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New Sports Betting Mobile App, Tipico, Now Live in New Jersey

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5 years ago

December 10, 2020

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German Market Leader Launches Fully Compliant and Easy to Use Mobile Sportsbook Platform on iOS and Android; Debuts new U.S. Brand Campaign

Tipico, a global sportsbook operator, is excited to announce it has officially launched its new app to the state of New Jersey and is fully operational in the United States. Sports fans across the Garden State are now able to download the fast, secure and user-friendly new app to place bets across a wide variety of sports and teams.

With U.S. headquarters and operations in Hoboken, NJ, Tipico has built a new and proprietary online sportsbook tailor-made for the serious U.S. bettor and inspired by decades of experience as an international leader in the sports betting and mobile interactive gaming space. Wagering on live sport markets across the globe, with odds managed by Tipico’s in-house trading team, is now available 24/7. Additionally, to celebrate this launch Tipico will be offering a variety of attractive sign-up promotions and cash offers for consumers, which are now available in the app and on www.tipico.com/us.

“After months of getting ready for launch, we are so excited to finally announce that the app is live and to share our offerings with the New Jersey market,” said Adrian Vella, Managing Director, US Business, Tipico. “Tipico is a betting experience unlike any other, and we are confident that as we expand our reach in the U.S., users will love the new features we are regularly adding to the app. This is just the start, but we are proud to call New Jersey our home and it’s been great to see the positive response from sports bettors across the state!”

Designed to streamline the betting process for consumers, the world-class Tipico app is a clean and user-friendly experience. Whether live betting the spread or locking in a parlay, the app allows for effortless movement throughout with a simplistic menu of options. Original odds from Tipico’s in-house oddsmakers and top-of-the-line data to inform decisions means each user has a leg up on the competition.

In addition, Tipico has debuted a new brand platform and advertising campaign for the U.S. market, showcasing the company’s commitment to treating the serious sports bettor with the respect they deserve. “For nearly two decades, Tipico has built one of the strongest and most recognizable brands in all of sports betting and online gaming,” said Keith Gormley, Head of U.S. Marketing, Tipico. “Our inaugural campaign, developed with agency Öpinionated, recognizes the deep commitment that U.S. sports bettors have for their craft, while tapping into the passion for sports that defines the Tipico brand world-wide.”

Beyond New Jersey, Tipico has exciting plans for expansion in the U.S., including its recently debuted partnership with Century Casinos, which will help the company brings its world-class sportsbook to the state of Colorado. Discussions to bring the brand to additional markets are ongoing. For more information, please visit: www.tipico.com/us.

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Plaza Hotel & Casino debuts the only live streaming service in Las Vegas to broadcast the excitement of its smoke free gaming area

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8 hours ago

February 25, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

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Three table games also added to the first and only smoke free gaming space in downtown Las Vegas

To highlight the excitement of its smoke free gaming area, the first and only one in downtown Las Vegas, the Plaza Hotel & Casino has partnered with Vegas Live Casino Network to launch the only live streaming channel dedicated to broadcasting casino play in Las Vegas, seven days a week.

The Plaza has long promoted social media posting by guests and created the smoke free gaming area as a social media friendly space with vibrant backdrops and copyright free music. Now, the Plaza is partnering with Vegas Live Casino Network to be the first Las Vegas property with its own dedicated YouTube channel to broadcast the excitement players are having in its smoke free gaming space at https://www.youtube.com/@VegasLiveCasinoNetwork.

Thanks to the new broadcast stream from Vegas Live Casino Network, guests will be able to subscribe and share the video stream of themselves playing the slots machines or the new table games with friends and family to show the fun they are having at the Plaza.

The broadcast will stream live Sunday through Thursday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 6 p.m. to midnight. To learn more about the live streaming service, watch the launch video for the Vegas Live Casino Network at the Plaza at: youtube.com/watch?v=PfboeigVH_c.

The smoke free gaming space is home to dozens of the industry’s most popular slot machines, and now, the Plaza also added three table games, including blackjack, baccarat, and European roulette. Blackjack will offer bets starting at $25 to $2,000; baccarat will start bets at $25 up to $3,000; and European roulette will be a $200 progressive table. Outside bets: even money is $3,000 maximum and 2-1 is $1,500 maximum bet. The table games will be open from 6 p.m. to midnight daily.

To learn more about the new offerings in the Plaza’s smoke free gaming area visit: plazahotelcasino.com/casino/smoke-free-slots/.

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CasinoCanada enters partnership with Beef Casino

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8 hours ago

February 25, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

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CasinoCanada has partnered with Beef Casino, an online gaming platform operated by Royal Partners. The partnership will enhance Beef Casino’s brand visibility in Canada through editorial coverage and targeted digital promotion.

CasinoCanada will produce in-depth reviews, analytical comparisons, and SEO-focused content for Canadian audiences and also generate SEO-based traffic to Beef Casino. This content will offer players accurate, transparent insights into Beef Casino’s offerings and support its regional growth.

CasinoCanada is an online casino information portal run by SEOBROTHERS.

Eugene Ravdin, Head of PR at SEOBROTHERS, commented: “Our cooperation with Beef Casino reflects our strategy of working with established operators that prioritize compliance, security, and user experience. Backed by Royal Partners’ extensive portfolio and operational expertise, Beef Casino brings strong value to the Canadian market. Through CasinoCanada.com, we aim to deliver clear, research-based content and sustainable traffic growth, building a partnership grounded in consistency and measurable results.”

Beef Casino operates under a licence from the Curaçao Gaming Authority. Managed by Royal Partners, one of the leading direct advertisers in the gambling sector, the brand benefits from a network of 17 proprietary products and over 1 million active users worldwide, according to the Royal Partners website.

The platform features thousands of premium gaming titles, including popular slots and a comprehensive Live Casino experience. Beef Casino uses advanced encryption technologies and operates under a trusted international licence to protect personal and financial data. 24/7 support is available via Live Chat, email, and hotline.

Lena Patrubeika, Head of EU-department at Royal Partners, stated: “The collaboration between Beef Casino, managed by Royal Partners, and CasinoCanada.com is built on a professional and disciplined approach. We find their team to be responsive to our brand’s requirements and consistent in their communication. The primary benefit of this partnership is the transparency they maintain throughout the workflow. Looking ahead, we aim to maintain this steady cooperation and continue fulfilling our mutual objectives.”

The agreement highlights both parties’ commitment to transparency, operational efficiency, and long-term growth in the competitive Canadian iGaming market.

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When Africa gambles: seasonality patterns across five countries revealed by Blask

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17 hours ago

February 25, 2026

Wladimir P.

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When Africa Gambles: Seasonality Patterns Across Five Markets Revealed by Blask , Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Egypt operate under diverse regulatory regimes and follow different domestic sports calendars — Egypt also observes a Friday–Saturday weekend. Yet, across these markets, gambling activity exhibits a shared rhythm: engagement climbs into Q4 and remains elevated through the year-end, with softer periods either mid-year (Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya, DR Congo) or late winter (Egypt). Peaks broadly coincide with the European club season, while in some markets domestic leagues run in parallel.

Blask’s Seasonality feature, drawing on data from January 2016 to February 2026, allows mapping engagement by month, day, and hour, revealing nuanced patterns in each market:

Nigeria: The Long Saturday

Annual curve accelerates into Q4: October is the top month, followed closely by September, November, and December. June marks the low point, with a modest rebound in July before the late-summer climb.

Weekly cycle is weekend-led: Saturday dominates, Sunday and Friday show smaller peaks, weekdays are quieter.
Hourly pattern forms a broad plateau on Saturday, with elevated activity from early morning to late evening (5am–9pm Lagos time). Weekday engagement is lower, concentrating in the late afternoon and evening.

Tanzania: Saturday as a Corridor

Annual rhythm mirrors Nigeria: softening in June–July, rising from August into a Q4 plateau. Top months are November–December, with October close behind.

Weekly cycle hierarchy is clearer: Saturday is strongest, Sunday elevated but lower, Friday leads weekday peaks.
Saturday functions as a corridor rather than a sharp spike: activity stays high from 7am–11pm Dar es Salaam time, peaking mid-afternoon to early evening (3pm–7pm). Weekday activity tilts toward evening post-work.

Kenya: Two Clocks in One Market

Annual curve rises from August into Q4, with December at the peak, October and November following. Low points in June–July.

Weekly peaks favor the weekend: Saturday #1, Sunday #2.
Hourly pattern shows dual peaks: a primary late-afternoon to evening spike (3pm–9pm Nairobi time) and a secondary pre-dawn rise (3am–7am), particularly visible on weekends.

DR Congo: The Morning Market

January remains unusually strong alongside December, which is the top month.

Weekly cycle follows the familiar weekend pattern: Saturday leads, weekend days generally brighter.
Hourly peak occurs in the morning, roughly 5am–9am Kinshasa time, shifting an hour later in eastern regions. Weekdays maintain the morning lift, with Saturday adding extra intensity.

Egypt: Friday Leadership and After-Midnight Play

Annual curve climbs steadily to year-end: December tops, followed by November and October. Softest periods are February and March.

Weekly cycle differs: Friday peaks, Thursday and Saturday slightly behind, reflecting Egypt’s Friday–Saturday weekend.
Nighttime engagement is strongest in the group, concentrating after midnight (2am–5am Cairo time), consistently across all days of the week.

The Bigger Picture

Q4 is peak season across all five markets. Nigeria peaks earliest (October), while Tanzania, Kenya, DR Congo, and Egypt maintain high engagement through November–December. Four markets soften mid-year, Egypt peaks late winter.
Weekend structures explain weekly splits: Saturday for Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya, DR Congo; Friday for Egypt.
Hourly patterns diverge: Nigeria and Tanzania show broad Saturday blocks, Kenya focuses on prime time with pre-dawn tails, DR Congo peaks in the morning, Egypt peaks after midnight. Cross-market scheduling without these insights risks missing most demand.

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