VIP Play, a leader in AI-driven sports entertainment, has announced a new partnership with Vokol (formerly Staked AI) to bring immersive, hyper-personalised audio experiences to sports fans worldwide.

“VIP Play is committed to redefining how fans connect with the sports and entertainment they love. Partnering with Vokol, a leader in AI-powered audio creation, allows us to create immersive, hyper-personalized audio experiences that bring our fans closer to the action than ever before. Together, we’re combining cutting-edge technology with authentic storytelling to deliver the next generation of fan engagement,” said Les Ottolenghi, CEO of VIP Play.

Vokol’s AI-powered audio platform revolutionises the way sports content is created and delivered. By leveraging automation, intelligent scriptwriting, conversational AI voices and streamlined distribution, Vokol helps teams, leagues, betting and fantasy platforms, and creators produce high-quality, on-brand audio in seconds.

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“Our team is excited to partner with VIP Play as they embrace the future of AI in sports betting. Vokol blends automation with fan-focused authenticity, delivering tailor-made audio that drives results. Our personalized audio content creation platform fits seamlessly into VIP Play’s forward-thinking approach to AI-enhanced fan experiences. This partnership comes at a great time as we launch our latest platform updates,” said Chris Shreeve, Co-Founder and Head of Growth at Vokol.

This partnership underscores both companies’ shared commitment to innovation, personalisation and enhancing the way fans experience sports. By merging VIP Play’s vision for AI-driven engagement with Vokol’s cutting-edge audio technology, the two companies are setting a new standard for how sports content is delivered, consumed and enjoyed, bringing fans closer to the action than ever before.

TipRanks, a leading financial research platform with more than 9 million monthly active users, has announced a strategic sponsorship with Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura, a 5-time US Chess Champion who is currently ranked 2nd in the world. Powered by a new set of AI tools, the partnership is designed to help investors make better, data-driven decisions through the combination of TipRanks’ cutting-edge tools and Nakamura’s strategic mindset.

As part of the partnership, Nakamura will create and manage a Stream Portfolio on TipRanks. Viewers and fans of Hikaru will be able to track his investment research in real time on his widely followed video channels and social media — plus share ideas in the stream chat to help shape the portfolio’s holdings. Working with TipRanks’ award-winning platform, Nakamura will showcase how he evaluates opportunities, while emphasizing that all content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.

Nakamura’s dominance in chess stems from his ability to absorb vast amounts of information, analyze multiple outcomes and make decisive moves under pressure—skills that closely mirror successful investing.

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“TipRanks offers a wide variety of insights on thousands of stocks and equities, helping me to think strategically about all of my investments. Just like in chess, beating the market depends on making wise, fully informed decisions. Harnessing data to think several moves ahead is second nature to me,” said Nakamura.

“While other investing websites might sponsor more popular spectator sports such as soccer, our partnership with a chess champion is pitch perfect. We are tailor-made for investors who seek to act strategically, just like Hikaru does,” said Uri Gruenbaum, Founder and CEO of TipRanks.

The National Betting Authority (NBA) has urged the public to exercise caution and to verify the legitimacy of betting service providers exclusively through the official website: www.nba.gov.cy.

In recent weeks, the NBA has observed a rise in misinformation and the spread of false claims regarding the legality of certain websites offering online gambling services. Of particular concern is the sharp increase in advertisements for illegal online casinos on popular social media platforms. These operators have not obtained a licence to operate within the Republic of Cyprus. Equally troubling is the unauthorised use of images and videos of well-known individuals in such advertisements, without their consent.

The public is reminded that, under Cyprus’ gambling legislation, the operation of online casinos is strictly prohibited. Participation in these illegal activities poses serious risks, including threats to personal and banking data security, as well as potential harm to players’ financial stability and mental well-being.

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According to Article 79 of the Betting Law 37(I)/2019:

• Players participating in illegal gambling or online casinos face up to 1 year in prison and/or a fine of up to €50,000.

• Individuals or companies providing illegal gambling services face up to 5 years in prison and/or a fine of up to €300,000.

The NBA urges the public to verify information received through websites, apps, social media posts, or other advertisements before engaging with any gambling services. The official list of licensed online betting providers is available on the NBA’s website.