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From athletes to digital entrepreneurs: SKS365 and LVenture Group launch ‘Digital & Entrepreneurship in Sports’
The free training course is addressed to ex sport professionals and consists of five workshops where digital business ideas will be developed
A path to acquire skills in the field of digital economy after having been a sports star: this is the challenge launched to all former professional athletes who want to join the Digital & Entrepreneurship in Sports course, a free training program powered by LVenture Group in collaboration with SKS365 through its brand dedicated to CSR, “Training Program”. Former athletes will have time until February 20th to apply and participate in the selections for the course that is going to start in March.
The program has an intensive quarterly calendar, with classes between Rome and Milan which will be accessible also remotely. It is addressed to former athletes who, once their professional career is over, want to develop a business idea, launch an entrepreneurial project and seize the opportunities of the digital economy. The program consists of five workshops on different topics such as digital entrepreneurship, personal branding, communication, Social Responsibility and it is aimed at teaching an effective methodology in building and promoting one’s image in the business environment.
In a global context still strongly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, sport is one of the most damaged sectors. A study carried out by PwC[1] estimated an average loss of 220 billion euros in 2020 and 55 billion euros in 2021. This scenario further highlights the need for “re-skilling” and repositioning in the digital field in order to acquire the strategic skills necessary to succeed in the “new-normal”.
Based on this experience, the SKS365 Training Program together with the Open Innovation division of LVenture Group, a listed VC operator and one of the main start-up accelerators in Europe, has developed the Digital & Entrepreneurship in Sports program.
“During their career, sportsmen develop unique and personal ‘skills on the field’, which are difficult to understand by those with a purely academic background. However, this experiences risk to be lost if not put into practice – commented Brian Dean, Chief People OfficerSKS365 – With this program, we aim to leverage on previous knowledge in the sports sector and offer, thanks to LVenture Group know how, the tools and the appropriate skills for a new career path in the digital economy. We want to focus on the people element – adds Dean – because we believe that every professional experience, when supported with the right tools, can generate new and successful business ideas. Training is one of the core values of our Corporate Identity. SKS365 has been investing energy and ideas for some time to support the professional growth of its employees. Among the various projects, we launched a training program in Covid-19 times with Udemy, a leading e-learning platform.”
A recent study by the FIGC[2] (Italian football Federation) underlined the difficult situation experienced by many former athletes. FIGC interviewed over 3,000 players after their sport retirement: 61% were unemployed and only 1 out of 10 had gotten a job within five years. This trend is also confirmed internationally. In the United States, some research has underlined that 78% of NFL[3] players and 60% of NBA[4] basketball players face serious financial difficulties within 5 years since their sport retirement. Planning the professional future at the end of the sport career is an even greater need for less-paying sports athletes: that is the reason why the International Olympic Committee introduced the career programs for sportsmen in 2005.
“The transition from competitive activity to the beginning of a new professional career can present various obstacles, considering the evolution of the labour market and the new skills required in the digital field. With this program made in cooperation with the SKS365 Training Program, we want to enhance the personal skills and mindset acquired by the athletes during their careers and offer them an opportunity to launch new professional projects, whether they are self-entrepreneurial or not, and strengthen the image and reputation of these pros to fully seize all the opportunities that the digital economy offers today”, said Antonella Zullo, Head of Open Innovation at LVenture Group.
More info about contents and on how to apply for the Digital & Entrepreneurship in Sports course are available on the website dedicated to the project: https://www.digitalinsportstraining.com/.
SOFTSWISS, a global tech company offering software solutions for the iGaming industry, announces the launch of a new feature within its Jackpot Aggregator: Paid Participation Campaigns. This major update is designed to expand entertainment options for players while creating additional revenue opportunities for operators.
The new functionality enables operators to launch Paid Participation Campaigns – a format in which players contribute an entry fee to join jackpots, prize drops, multi-prizes, or the Prime Network Jackpot. In addition to placing regular bets in the participating games, players voluntarily opt into these campaigns, creating a premium experience with a limited number of participants. This structure increases players’ chances of winning, making the experience more dynamic and personalised.
From the operator’s perspective, Paid Participation Campaigns unlock a new revenue stream. The fees collected from players are allocated toward funding the prize pool, reducing the operator’s financial exposure. In addition, operators benefit from long-term partnerships with game providers whose titles are featured in these campaigns, driving mutual engagement and promotion.
Building on the success of the Prime Network Jackpot, which utilised a shared prize pool funded by multiple operators, the new Paid Participation Campaigns introduce a sustainable model where the prize pool is financed directly through player contributions.
“Adding Paid Participation Campaigns expands our Jackpot Aggregator ecosystem with even more flexible engagement tools. Combined with existing mechanics like multi-prizes, drops, and others, operators now have a powerful toolkit to design retention strategies that match their brand goals and player preferences”, – says Angelina Stasiuk, Head of Business Line at SOFTSWISS Jackpot Aggregator.
With this launch, SOFTSWISS reinforces its position as a technology innovator in iGaming, offering operators new ways to create personalised, rewarding, and commercially sustainable player campaigns.
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 30,000 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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Leading online casino operator Slots Temple has added established iGaming developer NetGaming to its ever-growing list of partners. Per the deal, NetGaming’s range of innovative online slot games will now be available for Slots Temple players.
NetGaming is a well-established content provider, best known for its range of Zeus-themed slots and games, which include Zeus’s Thunderbolt 5,000, Zeus’s Thunderbolt Plinko, and Zeus’s Thunderbolt.
Other hit titles in the studio’s catalogue include Shamrock Trio: Hold and Respin, Fireball Inferno Tiki, and Leprechaun’s Loot. The studio’s titles are defined by their creative designs and innovative gameplay mechanics.
NetGaming was launched in 2019 and has proven itself to be a huge hit among players, working alongside some of the biggest operators in the industry and establishing a global presence.
Slots Temple has established itself as a unique operator within the iGaming industry. The company began as an affiliate site before obtaining a license from the United Kingdom Gambling Commission to offer real-money slot games and tournaments.
In the time since, it has established itself as one of the most innovative operators on the market, putting an emphasis on tournaments and player communities. The site collaborates with some of the industry’s leading developers. This new partnership with NetGaming will further solidify its position as a leading player-centric operator, ensuring it provides players with a diverse and exciting games catalogue.
Fraser Linkleter, CEO at Slots Temple said: Our players always demand the best online casino games on the market, and by adding another innovative developer like NetGaming to our list of partners, we can ensure that we meet that demand.
NetGaming is a company that we have respected for a long time, and we have no doubt their products are going to be a huge hit with our players.”
Pallavi Deshmukh, CEO at NetGaming, said: ‘NetGaming is delighted to work alongside an established name like Slots Temple. Both companies strongly believe in the importance of providing top-quality online gaming experiences to customers, and we cannot wait to see how Slot Temple’s dedicated player base reacts to our games.”
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They just can’t leave humans alone, can they? Brute Force: Alien Onslaught reunites the original Brute Force members… with a surprise addition. Joshua and Jason have recruited the help of Jade, a fearless mercenary, who doesn’t know defeat. This game joins the ranks of signature Nolimit City slots like Fire In The Hole 3, Highway To Hell and most recently Flight Mode. It’s time to lock and load, once again!
Unlike the prequel, Brute Force: Alien Onslaught features a 6 reel setup, wilds and a new baddie, Xylox, who can steal multipliers from Joshua, Jason and Jade. It’s going to be a battle of the ages but who will reign supreme?
A new challenge brings new features. When a Wild Symbol appears, it randomly transforms all low paying symbols on the reels into mid paying symbols, opening up more opportunities to connect. xNudge® makes another appearance similar to Brute Force, but with some small tweaks:
- Joshua xNudge® Wild – Each Nudge increases the win multiplier by +1 with the maximum multiplier value reaching up to 7x
- Jason xNudge® Wild – Each Nudge increases the win multiplier by +2 with the maximum multiplier value reaching up to 15x
- Jade xNudge® Wild – Each Nudge increases the win multiplier by +5 with the maximum multiplier value reaching up to 40x
- Xylox xNudge® Wild – Each Nudge increases the win multiplier by +1 and when he lands for the first time, he collects multiplier values from Joshua, Jason and Jade xNudge® Wilds. If he becomes sticky then he will continue collecting multipliers from non-sticky Joshua, Jason and Jade xNudge® Wilds.
The xNudge® Meter will summarise the overall xNudge® Multiplier values on the winning symbol.
REDemption Spins
No matter how hard you fight they just keep coming! Landing 3 Scatter symbols, including at least 2 red Scatters, will trigger 10 REDemption Spins where:
- Xylox xNudge® Wild will always be sticky when he lands.
- Joshua xNudge® Wild will be missing in action.
BLU Genesis Spins
There is always a glimmer of hope when you fight for good. Landing 3 Scatter symbols, including at least 2 blue Scatters, will trigger 10 BLU Genesis Spins where:
- Joshua, Jason and Jade xNudge® Wilds may become sticky when they land.
- Xylox xNudge® Wild will always be sticky when he lands.
Super REDemption Spins
Xylox has the upper hand with his swarms. Landing 4 Scatter symbols, including at least 3 red Scatters, will trigger 10 Super REDemption Spins where:
- Xylox xNudge® Wild will always be sticky when he lands
- Joshua and Jason xNudge® Wilds will be missing in action.
Super BLU Genesis Spins
Not everything is doom and gloom. Landing 4 Scatter symbols, including at least 3 blue Scatters, will trigger 10 Super BLU Genesis Spins where:
- Joshua, Jason and Jade xNudge® Wilds may become sticky.
- A sticky Joshua xNudge® Wild will always land on the first spins and will remain sticky throughout.
- Xylox xNudge® Wild will always be sticky when it lands.
Stellar Punishment Spins
It’s time to face the final boss himself. Landing 2 red and 2 blue Scatters will trigger 10 Stellar Punishment Spins where:
- Jade xNudge® Wild may become sticky when it lands.
- Jade xNudge® Wild will always land on the first spins and remains sticky throughout.
- Xylox xNudge® Wild will always be sticky when he lands.
- Joshua and Jason xNudge® Wilds are missing in action.
There are a plethora of Nolimit Boosters to keep you in the fight and with the upper hand.
xBoost 1 – Guaranteed Scatter symbol on reel 2
xBoost 2 – Guaranteed 2 Scatter symbols on reel 2 and 3
1 Guaranteed xNudge® xBoost – Guaranteed a minimum of 1 xNudge® Wild
2 Guaranteed xNudge® xBoost – Guaranteed a minimum of 2 xNudge® Wilds
3 Guaranteed xNudge® xBoost – Guaranteed a minimum of 3 xNudge® Wilds
4 Guaranteed xNudge® xBoost – Guaranteed a minimum of 4 xNudge® Wilds
5 Guaranteed xNudge® xBoost – Guaranteed a minimum of 5 xNudge® Wilds
The maximum payout of Brute Force: Alien Onslaught is 80,000x the base bet. Brute Force: Alien Onslaught is rated as “Extremely Volatile” delivering the thrilling high-stakes gameplay that Nolimit City fans know and love.
Per Lindheimer, Head of Product at Nolimit City, said: “There’s nothing we love more than alien invasions. We were blown away by the reception of the first Brute Force so of course, we had to make a sequel. More reels, a new bad guy and Wilds that make this game something to be reckoned with!”‘Brute Force: Alien Onslaught’ will be available to all Nolimit City partners on July 8th, 2025.
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