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Koch Media signs co-publishing agreement with Starbreeze for 2023 PAYDAY 3 launch
Koch Media GmbH, a fully owned subsidiary of the Embracer Group AB today announced a global co-publishing deal with Starbreeze (“Starbreeze”) for the highly anticipated PAYDAY 3. The agreement provides for an estimated total investment exceeding 50 MEUR for both development and marketing of PAYDAY 3 including more than 18 months of post-launch “Games as a service”, meaning continuous development, release of new content and marketing. With the co-publishing deal, the PAYDAY 3 project is fully financed. PAYDAY 3 is expected to launch during 2023.
Starbreeze remains the owner of the PAYDAY IP – one of the most successful game franchises in the world with more than 28 million installed base games to date – and will be responsible for the continued development of PAYDAY 3. The game marks the next major product for Starbreeze and will enable the company to further grow the PAYDAY IP-portfolio.
“We are excited to announce this exclusive long-term PAYDAY 3 co-publishing deal with Koch Media who shares our passion for the PAYDAY franchise and the “Games as a service” model. In addition to securing the continued development, this deal secures global publishing of PAYDAY 3 as well as the marketing efforts through the entire game life cycle. We now have a strong foundation for a successful launch of PAYDAY 3”, said Tobias Sjögren, Acting CEO of Starbreeze.
With over 20 years of experience, Koch Media has positioned itself as a premier publisher of digital entertainment. Using its extensive global marketing and communications experience and networks, Koch Media will be responsible for publishing and marketing activities for PAYDAY 3 around the world.
“We are delighted to welcome Starbreeze as a new partner for our global publishing business. PAYDAY 3 is shaping up to be an incredible game. Based on what we’ve seen already, PAYDAY 3 is going to take the franchise to new heights and will delight PAYDAY fans as well as new audiences alike with innovative multiplayer gameplay”, said Klemens Kundratitz, CEO, Koch Media Group.
PAYDAY 3 will be launched in a coordinated release on PC and consoles in 2023, with additional content and functionalities planned for long beyond the original release date.
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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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