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FIFA President joins President of France to launch new FIFA office in Paris

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended the inauguration of the Hôtel de la Marine in Paris, together with French President Emmanuel Macron and French Football Association (FFF) President Noël Le Graët, where FIFA intends to open a new office. This renovated historical building is located in the centre of the French capital, where FIFA was founded in 1904.
The launch of this new office is in line with FIFA’s vision to make football truly global and to strengthen cooperation with key international institutions. The Paris office will be a strategic base for football development activities, with a view to further consolidating relations with its members. It will work in close coordination with the 11 existing FIFA Regional Development Offices across the world, as well as with FIFA’s headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland.
The announcement comes following fruitful discussions with President Macron and French public authorities, with the ongoing support of Business France.
Speaking at the event, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said: “Our aim of making football truly global also means that FIFA itself needs to have a more balanced and global organisational set up. Paris is a natural home for FIFA, not least since it was the original home of FIFA from 1904 to 1932. It is one of the great and truly global cities of the world, well connected and easily accessible.
“France is the home of the current men’s FIFA World Cup champions, and recently hosted a truly fantastic FIFA Women’s World Cup as well. France’s track record in football development is also second to none, and it is therefore also natural that much of the work of our Paris office will focus on football development activities. We are very optimistic that we can achieve great things in Paris and are very grateful to President Macron and his whole team for the way in which they have worked together with FIFA in order to find us the perfect location to (re)launch our Paris operations.”
FIFA’s new office will be located in a co-working space at the Hôtel de la Marine, managed by Morning, a French workspaces company, which will allow FIFA staff to benefit from its expertise and services.
Following the inauguration, the FIFA President accompanied the French President and the FFF President to the French National Football Centre in Clairefontaine for a short visit with the French men’s national team.
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Soft2Bet Launches Swiper – Sweden’s First Social-Media-Style Casino

Soft2Bet has launched Swiper, Sweden’s first online casino built around the swipe-driven navigation popularised by social media apps. Specifically designed for mobile users, Swiper enables players to effortlessly discover, select, and play games using just their thumb. Operating under a licence from the Swedish Gambling Authority, Swiper offers players a secure, responsible, and fully compliant gaming environment.
Soft2Bet, a leading turnkey provider of highly localised and engagement-driven iGaming solutions, has introduced Swiper, a new brand explicitly developed with Swedish players in mind. Many elements of Swiper have been carefully localised, including onboarding, payment methods, and game certification, to ensure they resonate fully with Swedish preferences and comply seamlessly with Spelinspektionen standards. By integrating BankID verification and instant transactions via Swish, players can quickly register, deposit, and withdraw, while remaining securely connected to Spelpaus, Sweden’s national self-exclusion system.
At the heart of Swiper is a personalised, endless feed of short-form video clips highlighting new releases, jackpots, and live-dealer action, similar to browsing stories on TikTok. Every swipe is enhanced by Soft2Bet’s proprietary MEGA (Motivational Engineering Gaming Application) engine, which delivers tailored missions, quests, and rewards designed to increase player engagement, session duration, and lifetime value.
Here’s a video showing how the Swiper works: https://youtu.be/_a3DvwX60bc
This launch builds on Soft2Bet’s proven success with localised brands, such as Betinia and CampoBet, and its recent partnerships, which have created dedicated local divisions and leagues. With Swiper, Soft2Bet takes localisation even further by introducing SEK wallets, dedicated Swedish-speaking dealers, and fully customised mobile apps, demonstrating a clear commitment to adapting each brand to local culture, regulatory standards, and player preferences.
Yoel Zuckerberg, Chief Product Officer at Soft2Bet, commented: “A great customer experience starts with cultural relevance. Swiper looks, feels and functions exactly like a Swedish app, because we’ve intentionally built it around Swedish user habits, from BankID logins and Swish payments to RNG certifications aligned with existing standards. Players can expect endless social-style content that feels completely authentic to their local experience.”
Swiper introduces several key features tailored specifically to Swedish players:
- One-handed swipe navigation for rapid game discovery
- Over 85,000 live and 70,000 pre-match sports betting events covering diverse sports markets with competitive odds
- Localised promotions tied directly to Swedish events and holidays
- The design is adapted to local player preferences and cultural context
In 2025, Soft2Bet successfully launched multiple brands and deployed several innovative MEGA engines across Europe, significantly redefining the local player experience. The Swiper launch further demonstrates Soft2Bet’s capability in converting its advanced B2B technology into engaging, highly localised, market-leading B2C products across 11 regulated markets.
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Proper Loud and Galactic Announce Groundbreaking Global Partnership to Launch the World’s First Socially-Driven Prediction Market Platform

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SEE BEYOND THE FANTASY: ZITRO TEASES BIG REVEAL AT G2E LAS VEGAS 2025

Zitro is gearing up for a milestone appearance at this year’s Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas, promising an experience filled with new content, innovation, and a highly anticipated product debut. Located in a premium new space on Fremont Street, Zitro’s booth will be 120% larger than last year, marking the company’s most significant investment at G2E to date. Zitro’s expanded presence underscores its unstoppable growth and commitment to the U.S. market.
Building on this momentum, a “new unveiling” will take place exclusively at the show—an experience crafted to awaken the senses. While details remain under wraps, this launch marks a significant step forward in the company’s product roadmap, and interest in this addition is already growing, making Zitro’s presence a must-see at G2E 2025.
In addition to this exciting reveal, attendees will experience an impressive showcase of new game titles for Zitro’s proven performer cabinet, CONCEPT. Featured games include fan favorites like Legendary Sword and King Fu Frog, and exciting additions such as River Gold, Tied Up! Coins, Goddess Saga, and Ancient Link. Also debuting are thrilling new adventures with Haunted Fortune, Octo Gold, Rainbow Birds, and Spin Fu, among others—all part of a new wave of content designed to deliver diverse gameplay experiences and drive performance on casino floors.
“We’re excited to return to G2E with a dramatically expanded presence, an unmatched lineup of new titles, and a groundbreaking product that we can’t wait to unveil,” said Derik Mooberry, CEO of Zitro USA. “Our growth in the U.S. is accelerating, and this year’s G2E is the perfect stage to show just how far we’ve come. Our expanded footprint reflects the strength of our portfolio and the trust our partners place in us. We look forward to welcoming visitors to see beyond the fantasy at our new booth and sharing the next chapter of Zitro’s story.”
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