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Betway signs UFC Champion Dricus “Stillknocks” du Plessis as Global Ambassador
Leading global online betting and gaming brand, Betway, has signed the Ultimate Fighting Championship Middleweight Champion, Dricus du Plessis, as a global brand ambassador.
Du Plessis, the reigning and undisputed Middleweight Champion is currently undefeated in the world’s biggest mixed martial arts organization, boasting a commanding 10-fight win streak with a stellar 22-2-0 career record.
The African MMA superstar joins the Betway Squad as he prepares to defend his title at UFC 312 in Sydney, Australia on Saturday 8 February.
Betway Africa’s Head of Marketing, Mark Rowles, who was delighted to add du Plessis to the impressive Betway Squad commented, “At Betway, we pride ourselves on aligning our global recognised brand with exceptional sporting properties such as the Betway SA20, Betway Premiership, and the Springboks, as well as working with inspirational sports stars and we are immensely proud to have Dricus join us. He is a great ambassador for South Africa and African MMA, he has established himself as one of the top MMA athletes in the world, his International Fighter of the Year award is testament to the incredible year he has had in the UFC, and we wish him well for his title defence at UFC 312. We are all behind the champ.”
du Plessis made history at UFC 297 in Toronto when he became South Africa’s first UFC world champion after beating American Sean Strickland by split decision. He has since continued his meteoric rise by defending his belt against former two-time champion Israel Adesanya, winning by submission at UFC 305 in Perth in August of last year.
“Betway having chosen to invest in me and my sport is a tremendous honour, by and in itself. Knowing that this collaboration creates opportunity for aspiring MMA-athletes and South African sports talents, provides me with a tremendous sense of pride and motivation to maintain our country’s championship status, you can bet on that!
The 31-year-old continues to inspire a nation through his performances in the UFC octagon and hopes to see more people take up the sport after firmly putting African MMA in the spotlight in 2024.
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SPORTRADAR EXPANDS ALPHA ODDS INTO CRICKET
AI-driven odds personalisation solution boosted client profits by 11% in 2024, will be available for every sports betting event worldwide by end of 2025
Sportradar AG is expanding Alpha Odds into cricket. Sportsbook operators can now leverage this premium odds solution to maximise profits and efficiently manage risk on a sport that generates an estimated €80 billion in global betting turnover annually.
Powered by advanced automation and predictive AI technology, Alpha Odds delivers bespoke pricing for betting operators, recalculating financial exposure in real time. This enables precision in liability management, reduces risk, and enhances profitability.
Alpha Odds is offered via Sportradar’s Managed Trading Services (MTS) and Premium Cricket Service, covering more than 400 in-play and 200 pre-match betting markets during each cricket match. This allows operators to optimise their trading strategies and extract maximum value from a sport featuring a year-round calendar of competitions.
Since 2022, Sportradar has scaled the technology across 80% of events covered by MTS. In 2024, Alpha Odds increased client profits by an average of 11% for soccer, basketball and tennis markets, when compared to a conventional odds service. By the end of 2025, the Alpha Odds technology will be fully sport agnostic and available for operators to use on every sports betting event.
Darren Small, Senior Vice President, Managed Trading Services at Sportradar, said: “Introducing Alpha Odds into cricket is a game changer. We are bringing real-time, AI-driven precision pricing to a new arena, giving operators sharper margins and bettors a more dynamic experience.”
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Ascend on a bountiful quest in King of the Sky: Hit the Bonus™
Studio’s latest release captivates with its double Bonus Game offering
Playson, the renowned-digital entertainment supplier, takes to the heavens in its latest release King of the Sky: Hit the Bonus™, where an exciting series-first sees the title’s Eagle’s Bonus awarding wins via both paylines and bonus symbols.
A cloudy backdrop immerses players in the thick of the action with a majestic eagle guiding gameplay. The Golden Bonus Game is elevated via random Multipliers and Boost symbols which collects the value of all other icons on the grid, whilst four in-game jackpots increase the chance of soaring wins reaching 1,000x.
Amplifying bonus play, an additional Eagle’s Bonus game is triggered when six or more Eagle symbols, or their combination with Jackpot or Mystery icons of the corresponding trigger type, land.
In an eye-catching twist to the iconic Playson series, the Eagle’s Bonus offers players the chance to secure lavish returns via 10 paylines as well as an array of bonus winning combinations.
Three respins are granted at the beginning of the round, with each new symbol landing resetting the number of respins to three. Fortunate players filling the bonus grid in its entirety will see the Grand Jackpot of 1,000x awarded, in addition to all winning combinations scored during the bonus game.
For players particularly enthused by bonus play, an Ultra Bonus game is also available for purchase guaranteeing increased multipliers and boosted potential of jackpot wins.
King of the Sky: Hit the Bonus™ marks Playson’s latest blockbuster release of 2025, showcasing its commitment to consistently enhance its game families with fresh features for players to enjoy worldwide.
Tamas Kusztos, CCO at Playson, said: “We invite players to claim their throne as king of the sky in our latest addition to the iconic Hit the Bonus series, dazzling with its plethora of bonus symbols including mystery, boost, golden coin, sticky bonus and jackpot icons.
“The Eagle’s Bonus game offering wins via its paylines and winning combinations adds an extra spark, with lightning animations and the game’s stormy colour palette capturing the essence of the boundless blue empyrean.”
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Reel in upgraded riches with Fishin’ Frenzy Even Bigger Fish 2™
Leading studio elevates iconic series with revamped collect modifiers
Blueprint Gaming™ is ready to treat players to another thrilling underwater adventure via its latest release, Fishin’ Frenzy Even Bigger Fish 2™, where new and improved collect modifiers, free spins and the Rapid Fire Jackpots™ system boost chances of fishtastic returns.
The 6×4, 4,096 way-to-win slot sees the collect modifiers more than double from the series’ predecessor, with Bait ‘N’ Catch, Win Stepper, Catch Match and Super Catch offering an array of features including increased cash symbols, wilds, multipliers and free spins.
Landing between three to six boat-themed scatters triggers the Splash Bins Bonus, offering 10 free games with the highly popular trail in action, which can see additional spins and multipliers as high as 10x awarded for every two fisherman collects that hit.
Further elevating bonus play, the round starts with a Fish Picker feature where the selected fish reveals modifiers that stay active for the entirety of the round, including extra spins or high-paying symbols.
Blueprint Gaming’s Rapid Fire Jackpots™ mechanic is also at play, with five or more fire icons awarding an instant cash prize or one of five progressive pots.
Fishin’ Frenzy Even Bigger Fish 2™ marks the latest blockbuster release from Blueprint Gaming’s jam-packed Spring slot schedule with a host of eye-catching releases on the horizon.
Jack Lawson, Account Manager at Blueprint Gaming™, said: “We are delighted to mark the latest addition to our iconic Fishin’ Frenzy™ collection, back bigger and better than ever with a selection of meticulously crafted upgrades.
“The Cash Collect feature continues to perform strongly across our portfolio, and with a fresh take on our collect modifiers, plus the inclusion of our Rapid Fire Jackpots™ mechanic and trusty Splash Spins Bonus, we are confident our partners’ players will be enjoying countless fishing trips to remember!”
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