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Pariplay Diversifies into Social Casino Market with Ously Games Partnership

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6 years ago

November 3, 2020

George Miller

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Social casino players to experience Pariplay’s cutting-edge content through agreement with German operator

Pariplay Ltd., the No. 1 aggregator and content provider behind innovative products including the Fusion aggregation platform and the Ignite Studio development programme, has announced its partnership with German social gaming operator Ously Games. The agreement marks a major milestone for Pariplay and will see the provider’s suite of industry-leading games be made available to social casino enthusiasts for the first time, via the Ously Games social casino app SpinArena.

Ously Games’ first B2C product, SpinArena, where Pariplay’s renowned content will be making its social casino debut, is an innovative app with the largest selection of slots and casino games, featuring advanced graphics, immersive atmosphere and lasting entertainment value. Backed by a team with extensive industry knowledge and its propriety backend solution “seriOUSLY1.0”, Ously Games delivers cross-platform gaming services that provide truly unique experiences to millions of players all over the world.

Pariplay’s first step into the social casino space comes as the market is projected to experience significant growth over the next few years, due to a major upsurge in gaming and smartphone traffic. According to social casino database bV1sion, gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the global social casino market is projected to climb to $7.2 billion by 2024, representing a 36% increase compared to the $5.3 billion earned in 2019.

Ously Games’ global presence and reputation as a technological trailblazer will strategically complement Pariplay’s own cutting-edge technology and content, driving a highly-anticipated first foray into the social casino market. The partnership will extend the reach of Pariplay’s portfolio of exciting games to a completely new player base, including its top German-compliant titles like Dragons of the North, Joker Joker, Torro’s Gold, Hot 777 and Wolf Riches. In addition to gaining access to Pariplay’s content, Ously Games will also look to take advantage of its revolutionary Fusion aggregation platform as part of an expanding partnership.

Jochen Martinez, CMO at Ously Games said: “We are delighted that Pariplay has partnered with Ously Games as part of its introduction to the social casino market, and equally excited by the mutual growth opportunities that the deal presents. Their state-of-the-art technology and suite of games are already enjoyed on a global scale and will greatly help us work towards our stated goal of establishing a leadership role in Europe’s social gambling market.”

Andrew Maclean, Director of Sales at Pariplay, said: “We are very impressed with Ously Games’ offering, particularly from a technological standpoint and see them as a great fit for our entry into the social casino market. Entering a growing vertical that has a huge global following will help amplify our presence and play an important role in Pariplay’s regulated market expansion by opening our content up to a whole new player base.”

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Tony Bellew signs as PartyPoker brand ambassador through 2026

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2 days ago

July 10, 2026

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Former WBC cruiserweight champion to appear at PartyPoker Tour UK stops and take part in online activations.

PartyPoker has appointed former WBC Cruiserweight World Champion Tony Bellew as a brand ambassador for the remainder of 2026, with appearances tied to the operator’s live PartyPoker Tour and online poker offering.

The company said Bellew will be “a regular face” at its remaining UK tour stops this season following an earlier appearance at the PartyPoker Tour Birmingham. Bellew will also take part in online activity linked to the PartyPoker schedule.

“I had such a great time at the PartyPoker Tour Birmingham. The atmosphere, the people and the passion for the game were incredible. I’m really excited to be joining the PartyPoker team for the rest of the year, getting involved at the live events, meeting players and seeing where the cards take me,” Bellew said.

PartyPoker said Bellew is scheduled to attend each remaining UK stop on the 2026 PartyPoker Tour: London in July, Glasgow in August, Cork in November, and London in December. The operator also referenced a series of exclusive online events running alongside the live calendar.

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Arizona regulator orders five operators to stop alleged illegal gambling activity

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2 days ago

July 10, 2026

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Cease-and-desist letters cite alleged felonies and underage access tied to BetOpenly, Bookmaker, Club WPT Online Poker, Kutt Inc., and Raffle Creator.

The Arizona Department of Gaming said it has issued cease-and-desist orders to five online platforms—BetOpenly, Bookmaker, Club WPT Online Poker, Kutt Inc., and Raffle Creator—after investigations that the Department says involved alleged illegal gambling activity and underage access in Arizona.

In its announcement, the Department said each enforcement action alleges conduct giving rise to three felonies under Arizona law: promotion of gambling, illegal control of an enterprise, and money laundering. The agency cited Arizona’s prohibition on gambling unless specifically authorized (Ariz. Rev. Stat. Tit. 13, Ch. 33) and said the legal gambling age in the state is 21.

“Arizona is taking decisive action against illegal gambling operators that put Arizonans at risk,” said Jackie Johnson, Department Director. “Our top priority is protecting Arizonans and I’m grateful for the efforts of our intelligence unit led by Chief Law Enforcement Officer Doug Jensen to do just that. Through these cease-and-desist orders we are putting operators on notice: their conduct runs contrary to Arizona law and they must stop promoting illegal gambling.”

The Department’s letters describe different alleged violations by operator. For BetOpenly, the Department said peer-to-peer gambling rules prohibit third-party benefit, and alleged the platform benefited via a commission structure while enabling event wagering and daily fantasy sports contests without the required state licenses, including availability to underage Arizonans. For Bookmaker, the Department said its investigation found wagering on horse racing, casino games, and sports betting without an event wagering license or an advanced deposit wagering provider license, adding that online casino games are not legal in Arizona.

For Club WPT Online Poker, the Department alleged the platform enabled individuals under 21 in Arizona to enter pay-to-play online poker tournaments for prizes while using deceptive “no purchase necessary” language; the Department said online poker is illegal in Arizona. For Kutt Inc., the Department said Arizona “social” gambling prohibits third-party benefit and directed the operator to stop allowing Arizona users to deposit money and wager on sports, politics, pop culture, and casino-style games. For Raffle Creator, the Department said the operator did not meet requirements that allow Arizona nonprofits to conduct lawful raffles and alleged it allowed people under 21 to purchase tickets for prize chances.

The Department said the notified entities are directed to immediately stop all gambling operations and activities in Arizona “whether through mobile applications, online, or otherwise,” and to cease any future illegal gambling in the state. It added that future actions may include criminal charges or civil action against entities, principals, and employees, and that operators “may be subject to a potential award of restitution” and forfeiture of monies acquired due to the alleged conduct.

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Former WBC World Champion Tony Bellew Joins PartyPoker as Brand Ambassador

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2 days ago

July 10, 2026

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Tony Bellew has officially joined the PartyPoker Brand Ambassador team for the remainder of 2026, strengthening the brand’s growing roster of ambassadors and reinforcing its commitment to bringing poker to a wider audience.

A former WBC Cruiserweight World Champion and one of Britain’s most recognisable sporting personalities, Bellew will play an active role across both PartyPoker’s live tour and online offering throughout the rest of the year.

Speaking about joining the team, Tony Bellew said: “I had such a great time at the PartyPoker Tour Birmingham. The atmosphere, the people and the passion for the game were incredible. I’m really excited to be joining the PartyPoker team for the rest of the year, getting involved at the live events, meeting players and seeing where the cards take me.”

His return follows a hugely successful appearance at the PartyPoker Tour Birmingham earlier this year, where he embraced the atmosphere, spent time with players and immersed himself in the event. After thoroughly enjoying the experience, Bellew will now become a regular face at the remaining UK stops on the PartyPoker Tour throughout the rest of the 2026 season.

As part of his ambassadorial role, Bellew will attend every remaining UK stop PartyPoker Tour in 2026:

London – July
Glasgow – August
Cork – November
London – December

With four live festival stops and a series of exclusive online events still to come, players will have plenty of opportunities to meet Bellew at the tables throughout the remainder of the 2026 PartyPoker calendar. Look out for opportunities to take him on online, and at the PartyPoker Tour in Glasgow, Cork and London.

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