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Ahead to giveaway multiple PS5 + XBOX Series X on Madden Stream & Host Panels with top gamers and athletes
Ahead To Kick off Their New Streaming Series Super Bowl Weekend to Connect and Educate
with Potential New Customers
Ahead Streaming Series: Super Bowl Edition Will Host A Gaming Stream along with Groundbreaking and Informative Panels to Educate Viewers on how to be more Financially Savvy
WHO: Anu Shultes; Ahead CEO, Kimberly Morgan; Ahead COO and Head of People, Keisha Howard; Sugar Gamers, Brandon Pitts; CEO & Founder x Play One Up, Just Blaze; Super Producer, DJ, Gamer, Edgerrin James; Hall of Fame Former RB x Indianapolis Colts, Corey Mays; Former LB x Kansas City Chiefs, Deon Grant; Former Safety Super Bowl New York Giants, Ngum Suh; Founder & CEO NLS Consultants, Anthony Brown; Founder of Breakr, Monica McNutt; Host MSG AM x Madison Square Garden Networks, Analyst ESPN, Santia Deck; Athlete x Los Angeles Fames, Jisset Pena; Athlete Management x Roc Nation Sports, Shea Dawson; Head of Athlete Relations at Overtime, Kimberly Miale; Roc Nation NFL Player Agent Rico Williams, Dubby, Skimbo, TDavis, IBeStrafing, OneGreatUser, BunnyMightGameU
WHAT: Ahead, a digital banking and financial health platform, will intersect with the world of gaming in an effort to speak directly to their audience as a pre-game to the Super Bowl through their new streaming series: Ahead Streaming Series. Ahead focuses on inclusivity and innovation, with a goal to help their customers more financially fit and secure. This stream will provide opportunity to educate our younger viewers on financial responsibility while integrating the competitive gaming aspect to the show. Ahead understands the importance of connecting with their customers culturally and personally.
During the stream, two sets of teams will compete to receive a scholarship of $2500 provided by PlayOneUp. Each team will be composed of celebrity gamers and students. Ahead will also raffle every hour a total of 8 PS5 + XBOX Series X during the tournament. In addition to gaming, the stream will include informative and interesting panels with topics that cover how gaming and banking intersect, and a half time show featuring top artists. The panels will include:
Panel 1: The Business & Cultural Impact of Gaming and Esports
Gaming is now a billion-dollar industry, and has transformed into a global phenomenon that has influenced culture and economies across the world. Incorporating the professional competitive aspects of esports, the value of gaming is increasing exponentially as it enters the mainstream a new and evolving form of entertainment media. Over the last 30 years, gaming has significantly influenced the way people engage themselves and each other from a cultural, social and economic perspective. Moderator: Erin Simon Panelists: Keisha Howard; Sugar Gamers, BunnyMightGameU; Gaming-Recording Artist x Podcaster, Brandon Pitts; CEO & Founder x Play One Up, Just Blaze; Super Producer, DJ, Gamer, Malik Forte; Host, Writer
Panel 2: Show me the money: Even with Football being the main method of earning a living—how athletes are investing in different ventures to secure financial success off the field. Recent trends show that athletes are more interested in taking an active interest in their business dealings beyond their field of sport. According to a recent study, the number of U.S.-based athletes and coaches who have invested in startups has more than doubled during the past four years. With the average NFL career lasting only 3.5 years, how effective is entrepreneurship and investing in ensuring long-term success of athletes? Moderator: Rashaun Williams Panelists: Edgerrin James; Hall of Fame Former RB x Indianapolis Colts, Corey Mays; Former LB x Kansas City Chiefs, Deon Grant; Former Safety Super Bowl New York Giants, Ngum Suh; Founder & CEO NLS Consultants, Kimberly Morgan; COO Ahead Financials
Panel 3: Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Addressing Gender Equality in Sports
The glass ceiling doesn’t just exist in the corporate world. New Stanford research reveals that in general female athletes are paid less than their male counterparts, even in sports where they far outshine their male peers. Whether in the locker room or the boardroom equality between men and women in sports is a controversial issue that has its importance in the spotlight and needs to be addressed. Moderator: Karen Civil Panelists: Dr. Monica McNutt; Host MSG AM x Madison Square Garden Networks, Analyst ESPN, Santia Deck; Athlete x Los Angeles Fames, Jisset Pena; Athlete Management x Roc Nation Sports, Anu Shultes; x CEO Ahead Financials
“As we launch Ahead, we are honing in on the ways culture impacts our digitally plugged in customer,” explains Kimberly Morgan, COO and Head of People at Ahead. “We are actively engaging with our potential clients and the goal is not only to connect digitally, but on a personal level as well. Ahead is not just any financial institution, we want to engage with our clients, learn more about their interests, as well as share our wealth of knowledge and network we have built to ultimately set them up to be more financially successful.”
GAME: Madden 21 : The Yard Experience
WHEN: February 6, 2021
TIME: 5pm ET – 9pm ET
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Evoplay starts a big fiesta in spicy new title Don Juan Peppers

Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, has released Don Juan Peppers, a fiery new slot that blends bold bonus features with festive flair.
Set in a sun-soaked Mexican town bursting with colour, rhythm and celebration, the game invites players to join the charismatic Don Juan himself for a lively fiesta across 20 fixed paylines.
The action centres around two types of bonus symbols. Landing three Chili Bonus icons on reels two, three and four triggers seven Free Spins. During Free Spins, each appearance of a Chili Bonus symbol awards an Instant Chili Prize corresponding to the value shown above its reel.
Meanwhile, landing six or more Bonus symbols activates the bonus game. In this mode, all Bonus and Chili icons lock in place and reset the spin counter to three. Chilis in this round boost the value of up to four Bonus symbols before transforming and continuing the chase for bigger wins.
The bonus game also gives players a shot at four fixed jackpots: MINI, MEGA, SUPER, and the GRAND prize of 3,000x the bet. For players who want to skip straight to the fiesta, a Bonus Buy feature offers direct access to either the Bonus Game or Free Spins.
Don Juan Peppers is the latest release in Evoplay’s growing portfolio of standout slots, blending engaging gameplay with vibrant storytelling and proven features.
Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay, said: “Don Juan Peppers is a celebration of bold design and dynamic mechanics. By blending familiar bonus features with a distinctive aesthetic and rhythmic theme, we’ve created a slot that feels both familiar and fresh.
“It’s a fantastic showcase of our approach to delivering high-performing content with real personality.”
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Greek Casino Industry Undergoes Major Transformation

The Greek casino industry is undergoing a major transformation, with high-profile investments and relocations redefining the market.
While casinos now account for a smaller share of the broader gambling industry, with the total Greek gambling market reaching $31.5 billion in wagers in 2023 and gross gaming revenue of $2.8 billion, the flurry of new licenses, relocations and integrated resort projects is reshaping the sector and attracting international attention.
Following global trends, Greek casinos are evolving into integrated resorts, where gambling is just one part of a broader entertainment and hospitality experience.
These resorts aim to attract high-end tourists, generate consistent visitor flows, boost tax revenue and enhance Greece’s international brand in luxury tourism. The next five years will be critical in establishing Greece as a leading Mediterranean destination for integrated resorts.
Leading the wave is the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens at the former Ellinikon site, a project valued at $1.6 billion. The venture is a partnership between Hard Rock International (51%) and GEK TERNA (49%), a major Greek construction and energy company, set to create one of Europe’s largest integrated resorts.
Standing 646 feet (197 meters) tall with 42 floors, the resort will include a five-star hotel, a conference center, event spaces and a casino built to international standards. Completion is expected within three years, creating three thousand construction jobs and three thousand permanent positions once operational.
Another key development is the relocation of Parnitha Casino to Marousi. The plan, initially proposed thirteen years ago, overcame legal hurdles after the Council of State approved Presidential Decree No. 36 (FEK 79/A/30-3-2023), which permits the transfer and modernisation of the casino into a multifunctional complex.
This Voria complex will occupy 52 acres near Golden Hall—an upscale shopping mall in Marousi—with 27 acres allocated for public spaces and 25 acres housing the casino, a five-star hotel with 150 rooms, a 1400-seat auditorium, dining, entertainment areas and a 636-space underground parking garage.
The $270 million investment is projected to create three thousand construction jobs and three thousand permanent positions, with completion expected three years after the building permit, anticipated in September 2025.
Three other casinos—in Rio, Alexandroupolis and Corfu—are undergoing financial restructuring.
Saint George Participations, linked to the Arfani and Chioni families, secured operational approval from the Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP) and plans to acquire licenses and control by purchasing existing loans and shares.
Although legally and financially complex, investors have already committed $13 million, signaling long-term involvement even before taking equity stakes.
The EEEP is also preparing to award a new casino license in Gournes, Heraklion, Crete, independent of the broader redevelopment of the former US base managed by Dimand.
Crete’s strategic location, strong tourism and new infrastructure make it highly attractive. The license is expected to be offered via tender by early 2026, drawing international interest.
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UGC Calls for Global Teamwork to Stop Illegal Gambling

The Ukrainian Gambling Council (UGC) has called for a united, tech-based plan to tackle the worldwide increase in illegal online betting.
Viktoriya Zakrevskaya, UGC’s Deputy Chair, said the quick growth of digital platforms has led to more unlicensed operators. These operators often use cryptocurrencies and social media to avoid getting caught and to attract users.
Illegal operators now make up a big part of the $618.7 billion global iGaming market expected by the end of 2025. These platforms often register offshore, use anonymous payments and market online, making it harder to enforce laws against them.
Zakrevskaya pointed out that nations across the globe are trying out solutions that mix rules, tech and people’s involvement. Argentina, for example, has put in place tough age-checking systems and stops blacklisted websites on public Wi-Fi networks. This method, she explained, has made illegal sites harder to reach for at-risk groups such as kids.
In Indonesia, where betting is outlawed, officials have started watching money flows to cut off unlawful activity. Just last year, they froze 26,000 bank and e-wallet accounts tied to illegal betting operations, showing how focused money controls can limit unregulated gambling.
The US struggles with a unique problem because of its scattered rules. Unlawful betting websites are growing almost twice as fast as legal ones in the US. Over 80% of users see ads for unlicensed sites. People are now trying to tighten control on digital money and push big tech companies to better manage gambling content.
Ukraine has stepped up its crackdown. The country’s new watchdog PlayCity, which started after KRAIL was shut down, is teaming up with global tech firms like Meta to take down social media accounts that promote illegal casinos. The government has also blocked more than a hundred unlicensed sites thought to be sending money to Russia. Kyiv thinks Moscow uses the underground gambling world to fund its ongoing war.
A crucial element of Ukraine’s long-term plan involves creating a system to monitor bets and tax income in real time with transparency. The Ministry of Digital Transformation is working with tech experts to construct the platform, which should enhance supervision and boost public confidence in the regulated market.
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