Software developer will be renamed Stakelogic Serbia with the division moving into new offices in Belgrade later this year as slot provider strengthens in-house capabilities

Stakelogic, one of the most in-demand online casino content creators in the world, has acquired Serbia-based software developer Smart&Applied DOO in order to further enhance and grow its in-house game development capacity.

Smart&Applied was founded by Igor Marinkovic as a game development studio. The company has been working with Stakelogic for the past three years, making it the ideal acquisition target for the fast-growing slot developer.

Following the acquisition, Smart&Applied will be rebranded to Stakelogic Serbia with Marinkovic appointed as General Manager of the division. The company will also move into a new, state-of-the-art office in the centre of Belgrade later this year.

Stephan van den Oetelaar, CEO of Stakelogic, said: “The acquisition of Smart&Applied really strengthens our in-house development capacity and will allow us to continue to grow at pace while delivering new content to the market on a regular basis.

“Personally, I am really excited that Igor will be managing Stakelogic Serbia. We have become great friends over the years and his knowledge and experience is second to none. This really was a natural acquisition for us and one that I believe will deliver tremendous results over the coming years.”

Igor Marinkovic, General Manager of Stakelogic Serbia, said: “I am thrilled to become part of one of the fastest-growing game suppliers in the industry and to play my part in ensuring the business continues its rapid rise over the coming months and years.

“The relationship between Smart&Applied and Stakelogic has become incredibly strong as we have been working hand in hand on a daily basis for many years. An acquisition was the next obvious step, and I am pleased my team can continue to focus on game development under the Stakelogic name.”

Stakelogic is responsible for some of the most popular online casino content in the market with its games now live across more than 500 operators around the world. Last year it released 48 classic slots and video slots, many of which can be found in the top position of casino game lobbies.

The developer is ISO 27001 certified, and its games are certified in key markets including the UK, Malta and Romania.

Supplier partners with B2B provider to launch across multiple brands

Casino games and software developer Playson has announced a deal to equip ExeFeed with its immersive games.

Under the agreement, the company will directly integrate Playson titles such as Book of Gold 2: Double Hit™, Wolf Power: Hold and Win and Legend of Cleopatra Megaways™, enhancing its customer offering with exciting new content.

The deal sees Playson’s hit games go live across a range of ExeFeed’s operator brands, including the Serbia-based outlet BetOle, German-facing NXBet and Montenegrin LobBet, in a move that further strengthens the studio’s growing European reach.

Playson has strengthened its footprint in recent months with a range of major deals in that continent and beyond, as well as taking its product offering to the next level with new integrations and boosting its team with key strategic appointments.

Blanka Homor, Sales Director at Playson, said: “Through a premium portfolio of popular sportsbook and casino brands, ExeFeed has built an impressive following in a string of regulated markets, and we can’t wait to see what its players think of our games.

“We’ve reached a succession of important milestones in 2021 and look forward to maintaining that momentum in the period to come.”

Milica Popovic, Sales Manager at ExeFeed said: “Playson’s games have become even more exciting over the course of this year, so partnering with the developer is a very strong move for both parties.

“Players using our brands have become accustomed to a high standard of entertainment, and agreements such as this one allow us to continue meeting the ambitious objectives we set.”

A selection of Kalamba Games’ engaging titles have been certified for the Croatian market, underlining the supplier’s commitment to grow in regulated markets.

Fifteen titles in Kalamba’s extensive content portfolio are now available to local operators in Croatia including top performers Blazing Bull, Ducks Till Dawn and Griffin’s Quest, as well as games from the popular Joker series.

The Croatian online gambling market has been regulated since 2015 and nine operators currently offer casino and sports betting in the country.

The certification in Croatia marks an important step for Kalamba having recently escalated its growth strategy and entered several new markets including Spain and Italy.

Kalamba Games is fast becoming one of the leading casino content and technology suppliers in Europe, offering some of the most innovative games and products on the market.

Giles Lucas, Chief Commercial Officer at Kalamba Games, said: “Certifying our titles in Croatia is an exciting milestone for us as we continue to grow our presence in regulated markets and strengthen our position as a leading supplier of online casino content.

“We look forward to partnering with Croatian operators and to introduce our games to the local players. Our portfolio contains titles that appeal to a wide audience and offer high-class entertainment to users.”