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Platipus Gaming unites with Livespins

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May 31, 2022

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Exciting game developer that is particularly popular with players at crypto casinos now available on the innovative live streaming platform

Malta: 31 May 2022 – Livepsins has taken the online casino industry by storm with its mission to socially charge player experiences via its innovative streaming and bet behind platform, and now slot developer Platipus Gaming has joined its ranks as a studio partner.

Livespins is already live with operator CasinoFriday.com and has proved to be hugely popular with players looking for new ways to experience and enjoy online casino.

The deal means that Livespins streamers can now use the studio’s games, which are particularly popular with players at crypto casinos, for their broadcasts and enabling them to stream popular titles such as Wild Spin, Joker Chase and 7& Hot Fruits.

Founded in 2014, Platipus Gaming has emerged as a leading developer of eye-catching HTML5 slots and table games that deliver fun, challenging and imaginative player experiences that have seen its titles stand out from the crowd.

Not only can players watch the action as it takes place across the reels, but Livespins’ cutting-edge platform allows them to get directly involved by betting behind the streamer. This creates a group bet but with each player able to set their own bet value and number of spins.

Social interaction is also a key part of the Livespins experience, and this is provided by players being able to communicate with the streamer and each other throughout. They can also add reactions to the explosive gameplay taking place throughout the stream.

Michael Pedersen, CCO at Livespins, said: “Platipus Gaming has earned a reputation for developing slots that stand out in game lobbies thanks to their striking design and big sound. Gameplay is also next level, with its slots packed full of features and bonuses.

“It is these qualities that make its slots perfect for streamers looking to excite and entertain their audiences with each spin. That we enable players to bet behind the action takes this a step further, and I look forward to our streamers and players enjoying this unique combination.

Vladyslav Garanko, CMO at Platipus Gaming, added: “We are thrilled to have joined forces with Livespins and for its streamers to be able to play our games and broadcast the action to their audiences. Streaming is absolutely the future of online casino and this partnership enables us to leverage its huge potential.”

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EasyWin closes second seed round at $20m valuation

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2 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Real-money casual puzzle tournament startup says an EU private investor backed the April 2026 round.

EasyWin, a U.S.-based real-money gaming startup, said it has closed its second seed funding round at a $20 million valuation. The company announced the round in April 2026 and said it was backed by a private investor from the European Union.

The company previously closed its first seed round in December 2025 at a $15.5 million valuation. That round included funding from Velo Partners, Vladimir Nikolsky and several private angel investors.

EasyWin was founded by Ivan Leshkevich, a former executive at mobile game publisher and developer Mamboo Entertainment. The startup, which currently has a team of eight, says it has built a global tournament platform for casual puzzle games with cash prizes and operates across major markets.

Since launching in 2025, EasyWin reported 25% month-over-month growth in user spending and a 4.9 average user rating. It also said it has expanded into 12 countries with localized legal opinions and payment infrastructure, received PayPal approval for its MCC, and completed payments-stack integrations with global providers.

The company also said it has obtained GLI certification “confirming compliance with U.S. regulations for skill-based gaming products.” Leshkevich said: “In the long term, we aim to become a leading global skill-based gaming platform. To achieve this, we focus on a strong product USP and new AI-based dev tools.”

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Plaza Hotel & Casino sets $250,000 Super Bingo event for July 3-5

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May 6, 2026

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Downtown Las Vegas property says the July Super Bingo will be its largest prize purse to date, with sessions on July 4-5.

Plaza Hotel & Casino will stage a $250,000 “Super Bingo” event in Las Vegas July 3-5, positioning it as a special edition tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary. The operator said the prize pool is the largest in the series’ history.

“The Plaza will be celebrating its 55th anniversary and the 250th anniversary of our great country in July, so it is only fitting that we make our Super Bingo event that month our biggest and best ever,” said Jonathan Jossel, CEO of the Plaza Hotel & Casino. “Our Super Bingo events have always drawn a packed crowd to our convention space, and we anticipate the July event to sell out quickly.”

According to the Plaza, Super Bingo draws nearly 1,000 attendees, including visitors traveling from Hawaii and Canada. For the July edition, bingo-only registration is set at $250 per person for gameplay on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5. The Plaza is also offering an optional five-night hotel package priced at $200 per person, with no resort fee, for check-in July 2 and check-out July 6.

The Plaza outlined the payout structure as 20 games paying $1,999 each day, plus a daily “super coverall” of $60,000, second place of $15,000, and third place of $10,020. The casino said prizes will be paid in cash and players must be present to win.

Outside of the special event, the Plaza said its bingo room runs six daily sessions at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and is located two floors above the main casino.

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EasyWin closes second seed round at $20m valuation

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2 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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U.S.-based real-money gaming startup says the round was backed by a private investor from the European Union.

EasyWin, a Delaware-based real-money gaming startup, said it has closed its second seed funding round at a $20 million valuation in April 2026. The company said the round was backed by a private investor from the European Union.

The announcement follows EasyWin’s first seed round, which the company said closed in December 2025 at a $15.5 million valuation. EasyWin said that round included funding from Velo Partners, Vladimir Nikolsky and several private angel investors.

Founded by Ivan Leshkevich, a former executive at mobile game publisher and developer Mamboo Entertainment, EasyWin said it has built a global tournament platform for casual puzzle games with cash prizes. The company said it operates across major markets with a team of eight people.

EasyWin said that since launching in 2025 it has delivered 25% month-over-month growth in user spending and maintains a 4.9 average user rating. The company also said it has expanded into 12 countries with localized legal opinions and payment infrastructure.

On product and compliance milestones, EasyWin said it received PayPal approval for its MCC and completed full integration of its payments stack with leading global providers. The company also said it has obtained GLI certification from an independent testing agency, which it said confirms compliance with U.S. regulations for skill-based gaming products.

“In the long term, we aim to become a leading global skill-based gaming platform,” said Ivan Leshkevich, founder of EasyWin. “To achieve this, we focus on a strong product USP and new AI-based dev tools.”

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