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Fugaso take it to the max with Max Entertainment
GoSlotty and SlottyVegas operator Max Entertainment has powered up further by sealing a partnership with rapidly-expanding slots-manufacturer Fugaso, part of the GrooveGaming stable.
Fugaso (Future Gaming Solutions) is a developer of highly entertaining videoslots and technology for the online gambling industry. Fugaso, who recently celebrated their third anniversary by co-sponsoring Fire&Ice at ICE2020 in London together with GrooveGaming, were recently announced as a finalist in two AskGamblers Award categories which play to the company’s strengths, Best Slots and Best Software Provider, in what is considered the world’s most prestigious casino awards.
The road to success over the last 3 years for Fugaso has been one driven by innovative in-house technology that is driving growth for the company and manifested in proprietary breakthroughs such as their ‘Rich Free Spins’ feature, which allows operators and casinos to hand out free spins to players with a multiplier on them which provides excitement with the prospect of potentially highly generous payouts. No other games manufacturer is currently offering ‘Rich Free Spins’, a key differentiator in Fugaso’s bulging technology vault.
Backed by a qualified team of iGaming experts Fugaso started out in 2016 by setting ambitious targets and launched with a 15 games-a-year structure which they quickly surpassed and by the end of 2018 began consolidating the design and engineering end of the studio with breakthrough blockbuster TrumpIt Deluxe at the beginning of 2019 which was launched at ICE2019.
The rapidly expanding Fugaso portfolio of titles is available via aggregator GrooveGaming’s platform as well as from Soft Gamings, Soft Swiss, Digitain, EveryMatrix, BetConstruct , IGG, 1XBet, VideoSlots, Kind Billy and Parimatch, amongst many others. Releases last year included Trump It Deluxe, Wild Rodeo, Magic Spinners, Fugaso Airlines, Stoned Joker, Imhotep Manuscript, Book of Tattoo II and blockbuster Cleopatra’s Diary. This year Fugaso has already released Divine Carnival and Clash of Gods, while brand new slots Don Slottione, the much-anticipated gangster slots is due out imminently.
All Fugaso games are available in 12 languages and can be adapted for any additional language, every game is supported by all devices, currencies and cryptocurrencies. One of the promotional tools available from the manufacturer of slick-slots is the Fugaso Jackpot Series Games, covering nearly 40 titles. The popular progressive is attracting substantial interest with 6-figure jackpots providing players with a great opportunity of winning and operators a phenomenal promotional tool. Last week, the Midi Jackpot yielded €245,441 for a €30 bet.
The entire portfolios of over 70 Fugaso HTML5 games have been developed under the remote technical standards of the UK Gambling Commission as well as the Maltese Gaming Authority. Fugaso is planning to grow towards a much larger number of jurisdictions with many more certifications to expand their offerings further.
Max Entertainment launched in 2012 with a clear mission “to offer the best possible experience to players,” the brands striving to achieve further European and international growth following UK withdrawal earlier this year due to Brexit concerns.
Ion Minca, Head of Casino and Product at Max Entertainment, added: “We have always wanted to provide our players with the best experience and in Fugaso we have found a partner that builds slots that are intelligent, fun to play, a little bit tongue-in-cheek, and jam-packed with features that solidify player engagement and provide lots of entertainment. These are slots we are sure will help attract a lot of new players wherever we are in the world.”
Robert Metzger, Head of Business Development at Fugaso said: “While technologically advanced games are our specialty, it’s a factor that has seen Fugaso get a good reception in different jurisdictions. The gaming content that Fugaso develops for the online casino industry is fresh and exciting, we’re delighted that Max Entertainment has discovered what we can offer. A lot of work goes into that, and the team behind the creation of games at Fugaso ensures each game is unique and immersive, which is really about taking the industry into the future.”
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IGT Achieves Improved ESG Score from FTSE Russell

International Game Technology PLC announced that it has achieved an environmental, social and governance (ESG) Score of 4.3 out of 5.0 from FTSE Russell, positioning IGT in the 97th percentile within the Travel and Leisure sector of FTSE Russell’s ESG Scores. This was an improvement from IGT’s previous ESG Score of 4.2 out of 5.0 in 2023, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to enhancing ESG performance.
“As a company committed to continually elevating our sustainability practices and leadership, IGT is proud to once again achieve an improved ESG score from FTSE Russell. Through our global Sustainable Play program, we execute sustainable practices and policies throughout our company and this improved score validates our ongoing efforts,” Wendy Montgomery, SVP of Marketing, Communications and Sustainability at IGT, said.
FTSE Russell’s ESG Scores and data model allows investors to understand a company’s exposure to, and management of, ESG issues in multiple dimensions. The ESG Scores are comprises an overall rating that breaks down into underlying pillar and theme exposures. Scores built on over 300 individual indicator assessments are applied to each company’s unique circumstances. The ESG Scores align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), all of which are reflected in FTSE Russell’s ESG framework.
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Super Group Appoints Merrick Wolman to its Board of Directors

Super Group has appointed Merrick Wolman to its Board of Directors, effective from February 18, 2025.
Mr. Wolman is the Chief Executive Officer of a global finance company and has worked closely with the Super Group executive team for over two decades.
Neal Menashe, Chief Executive Officer of Super Group, said: “We are very pleased to welcome Merrick to the board. His deep understanding of the gaming industry, alongside his wide range of experience in executive roles, will be of great value as we continue to pursue our global growth strategy and build on our successes to date.”
This appointment brings the total directors on Super Group’s board to nine, including five independent directors.
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Kindred Reports Decline in Revenue from High-risk Players for Q4 2024

Kindred Group has reported decline in its share of revenue from high-risk players for the fourth quarter 2024 at 2.7% (Q3 2024 3.2%). The percentage of detected customers who exhibited improved behaviour after interventions showed an improvement at 92.2% (compared to 87.3% in Q3 2024). This positive trend is mainly the result of stricter measures across key markets, improved internal processes, as well as the exit from non-locally licensed markets as part of to the acquisition by La Française des Jeux (FDJ) in October 2024. This shift reflects Kindred’s broader commitment to maintaining high regulatory standards and fostering safer gambling practices.
“It is pleasing to see the decline in high-risk revenue during the fourth quarter of last year. We know that the share fluctuates between quarters, but the long-term trend is showing a steady decline. We remain dedicated and focused on improving our systems and processes to ensure we offer our customers a safe and fun experience,” Esther Scheepers, Head of Responsible Gambling at Kindred Group, said.
“The increased focus on responsible gambling by regulators and the industry is welcomed. From our end, we see that by combining our expertise with emerging technologies, we can further enhance detection capabilities. We are currently working on our existing detection system in combination with an additional system that will enable us to integrate more robust compliance features and optimize our overall approach to safer gambling. Furthermore, we are exploring opportunities to expand our research efforts, aiming to support data-driven discussions and looking at emerging trends in consumer protection. All these aspects are important to protect the integrity of the licence model and maintain a level playing field,” Esther Scheepers added.
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