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iBETcha Gives Fans a $50k ‘Second Chance’ at NCAA basketball glory with ‘Buzzer Beater’ iBet Challenge

iBETcha announced that the company will launch its new peer-to-peer betting app by awarding up to $50,000 in cash prizes if there is a ‘buzzer beater’ finish for either the 2021 NCAA Men’s or Women’s basketball finals.
Qualified entrants using the iBETCha app will be chosen at random for a chance to win the ‘Buzzer Beater iBet Challenge.’ Players in the entry pool must place an iBet on their chosen Men’s or Women’s NCAA Finals winner by correctly calling a ‘buzzer beater’ – or a winning shot in the final three seconds of the game.
The iBETcha app is a pioneering social wagering platform that enables users to enjoy the excitement of betting on anything, anywhere, at any time: between friends; with other users worldwide; or against iBETcha ‘The House.’
“March Madness is the most exciting three weeks of sporting activity in America. But millions of people suffered busted brackets almost immediately after the tournament started,” said iBETcha Founder John Ricci. “This was a banner year for major upsets, so a lot of people are wishing they had a second chance. That’s what the ‘Buzzer Beater iBet Challenge’ is all about.”
Users can enter the iBETcha ‘Buzzer Beater iBet Challenge’ via the iBETcha app – which is available in BETA version on the Apple app store. Or go to iBETcha.io to learn more about this game-changing breakthrough in social wagering. Entries are due no later than 6pm on Sunday, April 4th for the NCAA Women’s and 9pm April 5th for the Men’s.
From picking winners in major sports competitions to proposition in-game wagers, parlays and custom iBets – users enjoy all of the excitement and thrill of big-time betting in a non-cash environment that uses iBits as in-game currency.
iBETcha Inc. is a privately held corporation based in Boston, MA that has entered its first round of fundraising. It was founded in October 2020. The in-app ‘social betting’ experience merges the excitement of real-time wagering and daily fantasy sports with the viral appeal of popular smart-phone gaming and social media-based games, with localized rewards. The exclusive BETA version is available now on the Apple app store.
The total award pool for iBETcha’s ‘Buzzer Beater iBet Challenge’ is worth well over $50,000 with entrants that miss out on the big chances at $25,000 still eligible for other premiums, awards and prizes. Among more the prizes up for grabs in the iBETcha contest are:
- A round trip ticket to Las Vegas on Greyhound from anywhere in the continental U.S. and a Starbucks gift card.
- 8×10 original Chuck Norris signed photo (made out to ‘Sheila’); Birddogs Shorts; L.L. Bean socks; an ‘Ellen’ mug; a set of steak knives; and more.
- A complete Mission Cooling ensemble for Athletes that need cooling
“Big-time wagering isn’t just about money. It’s about thrill-seeking, excitement and the high-roller lifestyle,” said Ricci. “We are delivering on all of that with the most dynamic and fast-paced wagering experience possible. It’s life, and we have gamified it.”
SOURCE Ibetcha Inc.
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Blitzcrown Secures GLI Certification for Three Crash Games in Brazil

Breaking New Ground in Brazil: Blitzcrown’s Crash Games Now GLI Certified
Blitzcrown, MVG’s pioneering games studio, has secured Brazilian Certification as well as GLI-19 Certification from GLI(Gaming Laboratories International) for its industry-changing three Crash titles. This landmark achievement marks a significant milestone in the company’s expansion into Brazil’s thriving online gaming market, positioning Blitzcrown at the forefront of the region’s rapidly evolving iGaming landscape.
The license comes at an important time for Brazil’s gaming sector, following the launch of the new licensing regime that started on January 1, 2025. The regulatory framework, signed into law in December 2023, has transformed the industry’s prospects.
The certification encompasses 3 innovative crash games: Crash, Fast Crash, and Twin Crash. This strategic milestone establishes Blitzcrown as the premier provider of certified Crash games in the Brazilian market, demonstrating the company’s unwavering commitment to regulatory excellence and gaming integrity. With the GLI-19 and Brazil certification process successfully concluded in March, Blitzcrown has solidified its position as an industry pioneer in this dynamic and emerging market.
Crash games are a recent addition to the global iGaming market, featuring the dynamic evolution of real-time multipliers and immediate reward structures. Blitzcrown has stood out by establishing groundbreaking game mechanisms that offer different and exciting gameplay experiences. Standard Crash provides players with a standard multiplier-based gaming experience, and Fast Crash is optimized for users seeking quick, intense multiplier experiences. The Twin Crash is an original format allowing players to place simultaneous bets on two separate multipliers.
Building on this momentum, Blitzcrown has announced plans to expand its certified portfolio with two additional versions of its innovative Plinko games, demonstrating the company’s strategic commitment to market expansion. This forward-looking initiative underscores Blitzcrown’s dedication to continuous innovation and sustainable growth in the regulated gaming markets.
Blitzcrown is MVG’s edge-game studio focused on pushing game ideas beyond their norms through innovative and non-traditional gaming experiences. The studio has been particularly recognized for its groundbreaking approaches in various game categories, including its successful Crash and Plinko series.
George Cho from MVG said: “This GLI certification testifies to Blitzcrown’s unwavering commitment to offering top-quality, fair gaming systems. We are well placed to take advantage of Brazil’s exciting new regulatory environment and the vast growth potential of the online gaming industry.”
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Belatra excited to present LatAm innovations at BiS SiGMA Americas 2025

Belatra Games, the specialist online slots developer, is set for its latest appearance at BiS SiGMA Americas in São Paulo, Brazil, from April 7-10, 2025. The company will be based at Stand M30, where it will not only showcase its LatAm innovations but also celebrate its 32nd birthday.
This major milestone brings an extra layer of excitement to Belatra’s time in Brazil. iGaming professionals visiting the stand will enjoy an immersive experience inspired by the studio’s popular classics Make it Gold and Mummyland Treasures. Belatra’s stand includes a smoky bar for a mysterious touch, a prize-filled game for visitors, and a live Mummy roaming the event floor to bring the experience to life.
Belatra’s extensive portfolio of award-winning titles brings together timeless hits with powerful, innovative themes, providing unforgettable entertainment for players.
With a strong foothold in LatAm, Belatra’s regional team, based in Buenos Aires, and Belatra’s global team will be in São Paulo to explore new collaborations and showcase its localised approach to the market.
Andrés Troelsen, Belatra Games’ Commercial Director for Latin America, said: “Our Latin American presence grows ever stronger with the region forming a major part of our growth strategy. We’re happy to be back in São Paulo for BiS SiGMA Americas to connect with partners and explore new opportunities. This year is extra special as we celebrate our 32nd birthday, so come raise a glass with us at our smoky bar!”
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QTech Games sharpens its LatAm focus with MINCETUR licence in Peru

New certification for emerging-markets leader arrives ahead of key industry summit in Sao Paulo and awards recognition
QTech Games, the leading game aggregator for emerging markets, has had its platform and games successfully approved for the Peruvian market, demonstrating that its premier B2B platform and all-encompassing content conforms to the latest legislative updates to enhance and regulate Peru’s local gaming environment.
Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Commerce and Tourism (MINCETUR) has now issued an online gaming licence to QTech Games, whereby all its platform products and games are now deemed legally permitted. This includes its new software service for retail, QTech Hybrid, which allows land-based partners to scale their operations online. QTech Hybrid simplifies transactions by enabling deposits, withdrawals and gameplay while allowing access to players both in-shop and on personal devices.
This breakthrough hybrid solution has quickly won clients and awards in the comparably fragmented African market (most recently in March for Best Innovation at AGE Lagos), and now promises to do likewise across LatAm, where QTech Games has already signed several major clients for both its aggregation platform and its QTech Hybrid solution. This activity has seen it again nominated for Best Aggregator at the SiGMA Americas Awards, which kickstart the SiGMA Americas summit (7-10 April) next week, as the igaming world converges on Sao Paulo for a must-attend conference in another of QTech Games’ “focus markets” for 2025.
Philip Doftvik, QTech Games’ CEO, said: “It’s fantastic to have certified our aggregation platform in Peru via MINCETUR – and I’m pleased to say we have more such approvals pending across the continent. We attended fantastic events in Rio and, more recently, SAGSE 2025 in Buenos Aires – and anticipate more of the same at SiGMA Americas in Sao Paulo next week, where we’re also thrilled to have been shortlisted for Best Aggregator at their LatAm Awards. Given the venue, Brazil will be dominating the discussion for many at SiGMA Sao Paulo. However, we’ll also be looking beyond Brazilian borders this year, and are already active in Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Paraguay. We know our QTech Hybrid solution will work very well wherever we put a pin on the LatAm map.”
QTech Games delegates will be present at five more LatAm summits in 2025, with SiGMA Americas (7 April) the next port of call – followed by GAT Expo Cartagena (28 April), SBC Americas (13 May), Peru Gaming Show (18 June) and GAT Expo Mexico (28 Aug).
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