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Exclusive Q&A w/ Khadija El Abi, Senior Partnership Manager at Endorphina

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What are Endorphina’s preparations for the upcoming ICE London edition? What are Endorphina’s expectations for the expo?

Hey everyone! This is Khadija El Abi, Senior Sales Manager at Endorphina, here to share our exciting preparations for the upcoming ICE London edition J – our incredible team has poured their dedication into ensuring this edition is a resounding success! Personally, I can’t wait for the chance to reconnect with our valued clients and forge new connections!

In terms of our expectations, we are anticipating a dynamic environment at ICE London. We aim to create an engaging presence with our black-and-white stand and invite the audience to bring their creative spirit to contribute to the vibrant ambiance! Additionally, our coffee stand is set to be a hotspot for networking and conversations, fostering a sense of community within the industry! What is more exciting is that we will be offering 303 personalized gifts for giveaway, including a digital game that will add an extra layer of excitement to the ICE experience. Attendees can have their initials personalized on the spot, adding a personal touch to the Endorphina experience!

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Our overall expectation is to make a lasting impression and showcase our commitment to innovation. ICE London is not just an expo for us; it’s an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and celebrate with our partners! We can’t wait to see you there!

 

Could you explain the significance of such events for the industry? Also, could you provide your recommendations for companies on how to prepare for these kinds of events?

Participating in industry events like ICE is pivotal for companies, providing unique opportunities beyond mere attendance. ICE London provides a dynamic space to connect with potential clients and industry peers, fostering growth through collaboration. Networking is the key to unlocking opportunities! These events offer insights into emerging trends, ensuring companies stay competitive and adapt to the evolving industry landscape. Additionally, visibility gained at such expos contributes to brand recognition, credibility, and authority within the sector.

My recommendation to companies on how to prepare for such events is to create a visually appealing booth with thoughtful branding and interactive elements, develop a robust networking strategy, utilize high-quality promotional materials, and incorporate engaging activities. Approaching events with a well-thought-out strategy maximizes exposure and fosters valuable connections.

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In 2023, Endorphina introduced Joker Ra, a groundbreaking online slot developed using AI. Could you share insights about this innovative venture and the operators’ reactions? Also, are there plans for further AI-assisted projects at Endorphina?

In 2023, Endorphina launched Joker Ra, an innovative online slot blending Ancient Egypt with cutting-edge AI technology. The game features Ra, the king of creation, transforming into a Joker, creating a unique fusion of past and present. With advanced gameplay and stunning designs driven by AI algorithms, Joker Ra offers players an exhilarating and visually captivating experience. The positive reactions from operators and players reinforce our commitment to pushing boundaries. As for future AI projects, we’re always looking for ways to push boundaries and surprise our audience, J.

 

You have been nominated for the prestigious EGR Nordics Award in the ‘Software Supplier of the Year’ category. Could you highlight the three most significant achievements of your company that truly justify this nomination?

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We’re thrilled to be nominated for the EGR Nordics Award in the ‘Software Supplier of the Year’ category! This recognition is a testament to three major:

  1. a) Continuous Innovation: Endorphina has been at the forefront of gaming innovation, consistently introducing engaging titles like Joker Ra. Our commitment to pushing the boundaries of gaming technology sets us apart, providing players with an ever-evolving and immersive experience.
  2. b) Customer Satisfaction: Operators and players consistently offering positive feedback serve as a clear indication of our commitment to delivering exceptional gaming experiences.
  3. c) Market Expansion: Endorphina’s successful entry into new markets and establishment as a reliable global provider highlights our strategic approach to growth and market presence.

We’re honored by the nomination and excited about the possibilities ahead. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey with Endorphina!

 

Could you share with us Endorphina’s plans for 2024? Are there any intentions to enter new markets, launch extraordinary projects, or undertake other significant endeavors?

2024 is going to be an extraordinary year for Endorphina! Alongside entering new markets, we are expanding our portfolio with captivating content. It’s a year dedicated to growth and innovation! We proudly deliver exceptional gameplay across 25+ jurisdictions, including LatAm, Italy, South Africa, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Germany, and more. Endorphina’s games, licensed by reputable authorities like MGA, ONJN, and ISO, guarantee a secure gaming environment. As we look ahead to 2024 – we’re energized for new market ventures and the introduction of exciting projects that epitomize our unwavering commitment to growth and innovation.

 

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Bigly – not just another game studio. Find out how this start-up is going to help operators achieve sustainable success

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European Gaming talks to Liam Mulvaney, Founder of Bigly.

 

Bigly is the latest studio to have launched into what is a hugely competitive space. What makes you stand out from the crowd?

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You’re absolutely right when you say this is a crowded market. Today, there are more than 750 studios providing in excess of 38,000 games to operators and players. But Bigly is not just another game studio. We will be producing thrilling and entertaining content for our partners and their players, but we are positioned to be much more than just a content provider. We consider ourselves a marketing studio that happens to provide assets in the form of slots.  Our unique commercial model means operators can access our games for a reliable and predictable cost, which in turn means they can ramp up marketing activity behind the titles that best meet the preferences of their players AND keep the lion’s share of the revenue each game generates. As costs rise and margins fall, Bigly is exactly what operators need to ensure sustainable success.

 

Tell us more about your unique commercial model.

So Bigly allows operators to access content for a capped monthly fee instead of the standard commercial model used by other studios where they work to a revenue share format. For the operator, this means if a game performs well, they hand a significant chunk of the revenues generated back to the studio. This ultimately has a knock-on effect as to the games that operators push to players and how they allocate marketing resources – this is why you often see the same slots from the same providers at the top of casino lobbies or used for promotional activity. But with our commercial model, which is sort of hybrid between a revenue share and a fixed cost system, operators have much greater flexibility over the games they give top lobby positions to, and how they market those games to players. Of course, they also know that if the game performs well, they get to keep the majority of the revenues made.

 

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How does Bigly’s commercial model help operators beyond cost savings on content?

Our vision is to provide more opportunities for operators to push their own brand rather than Bigly. A quick example is that Bigly will not brand our games’ loader screens, but operators are free to feature their own logo if they wish. This means more brand presence from the operators. With Bigly, operators and their marketing teams can get super creative with their campaigns knowing the cost of accessing the game (or games) is fixed so the better the game performs, the more money the casino makes. In fact, the bolder the casino is in its marketing activity, the bigger the returns they will likely enjoy.

 

How do operators access your content?

There are a couple of ways. The first is directly through our remote game server, which is provided by our technical partner, Reelsoft. This is our preferred method of integration as it allows us to foster incredibly strong relationships with our operators while ensuring the smooth and seamless delivery of our content into markets across the world. Operators will also be able to get our games through aggregation platforms although the commercial relationship will be with Bigly – the aggregator will simply be a technical partner in the same way that Reelsoft is. This approach allows us to offer our content – and unique commercial model – to operators in the vast majority of jurisdictions from the get-go.

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How does this approach to commercials and your wider business model benefit Bigly?

It gives us a major point of difference from the 100’s of other studios in the market, that’s for sure. And there’s something nice about bringing a product to the market that disrupts the status quo and genuinely revolutionises a major part of the industry. Ultimately, our approach and commercial model mean that we can provide the games and financials that operators are seeking, and, over time, this will see us become a major player in the content provision space. Of course, our approach works both ways – while our games are a predictable cost for our partners, they are a predictable income for Bigly and this really helps when it comes to establishing, growing and future-proofing the business. This can be really tough for new studios given the competitive nature of the market and the need for their games to be played at scale which of course requires top lobby positions and operator marketing activity, both of which are hard to secure for a new developer.  It is important to note that the vision of this studio is for this approach to be the lifetime model for Bigly, a new way of selling and consuming content.

 

Your USP is your commercial model, but what about your games?

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Our games are a crucial piece of the puzzle. Our commercials can be super attractive, but if our games are tosh then players just won’t play them. This is why I’ve been tapping into my extensive network to assemble an incredible team of designers, mathematicians, developers, testers and so on, as we will live or die by the quality of our content. The first games of a studio are always tough but we are confident that our slots will hit the mark in terms of quality and playability. Our first slot is Deep Sea Treasure and takes the cascading reels format, with symbols tumbling as players dive into the underwater abyss in search of big wins. I’ll be giving people a sneak peek at the SBC Summit in Lisbon, so flag me down if you want to see it in action.

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Interview with Booming Games: A Sweepstakes Casino Powerhouse Poised for Big Wins in 2025!

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In the ever-evolving world of sweepstake casinos, Booming Games is making waves. With visually stunning slots, a wide range of games, and a strategic focus on sweepstakes, they’re quickly becoming the go-to supplier in the industry. We sat down with two of the masterminds behind Booming Games’ success: newly appointed Director of Games, Nemanja Zivic, and VP of Product, Moritz Blume. Here’s what they had to say.

 

Booming Games has been making quite a splash in the sweepstakes space recently. What’s the secret sauce behind your success?

Moritz Blume: laughs Well, it’s no secret that we’ve been laser-focused on making Booming Games the ultimate partner for sweepstake casinos. For us, it all starts with the players. We’ve built a reputation for creating visually stunning and feature-packed games that keep people coming back for more. And, you know, our sweepstake-friendly features like interactive bonuses, free spins, and multipliers? Players love it! Who wouldn’t want to hit a big win without staking any real money? That’s kind of our jam.

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We’ve also made sure to optimize all our games for mobile because let’s face it, people love spinning the reels on their phones, whether they’re on the couch or waiting for their coffee. The seamless mobile experience keeps them hooked, and we’re proud of that.

 

You’ve just introduced Nemanja Zivic as the new Director of Games. How does he fit into Booming Games’ already strong team?

Moritz Blume: Oh, Nemanja is a rockstar! He brings a ton of experience, not just from the online iGaming world, but as a passionate player of land-based games too. His expertise spans both worlds, and he’s helping us take those proven land-based features that players love and bringing them online. We’re offering players mechanics tailored to all kinds of play styles. Nemanja’s input ensures our games are not just popular but keep players coming back for more.

Nemanja Zivic: Absolutely! We know there’s a traceable trajectory for the features that start in land-based casinos and go on to make waves online. There’s nuance, of course, but we get it. That’s why we offer content featuring both the core and the evolution of Hold and Win, Cash Collect, Triple-pot bonuses, quick-hit Multi jackpots, Multi-reel set Bonuses, and short-term persistence games that make players feel right at home. We bring these land-based features online, and then elevate them with multiple bonus buys, side bets, and picks—ensuring every kind of player, from the casual spinner to the high roller, finds something that resonates with their style.

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Between Moritz and me, we’ve got the experience to know what players crave. Add that to our killer roadmap for 2025 and 2026, and we’re all set to release some seriously exciting new titles.

 

Speaking of sweepstakes, what specifically sets Booming Games apart for operators in this space?

Nemanja Zivic: Booming Games offers full flexibility and an unmatched diversity in our game portfolio—whether you’re looking for classic casino fruits and diamonds, popular casual player favorites, or high-roller picks, we’ve got it all either in the portfolio already or coming next year.

For sweepstake casinos, we provide modified language support tailored to sweepstake players, social currencies, you name it—we’re all about making it work for the operator. And we don’t just stop there. We offer customized game titles to help strengthen the casino’s brand. Want a game with your logo on it? We can do that! Want exclusive features for your VIP players? Done.

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Oh, and let’s not forget our various app integrations. We’re getting embedded into platforms that sweepstake players use the most. If you want your Booming Games titles in your app store, we make it happen. Anything’s possible when you’re working with us.

 

Wow, that’s impressive. Can you tell us more about how you’re integrating with influencers and sweepstake streamers?

Moritz Blume: We’re playing the long game here. In 2025, we’re going to be teaming up with some big names in sweepstake-focused streaming and influencer marketing. Expect to see Booming Games plastered all over Twitch, YouTube, and every platform where people love to watch gameplay. We’ve got some secret partnerships up our sleeve with streamers who are going to take our games to the next level in terms of exposure.

We’re already among the top 3 revenue drivers on various sweepstake platforms, and we’re only going to climb higher. By working closely with influencers, we’re taking our visibility and engagement to new heights. The future is looking bright!

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It sounds like Booming Games is on the verge of a major sweepstake takeover. What can we expect next?

Nemanja Zivic: We’re just getting started! We’re in the final stages of some truly exciting partnerships and game launches tailored specifically for sweepstake operators that will redefine the player experience. At the same time, we’re always keeping our eyes on regulatory changes—if there’s an update, we’re ready to react the next day, ensuring our games are fully compliant wherever they’re played.

But that’s not all—responsible gaming is one of the pillars of Booming Games’ strategy. While we’re busy creating all these exciting new features, we’re equally focused on making sure our games are safe, secure, and fair for everyone. By staying on top of regulation and promoting responsible play, we aim to deliver not just thrilling games but ones that players can trust.

 

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Any last words for the sweepstake casino operators and players reading this?

Moritz Blume: If you’re an operator, Booming Games is the partner you’ve been waiting for. We’ve got the tools, the games, and the know-how to make your players love what they’re playing. And for the players? Strap in, because Booming Games has some wild new titles coming your way. 2025 is going to be a ride!

 

Sounds like Booming Games is the perfect storm for sweepstake casinos. Thanks for chatting with us!

Moritz Blume and Nemanja Zivic: in unison Thank you!

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Booming Games continues to dominate the sweepstake casino world, with cutting-edge game design, tailored solutions for operators, and exciting partnerships in the pipeline. Stay tuned for their roadmap in 2025—it’s going to be big!

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Can Fun Be Safe? The Role of Social Responsibility in Slot Game Design

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The European Gaming Congress (EGC) returns to Warsaw for 2024 on 15-16 October, and organizer HIPTHER is proud to introduce the conference’s esteemed Sponsors – trailblazing companies and accomplished professionals that help make the magic happen! In this Sponsors Spotlight Interview, we welcome Maciej Makuszewski, iGaming Director at Promatic Group, parent company of the Platinum Sponsor for EGC 2024, Promatic Games.

 

For many people outside the gaming industry, putting social responsibility and online slot games in the same sentence might seem counterintuitive. What’s your perspective on this? How can a slot development company demonstrate responsibility?

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You’ve hit on a very interesting point right from the beginning. From an outsider’s view, social responsibility and online gambling might seem like polar opposites—like water and fire. But within the industry, we understand that to succeed, all parties, and especially operators and game studios, need to cater to a broad audience. This includes not only players seeking excitement and adrenaline but also casual players who just want a bit of entertainment. We simply need to think about the mass market when designing the gaming experience.

From there, it becomes essential to safeguard ALL players by promoting responsible behaviors and minimizing risks. After all, even with a naturally risky activity like gambling, people still want a sense of security in their experience. This is where social responsibility becomes key. While the public often associates our industry with problem gambling or even addiction, this is a simplistic view. A problem gambler is not a good player—not for them, and certainly not for us. We aim to create a safe and enjoyable environment for all players, which ultimately benefits everyone involved.

 

So speaking of iGaming in general, what are the key areas when it comes to promoting responsible behavior and minimizing risks for players, as you rightly put it?

I would consider Responsible Gaming as an umbrella term that encompasses a range of measures. I usually break these down into several key categories:

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  1. Identifying and protecting vulnerable players
  2. Game mechanics
  3. Transparency and communication
  4. Youth exposure
  5. Game design and incentives
  6. Financial limits and self-exclusion mechanisms
  7. Utilization of player data

Of course, this list can evolve depending on specific market needs, but these are the core elements. I haven’t included aspects like fairness or certification, as these are typically viewed as basic prerequisites in most regulated markets—they aren’t specific to Responsible Gaming but rather fundamental requirements for offering games to customers. Additionally, technical standards can also play a supporting role in fostering a responsible gaming environment.

 

Given that your role as a game studio is to provide the games themselves, how can you contribute to making the experience as responsible as possible? You’re not in full control over all of the seven areas you mentioned earlier.

You’re right—our role is narrower compared to operators, but we still have a significant impact in key areas. We can influence game mechanics, transparency and communication, youth exposure (to some extent), and game design and incentives. While we don’t manage player data, we can still support the identification of problem gambling behaviors.

Take game mechanics, for example. As a studio, we invest a lot of time in balancing the speed of gameplay with clear, accurate visualizations of the spin results. One of our key principles is ensuring that all our designs and developments are configurable to meet Responsible Gaming requirements. For instance, our games were recently certified in the Czech Republic, where the regulator mandates that each spin lasts at least two seconds. This is a Responsible Gaming measure, and our configurable software allowed us to implement this requirement quickly.

Another area that’s been a focus of many regulators is the Bonus Buy feature. We were hesitant to introduce it because some of the behaviors associated with this feature may heighten the risk of problem gambling. After months of careful consideration, we decided to launch it only with the ability to monitor every player action related to this functionality. We are committed to tracking this feature closely to ensure it aligns with responsible gaming standards.

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You’re also going to touch on game design and incentives at the European Gaming Congress (EGC), correct?

Yes, that’s right! We’re excited to share the story behind one of our most innovative games, Ale Fajny BOBER. The game’s theme is inspired by a popular viral video, and it was a fascinating challenge for our team to translate the essence of a two-minute YouTube clip into an engaging slot experience. We had many discussions on how to best capture and visualize that story within a slot game format. But I’ll save the finer details for the conference—we’ll be talking about it on Day 1 during our presentation! Feel free to join and ask questions!

 

You mentioned the game Ale Fajny BOBER. Could our readers be familiar with other titles that have come out of your studio?

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Ale Fajny Bober is indeed a new game, which had its premiere in Poland on September 26. Promatic Games has a portfolio of hundreds of exciting slot games that have been both successful and widely appreciated by players. Some of these include: Mummy’s Treasure Deluxe, Dracula’s Treasure, Janosik 30 and Miss Joker Show  – the latter has even been shortlisted for the Best iGaming Product category at the EiGE2024 awards, with the final taking place at the upcoming conference. I warmly invite to join us at the event and cast your vote for our title. See you there!

Promatic Group’s iGaming Director, Maciej Makuszewski, and Product Design Manager, Luka Oblak, will be presenting a workshop at the European Gaming Congress on ‘Mastering the Art of Balanced Slot Development.

Join us in Warsaw and meet the Promatic Games Team in person:

Get your tickets for the European Gaming Congress 2024 Now!

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