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Educational Poker Room Opens in Central Tokyo

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Japanese professional poker player and YouTuber Masato Yokosawa and his channel manager Hiroki Nawa have opened an “amusement poker” outlet in central Tokyo to spread the popularity of the card game in Japan.
Roots Shibuya opened its doors on June 11. It offers poker games without gambling or prizes to conform with Japan’s legal requirements. The company makes its money by charging fees for the games. For example, it offers beginners games up to 100 minutes in length for JPY2500 (US$22.70) in which the dealer teaches the game to the patron as the game proceeds.
There is also a bar for drinking and socialising, though it is currently operating under restrictions due to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s coronavirus policies.
“Let’s convey the true charm of poker. Let the bottomless depth of poker extend forever. From here, poker is reborn. This is where the new history of poker begins,” proclaims the business webpage of Roots Shibuya.
																	
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BOYLE Casino integrates ThrillTech’s jackpot solution across UK and Ireland
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New partnership to enhance player engagement and revenue through ThrillPots integration
BOYLE Casino, brought to you by one of the UK and Ireland’s leading independent betting and gaming operators, BOYLE Sports, has strengthened its product offering through a new partnership with B2B jackpot specialist ThrillTech.
The deal sees BOYLE Casino integrate ThrillTech’s flagship ThrillPots product into its gaming and casino offering, enabling player-funded, side-bet jackpots across its digital casino and sportsbook platforms.
The integration is now live for customers in both the UK and Ireland, with additional rollouts planned across other regulated markets in 2026.
ThrillPots allows operators to launch bespoke, player-funded jackpot mechanics designed to drive measurable increases in engagement, retention, and monetisation.
Each jackpot is funded directly by opt-in player contributions, giving operators a fully compliant and scalable tool to boost incremental revenue without disrupting gameplay.
Faye Williams, Head of Business Development at ThrillTech, said: “Partnering with BOYLE Casinos and BOYLE Sports marks another major milestone in our growth across Europe. BOYLE Sports is one of the most trusted and respected brands in UK and Irish betting, and its commitment to offering players fresh, responsible, and high-performing experiences makes this a perfect fit.
“ThrillPots was built to deliver tangible revenue uplift while enhancing entertainment value for players – and we’re excited to see it go live with such an iconic operator.”
BOYLE Sports Gaming Director Steve Payne added: “At BOYLE Sports and BOYLE Casino, we’re always looking for innovative, compliant ways to add excitement for our customers. ThrillTech’s player-funded jackpot model gives us a flexible new mechanic that strengthens engagement across multiple verticals while maintaining our focus on responsible growth.
“The integration process was seamless, and we’re confident our players will enjoy the added thrill that ThrillPots guarantees.”
The partnership follows a series of operator integrations for ThrillTech in 2025, as demand for its licensed player-funded jackpot solutions continues to grow across regulated markets worldwide.
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REEVO Partners with BEON
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REEVO has entered into a new partnership with BEON, an emerging game provider known for its technical excellence and fast-paced innovation.
The collaboration will see BEON’s expanding game portfolio integrated into REEVO’s advanced aggregation platform, giving REEVO partners access to BEON’s high-performing and distinctive titles. This partnership reflects REEVO’s ongoing commitment to delivering top-quality, diverse and exciting content to operators worldwide.
BEON’s reputation for simplicity, precision and reliable technology aligns perfectly with REEVO’s vision of creating seamless and scalable solutions for its partners. By adding BEON’s games to its aggregation platform, REEVO continues to strengthen its mission to make premium content easily accessible to operators looking to stand out in a competitive market.
Daniel Cuc, Head of Account Management at REEVO, said: “Partnering with BEON is another strong step forward for REEVO. Their focus on building quality games backed by solid technology fits perfectly with our approach to innovation and speed. We are excited to bring BEON’s growing portfolio to our partners and believe this collaboration will add real value to the REEVO ecosystem.”
Saba Chkheidze, Managing Partner at BEON, added: “We’re happy to team up with REEVO. We share the same vision of creating high-quality gaming experiences, and we’re looking forward to combining our strengths to bring more value to our partners and players.”
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Turkish Football Federation Suspends 149 Referees and Assistants After Betting Probe
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The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has suspended 149 referees and assistant referees after an investigation found hundreds of professional match officials in the country had betting accounts.
Bans ranging from eight to 12 months, based on the severity of the act, have been imposed for involvement in betting activity, with investigations into three other officials still ongoing.
The full list of the penalised officials was published on the TFF website.
Last week, it was revealed a five-year probe had found 371 of 571 match officials have betting accounts, with 152 of those actively gambling.
While some had only bet once, 42 had bet on more than 1000 football matches – with one official found to have placed 18,227 bets.
Like players and coaches, match officials are forbidden from participating in betting activities by TFF disciplinary regulations, as well as those of world governing body Fifa and European governing body Uefa.
“There is a moral crisis in Turkish football. There is no such thing as structure. The fundamental problem at the core of Turkish football is an ethical one,” TFF president Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu said.
“Ask any referee, if there is even one who has not received his pay, I will resign as federation president. In fact, we improved their salaries last year, and again this year.”
No further details of the cases or ongoing investigations were provided.
After the investigation’s findings were announced, a number of Turkey’s top clubs responded.
Besiktas said it “could mark a new beginning for clean football” while Trabzonspor called the development “an historic opportunity to rebuild justice in Turkish football”.
Fenerbahce president Sadettin Saran said: “This is both shocking and deeply saddening for Turkish football.
“But the fact that it is coming to light is a hopeful development.”
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