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DraftKings Names Set Free Richardson Creative Director of NBA Culture
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Over the past two years, DraftKings has teamed up with hoops culture crafter Set Free Richardson to create an award-winning (2023 Clio Sports Bronze), multi-dimensional game plan that helped connect DraftKings to basketball culture through music, fashion, meaningful conversations with all-star athletes and celebrities, and more, amplifying the brand’s initiative to deliver fans more exciting offerings both on and off the court.
As we approach the 2024 NBA Finals, DraftKings is excited to announce Set Free as the brand’s first-ever Creative Director of NBA Culture. In this role, Set Free will be instrumental in continuing to drive fresh opportunities and ideas that engage basketball fans and further elevates DraftKings as an innovator within this space.
“Set Free has an incredible track record for bringing creative ideas, brands and people together with the purpose to connect to culture through art, fashion, music, sports and more,” said Michael Shonkoff, DraftKings Vice President of Brand Marketing. “We are thrilled to continue to work closely with Set Free in this newly created role to deliver elevated basketball experiences for our customers.”
Fans can expect more collaborations with artists, exclusive DraftKings hoops-inspired merchandise, events and more.
If you are interested in learning more Set Free’s role at DraftKings, or would like additional information about our NBA initiatives, please feel free to reach out.
Canada
CasinoCanada and WinSpirit enter lifelong partnership
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CasinoCanada, the number one gambling guide for players in Canada, has put pen to paper on a major partnership with WinSpirit, one of the most popular crypto casinos in the country, in a significant boost to both parties.
The lifetime partnership will see WinSpirit gain premium positioning on high-traffic pages throughout the English site of CasinoCanada, which has been providing information and guides to Canadian players for more than 20 years.
The CasinoCanada team will also carry out a comprehensive review of WinSpirit so that its readers can get the full lowdown on what the casino has to offer.
CasinoCanada is famous for its casino ranking system, with each site given a total score out of ten. This is calculated based on how the casino scores across key areas including registration process, usability, promotions, VIP experience, slots, game types, payments, mobile and customer support.
Each casino is played by a real person and CasinoCanada is always honest about the experience the casino offers to players. This is why it’s good that WinSpirit offers one of the best overall online casino experiences in Canada.
Players can enjoy a hugely generous welcome bonus as well as a great selection of slots and games such as Dice, Crash, Limbo, Wheel of Fortune and many more.
Aleksandra Drigo, Sales Director at CasinoCanada, said: “WinSpirit has taken the market by storm and is one of the most played online casino brands in Canada, so we are thrilled to have signed this lifetime partnership and to bring it to our players for the first time.
“Our team has already put the casino through its paces, and it’s scored incredibly highly so we look forward to seeing our players sign up and enjoy what it has to offer.
“It’s partnerships such as this that strengthen our position as the leading online casino guide for players in Canada. Players trust our information and reviews and know that the casinos we list on our site are among the best.”
Pavel Miroshnichenko, Head of Affiliates at WinSpirit, added: “We are delighted to have signed such a significant partnership with CasinoCanada, one of the leading online casino guides in the country.
“We go to great lengths to deliver a top player experience, from the welcome bonus we offer to the games we stock and the payment methods available in our lobby, and it’s great to see CasinoCanada recognise this by giving us such a high score.”
Canada
mkodo Joins the Canadian Gaming Association in its Commitment to Supporting the Regulated Canadian Gaming Market
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mkodo, the leading provider of mobile apps, websites, front-end UX and geolocation technology to the Canadian lotteries, including OLG, BCLC, WCLC, ALC and AGLC for over 13 years, is proud to announce its recent membership to the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA). This strategic partnership demonstrates mkodo’s commitment to supporting and enhancing the digital experience within Canada’s dynamic regulated iGaming sector.
As a member of the CGA, mkodo will collaborate with other industry leaders to drive innovation, advocate for responsible gaming practices, and contribute to the overall growth and sustainability of lottery, betting and gaming, both land-based and online, across the Canadian provinces.
Joining the CGA highlights mkodo’s dedication to delivering high-quality, secure, and user-friendly products and services that meet the changing needs of iGaming operators and their players, including their geolocation compliance service, GeoLocs, that is used by lottery operators across Canada, including OLG and WCLC, along with iGaming operators and platforms in Ontario including White Hat Gaming,, Casino Time and Betty.
Stuart Godfree, Managing Director of mkodo, said of the new partnership: “We are thrilled to join the Canadian Gaming Association, an organisation that plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the regulated gaming industry in Canada. This membership aligns perfectly with our mission to provide exceptional user experiences in iGaming and Lottery and reinforces our commitment to supporting responsible gaming initiatives within Canada. We look forward to collaborating with CGA members to drive forward the industry’s standards and innovation.”
Paul Burns, President and CEO of the Canadian Gaming Association, welcomed mkodo to the association, saying: “We are delighted to have mkodo join our membership. Their expertise as the leading mobile apps and geolocation supplier to Crown Corporations Lotteries will be a valuable addition to our community.”
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Aviatrix celebrates São João festival in Brazil and beyond with new game splash
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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.
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