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Betbazar recruits Platipus Gaming for next-gen entertainment ecosystem

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4 years ago

January 20, 2022

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Innovative slots developer set to benefit from provider’s industry-leading global reach

Betbazar, the global entertainment ecosystem that connects providers with their respective operators and platforms, has added Platipus Gaming to its portfolio as it continues to expand its next-gen offering with the addition of casino titles.

Platipus is an international development studio specialising in innovative and unique HTML5 games for the online gaming market. The supplier provides premium games to the world’s most respected and acclaimed online casino operators.

One of the key elements of Platipus` product is attention to detail in the design, as the company aims to deliver an unforgettable experience of sublime artwork complemented by absorbing animation, splendid sounds, and captivating gameplay.

Already proven as a player favourite across the continent, the deal will make Platipus Gaming’s premium content available to Betbazar’s extensive catalogue of operator partners across European, LatAm and other global markets.

The partnership follows Betbazar’s recent rebrand and product overhaul as it continues to expand its next-gen offering to serve a wide variety of tier-one operator brands.

Originally focused on sports betting, Betbazar has greatly enhanced its ecosystem in recent months to encompass casino and other next-gen gaming solutions as demand for its products by tier-one operators continues to surge.

Commenting on the deal, Stanislav Mykhailov, Sales Director at Betbazar said: “At Betbazar we pride ourselves on matching operator and supplier demand better than anyone else. We know the customer, we know the market, and we know exactly how to provide a wide range of products to entertain and engage players.

“We have an enormous number of leads created by our top business development team that we continue to grow by the day, and this will benefit Platipus Gaming hugely as they continue to grow.

“With a truly immersive gaming experience, Platipus Gaming offers some highly innovative titles and we look forward to improving our ecosystem by continuing to boost our casino portfolio to attract the next generation of player.”

Vladyslav Garanko, Chief Marketing Officer at Platipus added: “Betbazar is a company that has consistently thought outside the box in recent years, and we are delighted to be part of their entertainment ecosystem as we continue to grow in Europe and global markets.

“We work incredibly hard at developing innovative, eye-catching content and this deal will ensure a much larger audience gets to enjoy our products.”

With a client roster including Bet365, Parimatch, BetVictor, Fortuna and William Hill, Betbazar has proven key to driving incremental revenue and digital transformation for the industry’s leading operator brands.

Unafraid to invest in companies that it sees potential in, Betbazar digs deep into their clients’ pain points, figuring out where they could be stronger and presenting a solution relevant to them based on their vast industry experience across multiple verticals.

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Tony Bellew signs as PartyPoker brand ambassador through 2026

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2 days ago

July 10, 2026

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Former WBC cruiserweight champion to appear at PartyPoker Tour UK stops and take part in online activations.

PartyPoker has appointed former WBC Cruiserweight World Champion Tony Bellew as a brand ambassador for the remainder of 2026, with appearances tied to the operator’s live PartyPoker Tour and online poker offering.

The company said Bellew will be “a regular face” at its remaining UK tour stops this season following an earlier appearance at the PartyPoker Tour Birmingham. Bellew will also take part in online activity linked to the PartyPoker schedule.

“I had such a great time at the PartyPoker Tour Birmingham. The atmosphere, the people and the passion for the game were incredible. I’m really excited to be joining the PartyPoker team for the rest of the year, getting involved at the live events, meeting players and seeing where the cards take me,” Bellew said.

PartyPoker said Bellew is scheduled to attend each remaining UK stop on the 2026 PartyPoker Tour: London in July, Glasgow in August, Cork in November, and London in December. The operator also referenced a series of exclusive online events running alongside the live calendar.

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Arizona regulator orders five operators to stop alleged illegal gambling activity

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2 days ago

July 10, 2026

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Cease-and-desist letters cite alleged felonies and underage access tied to BetOpenly, Bookmaker, Club WPT Online Poker, Kutt Inc., and Raffle Creator.

The Arizona Department of Gaming said it has issued cease-and-desist orders to five online platforms—BetOpenly, Bookmaker, Club WPT Online Poker, Kutt Inc., and Raffle Creator—after investigations that the Department says involved alleged illegal gambling activity and underage access in Arizona.

In its announcement, the Department said each enforcement action alleges conduct giving rise to three felonies under Arizona law: promotion of gambling, illegal control of an enterprise, and money laundering. The agency cited Arizona’s prohibition on gambling unless specifically authorized (Ariz. Rev. Stat. Tit. 13, Ch. 33) and said the legal gambling age in the state is 21.

“Arizona is taking decisive action against illegal gambling operators that put Arizonans at risk,” said Jackie Johnson, Department Director. “Our top priority is protecting Arizonans and I’m grateful for the efforts of our intelligence unit led by Chief Law Enforcement Officer Doug Jensen to do just that. Through these cease-and-desist orders we are putting operators on notice: their conduct runs contrary to Arizona law and they must stop promoting illegal gambling.”

The Department’s letters describe different alleged violations by operator. For BetOpenly, the Department said peer-to-peer gambling rules prohibit third-party benefit, and alleged the platform benefited via a commission structure while enabling event wagering and daily fantasy sports contests without the required state licenses, including availability to underage Arizonans. For Bookmaker, the Department said its investigation found wagering on horse racing, casino games, and sports betting without an event wagering license or an advanced deposit wagering provider license, adding that online casino games are not legal in Arizona.

For Club WPT Online Poker, the Department alleged the platform enabled individuals under 21 in Arizona to enter pay-to-play online poker tournaments for prizes while using deceptive “no purchase necessary” language; the Department said online poker is illegal in Arizona. For Kutt Inc., the Department said Arizona “social” gambling prohibits third-party benefit and directed the operator to stop allowing Arizona users to deposit money and wager on sports, politics, pop culture, and casino-style games. For Raffle Creator, the Department said the operator did not meet requirements that allow Arizona nonprofits to conduct lawful raffles and alleged it allowed people under 21 to purchase tickets for prize chances.

The Department said the notified entities are directed to immediately stop all gambling operations and activities in Arizona “whether through mobile applications, online, or otherwise,” and to cease any future illegal gambling in the state. It added that future actions may include criminal charges or civil action against entities, principals, and employees, and that operators “may be subject to a potential award of restitution” and forfeiture of monies acquired due to the alleged conduct.

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Former WBC World Champion Tony Bellew Joins PartyPoker as Brand Ambassador

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2 days ago

July 10, 2026

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Tony Bellew has officially joined the PartyPoker Brand Ambassador team for the remainder of 2026, strengthening the brand’s growing roster of ambassadors and reinforcing its commitment to bringing poker to a wider audience.

A former WBC Cruiserweight World Champion and one of Britain’s most recognisable sporting personalities, Bellew will play an active role across both PartyPoker’s live tour and online offering throughout the rest of the year.

Speaking about joining the team, Tony Bellew said: “I had such a great time at the PartyPoker Tour Birmingham. The atmosphere, the people and the passion for the game were incredible. I’m really excited to be joining the PartyPoker team for the rest of the year, getting involved at the live events, meeting players and seeing where the cards take me.”

His return follows a hugely successful appearance at the PartyPoker Tour Birmingham earlier this year, where he embraced the atmosphere, spent time with players and immersed himself in the event. After thoroughly enjoying the experience, Bellew will now become a regular face at the remaining UK stops on the PartyPoker Tour throughout the rest of the 2026 season.

As part of his ambassadorial role, Bellew will attend every remaining UK stop PartyPoker Tour in 2026:

London – July
Glasgow – August
Cork – November
London – December

With four live festival stops and a series of exclusive online events still to come, players will have plenty of opportunities to meet Bellew at the tables throughout the remainder of the 2026 PartyPoker calendar. Look out for opportunities to take him on online, and at the PartyPoker Tour in Glasgow, Cork and London.

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