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Superbet Group announces a strategic partnership with OKTO to provide omnichannel digital payment experiences

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Superbet Group, the leading sports betting operator in Romania and one of the fastest growing betting companies in Central and Eastern Europe, announces a strategic partnership with OKTO, adopting the omnichannel payment technology of the fintech provider.

The unified payment platform has been activated in Superbet’s retail and online channels, creating digital payment experiences across multiple touchpoints for Superbet customers. In particular, the OKTO.WALLET solution is now available in all Self-Service Betting Terminals of the Superbet network, across over 1,000 points of sale nationwide, while the cashless solution will be extended in Electronic Gaming Machines supporting the group’s digitalization strategy to enable a safe, secure, and convenient experience via an advanced digital payment service.

Ciprian Lazăr, Director for Romania Retail & Multichannel Operations at Superbet Group expresses the importance of the partnership: “We are a company with global growth ambitions that pays close attention to its customers’ demands but also to the latest technological developments. OKTO is widely recognized as the market-leading digital payment provider. It offers complementary solutions to Superbet’s digital strategy that are in line with the group’s efforts on responsible gaming and compliance with all legal provisions imposed by market regulators in countries where our group and its brands are active.”

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In addition, Superbet online gets quick and easy access to the OKTO.CASH e-Voucher cash payments solution via the integration of the OKTO unified platform with Nuvei’s alternative payment methods (APMs). iGaming customers of Superbet are now able to load their iGaming account with cash in a convenient, streamlined, zero-hassle way, using OKTO’s collaborating network of over 25,000 points-of-sale in Romania.

Luca Giancola, Head of Antifraud, Payments & Risk Payments at Superbet Group, focuses on the benefits of alternative payment methods: “Innovation is in our DNA, and it is important to work with solutions that are coming from people who understand the intricacies of the gaming industry and who use advanced technology to deliver the very best payment solutions to our customers.

Our strategy is in line with the one of OKTO and there is a shared commitment to invest in the delivery of the best possible experience at every stage and channel of the customer journey.”

In turn, Simon Dorsen, OKTO’s Chief Commercial Officer, states: “Our partnership with Superbet is fully aligned with our mission not only to digitalize the physical payment experience as demanded by modern consumers, but also to provide users with the ability to transact across several touchpoints and channels seamlessly, in a secure manner via a unified payment experience.”

Referring to this new partnership, which satisfies both the compliance as well as the safer gaming requirements of industry regulators, Dorsen also acknowledges that it represents a powerful endorsement from a brand whose vision is being backed by one of the world’s largest private equity funds, Blackstone Group.

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“OKTO is both proud and delighted to be partnering with the Superbet brand, which is among the most technologically advanced and ambitious sports betting operators in Europe. Also, Romania is a strategic market for our company, and we seek to continue investing in our local presence” adds OKTO’s commercial business leader.

In 2019, with the entry of the American investment fund Blackstone into the shareholding of the Superbet group, technology has become a vector of exponential growth for the Romanian company which aims to access international markets that have a strong regulatory framework for the betting & gaming industry.

Overall, the partnership between Superbet Group and OKTO represents a firm confirmation of the digitalization strategy, which will cover all areas of the business, and an important step in the creation of an omnichannel model that will continue to offer clients a unique, high-quality experience, both in retail and digital.

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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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