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Nottingham’s Dusk Till Dawn Poker Club Goes All In With NOVOVISION Tournament
Owned by entrepreneur and passionate Poker enthusiast Rob Yong, Dusk Till Dawn is a Poker Club run by Poker players for Poker players. Yong originally founded the club out of annoyance that he and his best friend Nick Whiten were refused entry to a local poker tournament because they were one minute late for registration. Disgruntled, his friend suggested to better open their own Poker place – and that’s exactly what Yong did in 2006, with Nick Whiten acting as Managing Director.
Today, the Dusk Till Dawn Poker Club is highly popular with Poker fans throughout the Nottingham region and beyond, with some 45 Poker tables plus video slots and electronic Roulette games. It has established a name as “The Home of UK Poker”, with daily tournaments that draw a huge community of players. The focus is mainly on low-stakes recreational Poker in an ambience that appeals to occasional players, amateurs and pros alike as well as hosting official Poker championships like the World Championship of Amateur Poker (APAT), the World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime UK, the UK and Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT) and the UK Poker Championships (UKPC).
What better place in the UK to use NOVOMATIC’s premium solution for live table tournaments? With top customer service and smooth tournament operations being top priorities, Yong and Whiten decided to place their bets on a solution that covers the DTD’s entire business requirements including live table tournament management: NOVOVISION.
The system was implemented at DTD in a very unique and highly customised set-up with a broad range of functionalities across several modules. NOVOVISION core provides for cashdesk, player management, floor management as well as accounting and reporting. NOVOVISION access creates smooth access processes with QR code, face recognition and fingerprint functionalities. The NOVOVISION wallet serves as a convenient single wallet for players to manage their funds and buy-ins and can also be accessed via the NOVOVISION smart features of the new DTD player app. These do not only include fast and easy credit transfers via an external payment provider, but also tournament details, alerts and standings as well as a general overview of the tournament calendar, news and much more. Also, the floor staff benefits from the smart functionalities comprised in the notifier application that inform them in real-time about a demarcated variety of floor events.
NOVOVISION tournament is a dedicated live table tournament tool. Its functionalities include detailed settings for the game types, chips, levels, buy-ins and a dynamic prize calculation as well as sophisticated tournament table and player management, thus significantly reducing the administrative and organisational effort. The application also enables the DTD team to manage the tournament display content as well as messaging and sound notifications for all screens across the venue.
During the levels, DTD staff can monitor and control all tournament details live and in real-time. Timers indicate the current duration or time left to start specific events while other actions during the ongoing tournament, e.g., reseating, removing, adding players or manually shortening the tournament by skipping individual rounds, just require a few clicks in the system. All tournament events are tracked in real-time and instantly displayed in the “history” tab.
NOVOVISION tournament supports any type of Poker game as well as other live games, and is fully integrated with the NOVOVISION cashdesk for the tournament registration as well as managing the players’ buy-ins and prize wins directly via their individual NOVOVISION wallet.
Fabian Schnötzinger, Market Coordination NBS, said: “The Dusk Till Dawn Poker Club is a truly special place with an atmosphere that represents the love of Poker. With the new NOVOVISION tournament module, the teams on the floor and behind the scenes can work together seamlessly to ensure the smooth running of the tournament, while focusing on creating an exceptional experience for the players. This project stands out not only for its prestige, but also as a true example of teamwork and dedication. The NOVOVISION team worked closely with the Dusk Till Dawn team to implement a new tournament application, inspired by a shared vision. Thanks to all who made this vision a reality.”
Paul Abbott, Sales Manager at NOVOMATIC Gaming UK, said: “When Nick and the Dusk Till Dawn team approached us at ICE enquiring about the NOVOVISION CMS system, it was very clear that they truly embrace innovation. Understanding their operational requirements and introducing the system solutions was a real privilege for us, as we knew that the system would easily meet and exceed expectations, in many areas of their business. That’s not to say that everything was “out of the box”, the guys have worked closely with the NOVOMATIC system design team, together introducing some fantastic new features to the already impressive CMS arsenal. Working with the DTD team continues to be a pleasure and the prospect of introducing the NOVOVISION Casino Management System to many more UK customers is for me, a very exciting prospect.”
Nick Whiten, Managing Director of Dusk Till Dawn, said: “The system passed its baptism of fire with flying colours at our recent Deep Stack and Bounty Hunter tournaments, and staff and players alike found it a very enjoyable experience. Player buy-in and registration is the fastest it has ever been. We definitely weren’t promised too much.”
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Chess.com, MOONTON Games, and SNK join the ENC alongside Electronic Arts, Krafton, Tencent, and Ubisoft, to strengthen the foundation of the world’s first international, nation-based competition at this scale
The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) announced the addition of Chess.com, MOONTON Games and SNK for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC), a landmark tournament where the best esports players in the world will compete for the honor of representing their countries. The ENC introduces national pride to the global esports stage in a recurring format and is the first event of its kind at this scale.
Chess.com, MOONTON Games and SNK join as Official Publishers, alongside Founding Publishers and video game companies EA, Krafton, Tencent, and Ubisoft – the core partners developing the foundational structure of the ENC – bringing with them their iconic titles, global reach, and player communities to enhance the first Esports Nations Cup.
The three new publishers and all forthcoming Official Publishers will co-design qualification paths and competition formats for their respective titles — ensuring integrity, competitive relevance, and a consistent global structure.
The EWCF and its Founding Publishers continue to co-develop the ENC to establish the tournament’s foundational framework, structure, and format from inception, representing a deeper level of strategic partnership and commitment than other publishers.
“By partnering closely with publishers, we can make the Esports Nations Cup truly player-centric, and give players the opportunity to represent their country in the games that define their careers,” said Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation. “With the seven partners announced so far as close collaborators, we can activate players worldwide and deliver a Nations Cup that feels earned for players and real for fans, and build a stage that national teams can aspire to for years to come.”
As the newest addition to the EWCF portfolio, the Esports Nations Cup builds on the momentum of the Esports World Cup — the world’s largest multi-title esports event — and extends its mission to a new layer of global competition. While the Esports World Cup unites the best clubs, the ENC unlocks a new frontier powered by national identity and regional representation.
The ENC will feature national teams from all major regions – including North America, South America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Oceania – competing in both team-based and solo-player formats. A multi-layered qualification model will balance competitiveness and inclusivity: combining global rankings, regional qualifiers, and wildcard entries, including solidarity placements, to ensure a broad and representative competitive stage in every game.
The Esports Nations Cup will debut in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in November 2026, before moving to a rotating host model, bringing national esports teams to fans and cultures worldwide. Held every two years, the ENC will provide a dependable structure for players and esports organisations, encouraging long-term investment in national team programmes.
Additional information about the Esports Nations Cup will be released in the coming weeks.
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Play’n GO introduces Fangs & Fire, a 5×3 video slot that expands up to 5×7 during features, calling forth two legendary protectors of hidden treasures – the fierce Prowler and the mighty Serpent.
In this world of lingering spirits, every strike of the golden Gong echoes with power. Players can encounter four distinct bonus rounds: the prowling Tiger’s re-spins, the Serpent’s towering reel expansion, and the ultimate Serpent & Prowler Bonus, where the reels unlock row by row until the coveted Mythical Prize comes into view.
Golden Gongs are central to the experience. When aligned, they merge their strength in the Link’n GO feature, instantly awarding rewards. Even when quiet, the Celestial Gong may intervene, scattering blessings across the reels in the form of additional Gong symbols. This interplay of guardians and gongs creates a dynamic rhythm, ensuring the narrative of power, precision, and balance is reflected in the gameplay.
Fans of myth-inspired titles will recognise Play’n GO’s commitment to pairing rich folklore with rewarding mechanics. Much like Legacy of Inca or Legend of the Ice Dragon, this release weaves mythos and feature design into a seamless whole, offering players both spectacle and depth. The Prowler and Serpent stand not only as guardians but as extensions of the game’s core identity – strength and wisdom entwined.
Magnus Wallentin, Games Ambassador at Play’n GO, said: “With Fangs & Fire, we wanted to capture the duality of power and grace. The Prowler’s strikes and the Serpent’s rise each bring something distinct, but together they awaken something truly legendary. Players will sense that energy in every moment of the game.”
Fangs & Fire is set to captivate those drawn to stories of guardians, ancient blessings, and treasures fiercely protected.
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Belatra, a leading developer of innovative online slots, is welcoming players back to the American wilderness with Big Wild Buffalo 2 – the follow-up to the runaway success Big Wild Buffalo.
Set on the vast American prairies, surrounded by stone canyons, and majestic mountains, Big Wild Buffalo 2 is a 6×4 game that features Wild Symbols with Multipliers, Free Games and the popular Hot Mode. A moving soundtrack helps build an atmosphere of power, nature, and freedom — steady drumbeats rise with wins.
The Wild Buffalo symbol can substitute for any regular symbol and appears on reels two, three, four, and five. If it lands partially, the reel automatically nudges, and the symbol expands to cover the entire reel. Each time the nudge happens, the Wild’s multiplier by +1. If multiple Wild Buffalo symbols appear, their multipliers are added together. Should a Wild land on adjacent reels, they merge and their multipliers multiply. Additionally, in Free Games the merged Wilds become sticky and remain until the end of the entire feature.
Free Games are activated by three or more Scatters landing in any position. Three Scatters returns eight Free Games, four award nine, five award 10, and hitting six Scatters activates 10 Free Games in Hot Mode. During Free Games, Scatters continue to appear and award additional free spins – the max is 100 Free Games. Free Games also has a global multiplier in play that in standard mode starts x1 and increases whenever a special portal appears: a buffalo emerges from it and boosts the global multiplier by +1. All winnings during Free Games are multiplied by the current global multiplier.
In Hot Mode the global multiplier begins between x2 and x10, and it continues to grow whenever a portal with a buffalo appears on one or more reels.
The Hold-and-Win Bonus triggers when six or more special symbols appear on the reels, including Credit symbols, Donors, Magnets, or Cloning symbols. There are also Extra Bonuses and the Buy Bonus for those eager to jump into the action sooner.
Misha Voinich, Head of Business Development at Belatra, said: “Big Wild Buffalo 2 delivers an unforgettable adventure across the American wilderness that’s enhanced by stunning visuals, thrilling mechanics, and huge win potential. Each spin brings the power and freedom of the wild right to the reels, making it a must-play for both fans of the original game and those just discovering the series.”
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