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GWU and NetEnt reached agreement – Severance offer improved; 40 jobs saved

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The General Workers’ Union – Malta (GWU) has secured several jobs and successfully negotiated an improved severance offer for employees of gaming company NetEnt who were declared redundant following the company’s acquisition by Swedish gaming giant Evolution Gaming Group.

Following consultations with the GWU, Evolution Gaming Group has now accepted to offer alternative employment to at least 40 employees within the coming weeks. Another 60 employees are expected to be absorbed by gaming and financial services operators in Malta, as a testament to the long term sustainability of the sector and the GWU’s commitment to the creation of quality employment.

The GWU, representing the majority of NetEnt employees in Malta, had earlier filed an application before Malta’s Superior Courts, requesting an injunction to prevent the company from implementing any form of redundancy or from terminating any employment. The First Hall, Civil Court had provisionally accepted the union’s injunction.

Thanks to the new agreement reached, the GWU has secured an improvement to the severance offer previously negotiated with an employee representative, and each affected employee will receive an additional payment of EUR 750.  Other benefits include better safeguards for employees currently on maternity leave and the availability of the company’s health benefit package to affected employees.

GWU members who are affected by these redundancies, occasioned by restructuring in the gaming sector, overwhelmingly approved the revised severance offer.

Negotiations for the GWU were conducted by Josef Bugeja (Secretary General), Kevin Camilleri (Deputy Secretary General), Riccarda Darmanin (Section Secretary), with the legal support of Aron Mifsud Bonnici.

GWU Secretary General Josef Bugeja stated that “we negotiated intensely and with determination. We saved jobs to the extent that this was possible. We ensured that all those who are being let go are suitably compensated.” He thanked Evolution CEO Martin Carlsund, and company legal advisor Paul Gonzi for their collaboration in reaching a satisfactory agreement.

The GWU today withdrew the court injunction, with the legal and industrial dispute being thus resolved.

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Meet 22Bet Partners at iGB Live London: Tennis, Talks & Wimbledon Dreams

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This summer, the iconic iGB Live lands in London for the first time — bringing together over 15,000 iGaming professionals from around the world. On July 2–3, 22Bet Partners will join the action at stand K60 in ExCeL London, ready to serve bold partnerships, fresh ideas, and a tennis-themed experience that’s game, set, match.

iGB Live 2025 marks a new chapter as it relocates from Amsterdam to London, raising the stakes for everyone involved. For 22Bet Partners, this is more than a showcase — it’s a statement. The brand is setting the tone with a standout stand themed around tennis, celebrating energy, precision, and competitive spirit.

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– A full-on tennis court setup with sleek design and interactive elements
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As a proud partner in the Lucky Media quest, 22Bet Partners invites attendees to bring their A-game — and leave with more than just a handshake.

“We’re thrilled to join iGB Live 2025 in London — an event that brings together the best minds in affiliate marketing. For us, nothing beats face-to-face conversations with our partners. It’s where ideas flow, plans evolve, and momentum builds. Our team is united by a love for what we do and a drive to grow bigger, better, bolder. Expect energy, surprises, and a lot of inspiration at stand K60”, says Yan, CEO of 22Bet Partners

Ready to serve up new wins? Meet 22Bet Partners at stand K60.

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The event is a perfect opportunity to see 22Bet Partners’ latest initiatives and partnership opportunities in action.

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PopOK Gaming Joins the 22nd Edition of Peru Gaming Show

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PopOK Gaming is taking part in the Peru Gaming Show (PGS) 2025, scheduled for June 18-19 in Lima, Peru. The event marks its 22nd edition this year and is recognized as one of the most prominent gaming industry gatherings in Latin America.

Participating in PGS reflects PopOK Gaming’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its presence in the Latin American market. The PopOK team values the opportunity to engage directly with regional partners, explore collaboration opportunities, and better understand the local market dynamics.

The event offers a space to not only showcase innovation but also to build meaningful connections with industry professionals in a growing and competitive landscape.

PGS has steadily grown in attendance and scale, welcoming over 8000 visitors and 80+ exhibitors in 2024. The show brings together companies across the gaming and iGaming sectors, providing a platform to explore new technologies, market developments, and regulatory trends relevant to the region.

PopOK Gaming will use the opportunity to present its latest game releases and product updates to industry professionals attending the show. The team will also be available for live demos and conversations with operators looking to enhance their offering with engaging, performance-driven content.

In addition to the exhibition, the event includes two days of conference sessions, known for their focus on the Latin American market and their lineup of experienced industry speakers.

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IGT PlaySports Continues Partnership with Boyd Gaming in Nevada via New Three-year Technology Agreement

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International Game Technology PLC announced that it recently signed a new, three-year sports betting technology agreement with Boyd Gaming Corporation. Under the terms of the agreement, IGT’s award-winning PlaySports platform will continue powering Boyd Gaming’s retail and mobile sports betting offering in Nevada through August 2028. The new agreement builds on IGT and Boyd Gaming’s long-standing sports betting technology partnership that started in 2018.

“Boyd Gaming is pleased to announce our decision to continue powering our retail and mobile sportsbooks in Nevada with IGT PlaySports technology. As the core technology of our sports betting offering in Nevada, IGT PlaySports’ platform enables us to evolve Boyd Sports in ways that deliver incremental value to our players and seamlessly scale our offering to address new business opportunities,” said Bob Scucci, Vice President of Race & Sports Operations for Boyd Gaming.

“IGT PlaySports looks forward to continuing our close partnership with Boyd Gaming in Nevada for three additional years and helping them engage players across channels in the most mature, competitive sports betting market in the US. IGT PlaySports continues to invest in and grow our footprint in Nevada. The performance, reliability and scalability of our technology stack and self-service betting technologies ensure our customers benefit from the most comprehensive B2B solution in North America,” said Joe Bertolone, IGT SVP of Sports Betting.

In addition to using the IGT PlaySports platform, Boyd Gaming will continue to offer IGT’s PlaySports Kiosks at its 10 retail betting locations across Nevada.

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