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Esports Wagering at Unikrn, Already Booming, Accelerates as World Scrambles for Home Entertainment

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When the world changes rapidly, innovation stands out. A handful of companies are seeing a surge in customer demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, including Unikrn, the world’s leading esports-first betting operator. In 2019, Unikrn was named EGR’s Esports Bookmaker of the year and in 2020, after six years of successfully developing esports fans, Unikrn is seeing historic spikes in interest for esports and online wagering.
The $100B+ gaming industry, and the younger $1B esports industry, were both on course for continued growth in 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic has left billions of people trying to fill the void left by sports and live entertainment, accelerating esports with fans it will retain after nations have overcome the coronavirus threat.
Unikrn is the only bookmaker in the world providing 24/7 gaming and esports betting, even offering Unikrn UMode, a regulator-approved skill betting on online matchmaking games in the US and abroad. According to Verizon, online gaming has increased by 75% during North American peak hours, and Unikrn is the only operator on Earth able to provide wagering on these games.
In March, over 1.2 billion hours of content were consumed on Twitch (Amazon’s video-game broadcasting platform). Unikrn streamer betting, real-time odds on very game played by the world’s most popular streamers. Between streamer and esports, Unikrn offers over 150 upcoming games with up to 1000s of markets each day.
“We’re really glad to be providing some normalcy and entertainment for our fans throughout these trying times,” said Rahul Sood, co-founder and CEO of Unikrn, ” With COVID-19 shutting all traditional options, esports has a wider reach than ever before. Each day, more people join the world’s nearly 3 billion gamers, a hobby most new adopters will keep long after COVID-19 is a memory.”
As COVID-19 forces cancellation of traditional sports, 1 in 5 people on Earth are staying at home during wide-spread casinos and entertainment venue closure. Global wagering fans are looking for their next bet and global sports bookmakers scrambling for adrenaline-packed entertainment that can run during pandemic conditions.
“Our yield across esports and wagering products is unprecedented and it’s only getting better,” Andrew Vouris, Unikrn COO said, “With no sports, a spike in users online, an increase in gaming and streaming, the new fans Unikrn collects now will stay with us for years to come.”
Even some esports events have been cancelled, so Unikrn Virtual provides 24/7 esports action with a curated collection of classic moments and proprietary all-star matches. Real esports played fresh every minute in a never-ending stream and with deep market options.
Plus, Unikrn’s casino is now launching live tables for classics like Blackjack, Roulette and Baccarat, giving the thrill of the casino from the safety of home.
Source: Latest News on European Gaming Media Network
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Gainr Acquires JanusDeFi to Power AI Stablecoin Factory and Protocol Tokenomics
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Gainr.ai today announced the acquisition of JanusDeFi, a research-led institutional DeFi infrastructure company specialising in AI-powered stablecoin engineering and tokenomics design. The move brings the JanusDeFi team, led by Dr Stylianos Kampakis, one of the earliest academic researchers in tokenomics, into the Gainr ecosystem as part of its expanding decentralised finance architecture.
The acquisition strengthens Gainr’s technical and research capabilities, integrates JanusDeFi’s AI-driven Stablecoin Factory into the Gainr Protocol, and supports the Gainr token pre-sale in early 2026.
Theo Koumis, Founder and CEO of Gainr.ai, commented: “We’re delighted to welcome Dr Kampakis and the JanusDeFi team into Gainr. Their expertise in institutional tokenomics and AI-based stablecoin systems perfectly complements our mission to create a smarter, more transparent, and data-led financial ecosystem. This acquisition accelerates our ability to deliver innovative, compliant, and sustainable solutions for decentralised finance.”
Dr Stylianos Kampakis, CEO of JanusDeFi, added: “Joining Gainr allows us to scale our vision faster and with greater impact. We’ve spent years researching how AI can optimise financial systems, from stablecoin mechanisms to governance modelling. Within the Gainr ecosystem, those ideas can now move from lab to market. It’s a natural alignment of innovation, trust, and long-term purpose.”
Dr Kampakis is a PhD graduate from University College London, MSc from the University of Edinburgh, and advisor to the London Business School’s Data Science Department and will continue to lead on AI tokenomics strategy and institutional integration within Gainr’s expanded R&D division.
This acquisition advances Gainr’s roadmap to build a fully integrated decentralised ecosystem of combining AI, DeFi, and real-world asset infrastructure to deliver scalable, data-driven stability solutions.
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UniPin Empowers Korean Game Publishers to Expand into Southeast Asia and India
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UniPin, the leading digital entertainment enabler in Southeast Asia and India, hosted a seminar in Seoul titled “Expanding Beyond Borders: Real-Life Insights to Grow Your Business in SEA & India” on October 23 in Gangnam, South Korea. The event brought together over 50 professionals from Korea’s gaming and digital content industries, offering direct, data-backed insights into two of the fastest-growing gaming markets in the world.
As the market leader with over a decade of operational experience across 34+ countries, UniPin shared real-time market knowledge and actionable insights to help Korean game publishers understand the unique dynamics of Southeast Asia and India, from player behavior and cultural preferences to monetization and payment ecosystems.
The Market Trends & User Insights session highlighted the rapid rise of Southeast Asia’s mobile-first audience and India’s expanding gaming economy. Drawing from real market experience, UniPin shared practical strategies to help publishers localize, engage players, and drive sustainable growth across both regions.
In the Marketing & Payment Systems session, UniPin showcased its deep expertise in community-driven marketing and payment solutions, demonstrating how its integrated ecosystem and strong local presence enable global publishers to enter and scale effectively in these high-potential markets.
“Our goal is to help global partners expand with clarity and confidence,” stated by Ashadi, Group CEO of UniPin. “We’re here to share real-world insights, not just data, and empower our partners with the connections they need to grow beyond borders sustainably, authentically and cooperatively.”
The seminar concluded with an open networking session where attendees connected directly with UniPin’s regional experts. “Many participants praised the event as a valuable platform that bridged the gap between Korea’s creative gaming ecosystem and the opportunities in Southeast Asia and India,” explained by Poeti Fatima, GM of UniPin Business Group.
Through initiatives like this, UniPin reaffirms its commitment to empowering global game publishers with the tools, knowledge, and local partnerships needed to thrive in two of the world’s most dynamic gaming regions.
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Wazdan launches €6,000,000 Network Promotion with Halloween Mystery Drop™
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Wazdan, the gain-focused developer, has launched its latest network promotion instalment with Halloween Mystery Drop, offering a staggering €6,000,000 prize pool.
Running from 24th October to 2nd November, the enriched promotional campaign gets operators’ players in the spooky spirit with the supplier’s iconic Mystery Drop mechanic playing a starring role.
In a stylish gameplay upgrade, the seamless bonus system can randomly award players with a special screen that presents a choice of 9 mystery boxes, each revealing an instant cash reward.
Offering its partners’ player bases fresh ways to engage with their favourite Wazdan titles, which are live in over 30 regulated markets, the stylish campaign will also feature special Christmas and Valentine’s.
The second and third phases are set to incorporate the retention-proven Mystery Multiplier Drop mechanic, which sees additional awards being granted based on the player’s bet multiplied by a random number, further boosting the chance of strong win potential.
The latest move from Wazdan highlights its ability to captivate players globally through seamless, intriguing gameplay enhancements to its award-winning slot portfolio.
Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said: “At Wazdan, we are always looking for creative ways to help our partners boost player engagement, and our Halloween Mystery Drop kickstarts our latest endeavour.
“With €6,000,000 in prizes and a selection of our industry-proven mechanics returning for three major seasonal events, we are ensuring that operators can deliver thrilling, retention-focused experiences right through to the new year. It is an exciting way to celebrate 2025 and keep momentum high into 2026.”
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