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Thai R&B Artist D Gerrard Wows Fans at ESPL & Warner Music’s MuGa Arena
Esports Players League (ESPL) and Warner Music Thailand are pleased to share that the inaugural Music Gaming (MuGa) Arena Online Valorant Tournament, jointly hosted with Thai R&B singer & songwriter D Gerrard, has ended on a high note. The tournament concluded with an exclusive meet-and-greet event that has enabled players from the top 8 teams to meet with the artist.
MuGa Arena is a partnership between ESPL and Warner Music Thailand to produce engagement between music artists and music fans. The MuGa Arena Online Valorant Tournament with D Gerrard marks the first step of what would hopefully be the start of a new fan engagement experience where gaming meets music. MuGa Arena tournaments largely take place online, and will allow fans to go from consuming their favourite artists’ music and gaming content, to being a part of their gaming experience.
MuGa Arena Online Valorant Tournament
The MuGa Arena Online Valorant Tournament was launched in October 2022 to bring D Gerrard closer to his fans, creating authentic engagement combined with the power of esports. It featured a thrilling online Valorant tournament with 16 teams of 5, all battling to win exclusive merchandise, D Gerrard autographed memorabilia, and the opportunity to meet with the artist.
The tournament began its elimination rounds on the 7th and 8th of January 2023, before concluding on 25th February 2023 during the final showdown. Team Old Bois Club came out victorious against Team No Need Lineup and won the chance to play the ultimate showmatch with D Gerrard and his all-star team virtually on the same day.
D Gerrard Meet-and-Greet
D Gerrard, whose videos have gained over 500 million views on YouTube, made a live appearance at Warner Music Thailand headquarters to celebrate the conclusion of MuGa Arena’s first-ever tournament and to meet players from the top 8 teams. D Gerrard staged a live acoustic performance of hit songs – “Galaxy”, “Luxury”, and “Isekai”. His new song, currently untitled, was given an exclusive preview to fans during the meet-and-greet, as the unreleased track charted the artist’s history and passion for video games.
During a fan Q&A session, D Gerrard was asked on the similarities between music and gaming and what drew him to be the first MuGa Arena featured artist, to which he answered, “Cause they both are everywhere and both have a huge influence on my life!”
“Working with ESPL to bring MUGA to life has been a rewarding and educational experience. Being in the music business it’s refreshing to see what experts in other related fields are doing, and ESPL’s knowledge and experience in gaming and running tournaments brought MUGA to another level. It was a great joy to see D Gerrard enjoy his passion for music and gaming in the same event,” says Rafiq Ridzwan, Head of Domestic Marketing at Warner Music Thailand.
D Gerrard was joined by Ivy Fung, General Manager at ESPL in the prize giving ceremony to officially present tournament players with prizes consisting of D Gerrard-autographed baseball caps, ESPL merchandise and gaming peripherals.
Synergistic Opportunities
Earlier last year, Deloitte shared that an increasing number of younger gamers are finding music to be a big part of their gaming experience.1 Deloitte’s Digital Media Trends fall pulse survey pointed out 42% of Gen Z gamers reported that they “listen to other music while gaming”, and 34% “hear music in a game and then look it up online to stream or buy”. Further data revealed a strong relationship between Gen Z gamers and the music that they experience while gaming. This suggests opportunities for enhanced engagement through stronger partnerships between music and gaming companies, and for more seamless integration between their products.
“ESPL is very excited and pleased to be able to work with Warner Music Thailand and D Gerrard to bring music and gaming together for the communities involved. We are looking forward to more future collaborations to deliver this immersive experience to artists, fans, gamers and the masses alike,” said Fung.
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Betsson Becomes Official Sponsor of Iraklis FC
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Betsson has become the Official Sponsor of Iraklis FC. Following the success of the Betsson Greek Cup and the sponsorship of OFI Crete, this collaboration further strengthens Betsson’s footprint in Greek football and adds another iconic team to its growing sports family.
With a history spanning more than a century, Iraklis FC stands as a true symbol of sportsmanship, tradition and passion for football. The club has left an indelible mark on Greek football history, inspiring generations of fans while consistently representing the values of integrity, perseverance and fighting spirit.
Starting from the 2025–26 season, the Betsson logo will appear on the back of Iraklis’ jersey, marking a partnership built on shared values of excellence, dedication and fair play.
This sponsorship comes at a pivotal moment for Iraklis, as the team strives for promotion from the Super League 2 and aims to reclaim its place in Greece’s top football division. With Betsson’s support, the “Elder” enters a new era of confidence, ambition and success—both on and off the pitch.
Thanos Marinos, Managing Director of Betsson Greece, said: “We are truly delighted to become the Official Sponsor of this historic club. With more than a hundred years of history, the team embodies values that perfectly align with our own philosophy—passion, integrity, and love for football. Through this partnership, we aim to stand by Iraklis in its effort to return to where it belongs: the top division. We believe our support can make a meaningful contribution to the team’s journey and the club’s long-term ambitions.”
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Danske Spil selects EveryMatrix to power casino and bingo offerings
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EveryMatrix platform technology has been selected by tier-1 operator Danske Licens Spil to power its casino and bingo in a long-term partnership.
Denmark’s leading casino brand and a subsidiary of state-owned Danske Spil will migrate its casino and bingo business from its existing provider to the EveryMatrix tech stack ready for a summer 2026 launch.
This includes EveryMatrix’s proven gamification and engagement tools enabling the brand to offer its customers richer, more engaging experiences while increasing acquisition and retention levels.
The partnership marks the tier-1 supplier’s most significant casino platform deal of this year and another large-scale state-owned operator signing a long-term technology agreement, cementing EveryMatrix’s place as one of the world’s most trusted and valuable iGaming platform providers.
It has delivered and won its largest tier-1 platform deals and generated record-breaking growth and profitability for both the business and its customers via its turnkey platform offering with casino, sports betting and technologies at the heart of its success.
Ebbe Groes, Group CEO & Co-Founder, EveryMatrix, said: “To earn the confidence of the Danske Licens Spil’s management team to deliver this project and replace their existing platform technology for the first time since Denmark regulated in 2012 is a huge endorsement. I’d like to personally thank them for the trust they’ve placed in EveryMatrix.
“The rate at which we’re winning and delivering large, tier-1 turnkey platform deals to power some of the world’s best-known brands is rapidly accelerating. This is thanks to the tireless efforts of our experts and the superior technology solutions they design and deploy.”
Søren Schneider, iGaming Director at Danske Licens Spil, said: “After a thorough selection process, we have chosen EveryMatrix as our future platform partner for casino and bingo. We look forward to leveraging their modern and flexible technology to enhance our offering and provide an engaging and responsible gaming experience for our customers. EveryMatrix’s agile platform makes it easy for us to integrate with a wide range of game providers, strengthening both our offering and the overall player experience.”
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AskGamblers Casino Complaint Service Returns Over $2.8M to Players in Q3 2025
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AskGamblers Casino Complaint Service (AGCCS) has a successful Q3 in 2025, helping players recover over $2.8 million and exceeding last year’s numbers.
The Q3 2025 numbers are out, showcasing the results achieved by the AskGamblers Casino Complaint Service. The report highlights the most important accomplishments between 1 July and 30 September.
In the previous quarter, the AGCCS team helped 2807 users get their funds from online casinos and sportsbooks, returning $2,813,351 in total. The team received exactly 3881 complaints that affected 960 operators and affiliates.
Things aren’t always running smoothly. Even if a complaint gets rejected, the users walk out satisfied with the service they’ve received. One of AskGamblers’ players ended up receiving the money from the casino, even though their complaint was rejected initially:
“I just wanted to let you know that the funds have been successfully returned to my account. Thank you a thousand times – I’m certain that without your help, this wouldn’t have been resolved so quickly.”
The AGCCS is actively working on sports betting complaints, too, returning $53,633 in Q3 to bettors all over the world. During this period, they’ve managed to break a record in the number of resolved complaints (1013).
Dijana Radunović, General Manager at AskGamblers, said: “Props to our AGCCS for doing an awesome job, staying at the forefront and being there for players. It’s a joy to see our users happy, wishing to send tips and buy us lunch. Even though we have to reject that (unfortunately), this just shows the commitment of our team to our players, which will continue in the future.”
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