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SPORTFIVE Expands Global Media Production Services With Athlete-Focused Division
SPORTFIVE, a leading international sports marketing agency, has announced the continued growth of its global media production services, reinforcing its position as a creative and strategic partner to rightsholders, brands and athletes worldwide.
An Integrated Approach To Athlete Content
With increasing demand for high-quality, digital-first storytelling across sport, SPORTFIVE has scaled its production capabilities across multiple markets – enhancing its ability to deliver original content, multi-platform campaigns, and athlete-led narratives at speed and at scale. As part of this evolution, the agency has brought together and formalized its athlete content expertise into a focused division dedicated to developing and producing bespoke media products for talent: the Global Athlete Media House. Integrated within SPORTFIVE’s broader production offering, this team delivers tailored strategies and cross-channel content that supports athletes in building long-term personal brands.
SPORTFIVE has long been a trusted partner for athletes seeking to strengthen their presence beyond the pitch, court, or track. From building digital identities and launching social media profiles, to producing documentaries and long-form content, the agency has played a pivotal role in helping athletes engage fans and position themselves as global media personalities.
Notable work includes Jürgen Klopp’s Instagram launch (@Kloppo), Manuel Neuer’s entry into the Chinese market via Weibo and Xiaohongshu, and Rio Ferdinand’s Tipping Point documentary with Amazon Prime Video. More recently, SPORTFIVE supported the Becker Petkovic Podcast, launched during the 2025 Australian Open, which quickly became one of the most popular tennis podcasts in German-speaking markets.
The Global Athlete Media House builds on this foundation, offering services across four key pillars:
Social Media
Custom content and platform strategy tailored to each athlete’s brand and audience.
Podcast Formats
Concept development, production, and distribution of athlete-hosted audio and video formats.
Off-Court PR
Media activations and storytelling designed to extend athlete relevance beyond competition.
Original Content
From branded videos to full-scale documentaries, creating high-quality stories that resonate globally.
These services are available not only to SPORTFIVE-represented athletes, but also to brands, rightsholders, and external talent seeking strategic, athlete-first media production.
“Athletes today are more than just sports professionals – they are brands, creators, and entrepreneurs. At SPORTFIVE, we recognized early on that authentic, high-quality content is essential for building long-term athlete brands. With the Global Athlete Media House, we are taking the next step by combining our expertise and services in one department. This provides not only our own athletes with a range of services but also extends these to external partners.” said Ron Wiegand, Senior Vice President Global Athlete & Team Marketing, SPORTFIVE.
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game releases
Greentube launches Cash Connection – Golden Sizzling Hot with guaranteed Winning Spins
Greentube, the NOVOMATIC Interactive division, has launched Cash Connection
– Golden Sizzling Hot
on 14th July 2026. The new title extends the supplier’s Cash Connection
series and introduces a gold-themed variant with updated bonus mechanics.
Cash Connection
– Golden Sizzling Hot
is played on a 5×3 grid with five win lines. Landing six or more disc symbols triggers a Lock & Spin feature, with access to four jackpots across the game and two bonus prizes. The Grand Jackpot can be triggered by landing 15 discs during the feature, which also ends the round.
Greentube said the Mini and Minor jackpots are tied to a separate Winning Spins feature. In this mode, played on a different set of reels without disc symbols, “every spin is a guaranteed win,” according to the company.
Richard Ganster, Director of Games Strategy and Games Portfolio Management at Greentube, said: “Cash Connection
has grown into one of our most consistently popular game families, and Golden Sizzling Hot
shows exactly why we keep coming back to expand it.
The Lock & Spin feature has always been a strong draw for players, but what really sets this edition apart is the guaranteed Winning Spins feature. Landing a Mini or Minor jackpot doesn’t just add a cash value; it opens the door to a round where every spin wins, and that’s a great incentive for players.
“Giving the game a golden makeover was about more than just a new look. It’s part of how we keep our most established franchises feeling fresh, and Golden Sizzling Hot
is a great example of that balance between familiarity and evolution.”
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game-launch
Habanero releases Galaxy Babies slot with Black Hole Wild blocks
Habanero has launched Galaxy Babies, a new 5×3 slot released on 14 July 2026, built around a Black Hole mechanic that randomly drops blocks of Wild symbols onto the reels.
The game runs on 25 paylines. In the base game, the Black Hole can appear at random and “warp in” Wild symbol blocks across the reels. Habanero said Wilds in the title are only triggered through the Black Hole feature.
A free spins mode triggers when three or more Scatter symbols land, with up to 50 free spins available and retriggers during the bonus round. In free spins, Habanero said the Black Hole “grows,” creating larger 3×3 and 4×4 Wild blocks.
Galaxy Babies also supports Habanero’s Jackpot Race
, Buy Feature and Super Bet, which the supplier said gives operators options when configuring the game for different player preferences. The release follows recent titles including Happy Hatchlings, Nuwa Deluxe and Steampunk Plinko.
Toni Karapetrov, Head of Corporate Communications at Habanero, commented: “Galaxy Babies is a title with a lot of personality and a mechanic that delivers real impact. The Black Hole Wild is simple to understand but creates moments that feel genuinely exciting.
“It is a game that will appeal to a broad range of players, and we are looking forward to seeing how it performs across our operator network.”
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casino content
ICONIC21 distributes full casino portfolio via Blue Ocean Gaming
ICONIC21 has signed a distribution agreement with Blue Ocean Gaming that makes the supplier’s full portfolio—live casino, slots and RNG titles—available through Blue Ocean Gaming’s operator network. The companies announced the deal on 14 July 2026.
Blue Ocean Gaming said it aggregates content from more than 140 providers and offers operators a catalogue of over 13,000 casino titles across categories including slots, live casino, virtual sports and sportsbook.
The integration includes ICONIC21’s live casino Gravity Series game-show formats, including Gravity Wheel. ICONIC21 said the title runs multipliers on every spin and includes four multiplier symbols—Saturn, Moon, Comet and Sun—with the Sun multiplier offering wins of up to 1,000x.
The agreement also covers ICONIC21 slots including Buffalo Wild Collection and Las Piggas, alongside RNG titles such as Chicken Run, Mines and Crash.
Alina Mihaela Popa, Chief Commercial Officer at ICONIC21, said: “Being distributed through a platform of this scale, alongside such a strong roster of providers, gives our content exceptional exposure and reach. What makes us proud is that our footprint keeps growing, and it keeps growing very quickly. Each new partnership is a reflection of our strength and potential, and Blue Ocean Gaming is a very meaningful addition to that journey.”
Dejan Jović , CEO at BlueOcean Gaming commented: “ICONIC21 is doing something truly exciting in the live casino space, raising the bar when it comes to player immersion and showmanship. Their ability to take classic table games and supercharge them with dynamic twists like the Gravity series adds a fantastic new layer of entertainment to GameHub. It’s exactly the kind of high-vibe, retention-driven content our operators look for to stand out in a crowded market, and we are thrilled to welcome them on board.”
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