Bet365 and Playtech unveil dedicated live casino studios in the US
Playtech and bet365 have launched bespoke live casino studios in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, marking the operator’s first dedicated tables in the US.
The studios feature ten exclusive tables offering roulette, baccarat, and blackjack.
Marat Koss, Playtech’s chief interactive gaming officer, said: “The exciting gameplay on offer via both studios will undoubtedly resonate with bet365’s US players.”
Thomas Griffiths, CEO at bet365, added: “This development supports bet365 in our efforts to strengthen our presence in the US and we look forward to achieving new milestones together.”
Former Playtech CCO becomes executive chair at Press Box PR
Press Box PR has appointed John Pettit as executive chairman, formalising his advisory role at the fast-growing digital PR agency.
Pettit, who previously served as chief commercial officer at Playtech BGT Sports, has been involved with Press Box PR since 2020 as an investor and advisor.
Founder Alex Donohue said: “John has been part of the Press Box PR story from the very beginning.”
Pettit commented: “I invested in Press Box PR because I believed in the vision Alex had for building a modern, earned-first PR agency that truly understands regulated industries.”
QTech Games launches QTechLabs and strikes deal with Soccabet
Aggregator QTech Games has introduced QTechLabs, a new data and analytics platform designed to provide real-time insights and predictive analysis for operators.
CEO Philip Doftvik said: “QTechLabs ushers in a step change to underline how we are so much more than an aggregator for our global partners.”
QTech has also partnered with Soccabet to provide the Ghanaian operator with retail solution QTech Hybrid, bridging retail and online channels.
Soccabet managing director Imad Hawwach said: “This unique Hybrid solution, which also features QTech’s high-quality and diverse portfolio of games, will help us deliver across all channels.”
Jogo Global teams up with ITV Studios for The Voice Fast Game
Jogo Global has partnered with ITV Studios to launch The Voice: Pick, a new Fast Game inspired by the music show.
Players choose one of four iconic red chairs, aiming for increasing rewards with each successful turn. The title will debut at ICE 2026 in Barcelona.
David Marcus, Jogo Global CEO, said: “The Voice: Pick showcases exactly what this vertical does best – instant engagement, strong IP integration, and gameplay that keeps players coming back.”
Steve Watling, senior vice president of gaming at ITV studios, said: “Jogo Global has done an excellent job translating the essence of the show into a compelling interactive experience that feels authentic, energetic, and true to the brand.”
Playson expands UK and Ireland reach via Midnite deal
Playson has partnered with UK operator Midnite to deliver its portfolio of titles through Light & Wonder’s aggregation platform.
The collaboration enhances Midnite’s casino offering for mobile-first audiences.
Conor Jenner, sales manager at Playson, said: “Midnite has built impressive momentum in a highly competitive market, and we’re delighted to deliver our games to its player base across the UK and Ireland.”
Chelsea Pinho, senior casino manager at Midnite, added: “We’re pleased to launch Playson’s content quickly and reliably, giving our players access to titles they already know and enjoy.”
GGBET UA becomes title partner of Basketball Federation of Ukraine
GGBET UA and the Basketball Federation of Ukraine have signed a title sponsorship agreement to generate more viewer and media attention for basketball in the country.
The company said basketball represented the next stage of its growth after signing deals with FC Dynamo Kyiv, FC Polissya Zhytomyr and Usyk V Dubois II last year.
“Our objective is to develop basketball in Ukraine and make sure it remains visible to fans, media, and partners. In the context of the war, supporting sports and teams becomes even more important,” said Mykhailo Brodsky, President of the Basketball Federation of Ukraine.
“The kick-off of GGBET UA’s title partnership is an opportunity for us to launch powerful joint projects that will bring even more attention and energy to Ukrainian basketball.”
Voxbet forges product partnership with PromptBet.ai
Tech companies Voxbet and PromptBet.ai have announced a product partnership.
The collaboration aims to combine voice search and prompting to create a high-speed betting experience processing more than 100 requests per second.
Jonathan Power, founder and managing director of Voxbet, said: “Having admired each other’s work from afar, our early meetings were extremely productive and clearly demonstrated a shared philosophy in moving a somewhat dated traditional betting UI forwards.”
Matteo Monteverdi, co-founder and chairman at PromptBet.ai, added: “Having worked in a similar space to Voxbet, we knew that our respective skill sets and product functionalities offered complementary synergies.”
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