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William Hill crowned Sports Betting Operator of the Year at IGA Awards 2020

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6 years ago

February 7, 2020

William Hill won the prestigious award Sports Betting Operator of the Year 2020 at the IGA Awards.

The yearly gala event held at the Savoy in London gathered the industry to celebrate and recognise the major brands showing significant positive impact across a range of categories. For the second year in a row, William Hill received one of the most sought after headline awards – Sports Betting Operator of the Year.

The IGA jury defined the category winner;

“This award recognises the operator in the sports arena that has shown to lead the field, not only in capacity of customers, but in originality of betting, including mobile and tablet customers while offering a high level of customer service including importantly telephone service and online with marketing of the product, usability and growth. The range of sports betting is also an important factor to who will be decided as the winner in this highly competitive category.”

Patrick Jonker, CEO Mr Green Ltd, MD William Hill International comments: “The year could not have started in a better way. Last week our main Gaming brand Mr Green won the headline category Operator of the Year at the EGR Nordics Awards, and on Monday night our main Sports brand William Hill received the award for Sports Betting Operator of the Year. This shows how well positioned we are with two strong brands across our product offer. I could not be prouder of our teams, and I feel very excited knowing we have a great plan in place for 2020.”

About William Hill:

William Hill PLC is one of the world’s leading betting and gaming companies, employing over 16,000 people. Its origins are in the UK where it was founded in 1934, and where it is listed on the London Stock Exchange. The majority of its $2.1 billion annual revenues are still derived from the UK, where it has a national presence of licensed betting offices and one of the leading online betting and gaming services. In 2012, it established William Hill US with a focus on retail and mobile operations in Nevada, which is now the largest sports betting business in the USA. William Hill US (www.williamhill.us) currently operates 114 race and sports books in Nevada and the state’s leading mobile sports betting app. William Hill is operating in New Jersey at Monmouth Park Racetrack, Ocean Resort Casino, Tropicana Atlantic City, and online with the William Hill New Jersey sports betting app. It is also a licensed sports betting provider in numerous casinos in Mississippi, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island and serves as the exclusive risk manager for the sports lottery in Delaware. William Hill also has licensed operations in The Bahamas, Italy, Spain and Sweden. Following the acquisition of MRG Group in March 2019 its international operations are now based in Malta with its Gibraltar hub continuing to focus on the UK market.

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Evoplay expands product portfolio with Arena platform

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35 minutes ago

April 1, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Evoplay has launched Evoplay Arena, a free-to-play platform designed to bring players together through competitive, community-driven slot tournaments.

Built entirely around demo gameplay, the platform allows users to compete without deposits or real-money involvement. Players can join a wide range of tournaments—including daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal formats—earning points and climbing leaderboards based on their performance.

Getting started is simple. After registering and selecting a tournament, players are automatically entered upon their first spin. Each competition clearly outlines its rules, duration, featured game, and scoring mechanics, while live leaderboards provide real-time updates throughout the event.

Scoring systems vary depending on the tournament format, typically factoring in results such as win values or applied multipliers. Once a tournament concludes, final standings are published and rewards are distributed to top performers.

Depending on the format, players can earn digital certificates or Arena Coins. Certificates highlight standout performances, while Arena Coins act as an in-platform currency, rewarding consistent participation and success.

Evoplay Arena also introduces Legends of Arena, a seasonal leaderboard that tracks performance across multiple tournaments. Players accumulate seasonal points automatically, with top-ranked participants receiving additional rewards at the end of each cycle.

Designed for both experienced slot players and casual competitors, the platform offers structured, leaderboard-based gameplay, risk-free access to popular Evoplay titles, and social features such as player chat to enhance interaction.

Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay, said:
“Evoplay Arena introduces a new way for players to experience our games through competition and progression, without the need for real-money play. It’s built around accessibility, transparency, and long-term engagement, reflecting our commitment to delivering diverse and entertaining experiences.”

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Burning Hot

EGT to showcase its gaming portfolio for Brazil at SiGMA Americas 2026

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36 minutes ago

April 1, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

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Following the enormous success at SBC Summit Rio earlier this month, EGT will once again present its portfolio of solutions designed specifically for Brazil, this time at the renowned BiS SiGMA South America event in Sao Paulo. “Don’t miss the chance to try out our products and explore the various collaboration opportunities with us at booth L146 from April 7^th to 9^th,” said Celina Guedes, Regional Director Brazil at EGT.

Among the main highlights in the selection will once again be EGT’s Video Lottery Terminals Super Sorte. Whether operators choose the slant top Super Sorte 27/27 ST, featuring two 27-inch full-HD touch monitors with 4K UHD resolution, or the vertical Super Sorte 43V with its single 43-inch full-HD large-format curved touch display, they will provide their customers with a next-level gaming experience.

EGT’s new online betting terminals Top Estrela and Bar Estrela will also be on display to show how they could be the perfect addition to local venues. Top Estrela will immediately grab attention with its elegant 24-inch portrait-oriented touch monitor, while Bar Estrela offers a compact solution for counters and bar tops with limited space and high demand for online gaming. Numerous ergonomic functionalities and a specialized online platform provide intuitive control and secure access to a wide range of titles, contributing to an engaging player experience.

All terminals will be equipped with the well-known Gold VLT multigame, including 50 games on a variety of themes. Classic titles from the EGT portfolio such as Amazons’ Battle and Rise of Ra, fruit-themed releases such as Burning Hot, as well as widely popular games in Brazil like Keno Universe – the mix offers options for different player types.

EGT Digital will also showcase its extensive range of iGaming solutions. Alongside 180+ in-house slot titles, including the proven jackpot series Bell Link, Clover Chance, and Gods & Kings Link, visitors will be able to get acquainted with Panda Ventura, one of the company’s most warmly received recent releases. Blending a distinctive visual identity with smooth, intuitive gameplay, the title quickly gained momentum among players and sets the foundation for a character-led lineup that will soon be expanded with Tiger Ventura.

In addition, EGT Digital will demonstrate its modular iGaming platform, X-Nave, integrating Casino, CRM, Payment Gateway, Bonus Hub, and a powerful Aggregator with 20,000+ games from 200+ providers. The platform also features a high-performance Sportsbook delivering flexible integration, advanced personalization, and a fast, seamless betting experience, while proprietary AI enhances engagement through intelligent promotional tools and automated functionalities.

Ms. Guedes concluded: “Our main goal at BiS SiGMA South America is to strengthen our strategic partnerships with operators, platforms and industry stakeholders who are building the new regulated ecosystem in Brazil. The event will also give us the chance to present our company’s vast technology and content portfolio, which includes solutions that can support both the online segment and potential future opportunities in land-based operations, such as VLT environments, depending on how the market evolves. For us, this show is about creating long-term relationships and positioning EGT as a reliable partner for operators looking to grow in Brazil and across Latin America.”

The post EGT to showcase its gaming portfolio for Brazil at SiGMA Americas 2026 appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.

$10M guaranteed poker

ACR Poker $10M Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms

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13 hours ago

March 31, 2026

Wladimir P.

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ACR Poker is igniting the spring poker season with the Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms Special High Five Edition, offering an astonishing $10 million in guaranteed prize pools alongside the return of its celebrated High Five Series.

From April 12 to April 28, 2026, the special edition will feature two marquee events running simultaneously — an $8 million GTD No‑Limit Hold’em (NLH) and a $2 million GTD Pot‑Limit Omaha (PLO) tournament — promising some of the most thrilling online poker action of the year.

Players buy in for $2,650 and compete for massive mystery bounties, with the NLH event offering up to $500,000 for a single knockout and the PLO event featuring a top bounty of $200,000. Every knockout on Day 2 guarantees at least $5,000 in bounty rewards.

With five Day 1 flights, participants can enter multiple times and build competitive stacks for Day 2’s showdown. Qualifiers begin April 7th through Venom Fever satellites, providing hundreds of seats — some even free — via Direct, Mega, or Beast satellite events.

All players who make it to Day 2 on April 27th at 1:05 pm ET are already in the money. The climactic final table to crown this special edition’s champions will take place on April 28th at 4:05 pm ET.

ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker says the High Five edition builds on the momentum of earlier high‑stakes events like the $50 Million OSS XL, combining huge guarantees with broad access and big bounty potential for players of all bankrolls.

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