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Check Before You Bet – Play Responsibly Ahead of March Madness
On Sunday, March 16, 2025, the 2025 March Madness tournament begins with Selection Sunday at 6 p.m. ET on CBS. March Madness is the coined name for the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament, a single-elimination tournament of 68 teams that compete in seven rounds for the national championship. The penultimate (second to last) round is known as the Final Four, where only 4 teams remain.
Check out the full schedule below:
- Selection Sunday: 6 p.m. ET Sunday, March 16 on CBS
- First Four: March 18-19
- First round: March 20-21
- Second round: March 22-23
- Sweet 16: March 27-28
- Elite Eight: March 29-30
- Final Four: April 5 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas
- NCAA championship game: April 7 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas
With March Madness being one of the most anticipated, watched, and wagered-on events in all of sports, the Arizona Department of Gaming (“ADG”) is reminding Arizona residents and visitors to remember to play smart and bet responsibly, remaining within the bounds of the law.
“Every year, March Madness continues to rank among the top sporting events to wager on nationally, as excitement and anxiety builds as fans watch to see if their team will make it to the Final Four,” said Jackie Johnson, ADG Director. “The Department wants to use this opportunity as a chance to remind and encourage Arizona residents, as well as our springtime visitors, to make sure they are enjoying the games responsibly. Protect your bet and ensure your wagers are placed legally and thoughtfully this March.”
Sports Pools – Know What Rules to Follow
In the United States, it is common to see friends, families, and colleagues participate in sports pools for March Madness. These pools are legal as long as the state’s social gambling rules are followed. According to Arizona Law (A.R.S. § 13-3301(9)), social gambling requires:
- That gambling cannot be conducted as business, which means that hosts cannot receive financial benefit, unless they are participating in the game;
- Hosts pay out all pool money to the winner(s);
- Only participants can win; and
- Players compete on equal terms with each other.
A few things to be on the lookout for that indicate illegal gambling:
- Paying a fee to participate, including “suggested” or “voluntary” donations.
- A host who keeps a percentage of the pool for administering the game.
- A required minimum purchase to participate (food or beverage, etc.).
- Unequal odds.
- Underage participants (under 21 years of age).
ADG takes complaints about illegal gambling seriously. To report suspected illegal gambling activity, visit our website at gaming.az.gov/about/contact-us, call (602) 255-3886, or email [email protected]. You can remain anonymous.
Responsible Betting – What to Keep in Mind
With sports betting legal in the state, it has become increasingly important to educate yourself on how you can bet responsibly. Listed below are some helpful tips as part of the American Gaming Association’s (AGA)
Have A Game Plan.® Bet Responsibly.
campaign:
- Set a Budget – It is crucial to keep in mind that everyone will have different budgets; never bet beyond your own means. Be cautious and make sure you set a limit – and stick to it – if you plan on wagering. More information on how to responsibly set a budget for wagering can be found on the AGA’s Have A Game Plan website: How Much Should I Wager?
- Know the Odds – There are plenty of key terms everyone should know when making a sports bet. What’s a parlay? Over/under? Moneyline? If you decide to wager, make sure you are briefed on The Basics of Sports Betting.
- Keep it Social – Whenever gambling, be mindful that all forms of gambling are for the purpose of entertainment. This is not a way to make money. By gaming with friends, family, and colleagues, you can keep playing responsibly and have fun.
- Keep Your Cool – No one’s perfect, and in sports, winning and losing are all part of the game. Whether you’re wagering from the sidelines or watching from home, remember to keep your cool. Good sportsmanship isn’t just for the players on the field; it’s for everyone.
- Play Legally – Legal operators provide important player protections that are not found in the illegal market. Whether you are placing a wager on your phone or at a physical sportsbook, make sure you are using a legal operator in the state. Visit the ADG website to view a full list of the state’s approved operators and retail locations: Approved Operators.
You can view more information on how to bet responsibly by visiting haveagameplan.org. In recognition of Problem Gambling Awareness Month (“PGAM”), the Department wants to remind Arizonans that if you or someone you know has a gambling problem, the Division of Problem Gambling (“DPG”) urges you to get help now by calling 1-800-NEXT STEP (1.800.639.8783), DPG’s confidential helpline, texting “NEXTSTEP” to 53342, or utilizing a chat feature on the DPG website. DPG’s helpline provides confidentiality and connects callers with a master’s level counselor who can connect them with available resources, including statewide treatment providers who specialize in problem gambling.
The helpline is available 24/7 to everyone facing a problem with gambling – individuals and affected family members, friends, or co-workers. Learn more and access resources at problemgambling.az.gov. Additionally, the ADG published a press release on March 3 recognizing PGAM.
Please view the press release by visiting our website’s Media Room, as well as DPG’s PGAM toolkit for more information.
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BC.GAME Launches CFN 2025 Betting Markets Ahead of December 5 Dubai Event
Crypto Fight Night 2025 is set to take place in Dubai on December 5, with the full fight card now confirmed. As the event’s Exclusive Gaming Partner, BC.GAME has listed CFN odds under BC.GAME Specials, with a clear and simple Winner market as the core option, allowing players to back the fighters they believe will get the job done before fight night.
- Main event: Tactical Investing vs Barney
The headliner is Tactical Investing vs Barney at 85kg ±2, scheduled for three rounds of two minutes with 14oz gloves. American debutant Alexander “Tactical Investing” Bannister steps in against UK fighter Louis “Barney” Smith, who brings a 2–1 record. One side offers physical tools and the unknowns of a first outing; the other arrives with live ring experience and proven results.
In BC.GAME Specials, this main event is available on the Winner market. The page shows the two fighter names, fight time, and their respective prices. Players can simply use their read on form and style to decide who they think will come out on top and place their pre-fight bets accordingly. As the final bout of the night, it’s also the most natural place to start a CFN betting slip.
- Heavyweight clashes: big frames, short distance
Heavyweight action is another key draw on this CFN card. Several bouts sit in the 94–105kg / 210lbs+ range with a three-round format, including matchups such as Primetimeindy vs White Boy Summer (210lbs ±10) and Majestic Drama vs NFT Kid (220lbs ±3). Higher weight and shorter distance mean every clean shot has the potential to swing the result.
With the Winner market in focus, the betting logic stays straightforward: looking at size, power, recent form and approach, deciding who is more likely to have the upper hand in exchanges, then see whether the current price matches the expectations before choosing a side. For fans who enjoy heavy punches and momentum swings, these fights naturally become must-watch and often must-bet moments on the card.
- Women’s bout and statement matchups: higher tempo, clear identities
The women’s bout on the card is Crypto Queen vs Blonde Broker at 56kg ±2 over 3×2 minutes. The shorter rounds and higher tempo put a premium on footwork, timing, and clean combinations. On the Winner market, many players will focus on who manages distance, rhythm and shot selection more convincingly, then align their pick with the odds on offer.
The card also includes several matchups with very distinct identities, such as The Iron Brit (ElliotLFG) vs Kimchi Papi. These pairings come with built-in narrative and stylistic contrasts, making them well suited to informed, opinion-driven betting: the more user understands about a fighter’s background, approach, and in-ring personality, the easier it is to choose a side and let a single ticket plug user into that storyline for the night.
- How CFN appears on BC.GAME
CFN odds are currently grouped under BC.GAME Specials – Crypto Fight Night. Once players enter this section, they’ll see the matchups laid out as individual fight cards featuring:
- Both fighter names for each bout;
- The event date and basic fight details;
- The corresponding Winner
As this year’s Exclusive Gaming Partner, BC.GAME uses these dedicated CFN markets to connect what happens in the ring with the choices on each betting slip, making sure Crypto Fight Night 2025 feels like a complete experience from the moment players start taking positions to the final bell.
About Crypto Fight Night
Crypto Fight Night (CFN) is a combat sports IP that brings together boxing and the crypto world. Professional fighters share the stage with figures from cryptocurrency, blockchain and Web3, combining live action, storytelling and community participation to showcase decentralized culture in mainstream venues.
About BC.GAME
BC.GAME is a crypto-native online entertainment platform that brings games, sports and content under one roof, delivering a variety of interactive experiences for users worldwide. Built with Web3 audiences in mind, the platform supports multiple digital assets and allows users to follow live events, explore sports products and place bets within a single ecosystem.
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The SOFTSWISS Sportsbook Wins SiGMA South Asia Awards 2025
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The SOFTSWISS Sportsbook has been named Best Online Sportsbook Provider at the SiGMA South Asia Awards 2025. The awards ceremony took place on 30 November in Colombo, Sri Lanka, recognising outstanding achievement and meaningful contributions to the region’s iGaming landscape.
This award comes at a milestone moment for the SOFTSWISS Sportsbook, which has just marked its fifth anniversary. Built on a flexible, platform-agnostic architecture, the solution seamlessly integrates with any casino platform on the market in under 14 days.
Alexander Kamenetskyi, Head of SOFTSWISS Sportsbook, celebrates the milestone: “Winning Best Online Sportsbook Provider in South Asia is meaningful because it reflects the trust and results we deliver for operators in one of the world’s fastest-growing betting regions. Our priority is to give clients a stable, scalable platform backed by reliable technology and strong service support. This award shows that our approach works perfectly.”
Coming in the same year as the product’s fifth anniversary, this milestone follows a series of significant achievements in 2025, including:
- The launch of the industry’s first Sportsbook Network Jackpot, with a prize of over 80,000 euro from a 166 euro combo bet with total odds of 4.38.
- A major technical overhaul of API 2.0, enabling faster onboarding and more scalable integrations.
- A renewed CMS, giving operators deeper control over content, branding, and event management.
Beyond daily operations, the SOFTSWISS Sportsbook team is actively shaping the future of the betting industry. In the recently released 2026 iGaming Trends report, the team shares its insights on emerging microtrends, including the rise of microbetting and the increasing integration of sportsbooks into online casino projects.
About SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience in developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 36,700 casino games, Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook Software and the Jackpot Aggregator. The expert team, based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia, counts over 2,000 employees.
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Dynamo’s Show
Just Slots Takes Centre Stage with New Circus-Themed Slot ‘Dynamo’s Show’
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Just Slots, the Malta-based iGaming software developer, has announced the exclusive launch of its newest title, Dynamo’s Show, available today on Gamdom and Stake. A full network release will follow on 11 December 2025. This vibrant new slot transforms the classic Hold & Collect experience into a full theatrical performance, inviting players into a colourful mechanical circus led by a charismatic robot ringmaster and his fearless hamster assistant.
Stepping inside the grand circus tent, players find themselves at the centre of an electrified show where numbers, movement and spectacle blend into one seamless performance. Dynamo’s Show combines nostalgic circus energy with a charming mechanical twist, creating a world filled with animation, personality and momentum. The robot ringmaster acts as the heart of the experience, reacting dynamically to anticipation moments, celebrating wins and guiding players through feature transitions with character and humour.
Building on Just Slots’ signature approach of evolving familiar mechanics into fresh, cinematic experiences, Dynamo’s Show expands the studio’s portfolio with a bold new direction. While its foundation is the classic Hold & Collect respin format, the game introduces a progression-based layer through its innovative Booster symbols. These Boosters charge meters between reels which, when filled, flip the mathematical operator from addition to multiplication. This shift dramatically elevates win potential and creates the kind of pivotal, high-drama turning points that resonate with streamers, bonus hunters and high-volatility players.
The climax of the bonus plays out in true theatrical fashion. Rather than revealing a total instantly, Dynamo’s Show performs the final calculation step by step, visually animating each operation to build tension and pace. This transparent, deliberately staged reveal was designed with streaming and shareable moments in mind, amplifying emotion as the sequence unfolds. With a max win of 25,000x, the game’s structure supports both explosive outcomes and consistently engaging feature pacing.
The artistic direction reinforces the showmanship at the core of the design. Bright colours, vintage circus motifs and polished character animation bring the world to life, while the mechanical elements and expressive ringmaster add personality and charm. The robot presenter physically embodies the game’s rhythm, stretching his mechanical neck to display remaining respins and reacting instantly to symbol drops, turning each spin into part of the unfolding performance.
Josué Agüero, Senior Game Producer at Just Slots, commented: “Dynamo’s Show began with the idea of creating a circus experience, but we wanted to add a unique twist. The robot presenter brings the world to life, guiding players through every stage of the feature and reacting dynamically to what happens on screen. It turns the gameplay into a real performance. We wanted players to feel like they’re part of a show, not just spinning reels, but watching a performance unfold.”
Dynamo’s Show continues Just Slots’ tradition of turning familiar mechanics into fresh new experiences. The title adds a bold, colourful theme to the studio’s portfolio, from the underwater intrigue of Fish Mafia to the mystical depths of Book of Lilith. The title will receive full post-launch support, including free spins, instant cash prizes and leaderboard events. A playable demo is available from today, inviting players to experience the spectacle first-hand.
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