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GAMESCOM 2025: GAMELOOP INTERACTIVE CHANNEL COMING TO SAMSUNG GAMING HUB

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GameLoop, the first hosted, interactive game channel built for Smart TVs, today announced its launch on Samsung Smart TVs and devices on Samsung Gaming Hub, the all-in-one game streaming discovery platform bridging hardware and software for a better player experience. The GameLoop hosted channel converts passive TV viewing into playable game sessions with its proprietary “Play Now” feature, inviting audiences to jump from watching to playing in seconds—no downloads, subscriptions, or extra hardware.

GameLoop’s live hosts showcase real gameplay and invite viewers to join instantly, creating a high-intent funnel from Smart TV reach to measurable gameplay sessions. For publishers, this opens a new distribution channel to millions of Smart TV households with ad-supported monetization and transparent performance reporting.

“GameLoop solves the two biggest challenges for gaming on Smart TV—discovery and scalable monetization,” said Zane Vella, Co-Founder and Chairman of GameLoop. “As Smart TV advertising continues to grow, this is the next frontier for free-to-play game distribution.”

GameLoop’s current catalog spans arcade, puzzle, runner, word, and real-time multiplayer titles tuned for the living room, with remote and mobile controller options. Partnering with Samsung positions GameLoop to reach a fast-growing casual gaming audience, primarily adults who prefer ad-supported entertainment and increasingly play on the biggest screen in the home.

What publishers get:

  • Net-new reach on TV: Access tens of millions of Smart TV players—without getting buried in an app store.
  • Frictionless conversion: “Play Now” turns impressions into sessions; track CTR, session starts, time played, and replays.
  • Cloud streaming for PC games: Bring your PC build to TV via cloud streaming—no complex TV port required.
  • Editorial + hosts = discovery: Friendly hosts, featured placement, genre rails, and event takeovers drive play.
  • Ad-supported revenue: Clear rev-share model with premium sponsor integrations and event opportunities.
  • Re-engagement (opt-in): Tools to re-contact players across platforms where permitted.

Launching as the Connected TV gaming market accelerates toward significant growth, GameLoop offers publishers a new, measurable acquisition and revenue channel for the living room.

GameLoop begins rolling out in Q3 on Samsung Smart TVs on Samsung Gaming Hub. Publishers simply need to provide a trailer and PC build. To be considered for the Early Release slate, contact [email protected].

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Bagelmania Backroom Comedy night lineup announced for Thursday, Feb. 26

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The iconic Jewish delicatessen Siegel’s Bagelmania has announced the comedic line up that will leave guests “laughing their bagels off” at the next Bagelmania Backroom Comedy night on Thursday, Feb. 26.

Hosted monthly by Las Vegas-based and nationally touring comedian couple Noah Gardenswartz and Ester Steinberg, the event Thursday night will welcome Chris Clarke as the headliner along with acclaimed comics Kristeen Von Hagen, Gabe Quire and Lauren Rochelle.

Clarke, known as a high-energy and imaginative comedian, now tours the country with veteran comedian Rob Schneider. He also has amassed more than 40 million views on his popular YouTube channel “Csnacks,” where he tastes food and snacks from the front seat of his car. His hilarious and unique way of describing different flavors led to national commercials for Checkers and Rally’s, a one-hour special on the Cooking Channel titled Baby Got Snack, and an appearance as a food critic judge on Beat Bobby Flay.

Siegel’s Bagelmania will offer a special Backroom Comedy menu of its signature delicatessen cuisine as well as a full bar so guests can enjoy great comedy, dinner, and drinks in a unique, relaxed setting.

The Bagelmania Backroom is open to attendees 18 and older. Doors open for drinks and dinner at 7 p.m. Show time is 8 p.m. Tickets for Bagelmania Backroom are on sale for $20 online at https://siegelsbagelmania.com/backroomcomedy/ and will be sold at the door while supply lasts.

 

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ACR Poker OSS XL Returns With $50M GTD

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ACR Poker has officially announced the return of its flagship Online Super Series (OSS) XL, running from March 1 to March 23, 2026, with a massive $50 million in guaranteed prize pools.

Following the success of its recent Dual Venom tournaments, which paid out more than $11 million, ACR Poker is once again delivering high-value online tournament action designed for players of all skill levels and bankroll sizes.

Three Main Events With $5 Million Guaranteed

The headline events of OSS XL include three major Main Events launching March 15:

  • $2,650 buy-in – $2 million guaranteed
  • $1,050 buy-in – $2 million guaranteed
  • $215 buy-in – $1 million guaranteed

These marquee tournaments anchor the series, offering players high-stakes competition alongside accessible mid- and low-stakes opportunities.

Phil’s Thrill XXL and Multi-Flight Action

Kicking off the series on March 1 is Phil’s Thrill XXL, featuring a $1.5 million guarantee and a $10,300 buy-in. Players can qualify for as little as $95 through ACR’s Road to the Big One promotion.

The schedule also includes a $630 buy-in Multi-Flight Event with $1.5 million guaranteed, with Day 1 flights beginning March 1 and Day 2 set for March 23.

For bounty hunters, OSS XL offers five Mystery Bounty Multi-Flight tournaments, including:

  • Three $500,000 guaranteed events ($109 buy-in)
  • A $150,000 guaranteed event ($33 buy-in)
  • A $100,000 guaranteed event ($5.50 buy-in)

These tournaments provide dynamic prize opportunities and strong value across all buy-in tiers.

$65,000 Leaderboard Contest

To enhance engagement, ACR Poker’s Leaderboard Contest returns with $65,000 in cash and tournament tickets across three buy-in tiers:

  • High Stakes: $15,000 top prize
  • Mid Stakes: $7,500 top prize
  • Low Stakes: $4,000 top prize

According to ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker, OSS XL stands out for its inclusive structure, substantial guarantees and daily leaderboard incentives that reward consistent participation.

With $50 million guaranteed and a broad mix of Main Events, Mystery Bounties and multi-flight tournaments, OSS XL reinforces ACR Poker’s position as a major force in the global online poker tournament landscape.

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Alanbase and Gamblers Connect announce new partnership

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Gamblers Connect, the award-winning iGaming media and affiliate platform, has announced a new strategic partnership with Alanbase, a cloud-based SaaS “constructor” built to power advanced affiliate programme development.

The collaboration strengthens Gamblers Connect’s B2B Providers section, a curated hub designed to connect iGaming professionals with trusted, high-performance industry solutions. By integrating Alanbase into its ecosystem, Gamblers Connect enhances access to cutting-edge affiliate management technology tailored to competitive iGaming markets.

A Customizable SaaS Solution for iGaming Affiliates

Alanbase differentiates itself through its fully customizable SaaS architecture. Unlike traditional affiliate software, Alanbase allows operators to build dashboards, performance indicators and statistical tables using their own formulas. This “constructor” model ensures the platform adapts to each business workflow — not the other way around.

The cloud-based system also delivers high-speed data refresh capabilities, enabling operators to monitor player activity in near real time. This performance advantage provides deeper analytical insight and supports faster decision-making in fast-moving iGaming environments.

Gjorgje Ristikj, Founder of Gamblers Connect, highlighted that the partnership aligns with the platform’s mission to feature transparent, value-driven B2B providers. By adding Alanbase to its verified partner network, Gamblers Connect reinforces its commitment to showcasing tools that improve affiliate program scalability, operational efficiency and measurable growth.

Expanding the iGaming B2B Ecosystem

The partnership reflects growing demand for flexible affiliate SaaS platforms that prioritize customization, automation and performance tracking. As competition intensifies across global iGaming markets, data-driven affiliate management solutions are becoming a critical component of operator success.

With Alanbase now featured within Gamblers Connect’s B2B Providers hub, industry professionals gain streamlined access to enterprise-grade affiliate infrastructure designed for scalability and precision.

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