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TIPICO SPORTSBOOK ANNOUNCES 50% FASTER WITHDRAWAL PROCESS TO MEET FLURRY OF MARCH MADNESS ACTIVITY, SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN BETTOR BEHAVIOR

Tipico Sportsbook, a leading sports betting operator, today announced that since the outset of the 2023 March Madness tournament, it has increased the speed of its withdrawal process from an average of 8 hours to an average of 4 hours for cash outs, one of the fastest withdrawal process speeds in the sports betting industry.
Prior to the tournament’s first round, Tipico debuted its March Madness competition, in which bettors could accrue points based on their betslip’s odds of winning. With a 6.5x increase in active customers, a 2.9x increase in handle, and a 7.2x increase in processed bet slips throughout the tournament compared to the 2022 tournament, Tipico improved its withdrawal process to meet the increased demand that the sportsbook witnessed throughout March Madness.
“The flurry of activity we’ve seen highlights the shift in consumer betting behavior that has made it increasingly crucial for our platform to exceed consumer expectations and expedite the withdrawal process,” said Andre Zammit, VP of Sportsbook, Tipico US. “The 2023 March Madness tournament has put our capabilities to the test, and we can now confidently say that Tipico has one of the fastest withdrawal speeds in the industry. We look forward to fully leveraging these capabilities to engage and excite new and existing consumers in 2023 and beyond.”
Additionally, parlay bets may have been the secret sauce to Tipico’s March Madness competition. Throughout the tournament, Tipico bettors placed 25% of their handle on parlays, a 10% increase compared to 2022 March Madness. Additionally, the most exciting win for a customer was a 15-selection parlay, which turned a $10 stake into a $6,100 win.
The women’s tournament game with the highest interest was the championship event between (3) LSU and (2) Iowa, with an 385% larger handle than the top women’s game from March Madness 2022. The men’s tournament game with the highest interest in betting was the (5) Miami– (4) Connecticut Final Four match-up.
“This notable increase and shift in betting behavior is a testament not only to our expanded platform, but also to the idea that the 2023 March Madness bettor was more educated and bolder than ever.” continues Zammit. “More bettors are placing an increased number of complex, multi-leg parlay bets. Tipico’s March Madness competition and promotions rewarded this boldness, improving our platform and tailoring our promotions and competition structure to match customer behavior.”
The winner of Tipico’s March Madness competition was Clay C. from Ohio, who won one full year of bet credits alongside 9 runners up and state scoring leaders. The winner placed over 110 winning betslips with a total of $10,000 in handle at nearly 3 to 1 odds.
In addition to the competition, Tipico hosted several experiential events in collaboration with local and national partners, including the iHeart Saint Patrick’s Day 2023 Party at Flannagan’s in Dublin, Ohio and a first of its kind all-day March Madness party at the Huntington Field Club at Lower.com Field, home of the Columbus Crew. It also recently launched the “Better Bettor” campaign, encouraging responsible gambling to teach bettors about the terminology and strategies within the sports betting world, including parlays, teasers, and “the spread.”
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Plannatech Enters Arizona with Hosting Solutions from Internet Vikings

Internet Vikings, a licensed in-state hosting provider for the U.S. iGaming and online sports betting industry, is announcing that it’s supporting Plannatech, a large B2B Provider, now stepping into the B2C space, in its expansion within the United States through an agreement to provide VMware cloud hosting solutions in Arizona.
Plannatech, leveraging the well-established Betcris brand from the America’s sports betting industry, has selected Internet Vikings for its structured setup processes, stable hosting environment, and technical expertise. This agreement ensures that the B2C iGaming and sportsbook operator benefits from a highly secure and reliable infrastructure, with Internet Vikings’ responsive support playing a crucial role in maintaining smooth operations.
“This is our 2nd state with Internet Vikings, who has been an absolute pleasure working with in providing the solid hosting infrastructure we need as we now expand into Arizona this time as the Operator,” said Adam Bjorn, CEO at Plannatech.
“We value our partnership with Plannatech and extending our VMware cloud hosting solutions to Arizona was the perfect next step as they bring new strategic offerings to the U.S. market,” said Rickard Vikström, CEO and Founder of Internet Vikings.
The Arizona sports betting market has seen impressive growth rates, with total handle reaching $791.2M in October 2024. While several operators have struggled to gain traction, Plannatech, utilizing the Betcris brand, is taking a strategic approach and leveraging its extensive experience in competitive markets. By choosing Internet Vikings as their hosting partner, Plannatech ensures a strong, compliant, and resilient digital presence as they expand their U.S. operations.
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Paysecure expands reach across LATAM, showcasing solutions at SIGMA Americas

Paysecure is strengthening its presence across Latin America, addressing the region’s complex payment landscape with advanced payment orchestration solutions. As part of this strategic plan, Paysecure will showcase its cutting-edge platform at SIGMA Americas, taking place April 7-10, at booth N115.
Expanding into new LATAM markets presents businesses with significant challenges, including navigating diverse local payment methods, multi-currency processing, managing multiple Payment Service Providers (PSPs), or ensuring compliance with varying regulations and reducing fraud (Brazil experiences a chargeback rate of approximately 3.48%, while Mexico’s rate stands at about 2.81%).
Already operational in key LATAM markets such as Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica and more, Paysecure is poised to address these payment barriers by offering a single, streamlined API integration and a fully customizable dashboard that allow merchants to gain access to advanced capabilities including:
- Smart transaction routing – The company optimizes payment flows, managing to achieve up to a 15% decrease in payment processing costs by finding the lowest-cost routing options through dynamic selection.
- Comprehensive merchant controls: Paysecure’s intelligent engine allows transaction limits settings, applies cascading logic, and enables 10+ types of real-time reports that analyze trends and customer behavior.
- Dynamic fraud prevention: Its User Trust Score system and adaptive fraud detection tailored to each market ensure an over 10% decrease in fraud-related losses.
- Global payment network: With access to 500+ PSPs and acquirers, Paysecure enables businesses to offer customers their preferred payment methods in any country or currency.
In addition, the company has been shortlisted for ‘Best Online Payments Service 2025’ at the SIGMA Americas Awards Ceremony. The company will also exhibit at the event and attendees can visit Paysecure’s booth (N115) to explore how its solutions can enhance payment security and efficiency in the LATAM market.
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National Football League and WePlay Studios Team Up to Launch NFL Offsides

The National Football League and WePlay Studios are teaming up to launch NFL Offsides, a first-of-its-kind weekly game show where NFL players, Legends, and well-known gaming creators compete in high-energy, video game-inspired challenges. Packed with larger-than-life personalities in a first-of-a-kind format, this is where content meets the gridiron in the most unexpected ways. NFL Offsides will debut on April 15, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT and stream live on Tuesdays during the 2025 offseason on the NFL’s official YouTube channel, with co-streams on featured creators’ channels.
The series will be hosted by Cameron Dicker, nicknamed “Dicker the Kicker,” the Los Angeles Chargers Placekicker and the first NFL player born in Hong Kong, and popular streamer, Ovilee May. She is known for her prominent hosting for esports teams, major game publishers, and professional sports league productions. The premiere will feature NFL player, Daiyan Henley of the Los Angeles Chargers and Todd Gurley, NFL Legend and 2017 NFL Offensive Player of the Year, teaming up with top gaming creators Xaryu and Pikaboo for an exciting episode inspired by classic “Brawl” games.
“NFL Offsides promises to deliver a dynamic mix of sports and gaming content that will strengthen our connection to Gen-Z fan communities,” said Ed Kiang, vice president of video gaming at the NFL. “We’re excited to partner with WePlay Studios to bring this game show to life with NFL players and Legends alongside top gaming creators.”
Each episode of NFL Offsides will be divided into three segments, with unique opportunities for viewers to engage with the talent throughout the show:
- Physical Challenge: A real-life recreation of video game-inspired sets and challenges that will test participants’ physical and strategic skills.
- Mystery Segment: An unpredictable twist where participants could face puzzles, quizzes, or surprise challenges led by the production team or their community in chat.
- Gaming Showdown: The ultimate test of reflexes and teamwork as participants go head-to-head in a leading video game title, pushing their competitive skills to the limit.
The show will be produced by WePlay Studios, a content production team specializing in creating entertainment shows and gaming formats worldwide.
“Sports and video games are united by passion. Inspired by iconic ‘90s game shows, we wanted to bring that nostalgic energy into a fresh format for today’s generation,” said Maksym Bilonogov, chief visionary officer and executive producer at WePlay Studios. “After a decade of refining audience engagement, we’re applying that expertise to NFL Offsides. Partnering with the biggest sports league in America, the NFL is an incredible opportunity.”
Future episodes will feature NFL players, Legends, and top gaming creators, including Terrell Owens, Jeffery Simmons, the Botez sisters, MMG, Repullze, Esfand, and more.
This new series is part of the broader NFL strategy aiming to attract the next generation of fans.
NexTide Media, a creator-first media agency and ad tech solutions partner of WePlay Studios, is driving brand integrations for NFL Offsides – connecting advertisers with this one-of-a-kind gaming-meets-sports experience.
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