Press Releases
Nektan Boosts Senior Management Team with Double COO Appointments
Tuesday, 1st May, 2018 – Nektan PLC (AIM: NKTN), an international B2B and white label gaming software and services provider, has strengthened its expanding operations by appointing a new Chief Operating Officer for both its White Label and B2B divisions.
Jane Ryan now heads up Nektan’s B2B unit with Michael Byrne appointed to lead its White label business.
Byrne joins from Microgaming, where he held the position of Regional Business Manager and played a key role in setting up a new Malta hub for the company’s gaming platform Quickfire. He was previously Chief Commercial Officer and Senior Director at IGT for its Interactive division, and led William Hill’s mobile division during a four-year spell with the operator.
As an internal promotion, Ryan has a proven track record developing and driving Nektan’s thriving B2B international arm. She successfully spearheaded Nektan’s launch in Asia through a global platform agreement with Tyche Digital for its Evolve Lite gaming platform, making Nektan one of the only iGaming platform providers to have presence in Europe, the US and Asia.
Gary Shaw, CEO at Nektan said: “We’re thrilled to announce our latest senior appointments. They are two highly capable individuals who will no doubt apply their wealth of industry experience and commercial acumen to grow our B2B and White Label businesses.
“Jane has performed exceptionally well for Nektan, helping to drive our global B2B operations forward, while Michael will bring a fresh perspective to White Label with his industry experience in senior roles.”
For more information, please contact:
Nektan
Karen Hamblen
About Nektan:
Nektan PLC is a leading international B2B and white label gaming software and services provider, operating in the regulated, interactive real money gaming space. Nektan’s full end-to-end technology platform, Evolve, simplifies and supports the route to online gaming revenues, managing the full customer experience and back-office operations, allowing commercial partners to focus on marketing the product to its consumers. Its B2B platform, Evolve Lite, gives operators first-time access to cutting-edge European digital casino content, ensuring their focus is on the end user.
Nektan’s US operating subsidiary, Respin, provides US land-based casinos with in-venue mobile gaming solutions which allow operators to add mobile technology and content to their existing offerings, with products accessible to players across both cabinets and mobile devices inside casinos. Respin has a strong intellectual property portfolio including game patents for Rapid Games™ (on-property mobile entertainment), and other captivating concepts and brands.
Nektan is headquartered in Gibraltar, with offices in London, Reno and Hyderabad. It is regulated by the Gibraltar Licensing Authority and the UK Gambling Commission, as well as in the Irish market. Nektan PLC (NKTN) was admitted to the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange in November 2014.
Balkans
EGT’s Supreme Green Selection made its successful debut in Bulgaria
Supreme Green Selection, the latest multigame in EGT’s portfolio, had its debut installation in Bulgaria. The gaming establishments of the leading operator Inbet throughout the country now offer the mix which is available in General Series’ slot cabinets.
Supreme Green Selection is a part of EGT’s latest multigame series Supreme Selection. This mix features 50 exciting titles, including popular games like Rise of Ra, Amazons’ Battle, and Burning Hot, along with new additions such as Rainbow Hot, Mighty Heracle, and Book of Artifacts. They all present players with various themes, eye-catching designs, and many attractive bonuses.
Biserka Draganova, Sales Manager for The Balkans and Egypt at EGT, commented: “I am very happy that we accomplished the first installation of Supreme Green Selection in the gaming halls of the local leader Inbet. The mix has a new interface, different from the other multigames in our portfolio, and allows players to select game according to the category they prefer. It also includes user-friendly updates, making it easier to scroll through and select your preferred games. When presented at this year’s ICE London, Supreme Green Selection immediately caught the attention of operators, players, and industry experts, and its first good results are already a fact. I am confident that the mix will become one of the favorite products of Inbet’s customers.”
Mihail Hadzhiev, Casino Manager at Inbet, also gave positive feedback on the performance of Supreme Green Selection. He stated: “The selection of titles in the multigame is excellent as they keep players engaged for a long time, and during their next visit, our clients are looking for these slots again.” Mr. Hadzhiev added: “We can’t wait to try the other multigame from the series Mega Supreme Fruits Selection, as well as the new Bell Link Boost jackpot.”
Latest News
Relax Gaming brings Christmas cheer with the release of feature-packed Money Sleigh
Relax Gaming, the iGaming aggregator and provider of unique content, is getting players into the festive spirit with its latest release, Money Sleigh, a Christmas-themed slot guaranteed to deliver stocking-filled fun and the chance to unwrap big wins.
Santa and his team of loyal helpers are ready to guide players through this exciting holiday adventure, with the potential to win up to 10,000x their stake.
Set against a 5×4 grid, Money Sleigh combines high volatility with a series of thrilling features, including re-spins, coin collections, and symbol enhancements that keep the action jingling towards snowy rewards.
The real excitement kicks off when three or more special symbols trigger the re-spin feature, where additional reels unlock as players gather more symbols, multiplying their chances of hitting it big.
Among the slot standout features is the Helper, which doubles the value of up to 8 other symbols, and Santa, who revives previously used symbols to further enhance the chance for big payouts. The dynamic Eternal Mystery symbol ensures that no two spins are alike, transforming into different special symbols with every spin to create a varied and unpredictable gaming experience.
Landing bonus symbols unlocks the lucrative bonus round, where players can collect up to 100,000 coins. Once the combined total of all values on the reels reaches this magic number, the round concludes with a massive payout, offering players a thrilling and satisfying reward to wrap up their festive gameplay.
Shelley Hannah, CPO at Relax Gaming, said: “We’re delighted to bring Money Sleigh to the market as part of our ever-growing portfolio of feature-packed games. The creative symbol mechanics offer the potential for truly festive wins, makes this game a perfect addition for the holiday season. We are confident that operators and players alike will enjoy the magic that it brings.”
Established as one of the industry’s leading B2B suppliers, Relax Gaming was awarded GGA’s Product Launch of the Year in February 2023 for Dream Drop Jackpots. Money Train 3 was named the 2023 CasinoBeats Game Developer Awards amongst its 6 Slot of the Year titles, while the brand also won the award for Skill Games Supplier at the 2023 EGR B2B Awards along with the Innovation in Mobile award at the 2023 SBC Awards.
Relax Gaming provides more than 4,000 online casino games, from its high-performing proprietary slots to a significant, varied library of content from hand-picked third-party studios via its partnership programmes.
Industry Awards
Galaxsys Wins SiGMA Europe Award for ‘New Casino Game of 2024’ with Tower Rush
Galaxsys is proud to announce that its latest game release, Tower Rush, has been named “New Casino Game of 2024” at the SiGMA Europe Awards.
The SiGMA Europe Awards celebrate the best in innovation and excellence across the iGaming industry, bringing together industry leaders to recognise the year’s top performers. Galaxsys is proud to be among this year’s winners, with its new turbo game, Tower Rush, receiving its first award as “New Casino Game of 2024”.
Tower Rush, a unique blend of strategy and thrill, has quickly gained popularity across multiple regions. The game’s unique mechanics challenge players to think strategically while keeping the gameplay fun and intuitive.
By making quick decisions and balancing risk and reward, players build an endless chain of floors, stacking them to achieve the highest possible odds. This combination of intuition and strategy has made Tower Rush a standout addition to Galaxsys’ portfolio.
Hayk Sargsyan, CEO of Galaxsys, expressed his excitement about the award: “Tower Rush is one of those games that we knew would be a hit from the start, but it has far exceeded our expectations by winning the SiGMA Europe Award less than six months after its launch. It’s incredibly rewarding to see the hard work and dedication our team put into this game recognized on such a prestigious stage. This award further strengthens our commitment to creating fun, innovative games that players truly enjoy.”
Galaxsys is passionate about developing innovative, engaging, and visually attractive games. Tower Rush exemplifies this dedication, combining exciting gameplay with interactive design to offer players a thrilling and rewarding experience.
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