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XSOLLA RELEASES A NEW EDITION OF THE XSOLLA REPORT: THE STATE OF PLAY FORGING THE FUTURE OF GAMING AND GAME DEVELOPMENT THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE 2024 INDUSTRY INSIGHTS AND TRENDS

Xsolla provides insights into video games by taking a look back and providing insights into what is to come in 2024.
Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, proudly announces the release of “The Xsolla Report: The State of Play,” Winter 2024 Edition. A strategic guide for the dynamic gaming industry and game development community, this edition explores current trends and future forecasts, shaping the industry’s trajectory.
In this comprehensive report, Xsolla takes a detailed look into the gaming industry’s evolution over the past five years and where the industry is heading. The report highlights significant trends, such as the substantial impact of social and casual gaming during global lockdowns, transforming gaming into a vital channel for social interaction in challenging times.
Berkley Egenes, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer of Xsolla, shares his vision for the industry: “As we unveil ‘The State of Play’ Winter 2024 Edition, it’s clear the gaming industry is navigating a transformative era. This report, rich with data and insights, is a testament to our commitment to empowering developers and industry stakeholders. It offers a deep understanding of the market dynamics and emerging trends, crucial for shaping strategies and embracing the future of gaming.”
This edition features contributions from seasoned professionals such as Aisyah Ambok from PlayStation Studios Malaysia and Walter Souto, Head of Product – Cloud Gaming at AWG; the report brings together a variety of expert viewpoints on the future course of the gaming industry.
The report also highlights the increasing influence of women in gaming, underlining the expansion of roles and the crucial role of diversity within the industry. Further, it explores the resurgence of mobile gaming and the ascent of cloud gaming, providing insights into sectors with significant growth potential.
Funding has been a big topic of discussion for new and up-and-coming games. Xsolla thoroughly analyzed the latest investment trends in the gaming sector. These findings cover recent mergers, acquisitions, and innovative fundraising methods in game development, giving readers a clear understanding of the financial dynamics driving the industry forward.
Concluding with a forward-looking outlook, “The Xsolla Report: The State of Play” Winter 2024 Edition serves as both a retrospective analysis and a guidepost for the future. It equips game developers, industry leaders, and stakeholders with new insights to navigate the evolving gaming landscape in 2024 successfully.
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Plaza Hotel & Casino to host Las Vegasâ inaugural âWing BowlÂŽâ with first qualifying âWing Offâ event on July 4 at 6 p.m. at Carousel Bar

The Plaza Hotel & Casino is bringing to Las Vegas the iconic âWing Bowl,â the premier chicken wing-eating competition that was founded in Philadelphia in 1993. The main event, Wing Bowl 2026ÂŽ, will take place on Feb. 7, 2026, and the first qualifying âWing Offâ event will take place at Carousel Bar at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 4, and it is free to the public to attend.
The first and second place eaters in the July 4 qualifying event will move on to the February contest. The Plaza will also award $1,000 to the person who eats the most Buffalo wings in 10 minutes on July 4. The July 4th qualifying event is one of several that will be held in Las Vegas and Philadelphia in the coming months to compete in the Feb. 7 event at the Plaza.
The main event on Feb. 7 will host a live audience of hundreds of attendees in the Plaza showroom and reach an even wider audience through online broadcasting. With a $5,000 cash prize at stake, 20 competitors will battle it out in three rounds of intense wing-eating action. This competition will feature both amateur and competitive eaters.
The February event will also feature the Wingettes, the cheerleaders of Wing Bowl who escort contestants on stage and bring energy, glamour, and charisma to the event. They will be selected through an exclusive online and live audition process later this year.
William Hill Sportsbook is a partner sponsor of Wing Bowl, and additional sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting
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From Start to Top-3: Media Buying Agency Gipsyâs Journey in the N1 Puzzle Promo

N1 Puzzle Promo is a unique campaign on the iGaming market from N1 Partners for partners that runs until the end of 2025. Their slogan â âWhy drive when you can fly?â, points to the grand prize. What exactly can you win? Keep reading to find out.
N1 Partners, one of the top affiliate programs with Tier-1 brands, is running the N1 Puzzle Promo. Registered partners run traffic â PPC and ASO, SEO traffic, Facebook, and other channels â and earn puzzle pieces. The more pieces you collect â the better chance to win the main prize⌠a HELICOPTER!
Everyone has a shot at victory. Letâs meet Media Buying Agency Gipsy, now in the top-3 of the N1 Puzzle Promo.
Partnership Background
Media Buying Agency Gipsy and the N1 Partners affiliate program have worked together for many years. Over time they have built smooth processes, strong relationships, and solid analytics.
Ariadna, CBDO of Gipsy MBA, says: âIt feels like weâve worked together forever, but we started handling large volumes only last year.â
Formula for Growth
Traffic from Gipsy to N1 Partnersâ products grew very hard the past year. This rise comes from high-converting offers in Tier-1 GEOs and attractive CPA terms. Partners also get access to analytics and consulting from the program.
Ariadna, CBDO Gipsy MBA: âWe use quality approaches and track analytics regularly. Fast communication with our affiliate manager also helps a lot.â
N1 Puzzle Promo: Experience and Top Products to Scale
Gipsy works with PPC, FB & UAC traffic. All these sources count in the N1 Puzzle Promo:
- PPC & ASO â 1 puzzle piece for every 40 FTD
- FB & other* â 1 puzzle piece for every 100 FTD
*Social media, SMS, Email, UAC, In-app
Ariadna, CBDO Gipsy MBA: âWe joined the N1 Puzzle Promo in April, almost from the very start. The prizes inspire us, especially the helicopter. We didnât change our traffic sourcesâwe just scaled up and tested new sources and GEOs. Over time we tried every product; now we focus on N1bet, Jet4bet, Slotlords, Slotmafia, and Retrobet.â
Today Gipsy MBA is in the top 3 by puzzle pieces, and the team is determined: âSeeing the volumes we run to N1 Partners, we hope to stay in the TOP and grab some prizes. We already hold a top-3 spot for puzzle pieces, so we aim to keep growing,â â commented Ariadna, CBDO Gipsy MBA.Â
If they win, the Gipsy MBA team plans to fly their Robinson R22 Beta II to Australia to chase seagulls. Where will you fly?
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FIRST and Genius Sports Extend Landmark Data Partnership, Powering Continued Growth

Industry leaders agree new extension to data and streaming partnership that will see FIRST â Best in Sports turbo-charge global growth and boost annual revenues for Genius Sports
 FIRST â Best in Sports, the Tier 1 provider of sports betting solutions, and Genius Sports, the leading sports data and technology company, today announce that they have extended their landmark partnership that will see Genius Sports continue to deliver its industry-leading betting data and streaming technology to FIRST â Best in Sports.
As part of the new agreement, FIRST â Best in Sports will distribute Genius Sports data and streaming content to its expanded B2B network and grow the data companyâs volume, reach and annual revenues in a major way as it brings partners onstream in Latin America, with Brazil as a major focus.
- FIRSTâs growth in Brazil and leading position as a LATAM-focused sportsbook solution will be further enhanced by Geniusâs focus in South America.
- This includes coverage of Brazilâs Serie A, Serie B, Campeonato Paulista, Mexicoâs Liga MX and the Primera Ligas in Uruguay, Ecuador, Bolivia, Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Paraguay.
The deal extension is part of a comprehensive agreement between two companies that are setting industry standards for the speed, accuracy and depth of their online sports betting offerings. The new partnership also sees FIRST become the official betting partner of Genius Sports, with the group set to recommend FIRST â Best in Sports to operators seeking fully-managed sports betting solutions.
Tom Light, CEO of FIRST â Best in Sports, commented: âWe have been working with Genius Sports for many years, and I am delighted to be extending and deepening our relationship with such an industry leader. FIRST â Best in Sports and Genius Sports represent the gold standard in their respective fields and the new agreement will enable us to continue growing revenues for Genius Sports as we launch new partners and expand our network. We look forward to providing the most complete and data-rich solution to sports betting operators in the worldâs fastest-growing markets.â
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