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ClickOut Media casts its sports betting predictions for 2025
As the sports betting industry continues to evolve, the year 2025 is poised to usher in a wave of innovation, technology and strategic growth. Advancements in technology and data analytics are reshaping the way bettors engage with their favourite sports.
ClickOut Media, the established multi-channel marketing company whose expertise cover multiple niches including the betting sphere, takes a closer look at what the new year holds for sports betting predictions and how players, operators and regulators can prepare for the upcoming changes.
Rise of AI-powered predictions
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has already made its mark on sports betting, and in 2025, its ever-present role is set to expand. At the heart of AI’s influence lies its predictive analytics. Machine learning algorithms are becoming more sophisticated, capable of analysing vast data sets to predict outcomes with greater accuracy. Considering variables such as player performance, team dynamics, historical data and even weather conditions, these systems are providing bettors with increased real-time, data-driven insights. For operators, integrating AI into their platforms will be a game-changer, ensuring that the personalised approach guarantees users recommendations that align with their preference and risk appetite, transforming every bet into a bespoke experience.
Expansion of micro-betting
Micro-betting, the ability to place bets on specific moments within a game, will also see its presence within the landscape grow over the next 12 months. This will be particularly true in markets such as the US where sports betting is maturing as a product. With the proliferation of 5G and faster internet speeds, real-time micro-betting is becoming increasingly seamless which aligns directly with younger bettors who favour a dynamic and engaging betting experience. AI again makes its mark within this forecasted shift, with an ever-growing number of analytics platforms using the phenomenon to provide real-time data and predictions, allowing bettors to make informed decisions as games are unfolding.
Emergence of esports
When we think of sports betting, traditional sports like football, basketball and horse racing usually dominate the conversation. However, esports is no longer a niche market, rather a mainstream betting category with its influence set to experience a continued upward trajectory in 2025. Millennials and Gen Z, the digital natives, are leading the charge in esports betting with both groups not just watching esports, but actively participating, placing bets and engaging in fantasy leagues. According to a 2023 report by the Esports Integrity Commission, more than 70% of esports bettors are under 35. As more betting options emerge, driven by technological innovations like AI, mobile apps and cryptocurrency, sportsbooks are likely to expand their esports betting options to cater for a vast tech-savvy, youthful audience.
Blockchain’s growing influence
Originally created for the financial sector and trading of digital currencies, blockchain has been growing its reach in recent years with the sports betting sphere a market of particular interest that is set to make considerable strides in 2025. Sports betting has always been surrounded by a layer of controversy and risk of corruption. Blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionise the industry by offering greater transparency, security and fairness to players. Smart contracts, which automate payouts based on match results, are expected to gain steady adoption. A greater number of betting platforms will continue to also accept cryptocurrencies, putting more trust in the hands of bettors with no sharing of personal data required like bank account numbers or credit card details. User safety will also be strengthened through the reduction of data breaches and identity thefts that are linked to standard payment channels.
Conclusion
The sports betting industry in 2025 is set to be more dynamic, data-driven and user-centric than ever before. With innovations like AI, blockchain and micro-betting leading the charge, both operators and bettors will benefit from a more engaging and transparent ecosystem. For operators looking to stay ahead, focusing on technology, user experience and responsible gambling will be key to success. ClickOut Media, in its role as a global marketing and content company, remains committed to providing invaluable insight and coverage on the evolving and exciting developments as 2025 unfolds.
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Olympian Legends: Galaxsys’ New Slot Game Inspired by Ancient Myths

Galaxsys, the award-winning games developer, is proud to announce the launch of Olympian Legends, a new slot game that brings the power and majesty of ancient mythology to life.
More than just a tribute to ancient mythology, Olympian Legends combines breathtaking visuals, innovative features, and dynamic gameplay, promising players an unforgettable journey through the myths of Olympus. As players progress and reveal mythic features, they face the power of ancient gods. With cascading symbols and exciting bonuses, the game delivers a dynamic adventure that’s truly worth exploring.
This marks the third slot title that Galaxsys has announced over the last two months, following the launches of Funny Faces: Hoglet-Moglet and El Dorado.
What Makes Olympian Legends Special
Olympian Legends stands out by blending rich narrative elements with innovative slot mechanics. The progress bar on the right side of the grid consists of five elements. Each time a winning combination is formed, the progress bar fills from bottom to top, triggering a mythical feature when an element is completed. Additionally, the Buy Bonus option allows players to take fate into their own hands, enabling them to access the bonus game at any time they choose.
Dynamic animations and sound design ensure every encounter with Zeus, Poseidon, and more characters feels like stepping into an epic saga rather than playing a traditional slot.
Vigen Safaryan, CPO at Galaxsys, commented: “Olympian Legends combines strong gameplay mechanics with a detailed and dynamic theme. Our goal was to deliver a slot that feels rewarding to play while offering players a more refined experience through mythology. We paid special attention to balancing the game’s features to ensure that the experience feels dynamic, without overwhelming the player. From the visuals and animations to the way the bonuses unfold, every element was designed to create a journey that feels both entertaining and authentic.”
Olympian Legends is now live and available for Galaxsys’ global network of partners.
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ESET Research analyzes tools from the China-aligned TheWizards group, with targets across Asia and the Middle East
ESET researchers have analyzed Spellbinder, a lateral movement tool used to perform adversary-in-the-middle attacks by the China-aligned threat actor TheWizards. Spellbinder enables adversary-in-the-middle attacks through IPv6 stateless address autoconfiguration spoofing, which allows the attackers to redirect the update protocols of legitimate Chinese software to malicious servers. Then the legitimate software is tricked into downloading and executing the malicious components that launch the backdoor WizardNet.
TheWizards has been constantly active since at least 2022 until the present and, according to ESET telemetry, targets individuals, gambling companies, and unknown entities in the Philippines, Cambodia, the United Arab Emirates, mainland China, and Hong Kong.
“We initially discovered and analyzed this tool in 2022, and observed a new version with a few changes that was deployed to compromised machines in 2023 and 2024,” says ESET researcher Facundo Muñoz, who analyzed Spellbinder and WizardNet. “Our research led us to discover a tool used by the attackers that is designed to perform adversary-in-the-middle attacks using IPv6 SLAAC spoofing to intercept and reply to packets in a network, allowing the attackers to redirect traffic and serve malicious updates to legitimate Chinese software,” explains Muñoz.
The final payload in the attack is a backdoor that we named WizardNet – a modular implant that connects to a remote controller to receive and execute .NET modules on the compromised machine. ESET researchers have focused on one of the latest cases, in 2024, in which the update of Tencent QQ software was hijacked. The malicious server that issues the update instructions is still active. This variant of WizardNet supports five commands, three of which allow it to execute .NET modules in memory, thus extending its functionality on the compromised system.
TheWizards and the Chinese company Dianke Network Security Technology (also known as UPSEC) – supplier of the DarkNights backdoor (also known as DarkNimbus), appear to be linked. According to NCSC UK, this malicious backdoor also has Tibetan and Uyghur communities among its primary targets. While TheWizards uses a different backdoor – the WizardNet, the hijacking server is configured to serve DarkNights to updating applications running on Android devices.
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Inaugural iGaming Event for Technology Leaders: Technology in Gaming Conference 2025

The iGaming industry is getting a dedicated space for its most forward-thinking technical leaders with the launch of the Technology in Gaming Conference 2025 (TiG 2025) — an exclusive new event created specifically for CTOs, CIOs, and senior technology stakeholders in the iGaming world.
Taking place on 1st July 2025 as part of London iGaming Week in partnership with iGB Live!, this specialist conference will bring together some of the most innovative minds in technology to explore the future of cybersecurity, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, compliance, and scalability. TiG 2025 is designed to give technical leaders a forum tailored to the real challenges and opportunities shaping iGaming today and in the years to come.
“I am delighted to see other organisers bringing their own events that meet the need of specialist verticals within the industry as part of London iGaming week. The team at iGB L!VE are pleased to be able to support this event, and encourage iGaming senior IT professionals to join what we know will be an event that offers excellent content and networking opportunities for them” said Naomi Barton, Portfolio Director at Clarion – Organiser of iGB Live!
Topics on the agenda include:
- Scalable architecture & infrastructure
- AI & machine learning in iGaming
- Compliance & security in regulated markets
- Future-ready platform innovation
- Engineering teams, DevOps, and automation
“As an industry driven by technology I think it’s important to create a space that speaks specifically to the leaders developing and driving the change that has such a big impact on the growth and development of such an exciting sector” commented Shona ODonnell, Event Director.
Pretty Technical, a leading provider of iGaming software and platform solutions, is proud to be named the headline sponsor of this inaugural event. The company’s commitment to innovation and modern architecture makes it a natural fit for an event designed to shape the next chapter of gaming tech.
“As a business that thrives on building technology designed for the next decade, not the last, we’re thrilled to support TiG 2025 and connect with the talented tech leaders shaping the future of iGaming,” said Emma Blaylock, CEO Pretty Technical.
The event is also sponsored by Claranet, experts in modernising and managing critical applications and infrastructure 24×7, and Marshall Wolfe, a dedicated hiring consultancy specialising in digital and technology sectors.
Registration is now open with tickets currently discounted by £200 until 31st May.
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