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Soft2Bet Marks Nine Years with Gamification Academy, MEGA Workshops, and Charity Support at SBC Summit Lisbon
Soft2Bet will celebrate nine years of innovation at this year’s SBC Summit Lisbon (Sept 16–18), showcasing its latest gamification technology, leading educational content through the Gamification Academy, supporting the flagship Legends Charity Game, and backing start-up founders at SBC First Pitch.
From September 16 to 18, Soft2Bet will showcase its iGaming platform, turnkey solutions, and MEGA, a data-led retention suite designed for casino and sportsbook brands. Across the three days, the team will demonstrate MEGA through bookable workshops, lead the Gamification Academy by Soft2Bet as part of the Tech Academies programme, and support founders at SBC First Pitch.
Soft2Bet: Backing SBC’s flagship Legends Charity Game
On 15 September, Soft2Bet will join SBC and its founder, Rasmus Sojmark, for the flagship Legends Charity Game in Lisbon, a Portugal Legends versus World Legends match where Luís Figo, the 2000 Ballon d’Or winner, captains Portugal. The fixture brings together Portuguese and international greats with the aim of raising €1,000,000 for humanitarian causes.
SBC CEO & Founder Rasmus Sojmark commented: “Soft2Bet has been a strong partner of SBC’s events from the early days and it is fantastic to see them take it to another level in 2025. We have a number of new initiatives this year at the SBC Summit and Soft2Bet’s support has helped us to develop the Tech Academies programme and push forward with the Legends Charity Game.”
SBC Gamification Academy powered by Soft2Bet
For the first time, SBC will launch the Operators Academy, focused on AI, Marketing, Web 3.0 & Blockchain, and Gamification. During the first day, Soft2Bet will be contributing to the Gamification Academy by Soft2Bet.
The programme features a keynote by Chief Product Officer Yoel Zuckerberg, “Introduction to Gamification & Player Engagement”, the panel “Why Personalisation is the Key to Retention”, moderated by Martin Collins (Chief Business Development Officer), and another panel “The Five Steps of Gamification”, with Alon Eshed (Head of Sales) as a panellist. Yoel Zuckerberg and other senior representatives will share practical strategies for operators on personalising player experiences, integrating gamification into products, and measuring performance. The academy will equip operators with clear, actionable insights to boost engagement, retention, and revenue, providing them with a competitive edge.
“Brands want retention they can prove,” said Yoel Zuckerberg, Chief Product Officer at Soft2Bet. “In Lisbon, we are running focused, one-to-one MEGA sessions that show the playbook, personalised missions, clear KPIs and less bonus waste, so teams can lift engagement and LTV across highly competitive markets.”
One integration. MEGA outcome
Throughout the summit, Soft2Bet will host bookable MEGA workshops at Stand C160, featuring 30-minute one-on-one sessions hosted by Alon Eshed (Head of Sales), with presenters Nicolas Campano (Sales Director) and Slobodan Georgijevski (Senior Sales Manager). Each session will demonstrate how to configure missions and challenges to align with brand goals, monitor uplift through live reporting and control bonus spend via a single integration. Workshop slots are limited and can be reserved via this link: https://www.soft2bet.com/mega
Soft2Bet Invest: developing the industry through innovation
Supporting early‑stage teams is vital to the industry’s progress. Soft2Bet founded Soft2Bet Invest in 2024 to support iGaming and casual gaming entrepreneurs with capital and hands-on business support, focusing on areas such as AI, behavioural-UX analytics, and scalable gaming technology.
Last year in Lisbon, Soft2Bet participated in the SBC First Pitch judging panel; this year, the commitment grows as Soft2Bet Invest presents the competition on 18 September, with a start-up prize package worth over €90,000. The goal is straightforward: to help talented founders introduce new approaches and fresh thinking to a rapidly growing industry.
Nine nominations underline strength in products, platform and leadership
This year, Soft2Bet received nominations across nine award categories at the SBC Awards 2025, highlighting excellence in its brands, MEGA, platform innovations, and leadership. The recognition reflects a consistent focus on localisation, compliance and player experience, helping to build strong brands in highly competitive markets with strict requirements, rigorous marketing standards and a clear performance focus.
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GeoLocs Unveils New Brand Identity

GeoLocs, the pioneering geolocation solution tailored for the iGaming, Lottery, and Sports Betting industries, has unveiled a bold new brand identity to mark the next chapter in its journey: “The Future of GeoLocation.”
The rebrand reflects GeoLocs’ position as the industry’s first dedicated geolocation provider and its ongoing commitment to shaping the future of compliance and player experience in regulated markets worldwide.
A Future-Focused Identity
The refreshed brand embodies GeoLocs’ values as a trusted partner to operators: innovative, reliable, and always evolving. The new identity highlights the company’s focus on next-generation technology, deep industry expertise, and a partnership-first approach.
“GeoLocation in iGaming has often been viewed as just a compliance checkbox, but we see it as so much more,” said Will Whitehead, Commercial Director at GeoLocs. “Our new identity, ‘The Future of GeoLocation,’ reflects not only the technology we deliver today but the way we are shaping how operators engage with players tomorrow. For us, retention is just as important as acquisition — and that means putting our partners and their players first.”
Proven, Trusted, Future-Ready
GeoLocs has been trusted by leading global operators for more than 14 years, delivering accurate, secure, and seamless geolocation services that satisfy the strictest regulatory requirements. As the industry’s first geolocation provider, GeoLocs has continuously innovated to stay ahead of evolving compliance standards while ensuring the player experience remains reliable and frictionless.
Stuart Godfree, Managing Director at GeoLocs, added: “Our rebrand isn’t just about a new look. It’s about reaffirming our commitment to being the most reliable, forward-thinking partner in the market. We’re combining proven expertise with next-gen technology to help operators thrive in newly regulated markets, from Brazil to North America, and beyond.”
Partner-First Approach
GeoLocs emphasises collaboration and long-term partnerships, working hand-in-hand with operators to adapt to local regulations, mitigate risk, and unlock new growth opportunities. This philosophy continues to underpin the company’s strategy as it expands globally.
Looking Ahead
With its new identity, GeoLocs signals its ambition to continue leading the way in geolocation technology and compliance for iGaming. The company’s focus on innovation, trust, and partnership positions it as the go-to provider for operators entering new regulated markets and looking to optimise their player experience.
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Skyesports Wraps Up Gaming Thiruvizha – Chennai Edition With 17,000+ Fans in Attendance

Skyesports, the premier global IP and community builder, has successfully wrapped up the first-ever edition of Gaming Thiruvizha at the Chennai Trade Centre on August 30–31, bringing together more than 17,000 fans across two unforgettable days of gaming, anime, stand-up comedy, cosplay, music, and culture.
Gaming Thiruvizha turned out to be more than an event as it became a two-day carnival. From esports showdowns at LAN zones to cosplay walks, live stand-up, and Tamil cultural showcases, the Chennai crowd transformed the Trade Centre into a festival that truly belonged to them. Fans didn’t just attend; they stayed, celebrated, and created memories together.
The audience mix was as vibrant as the festival itself: college students, families, and kids all came together, proving that gaming and anime are no longer niche hobbies, but shared cultural movements.
Powered by AMD, with ticketing exclusively on KYN, Gaming Thiruvizha was hosted in association with the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) and supported by AGS Cinemas as the Chennai Edition Theatre Partner.
Commenting on the conclusion of the Gaming Thiruvizha, Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO, Skyesports, said, “We couldn’t have asked for a better first edition of the Gaming Mahotsav. The energy of the crowd and the diversity of the audience reminded us why we built this IP — to bridge the gap between casual gamers and esports, and to create a space where gaming, anime, and culture thrive together. Next up, we will be bringing the concept to Bangalore in late September,” said Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO of Skyesports.
The festival also welcomed dignitaries including Meghantha Reddy (Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu), Darez A. (MD, Guidance Tamil Nadu), and Gayathri Thyagarajan (Founder & CEO, Kynhood Technologies), underlining the growing recognition of gaming and esports as part of Tamil Nadu’s cultural and creative economy.
Highlights of the event include:
- LAN tournaments across BGMI, Valorant, and other titles, with fans cheering players on in true stadium style.
- A pan-India Cosplay competition bringing cosplayers from across the country with stunning costumes judged by top creators and anime experts.
- Red Bull Armageddon, India’s first all-Armageddon format chess tournament, brought together over 350 players in Chennai with International Master Tania Sachdev and Grandmaster M. Shyam Sundar leading the action.
- Merch alleys buzzing with anime and gaming collectibles alongside local Tamil art.
- Stand-out experiential booths and meet-and-greets with Team Tamilas, Autobotz Esports, and Welt Esports.
- PVR Cinemas set up local food experience stalls for attendees
With India on track to reach 700 million gamers by 2027, and anime/cosplay engagement skyrocketing across social media, Gaming Thiruvizha demonstrated that hyperlocal, immersive festivals are the way forward.
Gaming Thiruvizha is the first chapter of Skyesports’ Gaming Mahotsav, a six-city touring pop culture festival with regional editions in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kochi, and Pune. Each stop blends gaming, anime, music, comics, and local culture into one cohesive community celebration.
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RankRadar Announces New Partnership with PG Soft

RankRadar, the #1 analytics tool for iGaming Account Managers, announced a new partnership with PG Soft, the award-winning Malta-based developer of mobile-first casino games.
The collaboration will give PG Soft access to RankRadar’s advanced tracking and positioning tools, enabling the studio to monitor the performance and visibility of flagship titles like Medusa II, Tree of Fortune, and Candy Burst across global operators
With over 200 developers worldwide, PG Soft has built a reputation for cinematic graphics, innovative mechanics, and mobile-optimized gameplay, while holding licences from the MGA and Gibraltar, and certifications from BMM Testlabs and Gaming Associates.
Gjorgje Ristikj, RankRadar CEO, said: “PG Soft’s commitment to creative, mobile-first gaming aligns perfectly with RankRadar’s mission of delivering trusted and actionable insights to providers. This partnership will empower PG Soft to maximize visibility, optimise strategy, and expand its global footprint in the highly competitive iGaming market.”
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