Gaming Realms has partnered with BetMGM to launch Marilyn Monroe Slingo, an exclusive Slingo title for the operator. The companies announced the release on 30 June 2026.

According to Gaming Realms, the game combines its Slingo mechanic—blending slots-style reels with a bingo grid—with Marilyn Monroe-themed visuals tied to celebrations marking the centennial of the star’s birth.

Ian Robson, Commercial Account Management Lead at Gaming Realms, said: “We are thrilled to further strengthen our partnership with BetMGM through the launch of Marilyn Monroe Slingo. Working closely with BetMGM, we’ve created a bespoke title that captures the glamour and excitement associated with Marilyn Monroe while delivering the engaging gameplay that Slingo fans know and love.

“We look forward to seeing players enjoy this release and the unique blend of entertainment and Slingo action it offers.”

Rob Passerino, BetMGM’s Director of Gaming, said: “Partnering with Gaming Realms allows us to combine an iconic figure with the proven, popular Slingo format. Bespoke games like this are central to how BetMGM differentiates and we are confident our players will love celebrating Marilyn Monroe’s centenary with this new release.”

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GR8_TECH’s Bet It Drives has won Best Marketing Campaign at the SiGMA Europe Awards 2026, adding another trophy to the brand’s recent awards run.

The company said the SiGMA Europe win follows a Bronze honor at the 18th Annual Shorty Awards in the Branded Podcast category and two Awards of Excellence at The 32nd Annual Communicator Awards in Series–Video Podcasts 2026 and Series–Branded – Series 2026.

GR8_TECH positioned Bet It Drives as a multi-channel content campaign distributed across YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, social channels, and media partnerships. The company said the campaign has surpassed 2 million YouTube views and generated nearly 300 media publications.

“The car format solved that—intimate yet unpredictable, built to strip away the corporate performance guests default to in studio settings,” the company said, describing the creative approach behind the series.

“Bet It Drives was created to prove that marketing in iGaming can be bold and interesting. Winning Best Marketing Campaign at the SiGMA Europe Awards shows that the industry values content that goes beyond visibility and creates honest conversations,” said Yevhen Krazhan, Bet It Drives host and GR8_TECH’s CSO.

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The JUSTIN2026 campaign was shot in Denver and rolls out over four weeks ahead of the 14 June event at the White House.

Duelbits has launched a branded content campaign with UFC interim Lightweight Champion Justin Gaethje, timed to UFC Freedom 250 at the White House on Saturday 14th June.

The campaign, branded JUSTIN2026, was shot on location in Denver, Colorado by UK-based creative agency YRDS. Duelbits said the content is designed as a “premium, cinematic series” and will roll out in phases over the next four weeks, peaking on event day.

According to the company, the campaign was planned before UFC Freedom was officially confirmed. Duelbits framed the early commitment as part of a strategy to move faster than traditional sportsbooks around major cultural moments.

“We didn’t want to create another sportsbook promo,” said Jasper Hoekert, Chief Marketing Officer at Duelbits. “We wanted to create something that combat sports fans want to watch, content built around Justin’s authenticity and intensity, not just his fight record. We were planning this before the White House event was even officially confirmed. When you believe in the magnitude of a moment, you don’t wait for permission to act on it.”

“Duelbits came to me with a vision, not just a brief,” said Gaethje. “They wanted to create something that reflected the reality of what I do and who I am, with no smoke and mirrors. When a brand shows up with that kind of conviction and creative ambition, you back it. This campaign is going to be something people remember.”

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