Raptor PR, the specialist B2B communications agency for games, media, and tech brands, has been appointed by Make-A-Wish® International to lead strategic communications for its games industry fundraising initiatives. The global nonprofit, known for granting life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses, is partnering with Raptor PR to amplify its presence across the games sector and unlock new opportunities for engagement, awareness, and impact.

As part of this new partnership, Raptor PR will deploy a strategic communications campaign to support Make-A-Wish International’s growing charitable gaming program, with a focus on elevating brand awareness for its games industry activities, amplifying wish stories, and forging partnerships for the nonprofit across the global games industry.

Raptor PR is partnering with Make-A-Wish International on a pro bono basis, providing strategic consultancy and go-to-market services to elevate global brand visibility. The campaign will focus on high-impact thought leadership, authoritative media commentary, speaker engagement, and news announcements designed to drive awareness, advocacy, and support.

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April Stallings, Charitable Gaming and Creators Community Manager at Make-A-Wish International, commented: “Many of our wish children use gaming as a lifeline to stay connected during their illness.  We want the games industry to become more aware of how they can help grant wishes and why we need them – and that requires the kind of expertise we know Raptor PR can provide.  Raptor PR brings deep expertise in gaming and strategic communications making them a natural partner to help us achieve our global mission. Team Raptor’s deep network across the games industry will be vital in opening doors, sparking partnerships, and scaling our impact. Together, we’re not just telling stories, we’re mobilising the games industry to become a more intentional force for good, enabling more children around the world to experience the life-changing power of a wish, when they need it most.”

Rana Rahman, Founder and CEO at Raptor PR, added: “When I met April Stallings from Make-A-Wish at Gamescom last year, I was deeply moved by the real-world impact the charity delivers. That moment inspired me to get involved with Raptor PR, and now, through our strategic communications support, we’re helping Make-A-Wish scale its message and reach across the global games industry. Our goal is to spark a broader movement, encouraging the games industry to embrace its potential as a force for good and give back in meaningful, sustained ways.”

In 2024, the Make-A-Wish International network granted more than 16,000 wishes for children living with critical illnesses. Both April Stallings and Rana Rahman will be attending this year’s gamescom conference in Cologne from the 18-22nd of August 2025.

ZEAL and Greentube, the digital gaming and entertainment division of Novomatic AG, have joined forces in a new partnership. As part of the collaboration, selected Greentube online games will be gradually integrated into the game portfolio of ZEAL brands LOTTO24 and Tipp24. The partnership officially launched in June 2025.

A key highlight: The internationally acclaimed “Book of Ra” series is now available to customers via ZEAL’s B2C platforms. The slot game franchise is one of the most iconic in online gaming, boasting a loyal global fan base.

This strategic alliance enables ZEAL to expand its digital gaming offering with top-tier titles, while Greentube benefits from ZEAL’s strong market presence and broad customer reach in Germany.

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“With the popular titles from Greentube, we’re expanding our portfolio with high-quality games our customers already know and love,” says Alex Green, Vice President Games at ZEAL. “Bringing the ‘Book of Ra’ series to our platforms has been a long-term goal, and we’re proud to have made it happen. We see strong potential in this partnership.”

Julia Schagerl, Regional Manager at Greentube adds: “ZEAL is a strong partner with a loyal customer base. Our games stand for quality, security and entertainment – and this partnership helps us bring them to an even wider audience. It’s a key step in our growth strategy.”

Leeds United are pleased to announce a new official partnership with Parimatch, who will become the club’s official sleeve partner for the men’s first team.

Parimatch is a global entertainment company with over 30 years of experience in sports betting and gaming. The brand has been seen in the Premier League previously and is a trusted worldwide presence.

Having recently announced our home and away kits for the 2025/26 campaign, Parimatch are excited to add their brand to the club’s shirt for the upcoming Premier League season, which will be seen on the left playing sleeve.

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As well as on the club’s first team shirt, Parimatch branding will feature prominently at both Elland Road and Thorp Arch, in addition to the perimeter LED system and club’s media backdrop.

Leeds United and Parimatch will drive brand activity by the creation of innovative partnership activations and digital campaigns which will be promoted through the club and Parimatch’s channels.

Sergey Portnov, CEO of Parimatch spoke about showing commitment to club’s who are looking to shape the future of football.

He said: “This is more than a partnership – it’s a powerful alliance between two brands with the same goal: to win. We believe in strong leadership, and we see that in Leeds United – a club with a proud history, loyal fans, and big dreams for the Premier League 25/26. We don’t wait for change. We lead it. This partnership shows our commitment to working with clubs that shape the future of football.”

Morrie Eisenberg, Chief Business Officer at Leeds United, added: “We’re really pleased to bring Parimatch onboard with the club as our new sleeve partner. They are a trusted brand who have worked within the sporting industry for a long time, showing commitment to the game. We will work closely with the Parimatch team to continue our commitment of delivering innovative campaigns and activations where possible.”

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