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QTech Games harvests more premium content with eBET

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Leading distributor extends its premier portfolio with more top slots from Asian pioneer in mobile gaming

QTech Games, the number-one game distributor across Asia and all emerging markets, has announced its latest premium partnership with casino content supplier, eBET, the original provider of live digital casino games to Asia.

Under the terms of the new agreement, eBET’s wide-ranging portfolio – comprising live dealer (Fortune Wheel, Baccarat, Roulette, Sic-bo, Dragon Tiger and Blackjack) and RNG games (Slots, Blackjack) – has been integrated for QTech Games clients and their players, adding another cutting edge to a powerhouse platform renowned for bringing the finest online games to market across developing territories.

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This ever-evolving production line will help QTech Games strengthen its comprehensive spread of gaming verticals, central to QTech ONE, its definitive one-stop-shop for global operators.

The deal organically broadens eBET’s global footprint, accessing a fresh scope of growth markets for accelerated expansion. As the fastest-growing distributor over the past few years, QTech’s platform is localized for each region with native mobile apps, robust reporting and marketing tools, and 24/7 local-language support.

Ulf Norder, CCO at QTech Games, said: “We’re excited to be teaming up with eBET whose stunning graphics and gameplay rank among the finest on the market. The QTech Games platform is equipped with the best games from the world’s leading suppliers – and eBET now joins this branching tree.”

“Their ability to drive engagement and digital hang-time with their sophisticated mechanics complements QTech’s shared vision of innovative tech driving a superior gaming experience for all players – wherever you stick your pin on the map. These slots seem sure to appeal to different demographics across diverse territories, so we look forward to unpacking the results.”

Evan Spytma, CEO at eBET, added: “This deal significantly broadens eBET’s global influence, unlocking untapped ‘margin’ markets from Asia to Eastern Europe and Latin America for diversified growth.”

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“Our mission has always been to design intuitive and interactive live-dealer experiences that are customized for every generation of mobile end-user. eBET’s award-winning products are fully supported on PC, Mac, iOS, and Android with fairness, quality, and reliability at their heart. Our state-of-the-art studio of 30 casino tables, featuring over 250 engaging live dealers, is fully licensed and GLI certified. Trusted by millions of players, eBET delivers the most entertaining and localized gaming experience in 15+ languages.”

“QTech Games is a groundbreaking distributor across Asia and other sometimes-overlooked regions, so we look forward to seeing how our games connect with different and diverse audience sets.

“In a time of refined localization techniques, QTech Games is truly delivering on their brand promise of tailoring top-class content for varied cultures. This is what keeps them at the forefront of relevance for all kinds of players in the bubbling melting-pot of emerging markets.”

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bet365 and Incentive Games Launch $10 Million ‘Bracket Challenge’ for 2025 Men’s College Basketball Tournament

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bet365, the leading sports betting brand, and Incentive Games, a premier B2B games provider, are excited to announce the return of the highly anticipated ‘bet365 Bracket Challenge’—the ultimate free-to-play predictor game with a potential $10 million jackpot.

Launching on Sunday, March 16, just in time for the 2025 Men’s College Basketball Tournament, the ‘bet365 Bracket Challenge’ allows basketball fans to test their knowledge and prediction skills. With a grand prize of $100,000 and a leader board rewarding the top 5,000 players, the competition is set to be bigger than ever.

For the player who achieves the elusive perfect bracket, $10 Million prize awaits!

Participants can access the bet365 Bracket Challenge page and check out the full terms and conditions by visiting nj.bet365.com/olp/bracket-challenge.

This free-to-play game is now open to new and eligible bet365 customers aged 21 and over, residing in the USA across: Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana (permitted parishes only), New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Virginia. The challenge is also available in Mexico and other jurisdictions. In order to participate, players must be fully verified by bet365, with one entry allowed per person.

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Ahmed Baker, Chief Commercial Officer at Incentive Games, commented, “We’re proud to once again partner with bet365 to bring back this high-energy, high-stakes challenge. This game is more than predictions; it’s about exciting players, driving community engagement, and being part of a monumental sporting event. We are honored to play a role in bet365’s continued success in the US and international markets.”

A bet365 spokesperson said, “With the 2025 bet365 Bracket Challenge, Incentive Games delivers yet another slam-dunk free-to-play game! Basketball fans will undoubtedly enjoy every heart-pounding moment, as they make their predictions and compete for a $10 Million prize!”

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BGaming Expands into Brazil with Pixbet Partnership

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Rapidly Expanding Content provider announces landmark deal with Brazilian operator Pixbet

Popular iGaming content provider BGaming is thrilled to unveil a partnership with Pixbet, one of the most established and popular online sports betting and casino operators in Brazil.

This strategic partnership will see BGaming’s portfolio of innovative and top-performing iGaming content integrated into Pixbet’s platform, providing Brazilian players access to some of the most cutting-edge gaming content on the market.

Per the deal, Pixbet players will gain full access to BGaming’s entire portfolio, including hit titles such as Snoop Dogg Dollars, Aztec Clusters, and Fruit Million, along with any exciting new games developed by BGaming in the future. This will enhance Pixbet’s offering and help BGaming establish a foothold and reputation as one of the most innovative providers in the Brazilian market.

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The deal seals a landmark moment for BGaming, who recently announced their licensing approval to enter the South American market. Pixbet is the largest sports betting platform in the region and has a strong international presence. Its online casino is hugely popular, ensuring plenty of players in the market will gain access to BGaming’s award-winning products.

Paulina Hovar, Sales Manager at BGaming, said: “Expanding our presence in Brazil is a key priority, and we aim to strengthen our position by working with top-tier operators in the region. By partnering with a leading company like Pixbet, we are ensuring as many players have access to our products as possible.

Pixbet is a major player in Brazil, and this partnership is a huge opportunity to make significant waves. We are beyond excited to see how Pixbet players react to our games.”

Ernildo Junior de Farias Santos, CEO at Pixbet, said: “At Pixbet, we are always seeking innovative and high-quality content to enhance our players’ gaming experience. BGaming has already made an impact in Brazil, and we are excited to expand our offering with its creative and dynamic portfolio.

This partnership will allow us to provide our players with even more thrilling gaming options, and we look forward to seeing how they engage with BGaming’s top-tier content.”

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UNLV’s PGA Golf Management University Program partners with Las Vegas-based AI technology company Evenplay to study the effects of rewards on skill level

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There’s a timeless adage from NBA great Allen Iverson: “Practice?!” But now, almost ironically, AI (that is, Artificial Intelligence) will be helping us replicate big-time pressure in that very scenario.

Evenplay, an AI technology company based out of Las Vegas, has created a patented golf simulator application that creates challenges for all skill levels, with the intention of improving play performance through the use of cash rewards.

“What we have is a machine-learning algorithm that takes all of your shot data and says, ‘What are you going to do next from 175 yards?,’ and creates targets personalized for your skill level with money on the line,” said Sameer Gupta, co-founder of Evenplay. “If you practice with pressure, you’re probably going to get better faster.”

UNLV has partnered with Evenplay, taking on the task of studying the impact of rewards on skill level, and how well this experience translates the gains from practice into practical use on the real course.

“It sounded like a good opportunity to build a relationship and a bridge with this company,” said Chris Cain, director of the PGA Golf Management University Program within UNLV’s Harrah College of Hospitality. “And to see if we can continue to advance off-course golf, improve diversity in the consumer base, and think a little bit differently and daring, which is what UNLV’s all about.” 

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Upping the Ante on Research

The ability to create a feedback loop – one where you practice in the same conditions as when something’s on the line – is the goal: replicating the jitters that come from staring down a big putt, and then training yourself to handle the pressure before you step onto the course.

Evenplay does this by paying out money depending on the shot, using rewards as a way to create real stress in a controlled setting.

“What we have is a turn-key stress generator,” said Gupta. “Our model projects a thousand shots from every distance, with a target drawn where about half of your shots should be capable of landing. We’ve taken a skill-based activity and are able to predict what you will do next.”

The study at UNLV uses a more controlled version of the wagers. Randomly selected participants will receive various payouts such as lesson or UNLV Gift certificates based on their group assignments and the level of contributions to the study.

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“This is a skill-based gaming application that allows someone to make a bet and have fun doing it,” said Cain. “What we’re doing at UNLV is seeing if the variable payouts influence program retention – do they play longer or more often? Does this also influence skill improvement? Wouldn’t it be cool to have some sort of technology in place that actually uses gaming as a way to positively influence skill improvement?”

The study is made possible through UNLV’s Sports Innovation Institute (SII), and the College of Hospitality’s Center for Golf Management, in collaboration with the university’s International Gaming Institute. The SII acts as a hub for all of the faculty who do research in sports, enabling them to work together to find solutions to problems and advance the commercialization of products fitting that criteria.

“With Evenplay’s expertise, as well as the Sports Innovation and the International Gaming institutes, that trifecta makes for a pretty special partnership here in Las Vegas,” Cain said. “There are thousands of data points in every swing that UNLV is looking forward to analyzing to see if this really changes the way we practice.”

Growing the Game

It’s no secret that the game of golf is expensive and often exclusive. The National Golf Foundation estimates the cost of a full round at a public course in the U.S. was $43 in 2023. That’s just getting on the course. When you add hundreds and thousands of dollars into equipment costs, training, and lessons, the financial barrier to entry becomes quite imposing.

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“There are about 120 million people interested in the game and only 45 million participating,” said Cain. “Technology’s going to help close that gap, and being able to take lessons without being on the golf course will be part of the future, making it more inclusive, accessible, and affordable.”

Improving the accessibility of the game is one of the desired outcomes for the research, potentially showing a greater translation of the skills developed in a simulator using Evenplay to the course itself.

“It’s winter right now – nobody’s taking swings on green golf courses in Chicago,” said Gupta. “All of those players are using simulators indoors. We’re growing the amount of people who can engage with golf by changing how often people can meaningfully play the sport at all times of the year.”

Changing the game doesn’t end with golf. The patent for Evenplay features a baseball player swinging a bat, and the plan is to roll into bowling next. Its partnership and ongoing study with UNLV is only expediting the interest in this potential shakeup to the practice session.

“The ability of UNLV to effectively structure a relationship with the PGA is very impressive and unique in the market,” said Gupta. “And bringing that knowledge to a private company like ours is essential to our growth.”

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The results of Evenplay’s efficacy in providing measurable improvement to player skill will be shared as the study concludes later this year.

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