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Finalists and hosts announced for UK Esports Awards
The UK Esports Awards has published the complete list of finalists for the first-ever awards of this kind in the country. The list of hosts for the event has also been announced.
The awards have also picked up a number of notable sponsors leading up to the event, including Presteigne Broadcast Hire, AOC, G FUEL, Overclockers UK and noblechairs, while ESL UK will host the event and streamer Nozzabox joins as a media partner alongside Esports Insider.
The full list of finalists is as follows:
Player of the Year: Owen “smooya” Butterfield – Tom “Tommey” Trewren – Euan “Tadpole” Ingram – James “The Governor” Gove – Marco “TAkko” Watters.
Manager of the Year: Colin “CoJo” Johnson – Kalvin “KalKal” Chung – Mike “Gregan” Ellis – Jeff Simpkins – Ryan “Barnetto” Barnett.
Team/Organisation of the Year: Team Heir – exceL Esports – Team Endpoint – Vexed Gaming – MnM Gaming.
Caster of the Year: Dan Gasking – Jack “Jacky” Peters – Brandon Smith and Richard Buckley – Alex ” Snodz” Byfield – Owen “ODPixel” Davies.
Presenter of the Year: Frankie Ward – Chris “Stealth” Curtis – Dan Gaskin – Jessica “Rage Darling” King – Matt Andrews.
Streamer of the Year: Cole and Stumpy (SubParButInHD) – Steve McNeil – Jessica “Rage Darling” King – Justin “KingJae” Nelson – Craig “onscreen” Shannon.
Tournament of the Year: Heir – CWL Birmingham – York Showdown – Gfinity Elite Series – National University Esports League – EpicLan – ESL Premiership – GAME Belong Arena Clash.
Admin of the Year: Matt Loftus – Declan Murphy – Michael “Cynil” Parsons – Jasmine “Veracity” Kanuga – Jonathan “PacWac” McShane.
Photographer of the Year: Charlotte “CharllotesArtz” Peers – Joe Brady – Liam “GriizzlyB” – James Townley – Sammy Lam – Katy Eyre.
Videographer of the Year: Rhys Rassmussen – Tobias Tobe – Ashley Renshaw – William Dunnigan – Jay “Project Flux”.
Reporter of the Year: Michael “Duck” Moriarty – Jacob Hale – Mike Kent – Adam Fitch.
Service Provider of the Year: Gamers Apparel -Epic Gaming – Red Bull Gaming Sphere – Raven – FaceIT.
Backstage Hero: Daniel “CEVO” Davis – Rachel Gaskin – Will Attwood – Jessica “Mintopia” Smith – Paul Kent.
One final award, Banter of the Year/Wooden Spoon Award, the winner will be revealed on the night.
The Awards also revealed their host talent for the evening, with Elle Osili-Wood, freelance video game and esports presenter and Ceirnan “Excoundrel” Lowe, well-known UK esports and Vainglory caster make up the hosting duo.
Speaking about hosting the awards, Elle had this to say: ”I’m thrilled to be co-hosting the very first UK Esports Awards, especially during such a momentous year for the UK scene. We’ve seen huge events and incredible growth in the esports industry, so I’m looking forward to celebrating the people who make it all happen.”
Ceirnan added: “I am incredibly excited to be part of such a wonderful grassroots event here in the UK and looking forward to a wonderful evening.”
The event is taking place at the ESL Studio 1, Leicester, Saturday 7th July. The event itself is invite only but will be streamed live on Twitch from 6 pm UK time.
Source: esportsinsider.com
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Relax Gaming saddles up for Wild West adventure in Bounty County
Relax Gaming, the iGaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, is heading into the lawless frontier with its newest release, Bounty County.
Set in a raucous Wild West town, this 6×6 Scatter Pays slot puts players in the boots of a bounty hunter tasked with tracking down notorious bandits across reels brimming with action.
Bounty County offers players the chance to win up to 5,000x their bet via several different paths to riches. Three distinct bonuses are unlocked after defeating all of the bandits, each offering a different level of volatility.
To aid in their pursuit of prizes, players can rely on a host of special symbols packed with explosive potential. Guns Crates unleash a hail of bullets to damage Bandits or trigger TNT Crates, which blast through rows and columns to clear a path to big rewards. Blank Crates may reveal valuable Wilds.
Once bandits are defeated, players can pick one of three game modes. In Easy Mode, players benefit from extra spins, and Medium Mode adds multiplier boosts. For the fearless, Hard Mode is where the big multipliers lie. Boss Bandits appear exclusively during the bonus rounds, dishing out rewards worth up to 500x, with values supercharged by an unlimited multiplier.
A Double Bet feature turns up the heat even further, offering a 60% higher hit rate on average, which means entry to the bonuses is twice as frequent, with two out of three being the Super Bonus. Players can also use the Buy Feature to get straight into the action, choosing between Bonus and Super Bonus rounds for 50x or 100x their stake, respectively.
Shelley Hannah, CPO at Relax Gaming, said: “We’re incredibly excited to bring Bounty County to players, it’s a game with grit, charm and serious win potential.
“Alongside it’s medium volatility, Bounty Country carries flexible bonus options, satisfying bandit-busting mechanics and the allure of the Wild West. We think players will be quick on the draw to try this one out!”
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BETBY UNVEILS COMPREHENSIVE FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP BETTING PORTFOLIO TO MAXIMISE PLAYER ENGAGEMENT
BETBY, the premium sports betting provider, has unveiled its comprehensive betting portfolio to celebrate the inaugural edition of the FIFA Club World Cup, taking place from 14th June to 13th July. Crafted to deliver a truly immersive experience for both players and operators, this tailored offering equips BETBY’s partners with a powerful set of tools to drive engagement and retention throughout the tournament.
Operators within the BETBY partner network will benefit from full tournament coverage, featuring exclusive outright, pre-match, in-play, and player prop markets — both live and pre-match. With access to advanced markets like expected goals (xG), players can create fully customised betting journeys, helping operators not only attract new users but also boost lifetime value (LTV) through a differentiated and deeply engaging experience.
In parallel, Betby.Games has introduced the eFIFA Club World Cup, a new eSoccer tournament featuring the top matchups and teams from the real-world competition, with playoff games added as they are confirmed. With a fresh gameplay format and fast-paced matches lasting just 15 minutes, this high-speed tournament provides a seamless extension of BETBY’s offering, ensuring 24/7 engagement and diversified betting opportunities throughout the tournament, even during real match breaks.
Another highlight of the package is BETBY’s enhanced Bet Builder, available for every match of the tournament. Featuring hundreds of statistical markets, including corners, throw-ins, and VAR decisions, the tool allows players to combine intricate player-specific outcomes, such as goals by strikers or assists by midfielders, and even merge Bet Builder picks with combo bets across multiple fixtures for unrivalled customisation potential.
To further support betting decisions, Betting Tips will be available for every match, delivering timely insights, team facts, and the latest updates, fostering a more informed and confident betting environment that boosts conversion.
Kirill Nekrasov, Head of Sportsbook Product at BETBY, commented: “The FIFA Club World Cup represents an enormous opportunity to engage global audiences in new and exciting ways. With our expanded market coverage, cutting-edge features like our Bet Builder, and the introduction of eFIFA Club World Cup, we’re delivering a portfolio that enhances the tournament experience. Every aspect of our offering has been designed with flexibility, personalisation, and player value in mind.”
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Pragmatic Solutions iGaming Platform Strengthens Supplier Offering with Integration of ThrillTech’s Licensed Jackpot Solution
New partnership enables Pragmatic Solutions’ clients to launch bespoke monetisation jackpots at brand, operator, or network level.
Pragmatic Solutions, a leading provider of modular iGaming platform technology for regulated markets, today announced its integration with ThrillTech, a specialist B2B supplier of player-funded jackpot mechanics.
ThrillTech brings its cutting-edge side-bet jackpot products to Pragmatic Solutions’ Player Account Management (PAM) platform through a seamless integration that enables operators to activate player-funded jackpots. These jackpots are uniquely structured to be funded directly by players via side bet contributions—available exclusively through licensed B2B providers.
This integration empowers Pragmatic Solutions’ clients to deploy jackpot-first mechanics that have been shown to boost monthly revenue by 10% or more, offering a proven, incremental uplift in monetisation without compromising compliance, operational efficiency or cannibalising existing revenue streams.
ThrillTech’s flagship products—ThrillPots and ThrillDrops—serve complementary roles: ThrillPots is focused on generating incremental revenue, while ThrillDrops operates as an advanced rule engine for real-time, cash-only rewards, designed to boost player engagement and session value. While the company also supports promotional jackpots that can enhance player engagement, its core business remains firmly rooted in licensed player-funded jackpots.
“Partnering with Pragmatic Solutions gives us the opportunity to bring our jackpot-first technology to a broader network of licensed operators,” said Faye Williams, Head of Business Development at ThrillTech. “Our side bet mechanics are designed to deliver measurable revenue gains while meeting strict regulatory standards. A key driver of our success is our ability to craft bespoke, sophisticated jackpot models tailored to each client’s objectives, target markets, and operational scale.”
Pragmatic Solutions’ open, API-based platform makes it easy for operators to integrate a wide array of third-party services—from payments and compliance to BI and now jackpot products like ThrillTech’s—through flexible configuration. The addition of ThrillTech expands the platform’s ecosystem with a solution that allows operators to differentiate their offering and maximise revenue potential.
Dean Peters-Wright, Director of Product at Pragmatic Solutions, added: “ThrillTech brings a unique and regulated approach to jackpot deployment that complements our open platform strategy. Their innovative side bet mechanics and track record of boosting operator revenue make them a valuable addition to our partner network.”
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