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Unlocking microbetting in live sports with AI – OSAI is the first to bring quick bets on low-level events to table tennis

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OSAI is the first company to overcome one of the main challenge in sports microbetting – and bring quick bets on low-level events to table tennis. OSAI pioneers the space with its Quick Bets solution, which merges sports betting and casino formats. It unlocks new markets on low level events with odds and coefficients being traded automatically. Starting with table tennis and then expanding to other sports for which OSAI products are available.

The unique technology offers a risk-free way to test new markets, tap into new GGRs and increase sports betting revenues.

Microbetting is one of the main industry trends. Its main value is in the lucrative proposition of opening new GGRs with fast markets, many of which are connected to low-level events. In live sports, microbetting has a big technical challenge – sports betting data feeds typically don’t contain smaller events, due to the challenge of capturing them by traditional data scouts.

OSAI launched a new product – Quick Bets – that opens up microbetting on low-level events in table tennis for the first time. The solution is built on AI data scout, which has been in operation for years. The company has been perfecting AI data scout on hundreds of thousands of games until it ensures the data latency of ~18ms.

AI data scout collects accurate data on all game events, including low-level events like error type, ball speed, player position, bounce coordinates, and more. OSAI uses this data to build custom odds algorithms, that take into account the performance of a particular player and the tournament’s dynamics. The technology takes both historical and real-time data to produce coefficients for players and the tournament. Mathematical models in OSAI’s Autotrading were built on over 70,000 matches, analyzing ~500 data points every second.

The coefficients are adjusted in real-time based on the performance, common errors, rally duration, etc. This ensures the fair calculation of odds. And opens new fast markets, that are contextual, fair, and fun to bet on.

Today, OSAI offers 4 markets on Quick Bets: number of bounces in a rally, the last player to strike, winning side of the table, and error type. The company plans to expand its portfolio, adding more fast markets.

Quick Bets are available as a widget that is installed on a betting operator’s website or mobile app. It comes with a customizable interface and a back office to adjust the margins and monitor coefficients.

It is available on a revenue-sharing basis to tournaments and betting operators who purchased OSAI AI data scout.

 

About OSAI:

OSAI is a Cyprus-based tech company that digitizes sports in real-time using AI/ML, and Computer Vision. Based on cutting-edge computer vision technology, OSAI developed a full suite of solutions to serve clubs, leagues, federations, and betting operators around the world.

OSAI analyses the video feed with AI and Computer vision to gather accurate, real-time data after each frame. It then analyzes it to convert raw data into actionable insights and unlock several product offerings including AI data scout, real-time Mixed Reality, High-Performance analytics, and, most recently, Quick Bets. OSAI ecosystem of game-changing products optimizes costs of data capture, reduces the complexities of virtual production of live content, and opens new revenue streams in sponsorship & betting.

Learn more: https://osai.ai/ and follow on Twitter, Youtube and LinkedIn.

 

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DreamPlay consolidates its status as a global player in the iGaming industry and opens an office and campus in Cyprus

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DreamPlay’s ambitions go far beyond simple game development. With a new office in Limassol, the international iGaming solutions provider is expanding its presence in Europe and laying the foundations for a new philosophy of the iGaming business.

The location in Limassol was not chosen by chance – Cyprus has long become the European center of iGaming. It is here that key market players, large operators and financial structures supporting the industry are concentrated. And the high concentration of technology and talented developers allows DreamPlay to form its own ecosystem of talent.

If in the 2010s Cyprus became a hub for classic iGaming operators, today it is a point of attraction for technology companies that are betting on metaverses and the integration of games into a wider digital ecosystem. DreamPlay is one of those shaping this trend.

Google-style campus for game development talents

The DreamPlay office and campus in Limassol are part of the company’s international network of corporate campuses. Similar hubs already operate in Thailand, Bali, Peru, the UAE and Poland. They offer employees comfortable working conditions and the ability to move between locations, accommodation, meals, legal support for stays in different countries. And all this is at the expense of the company. -And the flexible work format and 4-day work week in the company helps DreamPlay talents maintain a healthy work-life balance. It’s all about well-established business processes and taking care of the team.

It’s nice to know that you can come to the country, and there is a Dream Campus where friends, like-minded people and someone who can simply take care of you are waiting for you. They will meet you at the airport, give you a tour, accompany you on medical or legal issues. It’s all part of the team.

“iGaming is an industry of emotions. Therefore, the people who create it should work where they feel best. Therefore, in our campuses we create an environment where the team can feel maximum freedom for creativity, focus on creating new breakthrough products. And not be distracted by everyday issues. And we are sure that this gives us a strategic advantage, because we are sure that our employees have received better conditions than their colleagues in other companies. Comfort, flexibility and freedom are part of our global philosophy of DreamPlay,” shares DreamPlay CEO Alex Tkach.

 

What does this mean for the market?

Opening a DreamPlay office in Cyprus is a wise decision, as the company is preparing to enter new markets and partner with the largest iGaming players. It is also a signal to the entire market that the company is moving into the league of global players who dictate trends, rather than following them.

If today Cyprus is another platform for international expansion, then tomorrow DreamPlay may turn into one of the first technology companies in iGaming, operating on the principle of large IT holdings.

And this is where the main intrigue lies: will DreamPlay become the one who fundamentally rethinks the very nature of the industry?

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IGT Wheel of Fortune Video Poker Makes Global Debut at Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas

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International Game Technology PLC announced that it recently introduced its much-anticipated Wheel of Fortune Video Poker game in the world’s most prolific video poker market: Las Vegas, Nev. Guests of Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino (Downtown Grand) in Downtown Las Vegas became the first players in the world to enjoy legendary IGT multi-hand video poker paired with the puzzle-solving, wheel-spinning fun of Wheel of Fortune via IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Video Poker game.

“Becoming the first casino in the world to offer IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Video Poker was an exciting moment for Downtown Grand and one that generated palpable buzz and significant play on our gaming floor. For decades, our players have enjoyed IGT video poker and Wheel of Fortune slots, so combining the DNA of those two products to create something new is an exciting proposition for our players,” said Rick Coltor, Slots Manager at the Downtown Grand Las Vegas.

“Launching IGT Wheel of Fortune Video Poker in Las Vegas, the world’s largest video poker market, marked another important milestone in the rollout of our expanded Wheel of Fortune games portfolio. Our Wheel of Fortune Video Poker game delivers an ideal blend of proven multi-hand poker, jackpot excitement and the signature elements of Wheel of Fortune games that have propelled the theme’s success for more than 25 years,” said Nick Khin, IGT President, Global Gaming.

IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Video Poker is currently available on the CrystalCurve cabinet. Wheel of Fortune Video Poker incorporates the franchise’s famous puzzle-solving features and the iconic “Wheel Bonus” that has had players chanting “WHEEL-OF-FORTUNE!” for decades. The multi-hand poker game is available in triple-play, five-play and ten-play configurations and can award players 30,000, 50,000 or 100,000 credits, respectively, for a dealt royal flush.

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MLB Players Sign Licensing Agreement with PENN Entertainment

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MLB Players Inc., a commercial affiliate of the Major League Baseball Players Association, and OneTeam Partners announced they’ve reached a licensing agreement with PENN Entertainment.

The agreement designates PENN’s sports betting platforms – ESPN BET in the U.S. and theScore BET in Canada – as Officially Licensed Sportsbooks of MLBPI.

PENN now has the rights to use MLB player names, images and likenesses on its sports betting platforms, marketing assets and promotional campaigns.

The deal also includes PENN’s retail sportsbook operations (32 retail sportsbooks at its casino properties, including 19 under the ESPN BET brand).

Last fall, FanDuel and MLBPI reached a similar licensing agreement after the MLB players’ union sued FanDuel and Underdog Fantasy in New York Supreme Court, accusing them of using the names and likeness of ballplayers on their players without permission.

”As baseball season gets underway, we’re excited to offer fans an enhanced betting experience that includes player likenesses, expanded wagering options and a more dynamic product. Partnering with MLB Players Inc. strengthens our connection to the league and its star players and creates additional opportunities to engage fans throughout the season,” said Jason Birney, Vice President of Operations at PENN Interactive.

OneTeam Partners specializes in commercializing group licensing rights for professional athlates, and is a joint venture between the NFL Players Association, MLB Players Association, Women’s National Basketball Players Association, MLS Players Association, and U.S. Women’s National Team Players Association.

“By integrating MLB player rights into PENN Entertainment’s platforms, this partnership brings fans closer to the game while unlocking new business opportunities in sports betting. It highlights the growing influence of players in shaping premium, fan-focused betting experiences while enhancing player NIL rights and widening distribution,” said Frank Arthofer, President of OneTeam Partners.

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