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The Argentine Football Association announces the renewal of SmartSoft as the regional sponsor in Europe

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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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Record-breaking volumes at the World Sports Betting Cape Town Met, powered by OpenBet technology

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OpenBet, a global leader in betting and gaming technology, powered record-breaking volumes for World Sports Betting (WSB) during the 2026 World Sports Betting Cape Town Met, processing more than three times WSB’s typical daily activity with zero downtime.

The Cape Town Met is one of South Africa’s premier horseracing events, drawing intense traffic that tests platform performance. Less than a year after migrating to OpenBet’s unified technology stack, WSB demonstrated the resilience and scalability of its platform under extreme demand.

OpenBet’s Player Account Management (PAM) technology and sportsbook solution — phased in with PAM going live in February 2025 and the sportsbook in October 2025 — now underpin WSB’s enterprise-grade wagering infrastructure across both digital and retail channels. The integrated system delivers streamlined KYC, a unified wallet, accurate reporting and a robust compliance framework designed for South Africa’s regulatory environment.

Enhanced features available to WSB customers include 50-leg accumulators, partially redeemable free bets, advanced Telebet telephone betting and integrated pools betting for sports and racing through OpenBet’s advanced trading system.

“With the World Sports Betting Cape Town Met, we processed more than three times the usual volume with zero downtime, showcasing the strength and scalability of our technology,” said Runa Walia Desai, Chief Customer Experience Officer at OpenBet. “This milestone also extends our footprint into Africa, reinforcing our position across six continents.”

Warren Tannous, CEO of World Sports Betting, added that OpenBet’s modular solution gives the operator the confidence to expand its sportsbook offering and support increased user engagement while maintaining performance and compliance.

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Choice Gaming Launches Evra Crash in Exclusive Collaboration with Patrice Evra

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Choice Gaming has officially launched Evra Crash, a new multiplayer crash game developed in exclusive collaboration with football legend Patrice Evra.

The title blends high-energy crash mechanics with football culture, delivering a synchronized, shared-table experience designed to boost player engagement and social interaction.

A Football Icon Powers the Gameplay

At the center of Evra Crash is Patrice Evra, one of football’s most recognizable personalities. His presence adds authenticity and competitive intensity to the gameplay, reinforcing the game’s energetic, community-driven concept. The partnership between Choice Gaming and Evra aims to merge competitive spirit with immersive entertainment in the fast-growing crash gaming segment.

Multiplayer Crash Experience

Unlike traditional single-session crash games, Evra Crash is built around real-time shared rounds:

  • All players join the same round simultaneously
  • Fully networked multiplayer participation
  • Visible, synchronized gameplay across users

This structure creates a social crash environment where anticipation builds collectively, increasing engagement and enhancing the thrill of each round.

Game Features & Performance Metrics

Evra Crash offers a balanced gameplay structure designed for broad player appeal:

  • RTP: 95%
  • Maximum Multiplier: 10,000x
  • Volatility: Low

The low-volatility model provides consistent entertainment while maintaining the potential for high multipliers, positioning Evra Crash as an accessible yet exciting crash title in the iGaming market.

Cross-Platform Optimization

Built for seamless performance across environments, Evra Crash is:

  • Fully mobile-optimized
  • Compatible with land-based gaming solutions
  • Designed for consistent cross-platform gameplay

Whether accessed online or in physical gaming venues, players experience uninterrupted performance and smooth gameplay integration.

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EARN YOUR PLACE AMONG THE BEST AS POKERSTARS REVEALS SCHEDULE FOR PRESTIGIOUS SPRING CHAMPIONSHIP OF ONLINE POKER

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More than $45 million guaranteed across 400 tournament opportunities for all players to earn their greatness

The full schedule for poker’s first major online series of the year, PokerStars prestigious Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP), has been unveiled featuring 136 events and more than $45 million guaranteed.

From March 1 to 25, players have the chance to earn their greatness once more and battle for an acclaimed SCOOP title across three weeks of elite online poker action. The 136-event schedule (with a total of 400 tournaments) offers low, medium, and high buy-in levels from $5.50 to $15,000, and a wide range of formats including No-Limit Hold’em, PLO, 8-Game, Mystery Bounties, Turbo, and Deep Stack events, making SCOOP accessible for everyone.

KEY SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS

The flagship Main Events will be a schedule highlight and will award a total of $5.5 million across the NLHE Main Events on March 22, and $550,000 across the PLO Main Events on March 23.

  • $109 SCOOP NLHE Main Event Low – $1.5 million guaranteed
  • $1,050 SCOOP NLHE Main Event Med – $2 million guaranteed
  • $5,200 SCOOP NLHE Main Event High – $2 million guaranteed
  • 109 SCOOP PLO Main Event Low – $100,000 guaranteed
  • $1,050 SCOOP PLO Main Event Med – $200,000 guaranteed
  • $5,200 SCOOP PLO Main Event High – $250,000 guaranteed

Other highlights of the 18th edition of SCOOP include:

  • March 1 – $215 Sunday Million PKO – $1 million guaranteed
  • March 8 – $22 Mystery Sunday Special, $300,000 guaranteed – All-in Shoot Out for United Kingdom & Ireland players to award an Emerald Pass to the Irish Open on March 10 at 7am GMT
  • March 8 – $109 Sunday Million PKO – $1 million guaranteed
  • March 15 – $55 Mini Sunday Million PKO – $500,000 guaranteed – All-in Shoot Out for United Kingdom & Ireland players to award an Emerald Pass to the Irish Open on March 17 at 7am GMT
  • March 15 – $530 Sunday Million – $1 million guaranteed

As well as the huge prizes and trophies on offer, players can also compete in the SCOOP Leaderboards where an additional $100,000 in cash prizes will be awarded across the Low, Medium and High Player of the Series Leaderboards.

As ever, there are a number of qualification routes giving players the chance to qualify into SCOOP events for a fraction of the buy-in. Routes include satellites from just $0.55, the SCOOP Lucky Dip where $500,000 in SCOOP tickets are up for grabs and the $55 Power Path Express SCOOP Edition, on March 1st,where more than $200,000 in SCOOP Power Passes and Main Event tickets will be awarded to boost players’ grind to greatness. Finally, all players are still in time to crack open a SCOOP Prize Vault and earn a SCOOP ticket worth up to $1,050 upon opt-in.

“SCOOP is where greatness isn’t given, it’s earned. Every title represents weeks of preparation, relentless competition and beating the toughest fields in online poker. That’s what makes a SCOOP win so special,” said Steve Clarricoats, Associate Director of Poker Operations at PokerStars. “With a huge schedule and accessible buy-ins and formats, SCOOP remains the title every online player wants on their record.”

For 17 years, SCOOP has been appointment poker of the highest order and winning a SCOOP title has been a bucket list dream for poker players all over the world. More than $1.4 billion in prize pools have been awarded to players since SCOOP started in 2009, with some of the world’s best players earning coveted SCOOP trophies.

Sweden’s Simon “C. Darwin” Mattsson is the greatest player in SCOOP history having earned 14 titles, followed by fellow Swede Niklas “Lena900” Astedt and the UK’s Benny “RunGodlike” Glaser who both have 11 titles, with Benny being the most decorated player in COOP history also having a record-leading 16 WCOOP titles.

For more information about SCOOP head to the PokerStars website or PokerStars Blog.

 

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