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Spotlight Sports Group bringing customers closer to Premier League action

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6 years ago

June 17, 2020

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Spotlight Sports Group is bringing customers it’s uninterrupted studio commentaries from every single Premier League game for the remainder of the disrupted season. With each match attracting a huge global audience, Spotlight Sports Group offers it’s commentaries in up to 15 languages to help businesses interact with their international audiences. For the first time ever, the commentaries will be showcased live on www.spotlightsportsgroup.com for free for all Saturdays Premier League clashes.

Already in use by a number of major bookmakers, the commentaries are a simple plug and play solution which has demonstrated upturn and increased betting activity. Research with existing partners shows customers dwell time increased to 32 minutes whilst listening.

Since the Premier League ceased for the global Covid-19 customers have searched elsewhere for their football fix, with the Belurisan league seeing an unprecedented upturn in betting figures, whilst the Bundesliga, La Liga and Serie A followed suit more recently. However, eyes are all fixed on the return of the biggest league in the world today and bookmakers are expected to see an increase in new and existing customers flood to their sites. Spotlight Sports Group commentaries have been developed to engage and retain your customers for longer with the solution fixed to the background while customers are free to browse your site.

Alongside footballs return, this has been a huge month for racing in the UK and Ireland with the start of the classics on Guineas weekend last week and the wonderful Royal Ascot currently taking place. Spotlight Sports Group is also the home of official commentary for all horseracing meetings in Britain and Ireland on a daily basis. Commentaries on each race as it unfolds with our racing experts informing punters through previews, analysis and discussion between races.

Talking about the demand for audio to supplement sportsbooks Spotlight Sports Group, Group Operations Director, Cheryl Westerman said:

‘’The global Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way we will watch and interact with sport for the foreseeable future, with games and meetings behind closed doors. We want to bring customers closer to the action whilst they are having a bet. Our commentaries are delivered in a host of languages to engage international audiences and keep those customers informed throughout the 90 minutes of the match. With the in-play market so critical to bookmakers our research shows that those listening to the match are likely to stay on sites for longer and therefore are placing more in-play bets’’.

Tune in to Saturday’s commentaries including two huge matches affecting the top and bottom of the league, Brighton v Arsenal and West Ham v Wolves on www.spotlightsportsgroup.com

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PokerOrg named official media partner of Asian Poker Tour

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10 hours ago

April 20, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Exclusive global deal covers APT Taipei, Incheon, Jeju and the APT Championship in Taipei through the rest of 2026.

PokerOrg has been appointed the Official Media Partner of the Asian Poker Tour (APT) under an exclusive global partnership announced April 20, 2026 in Douglas, Isle of Man.

The agreement makes PokerOrg APT’s global storytelling and audience development partner for the tour’s remaining 2026 stops: APT Taipei (April/May), APT Incheon (August), APT Jeju (September/October), and the APT Championship (November), which will again be held in Taipei.

APT said it has been the fastest growing poker tour in the world since the “APT New Era” began in 2023. The company also pointed to the debut APT Championship, which it said generated more than $34 million in prize money.

“APT has been one of the most important stories in poker for several years, but much of the global audience hasn’t experienced it yet,” said Eric Hollreiser, CEO of PokerOrg parent company Triple Barrel Media. “This partnership changes that, not by reporting on APT from the outside, but by bringing players inside it and making it matter to a global audience.”

“PokerOrg is the gold standard in poker media, so bringing them on as our Official Media Partner is a natural fit. Their values around integrity and how they approach the game are fully aligned with APT.” said Fred Leung, CEO of the Asian Poker Tour.

PokerOrg said its coverage will include creator-led content, social-first formats and integrated event reporting across its platforms. The company also plans to launch a dedicated APT hub on Poker.org and extend its Pick 3 fan format to the APT Championship, with winners receiving a package to an APT event in 2027.

Relevant data as follows:

Asian Poker Tour (APT): https://theasianpokertour.com/ Official tour site to verify schedule, destinations and announcements referenced in the partnership.
PokerOrg: https://www.poker.org/ Official PokerOrg site for details on coverage formats, the APT hub and Pick 3 product references.
Triple Barrel Media: https://triplebarrelmedia.com/ Parent company site for corporate context around PokerOrg and executive attribution.

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BetMGM Secures Exclusive First-To-Market Rights For Upcoming AGS Rakin’ Bacon! Titles

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10 hours ago

April 20, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

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BetMGM, a leading iGaming and sports betting operator, announced a continuing partnership with AGS, a leading supplier of high-performing slot, table, and online gaming products, to debut new titles from the Rakin’ Bacon!® franchise. BetMGM will have a period of exclusivity for the new games, available at BetMGM and Borgata Online Casino.

Upcoming release schedule:

Rakin’ Bacon! Triple Oink Soda Fountain Fortunes – Available Now
Rakin’ Bacon! Triple Oink San Shen Zhu – Available May 12
Rakin’ Bacon! Fu Zhu Bao Bao – Available July 2

“The Rakin’ Bacon! franchise is a proven mainstay on casino floors and online,” said Oliver Bartlett, Senior Vice President of Gaming at BetMGM. “Securing first-to-market rights is a natural extension of the strong relationship we’ve built with top-tier game suppliers like AGS. As a premier online casino destination, it is our commitment to offer players first access to the most anticipated titles.”

Led by Cornsquealius, the recognizable golden piggy bank character, Rakin’ Bacon! games have consistently ranked among BetMGM’s top performers, with two slot titles from the franchise placing among the platform’s top 15 iGaming offerings in 2025. What began with a traditional pot-collection bonus and five-of-a-kind pays has grown into a suite of styles and features that reflect both player trends and the brand’s creative evolution.

Zoe Ebling, Vice President of Interactive at AGS, said, “AGS is focused on bringing the energy of land-based favorites into the digital world in ways that drive real engagement. Our continued partnership with BetMGM and bringing even more Rakin’ Bacon! titles online cements AGS’ commitment to offering standout gaming experiences to players across both platforms.”

BetMGM’s award-winning online casino is home to over 7,000 titles across North American markets and one of the largest state-by-state exclusive progressive jackpot networks. BetMGM’s jackpot network currently consists of over 25 games including titles such as MGM Grand Millions, Bison Fury, and 15 Lanterns. Players can earn BetMGM Rewards Points and Tier Credits by playing at BetMGM Casino. BetMGM Rewards points can be redeemed for digital bonuses, MGM Rewards Points, and Marriott Bonvoy Points.

As BetMGM continues to expand into new markets and introduce new features, responsible gambling remains a key focus. Additionally, BetMGM is proud to provide resources to help customers play responsibly including GameSense, an industry leading program, developed and licensed to MGM Resorts by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation. Through the integration within BetMGM’s mobile and desktop platforms, customers can receive the same GameSense experience they have grown to rely on at MGM Resorts properties nationwide. This complements BetMGM’s existing responsible gambling tools which serve to provide customers with an entertaining and safe digital experience.

For more information on BetMGM, follow @BetMGM on X.
For more information on AGS, visit newsroom.playags.com.

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Altenar

Altenar joins CIBELAE as associate member

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20 hours ago

April 20, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Altenar has joined CIBELAE as an associate member, linking the sportsbook supplier with the Ibero-American organisation representing state lotteries and regulated gaming operators across Latin America, Spain and Portugal.

CIBELAE, founded in 1988, promotes collaboration, best practices and responsible gaming standards among public and private operators in the region. The organisation is also a member of the World Lottery Association (WLA).

Altenar said the membership supports its expansion across regulated markets in Latin America and Europe by increasing engagement with institutional stakeholders and providing a platform to contribute to industry dialogue and market development.

Diego Salas, Sales Director at Altenar, said: “Becoming an associate member of CIBELAE marks an important milestone for our business as we continue to expand our presence across regulated markets. We look forward to contributing our technology expertise, engaging with fellow members, and supporting the sustainable development of the industry throughout Latin America and beyond.”

“Our strength lies in flexibility. We enable operators to adapt quickly to regulatory changes, tailor their offering to local markets, and scale efficiently while staying fully compliant. We enable operators to adapt quickly to regulatory changes, tailor their offering to local markets, and scale efficiently while staying fully compliant.”

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