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AGHANIM RESEARCH GAUGES DMA AWARENESS AND POTENTIAL IMPACT ON DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER DISTRIBUTION

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 Aghanim, a mobile gaming fintech company founded by the former CEO and CTO of Xsolla, today reveals fascinating new research among mobile game developers relating to the recently launched Digital Markets Act (DMA).

The research is based on interviews with 300 mobile game developers across the US, UK and Germany in the weeks leading up to the introduction of the Act. The new European Union legislation aims to ensure a higher degree of fairness and competition in European digital markets and designates a number of major tech corporations including Apple and Alphabet (Google) as “gatekeepers”.

The key findings of the study shows:

  • 62% of mobile game developers are aware of the Digital Markets Act
  • 82% have at least some understanding of how it will impact their business. Almost a fifth (19%) feel they have a complete understanding of the DMA’s impact
  • 31% of mobile game developers feel they will have more freedom under the DMA, though just 9% are confident they’ll be able to keep more of their revenue
  • Only 13% have ruled out making changes to their payment processes. A third (33%) have begun implementing them
  • Awareness of the DMA is highest in Germany (70%), followed by the UK (68%). Less than half (47%) of US developers are aware of the legislation. While the DMA is a European framework, it applies to US developers operating in the EU

Constantin Andry, Co-founder and Co-CEO at Aghanim, commented: “This data shows that there’s an appetite for change among game developers. Yes, the platform holders instigated the $92 billion mobile games industry, but we need to be asking why game developers – the people who make the games – now only see about 10% of this.  With direct-to-consumer distribution, there’s an opportunity to ensure a further $18 billion of annualized value remains within the video games industry, with game creators, which will help soften many ongoing issues including layoffs. Otherwise, the business of making mobile games could soon become unviable.”

Konstantin Golubitsky, Co-founder and Co-CEO at Aghanim, added: “The opportunity for game developers is to create a web-based game hub for their titles which provides added value for their most engaged and valuable users, keeping them coming back regularly. Ultimately, players spend where they see the most value, and our goal is to help developers provide them with the greatest value at the lowest cost.”

A key promise of the Digital Markets Act is to provide fairer competition and greater choice to gamers and game studios. However, Apple’s latest business terms introduced a Core Technology Fee which, for many game developers, cancels out the potential benefits of third-party distribution. Despite the game developers being surveyed before the introduction of the Core Technology fee, just 40% said Apple is a positive force for the games industry. 39% were neutral, while 21% felt Apple was having a negative impact. Since the introduction of App Tracking Transparency in 2021, game developers have increasingly explored direct-to-consumer platforms such as browser stores to supplement on-platform monetization with lower-fee options. 

An online survey was conducted on behalf of Aghanim by Atomik Research among 305 mobile game developers in the UK (101), Germany (103), and the USA (101). The research fieldwork took place between 18-22 February 2024. Atomik Research is an independent creative market research agency that employs MRS-certified researchers and abides by MRS code.

 

 

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PRONET GAMING BECOMES FIRST B2B OPERATOR TO ESTABLISH SCBPO ACCREDITED OPERATION IN THE PHILIPPINES VIA CLAYMORE SOLUTIONS

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Omni-channel turnkey provider Pronet Gaming is the first internationally-licensed B2B company in the gaming sector to establish an SCBPO-accredited operation in the Philippines via Claymore Solutions.

Claymore Solutions is accredited by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) as a Special Class BPO (SCPBO), which authorises them to provide employer of record & serviced office space to internationally licenced gaming operators enabling them to establish operations in the Philippines without taking bets or payments.

Pronet Gaming will now build out IT and Trading teams in Manila, further strengthening its operational presence and technical capabilities in the region.

Pronet Gaming CEO Alex Leese said: “Establishing an SCBPO-accredited presence in the Philippines is a milestone that aligns perfectly with our long-term strategy of expanding our footprint in Asia, in a fully compliant way. We’re happy to have made this possible through the collaboration and support of our trusted partner, Claymore Solutions.”

Paul Fox, Chairman and Co-Founder of Claymore Solutions, said: “We’re honoured to be working with Pronet Gaming, providing EoR and serviced office space solutions for their operations which underlines the quality of local staff and further boosts the Filipino economy.”

PAGCOR Chairman Al Tengco commented: “We’re delighted to have B2B operators such as Pronet Gaming establish their Trading and IT operations here through Claymore Solutions. I hope that more companies follow given the wealth of readily available Filipino talent in this sector.”

Claymore will announce additional client partnerships in the near future.

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Fairspin Casino Unveils the Royale Run Tournament Overview

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Fairspin Casino presents the Fairspin Royale Run Tournament, an event designed to offer participants access to high-value rewards. The circle of privilege is introduced as a thematic element of the tournament and is presented as part of the overall concept.

From November 15 to December 25, gameplay is structured as a progression-based format, with rewards that include a luxury car, a premium motorcycle, and a branded watch.

The Fairspin Royale Run Tournament combines entertainment with measurable advancement through Fairspin’s transparent Play to Earn system. Each action contributes to overall progress, bringing participants closer to the available prizes.

Royale Run Tournament Prestige Overview

The Fairspin Royale Run Tournament is presented as a competitive event within the platform, featuring rewards intended to highlight its premium positioning. The tournament links in-game activity with defined outcomes, offering items such as a car, a motorcycle, and a watch as part of the prize structure.

By combining an incentive-based format with these rewards, Fairspin outlines its approach to transparent, activity-driven gaming. The Fairspin Royale Run Tournament reflects the platform’s emphasis on structured progression and measurable results.

Tournament Participation Details

The Fairspin Royale Run Tournament follows a Play to Earn format in which each bet contributes to advancement on the leaderboard. A total prize pool of $50,000 USDT will be allocated among 100 winners.

Participation is outlined as follows:

  • Users can join the event by selecting “Participate” on the tournament page.
  • Users can engage in any preferred games* — each bet boosts overall ranking.

*All games are eligible for the tournament, except those listed in Section 7.1.2.

Results are determined by the number of TFS tokens accumulated during the event. TFS is Fairspin’s digital asset used to reflect activity within the platform. Higher token totals correspond to higher positions on the leaderboard.

The winners will receive the following prizes:

  • 1st place: 20,000 USDT or a car certificate
  • 2nd place: 10,000 USDT or a motorcycle certificate
  • 3rd place: 6,000 USDT or a watch certificate
  • 97 finalists will share 14,000 USDT in additional rewards

Each action recorded during the tournament contributes to overall standing and eligibility for the listed prizes.

TFS Token Usage Overview

TFS tokens are used within the Fairspin ecosystem beyond the tournament period. They function as a mechanism for in-platform utility, as accumulated TFS can be converted into game currency, staked for defined returns, or exchanged in the Fairspin Store for items such as bonus funds, free spins, free bets, and selected technology products.

The platform outlines its token mechanics, withdrawal processes, and loyalty structure as part of its overall operating model, with each action contributing to measurable activity within the system.

About Fairspin Casino

Since its inception in 2018, Fairspin Casino has been at the forefront of innovation, combining a rewarding gaming experience with unparalleled blockchain transparency. With more than 10,000 games from over 100 top-notch developers, fast withdrawals, and enticing promotions, Fairspin continues to set the gold standard in the online casino industry.

The introduction of Fairspin’s TFS token has adjusted engagement dynamics on the platform. TFS is accumulated through rakeback and progression within Fairspin’s 10-level loyalty program. Tokens can be staked for defined returns or exchanged for a range of available benefits, including additional gameplay options and platform rewards.

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Vegangster Partners with Cevro AI to Scale AI-Powered Player Support

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iGaming operators on the Vegangster platform can now deliver enterprise-level, hyper-personalised player support without expanding headcount.

Platform provider Vegangster has partnered with Cevro AI, the leader in iGaming AI support agents, to embed empathic and intelligent AI agents directly into the Vegangster ecosystem.

The integration enables even lean operator teams to provide 24/7, compliant, and personalised player support across casino and sportsbook brands. From onboarding and account questions to more complex payments, bonuses, and responsible gaming assistance, Cevro AI agents resolve issues instantly, take action on the Vegangster platform, and seamlessly hand off tickets to live agents when needed. The result is faster service, reduced workload for human teams, and higher player satisfaction at scale.

Cevro AI transforms customer support into a growth channel, combining automation, compliance, and empathy-driven engagement. Its agents operate across multiple languages and channels, providing VIP-level service while reducing operational load and improving retention.

“We build our platform to give operators the sharpest tools to launch quickly and scale with confidence. Partnering with Cevro AI means our clients can now provide round-the-clock support that is both personal and efficient, without increasing headcount.”
— Michael Oziransky, Chief Product Officer at Vegangster

Powered by advanced reasoning, deep iGaming expertise, and real empathy, Cevro AI transforms every support interaction into a seamless, trust-building experience. Through direct integration with Vegangster’s player account and engagement systems, it delivers a unified support solution that not only responds to issues but also resolves them. The AI takes real actions inside the operator’s back office and adapts to each brand’s size and growth stage.

“We are proud to join forces with Vegangster, a partner that shares our commitment to innovation in iGaming,”
— Chaim Heber, Chief Executive Officer at Cevro AI

About Vegangster

Vegangster provides a full-stack iGaming platform engineered for speed, scalability, and operator control. Its turnkey, white-label, and sweepstakes solutions integrate casino and sportsbook content, payments, CRM, compliance, and social features into a single mobile-first system. With Vegangster, operators can launch quickly and scale with confidence.

About Cevro AI

Cevro AI was built to transform how iGaming operators deliver support. Purpose-built for the industry, it combines deep domain expertise, human-level communication, seamless integrations, and compliance-first automation to resolve issues quickly and accurately. Cevro delivers personalised, human-quality support at scale so every player feels like a VIP while reducing workloads and eliminating the need to grow headcount.

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