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ESG Gaming founder Lee Willows to debate relationship between esports and gambling at ESI Lisbon
Lee Willows, founder of the not for profit, award-winning ESG Gaming, will be part of the Esports Betting and Gambling panel being held as part of the ESI Lisbon festival (MEO Arena Lisbon 23rd – 25th September).
Drawing on his experience including as the founder of safer gambling charity YGAM, Lee will provide expert insight alongside Darius C. Gambino, Partner Saul Ewing LLP; Brett Abarbanel, Executive Director UNLV International Gaming Institute and Urim Bajrami, Partner Stadler Völke.
Headline topics will include responsible gambling practices, the protection of minors and measures to combat match-fixing and illicit activities. The discussion is designed to provide key insights into the possible future regulatory landscape of esports betting.
Following the Esports Betting and Gambling panel Lee Willows will host a Roundtable at the invitation only Esports Leaders’ Summit.
The Roundtable will focus on the paucity of esports research and will cover topics including mental health, sponsorship, player burnout and the social impact of gaming and esports.
Previewing ESI Lisbon which named ESG Gaming as its official not-for-profit partner, Lee Willows said: “First of all I am extremely grateful and humbled to be participating in what will be a landmark celebration of the esports, video games and creator economy. ESI Lisbon is set to be the largest b2b event and industry festival in this crossover and the place where the key issues of the day are discussed and debated.”
He continued: “When we incorporated ESG Gaming in August 2021 our mission was to collaborate with all aspects of the digital entertainment industry in order to ensure the consumer experience is open, inclusive and positive.
“We are passionate advocates of positive play which means raising awareness of issues amongst the esports community, conducting research and providing thought leadership on topics including dark markets and the metaverse and providing an understanding of how VR and esports can reduce loneliness and social isolation among the elderly. We will be using our presence at ESI Lisbon to showcase our VR Dome which visitors can experience from our stand within the ESI area, adjacent to the Super Stage entrance.
“ESI Lisbon will be a melting pot of ideas covering what is an evolving industry and we will be looking to engage with gaming publishers and gambling operators to explore mutually beneficial collaboration’s around the ESG Gaming social purpose.”
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SPAYZ.io expands payment network across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East
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SPAYZ.io, a global payment service provider has expanded its payment network to four new countries across Asia, Africa and the Middle East, with new payment integrations in Turkey, Egypt, South Africa, and Tanzania.
Merchants in Turkey can access Havale bank for pay-in and payout transactions. In Egypt and Tanzania, SPAYZ.io has introduced Mobile Money solutions, supporting the growing demand for mobile-first financial services. Finally, in South Africa, the company has rolled out EFT bank transfer capabilities, providing a reliable and widely adopted payment method for local and international merchants.
Looking to Q4 2025, SPAYZ.io will be launching services in the United Arab Emirates and Singapore. In the UAE, merchants will soon be able to utilize bank transfer options for both pay-in and payout transactions, supporting the region’s dynamic and digitally driven economy. In Singapore, SPAYZ.io will offer PayNow for pay-ins and bank transfers for payouts, aligning with the country’s advanced financial infrastructure and consumer preferences for fast, secure digital payments.
SPAYZ.io will be exhibiting at SIGMA Rome to discuss its current and future payment solutions, including these new launches, as it plans for a host of new announcements in the coming months. Partners, merchants, and industry leaders can visit Booth 6007 at Fiera di Roma from 3rd to 6th November 2025, to find out more and discuss opportunities for collaboration.
Tatjana Meluskane, Chief Commercial Officer, commented: “We’re not just watching the rise of digital payments in Africa, we’re proudly helping to shape it. These are still cash driven economies, where the potential of digitalisation and online payments has not been realised.
“At SPAYZ.io, our mission is to bridge that gap with infrastructure that’s not only fast and secure, but trusted. What we’re seeing now is a tipping point – mobile-first ecosystems, agent networks, and real-time bank rails are converging to redefine the payments sector. We look forward to discussing with our partners at SIGMA Rome.”
You can schedule meetings with SPAYZ.io at SIGMA Rome by emailing [email protected].
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Final Sixteen teams confirmed for the BLAST Rainbow Six Munich Major
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Sixteen Teams Locked In for the BLAST Rainbow Six Munich Major
8–16 November 2025 | BMW Park Arena, Munich
The countdown to the BLAST Rainbow Six Munich Major is officially on as the 16 qualifying teams from around the world have been confirmed and are set to battle it out from 8–16 November 2025.
The Major marks the final stop of the 2025 season before the Six Invitational in February next year and will see the world’s best Rainbow Six Siege teams compete for championship glory, crucial Global Standings points and a share of the $750,000 prize pool.
The action kicks off 8–13 November behind closed doors, before culminating in front of a live audience at BMW Park Arena from 14–16 November, as fans bring the noise for three days of top-tier Rainbow Six esports.
The 16 teams competing in Munich:
- Team Secret
- Team Falcons
- Team BDS
- G2 Esports
- FaZe Clan
- FURIA Esports
- Ninjas in Pyjamas
- w7m Esports
- Spacestation Gaming
- Shopify Rebellion
- M80
- Wildcard
- Dplus
- CAG Osaka
- Weibo Gaming
- Enterprise Esports
With high stakes, fierce rivalries and the final Major title of the year on the line, all eyes turn to Munich as the stage is set for an unforgettable week of competition.
Limited tickets are still available – eventim.de/en/event/blast-r6-major-munich-2025-bmw-park-20359451/?srsltid=AfmBOopQhyzSgQxb_US-Zn88vxsiuTymssx09erEQ1eVWWymEFEnisHf
Fans can grab tickets to experience the electric atmosphere live at BMW Park Arena, watch the world’s top teams battle it out for the final Major crown of 2025, and celebrate the very best of global Siege esports.
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Cubeia expands Originals Studio with Turbo Crash launch
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Cubeia, a Sweden-based iGaming software solutions provider, has unveiled the latest addition to its Originals Studio, Turbo Crash – a fast-paced, adrenaline-fuelled game designed to test players’ instincts.
Turbo Crash challenges players to make the ultimate risk-versus-reward decisions in search of astronomical returns. Players place their bets and watch the multiplier soar higher and higher – but timing is everything. It’s possible to cash out at any moment with a single click and every round can be verified for total transparency and trust thanks to its Provably Fair design.
Turbo Crash continues Cubeia’s Originals Studio mission to create operator-first, fully brandable games inspired by its Operator-Up philosophy – built from the ground up around what operators and their players need.
Cubeia’s investment in gamification and community-driven features is reflected in its latest release with challenges, achievements, and duels all available to bring players closer together.
A very successful first year for Cubeia Originals has validated this approach, and with Turbo Crash, the company is setting the pace for what an Originals experience can become as it scales the portfolio further.
Cubeia’s Head of Sales, Caroline Björkman, said: “Launching Turbo Crash as we approach our first anniversary is the perfect way to celebrate how well Originals Studio has established itself in the market. In less than a year, we’ve launched ten distinctive titles – from Mines and Crash to Turbo Crash – and built a portfolio that operators can rely on and players genuinely enjoy.”
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