UK fans are now able to get even more involved with OKTAGON MMA, after news broke that fans can bet on Europe’s leading MMA promotion with SkyBet.

Although fans can already bet in the UK via William Hill, the move to SkyBet opens up the market even further for fans wishing to get involved with the action.

OKTAGON has made significant strides to get more involved with its ever-growing UK fanbase, with the first ever show on these shores in November 2023 at the AO Arena in Manchester.

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On the back of that success, OKTAGON returned twice in 2024; the first coming at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle in January, before an enthralling night at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham in April.

OKTAGON MMA co-owner Pavol Neruda commented: “We are really pleased that our fanbase in the UK and Ireland can now engage even further with OKTAGON MMA.

“SkyBet is an extremely well-respected platform, and this exemplifies the growth of OKTAGON MMA in the UK and Ireland, a market where we have dedicated significant effort to expand, and shine a light on up-and-coming MMA talent.”

UK fans can place their first bet via SkyBet for the next OKTAGON tournament, when the organisation lands in Prague at the spectacular Fortuna Arena for OKTAGON 58 for the blockbuster rematch between Karlos Vemola and Attila Vegh in front of 27,000 fans.

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Gcore, the global edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions provider, announced its partnership with video game commerce company Xsolla. The alliance will enable Xsolla to provide game developers and publishers with new global distribution channels catering to gamers worldwide, regardless of their locations. With Gcore’s 180 global points of presence (PoPs), players will benefit from reduced time-to-play and smoother, more efficient game downloads.

Xsolla Launcher is a powerful tool for game development companies of all sizes to widen distribution and easily build communities. It streamlines game installation, enhances player communication, and boosts monetization, allowing developers to concentrate on creativity and business logic. By leveraging Gcore’s robust CDN, Xsolla Launcher ensures seamless, speedy game downloads for all players by efficiently fetching and caching game components and initiating rapid downloads upon player request.

“At Xsolla, we’re committed to elevating the gaming experience for developers and players globally,” said David Stelzer, President of Xsolla. “Our collaboration with Gcore’s cutting-edge CDN technology significantly narrows the gap between the game and its players by delivering assets at unparalleled speed. This integration into our new Xsolla Launcher sets the bar for high-performance service and empowers our customers to focus on what they do best: create captivating games.”

Xsolla engineers chose Gcore CDN for its global network of 180+ edge servers, ensuring uninterrupted delivery of game assets worldwide. With a network capacity exceeding 110 Tbps and connectivity to 14,000 peering partners, Gcore averts congestion and disruptions, even during major releases. Operating under strict security measures and meticulous server maintenance, Gcore guarantees exceptional availability. Additionally, Gcore’s CDN integration with its proprietary DNS services further minimizes the risk of service interruptions or outages.

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“We’re thrilled to be part of Xsolla’s pioneering solution, driving the gaming industry forward,” commented Ilya Matveev, Business Development Director at Gcore. “Xsolla Launcher brings flexibility to the industry, allowing companies to implement a D2C approach – a way to monetize their existing game fan base without the burden of platform fees. Relying on the power of Gcore’s edge infrastructure, Xsolla Launcher is revolutionizing game distribution by eliminating market barriers, reducing development costs, and fostering creativity.”

Dot Connections, a fast-growing iGaming aggregator, has penned a content distribution partnership with casino game supplier Wazdan to add the studio’s innovative portfolio to its ACE platform.

The agreement will see over 180 games, including latest releases Mighty Wild™: Panther Grand Gold Edition, 30 Coins, and the ever-popular Power of Gods™ series, made available to Dot Connections’ operating partners via a single-API.

Wazdan has been developing leading slot titles for more than 14 years and currently has over 200 cross-platform casino games in its portfolio.

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The partnership underlines Dot Connections’ position as a trusted aggregator to top-tier providers globally, including in LatAm where it is quickly establishing a strong foothold.

Cora Chen, COO at Dot Connections, said: “Launching this partnership with Wazdan represents another milestone in our commitment to delivering the very best content to our partners and their players.

“With operators joining us at a rapid rate, we look forward to boosting the exposure of Wazdan’s first-class suite in our key operating markets.”

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Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said: “It brings us great excitement to form this partnership with Dot Connections.

“With their offering already available to over 500 operators, we are really pleased that even more gaming enthusiasts will be able to enjoy our leading game portfolio in Asia, LatAm and beyond.”