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Gaming Innovation Group Powers Crab Sports Launch in Maryland

Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has announced its award-winning platform and sportsbook are now live in the American state of Maryland following the launch of Crab Sports in ‘The Old Line State’.
Uniquely positioned as a local brand backed by Marylanders and tailored towards state specific sporting interests, Crab Sports will look to leverage its strong understanding of the regional market alongside GiG’s long-established presence in the United States regulated online and omni-channel scene and extensive experience at launching new brands in order to gain an early footing.
Having opened its doors to licensed operators in November of 2022, online sports betting in Maryland has generated over $328 million in gross gaming revenue in its first seven months up to May of 2023, with Crab Sports joining ten currently active online brands.
GiG has been an innovative and powerful presence in North American markets for over five years as its proprietary platform and sportsbook have a proven track record of meeting the high demands and complexity of state specific regulation.
Globally, GiG’s industry-leading technology, built on the latest scalable and agile architecture and with a fully integrated proprietary tier-one sportsbook since the acquisition of SportnCo in 2022, is licensed in 30 regulated markets with a further eight in the pipeline and currently powers more than 60 brands worldwide.
Combining leading technology with a commitment to strong and strategically aligned partnerships, GiG has pioneered the practice of allowing its partners direct communication with its in-house trading team, delivering tailored odds, personalized margins and bespoke strategies directly to operators.
“It’s great to be launching with a localized brand like Crab Sports, sharing its vision that Maryland, and indeed the wider United States market, can benefit from the opportunities of a strong partnership between operator and provider, building a unique and personalized customer experience that is tailored for local interests,” the Chief Commercial Officer for GiG, Marcel Elfersy, said. “This differentiation, we believe, can help our partners compete with the other leading online operators and capitalize on what is a burgeoning marketplace.”
“We are incredibly excited to be launching Crab Sports in Maryland alongside the GiG team,” Derek Baker from Crab Sports said. “Together, we have accomplished a tremendous amount to reach this milestone and we’re delighted that our partnership has delivered a product to help us compete with the best in the market. We are looking forward to demonstrating the power of our localized approach and our shared bright future ahead.”
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Belatra partners with bplay to strengthen LatAm presence

Belatra Games, the specialist online slots developer, has partnered with LatAm-focused operator bplay to strengthen its presence in the region.bplay is renowned as a pioneer in Argentina’s iGaming industry thanks to an omnichannel strategy that delivers safe, engaging, and seamless entertainment.
Belatra’s games will be integrated into the operator’s casino lobby and will grant bplay’s players instant access to an extensive suite of content. Games within Belatra’s collection include Blast the Bass, Cyber Gypsies, Bears Tricks and recently released Voodoo Coins.
Lucila M. Barletta, Belatra Games’ Head of Accounts LatAm commented: “Partnering with bplay exemplifies our commitment to delivering exceptional player experiences in key Latin American markets. bplay is a force in the region, and we’re looking forward to a long and successful collaboration.”
Leopoldo Saravi, Gerente Producto, bplay: “Belatra is brilliant at producing engaging content that instantly connects with LatAm players. Bringing its extensive portfolio of games onto our platform ensures we continue to meet the evolving needs of our knowledgeable audience.”
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Octoplay partners with Rush Street Interactive to bring its popular casino games to BetRivers players in New Jersey

Octoplay continues its rapid expansion in North America by going live in New Jersey with Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (NYSE: RSI) (“RSI”), a leading online casino and sportsbook operator.
Already live with RSI in Ontario, Canada and Mexico, this strategic collaboration now brings Octoplay’s innovative game portfolio to RSI’s extensive player base in New Jersey, strengthening the company’s US position in the world’s largest iGaming market.
Through BetRivers, Rush Street Interactive’s licensed online gaming platform, players in New Jersey will gain access to eight of Octoplay’s most popular titles, including fan favorites 777 Hot Reels: Supercharged and Juicy Rolls: Feature Frenzy. This entry into New Jersey expands the company’s footprint, with Octoplay now holding 12 active licenses in the UK, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, Denmark, Romania, Belgium, Greece, Malta, Ontario, Slovakia, and provisional licenses in Michigan and New Jersey.
“Partnering with Rush Street Interactive represents a significant milestone in our North American growth trajectory,” says Ralitsa Georgieva, Director of Business Development at Octoplay.
“We’re excited to partner with Rush Street Interactive and to build a meaningful and long-term partnership together.”
Richard Schwartz, CEO of Rush Street Interactive, adds, “Octoplay has an innovative approach to content development that made this partnership a great fit for our BetRivers platform. Their strong performance and focus on quality complement our commitment to delivering the best gaming experiences to our players.”
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Inspired Launches V-Play Football Brazil with EstrelaBet via the Altenar Sportsbook

Inspired Entertainment, Inc., a leading B2B provider of gaming content, technology, hardware, and services, is pleased to announce the launch of V-Play Football Brazil with EstrelaBet, a leading Brazilian gamingtech company. The integration is powered by Altenar, a leading sportsbook platform provider for licensed operators around the world.
This launch marks an exciting new chapter in Inspired’s expansion across Brazil delivering its market-leading Virtual Sports content to a local, LATAM focused operator. V-Play Football Brazil, designed specifically to capture the flair, passion, and energy of Brazilian football, provides fast-paced betting action with high-frequency, ultra-realistic match simulations.
“We’re thrilled to bring V-Play Football Brazil to EstrelaBet’s customers,” said Brooks Pierce, President and Chief Executive Officer of Inspired. “Brazil has a deep-rooted passion for football, and our latest Virtual Football product is tailor-made for that audience. This launch with EstrelaBet, through Altenar’s dynamic platform, represents a powerful combination of cutting-edge technology, local insight, and premium virtual content. It’s a major milestone in our commitment to growth in Brazil.”
EstrelaBet, known for its strong brand presence in Brazil and innovative approach to player engagement, continues to invest in new ways to enhance its sportsbook offering. V-Play Football Brazil is now available at estrela.bet.br, optimized for desktop and mobile platforms, as well as the Android app.
“Inspired’s V-Play Football Brazil delivers the quality, authenticity, and excitement that our players expect,” said Fellipe Fraga, CBO (Chief Business Officer) at EstrelaBet. “The launch of this product aligns perfectly with our mission to offer customers a dynamic and differentiated sports betting experience. We’re excited to bring Brazilian fans a product that feels made just for them.”
The launch was made possible through Altenar, whose scalable and flexible sportsbook platform supports operators across more than 30 countries.
“We are proud to power this exciting launch between Inspired and EstrelaBet,” said Antonis Karakousis, Director of Operations at Altenar. “Inspired’s V-Play Football Brazil is a perfect match for the Brazilian market, and this rollout exemplifies Altenar’s ability to support rapid integration and localization of best-in-class content. We look forward to seeing strong engagement and performance from this partnership.”
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