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Eek! Games Invites Anzu to House Party with New Partnership Announcement
Anzu.io, the world-leading in-game advertising platform, announced today that it has entered into a new partnership with Eek! Games, the developer of the popular AI-driven simulation game House Party. With the integration of Anzu’s solution, brand advertisers will be able to place blended in-game ads into House Party, creating a more realistic gaming environment for players to enjoy.
House Party is the brainchild of artist, comedian, and CEO of Eek! Games Bobby Ricci and was inspired by his love of the raunchy comedy movies of the ’80s and ’90s. The PC-based game was an immediate hit with fans, racking up 30,000 downloads in the first weeks of release in 2017 and surpassing 600,000 sales to date. On Steam, the leading platform for game sales, House Party has achieved a 90% positive reviews and is most popular with American and Chinese audiences.
The open-ended social simulator puts players in control of the story with each point-and-click action. Players can get up to the same hijinks they would during a real-life party such as taking a dip in the jacuzzi or dancing the night away with other characters. The way the game replicates typical party actions lends itself well to the incorporation of real-world ads which will further enhance the gameplay reality. For example, instead of players trying to steal bottles of booze with fake labels, they would reach for a bottle with a real brand label on it.
The integration of Anzu’s platform comes at an opportune time for House Party as the company prepares for the game’s full release in 2021. Of the partnership, Bobby Ricci, CEO of Eek! games, said, “We think Anzu is a great way to both help support the development of the game, while at the same time being conscious of not breaking the player’s immersion. We’re excited about the partnership and are looking forward to working together!”
Anzu, which recently won the ESI Digital Summer The Clutch Digital pitch competition, is the first and only solution of its kind that allows game publishers to integrate scalable, programmatically served blended in-game ads from top-tier international advertisers, delivering them across PC, console, and mobile games. The ad tech company has positioned itself as a leader in the market, being the first and only to offer a full-suite of AdTech integrations, including ad verification in partnership with Cheq, fraud detection in partnership with Forensiq, and campaign effectiveness measurement in partnership with Nielsen. They are also the only company to earn an ISO 27001 security certification.
“The video game market is exploding right now and is expected to be worth $200 billion by 2023, making it an exciting time for the ecosystem. At Anzu, we continually strive to deliver best-in-class services with ad verification, fraud prevention, and audience-based targeting tools,” said Itamar Benedy, Anzu’s Co-Founder and CEO. “Our partnership with Eek! is very exciting because the game uniquely lends itself to creative opportunities for advertisers. In the beta version of the game, players encountered fake brands, but now brands can join the party and play with ad content while connecting with players in an unobtrusive way. Players already responded well to the introduction of real celebrity personalities in the game, and we know they will love encountering real brands.”
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REEVO Welcomes MEGAFAIR to its Growing Aggregation Network

REEVO, the leading B2B games aggregator known for its innovation in the iGaming ecosystem, has announced a strategic partnership with MEGAFAIR, an emerging pioneer in next-gen gaming experiences. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in REEVO’s mission to deliver high-quality content to operators and players worldwide.
MEGAFAIR has carved a distinct identity in the industry by blending traditional game mechanics with engaging and visually captivating experiences. Now, through REEVO’s best-in-class aggregation platform, MEGAFAIR’s portfolio of high-quality, competitive games will be available to a global audience, instantly accessible via a single API integration.
This partnership expands MEGAFAIR’s content distribution while offering REEVO partners access to a differentiated product category that’s capturing the attention of a new generation of iGamers.
Yan Shif, Co-founder and CEO of MEGAFAIR, said: “It’s not just hype, it’s a truly new level for our team. Partnering with REEVO is a game-changer for MEGAFAIR. Their unparalleled aggregation capabilities and commitment to operator success perfectly align with our vision. This alliance will not only enhance the delivery of our top-tier games, but also enable us to leverage REEVO’s advanced promotional tools to boost player engagement, satisfaction, and retention.”
His statement highlights the strong synergy between both companies and the shared benefits operators can expect from this collaboration.
Daniel Cuc, Head of Account Management at REEVO, said: “Partnering with MEGAFAIR adds a bold and refreshing edge to the REEVO content universe. Their fusion of innovation, entertainment, and quality is exactly what today’s iGaming landscape demands. We’re excited to integrate their titles into our platform and look forward to introducing this dynamic new offering to our operator network. This is just the beginning, our partners should stay tuned for what’s next.”
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BFU and Elitbet Extend Their Partnership Until 2028

The Bulgarian Football Union and the company ELITBET, which has been the official sponsor of the Third League since last summer, have reached an agreement to extend their partnership. The new contract is until 2028, the official website of the BFU announced. Thus, the third echelon will continue to bear the name ELITBET Third League, and both parties expressed their satisfaction with the continued cooperation between them.
“We are happy to support amateur football in Bulgaria and will continue to do so in the future. In this one year since the beginning of our partnership with the Bulgarian Football Union, we have managed to promote the league by creating quality digital content. We have plans to make this product even more attractive,” said Dani Nikolova, Marketing Director of ELITBET.
“The Third League is one of the main elements of the football ecosystem in our country and is of key importance for the development of the game in the different regions of the country. We are glad that in the person of ELITBET we have a solid partner who invests in amateur football,” said the president of the Amateur Football League and member of the Executive Committee of the Bulgarian Football Union Rumyan Valkov.
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Compliance Updates
KSA Imposes Penalty Payment Order on Influencer Leftlanepapi

The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has imposed a first penalty payment order on YouTube influencer LeftlanePapi for promoting illegal gambling.
The YouTube channel LeftlanePapi showed videos with live streams of online gambling from illegal providers. The illegal providers were also actively advertised, by encouraging viewers to also play there. The KSA issued a warning to the influencer. Because the content in question was not removed after the warning and new streams were made, the KSA imposed a penalty. Existing content must be removed and no new advertising may be made. If this does happen, the influencer will receive a penalty of €25,000 per violation, with a maximum of €75,000.
With its new approach, the KSA opts for a two-track policy. After establishing a violation, influencers receive a message that they must stop their activities within 48 hours and that illegal content must be removed. If the influencer does not do so, the KSA approaches the social media platform so that the harmful content is removed in any case. The influencer is given a penalty under penalty of a fine, as was also the case with Leftlanepapi. The KSA has now warned several influencers.
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