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Green Jade jump into Gibraltar with appointment of Brian Walton as Commercial Manager


Former Jumpman Gaming and Nektan executive joins exciting game developer, working closely with its operator partners
Green Jade Games, the progressive and innovative casino game developer has taken the strategic step of a key hire in Gibraltar – Brian Walton as Commercial Manager. With some recent new partners in Gibraltar in mind and with a view on the future, Walton was a natural fit for the business.
Walton joins Green Jade from Jumpman Gaming where he was International Network Manager, assisting and supporting the business as it entered new territories and also working closely with its white label partners in these regions.
This included advising on marketing and advertising, and ensuring all activity was undertaken in full compliance with the rules and requirements laid out by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission. Walton has also held roles at Nektan including Head of Client Relations.
As Green Jade’s Commercial Manager, he will be responsible for supporting the developer’s operator partners to ensure both parties maximise their relationship and continue to drive growth. This includes leveraging Green Jade’s cutting-edge gamification products and thrilling games.
Mark Taffler, Chief Commercial Officer at Green Jade Games, said: “Brian is a great hire and a natural fit for the Green Jade team. He is experienced, skilled and incredibly passionate about the games and products that we design and develop.
We were impressed with his knowledge, desire and humane qualities, which we value hugely as a business. He will be pivotal in helping us to achieve our industry changing proposition around Arcade and Skill content. 2022 will be a very very interesting year
“This will prove invaluable when it comes to working with our operator partners and helping them to maximise the full potential of our slots, arcade games and gamification features and tools. I look forward to working with Brian as we continue to grow the business and achieve our goals.”
Brian Walton, Commercial Manager at Green Jade Games, said: “This is a fabulous move for me as not only does it give me further scope to continue to enhance my skills and learnings, it also allows me to maintain my B2B abilities and ethos.
“My personal goal for the role is to ensure that our partners leverage everything that Green Jade can offer such as amazing game content, including our unique and visually stunning arcade games, help them improve gamification plus maximise our awesome homepage content ability.
“This allows any casino to display our content seamlessly, not only providing a striking and engaging look but also providing the ease and simplicity that players are looking for. I am thrilled to be joining the team and look forward to helping take the business to the next level.”
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ESL FACEIT Group brings world-class Dota 2 action to Germany with the ESL One Berlin Major powered by Intel®

ESL, an ESL FACEIT Group brand, announced the next ESL One Dota 2 Major, powered by Intel® which will be held in Berlin, Germany, on April 26 – May 7, 2023.
18 of the world’s best Dota 2 teams will battle it out for their share of the $500,000 total prize pool and a chance to play in front of their fans at Velodrom during the final three days of the competition. Furthermore, with the Major, the competing teams can earn the valuable Dota Pro Circuit (DPC) points needed to qualify for the renowned Dota 2 Championship, The International 12 (TI 12), which will take place later this year.
“We’re super excited to welcome the world’s best Dota 2 teams to Berlin for what promises to be a spectacular Major,” said Shane Clarke, Director Game Ecosystems at ESL FACEIT Group. “Last year, with the ESL One Stockholm Major, fans from all around Europe and beyond already showed an incredible support. We can’t wait for the top players to enter the live stage at Velodrom and feel that phenomenal atmosphere once again.”
Dota 2 teams from Eastern Europe, Western Europe, North America, South America, Southeast Asia, and China can look forward to a spectacular conclusion of the DPC Spring Tour 2022-2023. The two to four best teams of each region will travel to Berlin, Germany, as they qualify for the ESL One Dota 2 Major.
The ESL One Berlin Major starts on April 26 with the Group Stage, which uses a best-of-2 round-robin format. Here, the participating teams will be split into two groups of nine teams and compete in a studio environment. The top six teams of each group proceed to the double-elimination Playoff Stage which takes place in front of a live audience at Velodrom in Berlin, on May 5 – 7, 2023.
Commencing April 26, fans from around the globe can tune in during the live transmissions on ESL’s Dota 2 Twitch and YouTube channels and via dedicated broadcast partners.
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STANLEYBET GROUP AT ICE LONDON 2023

Magellan Robotech, the B2B brand part of Stanleybet Group that creates game solutions for game operators and virtual 3D games, will unveil the new release of LIVE virtual football “Falcon” at ICE.
It is a real interactive innovation that Magellan Robotech, with its new “Falcon”, brings to the ICE and throughout the sector.
The experience of live betting on “Falcon” includes games of 30 minutes, with 5 minutes of half-time and pre-game; the chance to score from 14 to 20 goals per game, depending on the strength of the teams; betting suspension of 10-40 seconds (depending on the frequency of the goals scored).
Artificial intelligence is fully extensible; 360° range of movements (the system can consume new animations on the fly to continue expanding movements’ diversity). AI governs each player to create dynamic and exciting game interactions.
In addition to the highly anticipated Virtual Falcon at ICE, it will be possible to see all Company’s virtual products range and the exciting new version of football “Trident”, the EURO.
Euro Trident takes the Trident formula to the next level by giving the customer four times the number of events open to cross bet with games starting every minute. It contains the major European leagues and 40 events in a 4-minute window – allowing large combination bets in a small-time frame.
«We are very proud to unveil the last release of Virtual Falcon – says Giovanni Garrisi, CEO of Magellan Robotech and Stanleybet Group – our first virtual football to play in “live mode” and the new virtual Trident EURO. Both these new products confirm the path of innovation that has always distinguished this Company since its foundation. Magellan Robotech is a research lab in which we constantly strive for innovation as the only way to be competitive. All our virtual products are tested and trialled in our international land-based network before launching them in the B2B market. Being operators first allows us to adjust, collect final players’ feedback and refine products to perfection. We understand operators’ needs as we are clients before being providers.”
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Passport Technology Partners With Olympic Park Casino Estonia to Provide First Quasi-Cash Service in the Baltics

Passport Technology Inc. (Passport), a leading provider of payment technology solutions for the gaming industry, announced the launch of its CashValet® cash access service at Olympic Entertainment Group’s flagship casino Olympic Park Casino. This represents a significant advancement for the Baltic region, as Olympic Park Casino will now offer the first quasi-cash service of its kind.
“We are always looking for new and innovative solutions to provide our Olympic Casino customers with the highest standard of service across all channels. With the ever-evolving landscape, there is a greater need to integrate online and land-based operations,” said Peeter Tamla, IT Director of Olympic Entertainment Group. “The quasi-cash solution is ideal for showing our expertise in this field, making our customers’ experience comfortable and convenient and their financial transactions secure while adhering to the highest standards of security and compliance.” As stated by Tamla, many companies offer various services in the payment technology field; however, Passport has established itself as a leading provider for large businesses.
Passport’s CashValet is a premier quasi-cash solution that offers casinos a comprehensive and efficient means of facilitating immediate transactions with maximum approval amounts for patrons and VIP guests. Its level of security, privacy, and regulatory compliance ensures that both employees and patrons of Olympic Park Casino can experience the latest innovative technology.
“Passport Technology continues to set the standard for product innovation and market expansion,” said Helen Bowditch, Vice President of Business Development at Passport. “We are honored to have the opportunity to partner with Olympic Entertainment Group and are thrilled to introduce the Baltic region to the industry’s most advanced quasi-cash service for brick-and-mortar casinos.” The partnership with Olympic Entertainment Group will allow Passport Technology to expand its reach in the market and offer its cutting-edge payment technology solutions to a broader audience.
CashValet offers a range of features such as real-time reporting, dynamic fee structures, free play credits, responsible gambling features, self-exclusion options, and enhanced privacy protocols. As the premier provider of payment technology solutions, Passport’s CashValet is the only PCI-DSS Level 1, P2PE-certified, cloud-based solution available. It is also available in multiple form factors, including the new wireless device, enabling a wide range of use cases in accordance with jurisdiction and operator requirements.
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