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Svenska Spel Appoints Mikael Franzén as the New IT Director
Svenska Spel has appointed Mikael Franzén as its new IT Director. He will be part of Group Management and report directly to the CEO. Mikael Franzen is currently responsible for the B2B business in the subsidiary Swedish Games Sports & Casino. He will assume the new position on September 1, 2019.
“I am very pleased to welcome Mikael Franzen in his new role as Chief Information Officer. I am also proud that we have an internal candidate, which is proof that we have extensive expertise within the Group. Michael’s extensive experience in both the Swedish game that the gaming industry will be valuable in the continued development of our business. He has deep knowledge of the deal, which is crucial to strengthen the offering to our customers,” Patrik Hofbauer, President and CEO of Svenska Spel said.
Mikael Franzén’s career in the gaming industry started in 1993 on the then Penninglotteriet and he has held various roles within the Swedish game. Mikael Franzen also has extensive experience as a consultant in the gaming industry with the mission of a number of gaming companies.
“I am very pleased to be entrusted with leading Svenska Spel’s IT team. It is they who together develop, implement and manage the solutions that will enable Swedish Games to offer customers fun and exciting gaming experience in a safe and responsible manner. I hope to contribute my extensive experience in the gaming business page and my understanding of what it takes to create competitiveness in an increasingly digitized and fast-paced gaming market,” Mikael Franzén said.
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Wazdan amplifies Swiss presence with GAMRFIRST launch
Wazdan, the gain-focused developer behind some of the world’s most rewarding casino game experiences, has further expanded in the regulated Swiss market, taking its games live with GAMRFIRST.
The agreement sees a swathe of Wazdan games now available in Switzerland on the GAMRFIRST brand, the online arm of Casino Barrière Montreux, integrated via Gamanza’s iGaming Superstore™ platform.
Included in the deal are top-performing Wazdan titles such as 15 Coins™ and Mighty Wild™: Panther, as the provider continues to deliver the world’s most rewarding casino game experiences with its suite of engaging mechanics.
Marking its seventh partner in the market, Switzerland remains a key source of growth for Wazdan as it continues to build momentum following its recent commercial expansion and launch of its award-winning Mighty Fish™: Blue Marlin title.
Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said: “As one of the most important markets in Europe for Wazdan,we are delighted to bring GAMRFIRST.CH customers in Switzerland our comprehensive slot portfolio.
“The strong demand for Wazdan’s titles in Switzerland and beyond is a testament to our gain-focused philosophy that fuels our ambitions to deliver engaging experiences that players truly love.”
Clement Govinda, Director at GAMRFIRST said: “Wazdan has garnered a stellar reputation for its high-quality graphics and unique features that have captured the hearts of players worldwide.
“The provider’s commitment to developing rewarding casino experiences that empower players with more choice over their gaming style perfectly aligns with the preferences of our players and we have no doubt Wazdan’s titles will be warmly received by them.”
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Digitain Supplies Sportsbook to King.rs
Digitain supplies Serbian operator King.rs with turnkey sportsbook solution
Digitain, a global leader in sportsbook and iGaming solutions, has announced that it has signed a deal to provide its turnkey solution to Serbian-based operator King.rs.
The turnkey solution from Digitain includes a proprietary sportsbook empowered by over 1,000 in-house risk managers and sports traders for +100 sports, +130,000 real live monthly events, 80,000 pre-match events each month, +15,000 leagues, +3,000 betting markets as well as casino games, a payment gateway, sports data and statistics along with enterprise tools for mobile, desktop and retail channels and Digitain’s in-house virtual sports, which provide +20,000 daily events and +150 betting markets.
“We are delighted to sign this commercial agreement with King.rs and welcome it to the Digitain business,” the Chief Sales Officer for Digitain, Ani Mkrtchyan, said. “Digitain continues to lead the way in iGaming and sportsbook innovation and King.rs shall not only have access to our propriety and award-winning sportsbook but features such as auto bet, bet builder, sports jackpots, instant cashback, push notifications and a social feature called Sportchat to drive player engagement and revenue growth.
“At Digitain, we are committed to delivering solutions that cater to the unique needs of our partner operators and their players across multiple markets. We look forward to a long and successful partnership with King.rs.”
“Digitain has proven itself to be one of the leading B2B providers over the last 20 years in sportsbook and iGaming solutions,” the Operation Director for King.rs, Dragan Djordjevic, said. “We have been impressed with the depth and breadth of the turnkey solution and the level of account management and support throughout this process. We look forward to Digitain’s solution to elevate and amplify our brand positioning across our operational B2C markets.”
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Xprizo appoints Sintija Rimsa as Head of Business Development to accelerate growth strategy
Xprizo, a cutting-edge iGaming fintech platform, has appointed Sintija Rimsa as its new Head of Business Development to accelerate its growth strategy.
Rimsa will spearhead Xprizo’s ambition to deliver on its core objectives, with a focus on empowering gaming and leading industry companies to expand into emerging markets such as Africa, Asia, and LatAm. Rimsa has vast experience spanning AI, blockchain, and iGaming sectors which is complemented by a deep passion for innovative technologies.
Xprizo Head of Business Development Sintija Rimsa commented: “Joining the Xprizo family and playing a key role in its mission to revolutionise the payments industry is the perfect scenario. Together we’re pushing ahead at the forefront of the sector to provide solutions for unbanked and under-banked communities.”
Before Xprizo, Sintija rose the ranks in business development and communications, mainly advising startups, ecosystem partners, VCs, and influential figures in Dubai. Her work portfolio on investments, business development, and communications strategies within the blockchain, gaming, and AI fields have earned a reputation as an industry visionary.
“With Sintija heading up the biz dev team, Xprizo is well on course to achieve its ambitious goals, setting new benchmarks for innovation and inclusivity.” added Richard Mifsud, Xprizo Chief Vision Officer.
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