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5-year vision targets 100,000 visitors for ICE and iGB Affiliate

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Clarion Gaming has outlined an ambitious 5-year growth and development plan ahead of the relocation of its sector-leading ICE and iGB Affiliate shows from London to Barcelona in January 2025.

In an update which was issued six months in advance of  the historic relocation to Barcelona, Clarion Gaming Managing Director Stuart Hunter said: “Our relocation to Barcelona provides us with the ability to scale the exhibition at a pace that suits the industry.

“The January 2025 show will comprise 120,000 sqm of space compared to the 100,000 sqm at ICE 2024. Whilst we could have filled 150,000 sqm in our first year in Barcelona we are very conscious of the need for controlled growth. Our strategy is to expand the physical size of the show in parallel with a proportionate uplift in attendance.

“The targets that we have set and which Barcelona enables us to achieve are to grow the show to 200,000 sqm over the next five-years and the attendance to circa 100,000 which will represent a 45 percent uplift on the record established at the February 2023 edition. These are bold targets which we are focussed on achieving in partnership with the industry and for the betterment of all of our stakeholders.”

He added that the move to Barcelona opened up the opportunity to redraw the floor plan to make it simpler for visitors. He confirmed: “Visitors seeking exhibitors in the casino sector will go to Hall 3, Hall 2 will be the home for online gaming, Hall 5 will accommodate the sports betting and esports community with the iGB Affiliate show housed in the 13,407 sqm capacity Hall 1. This will make the sourcing of sector-specific content even easier which will be of huge benefit to visitors wanting to optimise their attendance at what is their most important business event of the year.”

Stuart Hunter said that Clarion is poised to launch its ICE 2025 travel guide which will talk through the best ways for visitors to attend ICE and secure competitively priced hotel accommodation. He noted: “We have 40,000 hotel nights at the lowest rates possible for the duration of the five-year tenancy which can be accessed via our official accommodation partner network icehotels.bnetwork .com . In terms of travel, flights are well-priced and the venue is a 20-minute metro journey from the airport to Fira de Barcelona Gran Via’s integrated station.

“In a huge show of confidence exhibitors are backing the move with 72% of the 25 biggest exhibitors upsizing their stand presence in 2025. We are being told by the market that exhibitors more so than at any time in the past will be using the global platform provided by ICE/iGB Affiliate to launch new products and innovations to what promises to be the biggest gathering of gambling professionals on record.

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Maverick Games Launches Sports Betting Operations in Ontario

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Maverick Games has launched sports betting operations in Ontario, through a partnership with Delasport.

Maverick Games will offer Ontarian players a premium sports betting experience, built on Delasport’s superior technology and known for its unique innovative features that players love including personalization, recommendations, gamification, quick bets, player engagement features, and more.

Maverick Games is the second brand to launch on Delasport’s technology in Ontario, with another full turnkey brand set to go live soon. Delasport also recently unveiled its innovative sports betting jackpot network game, SuperPot. The company will showcase this unique product at the Canadian Gaming Summit next month and begin rolling it out to Ontarian operators shortly thereafter.

“We are proud to see Maverick Games live and thriving with our one of a kind sportsbook solution at its core. They have been a fantastic partner from the start, and this launch further demonstrates how fast and efficient our technology is when paired with a clear vision and strong collaboration,” said Rosaire Galea Cavallaro, VP of Business Development at Delasport.

“Maverick Games’s sports vertical is a major step forward for us and launching it with Delasport has been the right move from day one. The platform’s performance and flexibility allow us to deliver the kind of user experience we believe Ontario players deserve. We’re excited to now bring that vision to life,” CEO Matt Rathbun said.

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PrizePicks Earns 2025 Great Place To Work Certification

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PrizePicks, the largest daily fantasy sports operator in North America, announced it has been Certified by Great Place To Work for the first time — a prestigious recognition based on employee feedback about their experience working at the company.

“We’re thrilled to be officially Great Place To Work-Certified — it’s a meaningful milestone that reflects the incredible culture our team has built together. Our continued success is driven by the passion and dedication of our employees, and this recognition speaks volumes about the values we live by every day,” said Mike Ybarra, CEO of PrizePicks.

Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors proven to drive business performance. According to Great Place To Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified workplace. Team members at Certified companies are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work and are twice as likely to feel they are paid fairly and have equal opportunities for advancement.

“Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the employee experience. By earning this recognition, it’s clear that PrizePicks is committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive,” said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work.

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Betsoft Releases Coins of Alkemor: Extreme Magic – Hold & Win

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Betsoft Gaming has released Coins of Alkemor: Extreme Magic – Hold & Win, a fast-paced 3×3 slot packed with powerful features and mystical energy.

The iconic wizard Alkemor returns in the game that elevates the popular Hold & Win mechanic with three explosive Extreme Features. Players can trigger the bonus with two or more BONUS symbols and at least one WIZARD BONUS—one of which must be EXTREME—awarding three respins and the chance to land magical golden coins.

Each Extreme Feature adds a unique twist: EXPAND duplicates BONUS symbols in key areas, MULTI-X applies multipliers of up to 5x and BOOST increases the value of all coin symbols in play. Combined, they deliver high-energy gameplay and thrilling win potential.

Additional excitement comes with the Chest of Gold, a surprise base game feature that can award instant prizes, while WILDs on all reels boost win frequency. Players can also choose the Buy Feature for immediate access to the full Hold & Win experience with all Extreme Features activated.

Fernando Van Velzen, Head of Account Management at Betsoft, said: “With Coins of Alkemor, we’ve combined one of our most iconic characters with a supercharged version of Hold & Win. It’s a compact format that delivers big on features and excitement—exactly what players are looking for right now.”

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