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World Series Of Poker(R) & GGPoker Announce 2021 Online Schedule

New WSOP bracelet & circuit events begin May 1
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) and GGPoker today announce a comprehensive schedule of online WSOP events kicking off with the WSOP Super Circuit Online Series on Saturday, May 1 and WSOP Online 2021 International tournament starting Sunday, Aug. 1. Events open to international players will be hosted on the GGPoker app, while US players will enter via the WSOP.com online poker platform.
2021 WSOP Events at GGPoker and WSOP.com:
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WSOP Super Circuit Online Series at GGPoker – May 1-May 30
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WSOP Online 2021 (Domestic US) at WSOP.com – July 1-Aug. 1
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WSOP Online 2021 at GGPoker (International) – Aug. 1-Sept. 12
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WSOP Las Vegas “Main Event” satellites – Aug. 1-Oct. 1
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WSOP Winter Online Super Circuit at GGPoker – Dates TBC
WSOP action kicks off at GGPoker with the $100 million-guaranteed WSOP Super Circuit Online Series, scheduled from May 1 through May 30. A total of 18 WSOP Circuit ring events will headline the series, with a coveted WSOP Circuit gold ring awarded to each tournament’s winner. Furthermore, for the first time, an additional two WSOP Circuit rings will be awarded to cash game specialists; No-Limit Hold’em and Pot-Limit Omaha/Pot Limit Omaha-5 leaderboards will determine the invitation list for these two final-table-only events.
Dozens of WSOP gold bracelets will be up for grabs in the previously-announced WSOP 2021 Online series, which runs on WSOP.com for US players from July 1 through Aug. 1 and at GGPoker for international players from Aug. 1 through Sept. 12. A total of 33 bracelets will be won on WSOP.com, with the same number of bracelet tournaments at GGPoker. Last year’s WSOP Online Main Event at GGPoker was awarded the Guinness World Record for the largest prize pool in a single online poker tournament, boasting a massive $27.5 million in prizes.
Online satellite tournaments awarding tickets to the live World Series of Poker $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em World Championship, better known as “The Main Event®”, will also be hosted on WSOP.com and at GGPoker beginning Aug. 1. “The Main Event” is expected to begin on Nov. 4 in Las Vegas at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, and is the most famous live poker event on the planet. It has been held annually since 1970 and draws thousands of players from more than 100 countries, creating poker history with each new champion.
GGPoker will also host the WSOP Winter Online Super Circuit later in the year, with dates to be confirmed.
“The bar has been set with last year’s record-breaking series, but we’re hoping to raise it even higher this year,” said Gregory Chochon, Director of the World Series of Poker. “One of our goals is to provide as many people the chance to become champions as possible. However, we know not everyone can or is comfortable traveling yet, so continuing a robust online bracelet offering in 2021 is a must.”
Added GGPoker Head of Poker Operations Steve Preiss, “When GGPoker & WSOP partnered in 2020, we broke world records. Our plans for 2021 are to offer even more to our customers. With massive tournaments, WSOP gold bracelets & rings, and a route into the live WSOP Main Event in November, we hope players will love what we have in store for them.”
Full details on all online WSOP events will be released over the coming weeks and months, and will include tournament dates, buy-ins and other important information.
New GGPoker players are eligible to claim the poker room’s Welcome Bonus, earn additional rewards with the Honeymoon for Newcomers promotion and automatically join GGPoker’s Fish Buffet loyalty program, with regular cash prizes on offer.
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Doug Pollard
Pollard Banknote Awarded Contract by the National Lottery of Belgium to Deliver Omnichannel Gaming Platform

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Pollard Banknote Limited has announced that, following a notice of intent to award and a mandatory 15-day standstill period under Belgian procurement law, the National Lottery of Belgium has awarded the company a contract to deliver and operate a next-generation Gaming Platform. The new Gaming Platform from Pollard Banknote will securely support Loterie Nationale’s core business, including the sale of draw games, instant games and more, across both retail and online channels. Valued at approximately €177 million (CAD $289 million), the 12-year agreement—effective immediately—underscores Pollard Banknote’s global growth and leadership in digital lottery innovation.
This project is a key strategic advancement as it marks the first omnichannel deployment of Pollard Banknote’s Catalyst Gaming Platform—a future-ready solution designed to unify and elevate the player experience. Built on a cloud-native, microservices architecture, Catalyst delivers unrivaled flexibility and scalability to evolve with the Lottery’s changing needs, and brings everything together into one seamless ecosystem, including:
• Omnichannel Central Gaming System to seamlessly sell lottery products across retail and digital channels
• Player Account Management to securely manage player information, wallets and preferences
• Player Engagement Technology to enhance interactions and responsibly drive long-term player value
• Game Aggregation Bridge to deliver diverse game content from leading game providers in one unified player experience
• Instant Ticket Management System to optimize warehousing, inventory control and instant ticket distribution
• Integrated Marketing Engagement Platform to deliver personalised, data-driven experiences at every player touchpoint.
“This award represents a significant milestone in Pollard Banknote’s history. By choosing Catalyst to power its core operations, Loterie Nationale has not only placed its trust in us, but has also endorsed our vision for the future of lottery innovation. Together, we’re redefining the global standard for how lotteries engage with players—securely, responsibly, and seamlessly across channels,” said Doug Pollard, Co-Chief Executive Officer at Pollard Banknote.
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Beşiktaş Esports
HAVIT Partners with Three Top International Esports Teams to Expand Global Presence

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HAVIT, a leading global consumer tech brand, officially announced strategic partnerships with three internationally renowned esports teams: Brazil’s Vivo Keyd Stars, Turkiye’s Galatasaray Esports and Beşiktaş Esports. This marks a new stage in HAVIT’s global esports expansion, further strengthening its influence in the global esports ecosystem.
HAVIT has achieved remarkable results in the esports sector across both the Turkish and Latin American markets.
In Turkiye, HAVIT’s gaming headsets consistently rank No.1 on the leading platform Trendyol. To further integrate into the local esports ecosystem, HAVIT partners with Galatasaray Esports and Beşiktaş Esports, celebrated for their prestigious legacy and youthful energy, each with a massive fan base. This collaboration not only reinforces HAVIT’s market leadership but also deepens its connection with the local esports community.
Moreover, HAVIT enters the second year of its partnership with Vivo Keyd Stars, Brazil’s leading esports team, providing high-performance gaming gear to support the team’s play. With HAVIT’s gear and their own relentless drive, VKS won the championship in LTA South 2025 Split 3 and will represent Brazil at the 2025 League of Legends World Championship. This partnership underscores both the team’s strength and HAVIT’s commitment to empowering Brazil’s esports development.
Brand Vision: Build a Global Esports Network
This strategic partnership across Brazil and Turkiye is a key step in HAVIT’s regional market expansion and lays a solid foundation for HAVIT’s future presence in wider esports ecosystems of Europe, the Americas and beyond.
“Partnering with these teams is a crucial implementation of HAVIT’s ‘For Fun. For Games. For Champions’ vision. By merging technology with esports, we aim to inspire gamers worldwide to break boundaries and shape the future of gaming,” Doug Pollard said.
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Daniel Lundberg Chief Revenue Officer at Shuffle Up
REEVO Games Set to Power Shuffle Up’s Global Rollout

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REEVO is thrilled to announce a dynamic new partnership with Shuffle Up, a rising force in the online gaming industry. Through this collaboration, REEVO’s in-house casino games is now available on Shuffle Up’s innovative, multi-brand platform, bringing high-quality, high-performance content to a wider audience of players worldwide.
This partnership reflects REEVO’s ongoing commitment to expanding its footprint through collaborations that align with its core values of innovation, scalability, and excellence in user experience.
Karl Grech, Head of Business Development at REEVO, shared: “At REEVO, we’re focused on connecting our partners with premium content that drives engagement and long-term value. Our partnership with Shuffle Up is a strong strategic fit, we’re excited to see our games powering the next generation of online casino experiences as Shuffle Up prepares to make its mark on the industry.”
Now live with a powerful content portfolio and a future-facing platform architecture, Shuffle Up is perfectly positioned for rapid expansion across regulated markets. The partnership will help accelerate Shuffle Up’s content rollout while reinforcing REEVO’s aggregator advantage in competitive territories.
Daniel Lundberg, Chief Revenue Officer at Shuffle Up, added: “Partnering with REEVO gives us access to some of the industry’s most engaging and polished in-house games. With our launch now live, it’s crucial that we align with top-tier providers who share our vision for quality and scalability. REEVO fits that perfectly, we’re excited about what’s ahead.”
This partnership is another milestone in REEVO’s journey to becoming the go-to aggregation hub for forward-thinking operators and studios.
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