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Evoplay launches industry-first Artbook and Comic Book to accompany Star Guardians

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February 8, 2022

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Game development studio Evoplay is delighted to announce the launch of iGaming’s first Artbook and Comic Book to accompany the launch of its flagship slot title, Star Guardians, both available via free access on the Evoplay website.

Titled ‘The World of Star Guardians’, the Artbook consists of two parts. The first part, told from the perspective of a survivor of a futuristic space-based war, serves as a warning of the upcoming war to the current population of Earth, allowing them to immerse themselves in the world of the Star Guardians.

The second business-focused part of the Artbook reveals additional details about the game, including the creative and development processes, as well as the importance of such a title to players and casino operators alike.

In addition to the Artbook, the tech-first studio has developed a digital Comic Book that includes a series of videos about the characters; Joe Butcher, Skyler, and Keliot, who make up Star Guardians’ Special Forces team.

Each character has different strengths, powers, and motivations, with the Comic Book delving deeper into each of the character’s unique backstory to create a more authentic experience.

Commenting on the industry-first launch, Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay and 2021 SBC Leader of the Year said: “In the wake of the hugely successful launch of Star Guardians, we have developed an Artbook and Comic Book to provide more details on the storyline and bring its fantastic story to life.

“We hope that the digital artwork does a lot to fill players and operators in on the futuristic universe that Star Guardians is set in, as well as the intricate background that each character possesses. Truly great games stand the test of the time – and we’re so proud so see Star Guardians outperforming even our most galactic expectations.”

Chelsea Pinho Head of Casino at Midnite

Octoplay builds lifetime-exclusive slot for Midnite in the UK

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25 minutes ago

July 9, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Midnite Express is the first bespoke title under the pair’s July 2025 partnership and adapts mechanics from Fire Rail Express: Hold And Win.

Octoplay has launched Midnite Express, a lifetime-exclusive branded slot built for UK operator Midnite. The title is the first custom product released under the companies’ partnership, which went live in July 2025.

Midnite Express is based on the game mechanics behind Fire Rail Express: Hold And Win, which Octoplay says is among its strongest-performing titles in the US. The supplier points to the EILERS-FANTINI Online Game Performance report, where it says the game has held a top-three position in the “New Top Game Ranks – Slots” category for three consecutive months.

“Midnite Express is the first custom product we’ve built for Midnite, and it’s a meaningful step in how this partnership is developing,” says Ralitsa Georgieva, CEO at Octoplay. “A year on from our initial launch, we’re moving from portfolio integration to co-developed content built specifically for their players. Adapting the mechanics behind one of our top-performing US titles for the UK with Midnite reflects how we work with operators who want more than off-the-shelf content.”

Chelsea Pinho, Head of Casino at Midnite adds: “Octoplay has been a strong content partner since we went live together last year, and Midnite Express is the result of a collaboration grounded in shared ambition. Having a lifetime exclusive title based on proven mechanics gives us a product we can put behind with confidence.”

The launch follows a run of UK integrations for Octoplay, including a recent go-live with Bally’s Intralot, and earlier integrations with Evoke’s 888 and Mr Green brands, Virgin Bet, and LiveScore Bet. Octoplay says it is now live in 18 regulated markets, including the UK, Malta, Romania, Croatia, Sweden, Slovakia, Italy, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Greece, Spain, Finland, Georgia, Brazil, New Jersey, Michigan, and Ontario.

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Blask replaces fixed plans with modular pricing for iGaming analytics

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25 minutes ago

July 9, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Blask has rolled out a modular subscription model for its AI-powered iGaming analytics platform, replacing its Early Adopters pricing plans. The company said customers can now build subscriptions by selecting countries, analytics modules, add-on features and the access period.

Under the new structure, the minimum configuration starts at €247 per month, or approximately €160 per month on an annual contract, according to the company. Blask said subscriptions can cover as little as a single country.

Blask said pricing is made up of base access to the platform plus selected products and markets. Market analytics covers 135 countries across three pricing tiers, ranging from €7 to €28 per country per month. Game analytics is available in 25 countries at €5 to €20 per country per month. State and province-level data is priced at €56 per month for the United States, and €28 per month each for Canada and Australia.

The company has also opened access to its data via an API, allowing customers to integrate metrics into their own analytics systems, CRM platforms and AI tools through MCP, without working inside the Blask interface. For companies looking for one-off work, Blask said it also offers customized reports combining its data with analysis from its research team.

“Analytics is now a basic condition for survival in this market,” said Max Tesla, chief executive and co-founder of Blask. “That is why we are making it more accessible: build a plan around your specific task, start with one country and scale when you are ready. Making analytics affordable has been part of Blask’s DNA from the very beginning.”

Blask added that the pricing update follows a week of industry recognition, after it received two awards at the 2026 iGB Affiliate Awards, winning Rising Star and Innovator of the Year.

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ReferOn wins Best Affiliate Management Platform at iGB Affiliate Awards 2026

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25 minutes ago

July 9, 2026

Wladimir P.

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The award was announced live at iGB LIVE, with the company pointing to product updates including its Refie UX layer.

ReferOn has won “Best Affiliate Management Platform” at the iGB Affiliate Awards 2026. The company said the award was announced live at iGB LIVE.

ReferOn positioned the recognition as a result of product development and customer growth over the past year, with a focus on simplifying affiliate operations through automation, real-time insights, and streamlined workflows.

The company also pointed to the introduction of Refie, described as an integrated UX layer designed to translate operational data into “clear, actionable insights” for affiliate teams across onboarding and daily performance tracking.

Alex Bukin, CEO of ReferOn, commented: “Winning the iGB Affiliate Award is a remarkable achievement for our entire team. As affiliate programs grow, so does the complexity behind them. From day one, our ambition has been to remove that complexity, so operators can focus on growth instead of operational friction. This recognition reinforces our belief that great B2B technology should be simpler, more intuitive, easier to work with, and built around the people who use it”.

ReferOn added that it has won other industry awards in the past 18 months, including ‘Affiliate System of the Year’ at AffPapa and ‘Best Affiliate Software’ at SiGMA, and said its roadmap includes expanding AI-powered assistance and increasing visibility into affiliate operations.

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