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OKTO underline commitment to UK market with appointment of Rob Peché
OKTO, the international fintech brand which was named Mobile Payment Solution of the year at December’s SBC Awards, has underlined its commitment to the UK market with the appointment of experienced gaming industry senior executive Rob Peché to the post of UK Country Manager. In this new role Rob will oversee UK commercial activities and drive the digital transformation of the UK gaming, leisure, and entertainment industries.
Rob joins OKTO from Inspired Gaming where he served as Senior Account Manager responsible for international Sportsbook and Lottery operators. He has previously held senior managerial positions with gaming brands including SG Gaming, William Hill and Gala Coral.
Commenting on the appointment Simon Dorsen, CCO at OKTO said: “We are pleased to welcome Rob to the growing OKTO team at an important time for the brand as we look to build on what was a hugely positive and encouraging first year in the UK market working with partners including Regal, Inspired, Bob Rudd and MERKUR UK.
“Rob is immersed in the gaming industry having gained 18-years-experience in a variety of senior customer-facing roles and will help grow the brand’s market-leading position across the AGC, Bingo, Casino, LBO, Pub and Bar sectors. Our senior team is made-up of people who are passionate and knowledgeable about gaming and Rob certainly fits that profile.”
Rob Peché added: “The opportunity to join the first company in Europe to transfer digital funds in and out of gaming machines at a large scale and in a secure and compliant way was one that I could not let pass.
“The world-class technology behind the OKTO app, its role in helping to circulate disposable leisure spend from gaming machine winnings to the in-venue purchase of food and drinks as well as its safer gambling credentials are all key features of what is the industry’s foremost and preferred cashless payments app. I am looking forward to building on the platform established by the OKTO team and accelerating the OKTO success story.”
Internet Vikings, a leading provider of in-state hosting solutions for the iGaming and online sports betting sector, announces that they have achieved VMware Premier Partner status, further enhancing their cloud hosting services in the United States.
On December 11, 2023, Broadcom gave notice of the discontinuation of perpetual licenses and SaaS, shifting towards a subscription-based model for VMware software offerings and introducing improved services for VMware Cloud Foundation and VMware vSphere Foundation. This licensing change will require customers across many sectors, including iGaming and sports betting, to plan for a transition to this new model.
Acknowledging businesses will require support in managing this transition, this status enables Internet Vikings to assist clients through this shift, with a specific focus on implementing efficient strategies tailored to their needs. Internet Vikings, the Swedish based hosting provider is glad to have been selected as a VMware Premier Partner and is well equipped to offer these services to both their European customers and across the U.S. Internet Vikings will also extend a white label solution to partners who don’t have direct access to VCSP licensing options through Broadcom, offering broad-based support and accessibility.
Kristoffer Ottosson, COO at Internet Vikings, states: “VMware’s shift to subscription licensing impacts the digital infrastructure within the iGaming and sports betting industry. As an invited VMware Premier Partner, we’re prepared to help our clients adapt, providing them with access to reliable and scalable solutions.”
“Together with over 16 years experience and the benefits of the Premier Partner Program, Internet Vikings remains a reliable, long-term partner that stays ahead of the licensed U.S. iGaming and sports betting industry changes,” Rickard Vikström, CEO and Founder adds.
Internet Vikings’ dedication goes beyond mitigating the immediate impact of VMware’s licensing changes. This position underscores Internet Vikings’ commitment to providing client-centric solutions meeting customer needs.
Gaming Corps – a publicly-listed game development company based in Sweden – will bring its premium games portfolio to players in Switzerland after agreeing a partnership with technology provider Gamanza Group.
Gamanza is renowned for offering an innovative suite of iGaming products, and powered the first legal online casino in Switzerland. The provider is backed by Stadtcasino Baden AG; one of the largest leisure and entertainment groups in Switzerland.
This is the first partnership Gaming Corps has agreed in Switzerland, and marks significant progress in the territory in a short space of time, with Gamanza providing a turn-key platform solution to multiple licensed operators in the Swiss online gaming market.
Gamanza’s player account management platform, “Core” will now house Gaming Corps’ full suite of games, made up of Crash, Mine, Table, Slot and Plinko titles. Gamanza’s operator partners will be able to offer some of Gaming Corps’ recent smash hits such as Rampage and Piggy Smash from the Smash4Cash™ series, Wild Woof, Raging Zeus Mines and Lobster Hotpot, as well as some of Gaming Corps’ revered games series including Jet Lucky and Coin Miner.
Mats Lundin, Gaming Corps’ Director of Sales, said: “Gamanza is a well-known, popular and respected provider in the Swiss online gaming market, so we are extremely privileged to be able to offer our games via Gamanza’s Core platform.
“We are very excited to provide our first-class games to Gamanza’s partners, and we are pleased to secure such widespread distribution of our titles to players across Switzerland in the early stages of our journey in the country.”
Robert Civill, Chief Commercial Officer at Gamanza said: “We will always champion innovation and variety at Gamanza, and Gaming Corps provides a quality mix of crash games and other fast game concepts, alongside an array of thrilling slots.
Gamanza is delighted to work with Gaming Corps and I’m sure they will prove to be incredibly popular with our partners, so very much a welcome addition to our ever-evolving portfolio!
The post Gaming Corps signs up first Swiss client with Gamanza Group distribution deal appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
NeoGames S.A subsidiary Pariplay® has further expanded in Switzerland by bringing its games to Swiss4Win, the online brand of land-based operator Casinò di Lugano.
The deal marks an important step as the provider seeks further growth in the regulated Swiss market, with Pariplay®’s Fusion® platform providing access to leading Ignite® content, and best-performing games from its in-house studio, Wizard Games.
The partnership will form a key part in Swiss4Win’s upgraded casino website, which has a keen focus on putting UI and slots providers at its core, and dedicated pages showcasing premier game offerings.
Pariplay®’s Fusion® platform offers a unified, single approach to content delivery, with a focus on providing greater efficiencies and exceptional ROI for operators. It consists of over 14,000 games from 150+ suppliers, as well as a comprehensive suite of back-office conversion and retention tools that enhance player value.
Andrew Maclean, VP of Sales at Pariplay, said: “We are very pleased to further boost our presence in Switzerland through our collaboration with the online arm of the established land-based operator, Casinò di Lugano.
“It is a market where we feel our in-house content really excels, and we’re confident that this will be a strong partnership.”
Paolo Sanvido, Chief Executive Officer at Casinò di Lugano and Swiss4Win, said: “Pariplay®’s distinguished reputation stems from its exceptional graphics and innovative features, which have resonated with players globally. This collaboration presents an incredible opportunity to expand our audience and brings our innovative and renewed platform to a broader Swiss audience.
“Not only do we believe our games will be well-received in Switzerland as a whole, but also that our new website will make a big splash.”
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