Balkans
Intralot holds its first Hackathon
The first Intralot Hackathon adds a new dimension to the group’s culture of innovation.
The first Intralot Hackathon was held with great success on November 24-26, at Intralot Innovation Center with the participation of over 50 employees and 16 mentors and coaches. Among 15 participating teams, the AR-Lot Team was ranked first for developing an augmented reality concept for retail customer engagement.
Intralot Hackathon 2017 is an internal innovation contest for Intralot’s employees in Greece, aiming at generating ideas for new products, distribution and support channels, as well as improving the Group’s existing operational flows while promoting the spirit of collaboration and out-of-the box thinking to drive innovation and growth.
Mr. A. Diamantis Group CTO stated: “By designing Intralot Hackathon 2017 we aimed at offering an environment of creativity for our staff and enhancing their ability to develop new products and technology solutions for our customers all over the world. I was thrilled not only by the quality of ideas but also by the excitement and the level of engagement of everyone who participated.”
“All ideas presented were excellent and selection of the top three was a very difficult task. I would like to thank all colleagues who committed their time as mentors and for inspiring our talented creators as well as the People Development Team of the HR Department and all other colleagues for their tireless efforts towards such a successful organization.”
The 15 teams that participated in the final phase on November 26, after a three-month ideation, knowledge sharing preparatory process, gathered at the hackathon for more than 50 hours in a specially designed space at the Peania Innovation Center to complete their prototype. Sixteen highly qualified mentors and coaches from Intralot and selected companies supported the teams, offering practical advice and guidance.
At the conclusion of the competition, the teams presented their proposals to a 5-member jury, which consisted of high-ranking executives of the Group. The jury voted for the top three winning teams that were rewarded with Prizes of € 5,000, 3,000 and 2,000 respectively. Intralot Hackathon 2017 was implemented in collaboration with The Cube Athens and Hippocampus.io Innovation Consultancy.
Balkans
Anakatech Incorporates GameArt’s High-Quality Slot Titles into Cutting-Edge Platform
Anakatech, a developer of platforms and comprehensive solutions for the iGaming sector, has entered into a partnership with GameArt, a developer of high-quality HTML5 slot games for both online and land-based casino operators. As per the deal, GameArt’s games are now integrated on Anakatech’s gaming platform.
Anakatech offers complete casino solutions with a portfolio of innovative online and mobile games. Through this collaboration, Anakatech enhances its platform by integrating GameArt’s exceptional games, further enriching the gaming experience for its partners and players alike.
Yauheni Charniuk, Account Manager at GameArt, said: “We are delighted to partner with Anakatech as this collaboration enables us to bring our high-quality online slot games to Anakatech’s partners and clients. We look forward to many years of working together!”
Balkans
Making a Bang in Bulgaria! Hacksaw Gaming goes live with Alphawin
Hacksaw Gaming and the swiftly up and coming Alphawin solidify their new partnership with the launch of 12 of Hacksaw’s top picks on their site.
As of the 10th of April, Alphawin’s players will be able to enjoy the likes of Chaos Crew, Wanted Dead or a Wild, RIP City and many others. Set to be a hit amongst Alphawin users in Bulgaria, we are anticipating the launch of even more of our fan favourite games in the near future. In a market that has been dominated by local well-known brands for a while, we look forward to seeing how Hacksaw games make waves with Alphawin’s players.
Founded in 2007, Alphabet Gaming now has a sizable network of over 10 land-based casinos and has easily been named one of the region’s industry leaders with its growth. Moving and adapting with the evolution of online gaming, they established Alphawin in 2021. They currently boast one of the largest online casino portfolios in the region, featuring 27 slots and 6 live casino providers. With hopes to add more before the close of 2024, the future is looking like a bright one for Alphawin.
“We are very excited to start our partnership with Hacksaw Gaming.” Alphawin’s spokesperson stated that “the company offers an innovative and unique take on the concept of casino gaming and is an excellent fit for us!”
Set for star positioning, Hacksaw Gaming’s games will see the spotlight in the initial launch with banners, targeted ads and top lobby positions. CEO Marcus Cordes shares Alphawin’s positive outlook on the partnership – “Another strong collaboration under our belts! We’re absolutely sure that the avid Alphawin players will enjoy our artistic visuals and enticing bonus features of our most loved games. With of course plans to expand the Hacksaw portfolio in the future”
As both parties broaden their horizons and look onwards, what do we foresee? Well, we see Hacksaw Gaming and Alphawin, a truly prime pairing.
Balkans
ESA Gaming unveils Balkan Bet collaboration
ESA Gaming, the innovative games provider, has further boosted its footprint in Serbia after partnering with Balkan Bet.
The leading regional operator now has access to an expansive array of captivating casino games and slot titles from ESA Gaming, encompassing new video slot releases Candy Drops and Tiki Stacks, alongside the thrilling crash game Big Fish Bonanza.
Balkan Bet launched its online platform in 2016 and provides its customers with a broad selection of casino games and sports betting options.
This latest collaboration marks yet another significant stride for ESA Gaming, adding to several recent partnerships that highlight the company’s strategic plans to broaden its global reach.
Thomas Smallwood, Chief Commercial Officer at ESA Gaming, said: “This collaboration underscores our commitment to expanding our reach and providing unparalleled gaming experiences to players across the Balkan region.
“With a strong local presence in Serbia, we are delighted to see our titles go live with local partners, and we are confident that Balkan Bet customers will love our releases.”
Nikola Popović, Online Slot Product Manager at Balkan Bet, added: “We’re excited to take ESA Gaming’s captivating portfolio live on our platform, presenting a dynamic range of content.
“As we strive to continually enhance our offerings to meet player demands, ESA Gaming’s innovative approach promises to elevate our customer’s experience.”
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