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Booming Games strengthen its forces by reuniting iGaming professionals in the double hire

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Fast-growing slot specialist, Booming Games, is delighted to announce the hire of two iGaming experts Kaska Pysz and Dorota Gruszka as Product Owner and Marketing Manager.

Kaska is a product and gamification specialist with more than 15 years of experience in the gaming sector. She started out in land-based casinos as a dealer and then floor manager, learning first-hand about player behaviour.

Having achieved a Degree in Marketing and Management from the University of Cracow, she then shifted focus to product development. When she developed her first promotional tool, she was able to combine her knowledge of what a campaign manager-friendly back office should look like with her passion for engaging and entertaining players. For the past 3 years, Kaska was working on gamification tools that enhance players’ experience, when playing their favourite games.

Kaska said: “I am incredibly excited to have joined Booming Games and its amazing team of professionals that are passionate about making this one of the top slot providers in the business. I’ve already been involved in some fascinating projects and have been able to use my experience and skills in developing gamification tools to make an impact on some of the game-changing features Booming Games has in the pipeline.

“It’s also great to once again be working with Dorota, who is not only a very talented marketer but someone I also consider a friend.”

Dorota Gruszka started her iGaming journey 7 years ago, and over time she worked in various departments, gaining experience on both providers and operator sides. Her true passion for marketing started a couple of years ago, and she dedicated a lot of time and effort to mastering her skills.

At Booming Games, she will be responsible for overseeing the marketing department and developing and deploying campaigns for driving awareness of the studio and its slots among operators in markets around the world. This includes ownership of brand strategies, press announcements, media partnerships, promotional programmes and the studio’s social media presence.

Dorota added: “Booming Games is an innovative and diverse company with a highly capable team that consists of more than 40 nationalities. This has helped to create a portfolio of games that is equally diverse with slots that are truly engaging and entertaining.

“I couldn’t be happier to join such an open, creative organisation that positions itself at the cutting-edge of game development. Of course, I’m super excited to be teaming up with Kaska once again and believe that between us we can play a significant role in helping Booming Games not only meet but exceed its ambitious goals.”

The double hires come at a time when Booming Games is experiencing rapid growth both in terms of market reach and operator partnerships.

Moritz Blume, Director of Product at Booming Games, said: “Booming Games is rapidly growing, doubling in size over the past year. It is very important for us to ensure that we hire experienced people that also fit in with the team and share our vision. I am convinced that Kaska and Dorota will add significant value to our company, and I am delighted to start working with them both.”

Frederik Nielsen, Chief Commercial Office at Booming Games, added: “I am thrilled to welcome Kaska and Dorota to Booming Games. They have already fit in with our culture and teams, and their experience in the industry will be highly beneficial in our upcoming projects. Our recent hiring spree has seen us bring many talented individuals on board, and I really look forward to working with them all.”

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DreamPlay consolidates its status as a global player in the iGaming industry and opens an office and campus in Cyprus

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DreamPlay’s ambitions go far beyond simple game development. With a new office in Limassol, the international iGaming solutions provider is expanding its presence in Europe and laying the foundations for a new philosophy of the iGaming business.

The location in Limassol was not chosen by chance – Cyprus has long become the European center of iGaming. It is here that key market players, large operators and financial structures supporting the industry are concentrated. And the high concentration of technology and talented developers allows DreamPlay to form its own ecosystem of talent.

If in the 2010s Cyprus became a hub for classic iGaming operators, today it is a point of attraction for technology companies that are betting on metaverses and the integration of games into a wider digital ecosystem. DreamPlay is one of those shaping this trend.

Google-style campus for game development talents

The DreamPlay office and campus in Limassol are part of the company’s international network of corporate campuses. Similar hubs already operate in Thailand, Bali, Peru, the UAE and Poland. They offer employees comfortable working conditions and the ability to move between locations, accommodation, meals, legal support for stays in different countries. And all this is at the expense of the company. -And the flexible work format and 4-day work week in the company helps DreamPlay talents maintain a healthy work-life balance. It’s all about well-established business processes and taking care of the team.

It’s nice to know that you can come to the country, and there is a Dream Campus where friends, like-minded people and someone who can simply take care of you are waiting for you. They will meet you at the airport, give you a tour, accompany you on medical or legal issues. It’s all part of the team.

“iGaming is an industry of emotions. Therefore, the people who create it should work where they feel best. Therefore, in our campuses we create an environment where the team can feel maximum freedom for creativity, focus on creating new breakthrough products. And not be distracted by everyday issues. And we are sure that this gives us a strategic advantage, because we are sure that our employees have received better conditions than their colleagues in other companies. Comfort, flexibility and freedom are part of our global philosophy of DreamPlay,” shares DreamPlay CEO Alex Tkach.

 

What does this mean for the market?

Opening a DreamPlay office in Cyprus is a wise decision, as the company is preparing to enter new markets and partner with the largest iGaming players. It is also a signal to the entire market that the company is moving into the league of global players who dictate trends, rather than following them.

If today Cyprus is another platform for international expansion, then tomorrow DreamPlay may turn into one of the first technology companies in iGaming, operating on the principle of large IT holdings.

And this is where the main intrigue lies: will DreamPlay become the one who fundamentally rethinks the very nature of the industry?

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IGT Wheel of Fortune Video Poker Makes Global Debut at Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas

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International Game Technology PLC announced that it recently introduced its much-anticipated Wheel of Fortune Video Poker game in the world’s most prolific video poker market: Las Vegas, Nev. Guests of Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino (Downtown Grand) in Downtown Las Vegas became the first players in the world to enjoy legendary IGT multi-hand video poker paired with the puzzle-solving, wheel-spinning fun of Wheel of Fortune via IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Video Poker game.

“Becoming the first casino in the world to offer IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Video Poker was an exciting moment for Downtown Grand and one that generated palpable buzz and significant play on our gaming floor. For decades, our players have enjoyed IGT video poker and Wheel of Fortune slots, so combining the DNA of those two products to create something new is an exciting proposition for our players,” said Rick Coltor, Slots Manager at the Downtown Grand Las Vegas.

“Launching IGT Wheel of Fortune Video Poker in Las Vegas, the world’s largest video poker market, marked another important milestone in the rollout of our expanded Wheel of Fortune games portfolio. Our Wheel of Fortune Video Poker game delivers an ideal blend of proven multi-hand poker, jackpot excitement and the signature elements of Wheel of Fortune games that have propelled the theme’s success for more than 25 years,” said Nick Khin, IGT President, Global Gaming.

IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Video Poker is currently available on the CrystalCurve cabinet. Wheel of Fortune Video Poker incorporates the franchise’s famous puzzle-solving features and the iconic “Wheel Bonus” that has had players chanting “WHEEL-OF-FORTUNE!” for decades. The multi-hand poker game is available in triple-play, five-play and ten-play configurations and can award players 30,000, 50,000 or 100,000 credits, respectively, for a dealt royal flush.

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MLB Players Sign Licensing Agreement with PENN Entertainment

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MLB Players Inc., a commercial affiliate of the Major League Baseball Players Association, and OneTeam Partners announced they’ve reached a licensing agreement with PENN Entertainment.

The agreement designates PENN’s sports betting platforms – ESPN BET in the U.S. and theScore BET in Canada – as Officially Licensed Sportsbooks of MLBPI.

PENN now has the rights to use MLB player names, images and likenesses on its sports betting platforms, marketing assets and promotional campaigns.

The deal also includes PENN’s retail sportsbook operations (32 retail sportsbooks at its casino properties, including 19 under the ESPN BET brand).

Last fall, FanDuel and MLBPI reached a similar licensing agreement after the MLB players’ union sued FanDuel and Underdog Fantasy in New York Supreme Court, accusing them of using the names and likeness of ballplayers on their players without permission.

”As baseball season gets underway, we’re excited to offer fans an enhanced betting experience that includes player likenesses, expanded wagering options and a more dynamic product. Partnering with MLB Players Inc. strengthens our connection to the league and its star players and creates additional opportunities to engage fans throughout the season,” said Jason Birney, Vice President of Operations at PENN Interactive.

OneTeam Partners specializes in commercializing group licensing rights for professional athlates, and is a joint venture between the NFL Players Association, MLB Players Association, Women’s National Basketball Players Association, MLS Players Association, and U.S. Women’s National Team Players Association.

“By integrating MLB player rights into PENN Entertainment’s platforms, this partnership brings fans closer to the game while unlocking new business opportunities in sports betting. It highlights the growing influence of players in shaping premium, fan-focused betting experiences while enhancing player NIL rights and widening distribution,” said Frank Arthofer, President of OneTeam Partners.

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