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QTech Games wins Best Innovation of the Year at the 2025 SBWA+ Eventus Awards
Emerging-markets aggregator scoops prestigious prize at key West African summit in Ghana
QTech Games, the leading game aggregator for all emerging markets, has won the “Best Innovation” award at the Annual Sports Betting West Africa (SBWA+) 2025 Summit in Ghana, fending off strong competition from other leading lights.
Innovation of the Year celebrates the company that has pioneered innovative solutions tailored for the West African igaming industry over the past 12 months – and QTech Games again superseded and surpassed an array of proven performers in this category, notably Blask, ComplyGuard, PopOK and Sumsub, with the successful launch and rollout of QTech Hybrid.
These SBWA+ Eventus Awards always recognise excellence and advancements in the West African igaming and sports betting sector. And this year was no different, celebrating a plethora of pioneers from outstanding operators, through progressive technological innovators and regulatory leaders, and on to distributors with the requisite scope and localised expertise to reliably ensure the provision of the most engaging and varied content for the planet’s second-most populous continent.
These are some of the most consequential categories of igaming activity, denoting progressive domains that are shaping the industry’s future across Africa. And the SBWA+ judges found that QTech Games had outperformed its shortlisted rivals in this competitive arena for the judging period of 2025.
QTech Games’ CEO, Philip Doftvik, said: “We’re thrilled to have walked off with another notable award for the best innovation in West Africa. Being shortlisted in such good company was already a result, but victory provides the real validation, particularly after running a great campaign across recent summits in Africa.
“We know our QTech Hybrid solution works wherever our clients set their scene on the map. In Africa, for our pilot partners, it’s already delivered an agile retail solution that can be transferred to your phone, so that the customer can continue playing after leaving the premises or retail point. Encouragingly, it’s already attracting many early adopters and plaudits, especially in Africa and Spanish-speaking territories in Central and South America.
“This win is testimony to our diligent team at QTech Games, and to the constantly growing group of innovative suppliers that our platform represents. It’s a truly collaborative effort. We’ve made our name as the go-to distributor for emerging markets and we remain committed to rolling out high-quality content that drives revenue for our worldwide partners across Africa and beyond.”
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New channelization assessment from the Gambling Authority confirms Sweden’s problem
BOS – the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling – comments the assessment of the channelization rate for 2024 in Sweden that the Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA) presented today: https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/kanaliseringsgrad-pa-den-svenska-spelmarknaden-2024/
The assessment in summary:
The Gambling Authority estimates that channelization in the Swedish competitive gambling market is 85%.
This is a decrease of 1 percentage point from last year’s estimate of 86%.
Fewer sources have been used for this year’s assessment. H2 Gambling Capital is now excluded and therefore does not contribute to the estimate of 85%. H2GC recently adjusted its estimate for Sweden down from 91% to 72%.
The estimate of 85% should be compared with the state’s channelization target for a long-term sustainable gambling market: at least 90%.
Gambling verticals such as betting and online casino have also been measured individually. They show large differences. Betting, including the popular betting on horse racing in Sweden, is estimated to have a channelization rate of between 92-96%. Online casino is estimated to have a channelization rate of between 72-82%.
Five main reasons are given as motivations for gambling unlicensed, including a better selection of games on the unlicensed gambling market and having disconnected oneself from licensed gambling on Spelpaus.se.
The SGA will present an estimate of the channelization rate on the Swedish gambling market once a year.
BOS Secretary General Gustaf Hoffstedt comments: “With this assessment, the SGA confirms that Sweden’s major problem in the gambling market is online casino. It is unacceptable that around a quarter of all online casino gambling is leaking out of the licensed market. It is equally unacceptable that this has been accepted by political decision-makers for half a decade, since the channelization has also been low in previous assessments, without effective regulatory measures being taken.
Later this month, gambling investigator Marcus Isgren’s proposal to change the scope of the Gambling Act will be presented. It is a welcome change in the law that will criminalise almost all unlicensed gambling in Sweden. But anyone who understands the gambling market knows that the elephant in the room is that the licensed market is so tightly regulated that it does not appear attractive enough in the eyes of the consumer. Without a review of, for example, the total ban on bonuses and other loyalty programs, next year’s channelization assessment from the SGA will also be a disappointment.”
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UFC lightweight, Arman Tsarukyan, becomes Aviator ambassador
SPRIBE adds yet another superstar MMA athlete to its growing roster of Aviator brand ambassadors as number of monthly players surpasses 60 million
SPRIBE, the company behind the world’s number one crash game, Aviator, has signed yet another knock-out brand ambassador deal, this time with Armenian UFC lightweight, Arman Tsarukyan.
Under the deal, Arman will promote Aviator to his fans around the world, taking part in several high-profile campaigns over the coming 12 months.
Arman is one of the most feared athletes in the UFC’s lightweight division, where he’s ranked number two, but with aspirations to dethrone current champion Ilia Topuria.
Arman is the perfect Aviator brand ambassador with his explosive fighting style matching the thrill ride the game offers to the more than 60 million people who play it every month. These players place more than 400,000 bets per minute across more than 5,500 online casino sites worldwide.
Arman joins a growing roster of Aviator brand ambassadors, including fellow UFC athletes Alex Pereira, Johnny Walker and Merab Dvalishvili.
These partnerships have been signed as part of a wider deal with the UFC, which created a brand ambassador fund as well as putting the Aviator logo inside the world-famous Octagon at Fight Night and Pay Per View events.
Giorgi Tsutskiridze, Chief Commercial Officer at SPRIBE, said: “Our partnership with the UFC is proving to be hugely successful, allowing us to join forces with its superstar athletes and prize fighters such as Arman Tsarukyan.
“Arman is one of the hottest talents in the UFC pool right now, and it’s only a matter of time before he gets his shot at the lightweight division title.
“This is what makes him such a great ambassador for Aviator, and we look forward to working closely with Arman on some knock-out campaigns over the next 12 months.”
Arman Tsarukyan, UFC athlete and Aviator brand ambassador, added: “I am very selective about the products I partner with, but when it came to being an ambassador for Aviator, I couldn’t refuse.
“Nothing beats the thrill of stepping into the Octagon on Fight Night, but strapping in a taking flight with Aviator comes close.
“The SPRIBE team has some great campaigns in the works, and I’m looking forward to spreading the word about Aviator to my fans across the world.”
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Affiliate Traffic Championship: Become Part of SSC Napoli for a Day!
7StarsPartners, the leading multi-brand affiliate program, is thrilled to launch the Affiliate Traffic Championship contest, giving partners a one-in-a-lifetime chance to spend the day with the legendary SSC Napoli!
Running from September 1 to November 30, 2025, the contest spans the entire autumn and offers affiliates an exclusive, money-can’t-buy experience: watching SSC Napoli from a private VIP suite at the iconic Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.
The prize package features tickets to an SSC Napoli home game, a behind-the-scenes stadium tour, and special access to an SSC Napoli training session. This is more than just a match, it’s pure football magic!
Winners will go beyond the stands and step into the very heart of Napoli’s football world — exploring the club’s historic home and experiencing moments that bring them closer than ever to the team. From walking where legends once stood to watching today’s SSC Napoli players prepare for glory, this journey delivers emotions no fan could ever buy.
The VIP experience includes flights, accommodation, and all expenses paid, along with premium hospitality — gourmet food and drinks from pre-kickoff to the final whistle. The best part? The winner can bring a plus-one, who will enjoy the same prize package.
To join the action, you simply need to drive quality sports first-time deposits to Rabona. There are categories tailored for all types of sports traffic — just choose the one that fits you best. Each deposit must exceed the minimum threshold accumulative, depending on the category. Performance is tracked monthly from September through November.
Every month, the top three affiliates who generate the highest number of qualifying Sports FTDs on Rabona will win an exclusive VIP Matchday Experience at an SSC Napoli home game, along with other exceptional rewards.
Ready to cheer for your football favorites from the VIP seats of the iconic Maradona Stadium? Run your sports traffic with 7StarsPartners and claim your chance to experience the passion of SSC Napoli from the front row. The more sports FTDs you drive, the greater your chances of winning!
Be Napoli. Play with Rabona.
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