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Parimatch Tech hosts Universal Sports & Games Hackathon

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Over 100 ideas generated in just 48 hours

Between 7th-9th of August Parimatch Tech hosted a two-day online Universal Sports & Games Hackathon at its state-of-the-art “PMHUB” event space. The hackathon, organized by Parimatch Tech together with JKR in partnership with Amazon and SectorX, bought together over 400 developers, marketers and designers to come up with innovative solutions in the gaming and gaming services industry.

Participants came from nine countries including Ukraine, Germany, Spain, Belarus and Poland, generating 111 ideas over 48 hours, including games, streaming tools, analytics services and various applications. 37 teams made it to the final, but only one could be crowned winner.

The Hackathon was won by “The Dragon’s team”, made up of developers Nikolay Ursatiy and Sergey Poverennov. The duo created “RunOut”, a runner platform game. They took home the first place prize of $1500.

“It is great to see people keep generating ideas, even though they can’t get together in the same room as normal. An online hackathon is a new format for us and we are pleased with the result: organizers, judges, and mentors saw many different high concept ideas being generated.” — noted Stepan Shulga, head of Esports at Parimatch.

“We are delighted with our victory. The hackathon was a great experience for us. Many teams came up with some really interesting and exciting ideas. This event gave us a chance to test our capabilities and get feedback from mentors and judges. We’re going to continue working on the game, and shortly, we will move on to negotiations with publishers.” — comments Nikolay Ursatiy, team leader of the  Dragon’s Team.

Second and third places were taken by teams “Narwhal” who came up with a service for the multification of sporting events, and “PixelGaming”, whose idea was a mobile game in the MOBA clicker genre. They received $1000 and $500 respectively.

As part of the hackathon, select teams carried out particular challenges set by the judges. The teams “Team B” and “Kodoklyaksa” were each awarded $500 for their innovative ideas. The JKR Foundation also invited team “PolyRef” to further develop their idea of a service for collecting sports statistics.

As well as the prize money, the winner and two runners-up get exclusive access to the Parimatch Tech team and its facilities. Here, together with Parimatch’s tech specialists, the participants will have the opportunity to test their ideas on an audience of thousands of people.

But the hackathon doesn’t end there. The judges took an extra week to look through all the applications one more time to advance some additional ideas. The results of this will be announced on 19th August 2020.

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Tequity Rolls Out Originals Program with Spartans to Boost Branded Content

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Tequity, the emerging iGaming software innovator, has effectively collaborated with Spartans to enhance its branded Originals experience.

The partnership has led to Spartans integrating Tequity’s complete range of Originals titles to enhance a tailored house games selection in its casino lobby.

The integration finished in only one week, offering Spartans a rapid pathway to market. The swift implementation allows the operator to launch an entire range of branded material before a substantial increase in traffic, fueled by notable creator engagement and streaming-focused distribution.

Spartans has been gaining considerable traction through various strategic partnerships, featuring collaborations with prominent creators like X7Dave, as well as notable personalities such as Lil Baby and Conor Benn.

In addition to the Originals suite, Spartans has incorporated Mirror Image Gaming’s Royal Drop, a burst-style game, via Tequity’s Publishing division. The operator intends to enhance its offerings by adding more Tequity-powered content in the upcoming months.

Tequity Originals allow operators to quickly launch fully branded in-house games within days, providing total control over the user interface and player experience. Designed for high-capacity performance, the suite effortlessly manages the significant traffic spikes commonly associated with creator-driven promotions and live broadcasts. Tequity reduces technical burdens by emphasizing a streamlined, efficient integration process, offering a scalable solution that evolves with the brand.

Dominic Sawyer, VP Growth at Tequity, said: “Spartans are moving fast, and they have a clear strategy around brand, partnerships, and streaming-led distribution. We were able to get them live with a full Originals suite in a week, ensuring they can stay focused on growth while upgrading their house games offering with a fully branded, high-performance suite.”

A spokesperson at Spartans said: “We are very happy with the rollout and the speed of delivery. Originals are a core part of the Spartans casino experience, and Tequity has helped us launch quickly with a full branded suite that is ready for high traffic and streaming visibility.”

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ACE System Partners with QTech Games to Foster a Commercially Aligned Platform Strategy

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ACE System, a next-generation iGaming platform provider focused on commercial alignment and selective partnerships, has announced a strategic agreement with QTech Games, the leading game aggregator for emerging markets.

Under the partnership, QTech’s extensive global content portfolio will be integrated into the ACE platform, significantly strengthening its scalable and performance-driven offering.

ACE System was founded on a simple principle: alignment. Rather than positioning itself as a volume-focused infrastructure provider, the company operates on a collaborative “you grow, we grow” philosophy — partnering with ambitious operators and building complementary commercial models that reward long-term performance and sustainable growth.

William Lovqvist, Chief Commercial Officer at ACE System, said:
“We built ACE to challenge the traditional platform model. Operators today need more than just technology — they need true alignment with their partners. QTech shares that mindset through its focus on speed, flexibility and strong commercial depth. This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver a competitive and scalable ecosystem designed for operators who are serious about growth.”

Philip Doftvik, CEO of QTech Games, added:
“ACE System’s commercially aligned and boutique-focused strategy represents a compelling addition to the platform landscape. We’re pleased to support their growth through our aggregation technology and extensive global content network.”

As ACE System continues to expand its network of strategic partners, the company remains focused on building a premium, performance-led platform environment tailored to operators seeking flexibility, operational efficiency and long-term scalability.

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Belatra Games named Gold Plus Sponsor of Bloko Padel Tour 2026

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Belatra Games, the specialist online slots developer, has been confirmed as Gold Plus Sponsor for the inaugural Bloko Padel Tour, the new international iGaming sports circuit organised by Blokotech in partnership with SiGMA.

The Bloko Padel Tour is designed to unite the global iGaming community through sport, networking and competition. The circuit will visit four international destinations in 2026, beginning in Buenos Aires before moving on to Malta, Miami, and culminating with a Grand Finale in Rome during SiGMA World.

As Gold Plus Sponsor, Belatra Games will support the tour’s focus on sport, community and healthy competition – values that closely align with the company’s wider philosophy of backing initiatives that bring the industry together.

The partnership also highlights Belatra’s continued commitment to Latin America, a key pillar of the company’s growth strategy. With its long-established regional headquarters in Buenos Aires, the sponsorship reinforces Belatra’s strong presence in the region, particularly as the tour’s opening event takes place in Argentina alongside major industry gatherings.

Lucila M. Barletta, Head of Accounts LatAm at Belatra, said:
“We’re happy to support an important industry event that strongly resonates with our LatAm philosophy. Latin America is a market we care deeply about, and any gathering that helps bring the industry together is a cause to throw our support behind. At Belatra, we believe in supporting tournaments, sport and healthy competition – regardless of where our branding appears.”

Salvatore Messina, Co-Founder and CEO of Blokotech, added:
“We’re proud to welcome Belatra Games as Gold Plus Sponsor of the Bloko Padel Tour. The initiative was created to unite the iGaming industry through competition and community, and Belatra’s strong presence in Latin America makes them an ideal partner as we launch the tour and expand it globally.”

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