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Gazprom’s International Children’s Social Programme Football for Friendship unites participants from over 200 countries and sets third GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title
The Ninth Season of the Gazprom International Children’s Social Programme, Football for Friendship, has finished. The key values of the programme are friendship, equality, fairness, health, peace, devotion, victory, traditions and honour. 12-14-year-old girls and boys from over 200 countries took part in this season’s programme.
One of the distinctive features of this year’s season was that the 2021 Football for Friendship eWorld Championship was played on the multi-user football simulator Football for Friendship World. The application was launched in December 2020 and is available free of charge in 27 languages on various platforms. The F4F eWorld Championship was contested by mixed international teams in accordance with the principles of Football for Friendship. Team Argali, represented by players from Aruba, Belize, Guatemala, Costa Rica and Mexico, were the winners of the final game of the championship. Yaan Taha, a 14-year-old commentator from Syria, commentated on the game.
In recognition of their work in the International Children’s Press Centre, Young Journalists from Bangladesh, Bolivia, Hungary and the USA were named as “Best journalists”, and the articles, interviews, and reports they prepared were published by the leading sports media in different countries.
Coaches and Young Players from over 350 football academies and sports schools participated in the sports activities of the programme, but also in environmental and educational projects. The International Football for Friendship Award went to football academies in Afghanistan, India, Sri Lanka and Togo for their social projects. Another 14 football academies received grants to develop children’s football and promote the values of the programme among their students, including academies from Bolivia, Canada, Columbia, Trinidad and Tobago, Paraguay and Puerto Rico.
In the course of the final events of the season, participants achieved the programme’s third GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS titles for the most nationalities in a football training session in history and the most users at a football video hangout.
Viktor Zubkov, Gazprom Chairman of the Board of Directors: “I am happy that Football for Friendship is gaining more and more friends and supporters around the world – not only amongst children but also their parents, football clubs and academies too. Gazprom carries out social initiatives in many areas, including sport. In my opinion, Football for Friendship is one of the most needed and important international social projects, especially today.”
Roberto Carlos, Global Ambassador of Football for Friendship: “I was happy to become the Global Ambassador of Football for Friendship this year. The universal relevant values promoted by the project are important for young people and their future. As a professional player and now a coach, I know how important it is not only to be a good football player, but also to have a strong character and to be able to communicate with people from different countries as representatives of different cultures. In this way, Football for Friendship truly makes our world a better place.”
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Premier iGaming Creative & Development Agency appoints Stefano as its new Marketing Director
Vegas Kings, the leading creative and development agency specializing in the iGaming and sports betting industry, is excited to welcome Catie Di Stefano as its new Marketing Director.
For nearly 30 years, Vegas Kings has been at the forefront of iGaming innovation, delivering high-converting creative design, seamless front-end development, and engaging content that enhances player conversion and retention. The agency has built a reputation as the go-to creative powerhouse for sports betting and casino brands worldwide.
“As the industry continues to evolve, so does the need for fresh, creative talent,” said Ashley Adir, CEO at Vegas Kings. “We’re excited to welcome Catie to the team. Her experience across B2B and B2C gaming, content marketing and digital transformation aligns perfectly with our mission to create industry-leading services for operators and providers alike.”
“Vegas Kings has been a trusted partner in the iGaming industry since 1998, and I’m honored to join a team that has such a strong reputation of consistently delivering top-tier creative and technical development,” said Di Stefano. “In such a competitive industry, having the right blend of engaging design, seamless integrations and strategic content is what makes the difference. I’m excited to showcase how Vegas Kings can further help brands stand out.”
As Vegas Kings continues to expand globally, the agency remains dedicated to helping operators maximize player engagement through expert-driven design, development, and content marketing strategies.
Di Stefano, who brings over a decade of gaming industry experience, will make her debut representing Vegas Kings at Next.io in New York in March 2025.
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Black Lagoon Games, an innovator in immersive gaming, has unveiled its game-changing Special Fire Jackpot ahead of SiGMA Africa in Cape Town.
The revolutionary Special Fire Jackpot puts life-changing prizes within reach for all players – even with minimal stakes. It has been designed to meet the evolving needs of African iGaming operators and diverse player demands. Engineered for fast loading speeds and low data consumption, the new functionalities are perfectly optimised for Africa’s mobile-first landscape.
It can be rolled out across a range of base game frameworks to boost payouts at different levels, according to operator preference. Black Lagoon Games’ jackpot increases engagement to extend player sessions, while allowing operators to minimise risk by configuring the jackpot value themselves.
Black Lagoon Games is pushing the boundaries of customisation with localised mechanics, a universal bet size, flexible RTP, and a range of under-the-hood innovations, transforming the gaming experience. Black Lagoon Games will be in Cape Town for SiGMA Africa from March 10th to March 12th.
Black Lagoon Games CCO, Jan Ridenfeldt, commented: “ICE Barcelona was incredible for us, but at SiGMA Africa, we’re bringing something truly game-changing. Black Lagoon’s revolutionary jackpot feature gives complete control to the operators and players. Flexibility and fairness are at the core of our design. No more one-size-fits-all mechanics. Let’s shake things up and redefine what tailored gaming looks like in Africa. Cape Town is where the future of localised jackpots begins – let’s talk!”
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Spinomenal, the leading iGaming content provider, has grown its presence within the Dutch market after signing with operator Lucky7 Casino.
The content collaboration will ensure a rich selection of Spinomenal games which will join the Lucky7 Casino lobby, including 1 Reel, Baba Yaga, 4 Horsemen III, Wolf Fang – Golden Sands and Majestic Blue Panther. Lucky7 Casino will welcome these titles via the Finnplay platform.
Lior Shvartz, CEO for Spinomenal commented: “We’re extremely excited about this collaboration with Lucky7 Casino in the Dutch market, and we’re confident our games will contribute to its positive momentum and growth.”
Frank Loffeld, COO/CTO for Lucky7 Casino added: “We’ve long admired Spinomenal’s commitment to making highly engaging games and we know with full confidence these will be well received by our experienced players.”
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