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Smarkets raises Series B funding round to supercharge international and domestic growth

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Smarkets, one of the world’s largest betting exchange and prediction market platforms, has announced the closing of a significant minority investment from Susquehanna Growth Equity (SGE).

Having raised just £3.8m ($5.4m) since its inception in 2008, with its Series A round coming back in 2013, Smarkets has built a leading exchange platform that processes billions of pounds in traded volume each year. The company has offices in London, Los Angeles, and Malta, licensed customer-focused operations in five countries, and in 2019 released innovative sportsbook app SBK.

Smarkets is delighted to welcome SGE, which joins existing investors Passion Capital and Deutsche Telekom in supporting the company’s mission to fix betting with the fairest odds in the industry.

This new investment will allow Smarkets to accelerate its rollout in the US, where it is already live in Colorado with sportsbook app SBK and set to go live in Indiana soon. The funding will also bolster SBK’s position in the UK mainstream betting market after its successful launch in August 2019.

The new investment will contribute to:

Furthering the company’s US presence, including market-access deals in new, regulated states
Capturing an even greater share of the UK betting exchange market and accelerating SBK’s growth in the UK’s mainstream sportsbook market
Expanding Smarkets’ development of new products for customers and focus on industry-leading prices on sports, politics, and current affairs
Continuing to capture the best and brightest worldwide engineering talent with a view to doubling headcount by the end of 2022
Further expansion into new and recently entered markets such as Denmark and Sweden

Jason Trost, founder and CEO of Smarkets, said:

“This is an incredibly exciting day. I’ve always been amazed what the passion and energy of a comparatively small group of committed people can accomplish against much bigger rivals; Smarkets and SBK are the product of exactly that. At Smarkets we have always been guided by our vision of fixing betting with the best prices and products, and SGE is just as excited as us to challenge the status quo. This is a huge endorsement of our technology and will allow us to further upend the industry by offering bets as close to fair value as possible.

“We are super proud of what we have achieved so far in the UK betting space, and this new investment will help take us to the next level and beyond in the UK, US, and other international markets. I’d like to thank the women and men that work and have worked at Smarkets for getting us to where we are.

“I truly believe the best is yet to come. This investment will allow us to fight with greater resources, move faster, and be bolder in our mission. We’re so excited about the opportunities this investment unlocks.”

Scott Feldman, Managing Director with Susquehanna Growth Equity, said:

“We are delighted to be able to join Smarkets on their upward journey. We immediately identified with their vision of using technology to take on the betting industry’s big operators by providing the fairest odds in the world and maintaining a clear focus on product excellence.

“Smarkets have achieved a huge amount with little investment to date and we can’t wait to see them go from strength to strength as they expand further into both the US and UK mainstream market.”

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N1 SEO Traffic Cup: One Month to Unlock Rewards

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N1 SEO Traffic Cup — the first tournament for SEO teams in the global N1 Traffic Cups series by N1 Partners — is entering its final stage. Halfway through the competition, this is now the key period that will ultimately determine which teams secure positions in the prize levels.

At the same time, it’s still not too late to enter the race and compete for rewards. The tournament is not only about FTD volume — the number of active brands also plays a crucial role. Thanks to the built-in multipliers, teams can significantly accelerate their N1 Cup Score and quickly strengthen their position on the leaderboard.

Results depend entirely on each team’s performance: prize levels are not limited by the number of participants, and any team that reaches the required number of points secures its place. This means you’re not competing for fixed spots but focusing on scaling your own result and hitting the next level.

Progress of the race

More than 250 teams continue to actively drive FTDs to N1 Partners brands, striving to earn points and moving up through the levels.

Working across multiple products gives teams a clear scaling advantage, especially in the final stage. At the same time, the level-based structure allows both large and smaller teams to compete and earn rewards based on their performance — with 5 teams already reaching prize tiers and continuing to push for higher levels, where rewards become even more valuable. Current interim results are published weekly in a private channel available exclusively to tournament participants.

As Alexa Bond, Head of Affiliates at N1 Partners, notes:

“We’re seeing strong engagement from partners — more teams are reaching out, exploring new brands from our portfolio, and actively looking for ways to strengthen their results. If you’re working with SEO traffic, now is the right time to connect with your affiliate manager, discuss your strategy, and explore how to scale and get the most out of the tournament.”

Prize tiers and rewards

The prize pool of N1 SEO Traffic Cup is one of the most extensive and flexible on the market. Teams are distributed across tiers based on their score and can choose either a specific reward or its cash equivalent.

Level 1 (7,000+ points) – €25,000 per team

  • VIP experience at the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix
  • Trip to a FIFA World Cup 2026 match in the USA
  • 7 nights in the Maldives with business class flights
  • Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
  • BMW S 1000 XR motorbike
  • Hublot Unico Titanium

Level 2 (3,500–6,999 points) – €15,000 per team

  • One week of golf at Monte Rei with a private villa stay
  • Private island getaway in the Seychelles (Four Seasons Desroches Island)
  • Ducati Monster motorbike
  • Bottega Veneta travel kit

Level 3 (1,500–3,499 points) – €7,000 per team

  • Zero-gravity flight (90 minutes)
  • Custom Luxury ski or snowboard gear set of your choice
  • Balenciaga Snowboard
  • Cartier Juste un Clou bracelet
  • Kronos Massage Chair

Level 4 (500–1,499 points) – €5,000 per team

  • Apple Vision Pro
  • MacBook Pro M4
  • Cartier LOVE ring
  • Pioneer OPUS-QUAD DJ system
  • Sonos Arc Ultra home audio system
  • Dior beauty set

Extra rewards for participants

Even without reaching the prize tiers, teams still have a chance to win. Bringing just 20 FTD per brand is enough to qualify as a participant and enter additional prize draws. These include PlayStation 5 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and exclusive N1 Partners merch.

Brand Index: a mechanic built for scaling results

One of the key features of N1 SEO Traffic Cup is the “Brand Index” mechanic. It rewards not only FTD volume, but also traffic diversification. The more brands a partner works with, the higher the multiplier applied to their results.

The core metric — N1 Cup Score — is calculated as: FTD × brand multiplier

The multiplier depends on the number of active brands:

  • 1 brand — x1
  • 2–3 brands — x2
  • 4+ brands — x5

Join the N1 SEO Traffic Cup

Period: March 1 – April 30, 2026
Results announcement: by May 10
Entry: from 20 FTD per brand

N1 Partners means:

  • 14+ casino and sportsbook brands with up to 70% Reg2Dep
  • 10+ Tier-1 GEOs
  • CPA up to €700 and RevShare up to 45% + NNCO for top partners
    Be number one with N1.

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Super Bingo at Plaza Hotel & Casino offer locals BOGO registration

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The Plaza Hotel & Casino, home to downtown Las Vegas’ only bingo room, is inviting Clark County residents to join the exciting $160,000 Super Bingo event from May 11–13, with the added perk of bringing a friend for free.

Held in the Plaza’s ballroom, Super Bingo attracts nearly 1,000 players from across the country—and even as far as Hawaii and Canada—for two days of thrilling bingo action. Highlights include a $30,000 coverall on May 12 and a $40,000 coverall on May 13, offering huge prizes alongside a fun, social atmosphere for bingo enthusiasts.

  • Bingo-only registration: $160 per person
  • Clark County residents: Register and bring a friend for free
  • Register online: Super Bingo Registration

Hotel & Bingo Packages start at $140 for a four-night stay with no resort fee.

All Super Bingo players receive:

  • One 6-on paper pack for both days
  • Two daubers
  • Free drinks via an open bar at all sessions
  • Pastries and Pinkbox Doughnuts in the morning
  • Boxed lunches each day
  • $10 free slot play after the first day’s session

Beyond the Super Bingo event, the Plaza’s bingo room hosts six daily sessions at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m., and 9 p.m. Located two floors above the main casino, it’s easily accessible via the Plaza’s self-parking garage, with direct entry from the third floor.

Don’t miss this chance to win big, socialize, and experience the only dedicated bingo room in downtown Las Vegas!

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HERA WINS RED BULL WOLOLO: LONDINIUM AGE OF EMPIRES II

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Team Vitality celebrated its first Age of Empires II LAN victory as Hamzah “Hera” El-Baher triumphed in the Red Bull Wololo: Londinium final, defeating teammate Kai “Liereyy” Kallinger 5-4. Held at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall, the event drew a packed live audience and thousands of online viewers, transforming the historic venue into a competitive arena for the world’s best players.

Hera dominated the tournament, following up his recent win at the T90 Titans League 5: Platinum League, consolidating his status as one of the top players globally. Team Vitality’s depth was evident, with Liereyy finishing second and Hernan “Hearttt” Pizarro placing sixth.

“Winning at our first LAN on Age of Empires II, and at the Royal Albert Hall no less, is incredible,” said Danny Engels, Team Vitality’s Corporate Director of Global Operations. “A first and second place for our roster reflects our dedication, training, and the support of our fans worldwide.”

This win marks Team Vitality’s successful entry into Age of Empires II, strengthening the French club’s presence in competitive esports. The team will continue its momentum by co-hosting The Garrison 2026 LAN in Hamburg, Germany, from November 25–29, 2026, expected to draw up to 1,000 spectators and become a major fixture on the AoE2 circuit.

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