Geckos Games’ Mobile Platform Integrates Elite Titles Including eBasketball and Counter-Strike to Provide 24/7 Sports-Led Entertainment
Esports data, odds, and digital betting product provider PandaScore has finalized a commercial partnership with Thrillzz, a prominent US-focused social sportsbook developed by Geckos Games.
Under the terms of the agreement, Thrillzz will incorporate PandaScore’s specialized esports feeds to roll out a diverse competitive gaming menu for its players. The expanded selection will feature eBasketball, Counter-Strike, League of Legends, and Dota 2, building on the success of an esports soccer product that is already operational on the platform.
The alliance comes during a period of rapid domestic scaling for Thrillzz, which has surpassed one million downloads across more than 40 US states. The brand’s rapid product execution and user-centric interface aim to keep sports fans engaged at all hours of the day.
Expanding Beyond Traditional Sports with 24/7 Action
Virtual soccer has served as an early traffic driver for Thrillzz. With the next traditional football season approaching, both companies aim to capitalize on this interest by offering continuous live games, real-time statistics, and interactive tracking.
The introduction of multiplayer online battle arenas (MOBAs) and tactical shooters provides the platform with a broader entertainment offering, extending player options beyond standard sports calendars.
Overview of Thrillzz’s Integrated Esports Suite
| Competitive Discipline | Integration Status | Target Player Demographics & Appeal |
| Esports Soccer | Already Active | Attracts traditional football fans with fast-paced, continuous simulations. |
| eBasketball | Newly Launched | Serves basketball enthusiasts with round-the-clock virtual matchups. |
| League of Legends | Newly Launched | Taps into the highly popular MOBA market with global tournament coverage. |
| Dota 2 | Newly Launched | Delivers strategic fantasy action for competitive gaming fans. |
| Counter-Strike | Newly Launched | Features tactical, round-based shooter action with high-frequency live events. |
For PandaScore, the commercial agreement strengthens its position as a primary business-to-business supplier for operators seeking to engage younger demographics. The developer’s trading department works directly with its software partners to customize the odds-making and risk-management processes.
Executive Commentary: Leveraging Post-World Cup Momentum
Corporate leadership from both organizations emphasized that high-quality, continuous digital sports content is crucial for maintaining player retention on modern social sportsbooks.
Oliver Niner, Head of B2B at PandaScore, highlighted the strategic timing of the integration:
“Thrillzz has built real momentum in the US social space, and we are delighted to support that growth with an esports offering that gives its players genuine choice and round-the-clock action. Our esports soccer product has already found an audience on the platform, and after so much interest in the World Cup the timing could not be better to broaden the range further. We look forward to working closely with the team as they continue to scale.”
Chen Sheleg, CPO and Co-founder of Geckos Games, discussed how the new titles meet the demands of their player base:
“Thrillzz Social Sports players want competitive, sports-led entertainment that does not stop when the whistle blows, and PandaScore gives us exactly that. Adding a full esports range, on top of the soccer product already performing so well, lets us deliver the kind of 24/7 experience our community is looking for. PandaScore’s products and the support of its trading team made this an easy partnership to move forward with.”
