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Playbook Fusion appoints Jason Bradbury as CPO
Playbook Fusion, the pioneering new studio spearheaded by Steve Rogers that combines the worlds of betting and video gaming, today announces that Jason Bradbury will join its executive team as Chief Product Officer with immediate effect.
Bradbury has over a decade of impressive experience in the gambling industry, with time spent at operator and supplier powerhouses including Entain/GVC, Light & Wonder, Inspired Entertainment and ComeOn. As Chief Product Officer he will play a key part in delivering Playbook Fusion’s ambitious product roadmap.
Bradbury’s remit will involve designing and overseeing development of a new genre of content that will help to operators offer a more engaging and persistent betting experience to their player base, especially those who already enjoy virtual sports, fantasy sports and sports management titles with each game offering a deeper, more involved experience than current content in the market.
Playbook Fusion’s first game will be a football title, which will launch in early 2025 and be followed by games featuring other popular sports including cricket and basketball.
Steve Rogers, Founder and CEO of Playbook Fusion, said: “Jason has a proven track record of driving product innovation and advancements at some of the biggest operators and suppliers in the industry and his experience in launching products in the regulated betting markets is vital to our ambitious plans. Combining that experience with that of our Executive Creative Advisor, Santiago Jaramillo, from the video games industry is going to develop some very unique concepts, particularly around gamification and persistence within our games.
“He is perfectly placed to deliver our vision of combining betting and video gaming player attributes within our games, and I have full confidence in his abilities to design, develop and deliver games and experiences that will revolutionise the industry.”
Jason Bradbury, Chief Product Officer at Playbook Fusion, added: “I’m delighted to have the opportunity to work with Steve, Santiago and his impressive team to develop an innovative, never-before-seen product vertical that will bridge the gap between traditional sportsbook and video game players.
“Our content will have mass market appeal to existing player bases, but it will absolutely help operators to engage with harder to reach Millennial and Gen Z audiences as well as the next generation of players. This is a game-changing concept and I’m genuinely excited to join the team.”
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The multi-award-winning crash game Aviatrix is celebrating the most anticipated party in all of Brazil with a new game splash to mark the São João festival.
The festival, which commemorates John the Baptist, is an important occasion across Brazil as well as other countries, celebrated vibrantly with music, forró dancing, bonfires and more.
And now Aviatrix players can also join the action. First, they’ll notice a new icon representing São João, and then they are greeted with a dedicated splash screen as the game loads that captures the magic of the festa.
Gabriela Novello, Head of Business Development LATAM at Aviatrix, said: “Our clients speak, and we listen. That’s why we have created this localized content, our new splash screen is all about bringing a little bit of the Festa Junina to Aviatrix players. This is an important cultural moment when the whole of Brazil comes together and celebrates, we want players to feel that excitement. Team Aviatrix will certainly be enjoying it.”
An important feature of Aviatrix is that the game can be seamlessly localized, both to specific countries and regions or around major events, including holidays and big sports tournaments, meaning the game always feels timely and relevant to players.
Customised payment infrastructure and fraud prevention solutions to streamline and secure global transactions
Driffle, a digital goods marketplace specialising in gaming products, has announced a new partnership with Mangopay, a modular and flexible payment infrastructure provider, to transform the user experience.
Mangopay will provide a customised end-to-end payment flow, including pay-in, e-wallet management, seller payout, and KYC/KYB. This will enable Driffle to offer a seamless, safe, and compliant experience for its users. Mangopay’s e-wallet solution will allow buyers to store and re-spend money within the platform, improving user experience and unlocking additional potential revenue for Driffle. Additionally, Driffle will leverage Mangopay’s AI-driven Fraud Prevention solution to safeguard against transactional fraud and promotion abuse.
With offices in London, Vilnius, and Delhi, Driffle connects buyers with merchants selling digital gaming products, including games, gift cards, and downloadable content. Driffle has scaled rapidly and now has more than one million users in 190 countries.
Mangopay specialises in providing modular, embeddable payment and fintech infrastructure for leading platforms worldwide. The company has processed over €100 billion in transactions and supports over 250 million users. Mangopay’s award-winning payment solutions enable platforms to build customised payment systems, facilitating business growth, enhancing user experiences, and preventing fraud.
Driffle CEO and founder Chetan Bhardwaj said: “Mangopay’s solution supports our business model perfectly by meeting our complex pay-in and payout needs. With users in more than 190 countries and various KYC requirements, we needed a flexible partner. The Mangopay team has shown exceptional attention to detail, providing us with a solution that will increase retention and streamline our product pipeline.”
Alex Taylor, Head of Sales at Mangopay, said: “Driffle’s journey has been remarkable, and we are proud to support the next phase of their growth. Our technology improves the experience for buyers and sellers on the platform and is designed to increase conversion and retention, unlocking additional revenue for Driffle. With buyers and sellers worldwide preferring different payment methods, our tailored solution for Driffle exemplifies how Mangopay drives growth through customised technology and solutions.”
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LeoVegas Group is excited to announce a new agreement with Premier League side Newcastle United, which will see the sports betting brand BetMGM become an Official Betting Partner of the club. Building on the success of the initial year in partnership, an extended agreement will ensure that BetMGM remains top of mind with football fans globally.
LeoVegas Group and Premier League side Newcastle United have today announced an enhanced partnership deal that will see the betting brand BetMGM become an Official Betting Partner of the club. As an Official Betting Partner, the BetMGM brand will be regularly highlighted on LEDs, big screens, and static boards at St James’ Park, the club’s home stadium. Customers and fans can expect to be included in many exciting partnership activations, such as unique experiences and giveaways.
Sam Behar, UK Director BetMGM, said “Our BetMGM partnership with Newcastle United has been a success, and we are delighted to continue building on this fruitful collaboration. The club is incredibly ambitious, and their drive perfectly aligns with our Group’s core values. I can’t wait to get this season started and see Newcastle United continue on their journey.”
Peter Silverstone, Newcastle United’s Chief Commercial Officer, said “Newcastle United and BetMGM have had an exceptional first year together. We have helped BetMGM to drive brand awareness and engagement in key markets, supporting its aim to create the world’s greatest igaming experience.
“This new agreement is testament to how effective the club’s profile and support have been to BetMGM, and we are delighted to enhance our support of one another on the next step of our exciting journeys.
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