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Elympics Launches Gamecamp Arena 2024 with Grant Support from TON Foundation to Build New Web3 Games on Telegram
Leading Web3 gaming protocol, Elympics, with grant support from TON Foundation, has launched GameCamp Arena 2024 to offer budding Web3 game developers a way to tap into a massive potential audience of 900m+ monthly active users on Telegram, the world’s fastest-growing social messaging platform, through competitive games.
The six-week online GameCamp and competition opens on 29 July 2024 and runs until 8 September 2024 and will see entrants build up to 40 competitive Web3 games that are integrated with Telegram and TON blockchain, using the Elympics SDK. Over the course of the event, Elympics along with TON, will deliver online workshops and AMA sessions focused on game technology and design. The three winning games will be chosen by the GameCamp jury and will share a $15,000 grant pool with additional sponsored categories.
With Telegram set to become a major gaming hub, GameCamp Arena will be an ideal opportunity for developers to start building competitive games with Elympics quickly and easily with minimal costs and enable them to capitalise on the potential for mass adoption of Web3 via competitive games.
The GameCamp is open to game developers proficient in Unity, game designers and graphic artists. Participants can enter on their own or as part of a team of up to six people. Teams will be provided with prep materials to help create new and engaging games for the Telegram community using the Elympics SDK over the six-week camp.
Tom Kopera, COO of Elympics said: “We can already see the potential for new exciting and engaging compete-to-earn games to bring new players, developers, and fans into the Web3 gaming world via familiar channels. The social distribution power of the TON community is second to none and tapping into this audience via our Elympics SDK, which allows for Telegram integration by default, offers powerful opportunities for game developers.
“We want to make building Web3 games as easy and accessible as possible and so our GameCamp is designed to support developers in making great games using our range of tools, templates, and expert guidance to help secure mass adoption of Web3 through gaming.”
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Vixio Announces Winners for the 2024 Global Regulatory Awards
Vixio, a leading provider of regulatory intelligence solutions, unveiled its 2024 Global Regulatory Awards (GRAs) winners last night during an event in London.
More than 300 industry leaders, regulatory experts, and esteemed professionals of the global gambling industry attended the prestigious event. The independently judged GRAs recognise and celebrate the achievements of individuals, teams, and organisations in the gambling industry who have excelled in compliance, corporate social responsibility, and safer gambling.
The eighth annual awards ceremony recognised winners across 20 categories. Notable winners on the evening included Betsson Group, Mindway AI, and Paysafe, each winning two awards. Vixio also recognised outstanding individuals, such as Jessica Feil of OpenBet, named Compliance Professional of the Year, and Laura McAllister Cox of Rush Street Interactive, awarded Chief Compliance Officer of the Year. “A big thank you to everyone who attended last night’s Global Regulatory Awards event in London. Vixio has been proud to host independently judged awards for the last eight years. Our selection process ensures that each winner is the best in class and has displayed clear dedication to trustworthy gambling and regulatory compliance, so huge congratulations to all the winners.” stated Mike Woolfrey, CEO of Vixio.
Docaposte, Draft Kings, eCOGRA, Gaming Associates, Scientific Games, and charity partner Ygam were among the sponsors for this year’s Global Regulatory Awards. The 2025 Global Regulatory Awards presentation will take place on November 19th, returning to the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London.
The official 2024 winners are as follows:
AML or MLR Professional of the Year – Brian Doran, Metropolitan Gaming
Award for Commitment to Compliance by an Operator – Betsson Group
Chief Compliance Officer of the Year – Laura McAllister Cox, Rush Street Interactive
Compliance Innovator of the Year – Mindway AI
Compliance Professional of the Year – Jessica Feil, OpenBet
Compliance Lifetime Achievement Special Award – David Rebuck
Compliance Rising Star Special Award – Jamie Delaney, Apricot
Compliance Team of the Year – Betsson Group
Head of Regulatory Affairs or Government Relations of the Year – Martin Lycka, Entain
Legal Team of the Year – Paysafe
Outstanding Contribution to Safer Gambling – Flutter Entertainment
Outstanding Contribution to Sports Betting Integrity – Entain
Outstanding Individual Contribution to Safer Gambling – Paul Buck, EPIC Global Solutions
Payment Service or Solution Provider of the Year – Paysafe
RegTech Provider of the Year – Mindway AI
Regulatory Initiative of the Year – National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program, idPair
Regulatory Law Firm of the Year – Bird & Bird
Regulatory Lawyer or In-House Counsel of the Year – Sue Dawson, Light & Wonder
Responsible Gambling Service or Solution Provider of the Year – BetBuddy by Playtech
Testing Service or Solution Provider of the Year – BMM Testlabs
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EGT Digital won the “Online Provider of the Year” prize from BEGE Awards 2024
EGT Digital celebrates being named the “Online Provider of the Year” at the 15th edition of the prestigious BEGE Awards competition. The official ceremony was held on November 27 and accolades in 32 categories were presented to individuals and companies for their exceptional achievements in the gaming and entertainment industry.
EGT Digital took the award in recognition of the wide variety of iGaming products and services it offers. The company’s ever-growing portfolio of casino games enjoys great popularity in a number of markets around the world. Players appreciate their perfect combination of eye-catching genuine design, high winning chances, and many captivating bonus features. The in-house developed “all-in-one” betting platform X-Nave is a versatile solution, providing the advanced technology and tools operators need to ensure the success of their online business.
Vladimir Dokov, CEO of EGT Digital, said: “Thanks to its forward-thinking developments, EGT Digital has quickly established itself as a preferred iGaming provider both locally and globally. This award is a very valuable distinction for us and reaffirms our commitment to creating innovative products and promoting responsible gaming.”
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EGT secures four prestigious accolades at BEGE Awards 2024
BEGE Awards 2024 brought well-deserved recognition for EGT, providing the company with 4 prizes. At an official ceremony, held on 27 November, the company received accolades in the categories “Slot Machine of the Year”, “Jackpot System of the Year,” and “Corporate Social Responsibility of the Year”.
The fourth and special award “CEO of the Year” was presented to EGT’s CEO Vladimir Dokov. This distinction highlights his strategic vision, which has positioned the company as one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of gaming equipment on a global level.
“It is a great honor for me to receive this award for the second year in a row,” said Mr. Dokov. “This is eloquent testimony that with motivation, devotion and the support of a team of talented and ambitious professionals any challenge is surmountable and any goal is achievable.”
The “Slot Machine of the Year” award was presented to EGT in recognition of its slot cabinets from General Series, which had many installations in 2024, demonstrating excellent performance in a number of gaming establishments around the world.
The absolute bestseller Bell Link has earned the company the “Jackpot System of the Year” prize. Featuring 4 exciting jackpot levels and numerous attractive bonuses, this product has quickly become players’ favorite wherever it has been installed.
EGT was also honored with the “Corporate Social Responsibility of the Year” acknowledgment for its dedication to supporting various charity and sports initiatives, as well as its consistent policy for environmental protection implemented in its production processes and overall activities.
“The BEGE Awards serves as a benchmark for industry achievements, and we are proud that EGT took all these prestigious prizes. They inspire us to continue pursuing gaming excellence,” concluded Mr. Dokov.
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