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Advantech will increase presence at ICE 2023 tradeshow

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January 12, 2023

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Advantech, the global leader of trusted, innovative products, services, and technology solutions, will once again be showcasing its dedicated portfolio of industrial gaming and display products at ICE 2023 in London from February 7^th to 9^th.

Advantech will be almost doubling its presence at ICE 2023, with a larger stand in a new location in the South Hall, (Stand S6-241) allowing Advantech-Innocore to highlight more of their industry leading gaming platform solutions, as well as peripherals such as LED Controllers, and discrete graphic cards. To complement the dedicated gaming hardware, Advantech Industrial Display Solutions (IDS) will also be showcasing the latest in display technologies.

“After the last two years, and following on from a successful G2E last Oct, it is great to be back for ICE 2023. We will be leading the way with our wide range of industrial-grade hardware and dedicated industry specific software solutions, adding to this our wide range of display product solutions that will help our customers’ games get noticed in the sea of competition.

Our key message this year is about increasing awareness of our full product portfolio, covering all aspects of the gaming industry.

Advantech are in a unique position in the industry with the capability to design and manufacture custom and standard embedded hardware solutions, as well as proven software and integration toolkits for the gaming market. We are also able to offer a number of supporting peripherals and fully integrated display solutions that help utilize our technology for unified results. Being able to partner with just one manufacturer for a number of key elements is part of our efficient and effective method of helping our customers get their products to the market quickly.” Edward Price, Managing Director, Advantech-Innocore.

2023’s technology showcase from Advantech will include;

The full range of gaming platform solutions featuring the latest technology from Intel and AMD. Featured new products include:
- DPX^®-S451 which uses AMD’s Ryzen™ Embedded R2000 processors and features high-performance dual and quad core SOC devices with “Discrete-level Graphics” to offer an unbeatable combination of computing power and graphics performance. Ideal for slot machines, casino games and betting terminals.
- DPX^®-J100 a cost-effective platform with JAMMA harness interface.
- DPX^®-E145 with 11th Gen Intel^® Core™ Processor including Intel^® Iris^® Xe Graphics.
LCD monitors J and C curved technology includes curvatures of 1500R and 1200R. Packaged together with an industrial grade video card and power supply, our solution is available with standard video inputs and can be specified with or without a 10-point touch overlay.
EDGE range of industrial grade closed frame touch screen monitors with a 10-point touch overlay and edge to edge display.
Touch screen button deck displays and large format displays up to 86”.
DPX^® LED controller for enhanced visual impact. Customized LED sequencing.
A selection of the wide range of standard Advantech embedded products and solutions such as
- Various Mini-ITX embedded motherboards supporting 12th Gen Intel^® Core™ Processors incl. AIMB-278 and AMD Ryzen™ Embedded V2000 Processors incl. AIMB-229.
- Various SOM products incl. SOM-6872, a powerful AMD Embedded Ryzen™ V2000 COM Express^® Compact Type 6 Module
- AIR-030 series edge boxed AI system, harnessing the power of NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin to deliver server-class AI performance to the edge!
- Various 3.5” SBC products incl. MIO-5152 supporting Atom^® x6000E series and RSB-4810, an ARM solution powered by Rockchip RK3568 SOC
- EPC-3720, an ARM^® Cortex^®-A53 i.MX8MPlus-based secured, compact-sized, low-power Edge AI Box
- DS-085/082, Digital Signage players based on 11th gen Intel^® and AMD Ryzen™ Embedded V1000 Processors in an extreme slim format
High-performance graphic cards supported by our Intel^®, AMD and Nvidia partners including the A-40, RX-6600, T-1000/400 and others.
A range of Advantech latest industrial flash products, featuring BICS5 technology in form factors like M.2, 2.5” (ER1) and DDR4/DDR5 DRAM.
Software that supports a wide variety of IoT solutions, from IoT devices operation management software to cloud platform, like Microsoft Windows Embedded, Microsoft Azure or Acronis Backup.

In addition to a wide range of standard solutions, interested visitors can learn about Advantech’s local Design & Manufacturing Services (DMS), including the wide range of options for bespoke adaptation of standard products or the completely new development from scratch of boards or systems according to customer specifications.

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Record-breaking volumes at the World Sports Betting Cape Town Met, powered by OpenBet technology

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February 18, 2026

Wladimir P.

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OpenBet, a global leader in betting and gaming technology, powered record-breaking volumes for World Sports Betting (WSB) during the 2026 World Sports Betting Cape Town Met, processing more than three times WSB’s typical daily activity with zero downtime.

The Cape Town Met is one of South Africa’s premier horseracing events, drawing intense traffic that tests platform performance. Less than a year after migrating to OpenBet’s unified technology stack, WSB demonstrated the resilience and scalability of its platform under extreme demand.

OpenBet’s Player Account Management (PAM) technology and sportsbook solution — phased in with PAM going live in February 2025 and the sportsbook in October 2025 — now underpin WSB’s enterprise-grade wagering infrastructure across both digital and retail channels. The integrated system delivers streamlined KYC, a unified wallet, accurate reporting and a robust compliance framework designed for South Africa’s regulatory environment.

Enhanced features available to WSB customers include 50-leg accumulators, partially redeemable free bets, advanced Telebet telephone betting and integrated pools betting for sports and racing through OpenBet’s advanced trading system.

“With the World Sports Betting Cape Town Met, we processed more than three times the usual volume with zero downtime, showcasing the strength and scalability of our technology,” said Runa Walia Desai, Chief Customer Experience Officer at OpenBet. “This milestone also extends our footprint into Africa, reinforcing our position across six continents.”

Warren Tannous, CEO of World Sports Betting, added that OpenBet’s modular solution gives the operator the confidence to expand its sportsbook offering and support increased user engagement while maintaining performance and compliance.

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Choice Gaming Launches Evra Crash in Exclusive Collaboration with Patrice Evra

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February 18, 2026

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Choice Gaming has officially launched Evra Crash, a new multiplayer crash game developed in exclusive collaboration with football legend Patrice Evra.

The title blends high-energy crash mechanics with football culture, delivering a synchronized, shared-table experience designed to boost player engagement and social interaction.

A Football Icon Powers the Gameplay

At the center of Evra Crash is Patrice Evra, one of football’s most recognizable personalities. His presence adds authenticity and competitive intensity to the gameplay, reinforcing the game’s energetic, community-driven concept. The partnership between Choice Gaming and Evra aims to merge competitive spirit with immersive entertainment in the fast-growing crash gaming segment.

Multiplayer Crash Experience

Unlike traditional single-session crash games, Evra Crash is built around real-time shared rounds:

All players join the same round simultaneously
Fully networked multiplayer participation
Visible, synchronized gameplay across users

This structure creates a social crash environment where anticipation builds collectively, increasing engagement and enhancing the thrill of each round.

Game Features & Performance Metrics

Evra Crash offers a balanced gameplay structure designed for broad player appeal:

RTP: 95%
Maximum Multiplier: 10,000x
Volatility: Low

The low-volatility model provides consistent entertainment while maintaining the potential for high multipliers, positioning Evra Crash as an accessible yet exciting crash title in the iGaming market.

Cross-Platform Optimization

Built for seamless performance across environments, Evra Crash is:

Fully mobile-optimized
Compatible with land-based gaming solutions
Designed for consistent cross-platform gameplay

Whether accessed online or in physical gaming venues, players experience uninterrupted performance and smooth gameplay integration.

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EARN YOUR PLACE AMONG THE BEST AS POKERSTARS REVEALS SCHEDULE FOR PRESTIGIOUS SPRING CHAMPIONSHIP OF ONLINE POKER

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February 18, 2026

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More than $45 million guaranteed across 400 tournament opportunities for all players to earn their greatness

The full schedule for poker’s first major online series of the year, PokerStars prestigious Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP), has been unveiled featuring 136 events and more than $45 million guaranteed.

From March 1 to 25, players have the chance to earn their greatness once more and battle for an acclaimed SCOOP title across three weeks of elite online poker action. The 136-event schedule (with a total of 400 tournaments) offers low, medium, and high buy-in levels from $5.50 to $15,000, and a wide range of formats including No-Limit Hold’em, PLO, 8-Game, Mystery Bounties, Turbo, and Deep Stack events, making SCOOP accessible for everyone.

KEY SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS

The flagship Main Events will be a schedule highlight and will award a total of $5.5 million across the NLHE Main Events on March 22, and $550,000 across the PLO Main Events on March 23.

$109 SCOOP NLHE Main Event Low – $1.5 million guaranteed
$1,050 SCOOP NLHE Main Event Med – $2 million guaranteed
$5,200 SCOOP NLHE Main Event High – $2 million guaranteed
109 SCOOP PLO Main Event Low – $100,000 guaranteed
$1,050 SCOOP PLO Main Event Med – $200,000 guaranteed
$5,200 SCOOP PLO Main Event High – $250,000 guaranteed

Other highlights of the 18th edition of SCOOP include:

March 1 – $215 Sunday Million PKO – $1 million guaranteed
March 8 – $22 Mystery Sunday Special, $300,000 guaranteed – All-in Shoot Out for United Kingdom & Ireland players to award an Emerald Pass to the Irish Open on March 10 at 7am GMT
March 8 – $109 Sunday Million PKO – $1 million guaranteed
March 15 – $55 Mini Sunday Million PKO – $500,000 guaranteed – All-in Shoot Out for United Kingdom & Ireland players to award an Emerald Pass to the Irish Open on March 17 at 7am GMT
March 15 – $530 Sunday Million – $1 million guaranteed

As well as the huge prizes and trophies on offer, players can also compete in the SCOOP Leaderboards where an additional $100,000 in cash prizes will be awarded across the Low, Medium and High Player of the Series Leaderboards.

As ever, there are a number of qualification routes giving players the chance to qualify into SCOOP events for a fraction of the buy-in. Routes include satellites from just $0.55, the SCOOP Lucky Dip where $500,000 in SCOOP tickets are up for grabs and the $55 Power Path Express SCOOP Edition, on March 1st,where more than $200,000 in SCOOP Power Passes and Main Event tickets will be awarded to boost players’ grind to greatness. Finally, all players are still in time to crack open a SCOOP Prize Vault and earn a SCOOP ticket worth up to $1,050 upon opt-in.

“SCOOP is where greatness isn’t given, it’s earned. Every title represents weeks of preparation, relentless competition and beating the toughest fields in online poker. That’s what makes a SCOOP win so special,” said Steve Clarricoats, Associate Director of Poker Operations at PokerStars. “With a huge schedule and accessible buy-ins and formats, SCOOP remains the title every online player wants on their record.”

For 17 years, SCOOP has been appointment poker of the highest order and winning a SCOOP title has been a bucket list dream for poker players all over the world. More than $1.4 billion in prize pools have been awarded to players since SCOOP started in 2009, with some of the world’s best players earning coveted SCOOP trophies.

Sweden’s Simon “C. Darwin” Mattsson is the greatest player in SCOOP history having earned 14 titles, followed by fellow Swede Niklas “Lena900” Astedt and the UK’s Benny “RunGodlike” Glaser who both have 11 titles, with Benny being the most decorated player in COOP history also having a record-leading 16 WCOOP titles.

For more information about SCOOP head to the PokerStars website or PokerStars Blog.

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