How it all began
The B.F.T.H. Arena Awards took place in Yerevan, Armenia, gathering a diverse and international crowd of game creators, designers, seasoned professionals, and newcomers. Participants showcased their talents and unique approach to creating out-of-the-box iGaming content that incorporated brand motifs from at least one renowned BetConstruct product – Mr. First, Akneye, Bahamut, or FTN. Winners were announced in an epic showdown, receiving global recognition and praise.
The wait was not long for the second iteration of the event, this time revamped as Ortak x. B.F.T.H. Arena Awards. Held once again in Armenia’s capital city in July 2024, it caused quite a stir in the industry, receiving hundreds of submissions from both top-tier and novice developers. It also served as an introduction to the Ortak initiative, an innovative platform that has been turning heads since its launch.
It was during this event that PopOK Gaming’s First Balloon NFT collection went live, meeting positive response. While celebrating excellence and novel ideas, Ortak x. B.F.T.H. Arena Awards ‘24 perfectly blended traditional gaming elements with cutting-edge technologies like NFTs.An unprecedented growth
After two successful predecessors, the announcement for Ortak x. B.F.T.H. Arena Awards 3.0 was highly anticipated – and it did not disappoint. Growing in scope each year to keep up with industry trends, 5 new Ortak-assigned and 4 Ortak-related casino categories have been added to the Awards list. These open up hidden opportunities for innovation. What is more, the venue has changed from Yerevan to UAE’s Ras Al Khaimah.
This location is quite fitting, as Ras Al Khaimah is UAE’s newly emerging tech and iGaming hub, attracting top minds and visionaries from around the world. The news of Ortak x. B.F.T.H. Arena Awards 3.0 being held at the grand InterContinental in Ras Al Khaimah has sparked a frenzy in the industry, with more than 70 developers sending in over 150 unique submissions in total. The event is also a platform where iGaming and blockchain technology come together at the cusp of a new era in both sectors.
The epitome of innovation
The concept behind Ortak x. B.F.T.H. Arena Awards 3.0 is breaking all limits. All participants are actively encouraged to venture into uncharted territory and come up with their most innovative work based on the pre-defined rules. A third party auditing company will oversee the entire voting process to ensure fairness.
On top of all the perks that Ortak x B.F.T.H. Arena Awards 3.0 is offering, it has been officially announced that every participant game in the event will be promoted. The reason behind this decision is to support growth and development in the gaming industry. While the grand finale of the event is not yet revealed, nothing less than a spectacular extravaganza is expected.
The days are counting down to December 13th and anticipation is in the air as the industry prepares for the incredible Ortak x B.F.T.H. Arena Awards 3.0 in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.
