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HIPTHER Academy Launches: Advancing Gaming & Tech with Premier Learning and Brand Values
HIPTHER proudly announces the launch of our Academy and official introduction of our brand community and guiding principles.
Going beyond a simple brand, HIPTHER is a forward-thinking movement, a community dedicated to the responsible evolution of technology, compliance, and innovation. It embodies a mindset that bridges tradition and the future, uniting people who are passionate about technology’s potential and committed to ethical and sustainable growth – the HIPTHERs! Through the #hipthers network, HIPTHER fosters a global community of innovators, industry leaders, and change-makers who don’t just look to the future – they’re shaping it.
Inspired by our guiding principles of fostering innovation, ethical growth, integrity, responsible ambition, diversity, respect and boldness, we are thrilled to introduce HIPTHER Academy, a structured learning platform embedded within our conferences, aimed at empowering professionals with in-demand skills and recognized certifications.
What is HIPTHER Academy?
HIPTHER Academy is a dynamic educational platform integrated into HIPTHER’s conferences, created to equip professionals with essential skills and valuable certifications in rapidly advancing fields. Through targeted, hands-on workshops led by industry experts, participants can deepen their expertise in key areas like iGaming, blockchain, AI, fintech, and cybersecurity. As an extension of HIPTHER’s commitment to growth and innovation, the Academy pushes the boundaries of professional development, offering attendees a deeper dive into the knowledge required to thrive in today’s evolving B2B landscape.
Key Features of HIPTHER Academy
- Expert-Led Workshops: Experienced professionals and thought leaders from various industries, ensure that participants get practical, up-to-date knowledge directly from those who shape the field.
- Certification Opportunities: Participants can earn certifications in different areas by completing designated workshops. These certifications are designed to be valuable credentials that demonstrate your expertise in key areas of B2B technology and beyond!
- Multi-Level Learning Paths & Advanced Certification: For those who want to go even deeper, some workshops will evolve into multi-level courses. After completing all three levels of a continued workshop series, participants receive advanced certification, indicating a thorough mastery of the subject.
Areas of study include:
- iGaming
- Blockchain
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Fintech, Cybersecurity
- Other Emerging Technologies: from Augmented Reality (AR) to the Internet of Things (IoT) and beyond.
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Why Choose HIPTHER Academy?
Expert Instructors: Learn from industry leaders with years of experience.
Exclusive Insights: Access insider knowledge and cutting-edge industry trends.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with other professionals in the field.
Recognized Certifications: Earn certifications that are valued across the industry.
“HIPTHER Academy represents the next step in our mission to empower professionals with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. By combining expert-led learning with our guiding principles of innovation, integrity, and responsible growth, we are creating a platform that not only builds expertise but also fosters a global community of ethical leaders shaping the future of gaming, tech, and beyond.”— Zoltan Tundik, Co-Founder and Head of Business at HIPTHER
With HIPTHER Academy, we’re not just building careers – we’re building a future where innovation and responsibility go hand in hand, empowering professionals to lead the way in shaping a better tomorrow. See you at the upcoming Workshops!
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$10M guaranteed poker
ACR Poker $10M Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms
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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For a similar take on this major online poker series and its prize pools, check out this article from Poker.org on ACR Poker’s dual mystery bounty events and their massive guaranteed prizes:
ACR Venom $10M GTD Tournaments – Poker.org
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AI in gambling safety
BOS releases report on the prevalence of gambling addiction in Sweden
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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