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Merkur has High Expectations for ICE 2023

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ICE is back, in its traditional format and with the gaming industry’s biggest names once again on show. None bigger than Merkur, as the German conglomerate is aiming to hit the jackpot on what will be the biggest and brightest booth display in London ExCel’s north halls. Merkur has great expectations for its return to ICE and has gone to enormous lengths in having all of the brand’s newest innovations, in cabinets, game titles, multigames, Mystery and Linked Progressive Jackpots plus the theatre configuration Merkur Roulette all on display.

Merkur Gaming will, as always, be supported extensively by other members of the gaming family. Colleagues from Spain’s Merkur Dosniha, led by CEO Carlos Chacon, will feature three casino jackpots, an arcade specific jackpot and an all new G-Box selection while also serving up a tasty Spanish delicacy, Jamon, freshly prepared to whet visitor appetites even further.

Having shown impressive growth and performance, even through Covid affected times, Merkur’s UK subsidiary Blueprint will present its Avante Trio, Auroramax, Ultramax and Alpha Trio cabinets; each presenting powerful games collections that will enthrall the home visitors to ICE, and those far beyond. Blueprint, as well as being hugely successful in terrestrial gaming markets also has a high standing and reputation in the online space. At ICE, Blueprint Online will demonstrate its experience and expertise to maximum effect.

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Merkur’s ICE headline display covers both the International and German domestic markets and features the latest Linked Progressive Jackpot attractions Link Zone, The Legend of FuLu Chen, China Charms, Solar Link and the all new Five. Also new is the futuristic styled Zonic cabinet that has its own area on the ICE booth, featuring the Red Pocket Jackpot and the arcade gaming hit title Merkur Mystery Jackpot. Added to these attractions the presence at ICE of Merkur Roulette, a truly top class ETG presentation that will be shown in London with a theatre configuration in its own special location.

Merkur eSolutions will present its eSolutions terminal that allows customers, and their customers, rapid and seamless access to value-added online services. The company’s Paylado e-wallet will also be on show, presenting what is described as the “easiest way to turn cash into e-money”.

Online gaming specialists edict eGaming, based in Hamburg, Germany, and with almost a quarter century’s experience, in 2021 launched and will display at ICE its Aggregator Solution that integrates various world class content providers into the edict platform.

“Cash is King” has long been a staple description of the gaming industry and it perfectly describes the cash handling technology of GeWeTe. The specialists in cash handling technology will display a large selection of their market leading products, including a new addition to their Cash Center range, the Cash Center Backloader.

Merkur Gaming Chief Executive, International, Athanasios ‘Sakis’ Isaakidis eagerly looked forward to ICE, stating: “It is hugely significant that ICE is now back on the gaming calendar and once again in its long established traditional format. Merkur has made great efforts to design and create a show presentation that will be something really special. We appreciate what ICE was in 2020 and before the full extent of the Covid pandemic, but our expectation is not just for a show that will be ‘as good as’, it must absolutely be ‘even better than’ and that is exactly what we have all worked so hard to help bring to reality. Our Group will be represented in all its many areas, covering each of our markets and presenting the attractions that we know will excite and inspire all of our customers and business partners. Our full team is working hard to make sure, as I said, that this is a comeback show ‘even better than’ before. We really do have Great Expectations for ICE 2023 and beyond.”

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Try to Beat the Devil: Hell Partners Dares You at iGB Live 2025

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Think you’ve seen it all at iGaming conferences? Try your luck against the Lucifer himself.
On July 2–3, 2025, the gates of iGB Live in London will crack open — and out will step Hell Partners, taking over stand G22 with one unapologetically seducing invitation: outplay Lucifer and leave with more than bragging rights.

This isn’t a booth. It’s a lair.
A custom-built cave where fire meets flair, rules bend to desire, and the brave walk out with deals hotter than the drinks served at the bar. It’s where luck, wit, and charm will be put to the test — and only the most daring will earn a nod from Lucifer himself.

The Game: “Beat the Devil”

Five cards. One choice. No second chances.
Step into the fire and face five devilishly crafted mini-games — designed to test your reflexes, intuition, and sheer audacity. Choose a card. Accept the challenge. Win the round. Or don’t — but either way, you’ll have earned your place in Hell’s little black book.

But this isn’t just a game. It’s a key checkpoint in the masterfully orchestrated Lucky Media quest.
Survive the stand and you’ll stay in the running to win a MacBook or even a ticket to Wimbledon. Yes, seriously.

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Hell’s Not for Everyone — But It Might Be for You

Hell Partners doesn’t pitch. We tempt.
With over 25%+ click-to-deposit, 50%+ reg-to-deposit, and no traffic source too wild to consider, our iGaming brands speak your language — seductive metrics and no-nonsense deals, spread across 20+ GEOs and tailored to your deepest cravings.

And if you think a Telegram chat can get you a better deal — think again.
The real power moves happen in person. At stand G22 on iGB London. With a drink in your hand and a smirk on your face.

Another stop on your checklist:
How about a HolyTraff collab photo booth styled like a retro phone box — for when you want to capture the exact moment you sealed the deal for premium traffic and a taste of Wimbledon flair.

Temptation Has a Name — And It’s G22

Skip this stand and spend eternity wondering what you could’ve had:
Exclusive offers, unforgettable games, and a private word with the very team rewriting the rules of iGaming.

Not one to let chances slip by?
Come visit HellPartners at stand G22.

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You’ll leave with more than you came for — if you’re lucky. Sure you’ve got what it takes?
And remember: don’t try to bluff. The Devil sees everything.

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TESTA debuts TESTA Score, allowing operators to benchmark UX

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TESTA, the crowd testing platform for the iGaming industry, has launched its innovative TESTA Score with CasinoCompare.ph, a Philippine-focused online casino affiliate—and the only platform exclusively listing PAGCOR-licensed online casinos.

TESTA Score is a new UX quality benchmark developed by TESTA that shines a light on online casino brands in markets with new regulatory compliance standards.

Using real testers with local devices, IDs and bank accounts, TESTA evaluates each operator’s performance across four key processes – registration, deposit, withdrawal and KYC.

Each process is scored against strict usability parameters such as the number of required input fields, page clicks, lead times for verification and fund arrival, as well as the number of KYC attempts required.

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The total possible score is 100, divided across:

The TESTA Score provides objective, player-centric transparency in any market.

With local connectivity, device preferences and regulatory friction in mind, the scoring system reflects the real-world user journey and highlights where improvements are most needed.

This then provides a chance for operators to improve their key flows, especially KYC, and then apply for a re-test to update their published score.

CasinoCompare.ph becomes the first online casino affiliate to deploy TESTA Score, with six Philippine-licensed online casinos now ranked. The site is operated by AFFILI.ph whose aim is to set a new industry standards for transparency, trust, and player confidence.

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The six sites include Casino Plus, Desk Game, FBM E.Motion, Bet88, PlayTime and Crazy Win.

While most operators performed well on the core user flows, the KYC process emerged as the main differentiator.

Operators that lacked a working KYC step at withdrawal automatically received a zero in that category, pulling down their overall TESTA Score significantly.

This is how they fared:

Casino Plus led the pack with a total score of 97/100, earning perfect marks in registration, withdrawal, and KYC, and only dropping points on deposit due to a single extra page click.

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As well as accessing TESTA Score through their affiliate partners, operators can work directly with TESTA to determine their TESTA Score.

Chris Johnson, TESTA CMO, said: “Born out of frequent client requests for key processes testing, and competitor benchmarking, the TESTA Score measures the parts of the customer journey, outside of game play, that make or break player acquisition and retention.

“Operators can use their TESTA Score to understand where they stand out over their rivals and where there is a gap they need to close.

“It’s great to see that six Philippine-licensed casinos have already used TESTA Score to benchmark their UX and acquisition flows, and we look forward to working with more moving forward, both in the Philippines and other markets around the world.”

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Yolo Investments completes raise for €100m Fund II

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Yolo Investments has closed fundraising for its flagship Fund II after hitting its €100 million target.

The fund comprises €50 million in external capital, as well as a €50 million commitment from Yolo Group.

It brings together a network of 23 investors, including founders and industry thought leaders, further strengthening the Yolo Investments ecosystem and enhancing the strategic value it can offer portfolio companies.

Fund II has already backed 12 companies across igaming, blockchain and fintech, with notable investments including Dabble, Kraken and Syfe. It expects to make a further 10 investments over the next 12 months.

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Tim Heath, GP at Yolo Investments, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to be closing our raise for Fund II having hit our target. This took place during challenging market conditions, with global VC fundraising facing significantly more headwinds compared with previous vintages. But investors have looked at our previous funds’ track record and the strength of our ecosystem, and have strongly backed us.

“We are humbled by that response as a real vote of confidence, not just in what we’ve built so far, but in where we’re heading next. We will continue to back more brilliant founders and help them scale faster, smarter and with the full power of the Yolo ecosystem behind them.”

Yolo Investments’ Fund II is structured as a Guernsey-registered limited partnership, and is licensed by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC). 

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