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OKTO Enters into Partnership with SelfPay in Romania

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OKTO, a Greece-based fintech solutions provider, has signed a partnership deal with SelfPay, a leading operator of a network of payment stations in Romania, to expand the company’s OKTO.CASH footprint in the country.

OKTO.CASH is a hybrid mobile-first payment solution, which allows the users to pay and receive money using the mobile app platform through local point of sale stores. It is one of the merchants in many online gaming platforms.  The new partnership will offer the registered gaming players in Romania a hassle-free option to top up and redeem their gaming accounts.

OKTO.CASH service will now be available on about 6,000 payment stations of the SelfPay network across  Romania. Liviu Popovici, Romania Country Representative at OKTO, commented: “People expect to be gratified instantly in today’s digital and mobile-first world, and this is exactly what we do with OKTO.CASH. We allow users to top-up their online accounts safely, securely and in real-time by paying to a partnering POS network. And as this partnering POS network is continuously expanding in key locations across the region, then will instantly spawn success.

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We are proud to bring to the market our new seamless payment product and our partnership with SelfPay will enable us to provide the online operators with an agile, flexible and ready to go solution”

Dragos Dila, Director of Business Development at SelfPay added: “In the current pandemic times when most licensed gaming organisers are facing difficulties caused mainly by the restrictions enforced by the Romanian authorities, the partnership between SelfPay and OKTO, comes with a solution. Through our nation-wide network of almost 6.000 SelfPay payment stations, players all around the country can safely top up their online accounts with cash.”

OKTO.CASH offers users with a fast method to send money online, as it does not require signing up to a third party service. Users just need to select OKTO.CASH in the merchant’s app or site and pick nearest convenient SelfPay location to send money to their account securely in real-time.

The new fintech solution has been launched under the Betano brand and is currently branded as Betano.Cash.

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Wazdan doubles down on established Romanian presence with winmasters partnership

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Wazdan, the leading gain-focused developer behind some of the world’s most rewarding casino gaming experiences, has cemented its market share in the regulated Romanian market after launching with its latest partner, winmasters.

The deal with the prominent online sports betting and casino platform has seen many of Wazdan’s titles go live. Among the proven titles now available to its players are Mighty Wild™: Panther Grand Platinum Edition, Mighty Fish™: Blue Marlin and 36 Coins™.

Wazdan’s innovative features that have worked to revolutionise the iGaming industry and provide players with stimulating and immersive in-game experiences will also be individually promoted on winmaster’s platform, including the Hold the Jackpot™, Chance Level™ and Stick to Infnity™ mechanics.

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winmasters has been licensed in Romania, Greece, Cyprus, and Malta for over a decade. It has offered world-leading sports betting and casino services. Now, it delivers an even stronger entertainment choice for bettors and slot enthusiasts due to its in-depth portfolio of sports betting and casino products.

Wazdan’s latest commercial expansion underlines its ambitions to expand its European presence further and offer an innovative gaming portfolio to a growing number of players worldwide.

Radka Bacheva, Head of Sales and Business Development at Wazdan, said: “Marking another step in our growth strategy, we are delighted to go live with winmasters, another strong brand in Romania that allows us further to establish our presence in a key regulated market.

“Through our engaging boosting features, we are certain that winmasters players will enjoy our innovative gaming portfolio, and we look forward to seeing this partnership grow from strength to strength.”

Thanos Karakostas, Head of Product at winmasters, added, “Our strategic goal and commitment towards our players is to provide the best online casino experience in a modern and safe environment. Wazdan’s commitment to quality and player engagement is evident in its content, making this partnership one that perfectly aligns with our commercial aims.

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“The addition of Wazdan’s extensive games portfolio to our lobby is exciting news for us and our players.”

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Amazon Games Expands Global Footprint with New Development Studio in Europe

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Amazon Games announced it has opened a new game development studio in Europe, based in Bucharest, Romania. The studio expands Amazon’s commitment to developing and publishing games as it joins the ranks of the existing development teams in Orange County, Montreal, San Diego, and Seattle. The new studio will focus on supporting Amazon Games’ diverse portfolio of games now and in the future. Amazon Games is actively hiring to build out the talented team, with many active roles open now.

“Amazon Games is focused on developing and publishing great games, and we have an ambitious long-term roadmap in front of us,” said Christoph Hartmann, VP of Amazon Games. “Expanding our internal development teams into Europe was a natural next step for us as we tackle our broad portfolio. Bucharest is known as one of the top emerging European cities for game development and we look forward to tapping into the rich talent pool.”

Amazon Games has hired industry veteran Cristian Pana to lead the studio. Cristian brings more than 20 years of experience building video games, most recently serving as the Managing Director at Ubisoft Bucharest. Cristian’s experience spans some of video games’ biggest games and franchises, including Tom Clancy’s The Division, The Crew, Far Cry, and Avatar and diverse genres, from driving games, action adventure open world games to shooter RPGs.

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“I’m thrilled to join Amazon Games at a time when the team is actively building across an exciting roadmap,” said Cristian Pana, Studio Head for Amazon Games Bucharest. “I’ve built and led outstanding teams in the past and I know this area of Europe is a hot spot for some of the very best talent in gaming.”

The new studio supports Amazon Games’ vision of developing and publishing games that foster community in and around its games. The expanding portfolio from Amazon Games includes two launched live-service games, New World and Lost Ark, announced projects including Tomb Raider, The Lord of the Rings, and Throne and Liberty, as well as unannounced projects from our San Diego and Montreal studios, and the independent studio Glowmade in the UK.

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CT Gaming Obtains New Certification for Diamond King 3 in Romania

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CT Gaming has announced that its exceptional multigame, Diamond King 3, has been certified under the new regulations in the Romanian market.

“With the introduction of new technical regulations in Romania, we had to adapt our practices and obtain new product certifications. This certification represents a significant milestone, further solidifying CT Gaming’s presence in the Romanian market. Thanks to the work of our outstanding team, we were able to secure the necessary measures to ensure our clients and distributors can operate without any issues,” said Robert Stancu, Sales Manager at CT Gaming, Romania.

Diamond King 3 is the company’s premier multigame, showcasing CT Gaming’s commitment to delivering an exceptional gaming experience by combining classic titles with new releases. The multigame features 50 captivating games, including the legendary Mega Jack trio—Aztec Gold, Slot-O-Pol Deluxe and Champagne 20— which is now better than ever. Additionally, 20 games are linked to the exciting 3-level Diamond Tree jackpot. This combination offers players a diverse and thrilling gaming experience, with the potential for both small and large winnings.

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Robert Stancu added: “The unique blend of iconic titles, innovative themes, and jackpot features are all designed to create memorable experiences for players and contribute to our customers’ success. The inclusion of ‘Give Me 5 Clovers’ adds a fresh and exciting dimension to the multigame, and we are confident that players will embrace the diverse gaming experience that Diamond King 3 offers.”

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