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Blueprint Gaming set for international growth with new games studio Lucksome

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Leading slot developer extends development capabilities with highly-experienced games design team

Leading slot supplier Blueprint Gaming has unveiled the industry’s newest development studio, Lucksome, which promises to bring exciting and innovative new content to the global gaming industry.

Joining Blueprint’s multi-studio strategy, Lucksome is led by a team with a collective experience of 29 years in games design from across the online, land based and social casino sectors on a worldwide market scale. The new venture has strong ambitions to deliver localised games that are built with the player in mind, as well as being packed with innovative concepts.

The Lucksome team based in Malta is headed by Bryan Upton, a games design, content strategy specialist and industry veteran, who most recently worked at NetEnt, running the company’s RNG games product development unit. He has over 14 years’ experience within the gaming industry, having previously worked for IGT, OpenBet and Inspired. The company also features former NetEnt and Yggdrasil employees Josefin Uppeke, who joins as Head of Creative and Games Designer, and Johan John, Senior Product Manager.

Lucksome is a wholly owned group company that will benefit from the distribution and reliability of Blueprint’s RGS platform. The team will work closely with Simon Thompson, one of its founders, who directs design for the group.

Simon Thompson, Director of Design at Blueprint Gaming, commented: “The Lucksome team have a strong background within the casino sector and we’re delighted to welcome them to the Blueprint family.

“With another games studio joining our portfolio, our design capabilities have elevated to a new level which will provide a strong base for us to bring fresh and engaging content to the market.”

The new studio will, in addition to online slots, be exploring other styles of games, as well as unveiling a new and innovative multi-game concept in Q1. The first games designed by Lucksome are set to be distributed through Blueprint’s RGS platform within Q2 of 2021.

Lucksome becomes the latest studio under Blueprint’s growing portfolio of games following in the footsteps of Games Warehouse, Livewire, Project, Reel Time Gaming (RTG) and Merkur Gaming. The addition of Lucksome is an important move in Blueprint’s efforts to extend its international footprint, providing operators with quality, localised content across multiple markets.

Bryan Upton, Director at Lucksome, said: We’re very excited to unveil Lucksome to the industry and to be part of the Blueprint family. Our studio’s team is highly experienced in designing great games that resonate with players in multiple regions. Coupled with the group’s prolific games development technology, I’m confident we’ll bring even more exciting and innovative content to Blueprint’s already rich portfolio. 

“Building a presence in Malta is an important move for the group and shows the strong intent we have to work more closely with operators and broaden our reach.” 

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Hell Clock targets PS5 and Xbox Series X|S launch on July 14 alongside Cursed War expansion

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Rogue Snail and Mad Mushroom moved the console release from June 2 to avoid Path of Exile’s Return of the Ancients update.

Hell Clock will launch on PlayStation 5 and XBox Series X|S on July 14, 2026, with its first major expansion, Cursed War, releasing the same day on consoles and Steam, according to Rogue Snail and publisher Mad Mushroom.

The date was disclosed during the Latin American Games Showcase alongside a new trailer focused on skills coming in Cursed War: youtu.be/cUWtDLd_u6Y.

Rogue Snail said the console edition and expansion were originally planned for a June 2 launch, but were shifted to avoid Path of Exile’s recent Return of the Ancients update.

Cursed War adds a new story act set during the Paraguayan War of 1864–1870, plus “over 10 new environments,” additional skills and relics, new bosses, and new endgame systems including Endless Nightmares and the full version of Ascension, the company said.

Hell Clock is set against a dark fantasy take on real Brazilian history, including the late 19th century War of Canudos, and is built around ARPG progression with roguelike run structure and build customization.

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Where to Drive Tier-1 Sport Traffic in June World Cup & N1 Sport Promo

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June offers one of the biggest traffic opportunities of 2026. The start of the FIFA World Cup, combined with the NBA Finals, Formula 1 races, Wimbledon, UFC Freedom 250, and major esports tournaments, creates a unique environment for affiliates looking to scale sports and prediction traffic.

With the FIFA World Cup 2026 driving global attention and audience engagement to seasonal highs, N1 Partners is launching the N1 Sport Promo from June 10 to July 20 to help affiliates maximise results during the busiest period of the sports calendar. 

Key Sports Events in June

N1 Partners team has selected the most important events of the month to help affiliates plan campaigns and drive traffic effectively.

Soccer

The FIFA World Cup dominates the sports calendar and is expected to generate the highest engagement levels of the year.

11.06–19.07 | FIFA World Cup 2026

Key opening-stage matches:

  • 11.06 | Mexico vs South Africa
  • 12.06 | Canada vs Bosnia
  • 13.06 | USA vs Paraguay
  • 14.06 | Brazil vs Morocco
  • 14.06 | Germany vs Curacao
  • 15.06 | Netherlands vs Japan
  • 16.06 | France vs Senegal
  • 17.06 | Argentina vs Algeria
  • 18.06 | England vs Croatia
  • 20.06 | Netherlands vs Sweden
  • 21.06 | Germany vs Ivory Coast
  • 24.06 | England vs Ghana
  • 25.06 | Scotland vs Brazil
  • 26.06 | Ecuador vs Germany
  • 27.06 | Uruguay vs Spain
  • 28.06–04.07 | FIFA World Cup Round of 32

MMA 

UFC Freedom 250 will make history as the first UFC event ever held at the White House. Set against one of the most iconic landmarks in the world, the event will bring together elite fighters, championship bouts, and a unique atmosphere to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.

  • 14.06 | UFC Freedom 250

Basketball

The NBA Finals remain one of the strongest traffic drivers for North American audiences. 

  • 04.06–20.06 | NBA Finals Series Begins

Tennis

June combines the final stages of Roland Garros with the beginning of the grass-court season and Wimbledon.

  • 08.06–14.06 | WTA London
  • 29.06–12.07 | Wimbledon

Formula 1

In June, Formula 1 continues to generate stable engagement from dedicated sports audiences.

  • 14.06 | Barcelona Grand Prix
  • 28.06 | Austrian Grand Prix

Esports

Major CS2 tournaments continue attracting valuable younger audiences across Tier-1 markets.

  • 02.06–21.06 | IEM Cologne 2026

Cricket

Cricket remains one of the most important verticals for many Tier-1 GEOs.

  • 09.06 | Bangladesh vs Australia (ODI)
  • 11.06 | Bangladesh vs Australia (ODI)
  • 25.06 | England vs New Zealand (Test Series)

How to maximize results from event-driven traffic

June is the beginning of the most anticipated sporting event of the year. With the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicking off alongside the NBA Finals, Wimbledon, Formula 1 races, and IEM Cologne, affiliates have access to a constant stream of high-intent traffic opportunities.

For partners working with N1 Bet, RollXO, and Lucky Hunter via N1 Partners, this creates favourable conditions to attract new players, increase FTD volumes, and scale campaigns across Tier-1 GEOs.

To make the most of June traffic:

  • prioritize World Cup matches and key tournament stages that naturally generate the highest audience engagement;
  • prepare event-specific creatives and landing pages, and build content and advertising funnels around match predictions, odds, and tournament storylines.
  • increase budgets during high-profile fixtures and knockout rounds;
  • test both Sports Betting and Prediction Market offers to capture different audience segments;
  • monitor performance daily and scale winning campaigns quickly while demand remains high.

June sports traffic insights

June is all about momentum. This period combines multiple large-scale events running simultaneously, creating continuous demand across different sports audiences.

The FIFA World Cup opening weeks are expected to drive the highest engagement, fuelled by match predictions, team analysis, odds, and live betting. While football will dominate traffic, tennis, Formula 1, esports, and basketball offer valuable diversification and additional scaling opportunities throughout the month.

Affiliates who react quickly to event-driven demand and adapt campaigns to specific sports audiences are likely to see the strongest results during June and the opening stages of the World Cup.

Top promos for N1 Partners projects in June

Every month, N1 Partners launches a series of seasonal promotions across key brands to help partners increase conversions and maximise the value of the traffic they drive to these offers.

Golden Rush Lottery (RollXO, N1 Bet)
Period: 03.06–23.06
Prize pool: €120,000

Summer Rush Lottery (RetroBet, Jet4Bet, Spirit Casino, SlotLounge)
Period: 09.06–14.06
Prize pool: €30,000

Hall of Champions Tournament (Goldex Casino)
Period: 11.06–14.06
Prize pool: €1,500 + 1,000 FS

Celestial Constellation Lottery (Lucky Hunter)
Period: 12.06–21.06
Prize pool: €5,000 + 2,000 FS

Trophy Chase Lottery (SlotLords, SlotsMines)
Period: 17.06–23.06
Prize pool: €7,000 + 3,000 FS

Wanna learn more? Contact your manager right now!

Join N1 Partners

N1 Partners is a multi-brand affiliate program and direct advertiser, bringing together 14+ casino and betting brands with high LTV and Reg2Dep rates in Tier-1 GEOs.

N1 Partners offers competitive terms for top partners, including CPA up to €700 and RevShare up to 55%, ensuring stable and scalable performance.

Trusted by 14,000+ partners, N1 Partners stands out for its transparency, flexibility, and focus on long-term partnerships, supported by a strong product portfolio and advanced retention systems.

Haven’t joined N1 Partners yet? Contact the manager, get involved and make the most of the 2026 sports season.

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Where to Drive Tier-1 Sport Traffic in June World Cup & N1 Sport Promo

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June offers one of the biggest traffic opportunities of 2026. The start of the FIFA World Cup, combined with the NBA Finals, Formula 1 races, Wimbledon, UFC Freedom 250, and major esports tournaments, creates a unique environment for affiliates looking to scale sports and prediction traffic.

With the FIFA World Cup 2026 driving global attention and audience engagement to seasonal highs, N1 Partners is launching the N1 Sport Promo from June 10 to July 20 to help affiliates maximise results during the busiest period of the sports calendar. 

Key Sports Events in June

N1 Partners team has selected the most important events of the month to help affiliates plan campaigns and drive traffic effectively.

Soccer

The FIFA World Cup dominates the sports calendar and is expected to generate the highest engagement levels of the year.

11.06–19.07 | FIFA World Cup 2026

Key opening-stage matches:

  • 11.06 | Mexico vs South Africa
  • 12.06 | Canada vs Bosnia
  • 13.06 | USA vs Paraguay
  • 14.06 | Brazil vs Morocco
  • 14.06 | Germany vs Curacao
  • 15.06 | Netherlands vs Japan
  • 16.06 | France vs Senegal
  • 17.06 | Argentina vs Algeria
  • 18.06 | England vs Croatia
  • 20.06 | Netherlands vs Sweden
  • 21.06 | Germany vs Ivory Coast
  • 24.06 | England vs Ghana
  • 25.06 | Scotland vs Brazil
  • 26.06 | Ecuador vs Germany
  • 27.06 | Uruguay vs Spain
  • 28.06–04.07 | FIFA World Cup Round of 32

MMA 

UFC Freedom 250 will make history as the first UFC event ever held at the White House. Set against one of the most iconic landmarks in the world, the event will bring together elite fighters, championship bouts, and a unique atmosphere to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.

  • 14.06 | UFC Freedom 250

Basketball

The NBA Finals remain one of the strongest traffic drivers for North American audiences. 

  • 04.06–20.06 | NBA Finals Series Begins

Tennis

June combines the final stages of Roland Garros with the beginning of the grass-court season and Wimbledon.

  • 08.06–14.06 | WTA London
  • 29.06–12.07 | Wimbledon

Formula 1

In June, Formula 1 continues to generate stable engagement from dedicated sports audiences.

  • 14.06 | Barcelona Grand Prix
  • 28.06 | Austrian Grand Prix

Esports

Major CS2 tournaments continue attracting valuable younger audiences across Tier-1 markets.

  • 02.06–21.06 | IEM Cologne 2026

Cricket

Cricket remains one of the most important verticals for many Tier-1 GEOs.

  • 09.06 | Bangladesh vs Australia (ODI)
  • 11.06 | Bangladesh vs Australia (ODI)
  • 25.06 | England vs New Zealand (Test Series)

How to maximize results from event-driven traffic

June is the beginning of the most anticipated sporting event of the year. With the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicking off alongside the NBA Finals, Wimbledon, Formula 1 races, and IEM Cologne, affiliates have access to a constant stream of high-intent traffic opportunities.

For partners working with N1 Bet, RollXO, and Lucky Hunter via N1 Partners, this creates favourable conditions to attract new players, increase FTD volumes, and scale campaigns across Tier-1 GEOs.

To make the most of June traffic:

  • prioritize World Cup matches and key tournament stages that naturally generate the highest audience engagement;
  • prepare event-specific creatives and landing pages, and build content and advertising funnels around match predictions, odds, and tournament storylines.
  • increase budgets during high-profile fixtures and knockout rounds;
  • test both Sports Betting and Prediction Market offers to capture different audience segments;
  • monitor performance daily and scale winning campaigns quickly while demand remains high.

June sports traffic insights

June is all about momentum. This period combines multiple large-scale events running simultaneously, creating continuous demand across different sports audiences.

The FIFA World Cup opening weeks are expected to drive the highest engagement, fuelled by match predictions, team analysis, odds, and live betting. While football will dominate traffic, tennis, Formula 1, esports, and basketball offer valuable diversification and additional scaling opportunities throughout the month.

Affiliates who react quickly to event-driven demand and adapt campaigns to specific sports audiences are likely to see the strongest results during June and the opening stages of the World Cup.

Top promos for N1 Partners projects in June

Every month, N1 Partners launches a series of seasonal promotions across key brands to help partners increase conversions and maximise the value of the traffic they drive to these offers.

Golden Rush Lottery (RollXO, N1 Bet)
Period: 03.06–23.06
Prize pool: €120,000

Summer Rush Lottery (RetroBet, Jet4Bet, Spirit Casino, SlotLounge)
Period: 09.06–14.06
Prize pool: €30,000

Hall of Champions Tournament (Goldex Casino)
Period: 11.06–14.06
Prize pool: €1,500 + 1,000 FS

Celestial Constellation Lottery (Lucky Hunter)
Period: 12.06–21.06
Prize pool: €5,000 + 2,000 FS

Trophy Chase Lottery (SlotLords, SlotsMines)
Period: 17.06–23.06
Prize pool: €7,000 + 3,000 FS

Wanna learn more? Contact your manager right now!

Join N1 Partners

N1 Partners is a multi-brand affiliate program and direct advertiser, bringing together 14+ casino and betting brands with high LTV and Reg2Dep rates in Tier-1 GEOs.

N1 Partners offers competitive terms for top partners, including CPA up to €700 and RevShare up to 55%, ensuring stable and scalable performance.

Trusted by 14,000+ partners, N1 Partners stands out for its transparency, flexibility, and focus on long-term partnerships, supported by a strong product portfolio and advanced retention systems.

Haven’t joined N1 Partners yet? Contact the manager, get involved and make the most of the 2026 sports season.

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