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Jogo Global appoints industry heavyweights Simon Collins and Patrick Southon to key roles

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The duo behind Cashcade and Gaming Realms join as the content developer and platform provider enters an exciting new phase of growth

Jogo Global, a fast-growing platform provider and gaming content developer, has appointed Simon Collins as the company’s Executive Chairman, while Patrick Southon joins as a Non-Executive Director.

Together, Collins and Southon have unparalleled entrepreneurial experience in the online gaming space, founding Cashcade, the successful online bingo business behind the leading UK brand Foxy Bingo, which was sold for £96m in 2009.

The entrepreneurs went on to found Gaming Realms, the developer of highly successful mobile-focused content including Slingo, a hugely popular combination of slots play and bingo.

The Jogo Global offering includes a variety of top-performing bespoke fast games, ranging from Crash content through to Mines. Jogo has also seen significant acceleration in the US land-based sector, with the company’s technology and services solutions in high demand.

David Marcus, CEO of Jogo Global, said: “We’ve experienced exponential growth over the past 12 months. To have the support and insight of such legendary industry figures as Simon and Patrick, represents an outstanding opportunity for Jogo to build on this success and look to a yet brighter future.”

Simon Collins, Executive Chairman of Jogo Global, said: “Jogo Global is developing a track record for the highly effective development and delivery of niche gaming products. My time as Non-Executive Chairman has been very fruitful, and I’m thrilled to now become Executive Chairman at the beginning of this promising new chapter.”

Patrick Southon, Non-Executive Director for Jogo Global, said: “I’m very excited to be working with David, Tiago, Simon and the team at this key moment in the company’s development. Operators worldwide are seeing the benefits of the Jogo Global offering and it’s a great time to join this talented and fast-growing team.”

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Maverick Games Launches Sports Betting Operations in Ontario

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Maverick Games has launched sports betting operations in Ontario, through a partnership with Delasport.

Maverick Games will offer Ontarian players a premium sports betting experience, built on Delasport’s superior technology and known for its unique innovative features that players love including personalization, recommendations, gamification, quick bets, player engagement features, and more.

Maverick Games is the second brand to launch on Delasport’s technology in Ontario, with another full turnkey brand set to go live soon. Delasport also recently unveiled its innovative sports betting jackpot network game, SuperPot. The company will showcase this unique product at the Canadian Gaming Summit next month and begin rolling it out to Ontarian operators shortly thereafter.

“We are proud to see Maverick Games live and thriving with our one of a kind sportsbook solution at its core. They have been a fantastic partner from the start, and this launch further demonstrates how fast and efficient our technology is when paired with a clear vision and strong collaboration,” said Rosaire Galea Cavallaro, VP of Business Development at Delasport.

“Maverick Games’s sports vertical is a major step forward for us and launching it with Delasport has been the right move from day one. The platform’s performance and flexibility allow us to deliver the kind of user experience we believe Ontario players deserve. We’re excited to now bring that vision to life,” CEO Matt Rathbun said.

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PrizePicks Earns 2025 Great Place To Work Certification

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PrizePicks, the largest daily fantasy sports operator in North America, announced it has been Certified by Great Place To Work for the first time — a prestigious recognition based on employee feedback about their experience working at the company.

“We’re thrilled to be officially Great Place To Work-Certified — it’s a meaningful milestone that reflects the incredible culture our team has built together. Our continued success is driven by the passion and dedication of our employees, and this recognition speaks volumes about the values we live by every day,” said Mike Ybarra, CEO of PrizePicks.

Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors proven to drive business performance. According to Great Place To Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified workplace. Team members at Certified companies are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work and are twice as likely to feel they are paid fairly and have equal opportunities for advancement.

“Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the employee experience. By earning this recognition, it’s clear that PrizePicks is committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive,” said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work.

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Betsoft Releases Coins of Alkemor: Extreme Magic – Hold & Win

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Betsoft Gaming has released Coins of Alkemor: Extreme Magic – Hold & Win, a fast-paced 3×3 slot packed with powerful features and mystical energy.

The iconic wizard Alkemor returns in the game that elevates the popular Hold & Win mechanic with three explosive Extreme Features. Players can trigger the bonus with two or more BONUS symbols and at least one WIZARD BONUS—one of which must be EXTREME—awarding three respins and the chance to land magical golden coins.

Each Extreme Feature adds a unique twist: EXPAND duplicates BONUS symbols in key areas, MULTI-X applies multipliers of up to 5x and BOOST increases the value of all coin symbols in play. Combined, they deliver high-energy gameplay and thrilling win potential.

Additional excitement comes with the Chest of Gold, a surprise base game feature that can award instant prizes, while WILDs on all reels boost win frequency. Players can also choose the Buy Feature for immediate access to the full Hold & Win experience with all Extreme Features activated.

Fernando Van Velzen, Head of Account Management at Betsoft, said: “With Coins of Alkemor, we’ve combined one of our most iconic characters with a supercharged version of Hold & Win. It’s a compact format that delivers big on features and excitement—exactly what players are looking for right now.”

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