Connect with us
WINNING COMBINATION

Latest News

Polygon Studios Secures Hires From EA, Amazon and Others, As Web2 Talent Join Exodus to Web3

Published

on

EPIC and The Hippodrome Casino strengthen their connection
Reading Time: 2 minutes

 

Polygon Studios, the developer relationship arm of Polygon Technology, is helping web2 and web3 companies build decentralized apps on the Polygon chain, announces five new hires to spearhead its growth in the Web3 blockchain gaming space. The new hires join Polygon Studio’s recently appointed CEO, Ryan Wyatt, who previously headed YouTube’s Gaming vertical before migrating to the Web3 industry.
Polygon Studios’ new hires include C-level executives Michael Blank as Chief Operating Officer and Young Ko as Chief Financial Officer.
Michael Blank brings a wealth of gaming experience to Polygon Studios after almost two decades with Electronic Arts, a leading game developer and publisher. Blank served as Senior Vice President of Player Network, the company’s strategy to connect and engage EA’s more than 300 million users. In that capacity, he led global teams that drove EA’s direct to consumer digital gaming platform, social ecosystem and the rapid growth of EA Play, the publisher’s multi-platform gaming subscription. During his time at Electronic Arts, Michael held a variety of senior leadership roles, including Executive Producer for several of EA’s prominent game franchises.
Polygon Studios has also welcomed Young Ko, who cites nearly 16 years of progressive financial and entrepreneurial expertise across entertainment, music, fashion, and real estate. Young spent the past 9 years as the VP of Finance at Penske Media (brands include Rolling Stone, Billboard, Variety, and SXSW) where he oversaw the Finance, Accounting, Treasury, and Global Tax teams.
Joining Young and Mike is Urvit Goel — VP, Gaming Business Development — and Charnjit Bansi — VP, Game Design — who also cut their teeth in the Web2 arena.
Urvit brings a wealth of cross-functional experience leading teams in Finance, Marketing, and Business Development during his nearly decade long tenure at Amazon. Most notably, Urvit has experience building long term strategic partnerships with the world’s largest game publishers on a global scale. He has built and led Business Development teams driving a variety of gaming initiatives for Amazon, most recently launching Amazon’s Cloud Gaming business.
Charnjit brings over 20 years of intimate knowledge of AAA Web2 game leadership and development, all from world-class game developers including Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games — creators of the renowned Call of Duty franchise. Most recently, Charnjit served as Director of Product Management at Mythical Games, a game technology company and publisher of the blockchain MMO, Blankos Block Party.
Polygon Studios also welcomes gaming industry veteran and recent EA alumni, Ben Watley. Ben will serve as Senior Director of Strategy, Gaming at Polygon Studios, working closely with Young, Mike, Charnjit, and Urvit to expand Polygon’s Web3 products and services. Working alongside Ben is ex-NASA software engineer and Riot Games strategist, Will Matteson, who joins Polygon Studios as Corporate Strategy Manager.
The new hires closely follow the appointment of Ryan Wyatt as CEO of Polygon Studios after seven years spearheading YouTube’s gaming vertical.
Ryan Wyatt, CEO of Polygon Studios, said, “We’re thrilled to be attracting such high-calibre talent as we build out the dream team of Web3. The combined expertise and perspectives from both the traditional and blockchain industries will be invaluable in growing the developer ecosystem and bridging the gap between Web2 and Web3.”

Latest News

BETFRED LAUNCH NEW STUDIO AND LIVE PRESENTERS FOR EXCLUSIVE NUMBERS GAME

Published

on

Reading Time: < 1 minute

 

Bookmaker Betfred have launched a brand-new studio and live presenters for their exclusive numbers game ‘Nifty 50.’

The ‘Nifty 50’ is a fixed odds numbers game featuring five live draws a day with a jackpot of 5 million pounds for every draw.

The exclusive product now has a new hi-tech purpose-built studio at their head office in Birchwood, Warrington. The new studio is part of a major refurbishment project at Betfred’s headquarters.

Plus, for the relaunch Betfred have employed two new presenters Joshua Littlehales and Grace Constantinou.

Joshua Littlehales who has worked for Tameside Radio and LADbible said, “The new studio looks amazing, and I feel impressed each time I step inside. I feel excited to call it my professional home.”

Grace Constantinou who is a Media and Performance graduate from Salford University added, “I saw the studio when it was dust and walls and now to see it completed its very impressive.”

Betfred boss Fred Done said, “The whole idea behind Nifty 50 is for customers to win big for small stakes, and to now promote it with a purpose-built studio and live presenters I am delighted.”

Betfred commissioned Paul Sudlow to be the production designer, he came in with a wealth of experience having recently worked on ITV’s Euro 2024 studio in Berlin and the Rugby Union World Cup in 2023.

The screens and lights were provided by Whitelight based in Wimbledon while Monkey Scene provided the set construction.

The exclusive Nifty Fifty draw can be viewed five times a day in Betfred’s shops, online and at youtube with BetfredLotto.

 

Continue Reading

Latest News

Play’n GO announces New Jersey partnership with leading operator Hard Rock Digital

Published

on

Reading Time: 2 minutes

 

Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, has today announced a new operator partnership with renowned gaming brand Hard Rock Digital for their top-rated Hard Rock Bet online casino platform in New Jersey. The Hard Rock brand is synonymous with entertainment worldwide, and this partnership will see Hard Rock Bet players in New Jersey gain access to hit Play’n GO titles such as Piggy Blitz, Book of Dead and Rise of Olympus 100.

Play’n GO is now live with four operators across four states in the United States, with further growth expected in the coming months.

Magnus Olsson, Chief Commercial Officer at Play’n GO, commented: “We’re excited to expand our US portfolio with a new operator partnership, and teaming up with a renowned brand like Hard Rock Digital is a significant achievement for us.

“New Jersey is a key state for our US operations, and we’re delighted to offer Hard Rock Bet’s players access to our top-tier casino gaming content. We believe this partnership will be highly beneficial for both Hard Rock Digital and Play’n GO, and we anticipate many shared successes in the coming months and years.

“Play’n GO remains committed to being active in every regulated market globally and to ongoing growth in the US. Partnerships like this one with Hard Rock Digital are crucial to our long-term success in the region.”

Grant Williams, SVP – Casino, Hard Rock Digital added: “We’re excited to roll with Play’n Go and add its entertaining titles to the over 2,000 games on our top-rated platform in New Jersey. We’re committed to making Hard Rock Bet the best place to play, and are proud of our recent online casino enhancements, including a more personalized experience, integrated rewards, and one of the largest selections of games in the market.”

Hard Rock Bet recently launched its ‘Roll With Us’ fall campaign, welcoming players of all types to play on its easy-to-use app. With 4.9 stars in the App Store and 4.8 stars in the Google Play Store, Hard Rock Bet is among the highest rated real money gaming apps in the market. Hard Rock Bet offers an integrated New Jersey online casino-sportsbook platform and also operates a sports-only experience in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, and Virginia. Hard Rock Bet is available for download via iOS and Android, and can also be played on desktop via HardRock.bet.

 

Continue Reading

Latest News

Atlaslive Partners with Oddin.gg to Elevate Esports Betting in LATAM, Offering 24/7 Betting Markets and Cutting-Edge Odds Feed

Published

on

Reading Time: 2 minutes

Atlaslive, a leading provider of innovative iGaming software solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Oddin.gg, the premier B2B provider for esports betting. This collaboration will enable Atlaslive to expand its comprehensive Sportsbook offerings, providing LATAM operators with cutting-edge esports betting services that feature real-time odds, live streams, and a wealth of fast-paced betting markets.

As a company committed to providing scalable, reliable, and flexible iGaming solutions, our partnership with Oddin.gg is the perfect complement to Atlaslive’s mission of delivering excellence to our partners,” said Lidiia Vakulenko, COO of Atlaslive. “This collaboration enables us to bring the full potential of esports betting to the LATAM market, offering our partners advanced tools for managing odds and creating a more engaging experience for esports fans.

By integrating Oddin.gg’s award-winning esports betting ecosystem, Atlaslive enhances its dynamic iGaming Platform with an unrivaled esports betting experience. This includes an esports-centric odds feed and 24/7 content, ensuring that operators can consistently offer a dynamic range of markets to eager bettors. Oddin.gg’s seamless iFrame solution also simplifies the front-end integration for Atlaslive’s partners, allowing for efficient access to a wide array of esports events and betting options with minimal operational overhead.

Oddin.gg is renowned for its end-to-end esports betting ecosystem, which includes a multi-award-winning odds feed, risk management services, live esports data, and a variety of other solutions tailored to the needs of esports operators. This partnership is poised to accelerate the growth of esports betting in Latin America, a region experiencing a surge in interest for competitive gaming.

“Partnering with Atlaslive is a natural step in expanding our presence in Latin America, which we consider our second home,” said Marek Suchar, Managing Director at Oddin.gg. “As a platform deeply rooted in the region’s B2B landscape, Atlaslive brings a focus on delivering a trustworthy, flexible, and scalable solution. Together, we’re eager to push the boundaries of esports betting in this high-potential market. Through our collaboration, we aim to offer an unparalleled esports betting experience, catering to the rapidly evolving needs of LATAM operators and bettors.”

With esports growing in popularity across Latin America, this partnership solidifies Atlaslive’s role as a key player in the region’s iGaming sector. The addition of Oddin.gg’s advanced esports offerings allows Atlaslive to better serve operators looking to tap into this rapidly evolving market.

Continue Reading
Advertisement
Alpha Affiliates
Advertisement

EveryMatrix

Advertisement

Launch your iGaming business swiftly and effortlessly with our comprehensive turnkey solutions

Trending (Top 7)

EuropeanGaming.eu is a premier online platform that serves as a leading information hub for the gaming and gambling industry. This industry-centric media outlet reaches over 200,000 readers monthly, providing them with compelling content, the latest news, and deep-dive insights.

Offering comprehensive coverage on all aspects of the gaming sector, EuropeanGaming.eu includes online and land-based gaming, betting, esports, regulatory and compliance updates, and technological advancements. Regular features encompass daily news articles, press releases, exclusive interviews, and insightful event reports.

The platform also hosts industry-relevant virtual meetups and conferences, and provides detailed reports, making it a one-stop resource for anyone seeking information about operators, suppliers, regulators, and professional services in the European gaming market. The portal's primary goal is to keep its extensive reader base updated on the latest happenings, trends, and developments within the gaming and gambling sector, with an emphasis on the European market while also covering pertinent global news. It's an indispensable resource for gaming professionals, operators, and enthusiasts alike.

Contact us: [email protected]

Editorial / PR Submissions: [email protected]

Copyright © 2015 - 2024 - European Gaming is part of HIPTHER. Registered in Romania under Proshirt SRL, Company number: 2134306, EU VAT ID: RO21343605. Office address: Blvd. 1 Decembrie 1918 nr.5, Targu Mures, Romania

We are constantly showing banners about important news regarding events and product launches. Please turn AdBlock off in order to see these areas.