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Red Bull Golden Letters returns: TEKKEN 8 pros to compete alongside new global Open Qualifiers
- Following TEKKEN 8’s recent launch, Red Bull Golden Letters returns for its third consecutive year at the Red Bull Gaming Sphere, September 28-29th 2024
- For the first time, four open qualifier spots (NA, EU, JP, UK,) will be hosted, offering the global TEKKEN community a chance to play against some of the world’s best professionals
- Hosted at London’s premier Gaming and Esports venue, the Red Bull Gaming Sphere will be transformed into an immersive golden bank vault, complete with resplendent design elements and ornate architecture.
- Red Bull Players Hoa ‘Anakin’ Luu and Arslan “Arslan Ash” Siddique star in an expanded lineup of 16 invited professionals, with more set to be revealed
- Gopuff joins as the Official Grocery & Snacks Delivery Provider for Red Bull Golden Letters
- The two-day blockbuster finals will be broadcast live from the Red Bull Gaming Sphere in London on twitch.tv/redbull and https://www.youtube.com/c/redbullgaming.
- Sign-ups to participate in the Red Bull Golden Letters Online Qualifiers are open now on start.gg
Following the highly anticipated TEKKEN 8 launch earlier this year, Red Bull Golden Letters is set to return for its third iteration to the Red Bull Gaming Sphere in London across two action-packed days, September 28-29th 2024. Building on the following year’s success, the tournament will see more world-class matchups and electrifying battles as TEKKEN players worldwide fight to be crowned Champion.
For the first time, the TEKKEN 8 tournament will feature four global qualifier rounds across North America, Europe, Japan, and the United Kingdom. Taking place between July and September 2024, the qualifiers will offer the Global TEKKEN community the chance to stake their claim among the very best as they battle some of the world’s top professionals.
The qualifiers will take place on the following dates:
- North America (Online) – 10th July
- Europe (Online) – 13th August
- Japan (Offline) – 17th August
- United Kingdom (Offline) – 7th September
This year’s Red Bull Golden Letters will be the first to be played on the newly released TEKKEN 8, unveiled earlier this year at Red Bull Pindrop, and will feature the return of its unique format. Putting players’ core fighting game skills to the ultimate test by encouraging perfect play and clutching under pressure, players can achieve ‘PERFECT’ and ‘GREAT’ scores, aka ‘The Golden Letters’, to win matches automatically.
Red Bull players Hoa ‘Anakin’ Luu and Arslan “Arslan Ash” Siddique will star alongside other top global pros, including Hasan “JoKa” Rehman, Lim “Ulsan” Soo-hoon, Alexandre “AK” Laverez, and “YUYU”, with more legendary players set to be revealed in the coming weeks.
Day one of the blockbuster Finals weekend will see an all-new 20-player group stage, with numerous matchups throughout the day, with some superb matches promised. The top 12 players will progress to day two’s Double Elimination, promising an intense and thrilling viewing experience for fans across the world. Day two will also reignite classic rivalries, with an East vs West battle before the Grand Finals, where players can settle old scores with adversaries.
The Red Bull Gaming Sphere will also be transformed into an immersive golden bank vault for this year’s iteration of Red Bull Golden Letters. Matchups will take place within the vault, which will be locked up until the winner is decided.
Last year’s Red Bull Golden Letters Champion, Jae-Min ‘Knee’ Bae, claimed the title after beating two-time EVO champion and fellow South Korean TEKKEN legend Hyunjin ‘JDCR’ Kim in a TEKKEN 7 masterclass with a landslide 6-0 victory.
Looking ahead to the tournament, Red Bull Player and TEKKEN legend Arslan “Arslan Ash” Siddique said: “It’s so good to see Red Bull Golden Letters returning for a third time. It’s become a real moment for the TEKKEN scene to look forward to every year, and new global qualifiers are great to give more opportunities and add even more wildcards to this competition. With the competitive scene still working out TEKKEN 8, the format adds such a great challenge for us, and is going to be so fun for fans to see play out – I can’t wait!”
Gopuff will continue its partnership with the Red Bull Gaming Sphere by joining as the Official Grocery and Snacks Delivery Partner for Red Bull Golden Letters, supplying competitors and talent with a range of everyday products in as little as 15 minutes.
Red Bull Golden Letters will be broadcast from the Red Bull Gaming Sphere in London and live on social media. For more information on Red Bull Golden Letters, including the Open Qualifiers, visit RedBull website.
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SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator Supports Sweepstakes and Social Casino Boom
The SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator is strengthening the sweepstakes and social casino sector by offering a vast array of free-to-play content. The solution provides operators with uninterrupted operations and dedicated technical support.
Recent forecasts indicate that the free-to-play gaming market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5% from 2023 to 2032, generating over 350 billion dollars by 2032.
With over 27,800 games from more than 280 providers, the SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator effectively responds to the growing global demand for this type of entertainment. By continuously seeking new ways to help operators offer immersive gambling experiences without real-money wagering, the platform delivers the same advantages to sweepstakes and social casino operators as it does to traditional gambling projects, including:
- A vast portfolio with free-to-play and sweepstakes-ready titles
- Instant access to games through a single API integration, ensuring swift deployment of new content and minimising downtime
- Stable performance with 99.999% uptime and 24/7 technical support, ensuring a smooth experience for both operators and players
Many global sweepstakes and social casino operators have partnered with the SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator to expand their audiences and strengthen player engagement. Besides benefiting from access to the extensive gaming portfolio, these projects get a flexible and reliable solution that can adapt to the evolving regulatory landscape around social and sweepstakes gaming.
Alena Bekus, Deputy Head of the SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator, shared: “We see a real shift toward alternative gaming experiences where players can enjoy casino-style entertainment without risking losing money. That’s exactly where our solution fits perfectly. With our proven uptime record and seamless integration of thousands of games, we are helping our clients grow globally and stand out in the market.”
The SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator has a strong reputation among operators of all sizes, from established brands to emerging newcomers. Operators have reported high satisfaction with the platform’s stability, ease of integration, and variety of content. According to recent Kantar research, 51% of SOFTSWISS’ partners rated the product a perfect 10 or 9, highlighting its role as a trusted all-in-one solution.
The SOFTSWISS team will be available to discuss sweepstakes, social casino segments and partnerships at SiGMA Americas in São Paulo, Brazil, from 7 to 10 April.
About SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 27,800 casino games, the Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook Software and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS revolutionised the industry by introducing the world’s first Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution. The expert team counts over 2,000 employees.
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GR8 Tech Rolls Out “Fancy Mode” Sportsbook UI
GR8 Tech is enhancing sportsbook engagement with the new “Fancy Mode” feature—a UI upgrade that offers the look and feel of exchange betting while keeping operators’ revenue models intact
By introducing an exchange-inspired interface without modifying underlying bet calculation mechanics or risk models, GR8 Tech offers operators a powerful tool to expand their audience, differentiate their offerings, and ensure revenue stability during high-traffic events like IPL that starts this weekend.
“The exchange-style sportsbook UI gives operators a smart, low-risk way to appeal to exchange bettors without overhauling their platform,” said Denys Parkhomenko, CPO at GR8 Tech. “This is exactly the type of flexible, player-driven evolution we believe in—small but impactful changes that drive engagement and revenue.”
Key Functionalities of the Exchange-Style Sportsbook UI
Designed to expand audience reach while providing a frictionless betting experience, the feature introduces:
- UI Toggle: Players can switch between “Fixed” and “Exchange” views, with a customizable default setting for new users. Preferences are saved locally for future visits.
- Optimized Market & Odds Display: Odds automatically convert to a Back/Lay-style format, with distinct layouts to help exchange bettors navigate effortlessly.
- Cricket-Specific Enhancements: Dedicated updates to Cricket event pages ensure players experience a more intuitive and familiar interface.
- Refined User Experience: Adjusted CashOut, BetSlip, and BetHistory functionalities ensure smooth tracking and execution of bets.
“Operators need every advantage to capture and retain traffic during the world’s biggest sports tournaments. With the “Fancy Mode”, we provide a high-impact engagement tool that requires no operational risk but delivers significant player retention benefits,” added Parkhomenko.
Available now for Cricket single bets, the “Fancy Mode” can be enabled by operators as a default view or offered as a toggle-on feature within Cricket event pages. Contact GR8 Tech today to unlock a more flexible, high-performance Sportsbook experience—with a touch of fancy.
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Rocket League Championship Series Announces Progressive Insurance® as Presenting Sponsor for Entire 2025 Season
BLAST, an esports entertainment company, has announced an expanded sponsorship with Progressive Insurance, making it the Presenting Sponsor for the entire Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) 2025 season.
Following its successful sponsorship of the Rocket League World Championship in Fort Worth, Texas, last year, Progressive is deepening its investment in Esports by extending its presence across all Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) events in 2025, including Qualifiers, RLCS Majors, and the Rocket League World Championship.
Progressive is the second largest personal auto insurer in the United States, a leading seller of commercial auto, motorcycle, and boat insurance, and one of the country’s top 15 homeowners insurance carriers.
The sponsorship will see Progressive featured both digitally and physically across the RLCS 2025 season and includes logo placement on the Rocket League ball in RLCS broadcasts, branded broadcast content and a number of in and out of game logo integrations.
The RLCS is the official competitive league for Rocket League Esports, which features the world’s best teams and players competing across the year for a place in the much-anticipated arena events – fans can look forward to events such as the RLCS Major in Birmingham, UK and Raleigh Majors and the Rocket League World Championship in Lyon, France.
Progressive first sponsored Rocket League Esports last September for the Rocket League World Championship in Fort Worth, Texas, USA, where Team BDS claimed the lion’s share of the $1,165,500 total prize pool and coveted world title.
Alexander Lewin, SVP of Commercial Revenues for BLAST, said: “The expansion of our sponsorship with Progressive highlights the growing global reach of Rocket League Esports, along with its brilliant passionate fanbase and the exciting arena events on offer across the year. We are looking forward to further integrating Progressive into the Rocket League esports ecosystem in 2025.”
Sean Freeman, Media Business Leader at Progressive, said: “We’re excited to help bring a fun and competitive Rocket League Championship Series season to the Esports community in 2025. We look forward to connecting with the passionate fans of Rocket League both in-game and in the arena all season long through this expanded sponsorship.”
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