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The Argentine Football Association announces the renewal of SmartSoft as the regional sponsor in Europe
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) and SmartSoft, the next-level online casino games provider, have renewed their agreement, with SmartSoft advancing to become the regional sponsor in Europe. This new agreement extends the original partnership, where SmartSoft served as a digital sponsor for the European market.
Building on a successful year of partnership, both parties have agreed to continue their collaboration and expand it to a larger scale. This partnership will open up additional opportunities for SmartSoft to drive innovation and offer even more enjoyable experiences for its partners.
AFA’s global expansion marks a new chapter today, highlighted by the agreement on the European continent. The commercial appeal of the Argentine National Football Teams continues its growth and is strengthened by agreements focused on reaching fans.
SmartSoft is the next-level casino games provider, erasing the boundaries between gaming and gambling.
Founded in Georgia in 2015 by industry experts, SmartSoft set out to create a one-of-a-kind casino games provider that offers high-quality gaming experiences worldwide. By combining interactive features with captivating visuals, SmartSoft blends gaming and gambling to deliver more engaging, entertaining, and superior experiences.
By extending these exceptional games to partners worldwide, SmartSoft not only reshapes the gaming landscape but also establishes new standards resonating throughout the global gaming community.
SmartSoft was founded in Georgia in 2015 by industry veterans with the goal of establishing a unique iGaming software studio that provides high-quality games to players worldwide. SmartSoft’s commitment is to create innovative and unforgettable gaming experiences for the players while offering top-quality software and services to its partners.
Thanks to this agreement with SMARTSOFT, AFA brings European audiences closer to the stars of the World Champion Argentine National Team. SMARTSOFT’s partners will have access to autographed jerseys, match tickets, and exclusive access to the national teams.
AFA consolidates its position of global leadership and confirms its intention to continue enhancing its commercial activity internationally, growing in leading markets such as Europe.
Claudio Tapia, President of AFA, highlighted the importance of this new commercial agreement: “We are very happy that SmartSoft is renewing its regional sponsorship with the Argentine Football Association. The partnership opens a new category for us to connect with fans in the old continent. As a result, our association continues to strengthen its international growth, and it is a pride for us. Today we welcome SmartSoft as a regional sponsor in the European continent and wish them the greatest success.
Leandro Petersen, AFA’s Commercial and Marketing Manager, said: “Over the past few years, we have established a strategic vision and goal for our Association to restore international prestige and global commercial appeal. This sponsorship agreement in the European territory with SmartSoft is the confirmation of our strategy. In this direction, the expansion plan continues to show signs of global consolidation. We are pleased that SmartSoft has chosen the Argentine National Team among so many diverse leading competitors in Europe and has today become a regional sponsor in the European territory. Together with SmartSoft, we will continue to develop commercial and marketing actions both in the digital realm and in international industry events. In this way, AFA will be present at multiple global events alongside a technology leader like SmartSoft.”
Guga Gotsadze, CEO of SmartSoft, emphasized: “Through this renewal with the Argentine Football Association and the Argentine National Team, we continue on a journey that combines passion and excellence, where the worlds of business and gaming converge with the magic of
Argentine football. We are delighted to continue as the gaming partner in Europe for the Argentine National Team, and we are confident that this collaboration will drive our company and our games to new horizons.Football has a unique power to unite people, and we strive to be present at these signifcant moments. Sponsoring the Argentine national team and being a member of the World Champions Family are proof of our commitment. Through these initiatives, we aim to spread the spirit of football, which brings people together and fosters a sense of community
Additionally, we plan new content and marketing actions with the stars of the national team.”
This exciting news is another big step for SmartSoft, showcasing its ongoing commitment to reaching new heights and expanding its portfolio.
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ACR Poker is igniting the spring poker season with the Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms Special High Five Edition, offering an astonishing $10 million in guaranteed prize pools alongside the return of its celebrated High Five Series.
From April 12 to April 28, 2026, the special edition will feature two marquee events running simultaneously — an $8 million GTD No‑Limit Hold’em (NLH) and a $2 million GTD Pot‑Limit Omaha (PLO) tournament — promising some of the most thrilling online poker action of the year.
Players buy in for $2,650 and compete for massive mystery bounties, with the NLH event offering up to $500,000 for a single knockout and the PLO event featuring a top bounty of $200,000. Every knockout on Day 2 guarantees at least $5,000 in bounty rewards.
With five Day 1 flights, participants can enter multiple times and build competitive stacks for Day 2’s showdown. Qualifiers begin April 7th through Venom Fever satellites, providing hundreds of seats — some even free — via Direct, Mega, or Beast satellite events.
All players who make it to Day 2 on April 27th at 1:05 pm ET are already in the money. The climactic final table to crown this special edition’s champions will take place on April 28th at 4:05 pm ET.
ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker says the High Five edition builds on the momentum of earlier high‑stakes events like the $50 Million OSS XL, combining huge guarantees with broad access and big bounty potential for players of all bankrolls.
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Sweden has seen a long‑term decline in gambling addiction over the past 25 years, despite rapid growth in online gambling availability, advertising, and mobile gaming.
Economist Ola Nevander’s research for the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) shows that the prevalence of problem gambling has steadily fallen since the early 2000s, even as the market expanded. This trend emerged even with the widespread adoption of digital gaming products and 24/7 access on smartphones.
According to the findings, the proportion of Swedes classified as problem gamblers (based on the Problem Gambling Severity Index) dropped from about 2.2 % in 2008–09 to around 1.3 % by 2021, marking a significant reduction in overall gambling harm.
Gustaf Hoffstedt, Secretary General of BOS, emphasizes that this decline suggests Sweden’s regulatory and industry efforts are moving in the right direction. While the transformation from traditional physical gambling venues to digital platforms has raised concerns, online tools such as responsible gaming technologies and AI‑assisted safeguards are helping reduce problem gambling rates.
However, Hoffstedt cautions that much work remains, because expanded game offerings and persistent advertising mean ongoing responsibility is crucial to maintain and deepen the downward trend.
Report available in full at: Problem Gambling_ENG_20260327[2]
For a similar perspective on gambling addiction prevalence trends in Sweden, see this article: Sweden problem gambling falls but still ‘scope for improvement’ — iGamingBusiness.com Sweden problem gambling trend report (IgamingBusiness)
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ACR POKER’S DUAL MYSTERY BOUNTY VENOMS – SPECIAL HIGH FIVE EDITION HITS WITH $10 MILLION IN GUARANTEED PRIZE POOLS
Celebrate the return of the High Five Series with a special edition of the iconic Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms and hundreds of seats from just $0 in Venom Fever satellites
ACR Poker is turning up the excitement this spring with the Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms Special High Five Edition, featuring $10 million in total guaranteed prize pools. Alongside the return of its popular High Five series, this special edition of the Dual Venoms will run from Sunday, April 12th through Tuesday, April 28th, delivering side-by-side action in the $8 million GTD NLH and $2 million GTD PLO, offering some of the biggest online poker action of the year.
Following the success of previous editions, the $2,650 buy-in Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms return with massive guarantees and mystery bounties that reach hundreds of thousands of dollars. In the $8 million GTD NLH, a single knockout could earn a player the top bounty prize of $500,000, while the $2 million PLO, which ties as ACR Poker’s biggest Omaha event ever, offers a $200,000 top bounty. Every knockout starting on Day 2 guarantees at least $5,000 in both events.
With five Day 1 flights, players can enter multiple times and combine their stacks to hit Day 2 with some serious firepower. All players reaching Day 2 on Monday, April 27th at 1:05pm ET are already in the money, with the Final Table showdown for the coveted Venom crowns scheduled for Tuesday, April 28th at 4:05pm ET.
Qualifying begins Tuesday, April 7th through a packed Venom Fever satellite schedule, offering hundreds of guaranteed seats at low cost, or even for free, through Direct Satellites, Mega Satellites, and Beast Satellites.
“After the incredible turnout and massive payouts in March’s $50 Million OSS XL, Spring 2026 is shaping up to be epic with the return of our High Five Series and this special Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms edition,” said ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker. “With huge guarantees, mystery bounties, and accessible satellites for every bankroll, players have double the excitement and double the chance to hit massive prizes!”
The latest Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms delivered massive fields and payouts, with both events exceeding their guarantees. The NLH drew 3,673 entries for a $9,182,500 prize pool, paying over $700,000 to the winner. Runner-up ‘BALDOUS’ from the UK scored the biggest payday of the tournament, claiming the top $500,000 bounty and $730,000 in total bounties, pocketing a whopping $1,240,310 in total. The PLO tournament attracted 837 entrants and generated $2,092,500, with the champion earning more than $300,000.
For more information, visit ACRPoker.eu.
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