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Will An iGaming Show Ever Make It To Mainstream Tv?

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These competitive video game competitions, iGaming, are known by half of the people aged 55 to 64. Sell-out venues and $100 million prize pools have enhanced esports’ exposure and alleviated any doubts about its long-term viability, serving as a striking reminder of how far the genre has progressed since the first professional competitions in the 1990s.

The recent year has seen a large portion of this rise. In the UK and the US, more than 60% of those who say they watch esports content do so at least once a week, with 3 in 10 admitting they had never heard of esports before a year ago.

In 2018, esports saw significant structural changes, with franchised leagues moving it closer to the structure of traditional sports. More and more people get to engage and participate in game shows online, including the Ladbrokes game shows.

This is helping to make esports a rather more integrated and accessible form of entertainment for new audiences and attract potential investors and sponsors looking for indicators of high revenue potential.

With all these structural changes in place, esports is on the verge of reaching a turning point in 2019.

What Next for iGaming?

Brand investments, such as marketing, sponsorship, and media rights account for a large portion of esports’ growth. Global businesses such as Toyota and Coca-Cola are joining in on the fun by sponsoring Overwatch league games; traditional sports leagues are establishing esports competitions. The question of whether advanced competitive gaming should indeed be made an Olympic sport is still being debated. Broadcasters are trying to follow suit, seeking ways to include esports into their programming.

However, if broadcasters wish esports to be as popular as traditional sports on television, they must modify the format to appeal to a broader audience.

Broadcasters should integrate esports into their program schedule because it makes total sense. Esports has its roots in the realm of internet video, which is a significant element of both millennial and Generation Z (Gen Z) viewers’ daily entertainment habits.

The esports material popular on streaming services like Twitch usually appeals to a narrow audience already well-versed in competitive gaming. This audience is highly interested in and knowledgeable about the most sophisticated games and will cheerfully watch a live event for hours and hours. Broadcasters must adjust their online model such that it is TV-friendly to make esports appealing to the public. Online games, for example, can be highly violent, difficult, and time-consuming. Broadcasters must change their focus to less aggressive and more straightforward titles like Street Fighter and Rocket League, which would allow them to cut the length of esports programming from hours to minutes, rendering the genre suitable with television time limits.

Broadcasters could also cooperate with traditional sports organizations to make esports TV more appealing. Taking advantage of the popularity of prominent sports like football and basketball can propel the genre’s growth among a wider audience and transform it into a global phenomenon.

Between esports and traditional sports, there has already been a lot of crossovers. The English Premier League began its foray into professional gaming in January when it launched the ePremier league. High-profile players like Arsenal’s Hector Bellerin and Juventus’ Andrea Pirlo, both passionate gamers, have helped promote the genre. Broadcasters make the genre more relatable to general audiences by introducing esports programs that incorporate generally known sports and employing high-profile traditional sports personalities as ambassadors for the genre.

How will the VR revolution affect the iGaming industry?

When you go into a land-based casino, the glittering slot machine lights, the jingling of money, and the exhilaration of playing at the casino tables engulf you. All of this is visually pleasing and encourages customers to play more. VR technology claims to replicate the same experience through sensory inputs based on a customer’s emotional and physical responses. After selecting a table, you can sit down as if you were in a real casino.

Virtual reality (VR) has already begun in the iGaming sector, with SlotMillion.com launching its VR Casino and other VR ventures in the works. They contacted numerous regulators to establish this new medium of VR, and the MGA (Maltese Gaming Authority) was the first to approve such practices. However, they insisted that clocks be placed on the walls so that clients do not lose track of time while in the Virtual Casino. There are no clocks in genuine casinos to distract you from glancing at the time. I like how some casinos are set up, some with the entrance on the 80th level of a skyscraper with a futuristic cityscape view. This has been a very remarkable experience.

Apart from Microgaming, several other iGaming businesses are exploring VR, including Topgame Technology, Lucky VR, NetEnt, and Google Glass’ new real-money gambling option called “Glass Betting.” It’s fascinating to see how these unique games are created, brought to life, and broadcast on mainstream media.

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Betano Teams up with FIFA as Official Partner of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ for South America

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Betano, a leading online sports betting brand owned by Kaizen Gaming, is today announcing a new partnership as it becomes Official Partner of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ for South America.

Following a successful collaboration for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM, Betano and FIFA are once again joining forces to excite and entertain football fans throughout the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. The new tournament features 32 of the world’s top club teams competing in the United States from June 14th to July 13th, culminating in the final at MetLife Stadium in New York, New Jersey. All 6 international confederations under FIFA will be represented, with teams’ qualifying on sporting merit such as winning their respective major continental club competition or through a ranking from having strong performances over a four-year period in the continental competition.

George Daskalakis, co-founder and CEO of Kaizen Gaming, said: “After being the first sports betting operator to support the FIFA World Cup™ in Qatar in 2022, we are proud that Betano is joining forces with FIFA once again – this time for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™. It is a privilege to work closely with FIFA for a tournament that brings together millions of fans from all around the world as they get to watch the best club teams and players football has to offer. This year’s tournament is particularly special, as it marks a moment in history as the inaugural edition.”

Romy Gai, Chief Business Officer at FIFA said: “We are thrilled to be collaborating once again with Kaizen Gaming and its Betano brand. Our shared ethos of enhancing the fan experience delivered huge successes during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM, and we are excited to be working with their team to deliver another world-class tournament. Over the past three years, we have seen the Betano brand grow and expand, and we know fans will be excited for this next step.”

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Meet MegaList: The Rising Force in iGaming Affiliation

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There are affiliate networks, and then there’s MegaList – a performance-first, hype-last kind of operation built for casino and sportsbook brands that prefer results over buzzwords.

In an industry that sometimes feels like it’s powered by vague metrics and recycled content, MegaList steps in as the “Mega Map” – a practical, data-driven network guiding both players and operators to higher ground. Less “look at our reach,” more “here’s your conversion rate.”

So no, this isn’t just another logo-stamped brand promising traffic and delivering bounce rates. This is a carefully engineered affiliate engine built on smart SEO, qualified leads, and just enough caffeine-fueled obsession with results to make even the most skeptical operators pay attention.

The iGaming Affiliate World: Why It (Still) Matters

Let’s be honest – the affiliate space in iGaming has had its fair share of bad actors and empty promises. But when done right, affiliate marketing is still one of the most effective and efficient ways to connect licensed operators with the right players.

Players want fewer popups, more clarity. Operators want actual ROI, not vague impressions.
Enter: the data-driven affiliate network.

It’s simple:

  • Informed players make better choices.
  • Strategic affiliates deliver better traffic.
  • Everyone wins. Except, of course, the shady operators who preferred it the other way.

Meet the MegaList Brands

These aren’t vanity microsites. Each MegaList brand has a specific mission, actual humans behind the content, and a reputation for, well… telling it like it is.

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Let’s face it – players don’t need another affiliate promising “top 10 casinos” based on whatever ad paid the most. They need honest, transparent, expert-backed reviews.

That’s where MegaCasinoList comes in – a platform that filters out the noise and delivers legit info on licensed casinos, security, fairness, and gameplay. Slots? Live dealer games? Payout speed? Yep, it’s all in there, and it’s all vetted.

They work with reliable operators only, because – and here’s a crazy idea – not every shiny site deserves your deposit.

MegaTipsList

If you like sports predictions that read like a 20-page legal document, you’re in the wrong place.

MegaTipsList is built for bettors who want real insights, fast reads, accurate tips, and actual value. It delivers predictions, sports news, and timely promotions – minus the fluff and with none of that “win guaranteed” nonsense.

Designed for bettors who like to stay informed without needing a PhD to understand the odds.

MegaBetList

For the practical bettor who just wants the facts: which sites are legit, which ones pay fast, and what to expect before placing your first wager.

MegaBetList reviews betting platforms with a clear, no-nonsense voice. It’s not trying to dazzle; it’s trying to help people bet smarter – and it’s doing a pretty solid job of it.

From licensing to promotions to usability, everything is covered – and everything is filtered through what actually matters to sports fans.

Why This All Matters (And Why It’s Working)

The iGaming world doesn’t need more noise. It needs better filters, smarter partners, and affiliates that actually care whether the traffic leads somewhere useful.

That’s where MegaList comes in – not to impress with buzzwords, but to perform, to scale, and to make sure both operators and players are on the same page for once.

And if we may drop in a little vision while we’re at it:

“At MegaList, we believe informed players and strategic operators shape a stronger, smarter iGaming industry.”

For once, a statement that isn’t just inspirational filler.

So the next time someone pitches you an affiliate network, ask one thing: “Do they have a plan, or just a landing page?”

 MegaList has both, and a track record to prove it.

Explore MegaList’s network:
🔗 MegaAffiliatesList.com

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Soft2Bet Named Acquisition & Retention Partner and Industry Innovator of the Year by SBC Europe Awards 2025

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Soft2Bet has secured two major wins at the SBC Awards Europe 2025, being recognised by excellence for Acquisition & Retention Partner of the Year and Industry Innovation of the Year. Its flagship brand Betinia also earned a Silver Award in the Casino Operator of the Year category, highlighting a company’s ability to create performing brands in saturated and highly competitive key markets.

The awards recognise the continued success of Soft2Bet’s powerful turnkey solutions and Motivational Engineering Gaming Application (MEGA), which has played a central role in driving player engagement and retention across key markets. During the last 12 months, the impact of Soft2Bet’s cutting-edge gamification solutions for casino and sportsbook has played a major role in enhancing customer experience, loyalty, and engagement, delivering ROI-driven performance that goes beyond retention. MEGA was key in achieving a 128% retention uplift for Campobet in Denmark and 106% for Betinia in Sweden, further proving the solution’s impact.

“SBC Europe Awards recognition is a testament to the vision of our technology and its impact on building strong brands, long-term player relationships, and product excellence that goes beyond retention. MEGA continues to lead the European, Nordic and North America market in creating unique experiences that combine innovation, a strong regulatory framework, high performance results from the start,” stated Oksana Tsyhankova, CMO at Soft2Bet.

Earlier in 2024, Soft2Bet was also recognised at the SBC Awards, winning in Innovation in Mobile and Innovation in Casino Entertainment categories. Soft2Bet now holds 19 licences across 12 jurisdictions and continues to expand both its B2B and B2C footprint in Europe and beyond. With brands like Betinia, CampoBet, Don.ro, Tooniebet, and Quickcasino, the company remains focused on delivering innovative, localised, high-performance iGaming experiences.

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