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Copenhagen-based Nordisk Games today announces that Ebba Ljungerud, former CEO of Paradox Interactive, has joined the company’s Board of Directors.

In her new role, Ebba Ljungerud will support the leadership team, by scoping new investment targets and strengthening partnerships with existing partner studios, as it continues to expand its portfolio of game studio investments in 2022. In recent years, Nordisk Games has built a high-growth portfolio of minority and majority-owned game studios that includes Avalanche Studios Group, Star Stable Entertainment, MercurySteam, Nitro Games, Flashbulb Games and Supermassive Games.

During her time at Paradox, Ebba Ljungerud led the company during the development of popular grand strategy series like Crusader Kings, Hearts of Iron and Stellaris. Prior to this, she spent eight years at Kindred Group holding various executive management positions, including CCO. Outside of her role on Nordisk Games’ board, Ebba Ljungerud works as an independent advisor in the games industry.

“I’m thrilled that Ebba has joined the Board of Directors. We have ambitious growth and development plans going forward, and I’m certain her experience and knowledge of the games industry will play a vital part in this in the years to come,” says Nordisk Games’ Chairman of the Board and CEO of Nordisk Film, Allan Mathson Hansen.

“The Nordisk Games team has built a really unique portfolio of artistic and creative studios, so I’m really excited to begin working alongside them. The company also puts a lot of focus on delivering real strategic support, giving partner studios the tools to create the best games possible. I’m looking forward to being able to contribute to their continued success, and make some great games along the way,” added Ebba Ljungerud.

The announcement comes as Nordisk Games plans to add more new members to the Board of Directors throughout the rest of 2022. Nordisk Games is owned by entertainment company Nordisk Film – a part of the Nordic media group Egmont – and has since 2017 invested more than EUR 200 million in European game studios.

Award-winning specialist software developer and supplier to the global gaming industry, Kiron Interactive has released its highly anticipated instant-win football game, iGOAL.

Kiron has gained global recognition for producing adeptly refined games which mimic a variety of the world’s most popular sports and is once again setting new industry standards with the release of its second instant-win game following the successful launch of golf title, Up ‘N Down.

Set to redefine virtual sports, iGOAL delivers an exciting new instant football betting experience. Created with cutting-edge 3-D animation, market-leading betting algorithms and with online play in mind, matches are available on-demand, 24/7 and offer players the chance to bet on single or multiple games, with winnings instantly viewable.

The User Interface (UI) is intuitive and aligns perfectly with the variety of bet market selections, including quick bet options, all designed to fit the immersive nature of the gameplay, which includes exhilarating live commentary as players watch the action unfold.

Operators will find the game easy to offer, with a quick and convenient setup that works across all major browsers, also supporting a wide selection of languages and currencies.

Jason Pretorius, co-CEO of Kiron said: “iGOAL is an innovative game that we’re excited to launch with our partners globally. It takes inspiration from many of our proven, high-performing products with its realism, engagement and flexibility for both players and operators and takes virtual betting to the next level.

“We’re incredibly fortunate to have the talented team that we do at Kiron to develop products like this and we’re eager to see players begin to enjoy the contemporary, instant win experience that iGOAL provides.”

Kiron’s latest launch complements its recent marked commercial growth in an array of key regulated markets including, Spain, South Africa, Sweden and Colombia. The company now supplies 51 games, and game variants, in more than 60 countries.

To request a demo or find out more on Kiron’s Instant Win Game Portfolio, contact Kiron: [email protected]  or click here: Request a Demo | Kiron Interactive

Sports data specialist, Decimal Data Services (DDS), has signed an exclusive agreement to supply its cricket and kabaddi data to ParlayBay, a leader in sports betting games.

The deal gives ParlayBay access to the best sports statistics and data in order that it can create the most exciting and realistic games for its clients.

These simple short-round games contain popular features such as cash-out, leaderboards and social engagement tools, as well as intuitive user interfaces to appeal to a wide player demographic.

DDS provides event and pricing data to operators, media outlets and other content providers, alongside fully managed trading services.

Its cricket and kabaddi feeds are enjoyed by a variety of organisations around the world, with the former also used with proprietary animations and algorithms to create its own range of innovative virtual betting games.

Charlie Bruce, Head of Product at Decimal Data Services, said: “We are very excited to team up with ParlayBay. It’s fantastic to see our data develop into an innovative player-focused entertainment experience. Decimal Data is thrilled to be joining the company’s growing list of clients.

“Good quality data is at the heart of all sports betting and we are confident that ParlayBay will benefit hugely from the fast, reliable cricket and kabaddi data we can provide.

“There are so many opportunities to utilise this type of information to further the commercial goals of our partners across sport and its associated industries.”

Patrick Nordwall, CEO at ParlayBay, said: “Our games have been created with sports fanatics in mind and good data feeds are just as important to them as a great user experience.

“We are looking forward to seeing where this partnership takes us and how we can grow our businesses together in the coming months.”

Salsa Technology has revved up its outstanding Salsa Gator offering by launching a wide selection of Nolimit City’s titles on its aggregator platform.

iGaming developer Nolimit City is world renowned for its groundbreaking ideas and notorious themes. Showcasing a library that consists of more than 50 games that are available in multiple tier one markets, Nolimit City’s slots embrace a wide range of themes and feature several popular proprietary mechanics: xNudge®, xWays®,  xSplit®, xPays®, xBomb®, and Infectious xWays®.

Salsa Technology is now showcasing the provider’s slots within the Latin American region and that includes some of Nolimit City’s most in-demand titles like San Quentin xWays, Fire in the Hole xBomb, xWays Hoarder xSplit, and Book of Shadows.

Games that join the Salsa Gator offering are hand-picked from only the best providers across the iGaming industry. Each game is accessible via a single integration and contributes to long-term growth strategy.

Salsa Technology’s Head of Marketing & Communications, Eliane Nunes said:“Nolimit City knows exactly what they are doing when it comes to designing games that players have a real affinity with. There is no doubt that these games will be an instant hit with our network.”

About Salsa Technology

Salsa Technology is a leading B2B company that develops customised solutions for the iGaming industry in Latin America and Europe and is licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), one of the world’s leading iGaming regulators. The company provides an omnichannel platform that serves online and physical operators. Its leading game aggregator  is live in LatAm and will be available in additional global markets soon. Salsa began life in Video Bingo game development and is renowned for providing highly targeted games for the LatAm market. The company is one of the most popular technology developers in the Latin American market and is rapidly growing into other markets. The platform, technology and entire games portfolio is lab certified for Colombia, Mexico, Asia, and Europe will be coming soon. More information at www.salsatechnology.com.

Unrivaled free-to-play formats that power sports leagues like PGA TOUR and UFC, NFL teams Cincinnati Bengals and Jacksonville Jaguars and the NBA’s Detroit Pistons now offered as B2B platform

Fantasy gaming success story UltimateFan made available to operators and media owners for integration

Operator deals with U.S. and Australian powerhouses to be revealed later this year, joining big European names like TOTO and Jacks as early adopters

Low6, the leading gamification innovator, is best known for trailblazing fan-first experiential gaming for clubs, franchises and leagues across the globe. Today, the multi-award winning company has announced that they are offering the same free-to-play gamification technology to the sports, sports betting and gaming industries as a full turnkey B2B solution. European Operators TOTO and Jacks are already onboarded onto the Low6 platform, with major operators in both North American and Asia Pacific markets to be revealed later this year.

Low6’s suite of iGaming products has been developed in conjunction with some of the biggest names in sports, gaming, media and mobile technology, including the PGA TOUR, UFC, Uber Eats and PointsBet. The free-to-play platform powers a range of products for these partners to engage with sports fans, and then acquire and retain those fans as customers.

Battle-tested by fans across the globe, the Low6 technology platform and highly engaging games are now available as a white-label proposition to the betting and gaming industry, sports media companies, professional leagues and teams. These products include award-winning playable formats for Fantasy, Picks, Trivia and Bracket games, as well as powerful player management tools accessible from a simple customer dashboard.

The highly innovative platform, based on a unique community-first approach to sports gamification, encourages extended dwell times on the site and has proven effectiveness to partners who seek low customer acquisition costs. Integral to the platform’s capabilities are the data collection tools it provides. Customers gain the opportunity to collect strong 1st party data to help them better understand who their user base is – something that is becoming ever more central to business success.

“With the Low6 gamification platform we’re on a mission to ensure that our partners know the millions of social media fans they engage with – their name, email, address, phone and favorite player, and have actionable data to convert and retain their followers. At Low6 we have a simple saying – 1st party data is a party you don’t want to miss, and that’s what we look to deliver for our partners” says Jamie Mitchell, Low6 CEO and Co-Founder.

The latest addition, the introduction of NFTs to the UltimateFan format, provides another value proposition to users, and a big step forward for fan-first experiential gamification.

The B2B provider TVBET will attend one of the most popular and prestigious exhibitions in the world of online gambling, iGB Live 2022, which will take place on July 5–8, at RAI Amsterdam. TVBET will showcase its products at stand M55.

The igaming season 2022 is full of famous and cool events. iGB Live is back again and this time, it will take place on July 5–8 at RAI Amsterdam. The expo brings together the B2B and affiliate communities, allowing delegates to connect and converse with suppliers, and convert these insights into growth opportunities for their businesses. Over 4,500 top-tier iGaming and Affiliate members from across the world will attend the event to push their companies to the next level.

The provider of live games TVBET will visit the exhibition. The company offers some of the world’s most exciting, technologically advanced, and innovative odds-based games for integration. The main advantage of its games lies in the fact that they have no seasonality. Their rules are easy to understand, and games do not take much time.

Not so long ago, TVBET launched the new live game – Spin2Wheels. The game features two wheels of fortune – one main wheel and a second simplified wheel – allowing players to place bets on two independent events at the same time. At the exhibition, attendees will have an opportunity to get more info about TVBET products and their integration.

TVBET will showcase its products at stand M55. Anyone can come and talk with the company’s representatives.

Kalamba Games has signed a partnership agreement that will see the integration of its full library of slots with Gaming Innovation Group’s (GiG) platform, significantly expanding its distribution potential.

The deal will see GiG’s operator partners gain access to Kalamba’s portfolio of over 50 titles as well as its suite of engagement and promotional tools, through a direct integration with the supplier’s BullsEye RGS. Top-performing titles of note will include Blazing Bull 2, Ducks Till Dawn, Caribbean Anne 2 and Holmes: Reel Detective, as well as the supplier’s popular series of Joker games and recent releases.

This agreement is the latest in a string of commercial developments that have seen Kalamba partner with tier-one industry establishments as the studio continues to strengthen its standing in the sector across key regulated markets.

Kalamba is now certified or licensed in key markets such as MGA, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Sweden and its content is available with a growing number of operators.

Andrew Crosby, Chief Commercial Officer at Kalamba Games, said: “Shaking hands with another major player in GiG is a reflection of the strides we’ve made as a company in recent years.

“This level of commercial activity is exactly where we’ve always had our sights set and it’s allowing us to spread our content message even further. We’re delighted with the potential the partnership offers us.”

Martin Collins, Director of Sales and Business Development at GiG, said: “With Kalamba’s games being among the most well-received in the industry, this is exactly the type of content we strive to provide on our platform. It helps us, as a company, to drive new business growth and so of course we’re looking forward to seeing its impact.”