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Yolo Group restructures Hub88, OneTouch and Bombay Group gaming assets under new Yolo Ventures CEO

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The Yolo Group (formerly the Coingaming Group) has vertically integrated a number of its existing Yolo Ventures B2B gaming products under a new CEO, with former NetEnt and Pariplay veteran Christine Lewis set to oversee Hub88, OneTouch and the Bombay Group.

As part of the restructuring, Yolo Ventures, the B2B and partnerships arm of Yolo Group, will invest additional capital to expedite the rapid growth of the Hub88 content aggregator platform. Hub88 will ultimately be able to offer all partners international banking services through open banking functionality via FCA regulated Aims Financial, a Yolo Investments invested asset.

Lewis – who most recently served as the chief commercial officer of Pariplay – will assume the newly-created position of CEO of the Bombay Group.

Her remit will involve heading up Hub88, as well as the high roller live casino product Bombay Club and the innovative mobile-focused games studio OneTouch.

Maarja Pärt, CEO of the Yolo Group, said: “We’re putting into place a world-class team to take our B2B gaming businesses to the next level, and Christine is a vital part of it. Her experience at some of the biggest names in our industry stands her apart, and she’s exactly the type of disruptive thinker we welcome at the Yolo Group. It’s great to have her onboard.”

Christine Lewis, CEO of the Bombay Group, said: “I’ve watched the remarkable growth of Yolo Group over the past few years with interest. Hub88, OneTouch and more recently the Bombay Club live studio are changing the game with new approaches to old challenges. It’s a real honour to join the team.”

Ragnar Toompere, who was serving as acting head of OneTouch, will now sit on the board of Yolo Ventures, the business area for Yolo Group’s strategic and B2B partnerships.

We are also thrilled to welcome new team member Jose Micallef, who has an extensive background in iGaming – he will be joining us as Chief Operations Officer for Yolo Ventures. While in June we welcomed our Head of Live Studios James Corrie on board – he will continue to overlook our current studios as well as our future studio projects. Neil Howells who has been taking care of our Bombay Studios so far will be responsible for the commercial management of the Bombay Group.

Last month, Yolo Group announced a major rebrand to better reflect its status as disruptors across a diverse range of sectors including gaming and fintech.

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Sweet Fortune Megaways: A Sweet Slot with Free Spins and Expanding, Multiplying Wilds

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MGA Games has announced the launch of its new slot, Sweet Fortune Megaways, in the .com markets on August 25th. This game transports players to Sugarland, a magical universe made of sweets and candy. Set in the city of Candyville, where chocolate rivers and caramel streets create a unique atmosphere, the title features the Megaways mechanic and promises a memorable experience.

The gameplay is full of surprises. Players can enter a majestic candy palace through the Free Spins screen, where prizes multiply and a mini game is activated inside the Grand Prize Hall. This combination of mechanics, setting, and interactive elements has been designed to maximize user engagement.

Among its main innovations are random multiplying Wilds (x2, x3), expanding Wilds, and the Megaways structure, which allows for thousands of possible combinations with each spin. Additionally, this marks the first time MGA Games has embraced a candy-themed slot, aligning with the most popular trends in the gaming and entertainment sectors.

The game will also be available in Spain starting September 1st under the name Dulce Fortuna Megaways, and in Portugal beginning October 27th under the title Doce Fortuna Megaways. With this launch, MGA Games continues its international expansion strategy, offering localized, high-performance products for online casino operators.

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ELA Games at SBC Lisbon: New Games, Market Growth, and Awards Night

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The ELA Games team is attending the event to demonstrate new developments

ELA Games, a dynamic game development studio, announces its attendance at SBC Lisbon, set to take place at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa & Meo Arena from 16 – 18 September.

Attending the event will be:

  • Marharyta Yerina, Managing Director
  • Oleksii Shulhin, Head of ELA Games
  • Yaroslav Soloshenko, Team Lead Business Development Manager
  • Petr Vonarshenko, Business Development Manager
  • Sadaf Ali, Senior Account Manager

SBC Lisbon is a key annual gathering in the online gaming and betting industry, welcoming over 30,000 delegates to experience innovations, cutting-edge products, and networking opportunities. The ELA Games team will take the global stage to connect with partners, demonstrate its casino-and-player-centric development approach, and reveal new roadmap developments.

At the event, ELA Games will highlight its diverse portfolio, including recent hits from the Winpot series (Joker Winpot, Zeus Winpot, Rabbit Winpot Deluxe), visually rich classics like Juicy Crystal and Flame Fruits Frenzy, and innovative new releases such as Shoot Happens. The team will also preview upcoming titles and discuss recent expansions into important growing markets like Denmark, Sweden, Greece, and more.

Adding to the studio’s momentum, the SBC Awards have nominated ELA Games in the “Innovation in Casino Entertainment (Supplier)” category. The award ceremony will take place on September 18 for a night celebrating excellence and forward-thinking solutions. This shortlisting highlights ELA Games’ ongoing efforts to push the boundaries of online gaming and create new experiences for both operators and players.

Marharyta Yerina, ELA Games’ Managing Director, commented, “We’re always excited to attend SBC events as they’re one of the biggest gatherings of the year where we’re able to see many of our partners and make new meaningful connections. This year, ELA Games has plenty to show the world, as we’ve made numerous additions to our portfolio, developed new mechanics, and pushed ourselves creatively. The team is looking forward to sharing all we’ve been up to, and equally excited to attend the award ceremony!”

ELA Games invites all attendees to visit Stand B350 to chat with the team, explore creative solutions to bolster your content library, and find new ways to engage your player base.

📅 Dates: 16–18 September

📍 Location: Stand B350, Feira Internacional de Lisboa & Meo Arena

Book a meeting to secure a spot!

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EGT Digital’s games are available to Bangbet’s customers in Tanzania

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EGT Digital and Bangbet have once again strengthened their collaboration. After the impressive results in Kenya and Nigeria, the customers of the popular operator in Tanzania can now enjoy the Bulgarian provider’s gaming content. Players are able to choose among more than 150 in-house developed slot titles, the crash game xRide, as well as the jackpot bestsellers Bell Link, High Cash, Clover Chance, Single Progressive Jackpot, and Gods & Kings Link.

I am very happy that our games are already live in another key market for Bangbet,” commented Zsuzsanna Zeibig, Sales Manager for Africa at EGT Digital. “By extending our reach to Tanzania, one of East Africa’s fastest-growing iGaming markets, we expand our brand visibility and further strengthen our strategic position on the continent. Each new step with Bangbet confirms our role as a trusted partner and supports our long-term growth ambitions to reach more players across Sub-Saharan Africa.

David Kabue Gichuhi, Director of Bangbet, also expressed his satisfaction with the partnership: “EGT Digital’s gaming products continue to demonstrate remarkable performance in all markets where we have integrated them to date, becoming our clients’ absolute favorites. The strong results in Kenya and Nigeria gave us the confidence to bring their content to Tanzania as well, and we are already seeing the same positive impact. This partnership is an important part of our business strategy and we look forward to introducing EGT Digital’s portfolio to players in Ghana and Uganda in the coming months.”

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