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ESV5 Completes Merger with Ninjas in Pyjamas, Accelerated Globalization Process

January 11, 2023 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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ESV5 E-SPORT GROUP CO., a comprehensive digital sports group in China, is pleased to announce that the Group has completed the merger with the professional Swedish esports organization, “Ninjas in Pyjamas” (NIP), through an equity share swap. Following the merger, the combined entity is named NIP Group, Mario Ho, ESV5 Chairman, will become the chairman and co-CEO of NIP group, and Hicham Chahine, the CEO of NIP, will become co-CEO of NIP Group and continue as CEO of Ninjas in Pyjamas.

With the business plan of the merger, NIP Group will fully expand its overseas business and become a global comprehensive digital sports group covering the Chinese, European and South American markets. The merger is one of the largest cross-border mergers and acquisitions in the global esports industry to date. Furthermore, this means the long-awaited arrival of the Ninjas in Pyjamas brand to the League of Legends Pro League is close – the Group is thrilled to confirm that the former Victory Five squad will finally play as NIP from 2023 onward, and eStar Gaming will continue to operate independently.

As one of the largest and most influential esports groups in the world, NIP Group covers China, Europe, South America, and operates well-known esports brands including Ninjas in Pyjamas and eStar Gaming, with around 40 million followers on social media platforms worldwide. NIP Group now fields teams in a multitude of game titles on PC and mobile platforms, including League of Legends, Honor of Kings, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Rainbow Six:Siege and VALORANT etc. It has home courts in Wuhan and Shenzhen, as well as offices in Stockholm and Sao Paulo.

Specialized in the development of the esports industry, NIP Group focuses on building the digital sports industry chain and operates a diverse portfolio of brands, including MAG Studio, a top-tier events production company in China. Likewise, Shinobi Studio offers content production and esports team management services to Western sports clubs looking to enter the space. Another Group brand, eStar Entertainment, a leading esports talent agency in China, has signed over 10,000 content creators, covering mainstream Chinese live broadcast platforms such as Douyu, Huya, and Douyin.

One of the world’s most legendary esports clubs, NIP was founded in June 2000 and now fields teams in CS:GO, Rainbow Six: Siege, VALORANT and FIFA. With north of 5 million followers, NIP is one of the most well-known and successful teams in the history of Counter-Strike (CS). Its legacy has earned the brand wide recognition in China along with a nickname: the “Faith Team”.

“ESV5 and NIP have been in contact and discussions since 2020, and we are delighted about the union”, Mario Ho said, “NIP has been an esports brand for over 20 years with very high-quality brand assets which helps us in our commitment to become a more popular and valuable global digital sports group. Both parties will fully realize the complementary advantages and resource sharing and fully open the international layout of NIP Group.”

Hicham Chahine said, “We’re incredibly excited to finally complete our merger establishing NIP Group. Our complementary strengths will help us reach a much wider esports and gaming audience on an unrivaled global scale. It all starts today, in the LPL and beyond”. Hicham continues “I think we can now officially say that we are truly the first global esports organization.”

Gaming Innovation Group signs established casino in Switzerland

January 10, 2023 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), has today signed a Head of Terms agreement with an established land-based and digital casino operator in Switzerland, for the provision of its award-winning player account management platform (PAM).

Powered by leading technology and built to suit highly complex regulated markets, this announcement marks GiG’s entry into the burgeoning Swiss igaming marketplace, starting the new year in a similar fashion to 2022, in which it enjoyed a growth in demand for its full suite of solutions from operators around the world.

For its Platform and Sportsbook, GiG now offers innovative and proprietary products with an unparalleled geographical footprint, including certifications in 29 markets worldwide and 7 further markets currently in development. This provides GiG’s partners an unparalleled number of regulated markets accessible through its platform and sportsbook solutions.

Having opened as recently as 2019, the regulated Swiss market is proving an attractive proposition for retail operators, as they look to take advantage of the opportunities online iGaming offers in the region. With 11 online casinos currently licensed and regulated by the Swiss Federal Gaming Board, the market is expected to grow to over €400m GGR by 2024, according to information supplied by H2 Gambling Data.

It is expected that the full contract will be signed with the casino operator in Q1 2023 with a projected go-live in Q1 2024. The agreement has been proposed for an initial period of five years, with the opportunity to be further renewed.

Richard Brown, CEO of GiG said: “Partnering with an established and well regarded retail partner in the Swiss market has long been a goal of ours, and this opportunity will allow us to showcase our market leading technology in another highly regulated but growing market.”

ZITRO WILL SHOWCASE ITS LATEST INNOVATIONS AT ICE LONDON 2023

January 10, 2023 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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Zitro will exhibit its range of products at the upcoming ICE London, to be held at ExCeL from February 7-9, 2023. At booth #N3-550, the company will showcase exciting new content designed to enhance player engagement and maximize operators’ profits. With a philosophy of providing exceptional products and the most reliable service and technology, Zitro will unveil a portfolio of ground-breaking games that are the result of the hard work and commitment of its team and leadership. Zitro’s reliability, first-class support and constant drive for innovation have been the key to the company’s success, because Winning is not about luck!

Zitro promises a series of exciting surprises and innovations that will demonstrate how operators can benefit from brilliant ideas and increase profitability though state-of-the-art gaming products. Among the novelties, Zitro will showcase a collection of brand-new games and proven performers featured on the 4 different GLARE form-factors.

Sebastian Salat, International President of Zitro: “This year’s edition will be a wonderful opportunity to meet once again at the ICE Show with European customers and show them all the greatest games we have developed for the market. Zitro is excited to be part of one of the biggest industry events during a period of rapid recovery in the European markets. Over the past year we have focused on creating innovative products that we are confident will continue to exceed customer and player expectations”.

CT Interactive with a pile-up of cascading and cluster games on ICE London 2023

January 10, 2023 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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CT Interactive, the global online software provider, is set to showcase the quality and variety of its expanding content offering at ICE Totally Gaming 2023.

“It would be an exciting start for 2023, shaping up to be exceptional for CT Interactive as we plan to add more exclusive games and a new Jackpot concept to our portfolio. At ICE, we will reveal a range of our exclusive cluster and cascading games and introduce you to our product pipeline for the year. And all this is complemented by the special events that will take place at our stand N5-130”, said Milena Tsankarska, Business Development Manager for EMEA at CT Interactive.

The lively stand will feature our products, driven by a mascot of our popular game, which will add to the presentation of our expanding range of offerings. Attendees will be welcomed to the CT Interactive world at an elegant stand with visuals of the company`s bestseller content and the upcoming one crafted to meet the needs of CT Interactive`s customers worldwide.

Following the success of the first cascading game, Win Storm, CT Interactive will present a magnificent collection of cascading and cluster games, including the newest one, Treasure Chase, and enchanting Jackpot concept and gaming solutions. Marked for release later this year are more cascading games and special releases.

“ICE London is one of the largest gaming showcases in the world. We are excited to show our improved portfolio. We will meet many new clients and we plan to conclude many deals that will allow us to expand our reach globally”, said Martin Ivanov, Director of Business Development Americas.

Adding new games to its portfolio, taking on new adventures with its famous characters, and continuously releasing games with new and dynamic themes, CT Interactive is focused on further diversifying its wide-ranging and quality content offering throughout 2023.

The team of experts representing CT Interactive at ICE London 2023 includes Martin Ivanov, Director of Business Development Americas; Milena Tsankarska, Head of Business Development EMEA; Antonio Donov, Business Development Manager EMEA; Diego Verano, Head of Business Development LatAm; Silvia Hristova, Head of CRM; Kiril Kirilov, CRM.

Hub88 integrates 7777 gaming’s casino content

January 10, 2023 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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Platform provider Hub88 has signed a partnership with 7777 gaming, a deal which sees the company incorporate the supplier’s exciting casino content.

Hub88’s renowned platform offering provides instant access to leading iGaming suppliers via a single API integration. As part of the latest partnership, 7777 gaming has made more than 100 exciting and highly entertaining titles available on Hub88’s platform.

The deal enables 7777 gaming to reach a wide range of licensed brands that operate in a variety of key regulated markets, introducing its content to new audiences and reinforcing its presence across the globe.

In the last few months, the games provider has announced several partnerships with providers and operators. The latest deal continues the company’s commercial momentum and gives it another strong addition to its network of partners.

Elena Shaterova, CCO at 7777 gaming said: “We’re delighted to have partnered with a popular and like-minded company like Hub88 with its platform boasting an incredible network that we’re glad to be included in.

“Everyone at 7777 gaming is looking forward to working with Hub88 and giving more players across the globe access to our titles. We feel that our games are more than ready to be added to MGA markets and beyond.”

Ollie Castleman, Head of Hub88 added: “Forming a partnership with 7777 gaming was a simple decision as the company shares our values, notably our goal of delivering top-quality products that add value and excitement.

“We’re thrilled to add the supplier’s incredible product portfolio as 7777 gaming’s titles walk in a class of their own. We look forward to working with them and reinforcing the partnership in the near future.”

7777 gaming recently acquired an MGA license and is now primed to enter new territories with its portfolio consisting of more than 100 online casino games.

SBC Summit Barcelona doubles in size to meet exhibitor demand

January 9, 2023 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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The leading events and media company SBC is excited to announce the return of its global betting and iGaming exhibition and conference, SBC Summit Barcelona, on 19-21 September.

Over 10,000 influential decision-makers, including 2,000 operator representatives and 1,000 affiliate representatives, will attend the show at the Fira de Barcelona Montjuïc. The event will showcase 300 top exhibitors and feature 80+ hours of conference content delivered by 450 of the industry’s most brilliant minds.

This year, due to popular demand after the overwhelming success of the event’s 2022 edition, SBC will double the size of the exhibition space. The enlarged area will cover an impressive 38,000 square metres, slightly bigger than Espanyol’s RCDE Stadium, which hosted the SBC Football Championship last year.

To help attendees easily locate and connect with the companies they are interested in, SBC will divide the exhibition floor into five distinct zones and run separate conference stages for each vertical. In addition to the zone-specific conference rooms, there will be two additional stages focused on Leadership and Global Gaming (Stage 1) and Sports Sponsorship and Player Protection (Stage 7).

Top industry leaders such as Adi Dhandhania (COO, North America Interactive, Bally’s Corporation), Jesper Svensson (CEO, Betsson Group), Maarja Pärt (CEO, Yolo Group), and Sam Sadi (CEO, LiveScore Group) will be among the speakers covering leadership issues.

Rasmus Sojmark, CEO & Founder of SBC, said: “The feedback for this event has been extraordinarily positive, making it a must-attend show for the global sports betting and iGaming community. The 2023 floor plan is looking strong, even though the event is still nine months away, and we have already secured some top names as speakers. The Barcelona show covers every vertical, allowing attendees to network with the right people, access top-quality products and content, and experience unforgettable moments!”

In the Sports Betting Zone, attendees will have the opportunity to discover innovative solutions from sports betting leaders such as 1xbet, Altenar, BetConstruct, Delasport, Digitain, Fast Track, IGP, Pinnacle, Soft2bet, Sportingtech, and Stats Perform.

The expert speaker lineup will include Anders Hauberg Nielsen (Global Head of Sportsbook, Betcris), Andreas Bardun (CEO, KTO Group), Andy Wright (SVP Trading, Fanatics), Endre Nesset (President, Coolbet), and Matt Scarrott (Director of Emerging Markets, BetVictor), who will discuss the current and future state of sports betting.

In the Casino & iGaming Zone, event visitors can learn about the keys to creating a successful casino offering by visiting exhibitors such as Alea Gaming, Amusnet Interactive, Codium, EGT Digital, Evoplay, Platipus Gaming, Smartsoft Gaming, Spribe and Softswiss.

Allan Auning-Hansen (CEO, CEGO/Spilnu.dk), Bernd Henning (Chief Casino Director, Bet3000), Jack Anthony (Head of Product, Eyas Gaming), Lucas Lebleu (Casino Director, Betcris), and Tim Parker (CEO, SuperSeven) will be among the panellists who will guide the attendees through the potential and the challenges of various casino products and innovations.

In the Payments & Compliance Zone, visitors can meet exhibitors such as Adyen, AstroPay, Aurum Solutions, BVNK, COLIBRIX, Emerchantpay, IDnow, ISX Financial, Payment Center, and Trustly.

Attendees of the Payment & Compliance conference stage will have the chance to hear from esteemed experts such as Agata Smilgin (Head of Payments, The Luck Factory), Alex Henderson (Chief Compliance Officer, Netbet), Isabelle Delisle (Head of Group Payments, Pinnacle) and Mickael Marceau (Director of Payment Solutions, Kindred Group).

The Affiliate, Media & Marketing Zone will be a hub of activity with operators, affiliates, and media showcasing their products. Exhibitors include 7StarsPartners, 247 Partners, Betcris, Betsson Group, Better Collective, BetWinner, Kaizen Gaming, MegaPari Partners, Pin-Up Global, TonyBet, and VBet.

The speaker lineup for this zone focused on affiliate marketing, SEO, and market research includes professionals such as Andrea Bellezza (VP of EU & Asia Pacific Markets, KaFe Rocks), Asbjørn Bieling-Hansen (Director of Paid Marketing, GIG), Caroline Broman (Head of SEO, Betsson Group), Dmitry Belianin (CCO, PMI), Peter Gunni (CCO, Traffic Lab), and Sebastian Erfurth (COO, Casino.online).

The Emerging Tech, Blockchain & Metaverse Zone will provide a unique opportunity to discuss the technologies shaking up the industry by introducing forward-thinking solutions. Exhibitors in this zone include Blockotech, CoinsPaid, CryptoSnack, Damex, and Incode.

One of the highlights of this zone will be the in-person keynote speech of metaverse trailblazer and best-selling author of ‘The Metaverse: And How It Will Revolutionise Everything,’ Matthew Ball.

Other tech-focused speakers in the impressive lineup include Nick Maroudas (Global CTO, Kwiff), Oron Barber (CEO, CoinPoint Group), Sten Andersen (Chief of Innovation & Future Affairs, ATG) and Stuart Morrison (CEO, Crypto Snack).

Spinomenal obtains supplier licence in Greece

January 9, 2023 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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Spinomenal, the leading iGaming content provider, is set to launch its superlative collection of slots within the Greek iGaming market.

The Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC), awarded Spinomenal with its Manufacturer A1 Suitability licence, which means players in Greece will have seamless access to Spinomenal’s innovative and remarkable games.

Having already met the strict standards and requirements by regulators such as MGA, Romania’s ONJN and the UKGC, Spinomenal can now count the Hellenic Gaming Commission amongst its impressive list.

Spinomenal has carved out a stellar reputation for numerous classics such as Demi Gods II, Majestic King and Book of Rampage. Greek players will also be able to immerse themselves within Spinomenal’s ground-breaking Universe concept which brings together storylines from several favourite games.

Spinomenal’s CEO, Lior Shvartz, commented: “Entering the Greek market is another top achievement for our business and perfectly wraps up another strong year. Our presence in Greece forms a major part of our expansion strategy within the leading regulated iGaming markets.”

Matthew Muscat appointed Videoslots CFO

January 8, 2023 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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Leading operator starts 2023 with internal promotion

Leading casino operator Videoslots has promoted Matthew Muscat to the position of Chief Finance Officer (CFO).

Muscat has been at Videoslots for almost four years, beginning as Head of Finance, climbing the ranks to then become Finance Director before acceding to the new role.

During his tenure, together with his predecessor, he assisted in developing processes and overseeing the finance function in fulfilling its obligations brought about by new products, licenses, regulations and rapid company growth.

Ulle Skottling, Deputy CEO at Videoslots, said: “Matthew has been a huge asset to the finance team at Videoslots and his dedication made him a stand-out candidate for the role of CFO.

“With him at the helm we have someone who has the company’s best interests at heart. We look forward to watching this area of the business develop and grow in the coming months.”

Prior to joining Videoslots, Muscat was Senior Finance Manager at Bethard Group for three years and he has vast experience within accounting and auditing.

Matthew Muscat, Chief Finance Officer at Videoslots, said: “Having been at the company for almost four years, I am indebted to the trust shown in me to become Videoslots’ new CFO. I am delighted for this opportunity to keep driving the company as a financial success.

“The finance team here is a hugely important part of how the company operates and my job will be to ensure that we make things as smooth as possible for all our partners and customers.”

QuinnBet seal extended partnership with odds comparison platform Oddschecker

January 7, 2023 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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QuinnBet is delighted to announce a two-year extension of their current partnership with top odds comparison platform Oddschecker.

This extended deal will see QuinnBet’s betting offers and odds featured in odds comparison tables on all of the sporting event pages on Oddschecker, available both on mobile and desktop, throughout 2023 and 2024.

Additionally, QuinnBet will also be included in Oddschecker’s mobile app, which allows punters to compare odds on all of the biggest sporting action in the UK and Ireland, including football, horse racing, tennis, golf, and much more.

Speaking about the partnership, Jamie Pinner, Oddschecker’s MD, said:”QuinnBet have become a valued partner over the course of the last year. They are a great asset to our site and we are delighted to showcase their product, odds and offers to our audience. We look forward to continuing to work alongside QuinnBet and hope to help them achieve strong growth throughout 2023 and beyond.”

QuinnBet’s Managing Director, Stephen Kelly added: “We are delighted to extend our partnership with Oddschecker, who has been a great partner to us in 2022. We have some of the most competitive odds in the industry, particularly across customer favourites such as UK and Irish horse racing, together with football. Oddschecker is one of the top betting comparison platforms out there and as such the partnership makes sense for us, to further showcase the excellent value that customers can achieve by betting with QuinnBet”.

FIRST LOOK GAMES WELCOMES RAW IGAMING TO ITS PLATFORM

January 7, 2023 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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First Look Games has added yet another big-name studio to its growing roster of partners after putting pen to paper on a deal with RAW iGaming, the studio that positions itself as the pink shark in the sea of sameness.

RAW iGaming is one of the hottest providers in the market right now, gaining notoriety for its innovative and patent-pending Super Slice engine which uses wheels instead of reels.

The provider will use First Look Games for the purpose of game promotion, using its network of 800+ approved affiliates to increase exposure for its slots among operators and players in highly competitive online casino markets across Europe and beyond.

As a First Look Games partner, RAW iGaming can share information about each of its standout slot titles including logos, images and videos of them being played. These assets are hosted in a dedicated library where affiliates can download information for individual games or in bulk.

RAW iGaming can manage all information and assets via the FLG Studio Management Centre where it can also highlight any exclusivity agreements and even add or remove jurisdictions for each title.

FLG understands that studios want to control the information released about their games, and that’s why the platform allows developers to choose what information is shared with publishers and when that information is made available to them.

They can also access a suite of compliance tools to ensure that all reviews and content created and published by affiliates is accurate and responsible.

Tom Galanis, Co-Founder of First Look Games, said: “RAW iGaming has made a big splash in the market but by using the First Look Games platform the studio can leverage the power of affiliate marketing to drive awareness among more players and operators than ever before.

“Our approved publishers have a combined player audience in excess of 20 million people, and we allow studios such as RAW iGaming to engage with this huge community of players easily and with confidence that any information published about their slots is accurate and responsible.”

Tom Wood, CEO at RAW iGaming, added: “We have positioned RAW as a pink shark, something completely new in an endless sea of similar games launched every month. This partnership with FLG allows us to leverage the reach of affiliates to better promote our games and introduce our new patent-pending, innovative mechanics.

“RAW really is changing the game, and we look forward to making more players and operators aware of just how revolutionary our slots are.”

Tag: Press Releases

ESV5 Completes Merger with Ninjas in Pyjamas, Accelerated Globalization Process

Gaming Innovation Group signs established casino in Switzerland

ZITRO WILL SHOWCASE ITS LATEST INNOVATIONS AT ICE LONDON 2023

CT Interactive with a pile-up of cascading and cluster games on ICE London 2023

Hub88 integrates 7777 gaming’s casino content

SBC Summit Barcelona doubles in size to meet exhibitor demand

Spinomenal obtains supplier licence in Greece

Matthew Muscat appointed Videoslots CFO

QuinnBet seal extended partnership with odds comparison platform Oddschecker

FIRST LOOK GAMES WELCOMES RAW IGAMING TO ITS PLATFORM

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