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Checkd Group adds pocket pair of new poker recruits

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Lee Johnston and Sophia Darling appointed at ambitious iGaming business

Fast-growing iGaming business Checkd Group has drawn itself a winning hand with the appointment of two new hires to its Checkd Media poker division.

Lee Johnston has joined the Manchester-based company as its new Poker Manager, with Sophia Darling installed as new Poker Executive. The pair will lead Checkd’s poker strategy, which is spearheaded by the popular Footy Accumulators Poker League, powered by PokerStars.

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Johnston is a highly experienced figure in the poker industry, who as Head of Events for Ace King Group led live and tournament marketing projects for global brands PPPoker and KKPoker across Europe, Asia and LatAm. He also created VGC Poker, one of the biggest poker rooms in the north of the UK, and also held a role as manager at bwin.party’s World Poker Tour.

Darling has previous experience of working as a Freelance Data Analyst and Content Creator at PokerStars and will assist the push to further grow a segment that has been a hit for Checkd Media’s 1.5 million-strong social community.

The Footy Accumulators Poker League allows players to compete for weekly and monthly leaderboard prizes, with over £10,000 given away each month. Originally launched during lockdown, Checkd Media recently signed a new long-term deal with PokerStars to freshen up the tournaments, content and sign-up offers.

Checkd Media Managing Director Alex Beecham said: “The Footy Accumulators Poker League continues to go from strength to strength and has been given fresh momentum through the new partnership with PokerStars, the largest real money online poker site in the world.

“Lee and Sophia both bring with them significant knowledge and experience from the poker world. We are excited to have them on board as we continue to grow what has quickly become an essential element within our varied product mix and one that drives traffic while providing rich entertainment for our communities.”

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Checkd Media Poker Manager Lee Johnston said: “The development of the Footy Accumulators Poker League has been widely noted within the poker industry and my aim is to take it forward to the next level.

“This is an exciting time to join a business that has real ambition and I can’t wait to get started.”

Checkd Media Poker Executive Sophia Darling said: “It has been fascinating to see how the Footy Accumulators Poker League has grown since it came into being during lockdown.

“It is clear that there is still a strong demand for poker from the social community and our aim is to serve up the slickest entertainment possible, offering some great prizes while increasing traffic for our partners.”

 

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Stakelogic Live Casino Launches in Switzerland with 7melons.ch Deal

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Industry-leading content provider makes Swiss live casino debut with 7melons.ch

Swiss live casino enthusiasts will get their first taste of Stakelogic Live’s casino content thanks to an exciting new partnership with 7melons.ch.

Players at 7melons.ch will have full access to Stakelogic Live’s innovative live casino portfolio, which includes groundbreaking titles like Blackjack and Super Stake Blackjack and different Roulette types.

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Stakelogic’s live casino output sets a gold standard within the industry. Games are broadcast live from purpose-built studios in Malta and the Netherlands using cutting-edge, high-definition streaming technology, ensuring a unique and immersive experience for players.

The developer already has a strong presence in Switzerland, with its slot selection enjoyed by players at several top casinos. This new strategic partnership with 7melons.ch, a hugely respected casino in the country, will allow it to introduce its live casino offering and cement its position as a must-have developer.

Neil Tanti, Senior Sales Manager at Stakelogic, said: Swiss players have always loved our slot content, and we decided now was the perfect time to introduce our live casino games to the country. 7melons.ch is renowned for its player-centric approach and brilliant platform, which makes it the ideal partner to work alongside for our live casino debut.

Players in Switzerland demand the best from their online casino experience, and our industry-leading software and creative approach to live casinos will fulfill this need.

Gerald Fineder, Head of Online Gaming at 7melons.ch, said: We have long been admirers of Stakelogic’s live casino output, and we can not wait to introduce it to our players. Live casino is a huge vertical for us, and we strive to offer our players the best of the best. Working alongside partners like Stakelogic Live, ensures we achieve this.

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Sportradar and Oddin.gg ink AV betting agreement to elevate and expand esports reach

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Sportradar and Oddin.gg, an award-winning B2B betting-solutions provider for esports, today announced they have entered into a multi-year strategic partnership to offer audiovisual streaming of Oddin’s exclusive esports content to Sportradar’s betting operator clients around the world.

The deal will support Oddin.gg’s growth ambitions in the expanding global esports market, whose betting turnover was estimated to be €83 billion in 2023. It will extend the reach of Oddin.gg’s official competition content by leveraging Sportradar’s market leading position as an AV betting provider.

Sportradar’s global network of 900+ betting operator clients will benefit from the opportunity to offer greater volume and a wider variety of live streamed esports events to their customers, increasing opportunities for engagement with existing and new betting markets. The partnership also paves the way for future collaboration in other areas.

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Oddin.gg holds the official rights to high-profile competitions including the newly released Counter Strike 2 (CS2) which Sportradar will distribute to sportsbooks through the company’s integrated streaming product, providing access to prominent competitions globally and enabling operators to offer exciting new content to their customers.

A number of prestigious competitions are featured in the partnership, including:

• PGL Copenhagen Major 2024, the first Major for the newly released Counter Strike 2;
• Dacha DOTA2 Qualifiers and Main Events;
• Dacha Counter Strike 2 Qualifiers and Main Events;
• Tipsport MCR 2024.

Patrick Mostboeck, SVP Fan Engagement, Sportradar said: “This agreement further strengthens Sportradar’s esports offering while supporting Oddin.gg in realising their growth plans through AV streaming for betting. Sportradar’s ultra-low latency audiovisual outputs, as well as our comprehensive Live Odds and real-time trading solutions, provide betting operators with the critical materials they need to commercialise the global, highly engaged esports fan base.”

Vlastimil Venclik, CEO and co-founder of Oddin.gg shared: “As the forefront innovator in the esports betting sector, Oddin.gg is embarking on a journey by aligning with Sportradar, a leader in the realm of sports data and content distribution. This partnership is not just a collaboration but a combination of distinct strengths, where Sportradar’s extensive and sophisticated video distribution capabilities are set to be the vehicle for our unparalleled esports odds and analytical insights. This strategic alliance aims to harness the best of both worlds, merging our profound expertise and nuanced understanding of the esports betting market with Sportradar’s wide-reaching video distribution.”

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Wizard Games brings back unique pay-as-you-see mechanics in Digipays

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NeoGames S.A subsidiary Wizard Games has brought back its fan-favourite visible payout mechanics where combinations of digits are awarded, in the latest release Digipays.

The 3×3 slot offers extremely basic payout mechanics, with no paying symbols on the reels apart from blank diamonds or numbers. Two consecutive digits on the same payline will award the number that it reflects. For example, if the numbers 0 and 1 land on the last two reels, players will win 1x. If 1 lands on the first column, followed by two 0s, they will win 100x.

Digipays offers a respin feature if the golden coin lands on the third reel. This awards three respins, where any number landing becomes sticky for the duration. Wins are awarded after every respin, without the count resetting.

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In addition, players can boost their chance of triggering the respins via an increased stake feature. The title is the latest by Wizard Games to use this unique and popular mechanics, following high-performing Teddy’s Tavern and Bier Haus Riches.

Megan Easey, Director of Operations at Wizard Games, said: “This visible digits combination pay mechanics has proven to be a firm favourite with players, with its incredibly easy to understand payouts ensuring that every spin triggers excitement.

“With our respins mode offering significant chances of big wins on all three reels, we’re confident that Digipays will be another bold, popular addition to our slot offering.”

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