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Talks about Esports inclusion in 2022 Asian Games surface again

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Esports enthusiasts have pushed the discussion about the possibility Esports being included as an official medal event in the 2022 Asian Games into the mainstream again.  As things stand, the main hindrance on the path for Olympic recognition of Esports is the lack of an official governing body.

For the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) to include the sport in the next Asian Games, the sport must have an overarching governing body.

Last year, the Olympic Council of Asia announced that esports would be added as a medalling sport to the 2022 Asian Games. This multi-national event is recognised by the International Olympic Committee, and after the Olympics themselves, is the largest international multi-sport event in the world. Inclusion as a part of the 2022 games would put esports one giant step closer to participation and recognition in the Olympics, something the IOC has been discussing more fervently with the gaming industry in recent years.

However, Esports Observer reports that a recent meeting of the OCA’s executive committee in Jakarta seemed to backtrack on the inclusion of esports as an official medaling sport for the 2022 games. Due to the wide range of hosts and organising bodies for various types and genres of games, esports remains bereft of the overarching, regulating body that the OCA says it needs to be recognised. Lacking that, the committee is reluctant and the medal status of the 2022 games is currently up in the air.

That said, esports is still making an appearance as a demonstration sport in the 2018 games taking place this month. Games to be shown are Arena of Valor, Clash Royale, Hearthstone, League of Legends, Pro Evolution Soccer, and StarCraft II. The success of this year’s demonstration may be taken into account as the committee continues to discuss the status of esports for future competitions.

In the past, the IOC has been hesitant to include esports in the Olympics for various reasons, including the prevalence of violent content in the majority of popular competitive titles.

 

Source: gamesindustry.biz


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Grace Media partners with IGP bingo brands in the UK

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Grace Media, the leading provider of white-label online gaming solutions, has partnered with Inter Group Partner Holding’s (IGP) bingo brands to deliver operational support across their UK portfolio.

The partnership will see Grace Media provide a range of solutions to IGP’s well-known UK-facing bingo brands, UK Bingo, Chitchat Bingo, Bogof Bingo, and Panda Bingo, the fastest-growing Bingo brand in the industry at the moment.

Grace Media will support the brands across CRM, compliance, payments, fraud protection and more, with a focus on enhancing the player experience and driving sustainable growth.

Lars Söderlund, Business Director and Co-Founder of IGP, said: “Partnering with Grace Media gives us access to a proven operational engine with the expertise to elevate our UK bingo portfolio. Their track record speaks for itself, and we’re looking forward to working closely with the Grace Media team to take these brands to the next level.”

Grace Media Head of Revenue and Partnerships Chris Prentice said: “It’s fantastic to be welcoming IGP to the Grace Media network. We’re all about providing the support operators need to thrive in the UK market, and we’re confident our model will help IGP’s brands unlock new opportunities over the coming months and years.”

In February, Grace Media strengthened its leadership team with four senior appointments, including industry veterans James Goodliffe and Frazer McNaughton, and internal promotions for Chris Prentice and Gary Barber.

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Evoplay releases explosive gameplay in Lava Burst

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Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, has launched Lava Burst, a high-volatility slot packed with exciting features to boost player engagement.

Played on a 4×3 grid, the game’s core mechanics are the Bonus Game and Ultra Bonus Game. Both begin with three spins, and each new symbol that lands reset the counter. The round continues until all 12 positions are filled or no spins remain.
The Ultra Bonus Game guarantees activation of the Lava Burst feature, where one to twelve fire comets strike random cells on the reels. Each strike applies an x2 multiplier, which increases if the same position is hit more than once.

Supporting features include Mystic Symbols, which transform into another icon at the end of the Bonus or Ultra Bonus Game, and the Mystic Jackpot Symbol, which guarantees a Mini (25x), Minor (50x), or Major (100x) jackpot. The Grand jackpot (x1000) is awarded by collecting all 12 bonus symbols of any type.
The Black Hole collects the value of all previously landed Bonus symbols and jackpots, increasing the overall win potential.

All Coin symbols carry bet multipliers – Bonus Coins appear with values from x1 to x4, while Heavy Coins land only in the base game with higher values of x5 to x9. Heavy Coins remain locked on the reels until the Bonus or Ultra Bonus Game begins, unless the bet is changed. The Bonus Game is triggered by landing four symbols on the central line, initiating a round with three spins. Each new Bonus symbol resets the spin count, and winnings are awarded only in the Bonus or Ultra Bonus Game, where all landed Bonus symbol values are totalled at the end.
Lava Burst combines high-impact visuals with layered bonus features, offering operators a strong addition to their slot portfolios.

Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay, said: “Lava Burst offers something fresh, with mechanics that keep players invested throughout the session.
“From the escalating multipliers to the strategic bonus features, we’ve created a slot that’s built for performance and player appeal.”

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Relax Gaming plots the ultimate heist in latest release Cash in Transit

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Relax Gaming, the iGaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, is pulling off the ultimate heist for cash in its heart-racing new release Cash in Transit.

This highly volatile 5×4 slot sees players join a cunning gang of thieves in the City of London, attempting to commit the ultimate crime and get away with prizes worth up to 10,000x.

The action begins when three or more Bonus Symbols land, unlocking the game’s Bonus Reels. Players are awarded three respins, which reset with every new symbol that drops. As reels fill with loot, up to two additional reels can be unlocked, increasing the chances of landing valuable symbols and hitting big wins.

A range of criminally clever features can be triggered when special symbols such as the Cash Bag, Bag Man, Lock Smith, Gov’Nor, Pawn Broker, Detective and Constable land on the reels. Each symbol brings unique abilities to the chase, from revealing and collecting all visible values and amplifying symbol values to bringing non-persistent symbols to life again.

Persistent variants of these character symbols can appear, raising the stakes even more, triggering their abilities at the end of each spin and pushing players toward a genuinely successful heist.

Shelley Hannah, CPO at Relax Gaming, said: “Cash in Transit has all the makings of a legendary Relax Gaming slot. With a truly thrilling bonus reel mechanic that showcases a cunning gang of criminals, we think players will revel in the high-octane action and enjoy the engaging London heist theme with Bonus symbols and respins also up for grabs.”

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