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Merkur Gaming Looking Forward to the Grand Finale of London’s ICE

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It is the last time the global gaming industry comes together for ICE in London. After ten editions at the Exhibition Centre London (ExCeL), the industry’s largest and most important trade fair will celebrate its well-deserved conclusion in the capital of the UK from February 6 to 8, before making its debut in Barcelona next year. Of course, Merkur Gaming will not miss the opportunity to participate in this final London exhibition in its well-known size and brilliance. The international distribution brand of adp Merkur is one of the most important names in the international gambling industry and will show an extensive and innovative product portfolio as one of the largest exhibitors at the trade fair in London. At booth N4 (110, 210, 230 and 250), visitors can immerse themselves in the world of Merkur products and celebrate the last ICE in London with Merkur Gaming.

“ICE is the highlight of the entire gambling industry every year. For weeks and months, we have been excitedly looking forward to filling our stand with new product innovations and presenting them to our customers and guests,” Athanasios “Sakis” Isaakidis, Chief Executive International at Merkur Gaming, said.

The main attraction of Merkur Gaming’s product range is a new cabinet that will enchant the international market with its incomparable modularity. Equally innovative and entertaining are the new Linked Progressives from Merkur: Clash Link, Link Wave, and Link Zone Rush are three novelties that will attract the attention of customers and visitors. Just like the new Multigame package M-Prime, which perfectly complements the already proven and highly popular M-Line package. Also new in the cabinet portfolio is a new version of the Zonic cabinet, which has been successful both internationally and in the German street market. Last but not least, after an intensive development phase, Merkur Gaming will unveil its new roulette for the first time at ICE.

Alongside Merkur Gaming, numerous other subsidiaries of the Merkur Group will also exhibit at the London trade fair. The area of Merkur eSolutions promises exciting insights into the world of online gaming. As an umbrella brand, it demonstrates a modern 360-degree approach together with Merkur Group subsidiaries EPG, Bede Gaming, and edict egaming that effectively connects stationary and online gaming worlds thanks to innovative product solutions. A key part of this portfolio is EPG’s own E-Wallet Paylado, which is considered one of the most innovative e-money payment options for online gaming. GeWeTe’s cash handling experts will show how customers can optimise their money processing and make it even more efficient, including their bestseller Cash-Centre Premium and their latest innovation Cash-Centre Slim.

In addition to games and AWP machines from international distribution brand Merkur Gaming, adp Merkur will also present products for the German home market at ICE. These include the Zonic Zone Asia introduced last year as well as their latest Respin Feature “Golden Nugget”. Furthermore, Merkur Dosniha will showcasing the product landscape of the Spanish gambling market, while Blueprint Gaming and Blueprint Operations will focus on stationary as well as online gaming offerings in the UK.

“As you can see, we have a number of impressive new product innovations in our luggage that our customers and guests should discover at ICE. The entire team has worked incredibly hard over the past weeks and months to bring a worthy and unforgettable final trade fair appearance to London. Although we are looking forward to relocating to Barcelona with great anticipation, we look back with a great deal of nostalgia on the last ICE at Exhibition Centre London. Therefore: Visit us at booth N4 (110, 210, 230 and 250) and let’s make this last London ICE something very special together,” said Athanasios “Sakis” Isaakidis.

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DreamPlay consolidates its status as a global player in the iGaming industry and opens an office and campus in Cyprus

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DreamPlay’s ambitions go far beyond simple game development. With a new office in Limassol, the international iGaming solutions provider is expanding its presence in Europe and laying the foundations for a new philosophy of the iGaming business.

The location in Limassol was not chosen by chance – Cyprus has long become the European center of iGaming. It is here that key market players, large operators and financial structures supporting the industry are concentrated. And the high concentration of technology and talented developers allows DreamPlay to form its own ecosystem of talent.

If in the 2010s Cyprus became a hub for classic iGaming operators, today it is a point of attraction for technology companies that are betting on metaverses and the integration of games into a wider digital ecosystem. DreamPlay is one of those shaping this trend.

Google-style campus for game development talents

The DreamPlay office and campus in Limassol are part of the company’s international network of corporate campuses. Similar hubs already operate in Thailand, Bali, Peru, the UAE and Poland. They offer employees comfortable working conditions and the ability to move between locations, accommodation, meals, legal support for stays in different countries. And all this is at the expense of the company. -And the flexible work format and 4-day work week in the company helps DreamPlay talents maintain a healthy work-life balance. It’s all about well-established business processes and taking care of the team.

It’s nice to know that you can come to the country, and there is a Dream Campus where friends, like-minded people and someone who can simply take care of you are waiting for you. They will meet you at the airport, give you a tour, accompany you on medical or legal issues. It’s all part of the team.

“iGaming is an industry of emotions. Therefore, the people who create it should work where they feel best. Therefore, in our campuses we create an environment where the team can feel maximum freedom for creativity, focus on creating new breakthrough products. And not be distracted by everyday issues. And we are sure that this gives us a strategic advantage, because we are sure that our employees have received better conditions than their colleagues in other companies. Comfort, flexibility and freedom are part of our global philosophy of DreamPlay,” shares DreamPlay CEO Alex Tkach.

 

What does this mean for the market?

Opening a DreamPlay office in Cyprus is a wise decision, as the company is preparing to enter new markets and partner with the largest iGaming players. It is also a signal to the entire market that the company is moving into the league of global players who dictate trends, rather than following them.

If today Cyprus is another platform for international expansion, then tomorrow DreamPlay may turn into one of the first technology companies in iGaming, operating on the principle of large IT holdings.

And this is where the main intrigue lies: will DreamPlay become the one who fundamentally rethinks the very nature of the industry?

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IGT Wheel of Fortune Video Poker Makes Global Debut at Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas

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International Game Technology PLC announced that it recently introduced its much-anticipated Wheel of Fortune Video Poker game in the world’s most prolific video poker market: Las Vegas, Nev. Guests of Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino (Downtown Grand) in Downtown Las Vegas became the first players in the world to enjoy legendary IGT multi-hand video poker paired with the puzzle-solving, wheel-spinning fun of Wheel of Fortune via IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Video Poker game.

“Becoming the first casino in the world to offer IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Video Poker was an exciting moment for Downtown Grand and one that generated palpable buzz and significant play on our gaming floor. For decades, our players have enjoyed IGT video poker and Wheel of Fortune slots, so combining the DNA of those two products to create something new is an exciting proposition for our players,” said Rick Coltor, Slots Manager at the Downtown Grand Las Vegas.

“Launching IGT Wheel of Fortune Video Poker in Las Vegas, the world’s largest video poker market, marked another important milestone in the rollout of our expanded Wheel of Fortune games portfolio. Our Wheel of Fortune Video Poker game delivers an ideal blend of proven multi-hand poker, jackpot excitement and the signature elements of Wheel of Fortune games that have propelled the theme’s success for more than 25 years,” said Nick Khin, IGT President, Global Gaming.

IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Video Poker is currently available on the CrystalCurve cabinet. Wheel of Fortune Video Poker incorporates the franchise’s famous puzzle-solving features and the iconic “Wheel Bonus” that has had players chanting “WHEEL-OF-FORTUNE!” for decades. The multi-hand poker game is available in triple-play, five-play and ten-play configurations and can award players 30,000, 50,000 or 100,000 credits, respectively, for a dealt royal flush.

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MLB Players Sign Licensing Agreement with PENN Entertainment

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MLB Players Inc., a commercial affiliate of the Major League Baseball Players Association, and OneTeam Partners announced they’ve reached a licensing agreement with PENN Entertainment.

The agreement designates PENN’s sports betting platforms – ESPN BET in the U.S. and theScore BET in Canada – as Officially Licensed Sportsbooks of MLBPI.

PENN now has the rights to use MLB player names, images and likenesses on its sports betting platforms, marketing assets and promotional campaigns.

The deal also includes PENN’s retail sportsbook operations (32 retail sportsbooks at its casino properties, including 19 under the ESPN BET brand).

Last fall, FanDuel and MLBPI reached a similar licensing agreement after the MLB players’ union sued FanDuel and Underdog Fantasy in New York Supreme Court, accusing them of using the names and likeness of ballplayers on their players without permission.

”As baseball season gets underway, we’re excited to offer fans an enhanced betting experience that includes player likenesses, expanded wagering options and a more dynamic product. Partnering with MLB Players Inc. strengthens our connection to the league and its star players and creates additional opportunities to engage fans throughout the season,” said Jason Birney, Vice President of Operations at PENN Interactive.

OneTeam Partners specializes in commercializing group licensing rights for professional athlates, and is a joint venture between the NFL Players Association, MLB Players Association, Women’s National Basketball Players Association, MLS Players Association, and U.S. Women’s National Team Players Association.

“By integrating MLB player rights into PENN Entertainment’s platforms, this partnership brings fans closer to the game while unlocking new business opportunities in sports betting. It highlights the growing influence of players in shaping premium, fan-focused betting experiences while enhancing player NIL rights and widening distribution,” said Frank Arthofer, President of OneTeam Partners.

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