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Researchers Develop an Intelligent Observer for Esports
Human game observers are a vital part of the Esports industry. They use extensive domain knowledge to decide what to show to the spectators. However, they may miss important events, necessitating the need for automatic observers. Researchers from South Korea have recently proposed a framework that utilises an object detection method, Mask R-CNN, and human observational data to find the ‘Region of Common Interest’ in StarCraft—a real-time strategy game.
Esports, already a billion-dollar industry, is growing, partly because of human game observers. They control the camera movement and show spectators the most engaging portions of the game screen. However, these observers might miss significant events occurring concurrently across multiple screens. They are also difficult to afford in small tournaments. Consequently, the demand for automatic observers has grown. Artificial observing methods can either be rule-based or learning-based. Both of them predefine events and their importance, necessitating extensive domain knowledge. Moreover, they cannot capture undefined events or discern changes in the significance of the events.
Recently, researchers from South Korea, led by Dr. Kyung-Jong Kim, Associate Professor in Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, have proposed an approach to overcome these problems. “We have created an automatic observer using object detection algorithm, Mask R-CNN, to learn human spectating data,” explains Dr. Kim. Their findings were made available online on 10 October 2022 and published in Volume 213 Part B of Expert Systems with Applications journal.
The novelty lies in defining the object as the two-dimensional spatial area viewed by the spectator. In contrast, conventional object detection treats a single unit, for instance, a worker or a building, as the object. In this study, the researchers first collected StarCraft in-game human observation data from 25 participants. Next, the viewports—areas viewed by the spectator—were identified and labeled as “one.” The rest of the screen was filled with “zeroes.” While the in-game features are used as input data, the human observations constituted the target information.
The researchers then fed the data into the convolution neural network (CNN), which learnt the patterns of the viewports to find the “region of common interest” (ROCI)—the most exciting area for the spectators to watch. They then compared the ROCI Mask R-CNN approach with other existing methods quantitatively and qualitatively. The former evaluation showed that CNN’s predicted viewports were similar to the collected human observational data. Additionally, the ROCI-based method outperformed others in the long run during the generalization test, which involved different matchup races, starting locations, and playing maps. The proposed observer was able to capture the scenes of interest to humans. In contrast, it could not be done by behavior cloning—an imitation learning technique.
Dr. Kim points out the future applications of their work. “The framework can be applied to other games representing some of the overall game state, not only StarCraft. As services such as multi-screen transmission continue to grow in Esports, the proposed automatic observer will play a role in these deliverables. It will also be actively used in additional content developed in the future.”
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Betsson Becomes Official Sponsor of Iraklis FC
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Betsson has become the Official Sponsor of Iraklis FC. Following the success of the Betsson Greek Cup and the sponsorship of OFI Crete, this collaboration further strengthens Betsson’s footprint in Greek football and adds another iconic team to its growing sports family.
With a history spanning more than a century, Iraklis FC stands as a true symbol of sportsmanship, tradition and passion for football. The club has left an indelible mark on Greek football history, inspiring generations of fans while consistently representing the values of integrity, perseverance and fighting spirit.
Starting from the 2025–26 season, the Betsson logo will appear on the back of Iraklis’ jersey, marking a partnership built on shared values of excellence, dedication and fair play.
This sponsorship comes at a pivotal moment for Iraklis, as the team strives for promotion from the Super League 2 and aims to reclaim its place in Greece’s top football division. With Betsson’s support, the “Elder” enters a new era of confidence, ambition and success—both on and off the pitch.
Thanos Marinos, Managing Director of Betsson Greece, said: “We are truly delighted to become the Official Sponsor of this historic club. With more than a hundred years of history, the team embodies values that perfectly align with our own philosophy—passion, integrity, and love for football. Through this partnership, we aim to stand by Iraklis in its effort to return to where it belongs: the top division. We believe our support can make a meaningful contribution to the team’s journey and the club’s long-term ambitions.”
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Danske Spil selects EveryMatrix to power casino and bingo offerings
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EveryMatrix platform technology has been selected by tier-1 operator Danske Licens Spil to power its casino and bingo in a long-term partnership.
Denmark’s leading casino brand and a subsidiary of state-owned Danske Spil will migrate its casino and bingo business from its existing provider to the EveryMatrix tech stack ready for a summer 2026 launch.
This includes EveryMatrix’s proven gamification and engagement tools enabling the brand to offer its customers richer, more engaging experiences while increasing acquisition and retention levels.
The partnership marks the tier-1 supplier’s most significant casino platform deal of this year and another large-scale state-owned operator signing a long-term technology agreement, cementing EveryMatrix’s place as one of the world’s most trusted and valuable iGaming platform providers.
It has delivered and won its largest tier-1 platform deals and generated record-breaking growth and profitability for both the business and its customers via its turnkey platform offering with casino, sports betting and technologies at the heart of its success.
Ebbe Groes, Group CEO & Co-Founder, EveryMatrix, said: “To earn the confidence of the Danske Licens Spil’s management team to deliver this project and replace their existing platform technology for the first time since Denmark regulated in 2012 is a huge endorsement. I’d like to personally thank them for the trust they’ve placed in EveryMatrix.
“The rate at which we’re winning and delivering large, tier-1 turnkey platform deals to power some of the world’s best-known brands is rapidly accelerating. This is thanks to the tireless efforts of our experts and the superior technology solutions they design and deploy.”
Søren Schneider, iGaming Director at Danske Licens Spil, said: “After a thorough selection process, we have chosen EveryMatrix as our future platform partner for casino and bingo. We look forward to leveraging their modern and flexible technology to enhance our offering and provide an engaging and responsible gaming experience for our customers. EveryMatrix’s agile platform makes it easy for us to integrate with a wide range of game providers, strengthening both our offering and the overall player experience.”
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AskGamblers Casino Complaint Service Returns Over $2.8M to Players in Q3 2025
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AskGamblers Casino Complaint Service (AGCCS) has a successful Q3 in 2025, helping players recover over $2.8 million and exceeding last year’s numbers.
The Q3 2025 numbers are out, showcasing the results achieved by the AskGamblers Casino Complaint Service. The report highlights the most important accomplishments between 1 July and 30 September.
In the previous quarter, the AGCCS team helped 2807 users get their funds from online casinos and sportsbooks, returning $2,813,351 in total. The team received exactly 3881 complaints that affected 960 operators and affiliates.
Things aren’t always running smoothly. Even if a complaint gets rejected, the users walk out satisfied with the service they’ve received. One of AskGamblers’ players ended up receiving the money from the casino, even though their complaint was rejected initially:
“I just wanted to let you know that the funds have been successfully returned to my account. Thank you a thousand times – I’m certain that without your help, this wouldn’t have been resolved so quickly.”
The AGCCS is actively working on sports betting complaints, too, returning $53,633 in Q3 to bettors all over the world. During this period, they’ve managed to break a record in the number of resolved complaints (1013).
Dijana Radunović, General Manager at AskGamblers, said: “Props to our AGCCS for doing an awesome job, staying at the forefront and being there for players. It’s a joy to see our users happy, wishing to send tips and buy us lunch. Even though we have to reject that (unfortunately), this just shows the commitment of our team to our players, which will continue in the future.”
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