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OZ Sports uses Augmented Reality to put football fans at the heart of closed-door broadcasts

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OZ Sports partners with RVX to launch OZ ARENA, using innovative AR technologies that are set to bring fans from home into live broadcasts when football resumes in the wake of COVID-19.

Virtual fans can personalise their experience with their own avatars, club shirts, genuine cheers from home via an app – and even appear in their preferred seat.

OZ ARENA while standalone, also forms part of the OZ Connected Stadium, the one-stop-solution for leagues and federations to augment their sports by capturing, enhancing and distributing content.

Throughout history, there have been pivotal moments of disruption that have completely redefined the norm. Coronavirus is accelerating change, almost subconsciously, that will completely change the face of business, industry, our entire daily life, including sport.

When football returns post-lockdown, it will be in unprecedented circumstances. For the millions of match-starved fans around the world, there won’t be a quick fix to live match withdrawal symptoms once Coronavirus restrictions are lifted. Yet, there are opportunities for federations, leagues and broadcasters to transform and revolutionise the home viewing experience.

Venues might be physically deserted, but through cutting edge augmented reality and visual effects – the likes of which have been embraced in the world of esports and streaming – fans will still be able to be at the heart of the action. There is light at the end of the tunnel. Introducing the new game: welcome to OZ ARENA.

OZ Sports and RVX, whose most recent work has been seen in various Hollywood blockbuster movies and TV series, are rolling out new technology and services for rights-holders of leagues to make the experience more engaging for the fans.

With the new solution, which also integrates into the wider OZ Connected Stadium, spectators can be dynamically added to live broadcasts with the use of advanced augmented reality technology. Fans can pick their avatar, club’s shirt, have their face painted, and even appear in the stadium in their favourite seat. Fans can also get their voice heard, by participating as either audio-only or with immersive visual participation in the live broadcast.

OZ ARENA tech can either completely replace the stadium entirely or augment spectators into existing empty stadiums. The process is added to each camera feed in the workflow opening up support for multi-camera processing.

OZ ARENA has advanced audio support, where fans can use an app to add live audio to the broadcast. The servers aggregate all fan audio, using low-latency time synchronisation and AI algorithms, to manage volume levels, enabling fans to yell as loudly as they like remotely, without overpowering the audio stream. These solutions enable broadcasts to maintain full integrity and sound effects during fan-free games.

“Due to Coronavirus, we will see more games to be played behind closed doors with bans on large-scale public events. It is our job to keep the experience still as exciting as during the non-pandemic world. We do that by learning from esports, bringing new exciting elements into the real-world broadcasts. Our augmentation filters can be customised based on the branding strategy and the creative plan of the league,” said Gudjon Gudjonsson, CEO of OZ Sports.

“The idea is to protect the integrity and experience of the game, by turning the attention away from the empty stadium, and instead replacing it with appealing surroundings to make the game more interesting, and as close to reality as possible. These are times to explore and experiment, to make sports even more appealing and to bring it closer to the latest developments in esports” continued Gudjonsson.

“We have brought together world-class 3D visual artists, developers and technologists, with a range of honours and awards – including numerous Emmys, VES and D&AD Awards,” said Dadi Einarsson, CEO of RVX. He continues: “The team for this solution has previously delivered visual effects for blockbusters films, TV, video games and VR projects including Everest, Gravity, The OA, 2 Guns and Sherlock Holmes. Our experience with AAA quality visuals coupled with cutting edge AI and AR solutions put us in the perfect spot.”

The AI and machine learning team include PhDs and specialists on both player and ball tracking that have developed a low-latency perception framework for a detailed semantic understanding of sports games. This framework is a combination of state-of-the-art object detectors, trackers and classifiers which are trained to perform in sports environments. OZ Sports technology can uncover the true state-space of the sport and infer meaningful sport-specific abstractions from the game from velocity vectors in a 3-dimensional space.

The OZ ARENA solution can be applied to live production as a per-match service. It supports both audio-only and the full immersive audio-visual solution. The OZ ARENA system is an integrated part of the OZ Connected Stadium, and can also be installed at broadcaster’s facility, OB truck, or at the stadium.

Rights-holders and broadcasters can contact OZ Sports for quotes on deployments by visiting www.oz.com.

 

About OZ Sports:

OZ Sports mission is to give every sports league affordable technologies to create immersive and spectacular video experiences with no sacrifice in quality.

Centred around our global roll-out of the OZ Connected Stadium system at sports venues worldwide. A simple, one-time setup, offering sports leagues an outstanding fan experience with exceptional production, VAR, visual augmentations, player tracking, and global distribution via branded apps.


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Tom Horn Gaming Unveils Book of Azure – Max Gold’s Next Epic Adventure

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Tom Horn Gaming, a leading iGaming software supplier, announces the release of Book of Azure, the second slot in its Max Gold series.

This Egyptian-themed online slot takes players to Ancient Egypt, combining the proven appeal of the classic ‘Book of’ mechanic with new features designed to maximise player engagement, boost retention, and increase operator revenues.

Played on a 5-reel grid with 9 winlines, the game offers medium volatility, an RTP of 94.99%, and a maximum win potential of 500x the bet. Its combination of steady payout potential and multiple win opportunities encourages longer player sessions and repeat visits.

Classic ‘Book of’ Mechanic Meets Coin Collection

Book of Azure combines the timeless charm of a ‘Book of’ formula with Shatter Mode – Tom Horn’s signature feature – and enhances it with a popular Coin Collection mechanic to create richer and more rewarding gameplay.

When Book symbols land in the base game, they contribute to a Coin Pot above the reels. The bonus round – 10 retriggerable free spins – can be triggered either by landing 3 Book symbols during Shatter Mode or randomly via the Coin Pot, adding unpredictability and fresh win potential at any moment.

Once triggered, one symbol is chosen at random to act as a special expanding symbol throughout the bonus game. This expands to cover reels when part of a winning combination, boosting the chance of solid hits. A progressive multiplier increases from x1 up to x4 during the free spins round.

Cascading Wins and Multipliers

The game’s Shatter Mode brings fast-paced, cascading win sequences. Each win removes symbols from the reels, with new ones falling into place and a win multiplier increasing up to x4 with each consecutive cascade.

The feature ends when no new wins appear or the maximum multiplier is reached.

For players eager to get straight to the action, the Bonus Buy option allows instant access to free spins for 50x the total bet. “With Book of Azure, we wanted to evolve the classic ‘book of’ gameplay by fusing it with mechanics players love – cascading wins and coin collection – while continuing Max Gold’s story,” said Ondrej Lapides, CEO at Tom Horn Gaming. “It’s an action-packed game with a familiar feel, but enough innovation to keep players coming back for more.”

Max Gold’s latest adventure opens up new opportunities for operators looking to offer players trusted mechanics with fresh, engaging twists. Book of Azure is available to Tom Horn Gaming partners as of 14 August 2025.

 

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From Warehouse Raves to Fortnite Waves: CRKD™ NEO S 5-FRET deadmau5 FORTNITE FESTIVAL EDITION™ Drops The Beat, Compatible with Fortnite Festival!

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Mau5horde rejoice! Pre-Orders Begin for deadmau5-themed Licensed Special Edition NEO S™ Controller for Fortnite Festival, Complete with Five Fret Festival Attachment

CRKD™, the premium collectible gaming brand behind the award-winning Nitro Deck™ and NEO S™ collectible controllers, announced today the NEO S 5-Fret deadmau5 Fortnite Festival Edition, a licensed, special edition NEO S controller, designed for use with Fortnite Festival and other rhythm-based games.

Electronic music producer deadmau5 has made guest appearances in video games before, and from August 5, deadmau5 and his legendary mau5head will be appearing in Fortnite. To celebrate this exclusive engagement, controller connoisseurs CRKD have created a special deadmau5 version of the 5 Fret NEO S controller.

The NEO S 5-Fret deadmau5 Fortnite Festival Edition is compatible with both PC and Nintendo® Switch™, and is a limited edition drop inspired by the instantly recognizable mouse head worn by deadmau5 at his concerts – known as the mau5head. When these controllers disappear off the shelves, they’re gone, so the mau5horde had better be quick off the mark if they want this EDM-tastic peripheral in their lives!

This version of the much-celebrated five-fret edition of CRKD’s iconic NEO S controller is the fourth NEO S in CRKD’s Fortnite Festival range, allowing gamers to connect more deeply with the artists that they admire, making their Fortnite Festival experience more immersive and personal to them. The unique Festival Attachment that’s included replicates the frets found on a real guitar, but as this deadmau5 collaboration highlights, this controller isn’t just limited to guitars. Fortnite Festival fans can use the controller to play Keytar, Drum, Mic and Bass song parts – perfect for strumming away at deep bass beats.

Designed and engineered by team members behind the much-loved hardware for Guitar Hero™ and DJ Hero™, the NEO S will also work with other rhythm-based community games, opening up a whole world of possibilities for music lovers.

Available for pre-order today, the NEO S 5-Fret deadmau5 Fortnite Festival Edition is expected to ship in October 2025, so begin preparing your gaming area now for its grand arrival!

The NEO S 5-FRET dEADMAU5 FORTNITE FESTIVAL EDITION is available for pre-order today at go.crkd.gg/fnfestival and go.crkd.gg/nsdm5.

Shipping is expected to start in October, for a suggested retail price of $59.99 / €69.99 / £59.99.

This collaboration was facilitated by Fortnite’s licensing agency IMG Licensing.

For more information, and to order your NEO S 5-Fret deadmau5 Fortnite Festival Edition, please visit: crkd.gg/

Stay up to date with all the latest news, product releases, and more by following CRKD on all social media channels @crkdgg or visiting go.crkd.gg/social

To join the CRKD Discord, a growing community of engaged gamers and collectors please visit: go.crkd.gg/discord

To read our latest blog post to the rhythm community please visit: https://go.crkd.gg/rhythm

 

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Faster Guest Entry at Korea’s INSPIRE Entertainment Resort’s Casino, Powered by Regula’s Technology

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International guests arriving at South Korea’s largest foreigner-only casino, INSPIRE Entertainment Resort, now enjoy a significantly faster and more seamless check-in experience. Customer onboarding times have noticeably improved following the integration of Regula’s advanced identity verification technology. Regula Document Reader SDK, the most comprehensive ID verification solution in the world, integrates with the resort’s anti-money laundering (AML) procedures, boosting operational efficiency and compliance.

Seeking to enhance operational efficiency and meet evolving AML requirements, INSPIRE Entertainment Resort sought a faster and more accurate solution. The resort, which features a high-volume casino catering exclusively to foreign guests, needed a system capable of recognizing passports from around the globe with minimal friction.

Following vendor evaluations, INSPIRE selected Regula Document Reader SDK for its superior document reading speed, intuitive interface, and unmatched global ID coverage. Regula’s solution is powered by the company’s proprietary ID template database—the world’s largest—covering 15,000+ document templates across 254 countries and territories.

Deployed across six entrance stations, Regula Document Reader SDK enables real-time extraction and validation of critical ID data, such as name, date of birth, nationality, and passport number. This data is then passed directly to INSPIRE’s AML system, which in turn performs automated screening against external compliance and watchlist databases.

Since deploying Regula Document Reader SDK, INSPIRE Entertainment Resort casino has experienced:

  1. Faster document processing and guest entry.
  2. Significant reduction in manual rescans and staff workload.
  3. Consistently smooth onboarding, even during peak entry hours.

“As the team responsible for passport scanning at the casino, we’re very satisfied with the improvements Regula has brought. The speed of document processing has noticeably increased, and guest entry has become much smoother. It’s a reliable solution that has elevated the efficiency of our daily operations,” says Dr. Ilnam Lee, IT Director at INSPIRE Entertainment Resort.

“In industries like hospitality, every second counts. We’re happy to support INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in creating a faster and more secure guest onboarding experience while meeting strict AML requirements. Our focus is to make accurate identity verification seamless, even in complex international scenarios, and this project is a great example of that in action,” says Ihar Kliashchou, Chief Technology Officer at Regula.

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