Balkans
The 10th BEGE Expo with record high attendance
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The impressive performance of the folklore ansamble Chinary greeted the visitors and emerged them in the show. BEGE Expo is initiated by The Bulgarian Trade Association of Manufacturers and Operators in the Gaming Industry (BTAMOGI) and is supported by the Bulgarian State Commission on Gambling.
With over 80 companies from 20 countries presenting their latest solutions and product portfolio the exhibition introduced the latest technological achievements and gathered representatives from the global gaming industry. The organisers reported visitors from Eastern Europe including Georgia and Cyprus, as well as representatives of the branch from UK, Italy, Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary and USA, concluding a very succssful first decade of the BEGE Expo history, stepping boldly and ambitiously in the second decade.
This year BEGE Expo went under the slogan “Bulgaria – the technology hub of the Balkans”, which meant to highlight the importance of the gaming industry as an initiator of technological achievements and innovations. The exposition “In the world of the Bulgarian discoverers and inventors”, which presented the accomplishments of past innovators attracted great interest, as well as the Innovation zone where the latest cutting-edge technologies were revealed. The companies that took part in the zone were: Alberici, Ainsworth, Novomatic, Casino Technology, EGT, E-Service, Fininvest and Count-R, IBA Entertainment, BET3000, Intergames, Innovative Technology, JPL and nanoVo.
The two-day program of the exhibition was tight with various events and accompanying activities. The humanoid robot Sanbot greeted the visitors at the opening ceremony of the event and set a tone of good mood, kept all through the trade show.
Later on the beauty contest Miss Gaming BEGE 2017 was held and the new beauty queen was officially selected at the BEGE party in the evening. The contestants were presenting the biggest operators, having locations in Bulgaria. The crown was given to the graduated economist Alexandra Peyovich, contesing on behalf of the Admiral casino.The runner ups were the girls presenting CGI Clubs and Eldorado Bet and the „Audience’s favorite“ was Sara Amar, selected by Casino Royale Palms.
Day two was even busier and started with the official BEGE Awards ceremony, acknowledging people and companies for special contribution and excellent achievements. Among the companies who were honored were Zitro, NOVOMATIC, Casino Technology, Euro Games Technology (EGT), Intergames (with Konami), Interblock, Abbiati, BetConstruct, NYX Gaming Group, Advansys, Bet3000, Suzohapp, Change Italia, Innovative Technology, Quixant, Fininvest and Alberici.
Morover, the young entrepreneurs of the industry had also tribune and introduced their novelties during the Gaming StartUp Challenge. The jury, headed by the Executive director of Casino Technology – Ivan Tzankarsky, honored the company Zebra Digital with the 1st place award in the contest for startup companies in the gaming field. The company has developed a concept for online games as a unique way of engaging prospects and generating new leads.
The second place was for the Macedonians from Football Chat AI, who give football betting tips calculated with AI. The third place won the dark fantasy action-adventure video game of Incineration Productions.
The second day concluded with the traditional discussion between operators and representatives of the Bulgarian State Commission on Gambling.
With the interest that exceeded all expectations and being a platfrom for extending the business relations and partnerships, the gaming trade show defined itself once again as the preeminent expo for the gaming and entertainment industry in Eastern Europe. The floorplan for 2018 is almost fully booked already so stay tuned!
BEGE Expo – the leading gaming and entertainment exhibition in Eastern Europe. The event is business oriented and provides opportunities for commercial contacts and presentations of products for the leisure, gaming and entertainment industry as well as technology products for optimizing operational, management and control processes. BEGE welcomes manufacturers, vendors, operators and representatives from the gaming and entertainment industries. For more please visit: balkangamingexpo.com
Balkans
Vermantia Powers the BEGE Awards at it’s 15th Anniversary!
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The 15th anniversary of the Balkan Entertainment and Gaming Expo Awards is just around the corner, set to illuminate club Black&White in Sofia, Bulgaria on November 26th.
The BEGE Awards have become a benchmark for excellence in the gaming industry, recognizing innovators, game-changers, and trailblazers who’ve made a significant impact on the gaming landscape. The ceremony brings together industry leaders to celebrate their outstanding achievements and contributions.
A distinguished panel of experts will meticulously evaluate nominees based on a range of criteria, with the esteemed jury casting their votes to select the winners who will be honored at the prestigious awards ceremony.
🎉This year, we are thrilled to announce that Vermantia, a pioneering technology powerhouse that revolutionizes betting businesses with custom-made, exclusive data and picture content, has joined forces with us as a key sponsor. Their commitment to quality and innovation makes them a perfect partner for this celebration of excellence.Mark your 📅 and get ready to submit your nominations for the chance to recognize and reward the pioneers who are shaping the future of the gaming industry.
The nominations are opening soon, and you won’t want to miss this opportunity to be part of this prestigious event!
Balkans
REEVO partners Slotino: Powering Up Bulgarian iGaming!
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REEVO, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Slotino, a prominent online casino brand in the regulated Bulgarian market. This collaboration aims to bring an unparalleled gaming experience to Bulgarian players, leveraging the strengths and innovative approaches of both companies.
Vasil Stumbov, Slotino, commented:”We are delighted to partner with REEVO and bring the high-quality casino games on offer to our Bulgarian audience. As both companies have a strong focus on innovation, I’m sure we will establish a strong partnership, delivering even better player experiences and presenting the great content REEVO has to offer to our players.”
Petra Maria Poola, Head of Sales at REEVO, commented: “We are incredibly excited to partner with Slotino and bring our diverse portfolio of high-quality casino games to the Bulgarian market. Slotino’s commitment to localization and personalized player experiences aligns perfectly with our mission to innovate and enhance the iGaming industry. Together, we will provide an unparalleled gaming experience that will captivate and engage players, setting a new standard in the market.”
Partnership Highlights:
- Enhanced Player Experience: The integration of REEVO’s diverse portfolio of high-quality casino games into Slotino’s platform will significantly enhance the player experience.
- Innovative Solutions: The partnership will drive the development of unique features and offerings tailored for the Bulgarian market.
- Localized Content: Slotino’s expertise in localization combined with REEVO’s extensive game library ensures a customized and engaging gaming experience for Bulgarian players.
The collaboration between REEVO and Slotino marks a significant step forward in the Bulgarian iGaming market. By combining Slotino’s detailed localization and unique product features with REEVO’s innovative game offerings and aggregation solutions, the partnership aims to deliver an unmatched gaming experience to players.
Balkans
Gaming Corps lands in Bulgaria with Kaizen Gaming deal
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Gaming Corps, a publicly-listed game studio based in Sweden that has earned a reputation for developing market-leading casino games, has expanded its global reach into Bulgaria through a major content partnership with Kaizen Gaming.
The deal means that Kaizen Gaming will be able to offer Gaming Corp’s full suite of games to its players on an exclusive basis for the next six months before the studio can strike additional partnerships with other operators in the market.
Kaizen Gaming operates the hugely popular Betano and Stoiximan brands in Bulgaria, a market that has gone from strength to strength since regulating online gambling back in 2012 with high consumer demand for online casino and slot content from new and exciting providers.
The partnership between Gaming Corps and Kaizen Gaming brings the studio’s internationally acclaimed slots to the Bulgarian market for the first time. This includes proven player-favourite titles like 777 Jackpot Diamond Hold & Win, Bon Bon Bonanza and Samba Soccer.
Players will also gain access to Gaming Corps hit portfolio of Smash4Cash™ titles, including both Piggy Smash and RAMPAGE! Smash4Cash™ which were launched earlier this year.
Danielle Calafato, CCO at Gaming Corps, said: “We could not ask for a better operator partner to make our debut in Bulgaria with. Kaizen Gaming operates two of the most popular brands in the market and we are thrilled to see of games land in its lobbies for the first time.
“Bulgaria is a thriving market with plenty of growth potential for operators that bring new and exciting content to their players. Kaizen Gaming has done just that through this partnership, and we are especially excited to see players engage with our Smash4CashTM titles.
“We are committed to expanding our reach into more regulated markets over the coming months as we continue to establish Gaming Corps as a major content provider.”
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