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eFIBA Season 2 Announced with Record 61 Participating Nations and First-Ever In-Person World Finals at DreamHack Winter
ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), the leading eSports and video game entertainment company, and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) today announced the 61 nations participating in the second season of eFIBA, FIBA’s official NBA 2K24 tournament. Beginning October 3, national federations across seven regional areas will battle it out in the pro-am game mode to secure a spot in the first-ever in-person eFIBA World Finals at DreamHack Winter and a share of the €50,000 prize pool.
“After a successful inaugural season and eFIBA’s successful participation in The Olympic Esports Series, we are prepared to make the upcoming eFIBA Season 2 a landmark international event,” the Media and Marketing Services Director General for FIBA, Frank Leenders, said. “eFIBA allows us to reach new basketball enthusiasts and build a global community of players and fans who share a passion for the game.”
eFIBA Season 2 is more than doubling its participating federations and expanding its competition schedule. The event includes online regional qualifiers from October 3 to November 2 and regional finals from November 7 to 9 across South East Asia, Oceania, Middle East, Africa, North America, South America and Europe. The winning nation from each regional final and the top two from Europe will secure a spot in the eFIBA Season 2 World Finals 2023, taking place live at the immersive gaming lifestyle festival, DreamHack Winter, from November 25 to 26 in Elmia, Jonkoping, Sweden.
“The significant growth of participating national federations and the incredible feedback we have received from players and the community shows that eFIBA is on the right track to become a great offering to the NBA2K community,” the Sports Games President for EFG, Roger Lodewick, said. “Together with FIBA, we have crafted a bold and innovative sporting concept that serves the eSports community and connects with basketball fans. We are thrilled to tip off the second season.”
- EFG and FIBA announce the 61 national federations participating in Season 2 of eFIBA, the international NBA 2K24 competition.
- Tipping off on October 3, Season 2 of eFIBA includes six weeks of online regional qualifiers and regional finals for a spot in the first-ever, in-person eFIBA World Finals, taking place at DreamHack Winter in Elmia, Jonkoping, Sweden.
- Nations across South East Asia, Oceania, Middle East, Africa, North America, South America and Europe will battle it out for a share of the €50,000 prize pool and Regional Champion title.
- New to Season 2, eFIBA’s co-streaming program, will feature content creators, streamers and casters collaborating to grow the eFIBA community.
| Tuesday, Oct. 3 | Europe Qualifiers | Stage 1 |
| Thursday, Oct. 5 | South America Qualifiers
North America Qualifiers |
Stage 1
Stage 1 |
| Tuesday, Oct 10 | Middle East Qualifiers
Africa Qualifiers |
Stage 1
Stage 1 |
| Thursday, Oct 12 | Oceania Qualifiers
South East Asia Qualifiers |
Stage 1
Stage 1 |
| Tuesday, Oct. 17 | Europe Qualifiers | Stage 2 |
| Thursday, Oct. 19 | South America Qualifiers
North America Qualifiers |
Stage 2
Stage 2 |
| Tuesday, Oct 24 | Oceania Finals
Europe Qualifiers |
Finals
Stage 3 |
| Thursday, Oct 26 | Africa Qualifiers | Stage 2 |
| Tuesday, Oct. 31 | Europe Qualifiers | Stage 4 |
| Thursday, Nov. 2 | South East Asia Qualifiers
Middle East Qualifiers |
Stage 2
Stage 2 |
| Tuesday, Nov. 7 | South East Asia Finals
Middle East Finals Africa Finals |
Finals
Finals Finals |
| Thursday, Nov. 8 | Europe Finals
South America Finals North America Finals |
Finals
Finals Finals |
Below is a breakdown of the national representatives in each regional area.
Europe (26): Albania, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Israel, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Turkey and Ukraine
Africa (14): Algeria, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, DR Congo, Egypt, Gabon, Ghana, Mali, Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia, Zimbabwe and Nigeria
North America (6): Barbados, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Puerto Rico and the United States of America
Southeast Asia (5): India, Indonesia, Mongolia, Philippines and Singapore
South America (4): Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Venezuela
Oceania (2): Guam and New Zealand
Middle East (4): Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Lebanon
eFIBA Co-Streaming
This season, eFIBA actively works with the NBA2K community through collaborations with creators around the globe as well as co-streamers of eFIBA events with a suite of customizable resources including unprecedented access to gameplay feeds, overlays, opportunities to interview players and more. The suite of streaming tools is open to community streamers, who can apply for exclusive access.
Commencing October 3, the regional qualifiers and regional finals of eFIBA Season 2 as well as the eFIBA World Finals will be streamed on Tuesdays and Thursdays on eFIBA’s Twitch and YouTube channels and on FIBA’s Twitch and YouTube channels. Those looking to experience the action live can look forward to attending DreamHack Winter as tickets to the festival also grant access to the international NBA 2K24 competition. More information about the ticket types and prices can be found on the official DreamHack Winter website.
For more information around eFIBA, visit the official channels on X (Twitter), Instagram and TikTok. For more general information, visit eslfaceitgroup .com or follow ESL FACEIT Group on LinkedIn.
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Berriez and Games Global bring sweet slots magic
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New online casino Berriez is offering players the chance to enjoy some of their favourite titles, having partnered with industry experts Games Global.
Berriez is the third brand launched by Ganadu Gaming, a new operator with its sights set on success in multiple markets worldwide. The team at Ganadu has recognised that a player-first casino must host the games preferred by new and experienced players alike, making a collaboration with Games Global an easy choice.
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Games Global has emerged as a leading provider of iGaming content in recent years, with a winning catalogue of both in-house and partner studio games. Legendary titles such as Immortal Romance, Area Link Piggy Bank, Wolf Blaze Gold Fortune Tower, the 9 Masks of Fire series and Ancient Fortunes: Zeus are just a few of the drawcards, with the Games Global team constantly introducing new games, themes and game mechanics to maximise player enjoyment.
The team at Ganadu Gaming considers Games Global titles a must-have games lobby addition, since this provider’s games are instantly recognisable across the iGaming world, showcasing the ingenuity that’s at work in modern game development.
Berriez online casino offers the very latest in online casino technology, with slick player interfaces, seamless gameplay and easy-to-navigate registration and deposit/withdrawal options.
Ganadu Gaming offers players peace of mind entertainment, with a licence from the Kahnawake Gaming Commission (KGC) and a reputable ISO 27001 certification. In Finland, Berriez is a Pay’n Play casino; players can use BankID for registration and verification, allowing them to start playing and withdrawing immediately. A variety of credit cards, e-Wallets and online banking options are available to players depending on their location.
Sven de Waard, Head of Casino at Ganadu Gaming, is positive about the collaboration: “We want players to be able to enjoy the games they know and love as well as try out new ones, so partnering with an industry leader like Games Global is an essential step in our journey at Berriez. Their designs, mechanics, graphics, bonus rounds, and reputation set the standard for iGaming excellence.”
Ganadu Gaming opened the doors to Berriez in December 2025, with the promise of more industry-challenging brands to come.
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SYNOT Games Enters into Strategic Partnership with Casino Admiral
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SYNOT Games has strengthened its footprint in the Swiss iGaming market through a strategic partnership with Casino Admiral, one of the most recognised operators in the region. The collaboration officially launched in the second half of November, bringing a selection of SYNOT Games’ top-performing titles to Swiss players.
The first wave of games is already live on Admiral.ch, including Volcano Explosive, 27 Joker Fruits and Firebird Double 27 – dynamic, visually polished titles known for their engaging features and high entertainment value. Additional batches of games will follow, ensuring a continuous rollout of fresh content for players.
This partnership marks another significant milestone in SYNOT Games’ regulated market expansion strategy. Switzerland remains one of the most stable and promising European markets, with players showing strong demand for high-quality, certified and mobile-ready casino content.
Martina Krajčí, Chief Commercial Officer at SYNOT Games, said: “We are very pleased to launch a new cooperation with Admiral Casino in Switzerland. It’s a market full of potential, and Admiral is a partner who values quality, responsibility, and modern iGaming solutions. We are confident that our portfolio – from classic hits to the newest releases – will resonate strongly with Swiss players.”
Alessandro Werlen from the Casino Admiral said: “We’re thrilled to welcome SYNOT Games to our portfolio, bringing a fresh wave of innovative and engaging content to our players. SYNOT’s commitment to delivering high-quality games with immersive features perfectly aligns with our mission to provide exceptional entertainment in a secure and regulated environment.”
Through this deal, Admiral.ch will progressively gain access to SYNOT Games’ extensive portfolio of over 220 certified titles, all designed to meet stringent technical, compliance and regulatory standards.
As SYNOT Games continues to expand across Europe, the partnership with Casino Admiral reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to delivering premium entertainment built on innovation, reliability and player-focused experiences.
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BNDRY Announced as the Next Innovation to Feature at Pitch! – Regulating the Game 2026 Sydney
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Pitch! @RTG is designed to surface transformative ideas — a crucible where technology meets real-world regulatory challenges, where compliance is re-engineered for purpose, and where new approaches to governance and sector leadership are tested in front of regulators, operators and innovators.
BNDRY exemplifies this mission. As pubs and clubs come under heightened scrutiny under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) Act, BNDRY has partnered with Cherryhub to deliver a compliance platform purpose-built for the operational realities of hospitality venues. Rather than retrofitting systems designed for banks, BNDRY and Cherryhub have engineered a solution for gaming floors, member-based venues and mixed-cash environments.
Many venues grapple with fragmented systems and the complexity of monitoring both carded and uncarded play. BNDRY and Cherryhub tackle this head-on. The platform integrates gaming machine data, member and visitor profiles, and frontline observational inputs into a single operational dashboard — providing clarity and automation where venues have long struggled.
The platform streamlines and automates the core AML/CTF obligations that pubs and clubs need to do continuously:
• Knowing members, visitors and staff
• Monitoring behaviour and transactions to detect anomalies
• Reporting to AUSTRAC
• Securely storing compliance records for seven years.
This new approach bridges the gap between bank-grade compliance capability and the fast-paced, people-driven realities of pubs and clubs — offering a scalable, auditable and future-ready solution as regulatory expectations continue to rise.
“BNDRY is a standout example of the practical innovation Pitch! was built to spotlight. Pitch! exists to surface the RegTech, policy and research innovations the sector often doesn’t know are out there — a crucible where ideas, technology and regulatory practice are tested and refined. That mix of capability and imagination is exactly what will strengthen regulatory outcomes and uplift the sector,” said Paul Newson, Principal at Vanguard Overwatch and founder of Regulating the Game.
“Australia’s pubs and clubs are facing financial crime risks and compliance expectations unlike anything before, and AUSTRAC’s focus on the sector is only intensifying. Venues need solutions built for their operational realities — not repurposed bank tech — which is why we built BNDRY. Through our partnership with Cherryhub, we’re integrating data from multiple systems, reconciling player activity, and automating the heavy lifting, to make AML/CTF compliance operationally achievable while showing what’s possible when purpose-built technology meets real-world challenges,” said John Rayment, CEO of BNDRY.
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