NetBet UK signs new partnership with Gaming Corps

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BETBY, the premium sports betting supplier, has announced the expansion of its long-standing partnership with 4rabet, building on their initial agreement to provide premium sportsbook solutions. This enhanced collaboration is now focused on capturing growth opportunities in the Asian market.

4rabet brings “extensive expertise and a deep understanding of the Asian market,” which will support BETBY’s goal of expanding its presence in the region. BETBY plans to introduce a variety of content and features specifically tailored for the Asian gaming community.

This latest development with a key industry partner further solidifies BETBY’s reputation for establishing successful partnerships, following several similar expansions announced in recent months.

Chris Nikolopoulos, CCO at BETBY, commented: “We are thrilled to expand our presence in the Asian market alongside 4rabet. We recognize the vast potential in the region and are dedicated to providing an exceptional sportsbook solution and betting experience for players there. This partnership is a significant milestone in our mission to deliver innovative betting experiences, including our popular esports content, that resonate with the Asian audience.”

Alex Petrenko, Head of Sportsbook at 4rabet, added: “4rabet continues to enhance its specialized offerings for the Asian market through strong partnerships with industry leaders, guided by our comprehensive 360-degree approach. BETBY shares our commitment to delivering top-tier sports betting entertainment, and I am confident that this long-term partnership will be mutually beneficial for both companies.”

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Skyesports, a premier global IP builder for gaming and esports, has unveiled its 2025 esports roadmap for the game, Counter-Strike 2 (CS2). As a part of this, the Chennai-based esports company has announced 4 international CS2 events, all set to take place in India with teams from around the world and a cumulative prize pool of INR 14.68 Crore ($1.75 million). This prize pool and roadmap marks one of the most significant investments by Skyesports to date and aligns with the company’s vision of building globally recognized esports IPs from India.

Commenting on the announcement, Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO, Skyesports, said, “Our vision since inception in 2018 was to create indigenous IPs and bring international players and teams to India. The 2025 CS2 esports roadmap is a testament to that as we will be hosting all four events in India, with global teams participating. These tournaments will not only strengthen Skyesports’ position as a global esports brand but also showcase India as a crucial market for world-class international esports events.”

The schedule, tournament names, and individual prize pool for these four CS2 tournaments are as follows:

• Skyesports Souvenir 2025: Feb. 17 to 23, 2025 ($250,000 – INR 2.09 Crore)
• Skyesports Masters 2025: May 26 to June 1, 2025 ($500,000 – INR 4.12 Crore)
• Skyesports Championship 2025: Sept. 15 to 21, 2025 ($500,000 – INR 4.12 Crore)
• Skyesports World Tour 2025: Nov. 10 to 16, 2025 ($500,000 – INR 4.12 Crore)

Additionally, the Skyesports Masters 2025, the Skyesports Championship 2025, and the Skyesports World Tour 2025 qualify as Tier 1 events for their substantial prize pool and caliber of participating teams, per the tournament guidelines by Valve, the developer of CS2. These events will mark the first time India will play host to Tier 1 events for the game with global and world-class esports organizations participating. All of the events will see 8 teams traveling to India to compete for the title and the lion’s share of the prize pool.

The three Tier 1 events will also feature Open Qualifiers to touch grassroots esports athletes across India, Europe, North and South America, and the Rest of Asia. With India having a separate Open Qualifier, Skyesports will be able to ensure Indian participation in these events, giving a chance to emerging esports athletes from the country to compete against the best of the world.

Sudarshan S, Head of PC Esports at Skyesports, added, “Being an India-based esports company, we are able to ensure that local esports players are given a platform to showcase their skills and compete in the biggest CS2 events of the world. Additionally, we believe in the power of grassroots and that’s why we will be hosting open qualifiers across different regions globally.”

The global esports market is on a rapid rise, expected to be valued at $7.5 Billion by 2030, growing from $2.1 Billion in 2023 at a CAGR of 21.5 percent, per Verified Market Research. As such, Skyesports’ roadmap comes at a crucial juncture to position India as a global player in esports. Additionally, India had 453.9 million gamers in 2023, a number projected to rise to 730.7 million by 2028, per Niko Partners, making the country one of the fastest-growing gaming markets globally.

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Amusnet has announced strategic partnership with casino platform BetFounders. This collaboration is crucial to Amusnet’s strategy to deepen its engagement with the African market. Initially focusing on Ghana, the partnership will lay the foundation for a broader expansion across the continent.

“Our primary goal is establishing a strong presence in Africa, starting with Ghana as our first partnership. We’re focusing on expanding our portfolio to cater to the unique needs of the African market. This involves offering localised content and services while constantly enhancing and diversifying our game offerings to meet African players’ evolving tastes and preferences. We are committed to integrating more culturally relevant games, unique promotions, and tailored experiences that resonate with our audience. Ghana is just the beginning; we’re already planning to extend our reach to other African countries under the BetFounders partnership, ensuring that we become a key player in the continent’s gaming landscape,” Hamed Rahimi, Regional Business Development Manager at Amusnet, said.

“The partnership with Amusnet is an important milestone for BetFounders. The benefits of this collaboration are varied, including access to a wide array of innovative gaming solutions that enhance our platform’s offerings. Amusnet’s cutting-edge technology complements our existing infrastructure, allowing us to deliver a more engaging and immersive user experience,” Artur Harutyunyan, Co-Founder and CEO of BetFounders, said.