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Dan Bilzerian’s Battle Royale Smashes Expectations With 282,100 Entries In First Fortnight

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Over 80% of those who played on Day 1 enter exciting new game type multiple times

Dan Bilzerian’s Battle Royale, GGPoker’s new poker game combining multi-table Sit & Go mechanics with the wildly popular multiplayer battle arena format, has proven to be the online poker room’s most popular new game launch to date.

Other headline statistics from Battle Royale’s first two weeks include:

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Total number of games run – 2,821

Average Duration – 53 minutes 25 seconds

Average 1st Prize – 25.5 times the buy-in (15.6 bounty / 9.9 tournament prize)

Top 1st Prize – $317.33 by Excalibur11 in a $10 buy-in on June 12

Percentage of Day 1 players that have played multiple times:

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  • 80% played 2 or more

  • 51% played 5 or more

  • 28% have played 10 or more

 

Battle Royale is a revolutionary new Sit & Go format inspired by battle arena video games, with each No Limit Hold’em Progressive Bounty game beginning once 100 participants have registered. The game is made up of three levels:

  • Level 1: Rush Zone

    • Gameplay Format: this is a non-stop action Rush Tournament level, during which players instantly move to a new table and are dealt hole cards whenever their involvement in the previous hand finishes

    • Length: level 1 ends once the number of players is reduced to 50 or at the 15-minute mark if more than 50 participants remain; in this circumstance the top 50 players by chip count advance

  • Level 2: Shootout Zone

    • Gameplay Format: this is a high-intensity shootout level, with the remaining 50 players seated at ten five-handed tables, each playing down to a single surviving participant

    • Length: level 2 ends once there is a single surviving player seated at all ten tables; if more than one participant survives at any table after 15 minutes of play, the gameplay changes to Flipout, with the remaining players automatically all-in until all table winners are determined

  • Level 3: Final Table

    • Gameplay Format: standard final table, with each of the 10 remaining players guaranteed a prize and the outright battle royale victor taking home the winner’s share of the prize pool

    • Length: as long as it takes!

“The action’s been thrilling and intense in equal measures since Dan Bilzerian’s Battle Royale launched,” said Paul Burke, Head of PR at GGPoker. “The percentage of players coming back to take their shot in multiple games has remained at a consistently high level since Day 1, and the feedback we’re getting is overwhelmingly positive.”

New GGPoker players are eligible to claim the poker room’s Welcome Bonus, earn even more rewards with the Honeymoon for Newcomers promotion and automatically join GGPoker’s Fish Buffet loyalty program, with regular cash prizes on offer.

For further details on Dan Bilzerian’s Battle Royale, please visit: https://en.ggpoker.com/poker-games/dan-bilzerians-battle-royale/

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ANJ Appoints Pauline Hot as its Director General

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French gambling regulator ANJ has appointed Pauline Hot as its new Director General.

A former student of the École normale supérieure and the École nationale d’administration (Hannah Arendt class), Pauline Hot has been an auditor and then a master of requests at the Council of State since 2020. There, she served as rapporteur to the 6th chamber of the litigation section and to the administration section. She has held the position of Deputy Director General of the ANJ since January 2025.

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Push Gaming reels off Fish ‘n’ Nudge Big Catch

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B2B gaming supplier Push Gaming has returned to the deep blue with Fish ‘n’ Nudge Big Catch, a reimagined follow-up to one of its most beloved recent titles.

Building on the charm and success of the original Fish ‘n’ Nudge, Big Catch brings fresh energy to the series with a new take on free spins and added layers of excitement designed to engage both loyal fans and new players.

While retaining the iconic visuals and light-hearted theme that made Fish ‘n’ Nudge a standout, this release delves deeper beneath the surface to deliver more action and anticipation.

Among the new features are locking net symbols, which boost the chances of catching fish and can reel in extra free spins. The addition of individual reel multipliers, increased by the powerful boost symbol, creates the potential for significant wins, keeping each spin loaded with promise.

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Crafted with Push Gaming’s signature focus on player-centric design, Fish ‘n’ Nudge Big Catch is a bold evolution of a proven favourite. It retains the approachable gameplay and visual charm of the original, while introducing dynamic mechanics that enhance engagement and replayability.

Jack Wood, Game Producer at Push Gaming, said: “With Fish ‘n’ Nudge Big Catch, we wanted to evolve a concept that players already love, while bringing something fresh to the experience. It’s all about building on what works, adding excitement through new mechanics, and keeping the gameplay feeling sharp and rewarding.

“This title exemplifies our approach to development by listening to players, refining proven features, and delivering content that’s both entertaining and effective for our partners.”

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Evoplay brings e-instant win content to Azərlotereya OJSC

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Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, has partnered with Azərlotereya OJSC, the state-owned lottery operator in Azerbaijan, to bring its acclaimed e-instant game portfolio to the country’s players.

The partnership sees Evoplay provide a series of high-performing e-instant win titles to Azərlotereya OJSC’s digital platforms, with Penalty Shoot-out: Super Cup, Hot Slice, and Tap Craze already live, and additional games such as Adrenaline Rush, Big Catch, and Thimbles scheduled to launch later this month.

As a member of the World Lottery Association, Azərlotereya operates lottery and sports betting games across both retail and online channels under the Azərlotereya and Misli brands. The operator plays a key role in Azerbaijan’s national gaming strategy and is recognised for its commitment to responsible, sustainable growth.

Partnering with a state-run lottery marks another significant milestone for Evoplay, as it enters the Azerbaijani market for the first time and expands its presence in the regulated lottery sector.

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Each game has been tailored to Azərlotereya OJSC’s platforms, with localised content, currency and language, as well as modifications to support the lottery’s Responsible Gaming policies.

Frank Cecchini, Head of Lottery at Evoplay, said: “We are incredibly proud and pleased that Azərlotereya, a member of the World Lottery Association, has chosen our games to help with generating revenue for their good causes.

“E-instant games are still a relatively new offering for many state operators, and we’re proud to support Azərlotereya in enhancing its digital entertainment portfolio.”

Ashraf Pashabayli, iGaming Product Manager at Azərlotereya, added: “It was a great experience working with Evoplay. Evoplay responded to all our requests with great professionalism and attention to detail. We got the games exactly how we wanted them and look forward to continued success.”

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