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Shortlist for the Third Edition of SBC Awards Latinoamérica Announced

SBC is excited to announce that the shortlist for the third edition of the SBC Awards Latinoamérica ceremony, part of SBC Summit Latinoamérica, has now been decided.
The shortlist features the best and brightest in the industry, set to honour the outstanding achievements of operators, affiliates and suppliers from all major industry verticals including payments, marketing, platform and data providers.
Sportradar, NSoft, Apuesta Total and EstrelaBet lead the way boasting an impressive 6 nominations each, followed closely by BetConstruct and Betsson Group who both garnered 5 company nominations.
Building upon the tremendous success of the 2022 edition of the awards, this year’s ceremony has once again seen a record number of applicants, presenting a great task for the independent judges, as they shortlisted the 25 categories.
The awards ceremony will be held on the evening of Thursday, November 2, 2023, the closing day of the summit, at the Seminole Ballroom at Hard Rock Hotel Tower in Miami.
The Affiliate categories see MediaTroopers Inc nominated for both Casino Affiliate of the Year and Sports Affiliate / Sports Media Company of the Year. Better Collective returns to defend its title of Sports Affiliate / Sports Media Company of the Year in what is an especially competitive category featuring Futbol Sites (Playmaker Capital) and LiveMode amongst others.
In the Operator awards, Apuesta Total are nominated for an impressive 4 out of 5 categories, fighting to retain the title of Marketing Campaign of the Year. In addition, they will also challenge defending champions Kaizen Gaming for the Sportsbook Operator of the Year award, Betcris for the title of Sponsorship of the Year and Betsson Group for the coveted Casino Operator of the Year.
Additionally, the Operator categories will see the likes of Codere, EstrelaBet, Rush Street Interactive, Betmotion, Novibet and Coolbet all nominated for multiple awards across the categories.
Platform Provider of the Year will see Sportradar return to retain its title, competing against twenty-two nominated industry titans, including Delasport Ltd., Digitain, Gaming Innovation Group, SOFTSWISS, Sportingtech and Vibra Gaming, to name a few.
The Supplier categories will also see Genius Sports, Aristocrat Gaming, BetConstruct, Evolution, Golden Race, and Continent 8 Technologies all return to defend their respective titles.
In the Operator & Supplier awards, Amusenet, Betmotion, Entain Foundation, FBM Foundation and Pay4Fun are all nominated for the prestigious Socially Responsible Initiative of the Year award.
The Payment & Compliance awards will see Paysafe nominated in consecutive years for the Payment Solution & Innovation of the Year award, whilst Veriff will return to defend its title of Compliance Partner/Supplier of the Year.
The ceremony will also feature three Rising Star awards, celebrating the work of innovative up-and-coming brands making their mark on their respective verticals. The categories are Rising Star In Casino, Rising Star In Sports Betting and the highly sought-after Rising Star of the Year award.
The Leader of the Year award will be contested between 14 nominated leaders from industry heavyweights such as Pragmatic Play, Spribe, Control F5, FMBDS and the Provincial Institute of Lottery and Casinos (Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Twelve nominated companies will also battle it out for the highly regarded Employer of the Year award.
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WSOP® PARADISE 2025 REVEALS FULL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE WITH NEW EARLY-BIRD PACKAGES

The record-breaking poker festival in the Bahamas adds fresh events and exclusive perks for players booking early
The World Series of Poker (WSOP®) today unveiled the complete schedule for the highly anticipated WSOP Paradise 2025, which will take place at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas from Dec. 4 through Dec. 18. This announcement also introduces two new, limited-availability early-bird packages, designed to provide players with unmatched value and exclusive benefits.
This year’s festival expands on its commitment to high-stakes action with a full slate of 15 WSOP gold bracelet events:
Event |
Date |
Buy-In |
#1 Circuit Championship Mystery Bounty NLH – $5M GTD |
Dec. 4 |
$2.5K |
#2 Triton PLO 6-Handed |
Dec. 4 |
$75K |
#3 Triton PLO Main Event |
Dec. 5 |
$100K |
#4 High Roller Turbo NLH |
Dec. 6 |
$50K |
#5 Triton Invitational – NLH |
Dec. 7 |
$250K |
#6 Super COLOSSUS NLH |
Dec. 7 |
$5K |
#7 Super PLOSSUS PLO |
Dec. 8 |
$10K |
#8 Triton NLH 7-Handed |
Dec. 8 |
$125K |
#9 Triton NLH Main Event |
Dec. 9 |
$100K |
#10 Triton NLH 8-Handed |
Dec. 10 |
$150K |
#11 Super Main Event NLH – $60M GTD |
Dec. 10 |
$25K |
#12 8-Game Mix 6-Handed |
Dec. 11 |
$10K |
#13 High Roller PLO |
Dec. 13 |
$50K |
#14 GGMillion$ NLH – $10M GTD |
Dec. 15 |
$25K |
#15 The Closer NLH Turbo Bounty |
Dec. 16 |
$10K |
This year’s WSOP Paradise features an expanded partnership with Triton Poker, the leading high-stakes tournament operator. In 2024, two gold bracelet events were curated by Triton; the number increases to six in 2025, with WSOP bracelets going to the winners of Event #2 Triton PLO, Event #3 Triton PLO Main Event, Event #5 Triton NLH Invitational, Event #8 Triton NLH 7-Handed, Event #9 Triton NLH Main Event and Event #10 Triton NLH 8-Handed.
To reward early registrants, WSOP is introducing two new early-bird packages for players looking to secure their seats, with both offering massive added value:
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The $100K Paradise Package – limited to just 500 packages, includes a 13-night stay (Dec. 5 to Dec. 18), complimentary access to the WSOP buffet and a $500 food & beverage room credit. The deposit to secure is $10,000.
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The $300K VIP Package – includes a 15 night stay (Dec. 3 to Dec. 18), complimentary access to the WSOP buffet, a $1,000 food & beverage room credit plus one á la carte meal from the Triton menu per day. The deposit to secure is $15,000.
For the first time at WSOP Paradise, resort fees are included in the package price, and the room credit is also provided for use throughout the resort. The full package amount must be played in WSOP Paradise events.
GGPoker will once again serve as the exclusive international satellite partner, aiming to send more than 1,000 players to the Super Main Event. WSOP Express and Road to Paradise qualifier tournaments are already underway in the GGPoker tournament lobby. Additionally, over 500 players are expected to qualify for the Circuit Championship through WSOP Circuit gold ring events (running from Jul. 1 through Dec. 2, 2025, both live and online), and ClubGG plans to send more than 400 players to the same event.
In an exciting new partnership, PokerStake will cover up to 50% of the unsold action for Circuit Package winners who choose to list their Super Main Event action on the platform.
“I said last year that a $50M guarantee was crazy, but adding another $10,000,000 on top is absolutely insane! The WSOP is bringing the biggest high rollers and the best poker experience possible back to paradise,” said Daniel Negreanu, GGPoker Global Ambassador. “With the new Super Mystery Bounty event and the expanded partnership with Triton, this is a can’t-miss festival for players of all levels. I can’t wait to be a part of it.”
“With the WSOP Paradise at Atlantis Paradise Island tournament schedule now set, the countdown to The Bahamas IS ON! This year’s lineup delivers an unbeatable mix of world-class events, record-breaking guarantees, and unforgettable poker moments in one of the most iconic destinations on the planet. From seasoned pros to newcomers, players from around the globe will find their place in paradise, and their shot at history,” added Joe Brunini, Chief Gaming & Customer Development Officer, Atlantis Paradise Island.
WSOP Paradise 2025 will feature a daily live stream from Dec. 12 through Dec. 18 on the WSOP YouTube channel, with CBS Sports Network television coverage planned for distribution in early 2026.
Further details on event structures and schedules will be available on the WSOP+ app. The WSOP reserves the right to cancel, change, or modify the tournament or any tournament event, in part or in whole, without notice. Entry fees will be added to all events, and up to 3% of tournament buy-ins will be withheld for staff and operational costs. Guaranteed events are paid out after deducting the percentage for costs from the total prize pool.
Please follow @WSOP on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram or check WSOP.com for more event news and updates: wsop.com/news/2025-wsop-paradise.
For more information on WSOP Express, please visit: ggpoker.com/tournaments/wsop-express/.
To book your Atlantis stay at exclusive WSOP rates starting from $199 per night, please visit: atlantisbahamas.com/wsop-in-paradise
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Fighting Game GOAT Justin Wong Joins BASILISK, Science’s Esports Team

BASILISK, the global esports organization built to champion science, announced the signing of legendary fighting game competitor Justin ‘Jwong’ Wong as captain of its newly formed Fighting Game Community (FGC) Division. Wong will lead BASILISK’s entry into the FGC by recruiting players, developing community events, and creating FGC – science crossover content.
“Justin isn’t just a competitive genius – he is a cultural icon and humble leader within the FGC. We are incredibly proud to have him leading our FGC division and support the amazing work he already does for the community,” said BASILISK co-founder Christopher Bothur.
A nine-time Evolution Championship Series (Evo) Champion and Guinness World Record holder, Wong brings unparalleled FGC credibility and expertise to BASILISK. His reach extends across the entire FGC fandom of millions, and he was immortalized in Evo Moment #37 which has over 100 million views.
As Captain of BASILISK FGC, Wong will leverage BASILISK’s data analytics to scout and train the next generation of FGC pros.
“Math is super important to fighting games. I’m excited to join science’s esports team. I’m passionate about finding promising players with a positive mentality and shaping them into the next big thing. I want to see somebody else in the spotlight after me and help them reach their potential. If we can discover the next world champion, that would be fantastic,” said Wong upon joining BASILISK.
The signing comes on the heels of BASILISK’s new partnerships with The Planetary Society and Caltech’s Institute for Quantum Information and Matter (IQIM), announced in July. These collaborations create a powerful bridge between renowned scientific institutions and gamers, which Wong will amplify to his millions of followers and fans.
“Justin is a dream addition to our organization. He exemplifies the dedication and analytical capacity required to be an esports champion or great scientist,” added BASILISK co-founder Hans Kassier.
Wong becomes the second “GOAT” (Greatest of All Time) to join BASILISK, alongside Finnish StarCraft 2 legend Joona “Serral” Sotala, who just captured the SC2 Esports World Cup Championship in July 2025. The signing also creates opportunities for cross-over content with BASILISK’s diverse roster, including chess Grandmaster Vincent Keymer and award-winning science communicator Kyle Hill, who brings over 2.5 million followers and a vast network of science enthusiasts to the organization.
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PFF Unveils New Player Prop Tool

Pro Football Focus (PFF), the industry leader in football analytics, launched the first release of a new suite of betting products powered by PFF AI: the Player Prop Tool. Available now in the PFF app, the tool is designed to help sports bettors make smarter, sharper player prop picks – using the same proprietary data, player grades, matchup insights, and predictive modeling that NFL front offices rely on.
News Highlights
• Smarter Betting, Backed by Data: Go beyond trends or gut instinct with insights grounded in proprietary PFF player grades and predictive models.
• All-in-One Betting Hub: Stop bouncing between odds feeds, blogs and sportsbooks. Access player grades, matchup analysis and AI-powered betting insights with just a few taps – everything you need, in one place.
• Find Your Edge: Identify prime betting spots with PFF Edge, a proprietary metric that surfaces key mismatches and market inefficiencies.
• Odds That Work for You: Instantly compare lines across major sportsbooks and identify the best edge – in real time.
• League Trusted Data Source: The only tool built on the same PFF data, player grades, and matchup analysis trusted by all 32 NFL teams.
• Available Now: In the PFF app (iOS and Android) for PFF+ subscribers.
“This tool is designed to empower, not prescribe – we’re giving everyday bettors access to the same caliber of data and insights used inside NFL war rooms. We’ve democratized the most trusted data intelligence in football and built a product that empowers fans to think like the pros and bet with confidence,” said Raj Kapoor, PFF Principal Product Manager, Sports Betting.
Most prop betting tools offer fragmented stats and outdated odds. PFF’s Player Prop Tool unifies it all – insights, matchups, projections, and real-time lines – surfacing the most bettable props each week in a central hub. Users can explore hundreds of props at once, filtering by position, game, player matchup rating, or price, and jump straight to the sportsbook with a single tap.
PFF’s Player Prop Tool Includes:
• Projection and cover probability
• Matchup advantage based on PFF’s proprietary data
• Historical hit rates and recent trends
• PFF Key Insights: AI-generated breakdowns explaining the “why” behind every pick
• Real-time odds across major sportsbooks (DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, and Fanatics)
• Streamlined bet placement with direct sportsbook links.
NFL bettors wagered $35B last season – a 30% spike over the previous year. Yet most still rely on hunches, highlight reels, or fragmented odds feeds. With 64% of bettors favoring props over moneylines or spreads, the need for structured, smarter tools is exploding.
PFF is bridging this gap with its new suite of betting products, starting with the Player Prop Tool – bringing organized, trusted analysis to bettors fingertips, no matter their experience level. With this launch, PFF is turning decades of data and elite football expertise into a new standard for consumer betting.
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