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Players win €50 million in PokerStars SECOOP

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Over 38,000 PokerStars players across Europe participated in the latest addition to the Southern Europe poker tournament calendar, which was held from 28 October to 12 November 2018.

There were over 149 events in the tournament in which players won an estimated amount of €50 million. “Befuddeld” took home €172,451 after topping a field of 5,215 entries in the €250 Main Event, which beat its €1 million prize pool guarantee by €212,487. French players accounted for the most number of entries by nationality, followed by Spain and then Portugal.

SECOOP saw the biggest €50 Warm Up and €10 Classico events that PokerStars Southern Europe has seen to date, with total prize pools hitting €237,375 and €149,382, respectively. French player ‘dav561’ took down the Warm Up event for €32,126 and “tecnicu” from Spain won €146,124 for victory in the Classico.

Other notable wins were earned by “bzh3135” from France, who won back-to-back Midnight Express tournaments (events No. 20 and 29) for a total return of €11,591 from a €40 investment.

“Our COOP series is one of our most loved and renowned events, and we’re proud that players in Southern Europe had the chance to get involved,” said Severin Rasset, Director of Poker Innovation and Operations at The Stars Group. “We’ve hosted a variety of new series and it is amazing to see the support from our players. I want to thank everyone that has played in a shared liquidity offering for helping to create such a success.”

Source: Latest News on European Gaming Media Network

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Xprizo appoints Sintija Rimsa as Head of Business Development to accelerate growth strategy

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Xprizo, a cutting-edge iGaming fintech platform, has appointed Sintija Rimsa as its new Head of Business Development to accelerate its growth strategy.

Rimsa will spearhead Xprizo’s ambition to deliver on its core objectives, with a focus on empowering gaming and leading industry companies to expand into emerging markets such as Africa, Asia, and LatAm. Rimsa has vast experience spanning AI, blockchain, and iGaming sectors which is complemented by a deep passion for innovative technologies.

Xprizo Head of Business Development Sintija Rimsa commented: “Joining the Xprizo family and playing a key role in its mission to revolutionise the payments industry is the perfect scenario. Together we’re pushing ahead at the forefront of the  sector to provide solutions for unbanked and under-banked communities.”

Before Xprizo, Sintija rose the ranks in business development and communications, mainly advising startups, ecosystem partners, VCs, and influential figures in Dubai. Her work portfolio on investments, business development, and communications strategies within the blockchain, gaming, and AI fields have earned a reputation as an industry visionary.

“With Sintija heading up the biz dev team, Xprizo is well on course to achieve its ambitious goals, setting new benchmarks for innovation and inclusivity.” added Richard Mifsud, Xprizo Chief Vision Officer.

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Esoccer surges across Kambi network on Abios product upgrade

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Kambi, the world’s trusted sports betting partner, has elevated its esports offering with the integration of Abios’ esoccer odds product into the Kambi sportsbook platform.

Utilising real-time data from leading rights holders and automated modelling overseen by an experienced trading team, Abios now powers esoccer betting for the Kambi network, with plans in place to expand Kambi partners’ access to Abios’ offering on events including ebasketball, Counter-Strike and League of Legends throughout 2024.

Covering more than 6,000 matches a month and rising, Abios’ esoccer product is delivered to partners via the same trading gateway as Tzeract’s AI-driven pricing and Inspired’s suite of virtual sports products, and is therefore also available as a modular service to operators outside the Kambi network.

Enabling a larger number of events to be offered and greatly enhancing the quality and depth of the offering, Abios’ product has already delivered strong revenue growth since launch with esoccer consistently among the top leagues by number of bets on the Kambi network.

Simon Noy, SVP of Trading at Kambi, said: “The integration of Abios’ esoccer odds product into the Kambi sportsbook platform marks an exciting advancement for our esports offering. Abios’ expertise in real-time data and automated modelling ensures that our network receives top-tier esoccer trading. As we continue the roll-out to ebasketball and titles such as Counter-Strike and League of Legends, we are confident that this will not only enhance the quality of our offerings but also drive further growth in the rapidly expanding esports betting market.”

Oskar Bonnevier Fröberg, CEO and Founder of Abios, said: “With our roots in esports data, we’re very happy to be able to provide the models and trading capabilities to power dozens of sportsbooks across the globe with a reliable and accurate esoccer odds feed. As Abios’ trading capabilities grow, we can increase uptime and bet offer availability to esports while offering innovative solutions such as same-game bet builders and player props, catering to the fast and expansive consumer habits of the digital generation.”

A Kambi Group company, Abios is the leading esports services provider to the betting and gaming industry, with over a decade of experience in providing operators with best-in-class data, odds and streaming capabilities.

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Evoplay dives into the depths in latest release Ocean Catch

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Award-winning game development studio Evoplay has launched its new slot Ocean Catch, utilising a popular fishing theme that showcases unique Fish&Collect and Tackle box features, filled with rewards.

This 5×4 aquatic adventure is stacked with action-packed mechanics, including the Fish&Collect feature which occurs when an instant reward fish symbol falls on the reels with a Wild.

The Dynamite Feature can be triggered on any spin at any point of the game, when at least one Wild appears. Here, up to six regular symbols are replaced by Fish symbols, triggering the Fish&Collect Feature and providing massive win potential.

Three or more Bonus symbols allow players to pick from one of three Free Spins rounds with varying levels of volatility. Every Wild that lands during the Free Spins bolsters the progress bar, with four Wilds collected providing extra spins and increasing Wild multiplier.

The Gold Fish symbol can also appear during Free Spins, awarding up to 100x a player’s bet while a Tackle Box can land on the fifth reel, unlocking a multiplier up to x20 or up to eight extra spins.

Ocean Catch demonstrates Evoplay’s versatility in developing high-quality slots exhibiting a variety of themes, with this newest release expected to be a popular hit within the company’s immersive portfolio.

Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay, said: “Ocean Catch invites players to enjoy a memorable fishing trip, reeling in multiple ways to win and empowering users to select from three different bonus games to suit their preferred gaming style.

“Packing a player-favourite theme with engrossing features, this distinctive slot will undoubtedly shine for us as the year progresses and we are delighted to launch this title across multiple markets.”

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