One of the leading mobile game developers, publishers, and investors in the gaming industry, Sandsoft, has opened a new mobile game development studio in Barcelona.

Team of experts

Alexandre Besenval, a new member of the team and newly appointed VP of Studio Barcelona, will lead the project. The main idea behind opening the new studio is to become a global gaming powerhouse, and opening a studio in Europe marks a significant milestone towards that goal.

The office in Barcelona was opened almost two years ago, in January 2022. Back then, the company’s team grew by joining two big industry names, David Fernandez, a CEO, and Pasqual Patalla, COO, who previously was employed at Socialpoint, the famous subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive.

Sandsoft is known for employing local experts and globally famous names in all markets they’re expanding to, and this isn’t the exception. Now, when the new Barcelona studio is opened, this Riyadh-based company will become one of the leaders in this key European market. As expected, in the next three years, the company will create about 60 new positions for local residents.

Besenval, the new head of the Barcelona studio, is a former Head of New Games and Studio Manager at Madbox. His experience in the mobile gaming industry is impressive, considering that he was also a VP of product at Socialpoint and Gameloft’s studio manager.

Expansion to the global market

When it comes to Sandsoft, Besenval will work with the company’s leadership, including Yahsir Qureshi, a VP from Riyadh studio and former EA and Zynga employee. They will be working closely to establish the right global expansion strategy, and the main focus in the upcoming period will be creating innovative and unique social games that will help the company upgrade the player experience and help people from all around the world socialize and enjoy Sandsoft’s impressive portfolio.

David Fernandez, CEO at Sandsoft, said: “Barcelona is a city that’s close to my heart and which already houses a thriving community of game makers. It’s also a perfect place for talented devs from across Europe to come and be part of what we’re building at Sandsoft. As a relatively new company, this is an opportunity to be part of making brand-new games and creating new IPs at a time in the industry where new titles are scarce. I can’t think of anyone better to lead this exciting phase of our growth than Alexandre.”

Alexandre Besenval, VP of Studio Barcelona at Sandsoft, added: “Sandsoft has the ambition to build a truly global and diverse gaming company, and I’m excited to play my part. I was instantly impressed by the team’s commitment to creating engaging experiences for players across the world, and the opportunity to shape these from an early stage alongside talented colleagues was a big draw. A studio is only as good as its people, and we want to surround ourselves with the best talent to build a mobile gaming dream team.”

Source: Sarkany, Adrienn. “Sandsoft opens Barcelona development studio to work on brand new mobile titles”. European Gaming. December 12, 2023.

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Moving forward, One Casino will be the second operator to benefit from the Chroma Key Studio, an exciting concept that allows operators to significantly increase the quality of the products they end up offering to their customers.

One Casino Gets Serious Live Casino Boost with Chroma Key

One Casino is now set to transform its live casino vertical and experience with the help of the Chroma Key Studio, which is focused on the Dutch market, and has been one of the most important ones to live operators. Previously, Stakelogic Live launched its solution with 711.nl in August.

Thanks to Stakelogic Live’s flexible solution, operators are able to introduce their branding onto table games such as Absolute Blackjack and European Roulette, making the experience more captivating and worthwhile for both the operators involved as well as their players.

One Casino is happy to be benefiting from this same technology and treatment, providing it with the same level of tailored experiences, brand recognition and personalization that make live casino experiences even more noteworthy. One Casino runs powerful mobile and desktop casinos that make it possible for the brand to stay competitive and deliver innovative and hard-hitting solutions to its audiences.

Olga Bajela, CCO at Stakelogic Live, has welcomed the opportunity to see the Chroma Key Studio introduced to yet another prominent partner brand. Bajela added:

The studio empowers operators with unmatched table customization, facilitating unique and immersive player experiences. We extend a warm welcome to One Casino to our Chroma Key Studio, as it embarks on delivering captivating and deeply branded experiences to its players.

Olga Bajela, CCO at Stakelogic Live

Appealing to the Dutch Player Bases with Live Casino

She was joined by One Casino CEO Mark Schram who was similarly excited to strengthen his brand’s live casino experience in the Netherlands, a country that clearly appreciates this type of content and is ever keener on growing it across the board.

“Harnessing Stakelogic Live’s Chroma Key Studio empowers us to achieve this, forging a connection between our brand and our players. This step strengthens confidence and reinforces One Casino’s position as the ultimate hub for live content in the Dutch market,” Schram said.

This new deal comes shortly after Stakelogic appointed Dejan Loncar to the role of Head of Live Casino, succeeding Richard Walker.

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The leading provider of live casino content and technologies, Stakelogic Live, announced it signed a new partnership agreement with 777.nl, the popular Dutch operator. Details regarding the new partnership emerged Thursday and see the operator become the newest addition to Stakelogic Live’s Chroma Key Studio initiative. Under the terms of the freshly minted agreement, 777.nl will benefit from the Chroma Key Studio’s groundbreaking technology.

Stakelogic Live’s Chroma Key Studio is located in the Netherlands and streams in Dutch. The innovative Studio improves significantly the experience for online players as it revolutionizes online interactions. Thanks to the new deal, 777.nl will benefit from this technology and deliver unique live experiences for its growing customer base.

Ultimately, the collaboration is expected to propel the operator’s presence in the vertical, by delivering one-of-a-kind experiences for its players. At the same time, the agreement boosts Stakelogic Live’s strong position as a leading provider of live casino technology, proven to increase engagement and retention.

The Chroma Key Studio enables seamless integration of branding. Initially, 777.nl will benefit from several games, including 7 Seat Blackjack and European Roulette. Moreover, the operator will bring Absolute Blackjack, Stakelogic Live’s latest addition. What makes Absolute Blackjack a strong addition is the ability to offer an unlimited number of seats for players via a single table. This reaffirms the scalability and potential of Stakelogic’s innovative technology.

Recently, the company confirmed another deal for its Chroma Key Studio by teaming up with Bingoal.nl, another popular gambling operator within the Dutch market. Announced earlier this month, the deal saw the operator benefit from Stakelogic’s new studio. This deal designated Bingoal.nl as the first Dutch operator to access the Chroma Key Studio.

The New Deal Brings Excitement to 777.nl, Stakelogic Live

Cesar Paredes, 777.nl’s country manager, spoke about the significant potential of the live casino segment in the country and the unique experiences it delivers. “This is why we are very pleased and proud of this partnership with Stakelogic Live’s Chroma Key studio,” he added. Finally, Paredes confirmed that the company is committed to engaging with its players and delivering thrilling experiences which will now be elevated further thanks to the new live casino content.

“Welcoming 777.nl to our expanding Chroma Key Studio lineup is a significant milestone for Stakelogic Live.“

Olga Bajela, CCO at Stakelogic Live

Olga Bajela, Stakelogic Live’s CCO, added that the company is delighted to expand its portfolio of partners via the new collaboration with 777.nl. She highlighted the importance of the studio’s customization options that elevate the thrill and excitement while allowing operators to showcase their brands.

Bajela said that Chroma Key Studio stands out with scalability which reaffirms its position within the online gambling sector. Finally, she pointed out that Stakelogic will be delighted to see 777.nl deliver new experiences for its customers thanks to the new deal.

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The leading provider of premium live casino games, powering operators within the online gambling sector in Europe and around the world, Stakelogic Live, announced the launch of its cutting-edge brand-new studio with Bingoal.nl, a Dutch online gambling operator. The launch, announced Friday, makes the Dutch operator the first one to benefit from Stakelogic Live’s new studio.

The content provider’s new Chrome Key Studio leverages green screens that bring options for personalization and customization. Thanks to the collaboration, Bingoal.nl will be the first operator to leverage this technology, seeking to deliver unique live casino experiences to its growing customer base.

Located in the Netherlands, Stakelogic Live’s Chroma Key Studio will stream the games in Dutch. Currently, there are three games that can be streamed via the studio. Those include European Roulette, Absolute Blackjack, as well as 7 Seat Blackjack.

Only recently, Stakelogic announced a new content agreement with Starcasino. Per that deal, the leading provider agreed to supply a portfolio of its games for the operator, strengthening its offering in Belgium. As a result, Starcasino gained access to classic and video slots, along with live dealer titles from Stakelogic.

The New Deal Brings Excitement to Bingoal, Stakelogic

Dany Salmon, Bingoal’s casino product manager, spoke about the significant popularity of the live casino segment in the Dutch gambling market. He acknowledged the importance of that segment for the company and its efforts to deliver unrivaled casino entertainment for its players.

Finally, Salmon said: “Using Stakelogic Live’s Chroma Key Studio allows us to do this in a way that strengthens the relationship between our brand and the player – building trust and the association between players and Bingoal.nl as being the go-to destination for live content in the Netherlands.”

“Live casino is hugely popular in the Netherlands and as an operator, it’s important for us to stand out and deliver unique experiences to our players.“

Dany Salmon, casino product manager at Bingoal.nl

Olga Bajela, Stakelogic Live’s CCO, was similarly excited. She outlined that the launch of the Chrome Key Studio in the Netherlands represents a major milestone for the company. At the same time, she highlighted that the new studio enables Stakelogic to deliver branding opportunities for gambling operators who want to create unique customer experiences.

Bajela explained: “That this can be offered to multiple operators from a single table means this is infinitely scalable, benefitting both Stakelogic Live and the operators that partner with us.” Finally, she said that Stakelogic Live is delighted to see the debut of its new studio with Bingoal.nl, the first operator that will be able to leverage this cutting-edge technology.

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The new collaboration with ZeusPlay, a Greek casino games provider, will allow Relum to deliver even more products to its audiences. Relum already features more than 14,000 games and has more than 180 industry-leading suppliers as part of its aggregation platform.

ZeusPlay and Relum Collaborate on Distribution Opportunity

The company similarly works with a number of engagement and marketing tools that are designed to help partner operators to derive immediate benefits from their choice to work with Relum. The platform has integrated promotional tools that are a further opportunity for growth as well.

ZeusPlay will provide its dedicated portfolio of more than 50 excellent games which will be featured through Relum’s aggregation solution. Among the games that are being added are such prominent releases as Great Bufalo, Don Mafioso, and not least, Diamond’s Fortune.

The partnership was naturally welcomed by ZeusPlay CEO Antonios Zlatanos who said that the company was very excited to be strengthening its position in global iGaming markets through this new-found distribution opportunity.

Zlatanos said that the casino aggregation solution offered by Relum is a true stepping-stone for the company which will allow it to achieve better commercial results and engage with bigger audiences while also driving revenue.

“Relum’s customers will enjoy our 50+ games and in addition we are adding 1-2 new games in our pipeline every month,” Zlatanos said, outlining the future of the collaboration as well.

Leveraging Excellent Gaming Solutions with Sprawling Network of Operators

Relum CEO Emil Hakobian was similarly pleased with this new opportunity and said that his company is equally excited to strengthen its portfolio and content offering across the board, bringing in excellent growth opportunities for its supplier partners and gaming options for operators.

This is not the first time that ZeusPlay has integrated its offer with an established aggregation and tech supplier for the iGaming industry either. Previously, the company teamed up with NuxGame, joining the company’s aggregation solution and accessing even more audiences, operators, and business opportunities.

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BGaming, the in-house game studio of SOFTSWISS announced the release of one of the first online slots known to be created with AI-generated graphics. Launched on April 13, Alien Fruits joins two other AI-assisted imagery games released in April – Wild Buffalo Bonanza by NetGaming and Joker Ra from Endorphina.

Unlike the other two games, this one comes with very little background information on the development team’s interaction with the Generative AI creating the images. It’s also quite different than the other two as it presents as a chain reactor rather than a traditional slot.

Chain Reactor Game

The “grid” reel set that doesn’t actually have “reels” allows this game to appear with a screen holding 30 icons over 6 columns of 5 rows each. The top prize is 15,000x bet as well so it can pay a lot more than any of the other games in its small glass.

The narrative behind this title is one of the players joining the alien fruits on an intergalactic voyage. The simple but bright game icons including avocados, pomegranates, passion fruit, and lemons are animated as they threaten to come into play or are activated by a winning combination.

You’ll set out to find jelly letters to energize your mission.

Bonus mechanics are straightforward for this type of game with free spins and multipliers but they are also power-packed with win potential. Landing four or more scatters awards an increasing number of free spins – the symbols that trigger the free games cause the fruits to move across galaxies to escort the player into bonus mode.

The game also offers those chomping at the bit to trigger the bonus round a buy bonus feature. Changing the initial bet size will cause the price of the feature to rise.

While the graphics are bright and vibrant, there’s nothing very unique about them in terms of provenance and perhaps that is one reason BGaming didn’t rely heavily on innovative tech messaging in heralding the new release – in fact, it may have slipped by many who would be looking for just an innovation.

Huge Multipliers in the Bonus Round Spins

No matter how you arrive at the free spins, by chance or by purchasing a turn, the free spins bonus is where the biggest money is to be made.

Along the narrative line, the multiplier portal will allow coms to go on between the alien fruit and their home planet to generative multipliers ranging from 2x to 100x during the free games bonus. The most that can be won on the game is 180,000 euros. The minimum bet is €1.00 and the most that can be bet per spin is €80.00

One of the job-sharing CPOs at BGaming, Yulia Aliakseyeva said: “As a leading slots provider, we are delighted to add Alien Fruits to our portfolio of more than 100 creative titles. We are especially excited to introduce AI-generated graphics – just one example of BGaming’s innovative approach to slots development.”

Source: Embark On Space Odyssey With BGaming’s Alien Fruits, BGaming News, April 13, 2023

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Online casino game developer, Play’n GO has secured a highly coveted Spanish gambling supplier license. The development furthers the Växjö, Sweden-based mobile and desktop developer’s recent strategy of focusing on Spain and players there. Several of the last quarters of business activity have seen growth in the region.

With certification from Spanish authorities, the company will now be able to self-certify games there and release them in Spain at the same time they go out in other regulated markets in Europe and elsewhere.

Adding a Spanish license to the company’s arsenal of certified gambling regions is a major step forward for the company that officially launched in 2017 after a decade of subcontractor work for other providers.

Spanish customers will not only be able to continue to enjoy their favorite Play’n GO titles but will now get them “hot off the press” without any undue delay as the new games hit the wider distribution network. The company is active in more than two dozen regulated jurisdictions and plans to release over 50 new titles in the 2023 calendar year.

Head of Sales and Account Management for Play’n GO, Magnus Thalin said: “We want to help our customers grow their businesses by retaining and engaging their players with exceptional content.

“Unlocking Play’n GO content in Spain will be the silver bullet for operators to help them do just that, and we’re excited about the future for our customers in Spain.

“With new game releases every week, we look forward to working closely with our customers in Spain to provide the best, and safest casino gaming experience for all players in the region.”

Sisal Launch Bolsters Italian Position

In other news, Play’n GO has also announced a partnership with Sisal, a leading Italian gambling operator. The market has become an important sector for the Swedish company with licenses in 25 regulated jurisdictions and this partnership marks a major achievement for the developer.

Play’n GO already work’s with Sisal’s parent company, Flutter Entertainment which announced the acquisition of the Italian gaming leader in late December 2021 and completed the €1.91bn purchase of the online gaming and lottery operator in August of the next year.

Players on the Sisal platform will now have access to games like Tower Quest and the company’s flagship title, Book of Dead along with many more popular games.

Play’n GO boss for LatAm and Southern Europe, Emilie Zamponi said: “Our partnership with Sisal is a hugely exciting one for Play’n GO as it further cements our position as the leading casino entertainment provider in the Italian region.

“This announcement means that Play’n GO now [has]

.”

Newest Online Slot Slashimi – One of Fifty to be Released in 2023

With expansions into new markets in Europe and the Americas, Play’n GO plans to keep up the cadence of new game releases with as many as one each week in the following year, according to a note in a press release late last week.

The newest title to hit the internet tubes is Slashimi, a play on the Sushi Chef, his exceedingly sharp tool the blade, and the flavorful treat of thinly sliced raw meat or fish that is served without rice or other accompaniments.

As is the case with most slot game themes, this one “gets” the kitchen theme broadly but seems to rely on urban myth or lore mistakenly informing us that any sushi with fish is sashimi – but that’s okay.

The star of the slot is one Chef Jiro Miike who can slash most symbols on the reels into two, splitting them into more chances to win. Golden Soy wilds and Wasabi scatters are immune to his blade and skills. But take a look at all those stacked symbols! Splitting symbols can create up to 1,000 winning paths across the reels.

Land three of those wasabi scatters to trigger 5 free spins. Sliced (split) symbols in the free games round become “sticky” and remain in position for the duration of the bonus round. Land three more scatters on a free spin to pick up more free games.

George Olekszy is head of retention at Play’n GO – he said: “Slashimi’s Two-For-One symbols are the real main course.”

“We’ve got a fair few sweet-themed slots in our cupboard, so it was only right for us to gift fans with a savory main course. The splitting symbol mechanic is innovative. As the slot’s easy-to-follow, it’s great for newcomers, but also packs a lot of depth slot enthusiasts will appreciate.”

Source: Play’n GO Latest News, playngo.com, April 5, 6, 2023

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Studio 21 Live Gaming, a Bulgarian state-of-the-art live casino production company, has teamed up with Relax Gaming, a world-class content aggregator. Under the agreement, Studio 21 will become Relax’s latest studio partner and will see its content integrated into the Powered By Relax aggregation platform.

As per the deal, Relax will onboard Studio 21’s exciting portfolio of games and original content. As a result, the latter company’s titles will be distributed across Relax Gaming’s rapidly expanding distribution network.

Thus, Studio 21 will be able to reach many new operators and, by extension, many new players. The Relax Apex integration platform will back the studio with unrivaled speed-to-market and jurisdictional support.

Studio 21’s content is broadcast from the company’s state-of-the-art studio and broadcasting facility in Sofia, Bulgaria. It provides operators the flexibility to add games, live game shows and bespoke studio sets. In addition, Studio 21 allows gambling companies to add customizable side bets and betting options to the offering they desire.

The Integration Further Expands Relax’s Portfolio

Christopher Haller, Studio 21 Live Gaming’s president, addressed the deal with Relax Gaming, calling it a “huge milestone” for his company. According to Haller, the agreement attests to his team’s ability to provide operators with the customized content they want and need. Haller added that Studio 21 allows companies to differentiate themselves from their competitors.

Partnering with the preeminent online aggregation brand in the industry allows us to widely and efficiently distribute our content to a vast array of operators and markets.

Christopher Haller, president, Studio 21 Live Gaming

Meanwhile, Shelley Hannah, Relax Gaming’s director of casino products, said that her team is constantly looking for quality content to add to its portfolio. According to her, the agreement with Studio 21 will further reinforce Relax’s offering.

This supplier brings creativity, product flexibility and much-needed attention to the specific needs of each operator in the live casino market and we are certain the partnership will prove fruitful in the months and years to come.

Shelley Hannah, director of casino products, Relax Gaming

Relax Gaming is hailed as one of the best B2B suppliers of content in the gaming industry. The company’s commitment to excellence has helped it secure many awards, with some of the more recent ones including the Best Mobile Gaming Software Provider at the EGR B2B Awards, Casino/Slot Developer of the Year at the SBC Awards, and Best Game Provider at the AskGamblers Awards in 2022

Relax Gaming’s Nadiya Attard recently spoke with GamblingNews about the company’s position in the market and its expansion in Spain.

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The leading UK casino operator that is a part of Rank Group, Grosvenor Casinos, has announced the launch of its Live Casino Studio. The strategic launch comes at a time when the company plans further growth in the online sector. At the same time, Grosvenor taps into the live casino segment that has been gradually gaining popularity.

The announcement comes after many major operators have already witnessed the potential of the live casino offering and successfully introduced it to their customers. Bringing live casino offering, Grosvenor seeks to deliver unique and engaging experiences for its growing online customer base.

Grosvenor Casinos’ head of gaming commercial, Spyros Kanakis, shared his excitement about the latest announcement, acknowledging that as a major player in the market in the UK, the company continuously expands and updates its offering. This helps Grosvenor engage with new audiences and at the same time ensures the retention of existing customers.

“As the largest casino operator in the UK, we’re on a mission to broaden casino gaming’s appeal to a new generation of players.“

Spyros Kanakis, head of gaming commercial at Grosvenor Casinos

Kanakis added that the company has identified that players are interested in engaging in immersive experiences which is a prime reason why it decided to develop the Live Casino Studio. According to him, through its live casino offering, Grosvenor will leverage its extensive industry experience and deliver engaging experiences for its online customers.

The company’s head of gaming commercial added that the live casino offering is hosted by Grosvenor dealers with significant experience. At the same time, Kanakis pointed out that online customers will be able to experience engaging, immersive experiences and dive into a unique atmosphere.

“Customers will be able to enjoy the unique atmosphere of our best in venue casino games but online where they will feel close to the action, able to play anytime, from anywhere,“

added Kanakis

Grosvenor pointed out that its Live Casino Studio offers five blackjack, as well as two roulette tables, making a total of seven immersive online gaming tables. The launch was facilitated via a collaboration with Evo Casino and sees the company deliver live casino entertainment 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As noted, a team of seasoned dealers will lead the live casino offering and according to Grosvenor, that team consists of 50 members.

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