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Wazdan continues its upward growth trajectory with outstanding 2023

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Wazdan, the innovative games provider, is celebrating a year of success following a string of key milestones being reached over the previous 12 months.

Wazdan has continued the rollout of new titles in its renowned slot portfolio, adding 53 new games to its collection. This includes Mighty Wild™: Panther, Book of Faith™ and the brand-new 9 Bells™ slot, as well as new instalments to its player-favourite Coins™ and Hot Slot™ franchises, such as top-performing 9 Coins™ Grand Diamond Edition, recently nominated for the Global Gaming Awards.

A testament to its groundbreaking year, the provider took home several industry awards including Best Slot Provider in the Nordics at the BSG Awards, Game Feature of the Year for Mystery Drop™ at the CasinoBeats Game Developer Awards, Best iGaming Product in 2023 at the EiGEA Awards, also for the Mystery Drop™, and Game Provider of the Year 2023 at the Streamers Awards.

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Expanding its ever-growing partner list, the year saw Wazdan sign many new commercial agreements across regulated markets worldwide with tier-one operators such as BetMGM, Solverde.pt, and Bally’s Interactive, integrating with over 450 online casinos in the process.

The developer experienced an impressive surge in its Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) and total bets throughout the year, marking a remarkable 100% increase compared to the previous year. This outstanding growth underscores Wazdan’s commitment to delivering top-tier gaming experiences that resonate with players globally.

Throughout the year, Wazdan orchestrated eight highly successful Network Promotions, captivating players with thrilling opportunities and an impressive total prize pool amounting to €4,000,000. What is more, Wazdan continues to lead the industry with its forward-thinking approach, introducing new engaging promotional tools, such as Jackpot Rain™, designed to heighten player experiences.

Participating in industry events worldwide, the provider made appearances at eight exhibitions this year including ICE London, the Canadian Gaming Summit, iGB Live!, SBC Summits in New Jersey, Barcelona and Miami and, most recently, the SiGMA Summit Europe.

In line with this commercial expansion, the Wazdan team has greeted 69 new hires, which is an increase of 30% over 2023, bringing the total number of employees to over 220.

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Michał Imiołek, Chief Executive Officer at Wazdan said: “Wazdan has had an exceptional 2023, with a plethora of milestones reached across all areas of the business including our team expansion, commercial partnerships, and game releases.

“We are incredibly proud of what we have accomplished this year and are excited to continue our growth in 2024 by delivering unmatched gaming experiences to our partners and players worldwide.”

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Saroca Unveils the Transformational Leadership Program for 2025

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Saroca Reimagines Leadership Development for the Gaming Industry

Saroca, a leader in professional development for the gaming industry, is proud to announce its Transformational Leadership Program, launching February 2025. Building on the success of the 2024 LeadHERship Program—a pioneering initiative for women in gaming—the new program expands its reach with two distinct cohorts: one exclusively for women and another open to all genders.

The Legacy of LeadHERship

The 2024 LeadHERship Program achieved an exceptional Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 90, with participants citing transformative growth. With participants like Clemence Dujardin citing it as a “game-changer”. Confidence in leadership abilities rose by 46%, resilience increased by 27%, and imposter syndrome diminished by 39%.

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Participants praised the program’s focus on emotional resilience, feedback mastery, executive presence and communication all in a supportive community.

Leadership Development: A Game-Changer for Gaming

In a rapidly evolving and diversifying industry, strong leadership is essential. Saroca’s programs go beyond skill-building to foster resilience, trust, and inclusivity—key traits for thriving in the global gaming market.

“We believe leadership is not about hierarchy—it’s about transformation,” said Emily Leeb, CEO of Saroca. “The Transformational Leadership Program reflects our commitment to cultivating leaders who will shape the future of gaming.”

Transformational Leadership Program Highlights

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The program builds on the proven curriculum of its predecessor, featuring:

  • Two Cohorts: A women-only cohort and a new all-gender cohort to enrich perspectives.
  • Eight Modules: Covering topics such as emotional intelligence, self-advocacy, and radical candor.
  • Community and Growth Tracking: Strengthening connections and measuring individual progress.

Registration Now Open

The Transformational Leadership Program begins in February 2025, with limited spots available. Scholarships are also offered to ensure accessibility. For more information, visit Saroca’s website or contact [email protected].

About Saroca

Saroca is a leader in leadership development for the gaming industry, committed to empowering professionals through inclusive, high-impact programs that drive personal and professional growth.

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EGT Digital is shortlisted in 5 categories of BEGE Awards 2024

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EGT Digital is proud to be among the finalists in the impressive 5 categories of BEGE Awards 2024. This year’s edition of the prestigious annual competition will be held on November 27 at Black & White Club, Palms Royale Sofia Complex. For the 15th consecutive year, the event will recognize individuals and companies for their outstanding contribution to the gaming and entertainment industry.

Burning Hot Instant, one of the newest offerings in EGT Digital’s ever-growing portfolio of games, is among the shortlisted titles in the Online Game of the Year category. It is also one of the latest additions to the top performer Clover Chance. Although it debuted only 2 months ago, Burning Hot Instant immediately became players’ favorite with its mystery jackpot and numerous rewards.

X-Nave, EGT Digital’s in-house developed “all-in-one” betting platform, is a contender in the Online Platform of the Year category. The product earned the nomination thanks to the fact that it provides operators with the technology and tools they need to build and maintain a successful online business. The X-Nave platform includes 4 main modules: Sport Product, Gaming Aggregator, CRM Engine, and Payment Gateway. Each module can be part of the complete solution or function independently, allowing seamless integration with developments of third-party providers.

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Another prestigious nomination for EGT Digital is in the Online Provider of the Year category, recognizing its wide range of iGaming products and services. The company’s games are extremely popular in a number of markets around the world, where players appreciate their fascinating design, high winning chances, and many attractive bonus features. The X-Nave platform is becoming the preferred choice for an increasing number of operators who want to guarantee their business’ long-term success and sustainable development.

The company is a finalist in the Sports Betting Platform of the Year category as well. EGT Digital’s Sportsbook solution, part of X-Nave’s Sport Product, offers everything operators need to secure a competitive bookmaker position. It includes advanced betting, in-depth statistics, different bet types, back-office tools, a variety of jackpots, and 24/7 technical and trading support. It is provided with powerful management tools that allow betting sites to create personalized content and increase player engagement.

The last category for which EGT Digital has been nominated is Innovative Product of the Year, with its 360-degree retail betting solution. This product covers both software and hardware aspects of the business, including the design and management of devices, the company’s omnichannel solution, sports betting, lottery games, vouchers, online deposits, and commissions. Constantly evolving, EGT Digital’s 360-degree retail betting solution continues to add new tools and options for improving user experience.

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EGT is a finalist in several categories of BEGE Awards 2024

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EGT is excited to announce that it has been shortlisted in 6 categories of the prestigious BEGE Awards 2024. The competition, held annually as part of the BEGE Expo, will give prizes to individuals and companies for their significant contributions and excellent achievements in the gaming and entertainment industry for the 15th consecutive year.

After winning the accolade in last year’s edition of the event, the CEO of EGT, Mr. Vladimir Dokov, is once again a finalist in the CEO of the Year category. He received the nomination because of his strategic vision for the company, which has turned it into one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of gaming equipment on a global level.

EGT will also compete for the awards in the Slot Machine of the Year and Slot Game Product of the Year categories. The company has been shortlisted, respectively, for its slot cabinets and slot games from the latest General Series, which have been demonstrating excellent results in a number of gaming establishments around the world.

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Spider CMS is nominated for Casino Management System of the Year. As a result of its continuous development and improvement, the system currently contains 15 modules that make the organization of daily activities in gaming halls easy and efficient. This year, Spider CMS significantly expanded its footprint with several installations in Europe and Africa.

EGT’s bestseller, Bell Link, has earned the company a spot among the finalists in the Jackpot System of the Year category. Including 4 exciting levels and numerous attractive bonus features, this product has quickly become players’ favorite everywhere it has been installed.

EGT has also been shortlisted in the Corporate Social Responsibility of the Year category. It recognizes companies for their efforts to stimulate good social practices and build an ethically oriented business. EGT supports a lot of charity and sports initiatives. In addition, the company pursues a consistent policy for environmental protection and applies all ecological norms in its production processes and overall activities.

The BEGE Awards 2024 ceremony will take place on November 27 at Black & White Club, Palms Royale Sofia Complex.

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