iGaming
Defy the Odds partners with BettingStartups to support gaming startups
Defy the Odds (DTO) and BettingStartups have announced a strategic partnership aimed at supporting early-stage companies across iGaming and sports betting, with initial joint activity planned around SBC Summit Americas (June 9–11) in Fort Lauderdale.
DTO, which describes itself as a startup launchpad advising early-stage founders in iGaming, sports betting, sportstech and fintech, will work with BettingStartups, which focuses on the early-stage real money gaming ecosystem, to connect startups with investors, operators and established suppliers.
The organisations said the partnership will focus on improving access to three areas they view as critical for founders: community, collaboration and capital. The companies positioned the effort as a way to increase visibility for emerging businesses, support investor-readiness, and expand introductions between startups and industry stakeholders.
Kelly Kehn, Co-Founder of Defy the Odds said of the partnership, “Innovation doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It happens when founders connect, share ideas and push each other forward. That’s what community does. This partnership with BettingStartups is about bringing more startups together and making sure the wider industry pays attention to what they’re building. Because the future of our industry is being shaped by these founders.”
Jesse Learmonth, founder of BettingStartups, adds “We’ve always been about providing high-signal infrastructure for founders to scale. This partnership with DTO doubles down on that mission, linking our audience with a community that actually opens doors. Starting with the Startup Zone at SBC Americas, we’re giving founders a direct, affordable line to the operators and investors who define this industry.”
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game content
Peter & Sons launches game portfolio on Solverde in Portugal
Peter & Sons has launched its game portfolio on Solverde, bringing the studio’s titles to one of Portugal’s best-known regulated online casino brands.
Solverde said it operates a library of more than 3,000 casino game titles and is part of the Solverde Group. The operator is regulated in Portugal under the supervision of SRIJ.
The companies said additional Peter & Sons titles are expected to roll out “in the coming months” as the partnership expands.
Yann Bautista, Founder and Commercial Director at Peter & Sons, said: “We’re excited to bring our diverse portfolio of art-driven games to the Portuguese market alongside an esteemed partner in Solverde. Their commitment to quality and superior gaming experiences makes them an ideal home for Peter & Sons titles, and we look forward to growing together in this vibrant market.”
Claudia Pinheiro from Solverde said: “Peter & Sons’ bold creative direction aligns with our own progressive outlook, and we’re delighted to bring the studio’s creations to our audience.”
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Crash Games
ICONIC21 launches Arrow Chase, a continuous multiplayer multiplier game
ICONIC21 has launched Arrow Chase, a new iGaming title the supplier says is designed as a continuous experience rather than a round-based game.
The game is built around an arrow that “endlessly” moves across the screen towards multiplier blocks. ICONIC21 said players choose multiplier blocks to bet on and receive instant payouts when blocks are hit, with the experience running without “rounds, resets” or downtime.
ICONIC21 is also positioning Arrow Chase as a multiplayer product, with all players watching the same on-screen action at the same time. The company said the concept aims to combine timing-driven play associated with crash-style mechanics with a continuous flow.
Edvardas Sadovskis, Chief Product Officer at ICONIC21, said: “Every few years, something comes along that makes the industry stop and reconsider what a game can be. We believe Arrow Chase is one of those moments. We built something with no round, no reset, no interruption, because we believe that is what the next generation of players will come to expect. What comes after it is a conversation we are very much looking forward to having.”
ICONIC21 said Arrow Chase was informed by ongoing discussions with operator partners on player behaviour and demand, and suggested the format could evolve into a new category with naming still to be defined.
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casino games
St8 signs ScatterKings content deal to expand slots portfolio
St8 has signed a partnership with slot studio ScatterKings to add the supplier’s titles to its casino games aggregation platform across regulated markets.
Under the agreement, St8 has integrated ScatterKings’ portfolio, including Coins of Cleo, Big Bob’s Gold and the Gold Lock series. St8 said the addition supports its strategy to broaden its content offer for operators in competitive regulated environments, and that more than 200 suppliers are now hosted on its platform.
David Fall, Business Development Manager at St8, said: “Our focus at St8 is to equip operators with content that genuinely drives performance.
“ScatterKings brings a fresh approach to game development, combining proven mechanics with creative execution, and we’re pleased to add their portfolio to our platform as they continue to gain traction as a studio.”
Steven Cross, Chief Commercial Officer at ScatterKings, said: “At ScatterKings, we are committed to building games that stand the test of time through genuine craftsmanship and disciplined execution. Our partnership with St8 is a natural fit because they value the same level of technical reliability and creative differentiation that we bake into every game.
“This deal provides a scalable route for our premium handcrafted portfolio to reach new audiences who appreciate games with distinct personality and proven mechanics.”
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