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ZEAL Network SE appoints Sebastian Bielski to the Management Board as of September 15, 2023

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The Supervisory Board of ZEAL Network SE, the leading German provider of lotteries on the internet, has appointed Sebastian Bielski to the ZEAL Management Board as of September 15, 2023. He will take on the role as Group CFO as of October 1, 2023. Bielski signed a three-year contract and will be responsible for Finance, Investor Relations and all matters relating to ESG. Sebastian Bielski will succeed Jonas Mattsson, who chose not to extend his mandate beyond his current term. Jonas Mattsson is also CFO of LOTTO24 since December 2019. The Supervisory Board of LOTTO24 has appointed Andrea Behrendt, VP Group Controlling at ZEAL, to succeed him in this role as of Oct 1, 2023, initially until March 31 2024.

“With Sebastian Bielski we are very happy to welcome an experienced financial expert and leadership personality to our Management Board. The Supervisory Board is convinced that he will enrich the Management Board and will support ZEAL in its future growth plans.”, said Peter Steiner, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of ZEAL Network SE. “I would like to take this opportunity to once again thank Jonas Mattsson for more than eight years of dedication to ZEAL and for his leadership with strategic milestones such as the acquisition and integration of LOTTO24 and successful investments in future growth fields.”

Helmut Becker, Chief Executive Officer of ZEAL Network SE: “I am looking forward to working with Sebastian as our newest member of the Management Board. With his capital market expertise and broad experience in building high-growth businesses, he is a perfect fit for ZEAL who can support us with our ambitious growth agenda.”

Sebastian Bielski: “I would like to thank the Supervisory Board of ZEAL for placing their trust in me. I am looking forward to taking on my new responsibilities and working together with the very ambitious Management Board team. ZEAL is an extraordinary success story, and I am excited to accompany ZEAL on its future growth path.”

Sebastian Bielski (born 1978) is joining ZEAL from Energiekonzepte Deutschland GmbH, where he has worked as Chief Financial Officer since 2022. Previously, Bielski was Chief Financial Officer and a member of the Board of Management of smava GmbH, a leading German loan comparison portal, where he was, amongst others, responsible for Finance, Legal and Investor Relations for more than seven years. Prior to joining smava GmbH, Bielski worked as Chief Strategy Officer at Delivery Hero. Overall, Bielski has more than ten years of experience in leading management functions at high-growth consumer-focused internet companies as well as eight years in investment banking and private equity, having worked for Goldman Sachs and Archer Capital. Sebastian Bielski studied business administration in Köln and Leipzig, Germany, and in Seoul, Republic of Korea, and holds a Master of Science in Management from HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management and a Master of Business Administration degree from the KDI School of Public Policy and Management.  

After more than eight years with the company, the current CFO Jonas Mattsson has made the personal decision not to extend his contract and to spend more time with his family. His mandate will end on September 30. However, he will continue to support ZEAL as a Special Advisor until early 2024. Helmut Becker: “On behalf of the entire Management Board, I would like to extend my gratitude and best wishes to Jonas for his outstanding contributions and his dedication to our company. Jonas and his team have provided the financial foundation for the successful changes we have implemented in the past eight years, which ultimately allowed us to reach our strong position today as the leading e-commerce company defining the future of lottery. While we are sorry having to say goodbye to a highly valued member of our Management Board, we fully understand his reasons and wish him and his family all the best for the future.”

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Springbok Casino’s Wild November Feature ‘Backyard Gangsters’ Offers 25 Free Spins on new Clue Chronicles: Mirror Mansion slot

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Play’n GO celebrates multiple win at 5 Star Media Awards

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Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, is today celebrating a five-award sweep in the coveted 5 Star Media Awards of 2024.  

The legendary games studio nabbed a second consecutive Slot Supplier of the Year award, as well as being named the RNG Casino Supplier of the Year. The company also secured three of 5 Star Media’s “Top 20” Awards for co-founder and CMO Ebba Arnred, Director of Business Development Stuart Trigwell, and Head of Brand and Communication, Andrew Pink. 

Play’n GO has enjoyed a landmark 2024, breaking new ground by entering the South African market, as well as expanding its US presence into what is now five states. 

Ebba Arnred, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Play’n GO, commented “We’re always very pleased to have our work recognised at the various awards throughout the year, but to win five in one fell swoop is almost unprecedented. It’s very special to be awarded Slot Supplier of the Year for a second year in a row, and RNG Casino Supplier of the Year is another well-received feather in our cap. We would like to thank 5 Star Media and the entire judging panel, as well as our entire team here at Play’n GO, without whom these award wins simply wouldn’t happen. On a personal level, I’d also like to express gratitude for the individual recognition of a 5 Star “Top 20” Award.” 

Stuart Trigwell, Director of Business Development at Play’n GO, added “I’d like to express a sincere thank you to 5 Star Media for being recognised in their “Top 20” Awards. We do our work not for individual accolades but for the success of the entire business, so it’s great to see Play’n GO so well represented across the board.” 

Andrew Pink, Head of Brand and Communication at Play’n GO, said “Play’n GO’s driving ambition is to be the best entertainment supplier there is. Aside from producing some of the most played games and best loved characters in the world, that ambition is often realised by things largely unseen by those outside the company. It’s extremely gratifying for everyone at Play’n GO to be recognised as Slot Supplier of the Year. Next year may just be our biggest and best yet.” 

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Procedure to be followed by school clubs affiliating for the 2025 season

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Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA), founded in 1984, is the national federation for Board games, Card games, Esports, and Wargames.

MSSA promotes all  the different disciplines equally, although each school may pick-and-choose which discipline it wishes to promote at its school. Some schools will promote the whole gambit, while others will concentrate on only one discipline, and/or even just concentrate on one specific title.

The choice is ultimately up to the school.

The various games offer unique opportunities to many South African learners. Many learners have been able to earn Regional, Provincial, and National Colours which have allowed them to earn bursaries and obtain first-class educations.

MSSA has sent teams with full Protea Colours to international events since 1991 for wargames, 1996 for Morabaraba, 1997 for Checkers, and 2005 for Esports. Many members of the national teams have been scholars, and all have benefited from their involvement in the national Protea Team. 
With the above in mind the MSSA has streamlined the process for schools to affiliate to the MSSA.
 

There is still the option open for a school to start a full-blown sub-club on its premises, but bearing in mind the tight regulatory conditions under which accredited schools have to operate in the Republic, the MSSA no longer deems it necessary for a school to start a sub-club.

As long as the school club has the approval of the school, and has an Educator-in-Charge, a school may affiliate by merely completing the Application for Affiliation Form and submitting such to MSSA.

In order to affiliate, the completed Application for affiliation Form must be submitted to the MSSA.
 
Once the Board has approved a school’s affiliation, the school then needs to complete the Google Registration Page allocated to the school for the players and make payment.
 
All school members may participate in all events for which it qualifies. Such events include meetings, championships, courses, and so forth. 

Advantages of having a MSSA affiliated club: 
There are many advantages of having a MSSA affiliated club, such as:

  1. Being part of a community where your club has a real say in how things are done
  2. Being able to apply for National Lottery Funding – MSSA member clubs can apply for up to R800,000.00 in funding
  3. Being able to get assistance from your local government
  4. Experience increased media exposure of your events and your gamers
  5. Become part of the international community through the MSSA Registered players are able to become internationally recognised umpires, etc.
  6. Enable your gamers to take part in MSSA events, which may qualify them for Regional, Provincial, and National colours, overseas trips, and even sports bursaries at university.
MSSA’s Constitution
The Constitution forms the foundation of the MSSA. It guarantees members rights and governs the way that the MSSA operates. It can only be amended by a two-thirds majority at a Council Meeting. Please remember that Associations only have two (2) votes each, whereas member clubs have a representational vote, being:
  • Private clubsone vote per every five registered players, and
  • School clubs: one vote per every ten registered players.

MSSA’s General Regulations   
The General Regulations comprises of decisions made by both Council and Executive Committee Meetings. The General Regulations deals with how sub-committees operate as well as to how teams are selected and development funding is distributed.   Please refer to Schedule 10.12 in regard to the rights of clubs in hosting events.

MSSA’s Discipline Specific Regulations   

The Discipline Specific Regulations deal with rules concerning the different disciplines. The Disciplines that the MSSA caters for are; Board Gaming, Card gaming, Esports, and Figure Gaming.

Application for Affiliation form   
When a club applies for membership, the applicant club must complete such form and return the same to the MSSA.
Fee note for 2025
The fee note details the Affiliation Fees and Registration fees that are payable.

Player Registration Form   

The Player Registration Form needs to be completed by every player that is a member of a club and intends to participate in MSSA affairs.

MSSA’s Letter of Undertaking   
The Letter of Undertaking is for all registered players who sit on any MSSA committee.

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