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Livespins strikes breakthrough Yolo Group partnership

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January 17, 2023

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Players at operator’s bitcasino.io, sportsbet.io and livecasino.io brands can now enjoy an entirely new way to experience online casino

Livespins, the social livestreaming product that allows players to bet behind their favourite streamer or brand ambassador, has entered into a breakthrough deal with the Yolo Group.

The partnership will see the Yolo Group launch Livespins across its three B2C online casinos, bitcasino.io, sportsbet.io and livecasino.io, socially charging the experience offered to players.

The Livespins experience sits within the casino lobby and its team of streamers create highly entertaining and engaging streams using the hundreds of games integrated into its platform from tier-one developers such as Relax Gaming, Yggdrasil and iSoftBet.

The player experience is taken to the next level through the ability to bet behind the action taking place across the reels. All players and the streamer bet together on the same spin, meaning everyone is in the same boat, win or lose, which in turn creates a highly social, engaging way to enjoy online casino.

Players also have the option to interact with the streamer and each other throughout and can also drop reactions and emojis based on the action taking place across the reels.

Because Livespins sits within the casino lobby, it allows operators to leverage the huge demand for casino and slot streaming while ensuring players are protected by the responsible gambling and safe gaming tools and standards required under their respective licences.

Michael Pedersen, Chief Commercial Officer at Livespins, said: “Yolo Group is an operator that sits at the cutting edge of the industry and by adding Livespins to the experience offered to players at bitcasino.io, sportsbet.io and livespins.io, strengthens its position as a true pioneer.

“Livespins has been developed to allow online casino brands to unlock the huge potential that slot streaming provides but in a way that is responsible and compliant. It’s great to see Yolo Group embrace this and provide its players with an entirely new way to experience and enjoy online casino.

“This is the first of many operator partnerships we will be announcing this year, but what better way to kick off 2023 than by joining forces with such a power player.”

Joe McCallum, Director of Gaming at Yolo Group, added: “At Yolo Group we seek out and embrace innovation and in Livespins we have a partner that is just as committed to providing next-generation casino experiences as we are.

“There is no denying the popularity of slot streaming, and through Livespins we can leverage this in a way that is responsible and compliant. We can’t wait to see our players find themselves on the edge of their seats as they bet with the streamer and watch in anticipation as each spin plays out.”

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Arizona Department of Gaming Releases December Sports Betting Figures

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1 hour ago

February 23, 2026

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Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately $822 million on sports and events in December 2025, according to a recent report from the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG).

This total reflects an approximate 3% year-over-year decrease compared to December 2024, marking a slight pullback in betting activity.

Despite the decrease in handle, the report highlights that the state collected roughly $6.6 million in privilege fees during December, contributing to Arizona’s continued revenue from regulated event wagering. Since launching legal sports betting in 2021, bettors in the state have wagered more than $31 billion, generating over $165 million in privilege fees to date.

For the fiscal year 2026 year-to-date, regulated event wagering and fantasy sports have generated about $33 million in privilege fees, including $32.3 million from sports betting and $774,167 from fantasy sports activity.

Jackie Johnson, Director of the Arizona Department of Gaming, noted that the December figures conclude the 2025 calendar year, during which Arizona sports bettors wagered more than $9 billion on sports and events, further demonstrating the size and scale of the state’s regulated betting market.

The Department’s monthly reports detail wagering and fantasy sports revenue figures from licensed operators, offering transparency into the evolving sports betting landscape in Arizona.

Disclaimer: December figures are self-reported by operators and may be adjusted after audit.

Full report available at gaming.az.gov/resources/reports

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Arizona Department of Gaming Releases December Sports Betting Figures

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1 hour ago

February 23, 2026

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Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately $822 million* on sports and events in December of 2025, according to a newly released report by the Arizona Department of Gaming (Department). This represents an approximate three percent decrease year-over-year when compared to December of 2024.

“Today’s report closes out the 2025 calendar year for Arizona sports betting figures, with the year exceeding nine billion dollars in event wagering activity,” said Jackie Johnson, Department Director. “Additionally, legal, regulated event wagering allowed the state of Arizona to collect more than $53 million in privilege fees for the calendar year.”

The state collected approximately $6.6 million in privilege fees for the month of December. Since the launch of legal sports betting in Arizona, people have wagered over $31 billion, generating over $165 million in event wagering privilege fees for the state.

For fiscal year 2026 year-to-date, regulated event wagering and fantasy sports have generated approximately $33 million in privilege fees, including $32.3 million from event wagering and $774,167 from fantasy sports.

The Department publishes monthly Event Wagering and Fantasy Sports Revenue Reports on its website, reflecting figures from operators licensed by the Department. The full December reports are available at: gaming.az.gov/resources/reports

* Disclaimer: These numbers are self-reported by the operators; as such, these numbers are subject to adjustments after audit and review by the Arizona Department of Gaming (“Department”). The Department makes no assurances regarding the accuracy of these numbers.

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PokerStars Casino joins forces with Games Global and Oros Gaming for New The Slotlist Launch ‘Magnificent Power Leprechaun’

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2 hours ago

February 23, 2026

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PokerStars Casino has expanded its exclusive The Slotlist portfolio with the launch of Magnificent Power Leprechaun, a St Patrick’s Day-themed online slot developed in partnership with Games Global and Oros Gaming.

The new 5×3 video slot delivers a fast-paced Irish-inspired adventure led by a mischievous leprechaun character, combining dynamic gameplay mechanics with engaging bonus features designed to maximize player interaction and win potential.

Key Features of Magnificent Power Leprechaun

The game is powered by three core mechanics:

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The slot’s continuous motion design ensures a high level of engagement, with frequent feature triggers and momentum-driven gameplay. According to Oros Gaming CEO Ryan Cuddy, the title focuses on maintaining a constant sense of action through coin drops, wheel spins and animated bonus sequences.

Expanding The Slotlist Portfolio

Since its launch, PokerStars Casino’s curated The Slotlist collection has attracted over 200,000 players and generated more than 100 million spins, reinforcing its strategy of spotlighting one premium slot release each month.

Magnificent Power Leprechaun joins previous featured titles including 12 Burning Baseballs, Chicken Blast, Olympus Storm, Piggy Heist and Ice Wolf 2, all selected for innovation, visual appeal and immersive mechanics.

St Patrick’s Day Promotion & Rewards

To celebrate the launch, PokerStars Casino is offering a promotional campaign where players earn double reward points for every $50 staked on Magnificent Power Leprechaun and other Slotlist games. Participants are also entered into prize draws featuring: