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SoftSwiss Sportsbook launches its new project with CricketBet

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4 years ago

May 21, 2021

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SoftSwiss announced the start of its new betting project, which will run on the Sportsbook Platform. The new client is CricketBet Sportsbook, the very first SoftSwiss Sportsbook project focused primarily on sports betting. This will be the second SoftSwiss Sportsbook client launching onto the Indian market with a specialized Sportsbook Premium Cricket package on top of the standard Sportsbook offering of placing bets on more than 10,000 live events in over 70 sports and 1200+ unique markets. Officially launched in May 2021, CricketBet is all set for the summer full of large-scale events such as the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo and the long-awaited rescheduled Euro 2020.

SoftSwiss Sportsbook is officially establishing itself further on the Indian market after a successful launch of its very first project in this territory — Betjungle Sportsbook earlier in March this year. This links up with the Sportsbook heavy geographical expansion strategy followed by its official launch in December 2020. In order to accommodate this, SoftSwiss Sportsbook team has also recently extended its betting odds by adding 5 new options to European (British, Hong Kong, American, Indonesian and Malaysian) which diversify the betting experience and delivers more added value to the players.

The Sportsbook solution comes with recently added features such as additional bonus schemes, such as BetCashout, Bet Builder, System and Maxbet. The main odds feeds provider behind the platform is Betradar, the world’s leading supplier of sports betting data services. Moreover, the solution provides an easily customised mobile-first user experience, which in its turn increases platform usability.

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Alexander Kamenetskyi, Product Owner of SoftSwiss Sportsbook noted: “We’re thrilled to be deepening our presence in the Indian market and launching our services with a new client like CricketBet! This partnership will allow even more Indian players, one of the most engaged cricket fans in the world, to enjoy what our Premium Cricket package has to offer as well as diversify their betting experience with our newly-added betting odds options! Cannot wait to start our betting journey!”.

The CricketBet team commented on this new partnership: “We’re extremely excited to be partnering with SoftSwiss Sportsbook and further extending their presence on the Indian market delivering an exciting, convenient and reliable betting experience to our players! We hope for very long and fruitful cooperation with such a key market player in the iGaming industry like SoftSwiss, with whom we rest assured we’ll be able to maximise our customer satisfaction. We’re excited to be opening this new chapter for and are hoping for a very fruitful collaboration!”

SoftSwiss Sportsbook Platform was launched in December 2020 and has been gaining momentum ever since by establishing a rather large client portfolio in multiple markets by mid-2021. Sportsbook is also increasingly working on product development for players by recently announcing the launch of American league in-play live bets functionality with loads more new features and functionalities to be added this year.

About SoftSwiss:

SoftSwiss is an international tech brand supplying widely acclaimed, certified software solutions for managing iGaming operations. The company has a vast product portfolio, which includes an Online Casino Platform, Game Aggregator with thousands of casino games, an Affiliate Platform, and a recently launched Sportsbook Platform. SoftSwiss holds a number of gaming licenses, providing a “one-stop-shop” White Label solutions by taking care of all technical, legal, and financial processes on behalf of its customers. In 2013 SoftSwiss was the first in the world to introduce a bitcoin-optimized online casino solution. The company has thus been regarded as the leading technical expert when it comes to the use of cryptocurrencies in online gaming.

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NOVOMATIC successfully completes sale of ADMIRAL Austria to Tipico and focuses on international growth markets

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40 minutes ago

September 10, 2025

George Miller

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Europe’s leading gaming technology group has successfully completed the sale of ADMIRAL Austria to Tipico. This transaction underscores NOVOMATIC’s long-term focus on global expansion and marks another important milestone in its international growth strategy. ADMIRAL Austria will remain an important technology partner under its new owner Tipico and will continue to rely on NOVOMATIC’s innovative technology solutions in the future.

Stefan Krenn, Executive Board Member of NOVOMATIC AG, emphasized: “The completion of this transaction marks an important step in our global expansion strategy with a clear focus on international growth markets. ADMIRAL has developed into an established market leader over the past decades, and we thank all ADMIRAL employees for their great commitment. We are pleased to have found a strong and reliable technology partner in Tipico, who will successfully continue the company’s operations in Austria.”

Axel Hefer, CEO of the Tipico Group, stated: “We are delighted about the successful completion of this transaction. ADMIRAL is a leading Austrian company with a strong legacy, and clear potential for future growth. Both companies are synonymous with state-of-the-art technology, innovative products and a high focus to player protection. Our future collaboration is very good news for our customers.”

The closing of the transaction followed the receipt of all required regulatory approvals.

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PG Soft wins Best Slot Provider at SiGMA Euro-Med Awards 2025

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40 minutes ago

September 10, 2025

George Miller

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PG Soft, a world-class digital mobile games company, has been crowned ‘Best Slot Provider 2025’ at SiGMA Euro-Med Awards which were hosted at the Hilton Malta’s elegant Grandmaster Suite.

The ‘Best Slot Provider 2025’ award recognises the most innovative slot game provider, judged on creativity, performance, and excellence in delivering compelling content. Finalists were determined through a combined shortlisting process and voting by both the public and expert judges.

PG Soft also served as Title Sponsor for the prestigious event that saw the company branding feature throughout the ceremony and across SiGMA’s digital channels.

PG Soft’s spokesperson commented: “Winning the ‘Best Slot Provider 2025’ award is a huge achievement and a powerful recognition of our dedication to creating innovative and entertaining games. This motivates us greatly to continue raising the bar and delivering unforgettable experiences for players worldwide.”

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Arizona Department of Gaming Issues Cease-and-Desists on “Phoenix Dream Home Sweepstakes”

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40 minutes ago

September 10, 2025

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The Arizona Department of Gaming (“the Department” or “ADG”) issued cease-and-desist orders to Raffall, a company based in the United Kingdom, and to an Arizona resident using the platform to promote the ‘Phoenix Dream Home Sweepstakes,’ currently advertised online and through a separate website, winthisazhome.com, which is marketing the chance to ‘Win a Luxury $1.3M Arizona Mountainside Home.’

According to the Department’s investigation, the promotion required participants to purchase entries for a prize to be awarded and promised either a home transfer or a cash payout, depending on sales volume. The investigation further determined that the organizers intended to profit from ticket sales. Based on these findings, the Department alleges the activity constitutes an illegal gambling operation under Arizona law.

As part of the enforcement action, Raffall has been directed to remove all gambling-related drawings or giveaways targeting Arizona residents, and the Arizona resident has also been ordered to cease promoting or conducting any unlawful gambling activity.

“Illegal gambling can take many forms and it does not matter if it is labeled a sweepstakes, raffle, giveaway, or drawing,” said Jackie Johnson, Director of the Arizona Department of Gaming. “Unregulated operations put Arizonans at risk because there is no oversight, and therefore no accountability or safeguards in place. The Department will continue to take enforcement action to protect consumers, and we urge the public to learn what is legal before participating in or hosting any gambling activity.”

Why This Operation Is Illegal

Arizona law prohibits gambling unless it is specifically authorized (A.R.S. Title 13, Chapter 33). There is no exception for so-called “sweepstakes.” Raffles may only be conducted by Arizona charitable, tax-exempt organizations (A.R.S. § 13-3302(B) & (C)), and personal profit is prohibited. Only individuals 21 years of age or older may legally participate in gambling in Arizona.

Because this operation is accessible to users under the age of 21, is conducted for personal gain, and is not conducted by a qualified nonprofit, it violates Arizona law. Additional potential felony violations include:

Promotion of Gambling – A.R.S. § 13-3303
Illegal Control of an Enterprise – A.R.S. § 13-2312
Money Laundering – A.R.S. § 13-2317

Furthermore, foreign-based platforms, such as Raffall, do not adhere to Arizona or U.S. gambling laws, leaving consumers without essential protections.

Consumer Protection Advisory

As illegal online gambling activity continues to rise, the Department urges all residents and visitors to be cautious when participating in gaming, whether online or in-person. Regulated gaming provides important consumer protections, ensuring fair play and fair drawings, data security, accountability, and a safer overall experience.

If you purchased entries in this illegal gambling operation:

Stop participating immediately and do not buy additional entries.
Contactyourbank or credit card company to dispute the charges or request a chargeback. Your financial institution is the best avenue for seeking a refund.
Monitor your accounts for unauthorized transactions.
If you suspect identity theft, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC):
IdentityTheft.gov (English)
RobodeIdentidad.gov (Spanish)

Important: The Department cannot assist with refund requests or individual disputes against unlicensed platforms. Consumers must work through their financial institutions to protect themselves and/or retain legal counsel. They may also file complaints with the Arizona Attorney General’s Consumer Information and Complaints Unit at (602) 542-5763 or azag.gov/consumer.

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