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⚡Bitcoin Lightning payments in a major AAA game 🎮
ZBD – the leading fintech company powering instant Bitcoin payments within the gaming industry – has integrated its payment technology into Splitgate, a Free-to-Play PvP Portal Shooter developed by 1047 Games, further adding to its roster of game integrations. This integration brings real-time rewards to the PC version of the competitive shooter. The ZBD-developed project has been created for mainstream gaming audiences to experience Splitgate in an innovative new way, offering high-value tournament prizes that bring a new competitive edge to Splitgate gameplay.
With a tournament prize pot of 50M sats (0.5 Bitcoin), Splitgate PC gamers from the US and Brazil will be competing for a prize pool equivalent to approximately $18,000 USD at today’s market price. ZBD is demonstrating the disruptive potential of its technology in esports and competitive play by providing instant tournament winnings to gamers in the form of sats, which are tiny fragments of Bitcoin (like pennies to the dollar). The 4v4 team deathmatch tournament begins on the 10th December 2023, with a grand final on the 22nd December 2023. A limited beta warm-up will run in the build-up to the tournament from the 2nd of December. Gamers can participate in the tournament by registering in the dedicated ZBD Discord server.
Competitive gamers are often required to wait days, or even weeks to receive prizes. With ZBD and its application of the Bitcoin Lightning Network, winning payments can be paid out instantly. No money is required from gamers to play, although pay-ins are accepted for PvP battles for a share of the Bitcoin prize pot.
The debut project from 1047 Games, Splitgate, has generated more than 18 million downloads across various platforms since it launched in 2019. The multiplayer shooter, featuring innovative player-centric portal mechanics, provides a fresh take on the FPS genre.
Ben Cousens, Chief Strategy Officer at ZBD, commented:
“We’re delighted to collaborate with Ian, Nick and the phenomenal team at 1047 Games to redefine the reward system in gaming and give players a revolutionary new way to experience in-game competition. For developers and publishers alike, this integration delivers a proven gamer retention model as evidenced by this partnership, and the additional 100+ games powered by ZBD. With the ZBD-infused version of Splitgate, we’ve raised the bar for competitive gameplay by seamlessly providing Bitcoin rewards to gamers who demonstrate skill and loyalty.”
Ian Proulx, CEO and Co-founder of 1047 Games, added:
“With Splitgate, we’ve proudly carved out a reputation for creating highly innovative gameplay experiences. Splitgate continues to have a loyal and engaged player base. We’re always excited to hear innovative solutions to reward our players, such as what ZBD has done, and the tournament that they plan to hold later this month.”
The ZBD wallets of tournament winners will instantly receive sats which can be cashed out, spent, sent to friends or redeemed for gift cards. This is enabled by pioneering technology from ZBD, which has raised almost $50 million since 2019 to build its payments technology on top of the Lightning Network, a layer 2 network for instant Bitcoin transactions.
Leading sportsbook provider grows US sports offering with addition of in-play Bet Builders and expanded prop betting
Altenar has expanded its portfolio of US sports by adding more Major League Baseball (MLB) content for the 2025 season.
As part of the enhancement, Altenar has added in-play Bet Builders to allow live betting during MLB games, offering operators the chance to benefit from a surge in the bet type’s popularity. There is also an expanded range of prop betting available on both pre-match and live games, with a vast range of odds now offered on player, team and game props.
Altenar already offers fast markets and micro-betting options, along with same-game parlays, player specials and pitcher lines for the popular league.
An official distributor of MLB data since 2019, Swish Analytics delivers rich, reliable and fast information that enables the development of highly engaging user markets, which are now available to Altenar’s operator partners.
These additions reinforce Altenar’s commitment to delivering relevant and tailored content for US-facing partners, while continually striving for excellence as a sportsbook provider.
Antonis Karakousis, Director of Operations at Altenar, said: “Altenar is driving innovation in US sports by pushing the boundaries of what is possible with our offering. We will continue to grow our presence in this vertical and ensure that our full suite of pre-match, in-play, and at-bat betting products defines the next generation of engagement for our operators’ MLB fans.
“In addition to the above, the development of our MLB Live Bet Builder is another strong statement that reflects our commitment to listening to users’ needs. Enhancing the Bet Builder experience remains a key focus and a central part of our product strategy.”
Altenar will showcase its enhanced terminal at SBC Summit Americas 2025 from May 13–15. Attendees can visit the stand or book a demo to explore the terminal’s new capabilities first-hand here.
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Playzia, a rapidly growing force in the iGaming industry, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Novibet, a leading international operator. This collaboration significantly extends Playzia’s footprint in the regulated Greek market and other key regions where Novibet operates.
The expansion marks another milestone in Playzia’s commitment to regulated markets, as it continues to broaden its reach while reinforcing its position as an innovator in the iGaming sector.
As part of this agreement, Novibet players will now have access to Playzia’s extensive and engaging catalog of in-house developed games. The lineup includes fan-favorites such as Billionaire Rhino and Cosmos Cash, as well as recent top-performing releases Medusa Mystic Reels Megaways™, Zeus’s Thunderstrike, and T-Rex Treasure Hunt Megaways™. With focus on innovation, Playzia continues to introduce groundbreaking game mechanics such as Hold and Win & Hold and Win Jackpot, Retrigger & Stacked Wilds in Free Spins, Bonus Hold and Win, Persistent Collection & 50 Symbols, and its highly anticipated Love Island content.
Vlad Modorcea, CPO at Playzia, shared his thoughts on the partnership: “Teaming up with Novibet is a significant milestone for Playzia as we continue to grow our presence in regulated markets. Novibet has a stellar reputation for delivering top-tier gaming experiences, making them an ideal partner for us. We are eager to see players engaging with our games and experiencing the unique entertainment Playzia brings to the table.”
Foteini Matthaiou, Casino Product & CRM Director at Novibet commented: “At Novibet, we are committed to elevating the player experience through strategic alliances. Welcoming Playzia’s dynamic game portfolio is a natural next step in delivering innovative, high-quality content that resonates with our players in Greece and beyond.”
This latest agreement further strengthens Playzia’s standing as a premier game supplier, offering a diverse mix of game formats, including crash, table, instant, and probability-based games. With an exciting roadmap ahead, players can look forward to innovative features, engaging gameplay, and thrilling jackpot opportunities.
The announcement follows Playzia’s recent nomination in two key categories at the prestigious EGR B2B Awards 2025: Slot Supplier (Under 5 Years) and Software Rising Star, further underscoring the company’s momentum and industry recognition.
Playzia is also making waves in the branded content space. The company has secured an exclusive content partnership with ITV, the UK’s leading commercial broadcaster, to develop online games inspired by the global phenomenon Love Island. This upcoming series will blend the excitement of reality TV with Playzia’s signature gaming innovations.
The post Playzia Strengthens Presence in Regulated Markets Through Strategic Partnership with Novibet appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Relax Gaming, the iGaming aggregator and supplier of award-winning content, has raised the temperature of its record-breaking Dream Drop Jackpot by introducing Daily Jackpots across the entire network.
The latest evolution of the red-hot jackpot product will see players benefit from three guaranteed Daily Jackpots every day, adding a fresh layer of excitement and more frequent must-drop moments.
Alongside this, the Mega Jackpot has been fine-tuned with an adjusted must-drop value, delivering a smoother, more engaging jackpot experience.
This network-wide update applies to all Dream Drop titles, including the highly anticipated release of Bonsai Dragon Blitz Dream Drop, which arrives on 21st May 2025.
Launched in 2022, the Dream Drop Jackpot has already created millions of euros in prizes across more than 20 lucky Mega Jackpot winners. Today’s update marks the next stage in its evolution, offering players the same beloved product with a hotter-than-ever format.
Alastair Smith, Jackpot Business Owner at Relax Gaming, said: “We’ve listened to player and partner feedback and turned up the heat with a new twist on Dream Drop. The introduction of Daily Jackpots ensures excitement at all hours of the day and builds on what makes Dream Drop the most thrilling jackpot experience on the market.”
Martin Stålros, CEO at Relax Gaming, added: “Dream Drop has revolutionised jackpots since day one, and we’re not slowing down. With Daily Jackpots added into the mix, we’re delivering more value, more often, while continuing to lead the way in jackpot innovation. This is a natural next step for a product that’s all about pushing boundaries.”
The Dream Drop Jackpot is available across the Relax Gaming portfolio, with smash-hit titles such as Temple Tumble 2, Wild Chapo 2 Dream Drop, The Great Pigsby Dream Drop, and the upcoming Bonsai Dragon Blitz Dream Drop all boasting access to its six-tiered prize pool.
The post Relax Gaming adds fast-paced Daily Jackpots to its Dream Drop network appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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