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Duels for Friends in Trophy Hunter. Invite your friends and create a shared space for fun and competition.
Starting September 5, Trophy Hunter players can invite friends to join the game and enjoy it together. But that’s not all – the new update introduces hot-seat duels, one-on-one asynchronous challenges that let players prove who is the best marksman and earn extra rewards. All this is made possible by the new Duels for Friends feature, which expands the social dimension of Trophy Hunter and gives players complete freedom to choose their opponents – both among existing fans of the game and those who haven’t yet tried it. This is another step in delivering the game’s dynamic, content-rich roadmap, with Trophy Hunter already recording very promising KPIs and steadily growing its player base since its July 3 global launch.
Duels for Friends – compete with your friends
– From the very beginning, the social aspect and players’ engagement in league competition have been extremely important for the development of Trophy Hunter. This clearly sets the game apart from the competition and strongly engages our users. Now we are taking the next step by giving players a tool that lets them create their own space in the game – inviting friends, competing, and simply having fun together. This is an important milestone in the game’s development and the foundation for the next features we are already working on.” – says Jakub Noganowicz, Product Owner of Trophy Hunter and Hunting Clash.
With the Duels for Friends feature, every Trophy Hunter player can invite anyone to join the game by sending them a special link via SMS or messenger. Members of the club can also be invited. In this way, players not only expand the Trophy Hunter community but also actively shape its composition. Invited friends can join the competition, become members of any club, or set up a new club together with the player who invited them and compete in the club league. It enhances the competitive spirit and motivates players to improve their skills.
The update also adds a new form of competition alongside the league system – asynchronous one-on-one duels with friends (hot-seat duels). Each duel consists of three rounds and must be completed within a set time. The challenger selects an opponent from their friends list, chooses an arena unlocked by both players, and plays the first round. The match then continues step by step, with each participant taking their turn when convenient, but within the required time limit. In-game notifications remind players when it’s their turn, and before starting the next round they can watch a replay of their opponent’s shots. After three rounds, the duel is concluded, the winner receives a reward, and the loser can instantly challenge them to a rematch. An additional reward is granted only for the first duel of the day with a specific friend, but players can play as many duels as they like to prove who is the best marksman. To maximize rewards, players need to challenge as many friends as possible and win those encounters. All active duels are visible in the friends panel introduced with this update, while the notification system keeps players informed about ongoing challenges and results.
New arenas – dynamic game growth
At its global launch on July 3, 2025, Trophy Hunter offered players nine arenas where they could compete in their first duels. Just a month later, on August 13, the game was expanded with a tenth arena – Northern Lights. Set against the breathtaking spectacle of the aurora borealis, it challenges players to make precise long-range shots in low-visibility conditions. In the last week of August, the eleventh arena – Scottish Highlands – was introduced, bringing another unique environment and new challenges. The update also includes technical improvements that enhance the overall player experience. The fast pace of these additions is only the beginning of more exciting content that the Trophy Hunter team is actively working on to ensure the game continues to evolve dynamically.
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TrueLayer, Europe’s leading Pay by Bank network, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Zimpler, the fastest growing Pay by Bank network in the Nordics. The acquisition will bring together two of Europe’s most innovative Pay by Bank providers, further strengthening TrueLayer as a formidable force in the European payments industry.
This acquisition marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of Pay by Bank across Europe. By expanding TrueLayer’s pan-European network and deep expertise in payment technology with Zimpler’s strong position in the Nordic market, TrueLayer will be uniquely positioned to further accelerate the shift from legacy card payments to smarter, faster, and more secure payments via Pay by Bank.
The acquisition is another clear step forward for TrueLayer in its mission to build a powerful alternative to legacy payments in Europe, fostering greater competition, innovation and value for businesses and their consumers.
With some of the highest adoption rates of account-to-account (A2A) payments anywhere in the world, the Nordic region has been a proving ground for Pay by Bank. By acquiring Zimpler, TrueLayer will have more than 20 million users and will add coverage across key markets such as Sweden, Finland, and will add additional A2A capabilities through the Swish payment rail integration. This significantly strengthens TrueLayer’s pan-European network, accelerating the shift to smarter, safer, and more cost-effective payments.
Founded in 2012 by Johan Friis and Kristofer Ekman Sinclair, Zimpler has grown rapidly to become a Pay by Bank leader in the Nordics. TrueLayer is proud to welcome Zimpler’s founders and shareholders on this journey – joining the likes of Stripe, Northzone, and Tiger Global in backing its mission to transform the way the world pays.
“I am excited to welcome the Zimpler team to TrueLayer,” said Francesco Simoneschi, Co-founder and CEO of TrueLayer. “We’ve long admired their progress, and we’re excited to add such an incredible group of builders and payment experts to the TrueLayer team We’re not just expanding our footprint in the Nordics – we’re combining talent, technology, and scale to accelerate Pay by Bank adoption across the continent, and further strengthening Pay by Bank as a force of disruption that is changing how the world pays.”
“Joining forces with TrueLayer is a fantastic opportunity to build the leading Pay by Bank provider in Europe” said Johan Strand, CEO of Zimpler. “TrueLayer has a proven track record of innovation and a powerful network. Our combined strengths will allow us to offer an even more compelling proposition to the market. Joining TrueLayer will enable us to reach new heights and drive the next wave of growth in the industry. At the same time, we remain firmly anchored in Sweden, with our local licence and expertise ensuring continuity for our customers.”
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Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD) has been granted a gaming-related vendor license from the United Arab Emirates’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), an independent entity of the UAE Federal Government with exclusive jurisdiction to regulate, license, and supervise all commercial gaming activities.
The license, operational with immediate effect, affords Sportradar the opportunity to provide its products and services to licensed operators.
Sportradar looks forward to bringing its 20+ year expertise and proprietary sports technology to operators and clients in the region.
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Winlandia, the online casino with a Nordic twist powered by SkillOnNet, has expanded its offering by launching bingo vertical to players in the UK and Sweden.
Following the launch, players can now enjoy a range of bingo games from Pragmatic Play, including 90-ball, 80-ball, 75-ball, 50-ball, 30-ball and Speed Bingo, as well as themed rooms, including Big Bass Bingo, Drop Pots, Boom Box and a dedicated Jackpot Room.
They can also take part in the provider’s flagship Bingo Blast format, including spin-offs like Snowball Blast, as well as its hugely popular Diamond Dazzle and just-launched Reels Room.
To super-charge the launch, Winlandia has partnered with Gambling.com and its flagship Whichbingo.co.uk, which will exclusively promote Winlandia Bingo to its audience for several weeks.
To support the launch of Winlandia Bingo, the operator is offering an exclusive welcome bonus together with WhichBingo, consisting of: 100% up to £50 + 300 No Wagering Bingo Tickets + 100 Free Spins on Big Bass Bonanza. To support the launch of Winlandia Bingo, the operator is offering an exclusive welcome bonus together with WhichBingo, consisting of: 100% up to £50 + 300 No Wagering Bingo Tickets + 100 Free Spins on Big Bass Bonanza,18+, GambleAware and T&C applies.
Christoffer Grönlund, Head of Affiliates at Winlandia, said: “This launch highlights our commitment to long-term affiliate partnerships and strengthens our collaboration with Gambling.com Group.”
“Pragmatic Play’s bingo suite allows us to bring the Winlandia experience to a wider audience while maintaining our Nordic character and focus on entertainment.
We’re proud of how our affiliate relationships continue to drive quality traffic and sustainable growth in key markets like the UK.”
Malcolm Farrimond, Head of Bingo at SkillOnNet, added: “It’s great to see Pragmatic Play Bingo now live on Winlandia in both the UK and Sweden. The product offers a strong mix of bingo games, including Big Bass Bingo, Bingo Blast and Drop Pots, with something to suit different types of players.
“We’re also pleased to launch Big Bass Bingo exclusively for UK players – a new room inspired by the popular slot title. It’s a well-rounded bingo offering that supports Winlandia’s focus on entertainment and variety, and we’re looking forward to seeing how players in both markets respond.”
Corina Tanasa, Account Manager at WhichBingo.co.uk, said: “At WhichBingo.co.uk and Gambling.com are delighted to support the exclusive launch of Winlandia’s new bingo product. We look forward to showcasing this exciting addition to the market and delivering an engaging experience to players. This collaboration marks an important step in bringing innovative bingo content to a wider audience”
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