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Checkd Media brings back successful Big Sam show with William Hill until end of season
No Tippy Tappy Football with Sam Allardyce renews run with Emile Heskey and Mark Clattenburg among the big name guests confirmed
Fast growing iGaming business Checkd Media has announced that its highly successful William Hill-sponsored show, No Tippy Tappy Football with Sam Allardyce, has returned for what promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the ongoing football season.
First launched across Checkd’s Footy Accumulators social channels in the build-up to the 2022 World Cup, the content proved to be a major hit, delivering over 14 million impressions and 1.4 million views with guests including Simon Jordan, Graeme Souness and Neil Warnock.
The video podcast, which has full episodes available to view on Footy Accumulators’ YouTube channel, will continue to be hosted by Natalie Pike alongside Allardyce and has a slew of new high-profile guests lined up to provide exclusive insight, opinions and anecdotes with plenty to discuss both on and off the pitch.
Confirmed names include Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler, former top-flight referee Mark Clattenburg, ex-Liverpool and England star Emile Heskey and former Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood.
Will Tyrrell, Director of UK Media at Checkd Media, said: “Creating a forum for open, honest discussion with some of football’s best-known names is what we set out to achieve when we created No Tippy Tappy Football, so it is fantastic to see this come to fruition and the positive response we’ve had so far.
“It is fantastic to have a high-profile name such as Sam Allardyce on board once again to share his no-nonsense opinions on footballing matters. We are also delighted that our long-term operator partner William Hill continues to support our vision of providing entertaining content combined with betting insights for football fans.”
Daryl West, Head of Sponsorship, Social and PR at William Hill: “We are thrilled with the engagement No Tippy Tappy Football with Sam Allardyce has brought in so far, keeping our audience returning each week for its must-watch content, expert opinions and tips. The calibre of guests joining Big Sam and Natalie is top-notch and we look forward to continuing our journey together until the end of the season.”
No Tippy Tappy Football with Sam Allardyce gained a legion of fans and created a significant buzz across mainstream and sports media with its World Cup-themed discussions. The extension of the show’s run follows on from Checkd Media’s launch of exclusive weekly horse racing show, The Inside Track, which is produced for William Hill. The show covers news and tips and is hosted by Checkd-owned The Winners Enclosure’s analyst James Mackie, alongside a host of William Hill ambassadors including Kate Tracey, Sir AP McCoy and Barry Geraghty.
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GeoLocs Unveils New Brand Identity

GeoLocs, the pioneering geolocation solution tailored for the iGaming, Lottery, and Sports Betting industries, has unveiled a bold new brand identity to mark the next chapter in its journey: “The Future of GeoLocation.”
The rebrand reflects GeoLocs’ position as the industry’s first dedicated geolocation provider and its ongoing commitment to shaping the future of compliance and player experience in regulated markets worldwide.
A Future-Focused Identity
The refreshed brand embodies GeoLocs’ values as a trusted partner to operators: innovative, reliable, and always evolving. The new identity highlights the company’s focus on next-generation technology, deep industry expertise, and a partnership-first approach.
“GeoLocation in iGaming has often been viewed as just a compliance checkbox, but we see it as so much more,” said Will Whitehead, Commercial Director at GeoLocs. “Our new identity, ‘The Future of GeoLocation,’ reflects not only the technology we deliver today but the way we are shaping how operators engage with players tomorrow. For us, retention is just as important as acquisition — and that means putting our partners and their players first.”
Proven, Trusted, Future-Ready
GeoLocs has been trusted by leading global operators for more than 14 years, delivering accurate, secure, and seamless geolocation services that satisfy the strictest regulatory requirements. As the industry’s first geolocation provider, GeoLocs has continuously innovated to stay ahead of evolving compliance standards while ensuring the player experience remains reliable and frictionless.
Stuart Godfree, Managing Director at GeoLocs, added: “Our rebrand isn’t just about a new look. It’s about reaffirming our commitment to being the most reliable, forward-thinking partner in the market. We’re combining proven expertise with next-gen technology to help operators thrive in newly regulated markets, from Brazil to North America, and beyond.”
Partner-First Approach
GeoLocs emphasises collaboration and long-term partnerships, working hand-in-hand with operators to adapt to local regulations, mitigate risk, and unlock new growth opportunities. This philosophy continues to underpin the company’s strategy as it expands globally.
Looking Ahead
With its new identity, GeoLocs signals its ambition to continue leading the way in geolocation technology and compliance for iGaming. The company’s focus on innovation, trust, and partnership positions it as the go-to provider for operators entering new regulated markets and looking to optimise their player experience.
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Skyesports Wraps Up Gaming Thiruvizha – Chennai Edition With 17,000+ Fans in Attendance

Skyesports, the premier global IP and community builder, has successfully wrapped up the first-ever edition of Gaming Thiruvizha at the Chennai Trade Centre on August 30–31, bringing together more than 17,000 fans across two unforgettable days of gaming, anime, stand-up comedy, cosplay, music, and culture.
Gaming Thiruvizha turned out to be more than an event as it became a two-day carnival. From esports showdowns at LAN zones to cosplay walks, live stand-up, and Tamil cultural showcases, the Chennai crowd transformed the Trade Centre into a festival that truly belonged to them. Fans didn’t just attend; they stayed, celebrated, and created memories together.
The audience mix was as vibrant as the festival itself: college students, families, and kids all came together, proving that gaming and anime are no longer niche hobbies, but shared cultural movements.
Powered by AMD, with ticketing exclusively on KYN, Gaming Thiruvizha was hosted in association with the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) and supported by AGS Cinemas as the Chennai Edition Theatre Partner.
Commenting on the conclusion of the Gaming Thiruvizha, Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO, Skyesports, said, “We couldn’t have asked for a better first edition of the Gaming Mahotsav. The energy of the crowd and the diversity of the audience reminded us why we built this IP — to bridge the gap between casual gamers and esports, and to create a space where gaming, anime, and culture thrive together. Next up, we will be bringing the concept to Bangalore in late September,” said Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO of Skyesports.
The festival also welcomed dignitaries including Meghantha Reddy (Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu), Darez A. (MD, Guidance Tamil Nadu), and Gayathri Thyagarajan (Founder & CEO, Kynhood Technologies), underlining the growing recognition of gaming and esports as part of Tamil Nadu’s cultural and creative economy.
Highlights of the event include:
- LAN tournaments across BGMI, Valorant, and other titles, with fans cheering players on in true stadium style.
- A pan-India Cosplay competition bringing cosplayers from across the country with stunning costumes judged by top creators and anime experts.
- Red Bull Armageddon, India’s first all-Armageddon format chess tournament, brought together over 350 players in Chennai with International Master Tania Sachdev and Grandmaster M. Shyam Sundar leading the action.
- Merch alleys buzzing with anime and gaming collectibles alongside local Tamil art.
- Stand-out experiential booths and meet-and-greets with Team Tamilas, Autobotz Esports, and Welt Esports.
- PVR Cinemas set up local food experience stalls for attendees
With India on track to reach 700 million gamers by 2027, and anime/cosplay engagement skyrocketing across social media, Gaming Thiruvizha demonstrated that hyperlocal, immersive festivals are the way forward.
Gaming Thiruvizha is the first chapter of Skyesports’ Gaming Mahotsav, a six-city touring pop culture festival with regional editions in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kochi, and Pune. Each stop blends gaming, anime, music, comics, and local culture into one cohesive community celebration.
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RankRadar Announces New Partnership with PG Soft

RankRadar, the #1 analytics tool for iGaming Account Managers, announced a new partnership with PG Soft, the award-winning Malta-based developer of mobile-first casino games.
The collaboration will give PG Soft access to RankRadar’s advanced tracking and positioning tools, enabling the studio to monitor the performance and visibility of flagship titles like Medusa II, Tree of Fortune, and Candy Burst across global operators
With over 200 developers worldwide, PG Soft has built a reputation for cinematic graphics, innovative mechanics, and mobile-optimized gameplay, while holding licences from the MGA and Gibraltar, and certifications from BMM Testlabs and Gaming Associates.
Gjorgje Ristikj, RankRadar CEO, said: “PG Soft’s commitment to creative, mobile-first gaming aligns perfectly with RankRadar’s mission of delivering trusted and actionable insights to providers. This partnership will empower PG Soft to maximize visibility, optimise strategy, and expand its global footprint in the highly competitive iGaming market.”
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