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Gaming Innovation Group signs with Slotbox Limited, a creation of Ireland’s leading casino group

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6 years ago

October 6, 2020

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Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG) has today signed a long term agreement with Slotbox Limited (Slotbox), for the provision of GiG’s iGaming platform (PAM), omnichannel solution and frontend development to launch their new online casino.

Slotbox is founded by the leading Gaming & Casino operator in Ireland, which are based in Dublin with eight locations across the country. Their casinos are the premier destination for all players’ gaming needs, with a variety of the latest gaming options to choose from. The Casino operator provides an exceptional gaming experience to their customers having built on a foundation of delivering 5-star customer service, innovation and best-in-class products. A large part of this success can be credited to their focus on cutting edge technology coupled with effective and data-driven marketing. In reflection of this, the group has chosen Gaming Innovation Group to drive its digital transformation and deliver its online offering under the name Slotbox. Slotbox will be taking GiG’s leading omnichannel solution bringing together their online and offline worlds, from a single point of registration, through to a shared wallet and loyalty system providing their players with a seamless experience while navigating between the two.

The agreement is based on a combination of fixed fees and revenue share structure. The casino offering is expected to go-live by the end of 2020, and this partnership is expected to make a positive contribution to GiG’s revenues from 2021 onwards.

John Doyle, Head of Marketing at Slotbox says: “Slotbox is founded by a team with extensive experience in the gaming industry and has strong retail operations in Ireland. At Slotbox, we are focused on building loyalty and value with our customers through a combination of excellent digital products, operational excellence, technological leadership and great service. With our customer-first approach, we became Ireland’s most popular casino chain. We look forward to continuing to innovate and build on that success with GiG, and deliver a first-class omnichannel experience for our players. In addition, we aim to be an industry leader in the area of professional development for our employees.”

Richard Brown, Chief Executive Officer of GiG says, “Partnering with Slotbox, who has extensive experience and presence across the Irish retail casino gaming market, provides a great opportunity to both parties. We look forward to delivering their online solution and omnichannel experience to their customers. I am confident that the two companies’ alignment in player first focus will drive a top class product and further enhance GiG’s track record of extending land-based gaming operations online.”

Big Game Summer

GG.BET rolls out Big Game Summer campaign tied to FIFA World Cup 2026

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2 hours ago

June 11, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Operator publishes World Cup outright odds as of June 11 and promotes fast markets and bet builder products around the tournament.

GG.BET has launched its “Big Game Summer” campaign ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, positioning the promotion around tournament betting and a “special tournament prize pool,” according to the company.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs across the USA, Canada and Mexico and expands to 48 teams, 104 matches and a 39-day schedule. Under the new format, the field is split into 12 groups of four, with the top two in each group plus eight best third-placed teams moving into a newly added Round of 32.

GG.BET said its World Cup offering includes “Fast Markets” for selected matches and a Bet Builder product for custom combinations, alongside “exclusive tournament bonuses” and “fast payouts.” The company did not disclose the campaign’s prize pool size or any eligibility terms in the release.

The operator also published outright odds taken from gg.bet “as of 12:00 CET on June 11, 2026,” noting they are subject to change. GG.BET listed Portugal at 5.17, followed by Spain (5.77), Germany (5.87), England (7.2), Colombia (8.62), Argentina (9.88), France (9.89) and Brazil (10.38).

In the release, GG.BET pointed to the tournament opener on June 11 between Mexico and South Africa at Azteca Stadium, describing it as “the first stadium in history to host a men’s FIFA World Cup for the third time.”

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Counter-strike

Team Vitality opens V.Hub fan zone for IEM Cologne Major

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2 hours ago

June 11, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Team Vitality is launching an official fan zone, V.Hub, to coincide with the 2026 IEM Cologne Major. The venue will run June 18-21 at KWB im Stadtpalais, a short walk from the LANXESS Arena.

Access to V.Hub will be free for fans who sign up, with limited availability. Team Vitality said the space is intended to bring together its community, partners and Counter-Strike fans attending the event.

The fan zone will include dedicated areas hosted by Team Vitality and partners Skin.Club, ASUS ROG, EVNIA and Blacklyte. The club said activations will include hands-on experiences and opportunities to play bespoke Counter-Strike maps.

Team Vitality also plans match watch parties, a pop-up shop for official merchandise and giveaways, including an ASUS ROG x Team Vitality co-branded mousepad. During the playoff stage, the club said V.Hub will be set up for trophy photo opportunities with its Major trophies.

Food and drink will be available on site throughout the event, including vegetarian options.

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2026 FIFA World Cup

Playradar ships four football-themed casino games ahead of 2026 World Cup

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3 hours ago

June 11, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Sportradar’s iGaming brand leads with bracket-style World Football x2026, plus updates to Virtual Football and Lucky 6.

Playradar, Sportradar’s iGaming brand, has released four football-themed titles ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which begins on June 11. The drop includes two original games and two updated versions of existing products.

The releases are World Football x2026, Virtual Football World Championship 2026, Football Plinko Pro, and Lucky 6: Football edition. Playradar said the games are designed to target different player segments and to connect sports bettors and casino players through content that links both verticals.

The headline launch, World Football x2026, is a bracket-based game using Mines-style mechanics. Players pick outcomes from the Round of 16 and progress through each round to the final; one incorrect prediction ends the game, while a cash-out option is available.

The other launches include Football Plinko Pro, which adapts the plinko format to a football theme; Virtual Football World Championship 2026, which Playradar said runs a 32-team, 64-match World Cup structure with pre-match and in-play markets such as over/under goals and goalscorer; and Lucky 6: Football Edition, a bingo-style title using balls with flags from participating nations.

Edo Haitin, EVP of iGaming said: “The scale of the 2026 World Cup is unprecedented, with the sheer volume of fans entering markets worldwide creating huge demand for football-themed content, and the operators best placed to succeed are those with games that meet every need. These four titles have each been designed with that in mind. The World Cup attracts a huge spectrum of customers, and when taken together, this product stack provides operators with the tools needed to keep them engaged throughout the tournament.”

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