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Sports Betting Industry Leader and Ex-Fox Bet CEO Robin Chhabra Named Chairman of Red Knot

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September 24, 2021

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Global Leader in Sports Betting and iGaming Takes Chair of Red Knot; Sports Business Journal ‘Power Player’ and Four-Time Gaming Intelligence ‘Hot 50’ Nominee Assumes Board Leadership Role with World’s Only Sports, Sports Betting, iGaming and Gambling PR and Communications Agency

Red Knot has announced that Robin Chhabra, one of the most influential people in sports betting and iGaming M&A, has joined the PR and communications agency specializing in sports, sports betting and iGaming in the U.S., UK, Europe, Asia and worldwide.

Chhabra is currently President of Tekkorp Digital Acquisition Corp, and brings unrivalled experience of leadership and strategy in the retail and digital gaming industry to Red Knot, which has now established its U.S. base in Austin, Texas just one year after the founding of the agency in 2020. His resumé includes heading corporate strategy, M&A, and business development at two industry leaders, The Stars Group and William Hill, as well as serving as CEO of Fox Bet. Chhabra has been named as one of Gaming Intelligence’s ‘Hot 50’ on four separate occasions and as a ‘Power Player’ by Sports Business Journal.

“I am delighted to join Red Knot as Chairman, especially at such an exciting time for the agency as we grow in the U.S. and worldwide,” commented Robin Chhabra. “The U.S. market is seeing exponential growth in the sports, sports betting, and gaming sectors, and many of the companies I meet are crying out for deep specialist knowledge to help craft their communications to consumers, the trade and to potential investors and acquirers. I have worked with the Red Knot partners on a number of projects, globally and specifically in the USA, and their passion for the industry is infectious. I am excited to help the team continue its growth, both in the U.S. and worldwide.”

Red Knot was founded in 2020 by media and industry veterans Andy Clerkson, Rich Thorp, Camilla Wright and Romilly Evans to bring a fresh approach to PR and communications for the sport, gaming and betting world. Tom Webb joined as U.S. Head of Operations in 2021, adding to a partner group which has worked with some of the biggest names in sports, media, sports betting and gaming worldwide.

“Robin is one of our industry’s mightiest deal makers and no doubt the most connected man in sports betting and gaming,” added Red Knot Founder, Andy Clerkson. “His strategic guidance will help establish Red Knot as the sports betting sector’s go-to communications firm.”

Red Knot offers a diverse range of PR and communications services, from PR, brand and marketing strategy, to tactical services including press office functions, reputation management, crisis communications planning and activation, content creation, design and social media management. The agency is also experienced in monitoring, evaluation and reporting, enabling brands to work with Red Knot on all stages of PR and communications activities – from planning to activation, through to monitoring and evaluation.

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Tequity agrees RGS licensing deal with Fantasma Games

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48 mins ago

May 2, 2024

Zoltan Tundik

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Listed Swedish studio to benefit from increased speed to market

Tequity, the up-and-coming iGaming software pioneer, has agreed an integration deal with innovative studio Fantasma Games.

The integration of Tequity’s agile, licensed modular platform is expected to boost the speed-to-market capabilities of Fantasma, as the studio aims to grow its presence in key markets including North America.

Tequity’s platform incorporates a Remote Gaming Server (RGS) that increases operational efficiencies. Once live, Fantasma will be able to reach the next level by adding partners at a quicker rate, as it looks to meet operator demand for fresh types of content including increasingly popular sweepstakes.

The latest deal, with a studio listed on the Swedish stock market, follows on from successful launches of Tequity technology with sports betting-focused Parlaybay, multiplayer specialist BeyondPlay and slots supplier AvatarUX.

Tequity offers founders, start-ups, scale-ups and established companies across the iGaming sector a wide range of software modules that can be hand-picked to meet the needs of specific projects.

Krzysztof Opałka, Chief Technology Officer at Tequity, said: “We are excited to be working with Fantasma Gaming, to help further their growth in key markets worldwide.

“This partnership illustrates the power of our platform in delivering an efficient RGS solution that speeds up the launch process of their top-quality content. The Tequity platform offers a strong foundation for licensees wishing to create and deliver unique content to operators.”

Fredrik Johansson, CEO and Founder of Fantasma Games, added: “Thanks to the Tequity platform, Fantasma Games is working faster and smarter across a number of areas, allowing us to bring innovative content to our partners at speed.

“This integration significantly boosts our growth potential, as we look to increase the number of operator partners we work with around the world and deliver them relevant, localised and exciting games.”

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Realistic Games introduces endless spins in Maxiplier

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May 2, 2024

Zoltan Tundik

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Maxiplier combines a retro-inspired theme with revolutionary gameplay. Speedometer-style icons, on reels two and four, act as both wilds and multipliers that can increase wins up to 20x. Land two of these multipliers simultaneously for a potential max multiplier of 400x.

Maxiplier will launch with the highly anticipated 1-2-infinity ante bet mechanic. Land two scatters on the first two reels and trigger an infinite amount of respins. Collect wins until the third scatter lands, unlocking the thrilling free spins round.

The free spins round features enhanced multiplier wilds alongside the 1-2-Infinity respins, for even bigger wins. This exciting bonus builds upon the success of Realistic Games’ recent hits like Fortune Fortress and Chicken or the Egg? solidifying its position as an industry innovator.

Amy Brewis, Account Manager at Realistic Games, said: “We’re excited to be launching Maxiplier, a game with fresh mechanics that allows players the chance to win infinite respins. Multiplier wilds in both the base game and free spins keep things thrilling, and the 1-2-Infinity ante bet adds another layer of engagement.

“We expect players to love the chance for endless respins, a feature we’ve evolved from our popular Catch 22 slot. We can’t wait to see the response from players and operators alike!”

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Play’n GO breaks new ground with entrance into third Argentinian province

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May 2, 2024

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Swedish gaming giants’ games now available in the province of Córdoba’s newly regulated market

Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, has today announced their expansion into yet another new regulated market, as the Swedish gaming giant has agreed a partnership with Betsson in the province of Córdoba, Argentina.

Argentina is currently in a process of regulation for online gaming purposes on a province-by-province basis, and the partnership with Betsson sees Play’n GO enter yet another regulated market, keeping up the momentum from 2023 that saw the company expand its global reach.

This announcement sees Betsson’s players in Córdoba gain access to Play’n GO’s entire catalogue of games, including classics such as Book of Dead, Reactoonz, and Moon Princess.

This announcement is a signal of intent from Play’n GO, who reiterate their commitment to be present in every regulated market in the world.

Michele Stefanelli, Sales Leader, LATAM and Southern Europe, Play’n GO said: “Our first foray into a new region is always exciting for us, and we’re looking forward to a successful partnership with Betsson in Córdoba. Players around the world, and especially in the LATAM region, have already shown their fondness for our content, and we’re quietly confident that this new region will be no different. We are on record with our commitment to a safe, regulated industry, and we’re very pleased to see that approach rolled out globally by lawmakers and operators alike.”

Maximiliano Bellio, Managing Director Betsson Argentina, added: “We’re pleased to welcome Play’n GO to the Betsson family here in the Córdoba region, and we look forward to many years of success together. Like Play’n GO, Betsson is committed to a sustainable industry model, so this partnership makes perfect sense for both parties. We’re sure our players will be as excited as we are once they start playing these games that have proven so popular around the world, so let’s get started.”

Play’n GO’s games are already available in the autonomous city of Buenos Aires and Buenos Aires Province within Argentina’s federal system.