ThrillTech Launches ThrillArena as a Player-Funded Tournament Platform

by Dimitri Dimitrov Published on September 28, 2026
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Key Takeaways
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Player-Funded Model: — ThrillArena replaces operator-funded prizes with opt-in, player-funded side bets that build bigger prize pools
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Multi-Vertical Integration — The platform unites SlotsArena, LiveArena, and SportsArena into a single automated tournament proposition
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Advanced Engagement Features — Features include dynamic point systems, daily and weekly payouts, monthly seasons, and player-versus-player Battle Mode
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Debut Showcase — ThrillArena is available for live demonstrations at the SBC Summit in Lisbon at stand B331

New Side-Bet Solution Spans Casino, Live, and Sports Verticals to Deliver Sustainable Prize Pools and Incremental Operator Revenue

Side bets specialist ThrillTech has officially announced the launch of ThrillArena, an innovative tournament platform designed to transform how operators engage and reward players across casino, live casino, and sports betting verticals. Operating on a 100% player-funded model, ThrillArena eliminates the need for operator-funded prize pools by utilizing opt-in side bets to build larger prize pots while generating incremental revenue.

Covering multiple gaming segments through SlotsArena, LiveArena, and SportsArena, the platform is powered by ThrillTech’s proprietary points engine. The system incorporates a calibrated, dynamic scoring mechanism that keeps competitions engaging and balanced, ensuring that players who join later in a tournament still have realistic opportunities to climb the leaderboard. Operators can facilitate daily and weekly payouts alongside longer-term monthly seasons, while Battle Mode introduces limited player-versus-player challenges for added competitive interaction.

Executive Perspective

Benjamin Bradtke, Co-Founder at ThrillTech, commented on the release:

“ThrillArena represents the evolution of tournaments: turning them from an operator-funded promotional cost into a player-funded engagement and revenue opportunity. By combining side bets, automated tournaments and competitive player-v-player mechanics across Casino, Live and Sports, we’re giving operators a new way to create bigger moments for players while building a more sustainable tournament model.”

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Benjamin Bradtke, Co-Founder at ThrillTech · Official Body Primary
"ThrillArena represents the evolution of tournaments: turning them from an operator-funded promotional cost into a player-funded engagement and revenue opportunity. By combining side bets, automated tournaments and competitive player-v-player mechanics across Casino, Live and Sports, we’re giving operators a new way to create bigger moments for players while building a more sustainable tournament model."
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