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Sergio Aguero: The history of the FA Cup meant it was always a special competition to play in

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Stake’s global representative, Sergio Aguero, reveals his memories of playing in the FA Cup, why it was a special competition for him to win, how Pep Guardiola will keep his players motivated against Peterborough in their fifth round tie, and what this side could achieve this season.

The FA Cup has an amazing history and I am proud to have won the competition 

The FA Cup was always one of my favourite competitions to play in because of its history and because of the many famous players and teams to have won it.

When I was living in Spain and here in Argentina, everyone knew about the competition and its history.

We came so close to winning the FA Cup in 2013 but were beaten by Wigan in the final. It was hard for us because we had a very good team, Carlos Tevez, Yaya Toure, David Silva, Vincent Kompany and Pablo Zabaleta all started that game.

But we were all very new to the club and it was only the start of our journey. I think we did okay in the end!

We were back at Wembley for my second FA Cup final in 2019 and that day went much better for us when we beat Watford.

We were so happy to win it and to be a part of FA Cup history was a very proud moment for me.

The tradition of the FA Cup is one of my favourite things about the competition, it was fun to meet Prince William to get my medal after the game and the celebrations with the fans afterwards was so special.

Everyone says that the FA Cup is magical and it is true, it was always really fun to play in and you felt proud to represent your team in the competition.

The day we played in the FA Cup was

always special because there was so much excitement in the team and the fans were always extra happy to see us play well.

Playing teams in lower divisions in the FA Cup is harder than you think, so Pep will have the City players focused ahead of the Peterborough match 

Not many people know how hard it is to play in the FA Cup. In England, you play a lot of matches and a lot of competitions, but as a player, it’s really exciting because you have the chance to try and win lots of different competitions, and winning finals is something that you are always proud of as a footballer, which means every game is important.

To get to the final you have to play against lots of different teams and some new ones that you might not have ever played against before. Playing against new teams and new players and at new stadiums is always hard because you don’t know 100% what you’re going to be playing against. We watch the teams in the Premier League and Champions League a lot and we all have friends and international teammates that play for them, but when you draw a team in the FA Cup that you don’t regularly get to play against or know too much about, it’s always a difficult experience.

When we played against a new team or a side in a different division, we were always expected to win, but it’s not as easy as that. Every manager always made sure the preparation for an FA Cup game was exactly the same. The training was the same, we worked hard on our jobs for the match and we went into the game knowing what we had to do, it made no difference if it was the final or first round.

This is exactly what Pep Guardiola will be doing with the team this week. Pep is a winner and he hates to lose, you don’t win the number of trophies he has without this attitude. He will be making sure the Manchester City players are ready for the game against Peterborough in the same way as if it was any other match.

There’s added pressure on Manchester City to win in the FA Cup and Peterborough will look to familiar tactics to beat them 

When you are the team in a higher league and you have to travel to a team in a league below you it is difficult because the crowd are always so excited that their team might cause an upset and get to beat a Premier League team! When you get to the ground you are quickly aware that everyone really wants you to lose – the fans let you know when you arrive. It’s not just the

home crowd that are extra excited to see you lose, but it is everyone watching at home also, we know this and try not to think about it and focus on our job for the day.

We played against Wigan, again, in 2018 in the Cup at their stadium and it was one of the hardest matches. They defended so well and frustrated us, we had all of the possession and so many chances, but they scored late and knocked us out, that’s how it is in knockout football. If Peterborough think that they can win then they should watch that game and do the same as Wigan did.

Peterborough will be tough for Manchester City because the team has just travelled to Portugal in the Champions League, had a tough game against Tottenham, then they’ll play away in the Premier League threes days before the match and then they have to play Manchester United after the FA Cup game, but the team has so many good players in every position and everyone is used to this way of playing now.

Manchester City are hungry to win every competition 

At Manchester City, we wanted to win everything, every match and every trophy, and that will always be the case at the club now. I think Manchester City are in a great place to win the Premier League again, they also have a good chance in the FA Cup and in the Champions League too, but this might be competitive, but I think it is possible that they win all three. Winning a treble like this would be a huge achievement and they have a team and manager that can do it this season.

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ELA Games Partners With Superbet to Expand Offerings in Serbia

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ELA Games, an innovative game development studio, announces its strategic partnership with Superbet, a tech and entertainment company operating in various key markets across the globe.

Founded in 2008, Superbet’s mission is to deliver exciting, technology-based entertainment in the sports and gaming industries. The company currently has a major presence in 12 countries, including Romania, Belgium, Poland, Serbia, and Brazil.

As part of the collaboration, Superbet will host various ELA Games titles on its Serbian platform, including creative, award-nominated Joker Winpot, high-quality designed It’s Shark Time 2, and renowned classic slot Flame Fruits Frenzy. Players in the region will have access to a diverse portfolio of games that prioritize visual quality, unique gaming experiences, and fun. ELA Games’ titles have a history of commercial success for operators due to their casino-centric features that boost growth metrics such as player acquisition and retention, GGR, and more.

Yaroslav Soloshenko, ELA Games’ Business Development Team Lead, commented on the partnership: “We’re excited to kick off our partnership with Superbet and grab a foothold in Serbia. We’ve identified the market as crucial to our expansion, so we’re looking forward to serving players in the region and becoming a well-known name. The ELA Games team is committed to producing the best games that provide unforgettable memories and fun experiences for all.”

Tanja Nauparac, Country Manager, Superbet Serbia, also commented: “Our company has established a regional reputation of being a champion of customer-centricity, due to the unique and immersive experience that we offer to our players. We are always looking at ways to improve the quality of this experience and diversify our product offering.

ELA Games is the right partner for us in Serbia, having a product portfolio with high quality and variety in terms of content. We are very pleased to start working with them and we look forward to great customer feedback.”

ELA Games continues to grow into one of the premier game development companies, balancing operator-friendly performance with exceptional player experiences. As the studio’s portfolio develops, platforms like Superbet will have more content to ensure its player base remains active, loyal, and satisfied.

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EGTs RK6C roulette with a first-ever installation at Volcano Casino in Montenegro

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EGT’s RK6C roulette made its debut on a global level. The product was installed at the sophisticated Volcano Casino in Ulcinj, Montenegro, earlier this month.

We are very happy that the first installation of RK6C was accomplished here,” said Milen Dimitrov, Director of EGT’s office, responsible for Croatia, Montenegro, and Slovenia. “We have a long-term, fruitful cooperation with the operator, which we have now strengthened once again. This roulette has enormous potential to become a favorite of the casino’s customers and the results it has demonstrated so far are eloquent testimony.”

RK6C is the latest member of the company’s portfolio of ETG solutions. Standing out with a sleek design featuring 6 play stations and numerous advanced features, including dynamic LED lighting and engaging sound effects, it provides players with a state-of-the-art gaming experience. Guests of the establishment enjoy unparalleled comfort while trying their luck with Blue Power HD and Green Power HD multigame mixes, containing some of EGT’s well-known slot titles combined with widely preferred multiplayer games such as Baccarat, Blackjack, European, and American Roulette.

Adi Plakalo, Chief Executive Officer, Vezuv d.o.o., highly appreciated the product’s performance. He stated: “Having in mind the great popularity that EGT’s slot games and cabinets from General, Phoenix, and General Series have gained among clients on all our casino floors, we had very high expectations for the RK6C. It not only met, but even exceeded them. That is why, next month, another roulette of this model will be available at one of our other locations. We are also considering more installations in the future.”

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Premier Bet expands partnership with Logifuture by launching Simulate across Africa

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Premier Bet & Partners, one of Africa’s most established online gambling brands, has now integrated Logifuture’s Simulate, further expanding its ongoing relationship with the provider.

Following the successful rollout of Zoom Soccer last year, Simulate is the next step in Premier Bet’s adoption of Logifuture’s portfolio across African markets.

This latest launch strengthens the collaboration between the two companies and brings new levels of entertainment to Premier Bet & Partners customers across the continent.

Simulate brings a fresh layer of engagement to sports betting by allowing users to instantly simulate the outcome of their betslip using the same real teams, events, and markets – without the waiting time of real matches.

The result is instant action, instant results, and instant fun, all of which combine to enhance the classic sportsbook experience.

Niccolò Cassettari, Chief Business Development Officer at Logifuture, said: “Simulate is about innovation and answering players’ demand for instant fun. By creating an additional layer of excitement around the standard betting journey, we are bringing something truly new to users while strengthening Premier Bet’s offering.”

The launch of Simulate highlights the growing collaboration between Premier Bet and Logifuture while underscoring a shared focus on innovation. With further launches planned, the aim is clear: deliver 24/7 engaging iGaming experiences for players across Africa.

Karen Hope, Chief Operations Officer at Premier Bet & Partners, said: “Following on from the successful launch of the Zoom product, Simulate was the next logical step to provide our players with new options for instantly betting on their preferred events. Taking the live odds from real matches is a game changer in Virtual Games, adding even more instant excitement and fun to our customers’ betting experience.”

Logifuture will be exhibiting at SBC Lisbon 16-18 September 2025 on Stand C50 in Hall 3.

 

Please get in touch with James McMath if you would like to interview Logifuture CEO Vincenzo Rocco in-person at the Summit, or another member of the senior leadership team.

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