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Playbook Fusion announces exclusive football data partnership with Twenty First Group
Playbook Fusion, the pioneering new studio spearheaded by Steve Rogers that combines the worlds of betting and video gaming, today announces that it has signed an exclusive agreement with Twenty First Group (TFG) which will provide Playbook Fusion with access to TFG’s groundbreaking Football Intelligence Engine.
Shaped from years of bespoke development by data science and engineering teams, TFG’s Football Intelligence Engine will integrate seamlessly into Playbook Fusion’s football product, enhancing the user experience by reflecting the impact of real-world matches. Playbook Football will use data from up to 100,000 individual football players from across the globe.
By incorporating high quality real-world sports data into its games, Playbook Fusion will deepen the level of user engagement by enabling players to use their skill and knowledge of real-world football to inform their decisions and gameplay within Playbook Football, the brand new football product which will launch at ICE 2025 in Barcelona.
“I’m delighted to announce this partnership with TFG which will take our product offering to the next level and enhance its credibility and integrity” said Steve Rogers, CEO and Founder, Playbook Fusion. “Having the opportunity to work alongside Andy, with his vast experience in sports trading, and the data scientists at TFG has provided some unique insights in to how we can utilise sports data within our games. Our ambition at Playbook Fusion has always been to create a more immersive, gamified skill-based betting experience for players, and the incorporation of TFG’s extensive data set into our games will help us to achieve that goal.”
“We’re thrilled to partner with Playbook Fusion to bring the power of TFG’s Football Intelligence Engine to their innovative platform,” said Andy Wright, Chief Betting Officer at Twenty First Group. “By integrating real-world performance data with cutting-edge gameplay, we’re creating a more immersive and authentic experience for football fans. This collaboration lets fans engage with the game on a deeper level, combining their football knowledge with interactive gameplay like never before. I’m incredibly excited to work with Steve and the team as they bring these innovative new products to the betting and gaming landscape.”
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ADM
Peter & Sons says it now reaches 70% of Italy’s ADM-licensed operator market
Studio cites integrations with Sisal, SNAI, PokerStars, Eurobet, Betsson Italy, Lottomatica, Goldbet and Diecimilauno via Octavian and Light & Wonder.
Peter & Sons said it has expanded its distribution in Italy and is now live with approximately 70% of the country’s leading operators under the Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) license.
The studio attributed the milestone to operator partnerships including Sisal, SNAI, PokerStars, Eurobet, Betsson Italy, Lottomatica, and Goldbet and Diecimilauno, with distribution supported by aggregators Octavian and Light & Wonder. Peter & Sons said the network is expected to grow further.
Italy remains one of Europe’s most established regulated iGaming markets, with concentrated operator share and extensive go-live requirements. Peter & Sons said Italian players can access titles including Barbarossa Dragon Empire, Barbarossa Revenge, and Thunderhawk.
Lauryn Duncan, Head of Sales at Peter & Sons, said: “Italy has become one of our most important markets, not because it was new to us, but because of how quickly it has evolved into a key part of our distribution network. Reaching 70% of the market is a strong validation of the partnerships we’ve built with leading operators and aggregators. It’s a market that demands quality, structure, and consistency, and we’re proud to see our games resonate so well within that environment.”
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Blue Bird Bonus
EdgeLabs Signs Content Partnership with Stake
EdgeLabs has signed a new content partnership with Stake that will bring more than 50 games from the EdgeLabs portfolio to the platform, including Blue Bird Bonus, Diamond 10x and Mark of Z, alongside casino-style titles such as Emily’s Treasure and Kandy Land Keno. The agreement expands EdgeLabs’ reach with a major global operator while giving Stake access to additional multilingual content and promotional tools across key markets.
In addition to its slot titles, Stake will also leverage EdgeLabs’ casino-style games, including the fish-shooting title Emily’s Treasure and keno game Kandy Land Keno, enhancing the overall player experience within its ecosystem.
Founded in 2017, Stake has rapidly become one of the world’s largest online casino and sportsbook. With a major focus on community engagement, the platform also offers a sweepstakes casino model, providing free-to-play experiences to its users.
Similarly, EdgeLabs’ team brings decades of industry experience, building a high-quality game portfolio supported across 35 languages and 95 currencies, with reach across North America, Europe and Asia. The studio focuses on optimizing partnerships through offering bespoke content, pre-release exclusives and a fully integrated suite of promotional tools.
By combining efforts, both companies aim to accelerate their respective commercial growth objectives and further establish themselves as key players for online free-to-play entertainment.
Marina Rodov, CEO of EdgeLabs, said: “We’re delighted to take our relationship with Stake to the next level. We will now be able to work closely and mutually boost our business by providing our best-in-class games, promotional tools, and account management. We are confident that with our games and Stake’s volumes, this will be a fruitful partnership for both companies.”
Caelum Ferrarese of Stake said: “We’re very excited to begin our partnership with Edgelabs. With Edgelabs’ catalogue of top-quality slots content, combined with a close, working relationship, the sky is the limit for what we can achieve together across a wide range of markets.”
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Australia
IGS Awarded 15-Year Electronic Gaming Machine Monitoring Licence in Victoria
Bally’s Intralot S.A. (Bally’s Intralot) has announced that its Australian subsidiary, Intralot Gaming Services (IGS) has been awarded a new 15-year Electronic Gaming Machine (EGM) Monitoring Licence for the State of Victoria, effective 16 August 2027.
This landmark award positions Bally’s Intralot to deliver a new generation of technology, transparency and collaboration to one of the world’s most mature and highly regulated gaming markets.
Approximately 26,300 EGMs will be connected to the Monitoring System which will provide a vital role in ensuring the ongoing integrity of EGM transactions in gaming venues. It will also provide data and information on EGMs for regulatory, harm minimisation, taxation and research purposes.
Under the licence, IGS will also be responsible for the delivery, operation and maintenance of the statewide Pre-commitment System for all EGMs in Victoria, including 2628 EGMs at the Melbourne casino.
A New Technology Era for Victoria
IGS will deploy a next-generation, cloud-enabled monitoring platform designed to deliver:
• Real-time monitoring and reporting
• Advanced data analytics capabilities
• Best-in-class cybersecurity protections
• Scalable architecture to support evolving regulatory requirements
• Future-ready integration enabling seamless connectivity with venues, manufacturers and regulatory systems
“This award represents a major milestone for Bally’s Intralot and IGS and is a significant investment in the future of Victoria’s gaming technology infrastructure. We look forward to working with the Victorian Government, the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission, and industry stakeholders to deliver a secure and transparent monitoring system that supports integrity and player protection,” said Robeson Reeves, CEO of the Bally’s Intralot Group.
IGS and Bally’s Intralot will commence planning and stakeholder engagement in the coming months to support a carefully managed, smooth and seamless transition.
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