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BLAST partners with esports and video games betting platform unikrn
Esports entertainment company BLAST has announced a multi-year global partnership with unikrn, the most expansive video games and esports betting platform on the market.
As BLAST’s global partner, unikrn will be deeply embedded into the BLAST fan experience – including fan-led activations, social giveaways, broadcast integration, and physical / digital branding on the BLAST Premier tournament series and upcoming BLAST.tv Paris Major.
unikrn will also own the BLAST Picks segment, where the BLAST broadcast talent team predicts their winners from each day’s play, along with BLAST.tv PickEms whereby the Counter-Strike community have their say on predictions. More information on unikrn integration for the BLAST.tv Paris Major will be announced closer to the event kickoff.
unikrn has one of the most expansive video games and esports betting platforms on the market, with the online bookmaker being built for the new generation of gamers and esports fans. The unikrn esportsbook brings premier esports tournaments and the biggest sporting events into one convenient place, giving players more titles, more markets and more ways to level up the fun every day.
unikrn, available now in Brazil and Canada, with exception of Ontario, is built for the new generation of gamers and esports fans and aims to expand its global footprint throughout the BLAST partnership. The unikrn esportsbook brings premier esports tournaments and the biggest sporting events into one convenient place, giving players more titles, more markets and more ways to level up their fun every day. In addition to their traditional sportsbook and casino offering, the platform also offers players an opportunity to bet on their own skills with its UMode product, as well as Moneymatch, which gives players the opportunity to face off in public or private lobbies across a variety of different titles, with bragging rights and real money on the line.
Oliver Clarke, Commercial Director at BLAST, said: “We are delighted to welcome on board unikrn as our latest global partner. Their tailored esports and gaming offering means fans of the BLAST.tv Paris Major and BLAST Premier tournament series have a safe, secure and dedicated betting platform. 2023 is an exciting year for BLAST with more events happening than ever before and we are thrilled to have unikrn join us on this momentous journey.”
“BLAST is an epicenter of action for esports fans around the world and has produced some of the most memorable moments in the history of competitive Counter-Strike play,” said unikrn CEO Justin Dellario. “unikrn is built for these moments, when fans are looking for the deepest and best possible experience as they root on their favorite players and teams. We are thrilled to be BLAST’s partner, and to bring our world-class insights and betting opportunities to its millions of fans.”
BLAST Premier is a worldwide Counter-Strike tournament series where the best teams and biggest superstars fight it out for glory and a multi-million dollar prize pool. These tournaments attract tens-of-thousands of fans to live events in big arenas from London and Copenhagen to Miami and Sao Paulo, with millions more watching at home on broadcast in over 150 territories and in 25 different languages.
The BLAST.tv Paris Major is one of the most renowned and highly-regarded esports events in the calendar year, giving thousands of teams from all around the world an opportunity to compete for a £1.25 million prize pool, a chance to etch their names in Counter-Strike folklore and a shot at being named the best team in the world.

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Continent 8 kicks off operations in Missouri, powering the new online sports betting market
Continent 8 Technologies, the leading provider of global managed hosting, connectivity, cloud and cybersecurity solutions to the iGaming and online sports betting industry, is pleased to announce its continued expansion in the US with the launch of its data center and managed and professional services in Missouri.
Following the approval of Missouri Amendment 2 on November 5, 2024, the Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) is preparing the state for the launch of its regulated online sports betting market, scheduled for December 1, 2025. Continent 8’s first-to-market strategic approach provides Missouri online sports betting operators and suppliers with immediate access to Continent 8’s data center, along with a full suite of best-in-class services that facilitate the rapid deployment of secure, resilient, zero-compromise gaming platforms.
The US continues to be a strategic market for Continent 8, as it remains not only the fastest growing, but only end-to-end solutions provider for the gaming industry in the nation. Continent 8 possesses requisite regulatory licenses, certifications, approvals and registrations across more than 30 states, including Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and now Missouri. The most recent EGR Power US Rankings underscores Continent 8’s position as the premier service provider in the industry, servicing and supporting 95% of the listed operators.
Michael Tobin, CEO and Founder of Continent 8 Technologies, stated: “The approval of Missouri Amendment 2 highlights the continuous growth of the regulated and highly competitive US online sports betting market. We are thrilled to already be engaged with numerous customers and actively preparing their environments for the soon-to-open market.
“Our approach, anchored in regulatory compliance, ensures that gaming operators and suppliers are equipped with market-ready solutions to swiftly establish state-compliant, secure and uncompromising infrastructures, while providing ample time to optimize their platforms well in advance of the state’s launch date.”
For insights into Missouri’s online sports betting market, schedule a meeting with Continent 8 at NEXT Summit New York 2025 (Booth 7), from March 12-13.
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THE MEXICAN CASINO CALIENTE QUERÉTARO INTRODUCES ZITRO’S CONCEPT CABINET LINE
The prestigious Grupo Orenes has added Zitro’s CONCEPT cabinet line at Caliente Casino Querétaro.
This new addition is performing spectacularly well in international markets and is now also showing impressive results at their casino in Santiago de Querétaro. Its innovative Magic Lighting system provides a spectacle of lights synchronized with the game, and a giant Screen Deck provides comfort and functionality for both players and the operational team, among many other features that make it a global success.
In addition to the new CONCEPT cabinets, the alliance between Caliente and Zitro is reinforced by the successful Legendary Sword multi-game. This game transports players to a medieval world where, with the help of a magic sword, they can double their prizes through unique mechanics.
Luis Moya, Corporate General Manager of Grupo Orenes Mexico, highlighted, “We are very satisfied with the incorporation of CONCEPT to our entertainment offer. For us, it is fundamental to understand the preferences of our clients, which is why, once again, we rely on Zitro to offer the diversity and fun that players expect while ensuring high performance in our casino. Zitro is, without a doubt, a safe bet.”
For his part, Johnny Viveiros Ortiz, founder of Zitro, declared: “We are proud to continue strengthening our relationship with Grupo Orenes, a highly prestigious operator in the industry. The addition of our CONCEPT cabinet line in their casino reaffirms our commitment to continue innovating and offering game experiences that make a difference. We are sure that this new bet will be a success for both parties and, above all, for players”.
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GGPoker Announces Return Of WSOP Super Circuit With $100M Prize Guarantee
Play for 18 WSOP Gold Rings and massive cash prizes from March 2 – $2M in WSOP Main Event packages and Road to Vegas tickets also to be won
GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room, is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated WSOP Super Circuit online tournament series, scheduled to run from Sunday, March 2 through Monday, March 31. This year’s series boasts a monumental $100 million in guaranteed prizes, reaffirming GGPoker’s commitment to delivering the biggest and best poker experiences.
The 2025 WSOP Super Circuit features 18 prestigious WSOP Gold Ring events, each awarding the coveted ring alongside substantial prize pools.
Highlighted Ring Events:
- #2: $108 Mystery Bounty Kick-Off – March 2 – $108 buy-in – $1.5M GTD – $100K Top Bounty
- #6: $215 Mystery Millions [Day 2] – March 19 – $215 buy-in – $5M GTD – $500K Top Bounty
- #18: WSOP Super Circuit MAIN EVENT [Day 2] – March 31 – $525 buy-in – $10M GTD
In addition to the substantial prize pools, all WSOP Ring event winners will receive an invitation to the $1 million WSOP Tournament of Champions, set to take place during the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas this summer. This exclusive freeroll bracelet event offers champions a chance to compete for additional glory on poker’s grandest stage.
WSOP Super Circuit gold ring winners will also receive free entry to the exclusive GG Lounge in Las Vegas during this year’s WSOP summer event.
GGPoker Global Ambassador Daniel Negreanu expressed his enthusiasm: “Winning a WSOP gold ring is special. I still treasure my first (and only!) WSOP Circuit Ring, which I won in 2006. The WSOP Super Circuit at GGPoker allows players to chase gold and glory from the comfort of their homes; now is the time to take your shot.”
Beyond the ring events, the series includes a comprehensive schedule of side events and satellite tournaments, catering to players of all levels and bankrolls.
At least $2M in WSOP Main Event packages and satellite tickets to GGPoker’s upcoming Road To Vegas qualifier tournaments are also up for grabs during this year’s WSOP Super Circuit. For the chance to grab your share, simply play in WSOP Super Circuit events; $20, $150 and $1,200 Road To Vegas tickets and $12K WSOP Main Event packages will be randomly awarded during series events.
New GGPoker players are eligible for the platform’s Welcome Bonus and can participate in the Honeymoon for Newcomers promotion, which offers additional rewards during their initial days on the site. All players are automatically enrolled in GGPoker’s Fish Buffet loyalty program, which provides regular cash prizes and incentives.
For a detailed schedule and more information about the WSOP Super Circuit 2025 online tournament series, please visit: ggpoker.com/tournaments/wsop-super-circuit-2025/
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