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Soft2Bet’s official MEGA launch during ICE London 2024
Soft2Bet celebrated ICE 2024 in style as more than 40,000 delegates descended on the London Excel expo centre and also held meetings, participated in discussion panels, workshops and an amazing partners party in London!
Soft2bet’s stand: a symbol of MEGA growth and innovation
With an amazing new stand highlighting another year of strong growth, ICE 2024 also marked the official launch of Soft2Bet’s Motivational Engineering Gaming Application (MEGA), its unique gamification technology suite; as it showcased the latest updates and innovations it has brought to its casino and sportsbook solutions, driving value for its current, new and prospective partners.
The company hosted a whole series of workshops where company leaders provided updates on a broad range of products, B2B services and platform developments, while senior executives also took part in conference panels to discuss how the industry can move forward in cooperation with key stakeholders.
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ICE WORKSHOPS & MEGA PRODUCTS
Product Manager Olga Melnyk updated partners with the latest developments we have brought to our leading gamification products City Builder, Stadium Builder and Bonus Crab, while Chief Product Officer Yoel Zuckerberg provided further detail on the continued progress his team has made on Motivational Engineering Gaming Application (MEGA), our unique gamification technology that drives higher engagement, activity and revenues.
Commenting on ICE, Yoel said: “As we often say, Soft2Bet takes gamification seriously and the growth it generates is proof that this focus is the right one for us. It was a pleasure to meet and update partners on the latest innovations we have brought to our products and we look forward to providing them with even more commercial benefits, growth and expansion as we move forward into 2024.”
Our Chief Business Development Officer Martin Collins welcomed partners and delegates with a presentation of our B2B products and services and how Soft2Bet’s comprehensive platform is tailored to drive growth and commercial success.
Martin commented: “Being able to show delegates how Soft2Bet’s B2B solutions help businesses grow was fantastic. Events like ICE are a great opportunity for meeting contacts and partners in person and being able to educate them in how our products work and help them grow their revenues was highly enjoyable. As a company Soft2Bet is known as a leader in gamification with MEGA, but we also provide a full package of best-in-class platform and sportsbook solutions that are backed up with powerful CRM, payments and security services.”
ICE VOX WORLD REGULATORY BRIEFING
Soft2Bet General Counsel David Yatom Hay discussed the changing role of gambling compliance and how iGaming companies connect corporate ethics with commercial growth during the ICE Vox World Regulatory Briefing.
The panel discussed how sustainability and good governance were now integral components of iGaming companies’ corporate roadmaps.
David commented: “Compliance plays a key role at Soft2Bet as we balance growth with corporate ethics. We drive the business forward by understanding the interaction between all these factors. As we mature as a business we are also constantly improving in how we balance commercial goals with ethics and expanding our regulatory footprint.”
SOFT2BET PARTNERS PARTY
More than 300 specially-invited guests made their way to London’s iconic Aqua Shard restaurant overlooking the city on Wednesday evening for an amazing cabaret-themed party.
Welcoming partners and meeting them is one of the major benefits of ICE and Soft2Bet’s Chief Marketing Officer Oksana Tsyhankova commented: “Soft2Bet is well known for its fantastic parties, and we strive to exceed ourselves each time. The same goes for business. We care about our partners and create the best experience to mark our mutual success, growth, and achievements!”
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PokerStars Big Game on Tour returns May 17 with Koon, Deeb and Berkey
Season 3 runs weekly on PokerStars’ YouTube channel through June 14 and includes a $50,000 staked ‘Loose Cannon’ amateur spot.
PokerStars will launch a new run of PokerStars Big Game on Tour episodes on May 17, with Jason Koon, Shaun Deeb and Matt Berkey set to headline the line-up. The series will air on the PokerStars YouTube channel, with weekly episodes through June 14.
The cast for the new instalment also includes MMA fighter Sean O’Malley and high-stakes cash game player Randy ‘3Coin’ Sadler, according to the company. The episodes follow the Big Game format, featuring No Limit Hold’em cash game play.
PokerStars said the season’s ‘Loose Cannon’ will be Canadian operations manager Andy Taylor, who will be staked $50,000 and will keep any profit made at the table. The company described Taylor as running a property maintenance company and, with his wife, a non-for-profit organisation focused on supporting young athletes in Toronto.
A teaser for the new episodes aired during the livestream of the €100,000 High Rollers Invitational at PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Monte Carlo, which featured Koon. PokerStars noted Koon “took home €1,000,000” from the event.
Release schedule: May 17 (Episode 1), May 24 (Episode 2), May 31 (Episode 3), June 7 (Episode 4), and June 14 (Episode 5).
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Jason Koon, Shaun Deeb, and Matt Berkey Headline New Instalment of PokerStars Big Game on Tour
Poker’s most thrilling televised cash game, PokerStars Big Game on Tour, will return on May 17 with a brand-new set of episodes featuring a stellar line-up headlined by PokerStars Ambassador and number three in the all-time poker money list Jason Koon, reigning two-time World Series of Poker Player of the Year Shaun Deeb, and American high-stakes poker pro and coach Matt Berkey.
MMA Fighter and poker enthusiast Sean O’Malley, and well-known high stakes cash game player and businessman Randy ‘3Coin’ Sadler complete the line-up, who will take to the felt against the ‘Loose Cannon’ to win big.
As always, each episode will showcase high stakes No Limit Hold’em cash game action in the beloved Big Game format, where one amateur player or ‘Loose Cannon’ is staked $50,000 and gets to keep any profit they make at the table.
Canadian Operations Manager Andy Taylor will shake up the felt as the ‘Loose Cannon’ hoping to beat the pros. Andy runs a property maintenance company as his main job and, alongside his wife, runs a non-for-profit organisation aimed at improving the skillset and mindset of young athletes across Toronto.
The teaser for the new Big Game episodes was aired during the live stream of the €100,000 High Rollers Invitational at PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Monte Carlo, featuring Big Game player Jason Koon. Koon took home €1,000,000 after topping a field of some of the best in the world.
The first Big Game episode will air on PokerStars YouTube channel on May 17, with new episodes airing weekly and culminating on June 14.
- Sunday, May 17 – BGOT Season 3 Episode 1
- Sunday, May 24 – BGOT Season 3 Episode 2
- Sunday, May 31 – BGOT Season 3 Episode 3
- Sunday, June 7 – BGOT Season 3 Episode 4
- Sunday, June 14 – BGOT Season 3 Episode 5
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IBJR hails App Store approval as a milestone in the fight against illegal betting in Brazil
The Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming (IBJR) considers Apple’s decision to allow the distribution of regulated sports betting and online gaming applications on its Brazilian App Store a key milestone for the consolidation of a transparent and integrity-driven sector.
This measure strengthens regulation by making it easier for users to clearly identify operators that are duly authorized to operate in compliance with national rules.
Following Google’s decision, made less than a year ago, to authorize the distribution of sports betting apps on the Play Store in Brazil, this initiative acts as a powerful cybersecurity filter and helps protect consumers from the risks of the illegal market.
Since only operators licensed by the SPA are allowed to offer services to iOS users, the process of channeling traffic into the regulated environment is further strengthened.
However, for the measure to be fully effective, continuous enforcement is required, as several illegal apps can still be found on major platforms.

Data from Instituto Locomotiva, in partnership with LCA Consultoria, indicate that the illegal environment—much of it controlled by organized crime—moves around R$40 billion per year in Brazil and generates an estimated annual loss of R$10.8 billion in tax revenue.
In this context, actions that help distinguish legal operators from unauthorized ones are essential.
The presence of applications on both the Play Store and Apple Store reinforces the commitment to Responsible Gaming, as they integrate functionalities required by legislation and audited by the platforms.
These include strict age verification to prevent access by minors under 18, clear risk warnings related to gambling, and self-exclusion tools.
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