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Dan Bilzerian’s Battle Royale Smashes Expectations With 282,100 Entries In First Fortnight
Over 80% of those who played on Day 1 enter exciting new game type multiple times
Dan Bilzerian’s Battle Royale, GGPoker’s new poker game combining multi-table Sit & Go mechanics with the wildly popular multiplayer battle arena format, has proven to be the online poker room’s most popular new game launch to date.
Other headline statistics from Battle Royale’s first two weeks include:
Total number of games run – 2,821
Average Duration – 53 minutes 25 seconds
Average 1st Prize – 25.5 times the buy-in (15.6 bounty / 9.9 tournament prize)
Top 1st Prize – $317.33 by Excalibur11 in a $10 buy-in on June 12
Percentage of Day 1 players that have played multiple times:
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80% played 2 or more
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51% played 5 or more
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28% have played 10 or more
Battle Royale is a revolutionary new Sit & Go format inspired by battle arena video games, with each No Limit Hold’em Progressive Bounty game beginning once 100 participants have registered. The game is made up of three levels:
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Level 1: Rush Zone
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Gameplay Format: this is a non-stop action Rush Tournament level, during which players instantly move to a new table and are dealt hole cards whenever their involvement in the previous hand finishes
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Length: level 1 ends once the number of players is reduced to 50 or at the 15-minute mark if more than 50 participants remain; in this circumstance the top 50 players by chip count advance
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Level 2: Shootout Zone
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Gameplay Format: this is a high-intensity shootout level, with the remaining 50 players seated at ten five-handed tables, each playing down to a single surviving participant
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Length: level 2 ends once there is a single surviving player seated at all ten tables; if more than one participant survives at any table after 15 minutes of play, the gameplay changes to Flipout, with the remaining players automatically all-in until all table winners are determined
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Level 3: Final Table
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Gameplay Format: standard final table, with each of the 10 remaining players guaranteed a prize and the outright battle royale victor taking home the winner’s share of the prize pool
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Length: as long as it takes!
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“The action’s been thrilling and intense in equal measures since Dan Bilzerian’s Battle Royale launched,” said Paul Burke, Head of PR at GGPoker. “The percentage of players coming back to take their shot in multiple games has remained at a consistently high level since Day 1, and the feedback we’re getting is overwhelmingly positive.”
New GGPoker players are eligible to claim the poker room’s Welcome Bonus, earn even more rewards with the Honeymoon for Newcomers promotion and automatically join GGPoker’s Fish Buffet loyalty program, with regular cash prizes on offer.
For further details on Dan Bilzerian’s Battle Royale, please visit: https://en.ggpoker.com/poker-games/dan-bilzerians-battle-royale/
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (“PGCB”) has released the 18th edition of its Annual Report.
The PGCB’s 2023-2024 Annual Report provides detail on the work of the agency in regulating the Commonwealth’s gaming industry, and also includes:
- individual revenue figures during another record-setting fiscal year for slot machines, table games, sports wagering, internet gaming, fantasy sports contests and video gaming terminals at eligible truck stops;
- a year in review report with pertinent statistical figures from the PGCB’s key bureaus;
- information on the PGCB’s efforts to stop adults from gambling while leaving minors unattended; and,
- a section on problem gambling and the PGCB’s Self-Exclusion Program.
The PGCB was established in 2004 through the passage of the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act. Since then, it has become one of the pre-eminent gaming regulators in the world overseeing all aspects of gambling in the Commonwealth. Currently, the number of outlets for the various types of gaming regulated by the PGCB are:
- 17 land-based casinos;
- 18 retail sports wagering locations;
- 12 online sports wagering sites;
- 22 sites for online casino-type games (slot machines, table games, poker);
- 74 truck stop establishments with Video Gaming Terminals (VGTs); and,
- 9 online fantasy sports contest sites.
In addition to supporting nearly 16,000 jobs at casinos, overall gaming revenue reached a record high during the fiscal year generating $5.89 billion and resulting in $2.54 billion in tax revenue.
The 2023-2024 Annual Report can be downloaded as a PDF document by choosing Organization Reports under the About PGCB tab on the agency’s website.
Allwyn, a leading multi-national lottery operator headquartered in Switzerland, announced that the Allwyn entity Allwyn International a.s. (“AIAS”) has relocated from the Czech Republic to Switzerland. Effective 1 October 2024, AIAS has become a Swiss entity (under the new legal name Allwyn International AG) and has transferred its place of business to Switzerland.
As of the date of relocation, the €500 million 3.875% senior secured notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes”) originally issued by AIAS have been transferred to Allwyn Entertainment Financing (UK) Plc, as substituting issuer. Allwyn Entertainment Financing (UK) plc is the issuer and borrower of certain other Allwyn bonds and loans. AIAS has become a guarantor of the 2027 Notes, which continue to be guaranteed and collateralised pari passu with other indebtedness under Allwyn’s intercreditor agreement dated 16 December 2020.
The relocation has no effect on Allwyn’s workforce or lotteries and gaming operations in the Czech Republic.
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Oddin.gg is proud to announce that it has secured a full 3-year sports betting license in Ohio, further strengthening its standing as the esports betting solutions provider with the most licenses in North America. With this latest addition, Oddin.gg now holds four US licenses—New Jersey, Colorado, West Virginia, and Ohio—and a total of five across North America, including Ontario, Canada.
The Ohio license is a strategic milestone, as the state is set to become one of the most active betting markets in the American Midwest. According to projections from the Ohio Legislative Service Commission, the state’s sports gaming market is expected to reach approximately $3.35 billion annually as it matures. By securing this license, Oddin.gg is well-positioned to support operators in tapping into this significant potential.
Obtaining the Ohio license also demonstrates Oddin.gg’s ability to meet the state’s comprehensive regulatory standards, which include arduous assessments of financial stability, operational integrity, and adherence to state laws. This achievement reinforces Oddin.gg’s reputation for compliance and reliability, enhancing its capability to deliver full-service esports betting solutions tailored to a growing market.
Ohio’s sports betting legislation imposes a 10% tax on sports gaming receipts, contributing to public education and initiatives supporting veterans in the state. Oddin.gg’s entry into this regulated environment reinforces its role as a leader in shaping the future of esports betting in the US while offering operators a pathway to engage with a new generation of bettors in a secure and exciting way.
Vlastimil Venclík, CEO of Oddin.gg, shared his enthusiasm about the news: “Securing a license from the Ohio Casino Control Commission is a significant step in our North American journey. Ohio is poised to become one of the most dynamic betting markets in the US, and gaining this
approval aer meeting the state’s rigorous standards is a true reflection of our commitment to integrity and excellence both in Ohio and beyond. However, this license isn’t just about expanding our reach; it’s about ensuring our partners have access to market-leading esports betting solutions that fully align with all local regulatory requirements.”
He continued, “Ohio’s market is gearing up to be something special, and we’re excited to help operators tap into that potential. As esports betting continues to evolve, Oddin.gg is ready to provide the expertise, technology, and support to make sure our partners succeed.
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