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ESPN BET opens first retail sportsbook

Hollywood Casino at Greektown has unveiled its new ESPN BET branded sportsbook and restaurant on the upper floor of the 100,000-square-foot Downtown Detroit casino in the US. This sportsbook is the first ESPN BET branded retail location to open across PENN Entertainment’s portfolio of properties. The ESPN BET sportsbook and restaurant offers guests approximately 4,500 […]

April 25, 2024

Forecast: Handheld gaming devices near 30m in 2028

Research from Omdia reveals 19.3 million handheld gaming devices were sold globally in 2023. The Games Handhelds Database forecast, which spans the full breadth of dedicated handheld gaming hardware, estimates this will grow to 29.3 million units by 2028. Handheld gaming experienced a resurgence led by the Nintendo Switch, following its displacement by mobile gaming […]

April 24, 2024

Forecast: New tech could help travelling VR gaming

Vehicle passengers using VR headsets to pass the time during travel could be set to enjoy games which move at ‘ludicrous speed’ without experiencing motion sickness, researchers say. A team of human-computer interaction specialists from the UK and Canada have developed the first system to manage motion sickness in VR which also allows users to […]

April 24, 2024

MCM Comic Con, EGX combine events this October

ReedPop has announced that MCM Comic Con and EGX will co-locate at ExCeL London this October. Taking place from October 25th – 27th, this will be the first time the two events bring together the UK’s largest pop culture and video games conventions under one roof. MCM Comic Con hosts an array of guests, authors, […]

April 23, 2024

Sky adds new features to Entertainment OS

Sky has announced a raft of new updates that are set to launch on Sky Glass and Sky Stream through its Entertainment Operating System (OS). New features include a personalised recommendation rail, enhanced voice control options and lower latency on Sky Sports Main Event. These join over 500 updates made to Entertainment OS since the […]

April 19, 2024By Nik Roseveare

The Digital Arena: Enhancing fan engagement through online sports betting

In recent years, the intersection of digital technology and sports has transformed how fans interact with their favourite games. Online sports betting has emerged as a pivotal component of this digital arena, providing a dynamic platform for fan engagement, just like wetten.com. This form of betting allows fans to place wagers on various sports events […]

April 18, 2024

Empowering Underdogs: Online betting’s role in democratising sports

In recent years, online betting has transformed from a niche activity to a pervasive global phenomenon, thanks to the proliferation of the internet and mobile technology. This digital revolution has democratised access to betting platforms, allowing anyone with an internet connection to participate. Unlike traditional betting systems, which were often localised and limited to professional […]

April 18, 2024

When digital meets traditional: The fusion of online casinos with broadcasting

The last few years have seen a remarkable fusion between digital entertainment and traditional broadcasting methods. This blend, which includes the rising synergy between online casino platforms and traditional broadcast media, has introduced innovative entertainment forms, captivating global audiences. This integration is transforming entertainment experiences and redefining audience interaction with broadcasting. The Shift from Cable […]

April 12, 2024

Indie hit Dredge getting live-action adaptation

Dredge, a fishing game developed by independent studio Black Salt Games, is one of the latest video games to be slated for release in movie theatres. Can this indie darling make a splash on the big screen? Production company Studio Kitchen certainly hopes so, as the trend of adapting video games into live-action motion pictures […]

April 11, 2024

Sky Broadband, Guild launch women’s eSports initiative

A women’s only eSports initiative has launched in the UK, in a bid to improve diversity and inclusion in the gaming world. The series of tournaments, kicking off this April, provide a platform for women gamers to showcase their skills. It is the first women’s eSports tournament to award professional contracts as well as cash […]

April 11, 2024