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Women in Esports launches women-only tournaments with FACEIT and separate community Discord

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The British Esports Association, the not-for-profit organisation set up to promote and support grassroots esports, has partnered with FACEIT, the world’s leading platform for competitive online gaming, as part of its ongoing Women in Esports initiative.

Women in Esports will have its own organiser page on FACEIT and will create women-only tournaments and hubs. The Women in Esports initiative aims to create a welcoming community which encourages more women (including trans and cis women) and femme identifying/femme presenting non-binary players to take part in esports tournaments at any level.

Women-only tournaments are viewed by Women in Esports as a stepping stone to give women more confidence and experience to then aim for further involvement in other tournaments (mixed or otherwise) in the future.

The organiser page will initially focus on Counter Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) as the first title for tournaments and hubs, primarily due to the fantastic female community prevalent on FACEIT for this title. The variety of tournaments and hubs will later expand with future pilots for other titles.

The first 5v5 CS:GO tournament, The Lioness League, will open for registrations on Friday November 27th and occur on Saturday December 12th. There will be a max of 32 teams in a single elimination bracket. Participants will be able to join as a premade team or join as a solo player and form a team. The prize will be 3000 FACEIT points: 2000 points for the winning team, and 1000 points for second place. This will be the start of regular monthly tournaments.

Our CS:GO hub will enable players to create teams and scrim against each other. The hubs will be private by application, open to women (including trans and cis women) and femme identifying/femme presenting non-binary players to join.

Women in Esports has also created its own separate community Discord server to further its aim of providing an inclusive community space. The server will be public and open to everyone, with many social channels, announcements, an industry section, along with specific tournament chat. It will be vetted, moderated and constantly updated as per feedback and changes in line with the initiative.

“We’re delighted to partner with Women in Esports, a team that shares our passions and values. FACEIT is committed to developing grassroots opportunities and supporting the community. We want everyone to feel comfortable and confident when taking their first steps into esports and we’re hoping this hub will offer a safe space for women to come together and compete,” said Sue Lavasani, Account Manager at FACEIT.

Alice Leaman, Schools and Colleges Liaison Officer at British Esports, said: “Through Women in Esports we aim to build a community and encourage more women to get involved in the industry. By partnering with FACEIT we can start to develop more regular tournaments and opportunities for all skill levels and the creation of a community Discord will provide a dedicated space for diversity in esports to be celebrated.”

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B2Tech to Present at SiGMA Africa 2026 in Cape Town, Showcasing Its Integrated Betting Ecosystem

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B2Tech will present at SiGMA Africa 2026, highlighting its omni-channel platform technology and continued growth across regulated African jurisdictions. The company’s participation underscores its focus on delivering a unified framework connecting core platform infrastructure, operator brands, marketing services, and embedded payments.

SiGMA Africa brings together iGaming and digital entertainment stakeholders, including licensed operators, affiliates, regulators, investors, and suppliers. With African regulation evolving rapidly, the summit will explore compliance, licensing, market entry strategies, and financial solutions.

Integrated Platform Solutions

B2Tech designs best-in-class sportsbook and casino platform technology, optimized for mobile-first deployment and regulated markets. The platform includes:

  • Localization features: multi-currency support and compliance aligned with market-by-market obligations

  • Operational tools: risk management, performance analytics, and regulatory adherence

  • Scalable infrastructure: supporting efficient and consistent operations across multiple jurisdictions

B2Tech powers numerous licensed sportsbook and iGaming operations across Africa, combining global technology standards with local operational expertise. The company enables operators to adapt to evolving regulations while maintaining scalable, high-performance systems.

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SiGMA Africa 2026 Presence
At Booth 73, attendees can meet B2Tech’s leadership team to discuss platform architecture, market expansion, and ecosystem development, and learn how a centralized, integrated platform model supports regulatory compliance and sustainable operations.

About B2Tech
B2Tech is a technology provider specializing in sportsbook and casino platform solutions for regulated African markets. B2Tech empowers licensed operators with scalable, compliant technology, enabling growth across multiple markets under a single unified management system.

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Atlaslive Shortlisted in Five Categories at GamingTECH CEE Awards 2026

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Atlaslive, a leading B2B iGaming platform provider, has been shortlisted in five categories at the GamingTECH CEE Awards 2026. The awards are part of the HIPTHER Prague Summit, scheduled for March 24–25, 2026, in Prague, Czech Republic.

The company has been nominated in the following categories:

  • Best Online Casino Provider in CEE

  • Online Casino Innovator of the Year (CEE)

  • Best iGaming Platform Provider (PAM) in CEE

  • Best Live Casino Provider in CEE

  • Best Sports Betting Provider in CEE

These nominations highlight Atlaslive’s presence across platform infrastructure, live casino solutions, sportsbook operations, and product development.

Anastasiia Poltavets, CMO at Atlaslive, said:

“This recognition across five categories reflects the breadth of our platform. We focus on building infrastructure that performs under scale, supports multi-vertical growth, and adapts to evolving regulatory standards. Being shortlisted in both casino and sportsbook categories confirms that our approach delivers measurable impact across the full iGaming ecosystem.”

The GamingTECH CEE Awards spotlight innovation, operational performance, and leadership within the Central and Eastern European gaming and technology sector, recognizing companies contributing to platform development and service quality across regulated markets. Online voting is now open, and industry peers can cast their vote via the official GamingTECH CEE Awards page. Winners will be revealed during the awards ceremony at the HIPTHER Prague Summit in March.

Atlaslive continues to develop scalable, performance-focused iGaming infrastructure for operators across regulated markets.

About Atlaslive
Atlaslive is an iGaming platform provider delivering a dynamic platform for live operations and regulated growth. Casino, Sportsbook, and unified All-in-One solutions are available via White Label, Turnkey, and API integration models, enabling operators to launch faster, scale confidently, and retain full control over their business and growth strategy.

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Atlaslive Marks Responsible Gambling Day and Reaffirms Long-Term Commitment

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On February 17, Atlaslive joined the global iGaming community in recognizing Responsible Gambling Day—a moment to reflect not only on industry growth but on how that growth is managed. Sustainable expansion is not driven by scale alone; it relies on responsibility, transparency, and player empowerment.

This year, regulators, operators, and advocacy organizations across Latin America and Europe emphasized the same principle: effective player protection depends on prevention, education, practical safeguards, and transparent processes.

As regulatory frameworks mature, licensing requirements increasingly embed stronger transparency and player protection standards. This reflects a shared understanding that regulated gambling can only succeed when operators, platform providers, and regulators align around harm prevention.

At Atlaslive, responsible play is embedded within the platform architecture. Configurable player limits and self-exclusion checks connected to market-standard exclusion systems ensure users retain control over their participation. The objective remains consistent: gaming should remain entertainment, not a loss of control.

Responsible gambling features at Atlaslive include:

  • GDPR-compliant data handling, ensuring strict privacy standards across regulated markets.

  • Built-in player controls, allowing users to set deposit limits, session time limits, cooling-off periods, and self-exclusion preferences.

  • Automated self-exclusion verification, including regulatory API integrations to prevent re-registration during active exclusions.

  • Real-time behavioral monitoring tools, enabling operators to identify and address potentially problematic gaming patterns.

  • System-level enforcement of player decisions, ensuring activated restrictions cannot be overridden manually.

These safeguards operate automatically and consistently, reducing ambiguity and supporting transparent enforcement of regulatory standards.

As expectations rise across markets, responsibility becomes measurable through system design, automated controls, and clear accountability, contributing to a more stable and sustainable gaming environment.

Anastasiia Poltavets, CMO at Atlaslive, said:

“Responsible Gambling Day isn’t about a one-day marketing message. It’s about a year-long commitment — one that operators, regulators, and technology providers share. When the industry embraces responsible play not as a burden but as a foundation, we move closer to a future where gaming remains a source of entertainment, not a cause of harm.”

About Atlaslive
Atlaslive is a B2B software development company that specializes in creating a multifunctional and automated platform to optimize the workflow of sports betting and casino operators. Key components of the Atlaslive Platform include Sportsbook, Casino, Risk Management and Anti-Fraud Tools, CRM, Bonus Engine, Business Analytics, Payment Systems, and Retail Module.

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