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The Insights Group and Playmakers launch with purpose to reshape digital entertainment across esports, gaming, creator economy & sports
- The Insights Group, a new media and events business focused on the digital entertainment sector, will launch with its first brand now live: The Esports Radar, a modern multimedia platform delivering in-depth coverage of the global esports sector
- TER Events teams up with ESIC and BLAST to collectively launch Global Esports Industry Week, taking place in Austin, Texas, from June 18th to 22nd and featuring TER’s own Esports Leaders event, the ESIC Global Esports Summit, other socials, and culminating in the sold-out BLAST.tv Austin Major
- Playmakers rebrands from TWG as it focuses on connecting leading gaming, esports & sports IPS and talent with brands and opportunities
The GSE Group, a newly established holding company founded by esports and sports industry experts Sam Cooke and Alfie Wright, is thrilled to unveil The Insights Group, a media and events company centered on the digital entertainment industry. GSE is also proud to welcome Playmakers (formerly TWG) to its portfolio, an agency dedicated to managing high-value commercial partnerships for rights holders and influencers across sports, gaming and esports.
Sam and Alfie will serve as directors across both businesses, with Sam leading The Insights Group as CEO and Alfie continuing to oversee the newly rebranded Playmakers. Sam embarks on this venture after successfully exiting Esports Insider. Meanwhile, Alfie brings nearly a decade of experience in gaming and sports, building partnerships with top brands and influencers.
The Insights Group will be backed by investment from Continuum X Group (CXG), a leading esports and gaming venture firm. Founder & CEO of CXG, Jonas Gundersen, most recently the COO of NIP Group, which went public on NASDAQ last year, will join as a Non-Executive Director & Advisor, bringing years of industry expertise to drive strategy and growth. As part of its launch, The Insights Group is introducing The Esports Radar, a multimedia platform that delivers consistent, in-depth business coverage. Regional editions will follow soon, including an Arabic language edition, TER Arabia, in collaboration with Saudi-based entity NESMA Group, who operate Nesma Esports led by co-founder and CEO Elie Honain, a fully-fledged gaming creative and production studio based in Riyadh.
As part of its events offering, The Insights Group is (re)introducing Esports Leaders, a premier gathering of C-suite executives from in and around the esports sector, including decision makers and senior execs from game publishers, teams, tournament operators, brands, agencies and other key stakeholders. Pioneered by Sam Cooke during his tenure at Esports Insider, Esports Leaders facilitates high-level discussions in an exclusive setting. The first edition under The Insights Group and TER Events will take place from June 18th-22nd in Austin, Texas, alongside the annual ESIC Global Esports Summit and the sold-out BLAST.tv Austin Major, collectively forming Global Esports Industry Week.
James Woollard, Director of Market Development at BLAST, said of the news: “BLAST is always looking for opportunities to work with best-in-class partners and to elevate business and networking experiences around the biggest esports events. Having the Global Esports Industry Week co-located with the sold-out BLAST.tv 2025 Major in Austin is an opportunity to bring together esports orgs, players, teams, brands, businesses and city partners who are all integral to the market growth of this vibrant industry and to share ideas. Working with The Insights Group, The Esports Radar and Playmakers – experts in the esports business space – as well as Visit Austin, will give us the opportunity to connect people and pioneers in the gaming and esports space.”
Playmakers, formerly known as TWG, marks its first anniversary with a renewed focus on securing and managing commercial partnerships for brands, rights holders and influencers. Specialising in strategic consultancy, deal brokerage, and talent management, Playmakers is dedicated to driving impactful collaborations. With Alfie Wright’s industry expertise and extensive network, Playmakers’ goal is to bridge the gap between esports, gaming, and traditional sports.
“Launching GSE Group and The Insights Group is not just another step in my career, it’s a culmination of over a decade in the industry and desire to launch a bold new venture across not just esports but digital entertainment more broadly. Together with Alfie and with key partners and individuals such as Jonas, Elie and others, we are ready to deliver something fresh for the space. With initiatives like The Esports Radar and Esports Leaders to begin, we’re setting the stage for long-lasting meaningful discussions and collaborations, and we’ve a lot more in the pipeline outside of just esports too,” commented Sam Cooke, CEO, The Insights Group, and a Director at GSE.
“Playmakers is at the intersection of gaming, esports, and sports, and our renewed focus is all about forging lasting commercial partnerships that bring value. We understand the importance of bridging these industries, and our team is ready to deliver. It’s also an honor to work alongside a veteran like Sam in creating an ecosystem which aims to make a true impact on the industry,” added Alfie Wright, CEO, Playmakers, and a Director at GSE.
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13 gambling company executives in appeal against ATG’s proposal to raise gambling tax in Sweden
BOS – The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling – is today submitting a letter to the government. The letter is signed by 13 gambling company executives and BOS’s secretary general. In the letter, the signatories urge the government not to support the gambling company ATG in their proposal to raise the general gambling tax in favour of a reduction in the tax on horse racing.
As a main argument, the signatories highlight the fact that the level of the gambling tax affects the proportion of consumers who choose to gamble on the legal licensed gambling market, and that too many consumers are already opting out of the safety of the licensed market with its extensive consumer protection.
“Horse betting has a channelisation rate of between 98-99 percent. Online casino, according to the most optimistic estimates, has a channelisation rate of between 72-82 percent. The higher the tax, the greater the risk that the consumer will choose unlicensed gambling, where neither gambling tax nor consumer protection exists. To then lower the gambling tax for horse betting, which already has a very strong channelisation, and raise it for online casino, which has a very weak channelisation, would be completely incomprehensible. At least for those who prioritize consumer protection,” says BOS Secretary General Gustaf Hoffstedt.
You can read the full letter here: Letter to Government on ATG gambling duty
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Momentum Series: A Crash Gaming collection crafted for emotions in your online casino
FBMDS proudly unveils the Momentum Series, a crash gaming collection built to deliver fast-paced thrills, immersive visuals, and strong retention for online casino operators worldwide with the Piñata Rush, Magical Garden and Arctic Jumper titles.
Designed “for emotions” and “born to captivate”, the Momentum Series includes three high-performing titles — Piñata Rush, Magical Garden, and Arctic Jumper — that redefine the crash genre with dynamic gameplay, deep personalization, and stunning 3D environments.
The Momentum Series was created to give players more control, excitement, and emotional connection while providing operators with games designed for longer sessions and better retention metrics. Each title combines intuitive gameplay with high volatility, 97%+ RTP, and a responsive, mobile-first design, ensuring performance across devices and browsers. Players can personalize their experience with auto bets, double bets, and auto cashouts, adapting each round to their individual risk strategy.
Piñata Rush offers a colorful, multiplayer crash gaming experience set in lively Mexican-inspired streets. Players can track others’ progress in real time and enjoy a community-driven atmosphere that keeps engagement levels high. With 97.06% RTP and features such as Multiplayer, Auto Play, Auto Cash-Out, and a configurable Max Bet from 100x to 1000x, this crash game provides vibrant entertainment across Android, iOS, Mac OS, and Windows.
Magical Garden immerses players in a lush 3D fantasy world where serenity meets suspense. This single-player experience blends calm and thrill through Auto Play and Auto Cash-Out functions, allowing personalized strategies and a Max Bet configurable from 100x to 1000x. With 97% RTP, it offers operators a high-performing product with wide cross-platform compatibility.
Arctic Jumper brings adrenaline to the frozen north with a fully 3D single-player experience. Its immersive visuals and smooth performance are enhanced by Auto Play, Auto Cash-Out, and customizable betting options that match each player’s risk profile. Operating at 97% RTP, this title delivers consistent engagement and retention potential for competitive markets.
“The Momentum Series represents FBMDS’ evolution into crash gaming — a genre built on emotion, timing, and control,” said Renato Almeida, Director at FBMDS. “With Piñata Rush, Magical Garden, and Arctic Jumper, we’re delivering fast, flexible, and emotionally charged experiences that empower both players and operators.”
FBMDS brings a winning portfolio of innovative iGaming solutions, blending tradition with cutting-edge technology to deliver engaging, reliable, and profitable gaming experiences for operators worldwide. With a focus on slots, table games, video bingo, and now crash games, FBMDS empowers partners to scale and succeed in competitive markets.
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Cozy Coast Launches Worldwide: Beach Adventure from InnoGames Now Available
- Sunny feel-good vibes for everyone: Cozy Coast now available for iOS and Android
- New trailer highlights entertaining storytelling, merge-2 puzzles, and diverse gameplay elements
- Upcoming updates with new events and challenges for long-lasting fun
A beach adventure with heart: InnoGames, one of Germany’s leading developers and publishers of mobile and browser games, today launches Cozy Coast worldwide, bringing sunny feel-good moments to smartphones and tablets. The game is now available for free on the App Store and Google Play Store. Players in selected regions have already explored the Mediterranean island of Calista and experienced the captivating story of the two protagonists Mia and Elara. The unique mix of merge-2 puzzles, exploration, and heartfelt moments is clearly resonating with players, earning 4.8 on the App Store and 4.6 on Google Play out of 5 stars.
With today’s launch, InnoGames expands the game’s language support. Alongside the existing languages German, English, and French, Cozy Coast is now also available in Italian, Polish, Portuguese, and Spanish.
New Features, More Events: Regular Updates for Lasting Fun
In Cozy Coast, players accompany best friends Mia and Elara on a journey across the picturesque Mediterranean island of Calista. For Mia, the island is filled with childhood memories, but its former charm has faded. Together, they set out to restore the island. The gameplay centers on merge-2 mechanics: By skillfully combining items, players fulfill the wishes of island residents, collect resources, and restore buildings to unlock new areas of Calista. Along their journey, Mia and Elara encounter interesting characters, discover secrets, and explore the environment.
Check out the trailer on youtube: youtube.com/watch?v=hpacBlPfio4
Since the initial launch of Cozy Coast in selected regions, the development team has steadily expanded the merge-2 adventure. Customizable portraits, 3D decoration events, special quests with unique rewards, and advanced challenges for experienced players ensure there’s always something new to discover. The holiday season has also arrived: players can earn daily rewards, including the festive avatar “Winter Elara”.
Key Features of Cozy Coast
- Merge items: Strategically combine items to create new and higher-value objects
- Restore the seaside promenade: Renovate abandoned buildings to unlock new areas
- Adventure in paradise: Follow best friends Mia and Elara as they discover hidden places and uncover the secrets of a corporation with questionable intentions
- Characters with personality: Meet fascinating characters. Every encounter comes with a story – sometimes touching, sometimes mysterious, but always full of emotion
- Fresh challenges every day: Participate in competitive, daily, weekly, and seasonal events like exploration quests, puzzle collections, decoration and special story-driven missions to receive exciting rewards and enjoy lasting gameplay
- A personal touch: Use portrait customization to bring individuality and personality to every adventure.
- Unwind in a Mediterranean setting: Experience stress-free gameplay paired with a captivating story of friendship, courage, and hope
- Free to play without restrictions: Available worldwide on iOS and Android (except in Russia and China)
Cozy Coast is available on the App Store for iOS and on Google Play for Android.
For the latest news about the game, visit the official website or follow Cozy Coast on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
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