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The Chase is on for Betcom

Betcom, part of the highly successful Gauselmann Group of UK facing gaming brands will be showing two Cat C products at EAG both of which are licensed from the creators of popular television quiz shows Deal Or No Deal and The Chase.
Utilising popular licensed themes to create a strong gaming proposition is a valuable tactic as Simon McCarthy, Managing Director of Betcom, outlined: âTypically a great licence will be a theme or brand that gives the game a recognisable and familiar walk up factorâ he said. âAs well as being familiar and popular it helps if the programme is linked to winning a monetary prize which is the case with both Deal Or No Deal and The Chase. The licence must also represent a good âfit’ with the entertainment theme and as a result enhance the player experience.
âHowever, at at the end of the day itâs the players’ acceptance of the theme as well as the core game elements which will determine whether a product is successful or not. The market can be certain that Betcom product comes from a solid base line with our player profiles performing model after model.”
Being part of the Gauselmann Group, Betcom is able to draw on the insight and experience of its sister companies in this case having access to those licenses which have already been successful within the digital arena and which therefore can be profitably incorporated into Betcom’s bricks and mortar portfolio. âOf course itâs a massive help being part of a broader very successful Group and one which clearly benefits our customers,â stated McCarthy.
“The current range including our pipeline for 2020 covers four different profiles. We look to offer a mix and match of profiles in order to deliver full operator flexibility when injecting new models.”
As well as Deal Or No Deal, which was one of the best selling models of 2019 a success which helped Betcom to grow its market share, year-on-year, the company will also be showing The Chase â Head to Head, which represents a new profile as a strategic initiative to help grow the player base.
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HIPTHER Movement Launched: Fitness Community & Summer Run-Off Challenge Powered by GameOn

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After two exciting years of iGaming & TECH Run-Off Challenges uniting the industry in fitness, wellness, and camaraderie, HIPTHER is proud to announce the official launch of HIPTHER Movement â where Community meets endurance.
HIPTHER, leading media hub and events organiser for Gaming and Technology across Europe and beyond, has incorporated fitness and wellness networking initiatives across its events since 2023.
The âMorning Networking Runâ and âMorning Yogaâ sessions have been a part of their summits since 2023, with the participants warmly embracing these opportunities to nurture relationships, body, and soul, ahead of a busy conference day.
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iGaming & TECH Run-Off Challenges: Community Relationships & Healthy Competition
In 2024, HIPTHER launched the iGaming and TECH Run Club on Strava, and kicked-off the iGaming & TECH Run-Offs, with the Summer and Winter editions spanning 2024 and 2025.
Many brilliant minds and athletic spirits from gaming and tech joined the Club, and spurred with this momentum of excitement, HIPTHER raised the game â offering exciting prizes at the end of each Challenge to the Top 3 runners in the Female and Male Categories, with the support of GameOn as a Sponsor.
Now, with the launch of HIPTHER Movement, this fitness-forward initiative evolves into a dynamic wellness community powered by year-round running and cycling challenges â bringing together professionals who hustle hard, on and off the road.
Whether youâre chasing a personal best or simply enjoy the grind, the HIPTHER Movement is your new home for HIPTHER-powered challenges hosted under the iGaming and TECH Run Club and Cycling Club on Strava.
With over 100 passionate members and counting, participants can track their progress, climb the leaderboard, and revisit the results from past events. From virtual sprints to multi-week challenges of endurance, HIPTHER fuels industry momentum â one stride and one pedal stroke at a time.
Zoltan Tuendik, Co-Founder of HIPTHER, stated about this initiative: âThe HIPTHER Movement is about more than logging miles or chasing medals. Itâs about showing up for yourself, your peers, and your community. In an industry that never slows down, we believe wellness should move with us. From early morning runs to multi-week endurance challenges, weâre creating a culture where progress, connection, and resilience go hand-in-hand. GameOn has helped us take it to the next level, and weâre just getting started.â
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Summer 2025: Run-Off and Spin-Off Challenges Now Live!
The Summer Run-Off Challenge and Summer Spin-Off Challenge, proudly sponsored by GameOn, kicked off on June 9 and will run until September 7, 2025.
đââïž The Summer Run-Off Challenge, hosted by the iGaming and TECH Run Club, invites runners to lace up and power through the summer heat for serious rewards:
â Top 3 finishers will receive exclusive performance gear
â Surprise gifts for the top male and female participants
â 4th and 5th place earn limited edition HIPTHER x GameOn merch
đŽââïž The Summer Spin-Off Challenge, run via the iGaming and TECH Cycling Club, puts pedal power in the spotlight with equally exciting rewards:
â Top 3 cyclists win exclusive performance gear
â Special gifts for the top male and female riders
â 4th and 5th place receive HIPTHER x GameOn cycling kits
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Powered by GameOn: Because Every Effort Counts
HIPTHER is proud to have GameOn as a sponsor of the HIPTHER Movement. Their support helps level up each challenge with better prizes, bigger energy, and even more motivation for the growing community.
With GameOnâs backing â and HIPTHERâs commitment to wellness and engagement â every mile, every ride, and every personal effort truly counts.
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Join the Movement
đČ Not in the Strava clubs yet?
Join the iGaming and TECH Run Club and Cycling Club today to get in on the action, track your progress, and connect with fellow professionals.
Because movement is more than motion.
Itâs momentum. Itâs clarity. Itâs how we grow stronger â together.
Letâs move with purpose. Letâs move together!
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TSG Store hits record-high share in game bookings as the company gets closer to its long-term target

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Ten Square Games S.A. reports continued growth in the performance of its proprietary web-based platform, the TSG Store, which in May 2025 accounted for 30% of combined bookings in Fishing Clash and Hunting Clash â the companyâs two flagship products. This result marks a major milestone in the development of the platform and brings the Group closer to its strategic target of 25% share in total bookings across the TSG portfolio.
From launch to record-high share
The TSG Store was introduced in May 2023, initially for Fishing Clash, followed by Hunting Clash in September 2023. Designed as a browser-based direct-to-consumer (DTC) platform, it allows players to purchase in-game content outside of traditional app stores. Since its launch, the store has grown steadily in terms of user engagement and transaction volume, supported by ongoing feature enhancements such as dedicated currency, loyalty packs, and exclusive promotions.
In March 2025, the store reached a monthly share of 19.1% in total bookings of the TSG Group. Within that result, Fishing Clash reached 26.1% of its bookings through the TSG Store, while Hunting Clash reached 17.5%. In May 2025, 30% of combined bookings in Fishing Clash and Hunting Clash came through the TSG Store marking the highest levels of bookings through the store to date and bringing it closer to its ultimate goal.
Building value through player communication
The success of the TSG Store has been driven not only by technical enhancements, but also by clear and consistent communication with players about the value and benefits of using the direct-to-consumer platform. A major priority from the outset was ensuring a seamless gameplay experience. This was achieved by introducing dedicated in-game currencies for each title â Fishbucks in Fishing Clash and Deerbucks in Hunting Clash â and by designing a user interface aligned with the look and feel of the games.
The platformâs development was also guided by ongoing discussions with the most engaged user groups, particularly VIP players, who not only provided valuable feedback but also helped promote the store within their clans and player communities. This close relationship with the player base proved essential in building trust and driving store adoption.
â The success of the TSG Store reflects not only product innovation, but also our long-term approach to building a more resilient and profitable business model. What made this possible was close cross-team collaboration â from product and monetization to tech, design, analytics, and community management. Creating your own store that strengthens both the player experience and the companyâs financial foundation requires more than infrastructure. It requires shared vision, strategic alignment, and deep understanding of what drives player value. I believe this is just the beginning of what we can achieve.â â commented Grzegorz Gierczyk, Head of Game Services in Ten Square Games S.A.
A strategic tool for profitability
The TSG Store was created as a strategic tool to improve game profitability by reducing commission fees paid to third-party platforms. In the current mobile gaming environment â marked by increasing user acquisition costs and growing competition â optimizing margins has become essential. The store enables Ten Square Games to retain a larger share of player spending without altering its user acquisition strategy.
Players benefit from competitive pricing, bonus content, and additional value, while the company gains improved unit economics, more flexibility in shaping monetization strategies, and a direct relationship with its most engaged users.
Changing market dynamics support long-term growth
In a market shaped by evolving privacy regulations, platform policies, and monetization models, owning part of the payment ecosystem becomes a competitive advantage. The TSG Store is now an integral part of Ten Square Gamesâ long-term strategy to build a more resilient and profitable business model â one where financial performance and player experience go hand in hand. Following recent legal rulings in the United States and ongoing antitrust proceedings in other jurisdictions, the outlook for DTC platforms has significantly improved.
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Friday Fireworks
Plaza Hotel & Casino to celebrate Fourth of July with a holiday edition of its free Welcome to the Weekend Friday Fireworks

The Plaza Hotel & Casino will celebrate the Fourth of July with a bigger and brighter version of its weekly Welcome to the Weekend Friday Firework Show. As in past years, it will be the only Fourth of July fireworks show in downtown Las Vegas, and it is free to view.
Staged from the top of the Plazaâs South Tower on Friday, July 4, at 9:15 p.m., the public can watch the fireworks for free from in front of the Plaza on Main Street, which will be closed to vehicular traffic for viewing the fireworks from Carson Avenue to Ogden Avenue. Guests can also watch the fireworks from a free viewing party on the Plazaâs rooftop pool deck. Doors open for the rooftop viewing party at 7 p.m.
Also on July 4, the Plaza will host a Buffalo wing eating contest at Carousel Bar at 6 p.m. Inspired by the popular Buffalo wing eating competitions in Philadelphia, qualifying âWing Offsâ and the championship âWing Bowlâ, the July 4 contest will be a qualifying event for the Plazaâs main Wing Bowl event on Feb. 7, 2026. The Plaza will award $1,000 to the person who eats the most Buffalo wings in 10 minutes on July 4. The first and second place eaters will qualify for the Plazaâs Wing Bowl in February.
Carousel Bar and the rooftop pool will also feature special summertime cocktails. The rooftop fireworks viewing party will feature three specialty cocktails: a margarita with Casamigos Blanco Tequila and Cointreau Orange Liqueur, the âCruiser & Captainâ with Sun Cruiser Iced Tea, vodka, and a shot of Captain Morgan Sweet Chili Lime Rum, and the âYou Call Itâ featuring Captain Morgan Sweet Chili Lime Rum.
The Plazaâs fireworks will be dependent on weather conditions and are subject to change or cancellation.
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