The company is happy to tap into the Megaways feature which will be introduced and incorporated into its own game development processes and allow Jelly to further enhance its slot offer.

Revelling in the Megaways Experience with Jelly Entertainment

Megaways games are patented by Big Time Gaming which has been patenting it to third parties in the industry, generating further awareness for the segment and revenue from its unique creation. Now, Jelly Entertainment is the latest company to leverage this feature and implement it into its products which will focus on the UK market at first.

Jelly already has a game in production, Fury of Hyde Megaways, which is part of the broader signature series, Curious Cases. Players are promised “heart-pounding excitement” and a high volatility slot that will come with excellent bonus features and free spins.

Multipliers and boosts are also implemented in the core gameplay, adding to the variety and excitement that builds up as players anticipate realizing a solid win on the reels. The maximum multiplier is set at 10,000x as is the case with most Megaways games, too.

Victoria Newbolt, the marketing lead at Jelly Entertainment, has hailed the arrival of the Megaways feature as part of the developer’s strong portfolio of games. Newbolt said that any game studio would be happy to have the Big Time Gaming feature and benefit from it.

So far as production is concerned, Newbolt is confident that consumers will be happy with what is to follow. “We have some incredible Megaways slots in the works that’ll leverage the hugely popular mechanic but with our unique twist to ensure Jelly’s Megaways titles stand out in any operator game lobby,” she explained.

Jelly Entertainment Continues to Strengthen Its Position in iGaming

Jelly Entertainment recently joined Pariplay’s Ignite platform, giving the studio the opportunity to access a wide network of partners, but also a robust platform that helps with delivery and development, and further slashes costs for studios.

Jelly’s position as a disruptor is yet to be consolidated as the company continues to add to its list of games, and is expected to grow its product offering in the coming months. The Studios secured investment from EveryMatrix back in 2022 and is continuing to be a promising developer in the iGaming sector.

Bet-at-home and EveryMatrix have solidified their existing partnership as the developer’s OddsMatrix solution goes live across all MGA-regulated markets, with a German launch soon to follow. EveryMatrix’s software suite offers various innovative features, promising to boost revenue and efficiency. The mutually beneficial agreement allows Bet-at-home to downsize its team, freeing up more resources to focus on future growth.

Bet-at-Home Is Still Recovering from Recent Misfortunes

The two companies announced their intent to extend their partnership in July 2022. Bet-at-home chose to gradually phase out its existing proprietary platform in favor of EveryMatrix’s comprehensive turnkey solution, powering the operator with a modern sportsbook, casino platform, player management, payments, and affiliate software. With the shift now complete, Bet-at-home faces some imminent changes.

The Tier-1 operator had a troubled 2022, withdrawing from the UK market after leaving Austria the previous year. The shock of these two events continues to impact the company’s bottom line, mostly offsetting any underlying growth. The shift to EveryMatrix’s technology stack is part of a broader consolidation effort, which will see up to 45 employees leave as their jobs get outsourced.

Adopting a new, more streamlined technology platform allows Bet-at-home to gather much-needed momentum, shake off its previous misfortunes and deal with looming macroeconomic challenges. The operator expects to acquire new licenses in Poland and the Netherlands, hoping its high brand recognition would net it a significant customer boost.

EveryMatrix Continues to Excel

Securing Bet-at-home as a core client maintains EveryMatrix’s streak of success. The developer enjoyed stellar 2022 financial results and began the new year with a bang, securing a partnership with Hungary’s national lottery operator. EveryMatrix CEO Ebbe Groes expressed excitement about the Bet-at-home deal, adding that the developer was quickly gaining popularity among global, tier-1 brands.

Going live with bet-at-home is a huge milestone for both our OddsMatrix sportsbook platform and for the business.

Ebbe Groes, CEO of EveryMatrix

Bet-at-home was equally as positive regarding the deal. CEO Marco Falchetto lauded EveryMatrix’s positive results on the operator’s casino division, expressing hope that the success would translate equally to the sportsbook platform, which is responsible for most of the company’s profits. Bet-at-home plans a two-stage launch, beginning with the company’s Malta-licensed businesses, with Germany soon to follow.

The combination of (EveryMatrix’s) outstanding track record, best-in-class technology, and enormous expertise made this an easy choice.

Marco Falchetto, CEO of Bet-at-home

Pursuing closer cooperation is immensely beneficial to both parties. Bet-at-home receives a superior technology solution, bolstering its operations while outsourcing a significant portion of the workload. EveryMatrix secures its ties with one of its most substantial and far-reaching customers to date, substantially improving its brand recognition and gaining access to new markets across Europe. With such a match made in heaven, the two companies can look forward to an outstanding 2023.

The numbers have been revealed by PlayMichigan, a platform that is dedicated to following the locally regulated online gambling market. Prior to the launch of the interstate compact of which the Great Lakes is now part, PokerStars reported peak traffic numbers of around 900 players.

This has gone up more than twice, exceeding 1,800 peak time players, since the launch of the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement or MSIGA, the media argues, as PokerStars continues to surge ahead of other local competitors, including WSOP.com and BetMGM.

Interstate Play Not a Panacea, But Opportunity

While the interstate play is not necessarily a formula for sure-fire success, it is certainly an opportunity to bring together poker aficionados from some of the biggest iGaming states and offer them the opportunity to play against each other across more games and tournaments.

The prize pools and player pools have gone up thanks to the state’s decision to be a part of MSIGA, which encompasses several other states, including Delaware, Nevada, and New Jersey, and this does not account for Pennsylvania, another state where poker has a very strong player base and where PokerStars has been a market leader for many months now.

With the present results in, at least based on the measurements of PlayMichigan, the state’s poker community is set to thrive and PokerStars, to secure the lion’s share. Tournaments are already underway with prize pools reaching as much as $50,000 per event, and offering players from the MSIGA the opportunity to get their game on and vie for excellent prizes in events with decent prize pools.

Michigan joined the shared liquidity on January 1, making a great start to the year, and clearly reaping the benefits of this decision only a month in, as the latest numbers reveal.

Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski – whoever wins this fight will be the UFC Lightweight champion, as well as the highest-ranked fighter in the world. There’s so much at stake, which is why we expect to see a real spectacle.

Oddsmakers don’t think Volk will become a double-champ. Instead, they heavily favor Khabib’s protégé to defend his championship belt. Are they right to think so or will the Aussie fighter pull off an upset in front of his own crowd? Let’s find out!

Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski Odds

*Odds taken from FanDuel on Monday, February 6, 2023.

When, Where, and How to Watch?

• Place: RAC Arena in Perth, Australia
• Date: Saturday, February 11, 2023
• Time: ~10:00 PM ET
• How to Watch: UFC Fight Pass/ESPN+

Reasons Why Islam Makhachev is a -400 Favorite

Islam Makhachev (23-1) is the reigning UFC Lightweight champion who won the championship belt after beating Charles Oliveira by submission last October. He did it in Round 2 with an arm-triangle choke, which is kind of surprising knowing that his Brazilian opponent is a BJJ expert.

By outwrestling Oliveira, Makhachev showed the world that he might be the very best wrestler/grappler in the world today. In fact, some believe that the only man who could beat him on the floor is his mentor, Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Manchester United are playing fantastic soccer lately, which has lifted them up all the way to the No. 3 position in the Premier League table. The bad news for them is that they’re going to miss a couple of key players on Wednesday when they’re playing against Leeds United at Old Trafford.

Online bookmakers believe the banged-up Red Devils are still good enough to win all three points against the boys from Yorkshire. We, however, feel as if a surprise might happen, which is why we urge you to give our Manchester United vs Leeds preview a read until the very end.

Tottenham vs Manchester City Odds

*Odds taken from bet365 on Monday, February 6, 2023.

When, Where, and How to Watch?

• Place: Old Trafford in Manchester, England
• Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2023
• Time: 3:00 PM ET
• How to Watch: Peacock

Manchester United are Imperious at Home

The Red Devils have won each of their previous 13 games played at Old Trafford. Further, they’re without a single loss at home since September when they lost 1-0 to Real Sociedad in the Europa League.

They’ve been in fantastic form since the start of 2023, but there’s one thing that needs to worry them ahead of the clash with Leeds. Their coach Erik ten Haag won’t be able to count on at least five players this Wednesday. The worst thing is that three of those are midfielders.

Donny van de Beek and Christian Eriksen are out with injuries, while Casemiro is suspended after getting a red card in the previous round. Scott McTominay is also struggling with fitness, but we might see him on the pitch against Leeds for a simple reason – there aren’t many other midfielders on Man United’s roster. In fact, the chances are that we’ll see the “McFred” due on the center of the pitch. 

Leeds Are Desperate for Points

American coach Jesse Marsch still doesn’t have to worry much about his job, even though his team hasn’t won a Premier League game for a long time. The last time they won three points in a league match was in November 2022 when they defeated AFC Bournemouth, the team that’s currently in the relegation zone.

Speaking of which, Leeds are dangerously close to the danger zone. They got the same number of points as Everton who are sitting in the 18^th position. The only reason why they’re above is that they have a better score differential than the Toffees.

Knowing all this, it’s clear that they’re desperate for points. Unfortunately, beating Manchester United at Old Trafford seems like a mission impossible for Marsch’s boys. Still, they might be able to grab themselves a point.

Manchester United vs Leeds Prediction

Leeds are a feisty bunch, who always fight until the end. Their fighting spirit could be crucial in Wednesday’s game, as they need to fight hard to dominate the center of the pitch. If they can pull it off, they have every right to hope for a draw.

Still, knowing how good Man United’s forwards have been lately (especially Marcus Rashford), we’re worried that they might put one away. Nevertheless, even if they win, Man United won’t blow out Leeds. That’s why our pick for Wednesday’s game is Leeds +1.5.

Pick: Leeds +1.5

UK’s National Lottery operator, Camelot UK Lotteries Limited, announced this weekend the end of its ongoing acquisition by the winner of the fourth National Lottery license in the country, Allwyn Group.

Transaction Completed

The completion of the transaction with Allwyn brought together two leading lottery operators ahead of the start of the next National Lottery license at the beginning of 2024, heralding the upcoming new and exciting chapter for the National Lottery. Camelot will continue to operate the lottery until its license expiry in January 2024.

The operator which is currently running lotteries in Austria, the Czech Republic, Greece, Cyprus and Italy, saw the transaction as a natural continuation and consolidation in the UK market after Camelot admitted to having lost the competitive bid for the fourth National Lottery license.

Camelot was threatening to take the UK Gambling Commission to court for alleged violations of the bidding process but in the end, decided not to pursue legal action and admit defeat, and thus, paved the way for Allwyn’s takeover bid.

The acquisition was first confirmed in October when the Czech Republic-based pan-European lottery operator announced it was in talks with Camelot to acquire its UK business, and in January, the UK Gambling Commission approved the acquisition and greenlighted the transaction completion.

Upon completion, the acquisition also triggered several previously announced changes to the board and management team of Camelot, including the stepping down of Camelot’s Chairman since 2018, Sir Hugh Robertson, who was replaced by Sir Keith Mills.

Following the departure of Nigel Railton, former Chief Financial Officer Clare Swindell and former Commercial Director Neil Brocklehurst, were appointed as Co-Chief Executive Officers to lead Camelot into its new business chapter.

Bridging the UK with the US

Allwyn went one step further and entered into an agreement with Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan to acquire Camelot Lottery Solutions group of companies for an undisclosed fee and gain a much-coveted entry into the US lottery market.

Chicago-based Camelot LS Group has long-term agreements to operate the Illinois Lottery as a private manager and to partner with the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery and help the lottery enhance its operations, and its acquisition is seen by Allwyn as an essential step for the group’s future growth path.

Allwyn said that the transaction that is expected to close in the first quarter of 2023 would not bring changes to Camelot LS Group leadership team and that the team members would continue to serve its lottery partners, leveraging Allwyn’s in-depth lottery operating experience gained in over a decade in Europe.