International competitive entertainment firm BLAST has today revealed a continuation of their collaboration with ASUS, a prominent global technology leader. After a successful collaboration in 2025, ASUS will be the Official Partner for Monitors, PCs, Laptops, Keyboards, and Mice for the entire 2026 season of BLAST Premier, a worldwide Counter-Strike 2 tournament series.

This collaboration will cover six events, three continents, and five nations throughout 2026, commencing this week in Malta for BLAST Premier Bounty S1. The occurrences are as detailed:

• BLAST Bounty S1 – Malta: 13th January – 25th January.
• BLAST Open S1 – Rotterdam, Netherlands: 18th March – 29th March
• BLAST Rivals S1 – Fort Worth, Texas, USA: 29th April – 3rd May
• BLAST Bounty S2 – Malta: 21st July – 2nd August
• BLAST Open S2 – Europe: 26th August – 6th September
• BLAST Rivals S2 – Hong Kong: 11th November – 15th November

Under the agreement, ASUS will supply its top-tier monitors, PCs, laptops, keyboards, and mice for use in broadcasting during all Premier events in 2026.

The ROG Strix XG248QSG Ace will remain in use on stage after successful implementation during the last three events in 2025. The display includes a 24.1-inch FHD Super TN panel boasting a 610Hz refresh rate and Extreme Low Motion Blur 2 (ELMB 2) technology for sharp motion clarity. It guarantees almost no latency with 0.8ms input delay.

The BLAST Premier Esports Station ‘Powered by ASUS’ is crafted for optimal tournament performance. These computers are equipped with the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card, ROG Crosshair X870E Hero motherboard, and the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU.

Kevin Nguyen, Director of Partnerships at BLAST, said: “2025 was an incredibly successful first BLAST Premier season in this new era of Counter-Strike and we’re proud to be going into 2026 re-signing with an industry leader in ASUS. ASUS products not only elevated our competition standards, but also created unique experiences for attending fans at our events. We’re excited to be expanding our partnership with ASUS in 2026 as BLAST Premier wows fans around the world and in new locations such as Rotterdam in March and Fort Worth in May.”

“For two decades, ROG’s mission has been to innovate products that offer exceptional experiences. As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we’re bringing that legacy to the competitive scene like never before,” said Kris Huang, General Manager of the ASUS Gaming & Workspace Gear business unit. “With this partnership, we’ve built a seamless ecosystem between our ultrafast displays and precision gear. It’s all designed so that gamers can achieve their true potential together in play. This is For Those Who Dare to demand perfection and we are here to deliver it.”

The season commences with BLAST Premier Bounty and continues through to BLAST Premier Rivals, which concludes the season in Hong Kong, with ASUS completely integrated into BLAST broadcasts for maximum brand visibility. This encompasses the physical positioning of ASUS monitors, PCs, laptops, and their range of keyboards and mice. ASUS will be incorporated into both digital and physical branding, in-broadcast ads, and customized branded content shown on air.

Moreover, ASUS is provided with its own broadcast segment that emphasizes highlight replays, featuring exclusive camera angles that display ASUS technology in action. ASUS will engage directly with fans, setting up branded booths at every Premier Arena event, beginning in Rotterdam, which is BLAST’s inaugural event in the Netherlands.

BLAST performed surveys with participants in 2025 to gauge the impact of the BLAST x ASUS collaboration, revealing that over a third of fans in attendance already utilize ASUS products, and 76% of fans who interacted engaged with ASUS products post-event. This is a brand that individuals in the CS community admire and utilize, highlighting the brand’s significance within BLAST and the impact of direct advertising at esports events.

ROG items will likewise bear the labels:

• “Official Monitor of BLAST Premier”
• “Official PC of BLAST Premier”
• “Official Laptop of BLAST Premier”
• “Official Mouse & Keyboard of BLAST Premier”

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CasinoBarcelona.es, a well-known online casino operator in Spain, has teamed up with NetRefer, the top data-driven, AI-enhanced affiliate marketing platform in the industry, to enhance the growth and management of its affiliate program.

CasinoBarcelona.es, part of Casinos Grup Peralada, has established a solid reputation as a top online casino operator in Spain. Operating since 2012, the brand has dedicated over ten years to enhancing its digital services, merging industry knowledge with a strong emphasis on player experience, responsible gaming, and enduring sustainability. Although grounded in a wider legacy of leisure and entertainment, its expansion has been fueled by digital activities and the capacity to foresee market trends.

Casino Barcelona’s online offerings include casino games, sports betting, and poker, featuring a diverse array of game types like slots and live roulette. Throughout the years, the operator has consistently broadened its catalogue, becoming the first online casino in Spain to exceed 5,000 slot games. This wide range of content showcases a sustained approach aimed at diversity, creativity, and providing a premium gaming experience tailored to various player tastes.

Accountable and sustainable practices are fundamental to Casinos Grup Peralada’s overall strategy, and specifically for CasinoBarcelona.es. The operator fosters a secure and open gaming atmosphere via its Responsible Gaming Decalogue and collaborates closely with expert organizations like Acencas. Moreover, a collaboration agreement with Bellvitge University Hospital enhances ongoing prevention and training efforts that strengthen its enduring dedication to player safety.

Various acknowledged certifications and standards also bolster this dedication. The organization possesses ECA + G4 accreditation for responsible gaming, in addition to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications for quality and environmental management. The Biosphere certification given to Casino Barcelona highlights its dedication to sustainability and responsible practices in the entertainment industry.

Affiliate marketing is essential for enhancing CasinoBarcelona.es’s growth strategy. By choosing NetRefer, the operator secures a platform aimed at providing performance transparency, dependable tracking, and effective partner management. This allows CasinoBarcelona.es to confidently track affiliate activities, enhance partnerships, and foster sustainable growth throughout its online operations.

Alejandro Mayol, Marketing Manager at CasinoBarcelona.es, said, “We had been looking for a technology partner to support the next stage of our affiliate strategy. Feedback from our affiliates highlighted the need for a more competitive solution. From the early stages of our discussions, NetRefer demonstrated the technological robustness and reliability we were looking for, which gave us the confidence to move forward with the partnership.”

Michael Saliba, Global Acquisitions Manager at NetRefer, commented, “Casino Barcelona is a respected and established online brand in the Spanish market, with a strong commitment to responsibility and long-term sustainability. We are proud to support their affiliate programme with stable, scalable technology that delivers the clarity and operational confidence teams need to grow in the competitive European and global markets.”

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A new collaboration links OneAPI with TrueLabel’s operator network via a unified aggregation.

Zenith, Asia’s top iGaming platform provider and a prominent B2B ecosystem facilitator, has formed a new alliance with TrueLabel, incorporating its renowned game aggregator, OneAPI, to enhance efficient content aggregation across various markets.

The agreement will enable TrueLabel to obtain direct access to Zenith’s OneAPI, granting a wide, curated selection of casino content via a single integration. This collaboration facilitates effective content distribution and minimizes operational complexity for users of the platform.

With OneAPI, TrueLabel leverages Zenith’s robust aggregation infrastructure, enabling rapid content deployment, efficient scaling, and assisting operators in flexible portfolio management as they penetrate or grow in regulated and emerging markets.

Through OneAPI, TrueLabel will also access Zenith’s localized support structure and technical implementation model, guaranteeing content that meets market-specific standards.

As OneAPI drives Zenith’s worldwide aggregation strategy, the platform strengthens Zenith’s role as a reliable partner for operators looking for scalable content distribution and attractive commercial conditions.

Vitaliy Smoliarenko, Business Development Manager at Zenith, said: “Working with TrueLabel is a strong addition to our growing network of platform partners. OneAPI is built to simplify aggregation without compromising on flexibility and this integration shows how operators and platforms can move faster while staying in control of their content strategy.”

Alexandra, Head of Games management at TrueLabel, added: “This integration with Zenith marks another step in strengthening our platform ecosystem. By expanding our aggregation capabilities, we continue to give our partners greater flexibility, scalability, and confidence as they grow their operations.”

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