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Akne Fruits: Redefining the Future of iGaming

Tom Horn Gaming and AKNEYE, the innovative art initiative by AKN, have joined forces to launch a unique project, Akne Fruits. More than just a slot game, Akne Fruits fuses online casino gaming, traditional sculpture, and NFT technology to redefine the iGaming ecosystem and the future of iGaming.
A Visionary Blend of Art, Technology, and iGaming
Akne Fruits is groundbreaking in its exploration of the intersection between the physical and digital worlds in an entirely new way. Inspired by AKNâs signature AKN EYE motif, the game is accompanied by nine exclusive artefacts meticulously hand-painted by Rafayel Nersesyan, a famous Armenian artist, who also played a role in shaping the gameâs visuality. Each object mirrors the fruit symbols from the game and serves as a tangible representation of AKN EYEâs iconic aesthetic.
Own and Share in the Success of Akne Fruits
Available globally, Akne Fruits invites players to connect with the game on multiple levels â enjoy it in their favourite casino, invest in its digital assets, or own their own piece of its physical representation.
Through NFTs offered via the Ortak marketplace, players can acquire game-inspired NFTs and become stakeholders in the gameâs ongoing success. This experience is further expanded by the introduction of nine exclusive sculptures and their NFTs. These one-of-a-kind pieces allow players and art collectors to own a physical piece of the game and gain a significant share in its financial achievements.
Official Launch and Sell-Out at Harmony VI
The exclusive physical NFT collection of Akne Fruits made its debut at BetConstructâs prestigious Harmony VI Meetup in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. In addition to the gameâs digital collection available on ortak.me, art lovers and gaming enthusiasts had the chance to purchase one of nine exclusive physical representations of the Akne Fruits game on the spot. The response was overwhelming, with all physical NFTs selling out within just one hour of the official announcement â a historic milestone for Tom Horn Gaming and Ortak.
Pushing the Boundaries of iGaming
The partnership between Tom Horn Gaming and Ortak is redefining how the supplier perceives the future of iGaming. Akne Fruits goes beyond being just a slot game. It delivers an immersive experience that connects players and art enthusiasts with the game and its artistic assets on different levels.
âThis collaboration is a perfect synergy of two innovative companies, combining our strengths to introduce new products, redefine iGaming, and multiply the success of our innovative approach to entertainment. With Akne Fruits, weâre not just delivering a game. Weâre shaping the future of how players experience iGaming,â said Ondrej Lapides, CEO of Tom Horn Gaming.
Explore the Future with Akne Fruits
Players and art lovers are invited to discover the Akne Fruits experience by visiting the Ortak NFT marketplace and becoming part of this exciting journey. Whether through owning a digital NFT or acquiring a stunning physical sculpture, the possibilities are as limitless as the creativity behind the project.
By transcending the concept of a traditional slot game and embracing new technologies, Tom Horn Gaming continues to lead the iGaming industry into new frontiers, offering unique opportunities for players to engage with games and their creators.
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Esports Charts Becomes Official Viewership Analytics Partner of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025

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Esports Charts, the leading esports viewership analytics provider, has partnered with StarLadder, a pioneering tournament organiser. The Budapest Major 2025 marks a highly anticipated comeback for StarLadder, as it is their first Counter-Strike Major since 2019 and a significant return to the top-tier esports arena.
As the official analytics partner of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, Esports Charts will provide comprehensive, real-time audience data and insights throughout the event. This will empower organisers, teams, sponsors and fans with unparalleled transparency and a deeper understanding of the tournamentâs global reach.
Artyom Odintsov, Co-founder and CEO of Esports Charts, said: âWe are thrilled and proud to provide viewership analytics for StarLadder for the Budapest Major 2025. Since both Esports Charts and StarLadder are Ukraine-born companies, we share similar values and deal with similar challenges, which brings us even closer.
âItâs genuinely exciting to follow how viewership will develop at this Major. But knowing the expertise, drive, and passion that the organizers are bringing, I have no doubt weâll witness some incredible things happen in Budapest.
âEsports Charts has always been driven by a mission to provide the esports community with accurate, actionable data, and we look forward to showcasing the impact and audience engagement of this world-class event.â
StarLadder has been a driving force in global esports for almost 15 years now, since hosting its first tournaments in 2011. Renowned for its innovation and reliability, the company has organised some of the industryâs most iconic events. These include the StarLadder Berlin Major 2019, which accumulated over 44 million hours watched and remains in the top 10 CS events by this metric, and the legendary StarSeries tournaments which started back in 2012.
Viacheslav Shcherbakov, Sales and Partnerships at StarLadder, said: âWeâve been working with Esports Charts since their founding and have always valued their professionalism and integrity. In a market where reliable data is essential, Esports Charts provides honest, transparent numbers, exactly the kind of insights sponsors and stakeholders rely on when assessing the potential reach of a World Championship event.
âWeâre confident that this partnership will result in a high-quality analysis of our tournamentâs performance and the audience data weâll report to our partners. Itâs a collaboration built on trust, shared values, and a deep understanding of what it takes to elevate esports to the next level.â
The Starladder Budapest Major 2025 will be held from November 24 to December 14 in Budapest, Hungary. The event will bring together the worldâs top 32 Counter-Strike 2 teams to compete for a $1.25 million prize pool and one of the most prestigious titles in esports.
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Superbet Becomes New Main Sponsor of Jagiellonia BiaĹystok

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Superbet has become the new main sponsor of Jagiellonia BiaĹystok. The logo of one of Polandâs leading bookmakers will appear on the front of the Podlasie teamâs match jerseys. This is the fourth Ekstraklasa club, alongside Lech PoznaĹ, GĂłrnik Zabrze and GKS Katowice, to join the bookmakerâs extensive sponsorship portfolio.
The new partnership is more than just a logo on a jersey â the collaboration between Jagiellonia and Superbet is intended to have a particularly fan-focused nature. The brand is announcing numerous dedicated campaigns, events and surprises aimed at fans of the yellow and reds. The first of these has already launched with the announcement of the partnership â and will undoubtedly delight anyone planning to purchase the new jersey.
Superbet will pay a 100 PLN bonus towards the purchase of an official Jagiellonia match jersey. A total of 1920 jerseys will be available as part of the promotion â a number symbolically related to the year the club was founded. The promotion is valid both in-store and online and is open to all Superbet app users.
âWhen making a purchase in a stationary store, all you need to do is show the installed application, and for online customers, verification will take place via the email address: [email protected], to which you can simply send a short message, and in response, fans will receive a unique code entitling them to purchase a T-shirt at a discount,â explains Bartosz Malaka, Head of Marketing & Sponsoring at Superbet.
However, this is not the end of surprises for fans of the BiaĹystok club, because if they register using the special code âJAGA,â they will also receive a welcome bonus.
âJagiellonia fits perfectly into our sponsorship strategy â itâs a club with ambition, a strong identity, and enormous potential that combines modernity with local character. Wââre thrilled to be embarking on this journey together. Our logo will now appear on the fronts of the jerseys of four Ekstraklasa clubs, confirming our continued leadership in sports sponsorship,â said Ĺukasz Seweryniak, General Manager of Superbet Polska.
âJaga is the perfect partner for us â with a great history and a huge, loyal community of fans who live and breathe this club every day. With them in mind, weâre preparing a whole package of activations, surprises, and events designed to build even stronger bonds. We want to show that just as Jaga is a super club, Superbet is a super sponsor,â Malaka said.
âI am extremely proud and happy to have entered into a partnership with such a renowned and recognizable brand as Superbet. I would like to emphasize that this is the highest-ever sponsorship agreement in the clubâs history, which further underscores the importance of this partnership. I believe the word âpartnershipâ is key in the context of our agreement. I am most pleased that we are not just gaining a sponsor, but a true partner with whom we will achieve great things together,â said Ziemowit DeptuĹa, President of the Management Board of Jagiellonia BiaĹystok SSA.
The partnership with Superbet is another important step in Jagielloniaâs development â not only in terms of sporting activities, but also in terms of modern marketing and fan engagement. Both parties emphasize that this will be a collaboration based on genuine commitment and closeness to fans.
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Australia
VGCCC Fines Werribee RSL for Self-exclusion Failures

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The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has fined the Werribee RSL $30,000 for failing to prevent 2 self-excluded customers from gambling.
VGCCC CEO Suzy Neilan said: âThis is the first time the VGCCC has taken disciplinary action against a club or hotel for self-exclusion breaches.
âSelf-exclusion programs empower people to manage their gambling by registering to be temporarily or permanently blocked from entering gambling areas of clubs, pubs and casinos.
âBy failing to respect a personâs decision to self-exclude, a venue may put customers who have decided to take a break from gambling, or quit altogether, at risk of experiencing gambling harm.â
In January 2024, the VGCCC received an anonymous tip-off that a self-excluded person entered the Werribee RSL gaming room and used the poker machines. The venue self-reported a second breach in May 2024, after realising a different customer had gambled at the venue on at least 4 occasions between February and May 2024.
Ms Neilan said: âTaking disciplinary action is the last resort. We would prefer venues take their harm minimisation responsibilities seriously by complying with their legal obligations, including through the effective implementation of tools like self-exclusion.
âVenues and their staff are the last line of defence for self-excluded customers, who should be able to trust that their decision to self-exclude will be respected. They must have the appropriate controls in place to prevent self-excluded people from entering gaming rooms.â
The VGCCC acknowledged that Werribee RSL cooperated with the investigations and has since taken steps to strengthen its procedures. These include improved and regular staff training, daily audits of the self-exclusion register and greater use of technology to identify self-excluded customers who attempt to enter the gaming room.
This remedial action was taken into consideration in determining the amount of the fine.
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