Central Europe
A new era for Pixel Federation: CEO moves across the organisation to take the Creative Lead
An outstanding year of growth for Slovakian based game development studio Pixel Federation, has led to impressive investment back into the company and a forward-thinking restructuring. After over a decade as CEO, Simon Sicko now steps away from directing and into a newly defined creative role. In turn, the leadership of Pixel Federation will enter a new era of team management. Taking on the challenge of leading the Research and Development team, which he himself launched in 2019, Simon is determined to get back to his roots with conceptualising new innovations within the development process.
āAfter many years as CEO, representing the company, Iāve grown from the ground up, Iāve found myself craving a move to roll up my sleeves and immerse myself back into the creative process.ā said Sicko. āWith a fantastic team at my disposal, I can get back to the roots of Pixel Federation creation and trust in the brilliant leadership to continue progressing Pixel; we are already working on a new āBuild Tycoonā game which we canāt wait to launch very soon.ā
As an innovative, pioneering and successful CEO, Simonās leadership saw the company grow from a small group of game enthusiasts to one of the biggest free-to-play mobile game development studios in Central Europe. Starting as just 4 founders, and a dog, in a leaky warehouse, to now boasting more than 230 employees, the company reached a cumulative turnover of more than ā¬50 million for the year March 2020 – March 2021. However, determined not to let its success spill over into its ideology, Pixel Federation is turning its revenue inwards and focusing on games for its incredibly dedicated community, building the creative processes and research and development teams further: all in the name of creating games, from players to players.
Simonās move away from CEO will not leave Pixel Federation lacking stability: in fact the companyās growth has meant a shift towards a multi-person management team at the top tier. Pixel Federationās strong belief that community and transparency are the key to success will now be reflected all the way through the company, with three of the current top managers working together to lead the studio collaboratively. This new era of leadership comes with an ambition to increase the companyās performance twofold within just a few years, and the experience and motivation of the new leadership team will strive to do just that. With excellent financial and cultural conditions to drive change at the moment, Pixel Federation is expected to go from strength to strength as the year continues.
Awarded various prizes during his time as CEO, including The Most Respected CEO in Slovakia of 2020, Simonās true passion for game creation has remained strong. With the ethos of community and dedication that Pixel Federation upholds at the core, Simonās vision now is to dedicate his time to innovation and creative development. His first step will be immersing himself in building a new hit game that could earn ā¬20 million annually in revenue for Pixel Federation. Leading the graphics teams, Simon will draw on his experience as an architect and his detailed eye for aesthetics to pave the way forward for Pixel Federation game designs.
āI am looking forward to the challenge of delving deep into the culture of Pixel Federation with a small team and driving the creative process again. I have every faith and trust in the new management team and I am excited to continue bringing value to a company I believe has so much potential in the future of game development.ā concludes Simon, former CEO.
With a number of games in development for launch later this year, Pixel Federation will continue going from strength to strength, driving change in the gaming world and beyond.
Central Europe
Wildz becomes the new sponsor of FC Schalke 04
Royal Blue has a new addition: Wildz is joining FC Schalke 04 as an official sponsor with immediate effect. An initial two-year partnership has been agreed upon with Rootz Limited, Wildz’s parent company.
Matthias Tillmann, CEO of FC Schalke 04, looks forward to the collaboration: āAs in football, Wildz focuses on fair play and the fun of the game. The company works with the world’s leading gaming providers and offers entertaining and responsible gameplay.ā
Customers can control their gambling activities and thus prevent gambling addiction problems. Wildz has specialized tools to help players manage their time and spending limits and provides information on professional tools and access to customer service in five languages.
For Schalke fans, Wildz will be visible for the first time at all future home games on the board in the VELTINS-Arena. In addition, the gambling operator will now present the official crowd figures with its logo on the video cube and S04’s social media channels.
Sam Brown, CEO, Wildz: āWe are extremely excited about partnering with FC Schalke 04, one of Germanyās most historic and iconic football clubs. S04 stands for an intense love for the game shared by its millions of unique and passionate fans. The same passion and intensity is reflected in our own philosophy at Rootz, which is why we see this collaboration as a perfect synergy to reach new heights together.ā
As a licensed and regulated gaming operator, Wildz offers its customers a wide range of games on a sophisticated platform. In addition to a dynamic rewards system, the platform impresses with exclusive features, innovative and efficient programming, and impressive graphics and content.
In this way, Wildz has succeeded in establishing itself as a leading online gaming operator and has already won several titles, such as āMobile Operator of the Yearā (2024). Like the best entertainment, data protection and complete privacy are top priorities at Wildz.
Rootz Limited operates its services with a license from the Joint Gambling Authority of the federal states. This license was granted throughout Germany in September 2022 for virtual machine gaming in accordance with sections 4 to 4d in conjunction with 22a GlĆ¼StV 2021.
Central Europe
Digitain and LeBull.pl Join Forces with a New Exciting Partnership
Digitain keeps expanding its presence on the European market with a new partnership with LeBull.pl, a major Polish sports betting and casino operator.
The integration with LeBull.pl will further expand the existing partnership with LeBull. Building on a successful partnership, LeBull.pl is taking its Polish market presence to the next level with Digitain’s award-winning sportsbook solution, which will empower LeBull.pl to engage players more effectively through a range of innovative features.
Following the announcement, Ani Mkrtchyan, Chief Sales Officer of Digitain, said: āThis new partnership is a significant milestone in Digitainās strategy to expand in Poland. Weāre happy to be able to work with such a brand as Lebull.pl and their management team to bring our common vision to life.
LeBull.pl commitments and objectives perfectly align with ours, so weāre looking forward to reach new heights together.ā
Konrad Åabudek, Head of LeBull Poland, also commented on this agreement: āPoland is an exciting market for us, as we are eager to further develop in the region and our implementation there has to do with our collaboration with Digitain. Together we managed to develop a product that complies with the specific and complicated regulations in force in Poland. Digitain’s incredible service and quality support were very helpful in this regard.
Poland is a significant market with opportunities for growth, and one weāre delighted to be a part of. We look forward to cooperating with Digitainās team to reach new heights and increase our brandās presence in this promising market for months and years to come.ā
The integration with LeBull.pl, which is powered by Gamingtec platform, will further expand the existing partnership with LeBull. Building on a successful partnership, LeBull.pl is taking its Polish market presence to the next level with Digitain’s award-winning sportsbook solution, which will empower LeBull.pl to engage players more effectively through a range of innovative features.
Central Europe
SOFTSWISS Steps In to Assist Southern Poland After Severe Flooding
SOFTSWISS, a global tech supplier of software for the iGaming industry, along with its employees, has actively aided communities affected by the recent flooding in Southern Poland.
In September, Storm Boris brought devastating floods to Central and Eastern Europe, causing widespread damage. Torrential rains left thousands of homes submerged, severely impacting numerous cities in Poland, the Czech Republic, and Romania. In Poland, the southern regions were hit the hardest, with dozens of towns requiring urgent evacuations and support for affected communities.
To provide immediate relief, SOFTSWISS made a financial donation to the Wielka Orkiestra ÅwiÄ tecznej Pomocy, a well-known Polish charity organisation. SOFTSWISS has two development offices in Poland, allowing employees to quickly join the relief efforts and offer their assistance during the flood.
Under the companyās coordination, Polish employees packed boxes of over 100 kilograms of essential items, including food, hygiene products, and necessities such as matches, candles, and batteries. SOFTSWISS handed these supplies to Caritas Polska, a charitable organisation spearheading relief efforts for the affected areas.
Earlier this year, SOFTSWISS also organised a large-scale charity and awareness campaign to support flood-hit regions in Brazil.Ā
āUnfortunately, natural disasters happen, and we donāt want to stand idly by. We strive to help in any way we can. This aligns with one of our core values, We See People, which applies not only to our employees. We always see the people beyond the business, and I believe our ESG initiatives reflect this,ā said Natalia Perkowska, Deputy Chief HR Officer at SOFTSWISS.
The aid campaigns in Poland and Brazil are part of SOFTSWISSā broader global strategy focused on social responsibility and sustainable development (ESG). The company also dedicates to long-term social and environmental projects, with notable initiatives such as participation in World Environment Day, Pink October, Movember, and various environmental protection efforts.
Recently, SOFTSWISS was recognised as The Best Employer of 2024 at the SBC Awards.
About SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience in developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The companyās product portfolio includes the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 23,500 casino games, the Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook Software and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS revolutionised the industry by introducing the world’s first Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution. The expert team, based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia, counts over 2,000 employees.
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