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Playtech Extends Partnership with Bar One Racing through New Multi-Product Deal
Playtech announced the extension of its exclusive partnership with Bar One, which will see Playtech become the new provider for the Bar One digital sportsbook across the UK and Ireland. This partnership will also introduce Playtech’s world-leading full casino and live casino suite.
The new four-year deal builds on the successful partnership between the two companies which sees Playtech’s retail sports product across the entire Bar One retail estate, a longstanding relationship that dates back more than 10 years.
As part of the new agreement, Playtech will remain the exclusive provider of self-service betting terminals for Bar One. This will support Bar One’s impressive recent growth fuelled by upgrading their entire estate in Ireland. As leaders in this field, Playtech will continue to provide market-leading sports betting software to meet the increasing demand for a digital betting experience from customers in retail betting shops.
Yori Arami, VP Sports Commercial at Playtech: “Bar One has become a driving force in Ireland and we are excited to build on our successful partnership to help them grow further. Our software performance has made this ongoing partnership possible, and the new Digital Sportsbook and Casino proposition further increases the collaboration between the two companies. We are set on progressing plans to provide a customer centric roadmap for the years ahead, as we continue to develop new technologies aimed at improving and maximising performance in the digital and the retail space.”
Barney O’Hare, CEO of Bar One: “We are very pleased to extend further our important relationship with industry leader Playtech. With a full and recent upgrade and digitalisation of our entire Retail estate we have installed brand new sports terminals which form a key part of the future success of our company. We are very excited to also now bring the best Digital Sportsbook and Casino product to our customers and look forward to the success this partnership will undoubtedly bring.”
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Casino Portugal, one of the leading online gaming operators in the country, has announced the addition of MGA Games titles to its digital entertainment catalog. Thanks to this partnership, users can now enjoy some of the Spanish developer’s most successful releases, such as O Bandido Explosivo, O Gato Mago, Fortuna do Petróleo, Mar Dourado Megaways, Avalanche Selvagem, Minerais Mágicos, Carnaval de Lendas Míticas, and Giro Estelar, among others. This integration strengthens the casino’s content offering, which currently includes over 800 available games.
The arrival of MGA Games’ titles marks another step in Casino Portugal’s strategy to offer a diverse, safe, and high-quality gaming experience tailored to the tastes of the local audience. MGA Games, in turn, continues to expand its international presence with its innovative localized productions, which are already a benchmark in Spain, Europe, and Latin America. With a catalog of over 200 games and 20 years of industry experience, the company is recognized for its ability to adapt to each market.
“We are very pleased with the launch of our games at Casino Portugal, a leading company in the sector. This agreement allows us to bring our productions even closer to the Portuguese audience, a strategic market in our European expansion,” said Javier Lanfranchi, Commercial Director of MGA Games. “We will continue to invest in innovative and localized content that connects with players in each country.”
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Max Level will work closely with Riot’s India and South Asia teams to amplify brand campaigns, regional esports initiatives, product updates, and community-first storytelling in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and other South Asian markets. The collaboration aims to build authentic, culturally resonant narratives that reflect Riot’s mission as a player-focused organisation.
The win follows a competitive multi-agency pitch process that saw Max Level selected from among several top PR agencies. The decision was based on Max Level’s deep understanding of the gaming and esports audience, its creative-first approach, and its proven ability to drive conversation and cultural relevance.
Siddharth Nayyar, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at Max Level, said, “Winning the PR mandate for Riot Games is a defining moment for us. Riot has not only shaped the modern multiplayer era but also built global communities around player-first values. We’re thrilled to help expand that legacy in India and South Asia, a region that’s growing and evolving at a breakneck pace.”
Max Level’s mandate includes ongoing campaign support for key products and IPs, regional amplification of Riot’s global esports events, as well as strategic counsel on community engagement and creator collaborations. The agency’s track record with brands like NODWIN Gaming, SuperGaming, CyberPowerPC India, KRAFTON, ESL FACEIT Group among others makes it uniquely positioned to drive culturally relevant PR in gaming and esports.
According to the Lumikai State of India Gaming Report 2024, India’s gaming market reached $3.1 billion in FY23, with projections to hit $7.5 billion by FY28, fueled by a base of over 568 million gamers, nearly half of whom are paying users. The report also highlights how India is now the largest consumer of mobile games globally, creating an immense opportunity for publishers like Riot to scale their reach and community.
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kwiff unveiled as official betting partner and Back Of Shirt sponsor of Motherwell FC for 2025/26 Season
kwiff, the super-charged sports betting service, has been unveiled as the official betting partner and Back of Shirt Sponsor of Motherwell FC ahead of the 2025/26 Scottish Premiership season in a 2-year agreement at least.
This is kwiff’s debut football partnership in Scotland, and signifies a big step forward as the brand continues to amplify its UK presence. As part of the agreement, kwiff’s branding will feature on the back of the club’s home and away kits, along the bottom.
Garry McGibbon, Director of Spryme Limited, commented: “We’re very pleased to join forces with Motherwell FC, a club with a proud history and passionate fans. Working with Motherwell gives us the perfect chance to introduce our brand to Scottish supporters – and we’re looking forward to getting behind Motherwell in the upcoming campaign.”
Suzanne Reid, Commercial Director at Motherwell FC, said: “Welcoming kwiff as our Official Betting Partner and Back of Shirt Sponsor for the 2025/26 season is the perfect way to kick-start our campaign. It’s great to have kwiff behind us for the season ahead.”
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