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Thunderkick sets sights on Romanian growth with Skywind Group partnership

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Independent slots studio Thunderkick is bolstering its position within the Romanian market after signing a direct deal with Skywind Group, a tier-one operator in the country.

The agreement sees the provider’s portfolio, including acclaimed recent releases such as Hot Potato and Hellapenos, go live for players across Skywind Group’s flagship websites, including Luck .com and Princess Casino.

As one of the leading online casino companies in Romania, Skywind Group is set to aid Thunderkick’s growth within a key market for the provider. Future expansion into Germany, Latin America and the United Kingdom is on the horizon as part of the collaboration.

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Skywind Group, founded in 2012, offers premium iGaming content and innovative solutions with over 200 first-party games alongside those from partnered providers, and boasts a presence in 19 regulated markets worldwide.

This latest partnership follows recent signings with the likes of Alea and Gamingtec, with Thunderkick on a continued upwards growth trajectory that has seen its position in the industry rise significantly across the past twelve months.

Fredrik Ekholm, Head of Sales at Thunderkick, said: “Romania is a key market for us at Thunderkick, so we’re thrilled to be partnering with Skywind Group to bring our portfolio of dynamic, exciting games to a much wider player base.

“Skywind Group is a leader in Romania with a reputation for delivering standout gameplay experiences, and we’re confident that customers will enjoy diving into what we have to offer.”

Daniela Asaftei, Head of CRM at Skywind Group, added: “Thunderkick has become one to watch over the past few years, and we’re excited to be able to offer its games to players throughout Romania – we truly think they’re going to love them.

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“This partnership allows us to offer even more innovative, next-level games to our partnered operators, strengthening our brand whilst also allowing Thunderkick to grow even further in a key market.”

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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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