Independent slots studio Thunderkick is setting its sights on the Latin American market after going live in Mexico with Rushbet, an online casino and sportsbook operated by Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (NYSE: RSI) (“RSI”), a U.S. based company.

Players in Mexico will now be able to enjoy the provider’s renowned portfolio of games, including Midas Golden Touch, Esqueleto Explosivo 2 and Carnival Queen.

Rushbet is a proven and respected online casino and sportsbook in the Mexican market, being named as the best sportsbook operator of the year at 2021’s SBC Latinoamérica Awards and boasting the largest collection of games in the region.

The agreement marks Thunderkick’s first entry into Latin America, a key market within the industry. It follows recent deals with Germany’s Interwetten and the UK’s Jumpman Gaming, signalling worldwide expansion and upwards growth for the studio.

Fredrik Ekholm, Head of Sales at Thunderkick said: “We’re thrilled to be expanding into Latin America with Rushbet, one of the market’s most exciting and renowned operators.

“Not only is the LatAm market a key focus for us, but this partnership will also see more players than ever enjoying our fantastic collection of games. We’re excited to see what Rushbet’s player base thinks!”

Richard Schwartz, CEO at RSI’s Rushbet said: “Thunderkick has a truly innovative portfolio of slots that we’re delighted to be bringing to Rushbet. Their approach to slot-making is refreshing and we fully expect our players to enjoy the entertaining games.”

“We have every confidence that this partnership will be a successful one, and we’re honoured to be welcoming Thunderkick to Latin America.”

BETBY, the innovative sportsbook supplier, has named Stefanos Karakidis as Senior Business Development Manager, strengthening its senior sales team as the provider furthers its expansion across the globe.

With a strong background in the betting industry, Karakidis has held a variety of roles spanning Trading, Marketing, and Commercial divisions for a plethora of Tier 1 operators over a thirteen-year period.

Karakidis will have a big focus on researching new markets and forging lasting relationships with brands that operate in these jurisdictions. In addition to this, making sales projections and forecasting revenues will also be a key responsibility as BETBY looks to enhance its global relations.

BETBY has continued to gain momentum since launching in 2018, garnering a strong reputation within the industry, securing high-profile partnerships with leading brands and in early 2023, opening a new office in Montenegro, adding to its locations in Latvia and Malta.

Stefanos Karakidis, Senior Business Development Manager at BETBY, said: “I am delighted to be given the opportunity to join BETBY’s family and I am looking forward to the exciting journey ahead.

“The company is continuing to grow at a strong pace, and as we expand our footprint around the world, I can’t wait to contribute to BETBY’s ongoing success.”

Chris Nikolopoulos, Chief Commercial Officer at BETBY, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Stefanos to our company. His expertise is sure to prove beneficial to our processes as we aim to partner with more leading operators and supply our wonderful cross vertical offering.”

To get in touch or arrange a meeting with Betby, please email [email protected].

Premium online slots provider, Evoplay, invites players to an Arabic bazaar in its new slot, Unlimited Treasures.

Players are taken to a bustling street market where local herbs, spices, lamps, swords, shoes and clothes are on sale, making up the symbols on the 3×4 reel game board.

Boosting the allure, winning combinations trigger an addition reel on the right-hand side. This process continues until no further symbols fall on the new reel to add to the combination.

The stall’s trader works as a Wild and can land from the fourth reel onwards. Substituting all other symbols on the board, the Wild can assist in forming winning combinations and further increasing win potential.

Multipliers can also appear anywhere from the fourth reel, benefiting players by doubling all winnings secured at the base game.

The exciting Free Spins round is triggered by landing four or more enchanted Treasure Chest icons which award ten Free Spins. During this thrilling feature, multipliers can increase wins by up to 3x, while additional Bonus symbols can retrigger additional spins.

Complementing the new title is the Bonus Buy version, which is released alongside the classic game. Allowing players to purchase the Free Spins round, Unlimited Treasures Bonus Buy is designed especially for players who seek a higher volatility experience and more control of their gameplay.

Joining the ranks of Evoplay’s innovative slot portfolio consisting of over 160 titles, Unlimited Treasures underpins the provider’s aim of creating entertaining and engaging gaming experiences, following the release of Irish Weekend and Treasure of the Gods.

Commenting on the launch, Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay, said: “Immersing users in an unforgettable street stall, Unlimited Treasures sees players try their luck at bargaining to unlock big rewards. Giving audiences the chance to have a more personalised experience, the slot comes in both the original and player-favourite Bonus Buy format, which has been intrinsic to our success.

“We look forward to seeing players’ reactions to the vibrant vendor as we continue to provide uplift to our operator partners’ key performance metrics.”

As a leading iGaming studio, Evoplay has enjoyed an outstanding 12 months. As well as going live with multiple tier-one providers, including Bragg Gaming, Fortuna Entertainment Group and Relax Gaming, the company also won the coveted Innovation in Casino Entertainment award whilst receiving a silver award as Casino/Slots Developer of the Year at the 2022 SBC Awards.

In addition, at EGR’s 2022 Marketing and Innovation Awards, the company took home the only two supplier-related awards: Supplier Marketing Campaign of the Year and B2B Marketing Campaign of the Year, testament to Evoplay’s innovative approach to game delivery.