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Electronic Arts and LaLiga Announce 10-year Partnership Renewal
EA SPORTS FIFA Continues to Bring the Most Authentic and Innovative Global Football Experience to Players Worldwide
Electronic Arts and LaLiga announced a long-term partnership that will continue to offer unrivaled authenticity to EA SPORTS FIFA players for the next 10 years. Under the partnership renewal, EA SPORTS will remain the exclusive Official Video Games Partner of LaLiga while the two organizations will expand their efforts to create world-leading football entertainment. This includes a joint commitment to grow fandom and esports participation through LaLiga’s official esports competition, eLaLiga Santander.
The new agreement comes as the world is playing and watching more EA SPORTS FIFAthan ever before as football fandom continues to grow. EA SPORTS FIFA 20for console and PC is the most-played game in franchise history. Unique players have increased 10 percent year-over-year and daily active players reached an all-time engagement high. Fans are watching record volumes of EA SPORTS FIFAcontent as more than 12 billion minutes have been viewed on Twitch since launch–the equivalent of more than 133 million traditional football matches. The 260 percent year-over-year growth* in EA SPORTS FIFAcontent viewership was also fueled by the recent global EA SPORTS FIFA Stay and Play Cup that aired to millions in more than 100 countries.
“Our vision is to grow the love of sport through our games and services, and with strategic partnerships with iconic organizations like LaLiga, we’re uniquely positioned to deliver unrivaled authenticity and innovation in the years to come,” said Cam Weber, Executive Vice President & Group GM, EA SPORTS. “Our joint commitment will enable both immediate impacts for the next EA SPORTS FIFA experience, and long-term opportunities to continue to strengthen LaLiga fan engagement over the next decade.”
“This renewal enables us to grow the reach and popularity of LaLiga to more and more fans around the world that play EA SPORTS FIFAevery day,” said Javier Tebas, President of LaLiga. “We have built a collaborative partnership with EA SPORTS for more than 20 years that has seen both organizations become leading international brands. Our new agreement signifies our commitment to maintain this growth and create the best entertainment for football fans worldwide.”
The EA SPORTS FIFA and LaLiga partnership will help deliver the most authentic and comprehensive global football interactive experience in the world. Only in EA SPORTS FIFAcan LaLiga’s millions of global fans represent their favorite clubs in interactive entertainment. Both organizations will continue to advance sports innovation, building upon recent successes such as LaLiga’s EA SPORTS Atmospheric Audio for LaLiga match broadcasts.
LaLiga continues to fuel significant player engagement across the EA SPORTS FIFA franchise. LaLiga is one of the most popular leagues selected in online play, has the biggest in-game fanbase across 70 nations worldwide and LaLiga clubs were used in more than one billion matches. FUT fans will continue to engage with unique LaLiga in-season content only found in EA SPORTS FIFAincluding Team of the Week (TOTW), Player of the Month (POTM) and Team of the Year (TOTY).
About Electronic Arts:
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers.
In fiscal year 2020, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $5.5 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA SPORTS FIFA, Battlefield, Apex Legends, The Sims, Madden NFL, Need for Speed, Titanfall and Plants vs. Zombies. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.
EA SPORTS, Battlefield, Apex Legends, The Sims, Need for Speed, Titanfall and Plants vs. Zombies are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Madden, NFL and FIFA are properties of its respective owners and used with permission.
About LaLiga:
LaLiga is a global, innovative and socially responsible organization, a leader in the leisure and entertainment sector. It is a private sports association composed of the 20 teams in LaLiga Santander and 22 in LaLiga SmartBank, responsible for the organization of these national professional football competitions. In the 2018/2019 season, LaLiga reached more than 2.7 billion people globally. With headquarters in Madrid (Spain), it is present in 55 countries through 11 offices and 46 delegates. The association carries out its social action through its Foundation and is the world’s first professional football league with a league for intellectually challenged footballers: LaLiga Genuine Santander.
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SPAYZ.io reflects on milestone achievements in 2024
SPAYZ.io, a global leader in payments technologies, has reflected on a remarkable year of milestones and achievements as it prepares for a series of exciting new industry initiatives. Its expansion into new markets, integration of next generation technologies, and active participation at industry events have collectively paved the way for strengthened partnerships and innovative solutions in 2025.
In 2024, SPAYZ.io launched new payment methods in established jurisdictions like Europe (Open Banking) and South Korea (Virtual Accounts) and emerging markets including Pakistan (Jazzcash, Easypasia), Malaysia (Touch’n’Go, FPX), Indonesia (Dana, OVO), Vietnam (MobileMoney, Viettel). Three new geos were also added; Kenya (M-Pesa), Ghana (MobileMoney) and Congo (MobileMoney).
SPAYZ.io made huge upgrades to ensure its platform,including enhanced provider balance management to optimise operational efficiency, increased fault tolerance to mitigate the impact of Distributed Denial of Service attacks, strengthened fraud prevention measures to safeguard transactions, and a tiered commissions policy.
A key highlight was the enhancement of SPAYZ.io’s existing IT product block. A new structure for team integration and alignment, double productivity output, reducing development time by 20. This was backed by the processing of 77,000 requests, 210 requests per day, in 2024 by the customer support team, offering fast assistance anytime the day.
Alongside these launches, SPAYZ.io took part in 19 exhibitions across 13 countries with 4 booths, expanding its network of partners.
Finally, in line with SPAYZ.io’s philosophy of rewarding partnerships and simplifying collaboration, it launched a new tiered commissions policy in 2024. This structure ensures its partners can benefit from incentives, while providing access to SPAYZ.io’s suite of payment tools.
The past 12 months have laid down a strong foundation for 2025, positioning SPAYZ.io for even greater achievements. The team looks forward to providing regular updates to our expanding network, particular with the 2025 event season well underway.
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Atlaslive and Split The Pot Team Up to Enhance Gaming Accessibility and Fun
Atlaslive, a dynamic iGaming Platform, has recently announced a strategic partnership with Split The Pot, a company renowned for lightweight, customizable, and enjoyable games. This collaboration will enhance the gaming experience for Atlaslive Platform users by combining top-notch, live technology with engaging and secure gaming solutions that also reach remote locations and all sorts of phone models.
Atlaslive is committed to delivering innovative iGaming solutions for operators that meet the changing needs of the gaming community. This partnership with Split The Pot aligns perfectly with Atlalsive’s mission to discover how far iGaming tech can evolve and to provide exceptional, user-centric gaming experiences.
Lidiia Vakulenco, COO of Atlaslive, expressed her excitement about this collaboration: “We are thrilled to partner with Split The Pot and bring their engaging and intuitive games to our platform. At Atlaslive, we focus on offering solutions that combine innovative technology with ease of use, ensuring that operators can deliver outstanding gaming experiences to players worldwide. This partnership strengthens our commitment to providing user-friendly and secure options for all types of players.”
Split The Pot is a Swedish game studio led by experienced online gambling professionals. They create simple, fun, and intuitive games designed for a wide audience, with a strong focus on mobile-friendly design.
Christian Rajter, CEO of Split The Pot, shared his enthusiasm: “We are excited to start working with Atlaslive and are confident this collaboration will bring great results to all of us and immense value to players. Their platform is incredibly advanced yet adaptable, allowing our games to reach a broader audience, including players in remote areas and those using various devices.”
Through this partnership, Atlaslive continues to show its commitment to building the future of iGaming while ensuring that operators benefit from live technology while meeting the dynamic needs of the gaming community. Together with Split The Pot, Atlaslive is here to revolutionize gaming through inventive, accessible, and personalized tools.
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ICE welcomes the ‘world of gaming’ to Barcelona
120,000 square metres of innovation presented by some 1,000 exhibitors is the prospect awaiting visitors arriving in Barcelona to be part of the annual gambling showcase, the first to be staged outside the UK. Both ICE and iGB Affiliate are officially sold out with Clarion Gaming confirming that it is operating a waiting list for 2026.
A Skywalk delivers an elevated perspective on the show floor and provides visitors with straightforward and swift access to the product zones that they require. To help visitors explore the full potential of the flagship event, Clarion has invested in ICE Ai, an enhanced customer tool which provides information on everything the industry-defining expo has to offer.
The relocation to Fira Gran Via Barcelona has provided opportunities to add new features and enhance existing ones. The first ICE ‘Association Assembly’ has been created to enable trade bodies to promote their values and create new opportunities for the gaming community across every sector and geography.
What was previously ICE VOX has been rebranded The World Gaming Forum (WGF). The name more accurately reflects the credentials of events including the World Regulatory Briefing, the new Casino & Leaders Conference (formerly the ICC), and the new Esports & Games Conference – formerly the Esports Betting Conference.
Situated at the heart of the Fira Gran Via Barcelona, the WGF features an exclusive club-style VIP Lounge, a dedicated networking garden, and access to a range of concierge services.
The rebranded Sustainable Gambling Zone, sponsored by Flutter Entertainment, features 26 safer gambling bodies and underlines the importance that the industry places on sustainability and player protection.
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