Latest News

IMG ARENA adds Ryder Cup to the Golf Event Centre

Published

5 years ago

August 12, 2021

George Miller

Reading Time: 2 minutes

PGA of America and Ryder Cup Europe collaboration will deliver an enhanced fan experience at the biennial contest

IMG ARENA, a leading sports betting service and content hub, has acquired the data distribution rights to the Ryder Cup.

The biennial match play event will be part of IMG ARENA’s ever-growing Golf Event Centre, which already includes European Tour events, as well as the PGA Championship, also run by the PGA of America.

The Ryder Cup features the United States versus Europe and will next take place at Whistling Straits, in Kohler, Wisconsin, from September 21-26, 2021.

IMG ARENA will package and present the data from the Ryder Cup for sportsbook operators via the Golf Event Centre, working with the organisers and rights holders at the PGA of America and Ryder Cup Europe. The partnership will allow sports bettors to enjoy a comprehensive range of real-time, shot-by-shot data and markets, as well as interactive course visualisations.

The purpose-built sports betting solution is an industry-first product that enables interactive in-play betting on the sport.

Max Wright, SVP Commercial of IMG ARENA, said “As an iconic sporting showpiece, the addition of the Ryder Cup to the Golf Event Centre cements its status as a must-have product.

“Sports bettors will be able to enjoy a totally new and unique experience at this year’s event, with a never-seen-before range of data and content to consume as they enjoy a magical three days of action.”

Seth Waugh, PGA of America CEO, said: “This experience allows fans to engage with our most unique flagship event – the Ryder Cup – in a way that they’ve never been able to before. This is an entirely new avenue to globally reach a world of people, beyond just dedicated golf fans, and importantly to continue the momentum of growing interest in the game from an increasingly diverse fan base.”

Guy Kinnings, European Tour Deputy CEO, Ryder Cup Director and Chief Commercial Officer, said: “The Golf Event Centre offers a new way for fans to enjoy and experience the Ryder Cup, a global event that transcends our sport.

“We have been working closely with IMG ARENA across our European Tour events since 2019 and the inclusion of the Ryder Cup in the Golf Event Centre is the natural next step in that partnership.”

Headquartered in London, IMG ARENA works with more than 470 leading sportsbook brands worldwide to deliver live streaming video and data feeds for more than 45,000 sports events annually, as well as for on-demand virtual sports products including the UFC Event Centre. In 2020, more than 210 million hours of IMG ARENA content was watched by 69 million unique viewers around the globe. IMG ARENA’s clients include the ATP, UFC, European Tour, PGA TOUR and the FA.

Latest News

Vegangster’s Hubster AI Enables Brands to Launch Without a Single Support Ticket

Published

2 minutes ago

February 26, 2026

Master Editor

Vegangster has introduced Hubster AI, a built-in conversational assistant designed to simplify platform setup and daily operations for operators. The tool allows clients to ask practical questions about platform features and receive instant, structured, step-by-step guidance.

Unlike traditional support models that rely on account manager availability and ticket queues, Hubster AI operates 24/7 and supports all major languages. Operators can configure features, adjust settings, and navigate workflows independently without waiting for working hours.

Hubster AI provides detailed operational guidance across the entire platform, including:

Player Account Management
Bonus and promotion setup
Game and lobby management
CRM workflows
CMS and content updates
Reporting and analytics

Each response delivers clear instructions and, where relevant, direct access to pre-recorded video walkthroughs demonstrating the exact process.

Several brands have already completed onboarding and platform configuration without submitting setup tickets, relying entirely on Hubster AI for operational guidance.

“My idea is to make complex things simple,” said Tatjana Danevica, Product Operations Specialist at Vegangster. “Operators should not deeply need technical expertise or constant support interaction to launch and manage a brand. Hubster AI turns platform knowledge into an always-available guide, removing friction and allowing teams to move.”

Hubster AI forms part of Vegangster’s broader strategy to eliminate the skill barrier in iGaming by turning complex platform knowledge into instant, practical guidance operators can use in real time.

About Vegangster

Vegangster provides a full-stack iGaming platform engineered for speed, scalability, and operator control. Its turnkey and white-label solutions integrate casino content, payments, CRM, compliance, and engagement tools into a single mobile-first system.

Press Contact
Romans Kozlovskis
[email protected]

ELA Games

ELA Games Powers the Reels with Retro-Electric Slot “Rapid Wild”

Published

4 minutes ago

February 26, 2026

Wladimir P.

ela-games-powers-the-reels-with-retro-electric-slot-“rapid-wild”

The studio’s newest high-volatility game fuses traditional casino visuals with fiery multipliers, sticky wilds, and an increasing jackpot.

ELA Games has officially launched its latest slot, Rapid Wild. This neon-filled title immerses players in the core of a high-stakes competition, merging classic arcade visuals with a frantic energy to the gameplay.

A Charged Vintage Slot

Though ELA Games has built a unique identity with immersive worlds and character-driven narratives, Rapid Wild seeks to demonstrate the team’s adaptability and provide players with unparalleled slot excitement. Bathed in a radiant violet light, the game features a smooth, retro design. Gold bars, fortunate dice, and blazing jackpots throb across the 5×3 grid, forming an energetic atmosphere for gamers who enjoy arcade-style thrills with a stronger impact.

At the core of Rapid Wild lies a quest to seek out the Crazy Hot symbols. The process is simple yet fulfilling: the greater the number of symbols that appear on the reels, the larger the jackpot grows. Competitors who can endure the pressure and effectively complete the board will seize the grand reward before the flames diminish.

Explosive No-Cost Games and Turbocharged Wilds

The classic slot experience is enhanced with a genuine array of features. Landing Scatters activates the bonus round, granting 8, 16, or 25 Free Games based on the count of triggering symbols. Amidst these rotations, the genuine strength of the Wilds is revealed:

● Multiplier Wilds: Wilds that double (x2) and triple (x3) enhance the reels to boost winnings.

● Sticky Wilds: These icons adhere to the grid for two extra spins, securing your fortune.

Game Statistics:

● Spools: 5×3

● Winning Lines: 10

● RTP: 94.08% / 96.00%

● Volatility: Elevated (4/5)

● Maximum Win: x5,000 (€250,000)

The post ELA Games Powers the Reels with Retro-Electric Slot “Rapid Wild” appeared first on Eastern European Gaming | Global iGaming & Tech Intelligence Hub.

Bet It Drives

CoinsPaid CEO Max Krupyshev on Bet It Drives: Crypto Secrets and Why “Zero Risk” Is the Fastest Way to Lose a Deal

Published

4 minutes ago

February 26, 2026

Wladimir P.

coinspaid-ceo-max-krupyshev-on-bet-it-drives:-crypto-secrets-and-why-“zero-risk”-is-the-fastest-way-to-lose-a-deal

Max Krupyshev has been in crypto since 2013—long before it was “the usual.” In Bet It Drives podcast Season 4, Episode 3, the CoinsPaid and CryptoProcessing.com CEO joins host Yevhen Krazhan in Barcelona to explain why trust and controls decide who scales.

“Crypto was never anonymous—that was a misconception,” Max Krupyshev says in the podcast.

From there, he breaks down how the industry matured, why mass adoption is inevitable, and why the biggest risks today aren’t what most people think they are.

During the episode, Max digs into:

Is crypto still associated with money laundering?
Can crypto transactions still be completely anonymous?
The most common crypto fraud patterns in B2B
How to win big deals in business (and the fastest way to lose one)
What he dislikes in iGaming + crypto, and what the industry needs to fix next
The 8-Bitcoin story: what he spent it on, and why he doesn’t regret it
His most remarkable iGaming partnership, and why it mattered
Where crypto will be in 10 years, and what happens to cash along the way

Alongside the industry discussion, Episode 3 brings back Confess or Call, when Max is pushed into a dramatic prank call: ringing his Head of Sales with an “urgent” request.

“This episode is practical,” said Yevhen Krazhan, CSO at GR8 Tech and host of Bet It Drives. “Max explains the risks, how fraud happens in practice, and what operators should look for in a payment provider. If you handle payments in iGaming, this episode lays out what matters, and what doesn’t.”

Season 4 opened with a CEO episode with Cedomir Tomic (Founder of Alea) and Oleksandr Feshchenko (CEO of GR8 Tech), followed by Akhil Sarin on marketing and partnerships at Stake. Episode 3 is aimed at operators, affiliates, and product teams who want to understand crypto beyond the obvious. Episode 4 features Marek Suchar breaking down esports betting.

Watch or listen to Season 4, Episode 3 with Max Krupyshev on:

The post CoinsPaid CEO Max Krupyshev on Bet It Drives: Crypto Secrets and Why “Zero Risk” Is the Fastest Way to Lose a Deal appeared first on Eastern European Gaming | Global iGaming & Tech Intelligence Hub.