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BETSSON GROUP LAUNCHES FLAGSHIP BRAND IN ITALY
Betsson Group is proud to announce the launch of its flagship brand, Betsson, in Italy. This strategic move signifies the brand’s further expansion into new markets and underscores the Group’s commitment to position Betsson as a preeminent global brand within the industry.
In Italy, Betsson.it is set to captivate customers with a diverse portfolio, providing a comprehensive sports betting offering, boasting markets from several sporting activities, as well as an extensive array of slots, table games and immersive live casino experiences.
The Betsson brand has recently experienced significant geographic expansion, particularly in Latin America, highlighted by notable sponsorships such as being the main sponsor of three of the region’s most esteemed football clubs: Boca Juniors and Racing Club in Argentina, and Atlético Nacional in Colombia.
The launch of Betsson in Italy showcases the Group’s continued dedication to elevating the Betsson brand and expanding its geographic footprint, yielding benefits of scale across diverse marketing initiatives and global sponsorships.
Ronni Hartvig, Chief Commercial Officer of Betsson Group, commented, “Italy has grown significantly in importance for Betsson, and we believe this is an opportune moment to introduce our flagship brand, Betsson, to the market. By consolidating our operations under the unified Betsson brand, we aim to harness the power of scalability. And together with our extensive experience in the region, we aim to position the brand as a leading sports betting operator in the market.
Having successfully operated in Italy for over a decade with its renowned StarCasinò brand, the Betsson Group reaffirms its dedication to the Italian market. StarCasinò will continue to operate alongside Betsson. Notably, StarCasino.Sport in Italy is recognised for its support of various football clubs, including SSC Napoli, Torino FC, U.S. Sassuolo, FC Palermo, AS Roma, ACR Messina, S.S. Juve Stabia, and Italy’s Serie B.
ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), the leading esports and video game entertainment company, and DreamHack, a leading global gaming festival, have announced a full slate of esports programming for DreamHack Dallas, taking place the weekend of May 31-June 2, 2024, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
One of DreamHack’s longest-running North American gaming festivals, DreamHack Dallas features everything gaming under one roof. From the world-famous bring-your-own-computer (BYOC) LAN party, panels, and an expo, to art, cosplay, creator meet-and-greets, and much more, DreamHack Dallas offers attendees a great variety of activities for an unforgettable experience. Furthermore, the festival will host 13 unique esports competitions – including iconic titles like Counter-Strike 2, Overwatch, StarCraft® II, and more to come – with over $1 million in total prizing.
For the first time, several DreamHack Dallas esports events – including competitions in EA SPORTS FC 24, Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, and more – will offer aspiring competitors the chance to qualify for this summer’s debut Esports World Cup. With new pipelines to a $60 million prize pool and a global audience in Riyadh, DreamHack is offering more opportunities than ever for grassroots talent to fight their way to the world stage.
“Esports has been part of the fabric of DreamHack Dallas since the festival’s inception, and we’re excited once again to welcome tens of thousands of fans this summer to celebrate their favorite competitive titles,” said Shahin Zarrabi, Vice President, Festivals, ESL FACEIT Group. “From the 100th IEM event to the first-ever OWCS live event and qualifiers for Esports World Cup, DreamHack is celebrating every type of gamer, from world-class competitors to the next breakout stars.”
Dallas Hosts 16 Top Counter-Strike 2 Squads for 100th IEM Event
The birthplace of North American Counter-Strike esports will invite 16 of the world’s best teams to clash in Intel® Extreme Masters (IEM) Dallas, the 100th IEM event. With an ESL Pro Tour (EPT) Masters trophy, $250,000 in prizing, and qualification to an EPT Championship up for grabs, fans will watch as hometown heroes challenge international hopefuls in the US’s biggest Counter-Strike event of the year.
Overwatch Luminaries Assemble for First-Ever International Live Event for OWCS
The first-ever in-person Major tournament of Blizzard Entertainment and EFG’s Overwatch Champions Series invites eight of our competitive region’s top teams for a three-day showcase of industry-class talent. Featuring a prize pool supported by crowdfunding, fans can watch the action unfold live – or at home with the official broadcast or partnered co-streams – as teams face off to be the first team to claim an international OWCS title and qualify to compete at Esports World Cup.
ESL Impact Returns to DreamHack Dallas with $123K Season Finale
ESL Impact, a global all-women Counter-Strike circuit, returns to DreamHack Dallas for the exciting conclusion of Season 5 of competition. Eight of the world’s best women’s Counter-Strike teams representing North America, Europe, South America, and Asia will face off to see who will claim the title and the lion’s share of the $123,000 prize pool.
ESL Pro Tour in StarCraft® II Makes Masters Stop at DreamHack Dallas
The EPT in StarCraft® II, the title’s premier global esports circuit, continues with the ESL SC2 Masters: Spring 2024 Finals at DreamHack Dallas. Not only will competitors battle for their share of the $100,000 prize pool, but the opportunity to qualify for StarCraft® II competition at this summer’s inaugural Esports World Cup.
EA SPORTS FC 24 at DreamHack Dallas Kicks off Esports World Cup Qualifications
Electronic Arts’ soccer title, EA SPORTS FC 24, comes to DreamHack Dallas for the first time this summer with a world-class tournament. With the top two players securing their spot at Esports World Cup this August, the competition offers up to 250 competitors their first opportunity to qualify for EWC, in addition to $100,000 USD in total prizing.
Fighting Games take Center Stage with New DreamHack Fighters, Esports World Cup Tournaments
DreamHack’s marquee fighting game hub, DreamHack Fighters, brings six open tournaments to Dallas, including a mix of modern mainstays and FGC classics. Open to all registered attendees, competitors can face off to claim a slice of the $16,000 total prize pool. Participating titles include:
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Singles ($5,000)
- UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes (UNI 2) ($2,500)
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising ($2,500)
- Guilty Gear Strive ($2,500)
- Mortal Kombat 1 ($2,500)
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Doubles ($1,000)
For the first time, DreamHack will also host competitions in Tekken 8 and Street Fighter 6, which include the chance to qualify for Esports World Cup. Both tournaments offer $50,000 in prizing each, as well as pipelines to compete on some of the titles’ biggest stages in Riyadh this summer.
Kambi has during the period 13 May to 17 May 2024 (the “Buyback Period”) repurchased a total of 92,000 ordinary B shares (ISIN: MT0000780107) at a volume-weighted average price of 104.89 SEK as part of the Programme. From the beginning of the Programme, which started on 18 March, until and including 17 May 2024, Kambi has repurchased a total of 479,086 ordinary B shares at a volume-weighted average price of 96.49 SEK per share.
The objective of the Programme was to achieve added value for Kambi´s shareholders and to give the Board increased flexibility with Kambi´s capital structure by reducing the capital. The Programme was carried out in accordance with the Maltese Companies Act, the EU Market Abuse Regulation No 596/2014 (“MAR”), Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 2016/1052 (“Safe Harbour Regulation”) and other applicable rules.
During the Buyback Period, Kambi has repurchased shares as follows:
| Date | Aggregated daily volume (number of ordinary B shares) |
Weighted average share price per day (SEK) |
Total daily transaction value (SEK) |
| 13 May 2024 | 20,000 | 105.08 | 2,101,612 |
| 14 May 2024 | 25,000 | 107.22 | 2,680,383 |
| 15 May 2024 | 30,000 | 104.99 | 3,149,601 |
| 16 May 2024 | 15,000 | 101.23 | 1,518,519 |
| 17 May 2024 | 2,000 | 99.98 | 199,958 |
All acquisitions have been carried out on Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Stockholm by Carnegie Investment Bank AB on behalf of Kambi. Following the acquisitions and as of 17 May 2024, Kambi’s holding of its own shares amounted to 1,374,678 and the total number of issued shares in Kambi is 31,278,297 ordinary B shares. Under the Programme Kambi was authorised to repurchase a maximum of 3,127,830 ordinary B shares, up to a maximum amount of €4.0 million.
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NuxGame, the experienced betting and iGaming software provider, has integrated the CRM system Solitics into its platform, scaling up its automation, data processing and analytics reporting.
Solitics, a powerful CRM tool, collects real-time data from multiple sources providing a comprehensive view of player activities. This integration enables NuxGame customers to utilise advanced tools for creating intelligent user journeys and personalised content, boosting player engagement and improving customer retention.
The collaboration with Solitics optimises NuxGame’s platform functionality, boosting player satisfaction and driving business growth for its operator partners.
NuxGame has continued to broaden its platform capabilities recently through recent deals with Jumio and Apcopay, which have helped enhance its service as it continues to deliver a robust, scalable and comprehensive offering.
With its commitment to staying ahead of the tech curve, gamification tools have also been a key focus for NuxGame. It has boosted its platform with features such as PVP Battles, a points system, player tournaments, free spins, live stream promotions and leaderboards.
Denis Kosinsky, Chief Operating Officer at NuxGame, said: “Through our strategic partnership with Solitics, we are reshaping how our operators engage with players by utilising live data feeds for informed decision-making and enhanced engagement strategies.
“In today’s competitive market, leveraging personalisation and real-time analytics is crucial for driving player retention and maximising return on investment.”
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