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Voicemod Raises $8 Million Series A to Bring Voice Avatar Personalization to Create More Immersive Gaming and Social Experiences
Voicemod, the world’s leading audio avatar company, announced today the close of an $8 million USD Series A led by BITKRAFT Ventures. Voicemod’s vision is to enable gamers and content creators to find their true voice by providing immersive audio experiences via personalized voice avatars. The company will use this investment to launch mobile applications, expand further into the Asian markets, and invest in neural network-based (“AI”) voice and speech conversion technologies to create even more unique and realistic voices.
Using a combination of AI and Digital Signal Processing technologies, Voicemod offers users the ability to change one’s voice in real-time in order to enhance the overall gaming and streaming/social sharing experience and empower players’ desires to experiment with alternate personas. Voicemod allows gamers to switch among various voices, integrate sound memes, or experiment with game play-context related voice effects. From adding the effect of being out of breath after parachuting onto the island in Fortnite to creating an echo while driving through a tunnel in Grand Theft Auto, Voicemod makes the gaming experience more engaging.
“We create sound effects that can take gamers and content creators anywhere and allow them to become anyone or anything. We believe that everybody should be able to express themselves creatively through sound so that every experience is amplified,” said Voicemod CEO & Co-Founder Jaime Bosch. “Image and video filters have increased in popularity and Voicemod is bringing the missing piece – a voice filter that enhances gameplay with fully immersive audio experiences. Thanks to the backing from BITKRAFT Ventures, we will be able to advance our mission to create more entertaining and engaging interactive audiovisual communication.”
“Voice is a fundamental signature of human identity. Being able to alter your voice in digital platforms/games is an important tool to elevate human expression and create greater entertainment experiences. Voicemod is changing the way we interact both socially on digital platforms and while playing online and the wide customer adoption of the Voicemod’s service proves that the product is driving the future for real-time voice creation and customization,” said BITKRAFT Founding General Partner, Malte Barth.
With over 10 million downloads on PC alone, Voicemod is a profitable company and has doubled the size of its team since January with a total of 55 employees.
Voicemod is compatible with online games such as Players Unknown Battleground, Apex Legends, League of Legends, VALORANT, CoD Warzone, Minecraft, Roblox, GTA V, and Fortnite. It also works with popular social, chat, and video tools like Discord, Skype, and Zoom. Download Voicemod now and discover the best voice personalization platform for PC and online games at https://www.voicemod.net/.
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BMM Testlabs
BMM Testlabs Earns Accreditation in MaranhĂŁo, Brazil To Test Fixed Odds Betting Systems and Lottery Platforms
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BMM Testlabs, the worldâs original gaming test lab renowned for exceptional product compliance and testing services, today announced its official accreditation to test systems and games for the Brazilian state of MaranhĂŁo.
This new accreditation allows BMM Testlabs to test fixed-odds betting systems and lottery platforms for the MaranhĂŁo market. The Company is now authorized in every Brazilian jurisdiction that has regulated at state-level online fixed-odds betting.
The MaranhĂŁo accreditation, issued by MaranhĂŁo Parcerias SA (MAPA/LOTEMA), authorizes BMM Testlabs to work with lottery operators in the state to ensure compliance and quality standards for the gaming and lottery industry through end-to-end product compliance testing for MaranhĂŁoâs standards.
Additionally, Brazilâs Secretaria de PrĂȘmios e Apostas has federally authorized BMM Testlabs to test betting systems, live gaming studios, and online games used by fixed-odds betting operators.
BMM Testlabsâ Marzia Turrini, President of iGaming & Cybersecurity, said, âWe are excited and deeply honored that the State of MaranhĂŁoâs official lottery has entrusted BMM Testlabs with the responsibility of testing products for their new online fixed odds betting program, knowing that weâll do so with the highest levels of impartiality, technical expertise, transparency, efficiency, and, most of all, integrity.â
With the MaranhĂŁo accreditation, BMM Testlabs solidifies its position as the leading independent test lab in Brazil. BMM Testlabs is accredited in all jurisdictions that have authorized fixed-odds betting for online gaming and sports betting.
BMM Testlabs brings 44 years of global leadership in product compliance across regulated markets and is trusted by games, systems, and lottery manufacturers, suppliers, developers, and regulators worldwide.
In addition to product compliance testing, BMM Testlabs provides end-to-end cybersecurity protection solutions. Through its sister company, RG24seven Virtual Training, BMM also offers compliance-grade virtual training on responsible gaming, anti-money laundering, and other important topics â presented by industry experts and available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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eSports
Shaping the Future of Esports: ICE Esports Arena provides essential insights
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The ICE Esports Arena at ICE Barcelona 2025 plays a key role in educating people about esports and how to access, integrate and regulate this growing vertical, says Clarion Gamingâs leader in Emerging Technology and Esports.
âPart of the role of the Esports Arena and The Esports and Games Conference is explaining exactly what esports is,â said Will Harding. âThere is still work to be done in helping regulators to better understand esports. Thatâs why showcasing esports here at ICE is so important â weâre empowering people who are at the forefront of shaping regulatory policy.â
The ICE Esports Arena continues to grow year-on-year, with four world-ranked professional Counter-Strike 2 teams competing live at ICE 2025 for a US$25,000 prize pool. This yearâs winners were 500 (Bulgaria: World ranking: 47).
âIn terms of attendees, we have a whole spectrum of people here, from those that are still shocked that computer games have anything to do with sports betting to those that have built incredible businesses around esports,â Harding continued.
âThere are also a number of visitors who realise that esports is significant for their business in terms of revenue but donât necessarily know how to access this vertical, and weâre here to guide them toward unlocking its full potential.
âBut the one thing which is absolutely certain is that esports betting is here to stay and itâs going to continue to growâ
He also praised headline partners, esports betting experts Oddin.gg, for their contribution in helping explain why esports is such a commercially important vertical for operators.
âOddin.gg has been an excellent partner in realising the Esports Arena. Holding a professional esports tournament is a big endeavour. As our headline sponsor, Oddin.gg has played a key role in showcasing how the data and the odds work. They have helped complete the education journey,â he affirmed.
Commenting on ICEâs move to Barcelona, Harding highlighted that both the city and the showâs new venue Fira Barcelona Gran Via have extensive experience with esports, providing a perfect location for the ICE Esports Arenaâs continuing expansion.
âItâs very established here. You can walk around Barcelona and see large-scale internet cafes catering for esports fans,â he added. âThis represents an ideal foundation for the continued growth of the Esports Arena and The Esports and Games Conference in the years ahead.â
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Conferences
Meridianbet CEO Showcases GMGIâs $163M FY2024 Revenue, USA & Brazil Entry at ICR 2025 Conference
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In a packed room at the prestigious ICR 2025 Conference held in Orlando, FL, Zoran Milosevic, CEO of Meridianbet, captivated the audience of elite investors with GMGIâs remarkable growth story and series of strategic market entries that position the company for significant value creation in 2025 and beyond. The company also led the conference with the highest number of one-on-one investor meetings, signaling strong interest in its growth trajectory.
The world-class event, also known as the financial market Super Bowl, is recognized as the planetâs premier small and medium-cap conference for US listed companies. It brought together over 3,000 attendees, including institutional investors, sell-side analysts, investment bankers, and private equity professionals.
This builds on the success at the 2024 Citi Global TMT Conference, when the company shared insights alongside industry giants like DraftKings, FanDuel, and IBM.
61% Year-Over-Year Growth Positions GMGI as Gaming Industry Leader
The worldâs elite investment audience found out a compelling history of growth: GMGIâs preliminary FY 2024 revenue surged 61% year-over-year to $150 million, with pro forma consolidated revenue reaching $163 million.
This exceptional growth trajectory, driven by strategic market expansions and technological innovation, showcases GMGIâs emerging dominance in the global gaming landscape.
Brazil: A Game-Changing Market Entry
In what could prove to be a transformative catalyst, Meridianbet secured a coveted federal license in Brazil â a market projected to reach $2.5-4 billion annually. With instant access to over 100 million potential customers across all 26 states, this strategic move positions GMGI to capture substantial market share in one of the worldâs most lucrative gaming opportunities.
North American Expansion Accelerates
The Groupâs momentum in North America exemplifies its multi-market growth strategy:
- Strategic entry into the rapidly expanding U.S. sweepstakes gaming market, leveraging proprietary content from Expanse Studios
- Pending gaming license in Ontario, Canadaâs largest regulated market
- Deployment of AI-driven gaming solutions to maximize player engagement and retention
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GMGIâs Unified Ecosystem: A Competitive Moat
Meridianbet CEO showcased how the Groupâs six synergistic companies create a formidable competitive advantage, presenting to investors a unique ecosystem:
- Meridianbetâs presence in 18 regulated jurisdictions, powered by 1,200+ employees including 100 software engineers
- Expanse Studiosâ proprietary game development driving high-margin revenue lowering the reliance on third-party content
- Strategic assets across key growth markets: Mexplay in South America, Rkings in the UK, and Classics for a Cause in Australia
2025: Multiple Growth Catalysts Ahead
The confluence of strategic initiatives positions GMGI for accelerated growth:
- Brazil market ramp-up expected to drive substantial revenue expansion
- Proprietary AI technology deployment enhancing player monetization
- First-mover advantages in newly regulated markets
- Continued margin expansion through operational efficiencies
For investors seeking exposure to the explosive growth in global gaming, GMGI represents a unique opportunity: a proven operator with proprietary technology, multiple growth vectors, and strategic positioning in the worldâs most promising gaming markets.
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