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William Hill crowned Sports Betting Operator of the Year at IGA Awards 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.
cyber attack
Important Information regarding Fast Track services

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Fast Track is issuing this statement regarding an isolated incident that occurred in early October.
Fast Track experienced a highly sophisticated cyber attack that specifically targeted two clients operating on the Fast Track Platform.
Upon detection of the breach, Fast Track immediately ceased the attack and informed the affected parties.
Fast Track confirms that no other clients have been impacted by this incident.
Further details will be provided as they become available and appropriate to release.
If you have any questions regarding this incident, please email [email protected].
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2XKO
DATA.BET the First to Launch 2XKO Offering

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Introducing Riot Games’ newest title to the esports landscape
DATA.BET, the award-winning sports betting solution supplier, has pioneered the betting market by launching 2XKO, a new dynamic competitive format.
2XKO marks a new addition to the global esports scene. With its fast-paced, double-elimination structure, it brings a distinctive rhythm of short yet high-stakes matches — a setup that potentially opens new avenues for betting engagement and audience retention as the format evolves.
At this stage, DATA.BET’s coverage focuses on key pre-match markets, including Winner and To Reach the Final for overall tournament outcomes, as well as Winner within individual matches. During the final stages of the competition, the company also plans to expand its offering with Map Winner markets for each map.
What makes 2XKO unique is the combination of short-form, high-intensity gameplay. This setup maximizes player engagement, mirroring the popularity of competitive fighting games worldwide while translating seamlessly into a betting environment.
DATA.BET debuted its 2XKO betting coverage at the upcoming 2 NICE KO tournament in Nice, France (Oct 10–12, 2025), featuring nearly 300 players across top fighting titles.
Bogdan Holovnov, Head of Esports at DATA.BET, said: “Esports thrives on creativity and innovation, and 2XKO is the perfect example of how new formats can drive excitement for players and bettors alike. At DATA.BET, we’re proud to be the first to bring this to market — giving our partners exclusive access to content that captures the speed, intensity, and global appeal of fighting games. This launch reinforces our commitment to expanding esports betting with fresh, high-impact experiences.”
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Benedict McDonagh Director of In-House Studios at Entain
Steampunk Treasures emerges as biggest hit of 2025 for Entain’s flagship in-house studio

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Entain is celebrating the runaway success of Steampunk Treasures, the latest release from its flagship in-house studio, CR Games, which has instantly become the studio’s top-performing game of the year.
Entain has two in-house studios – CR Games and Vertical Games – which develop unique and exclusive games for players. Steampunk Treasures has joined the ranks of other successful in-house launches including Big Banker X, Lock O’ The Irish, and Rich Sharky, and by player numbers alone, the game is Entain’s fifth most successful launch of the year in the UK so far.
The game has also seen outstanding performance across key brands, including Sportingbet, Betboo Brazil, and bwin.com, where stakes were 145% higher than average during its first week. UK brands also saw strong results, with Coral (+69%), Ladbrokes (+34%), and Foxy (+20%) all reporting positive above-average engagement.
The game’s visual style builds on the classic fishing theme, widely regarded as the most popular in the UK. It draws inspiration from the intricate world of steampunk, combining brass, gears, and adventure with modern slot Cash Collect mechanics.
“Steampunk Treasures is a fantastic example of what our in-house studios can achieve,” said Craig Turner, Head of Studio at Entain. “The game’s unique aesthetic and engaging Cash Collect mechanic have resonated with players across markets, and its early success reinforces our commitment to delivering exclusive, high-quality content to our customers around the world.”
“Our studios are central to Entain’s ability to create content that truly connects with our customers,” said Benedict McDonagh, Director of In-House Studios at Entain. “By combining creative innovation with deep market insight, we’re able to deliver exclusive games that consistently outperform expectations, and Steampunk Treasures is a brilliant example of that success.”
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