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Live Tech Games scoops a hat trick at National StartUp Awards

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4 years ago

June 28, 2022

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Midlands-founded startup Live Tech Games, now based in London, has been awarded three awards at the Midlands final of the illustrious National StartUp Awards. Following a successful launch to thousands of players nationwide, a pilot with ITV’s This Morning resulting in a multi-million investment from the TV giant, and a step into the US international game market, Live Tech Games has now been named as the Overall Startup of the Year, Digital Startup and Young Entrepreneurs of the Year at the Midlands Final of the StartUp Awards National Series.

The StartUp Awards National Series debuted this year to highlight the dynamic startup scene across the country that skyrocketed during the pandemic, and has been rolled out in nine UK nations and regions, supported nationally by BT, Clearco, Moblox, Fearless Adventures and with regional support from Moja Group. The final was held in Birmingham and saw 20 awards given out to top new businesses. The awards were judged by a panel of prominent industry experts, including successful entrepreneurs such as Stefania Pellegrino of Purely, Tom Walker of Holy Moly Dips and serial entrepreneur Piers Linney.

Live Tech Games launched during the pandemic and is pioneering a new wave of digital entertainment on a global scale. The UK market launch started in 2020 with Roshambo Live – a competitive rock, paper, scissors game – that achieved phenomenal success, hitting number three on the App Store Game Charts and led to partnerships and collaborations with renowned brands such as ITV, Arsenal Football Club and Tombola. The upcoming launch of pogl will be Live Tech Games’ first US venture, taking the thrill of competitive mobile games internationally with prizes on offer for every winner.

Samuel Worsley, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Live Tech Games said, “Myself and my co-founder Nathan were absolutely thrilled to be named the winners of awards for Digital Startup, Young Entrepreneurs and Overall Startup for the Midlands. Launching Live Tech Games during Covid has been a challenging journey, however we have come a very long way from our first nationwide game and achieved a great deal, changing the foundations of digital customer engagement strategies and appointment-to-play entertainment. With the support of the National StartUp series and GBEA I am incredibly excited to see where the rest of this year will take us.”

In the UK, Live Tech Games is working collaboratively with media giant ITV to develop targeted and creative new games and campaigns to change the way viewers engage digitally. Live Tech Games’ platform offers previously unseen levels of integrated sponsorship and engagement for brands with non-intrusive formats, such as custom trivia questions and sponsored power ups. Now, winning Overall Startup in the Midlands as well as Young Entrepreneurs and Digital StartUp of the year, Live Tech Games is set to continue thriving and driving the startup entertainment industry.

Creator of the awards Professor Dylan Jones-Evans OBE said the inaugural event not only celebrated the best new firms in the Midlands, but recognised the amazing entrepreneurial talent across the nation. He said: “We’re so proud of the amazing reception the first year of the StartUp Awards National Series has had across the country.

“There are some exceptional stories of dedication and passion from founders of new firms across the Midlands and it was an honour to showcase these local entrepreneurial heroes in Birmingham last night. As this year’s competition has shown, there are some incredible businesses across all parts of the Midlands and, with the right support, there is huge potential for entrepreneurs to be the real engine of the regional economy over the next few years.

“A huge congratulations to everyone who won last night and especially to Samuel and Nathan at Live Tech Games who were named StartUp of the Year. Given that they started their business in the same month that the economy was shutting down due to COVID-19, this is an incredible achievement that they should be very proud of. They and many of the businesses showcased last night are going to have a significant impact on their sector and I hope that many other entrepreneurs in the Midlands will follow in their footsteps over the next few years.”

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Million Games Launches Druid’s Drop in Partnership with Black Cat Games

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11 minutes ago

March 4, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Million Games today announces the launch of Druid’s Drop, a high-volatility video slot developed by partner studio Black Cat Games as part of the Million Stars partner programme. Designed for players seeking thrilling, high-risk gameplay, the game offers a visually striking 7×7 grid and a cluster pay system for fast-paced cascading wins.

At the heart of Druid’s Drop is the Potion Wild, which detonates across the grid to clear tiles and apply escalating multipliers, creating powerful consecutive wins. Players can trigger the Free Spins feature by collecting Magic Runes, activating a high-intensity bonus mode where sticky multipliers continue to stack throughout the round.

The slot carries an RTP of 96.26% and a maximum payout of 10,000x the bet, ensuring exciting win potential for those who enjoy high-volatility titles. This release marks Black Cat Games’ third production under Million Stars, following Captain’s Curse and Island Ices.

The Million Stars partner programme empowers independent studios by providing cutting-edge technology, distribution channels, and commercial expertise while maintaining creative independence.

“Druid’s Drop is a strong example of what we look for in partner titles,” said Thomas Nimstad, CEO of Million Games. “It combines intuitive mechanics, escalating features, and a distinctive visual style that translates well across markets.”

Druid’s Drop launches today and is available for operator and aggregator integration via Million Games.

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Entain brand Boost Casino partners ZingBrain AI to deliver personalised recommendations to players

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11 minutes ago

March 4, 2026

Wladimir P.

Boost Casino, the Baltic-Nordic “pay & play” brand within the Entain family, has teamed up with ZingBrain AI, the industry-leading artificial intelligence engine for iGaming, to deliver a more personalized and adaptive experience for players.

The partnership has transformed Boost Casino’s traditional static lobby into a dynamic, tailored environment. Players now benefit from a ‘Recommended’ section showcasing both familiar favorites and new games they are likely to enjoy, alongside a ‘Similar Games’ pop-up that suggests titles based on features, themes, and volatility.

Early A/B testing revealed significant performance improvements: increases in turnover and GGR per player, along with a higher number of unique games explored. Following the test, these gains have remained stable, with the recommendation modules quickly becoming the primary method of game discovery on the platform.

Matteo Pacenti, Director of Product Management, Entain Northern and Central Europe, said:
“Introducing personalisation was a major step in evolving the casino experience, and ZingBrain has proved to be the perfect partner. The uplift in our core metrics gives us the confidence to expand personalization further across the product, improving the UX for our players.”

Oleg Smolerov, CPO at ZingBrain AI, added:
“Personalising the lobby is vital for any strong brand. Working closely with Boost Casino, we’ve created a seamless integration and proven its effectiveness. Together, we look forward to exploring additional touchpoints, real-time signals, and advanced discovery scenarios.”

The collaboration signals a new era for Boost Casino, combining AI-driven insights with a player-first approach to maximize engagement, retention, and lifetime value.

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PRAGMATIC PLAY ADDS TO €100,000,000 AWARDED SO FAR WITH NEW DROPS & WINS SEASON

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11 minutes ago

March 4, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Pragmatic Play, a leading supplier of content to the iGaming industry, has unveiled the seventh season of its popular Drops & Wins campaign, offering a prize pool exceeding €25,000,000.

Since its launch in 2020, Drops & Wins—the industry’s largest provider-funded prize pool—has awarded more than €100,000,000 to players worldwide. The new season will run from 4th March 2026 to 3rd March 2027, featuring over 60 slots each month from Pragmatic Play’s award-winning portfolio, including Sweet Rush Bonanza, Fortune of Olympus, and the upcoming Jelly Express.

The campaign includes Weekly Wheel Drops, where players collect wheel pieces to unlock prizes of up to 100,000x their bet (capped at €100,000), and Daily Tournaments, where players compete on leaderboards to win up to €3,000 by accumulating win multipliers.

Drops & Wins continues to drive strong player engagement and measurable uplift across both new and legacy slots. With 5,000,000 prizes on offer in the seventh season, Pragmatic Play underscores its commitment to providing operators with tools that boost commercial performance and enhance the gaming experience.

Sharon McHugh, Director of Public Relations at Pragmatic Play, said:
“Drops & Wins sets the benchmark for provider-funded prize pools, offering unrivalled scale and engagement at no extra cost for operators. Building on the €100,000,000 awarded to date, this new season gives players even more ways to win on their favourite Pragmatic Play slots.”

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