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Betsoft Gaming Strides into Colombia Through Content Partnership with Platform Provider R. Franco Digital
Betsoft Gaming will reach a brand new audience in Colombia through a strategic content partnership with platform provider R. Franco Digital.This is an important pillar of Betsoft’s expansion into South American markets through 2019.
Under the terms of the agreement, R. Franco Digital will make Betsoft games available to its online casino customers in the rapidly-growing market – including Betplay Colombia, the region’s biggest operator. This will include highlights from the innovative Slots3TM series, as well as established player favourites popular in other global markets.
Rigorous certification processes conducted by Gaming Labs International recently confirmed that the Colombian jurisdiction will allow Betsoft titles to be used by locally licensed operators.
Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, R. Franco Digital was established in 2014 as one of the pioneers of the platform approach to iGaming. Today, its omni-channel IRIS platform – which packages outstanding content and other casino support into a complete digital gaming solution – powers various operations in its native Spain, as well as working behind the scenes to support Colombia’s leading online casino.
“At Betsoft, we pride ourselves on providing the best quality slot games and experiences to players around the world, so we are thrilled to be able to enter the Colombian market with such a bang,” explains Annamaria Anastasi, Marketing Director for Betsoft. “By partnering with R. Franco Digital, who believe in populating their platform with the best content the international iGaming industry has to offer, players of Colombia’s highest-profile online casino will be able to experience Betsoft’s trademark blend of storytelling, gameplay, and audio-visual excellence very soon.”
As well as fulfilling R. Franco Digital’s immediate needs, the agreement also provides a framework for the introduction of new Betsoft content over time – in Colombia and in other markets where the IRIS platform is used by key online operators.
“Betsoft is one of the industry’s leading providers of high-quality gaming experiences, so we are proud to be integrating their portfolio of innovative content into our platform,” says Miguel Angel Lazaro, R. Franco Digital’s Managing Director. “From audio-visual presentation to optimised interface design, high-fidelity 3D assets to inventive themes and gameplay, we are confident that Betsoft’s games will resonate with a wide audience of players in Colombia today and in other markets in the future. We look forward to maintaining and building upon this partnership for years to come.”
About Betsoft Gaming:
Betsoft Gaming develops innovative casino games for desktop and mobile. Its portfolio of more than 190 RNG titles reaches players through partnerships with many of the iGaming industry’s leading operators. Under the SLOTS3TM banner, Betsoft is elevating players’ expectations; these cinematic slots blend rapid, gratifying gameplay with an audio-visual excellence more typical of movies and videogames.
An early entrant to mobile gaming, Betsoft launched the ToGoTM collection in 2012. More recently, Betsoft revealed the ShiftTM environment, which supports truly cross-platform development at the same time as increasing performance, drastically reducing file size and streamlining integration.
Casino Manager, Betsoft’s comprehensive back-office platform, rolls reporting, management, marketing, promotion, and administration into a single compelling package.
Betsoft has held a Class 4 license with the Malta Gaming Authority since 2014. The company’s games and RNG are both independently certified in more than 15 different regulated markets, including Italy, Germany, and Romania.
Contact [email protected] or visit www.betsoft.com for general information and enquiries. For press and marketing enquiries, email [email protected].
About R. Franco Digital:
R. Franco Digital is part of the Recreativos Franco Group, a pioneer in the fabrication of recreational machines with more than 50 years of experience. R. Franco Digital was created in 2014, transferring all of the knowledge from our traditional business into new digital technologies. In addition to being industry leaders in Spain, we have built up joint operations in other European and Latin American countries.
R. Franco Digital offers to operators a complete catalog of products for the betting and digital games business, led by our powerful IRIS platform, designed to centralize all player and monetary activities and provide a host of tools to grow and retain your customer base. As experts in game design and development, our extensive igames library includes outstanding reel games, AWP, video-poker, video-bingo, roulette, casino and mini-games.
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Brightstar Capital Partners Completes Acquisition of PlayAGS for Approximately $1.1 Billion Dollars

Brightstar Capital Partners (“Brightstar”), a private equity firm focused on investing in business services, industrials, consumer, and government services and technology companies, announced the closing of its acquisition of PlayAGS, Inc., a global full-service gaming supplier of high-performing slot, table, and interactive products. The transaction was first announced on May 9, 2024.
The closing follows approval of the transaction by AGS stockholders and the receipt of all required regulatory approvals. Under the terms of the agreement, AGS stockholders will receive $12.50 per share in cash, valuing the transaction at approximately $1.1 billion. As a result, AGS is now a privately held company, and its common stock will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
The acquisition comes amid strong growth momentum for AGS. Over the past three years, the Company has more than doubled its global slot unit sales to over 6,100 units, grown online real-money gaming content revenue by over 150%, and increased Table Products revenue by more than 50%—collectively driving three consecutive years of record revenue performance. Powered by strategic investments in R&D and a deep and diverse suite of high-performing products, AGS has become a comprehensive solutions provider across multiple product categories and has a growing global presence both in land-based and online casinos.
“We’re excited to join forces with Brightstar, a partnership that marks both a pivotal moment and a transformative new chapter in AGS’ growth story,” said David Lopez, CEO & President of AGS. “With Brightstar as a strategic partner, we believe AGS is in an ideal position to accelerate growth and double-down on delivering focused, high-impact innovation across slots, table products, and online gaming. This partnership sharpens our ability to serve casino operators with differentiated content and solutions built to give them a winning edge.”
“We are thrilled to officially welcome David and the AGS team to Brightstar,” said Andrew Weinberg, Founder, CEO & Co-Chair of Brightstar. “We believe that AGS’ full-spectrum product offering and customer-centric culture set it apart in a growing industry. Our goal is to help the Company expand into new markets and continue to use technology to create exciting games and products.”
Macquarie Capital served as financial advisor and Cooley LLP served as legal counsel to AGS. Jefferies LLC served as lead financial advisor to Brightstar. Barclays and Citizens JMP Securities also served as financial advisors to Brightstar. Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck served as legal counsel to Brightstar.
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Plaza Hotel & Casino to host Las Vegas’ inaugural “Wing Bowl®” with first qualifying “Wing Off” event on July 4 at 6 p.m. at Carousel Bar

The Plaza Hotel & Casino is bringing to Las Vegas the iconic “Wing Bowl,” the premier chicken wing-eating competition that was founded in Philadelphia in 1993. The main event, Wing Bowl 2026®, will take place on Feb. 7, 2026, and the first qualifying “Wing Off” 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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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 – Best in Sports turbo-charge global growth and boost annual revenues for Genius Sports
FIRST – 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 – Best in Sports.
As part of the new agreement, FIRST – Best in Sports will distribute Genius Sports data and streaming content to its expanded B2B network and grow the data company’s volume, reach and annual revenues in a major way as it brings partners onstream in Latin America, with Brazil as a major focus.
- FIRST’s growth in Brazil and leading position as a LATAM-focused sportsbook solution will be further enhanced by Genius’s focus in South America.
- This includes coverage of Brazil’s Serie A, Serie B, Campeonato Paulista, Mexico’s 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 – Best in Sports to operators seeking fully-managed sports betting solutions.
Tom Light, CEO of FIRST – Best in Sports, commented: “We 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 – 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 world’s fastest-growing markets.”
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