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Wildz partners up with Nolimit City
A new partnership has been struck between ambitious new operator Wildz by Rootz and slot aficionados Nolimit City. This announcement comes directly on the back of Wildz’s release, the first on the coveted Rootz platform which has been causing such a stir among the iGaming community of late.
At face value Wildz are a ‘break out’ brand, landing out of nowhere to have their first ‘stab’ at building an operator, but scratch below the surface and it is immediately apparent how far from the truth this is. Founded by the same minds behind legendary operator Rizk (one of GiG’s flagship brands), their experience is enviable to say the least.
If the ‘hype’ among the iGaming community, even prior to release, is anything to go by then what is in store should be interesting to say the least. Rootz as a platform boasts immense capabilities. A stress on automization, ‘Machine Learning’ (because apparently the term ‘AI’ freaks everyone out!) and a bespoke gaming experience means Wildz certainly promises much. As a result, not only players but affiliate partners and providers alike look set for a whirlwind ride into the future of the iGaming sphere.
Wildz CEO Lasse Rantala said of the newly struck deal, “it is vital that, as we push to provide the best all round gaming experience on the market, we continue to ensure the best content. Nolimit City have a proven track record of not only creating some stand out titles among their portfolio, but consistency in terms of game production and volume. Regular high-quality content for our players? Sounds ideal to me and perfect for Wildz!”
On the topic, Malcolm Mizzi, Nolimit City’s Commercial Director adds, “It is not only refreshing to see new names in the industry but also immensely exciting for us. We’re not the largest or oldest standing video slots supplier in the market but operators such as Wildz by Rootz know of us. This is a true testament that our product has had a positive reaction across the industry. We’re excited to watch our future partnership blossom and Nolimit games attract new players to such an exciting concept!”
It would appear a match made in iGaming heaven, bring on 2019!
About Nolimit City:
Nolimit City is a Malta, Stockholm, India-based online casino platform and game developer, offering high-quality content and services to operators around the world. The company has designed and developed its platform in-house from the ground-up; delivering a strong and powerful engine that can take large volumes of play and social interaction in its stride, on both desktop and mobile.
It is coupled to an innovative back office and bonus toolbox, providing a one-stop shop for our partners, hugely flexible and can be tailored to individual operator requirements and needs. We employ some of the smartest minds and artistic talents in the industry; people passionate about gambling and technology. They have helped us to create a portfolio bursting with fun and engaging games.
About Rootz:
Rootz, formed in 2017, has built a platform that delivers the very best in online gaming management, with a heavy focus on smart and efficient programming, lean but powerful graphics, and robust content.
Rootz is built on a philosophy of quality over quantity and employs automation to eliminate company drawbacks. Staying lean and mission-focused, Rootz has opted to tackle iGaming with the most competent professionals, state-of-the-art systems and programming, and a keen focus on the trends and challenges of the future.
Whether it be integrated business intelligence, trusted payment solutions, the fastest gameplay, an experienced compliance team, or simply a well-designed and functional backend, Rootz is the next generation iGaming platform.
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SKS365 keeps investing in people: GROW People Management Program took the next level
11 experienced people managers from the SKS365 group’s 4 locations gathered last week in Belgrade for the new GROW People Management Program. From 15 th to 19 th of April, through trainings, discussions, and social connections, people had the opportunity to further grow individually and as a team, while enjoying Belgrade’s city center and rivers.
Created in 2023 with the purpose of building foundation people management skills across the organization, GROW initiative evolved this year by including a new, advanced program for experienced people managers to further consolidate their skills and prepare for future opportunities.
Building and fostering connections, sharing experiences, and enjoying team building experiences – all these activities have been part of the GROWpmp agenda for the 11 people managers coming from Commercial, Product and Development, Finance, and Sportsbook departments of the group’s 4 locations – Malta, Italy, Austria, Serbia.
GROWpmp included a variety of topics that people managers in SKS365 recognized as the key areas for management development. Topics such as influence through communication, team effectiveness, DEI, through to presentation skills and business topics like understanding finance and management reporting, were delivered with the support of external professionals and internal experts, while designed and organized by the SKS365 People & Culture team.
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Kindred’s Share of Revenue from High-risk Players Shows Slight Increase
Kindred Group plc’s (Kindred) share of revenue from high-risk players showed a slight increase to 3.2% (Q4 2023 3.1%) in the first quarter of 2024. Compared to the first quarter of 2023, the high-risk revenue share decreased marginally. The percentage of detected customers who exhibited improved behaviour after interventions came in at 87.1% (compared to 87.4% in Q4 2023 and 83.0% in Q1 2023). This sustained trajectory in the improvement effect after interventions, observed over an extended period, serves as a testament to the strong dedication and collective efforts throughout the company. It reflects Kindred’s ongoing commitment to fostering positive change within the industry.
“We continue to see our share of revenue from high-risk players fluctuate quarter to quarter, and we are working closely with all teams across the company to support customers towards a more sustainable gambling experience. However, it is encouraging to see that our Journey towards Zero data has steadily decreased since 2020. A similar trend can be seen across the healthier gambling behaviour effect after interventions. This tells us two things: our work is paying off, but we need to continue to push ourselves to propel a sustainable progression,” Alexander Westrell, Director of Communications at Kindred Group, said.
“It was very encouraging to witness the open and transparent discussions at the Sustainable Gambling Conference in London on 20 March, where those with lived experience shared their important stories. Also, it is evident that technology is moving forward, and will provide greater opportunities to detect and intervene in the future. We hope to see more regulators engage with the industry and with experts to secure a more sustainable industry for everyone,” Alexander Westrell added.
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PENN Entertainment Names Aaron LaBerge as Chief Technology Officer
PENN Entertainment announced that Aaron LaBerge has been named Chief Technology Officer (CTO) effective July 1, 2024, subject to customary regulatory approvals. Mr. LaBerge will report directly to PENN CEO & President Jay Snowden.
In his new role, Mr. LaBerge will be responsible for driving the technology strategy and execution for PENN, while leading the multinational team of technologists and serving as the key business leader for the company’s Interactive division.
Mr. LaBerge spent more than 20 years at The Walt Disney Company, in two stints separated by five and a half years as a technology entrepreneur. He was most recently President & Chief Technology Officer for Disney Entertainment and ESPN where he was responsible for driving all technology and product development in support of The Walt Disney Company’s two media divisions. In that role, he helped set the vision and strategic leadership for how Disney uses technology to enable storytelling and innovation, drive its business, and create unparalleled consumer experiences with entertainment and sports content.
“We are thrilled to have someone of Aaron’s caliber join our PENN executive team. Having overseen a global organization of thousands of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, and data scientists that created some of the largest scale and most successful media properties in the world, there is no better candidate to lead our Technology and Interactive division into its future. I know Aaron is looking forward to working with Todd George, our head of operations, and our entire Executive Team to continue growing our position as a leader in online gaming, sports betting, and digital sports media,” Mr. Snowden said.
“I’m excited to join another talented team at PENN Interactive and lead our technology strategy. PENN Entertainment is at the forefront of the fast-changing gaming and sports media industry. I plan to use my experience from Disney and ESPN to help make ESPN BET an essential piece of the sports fan experience. Together, we’ll push the limits and redefine how fans interact with sports and gaming,” Mr. LaBerge said.
Prior to his most recent role at the Walt Disney Company, Mr. LaBerge was Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at ESPN from 2015 to 2018. At ESPN he played an instrumental role in the growth of ESPN’s consumer-facing digital media products and services – leading many of ESPN’s most ambitious and challenging projects and helping establish ESPN’s position as the leader in digital sports and innovative sports technology development. He was a key architect in the design, development, and engineering of ESPN’s state-of-the-art facilities in Bristol, CT; Los Angeles, CA; Charlotte, NC; and Austin, TX, as well as data centers and infrastructure that connect those facilities around the world, as well as the technology design and development to support the launch of the multi-platform SEC Network.
Between 2007 and 2012, LaBerge was co-founder and CEO of Fanzter, Inc. – a venture-funded consumer software and digital product development company. At Fanzter, he directed all day-to-day operations and led the development and launch of a variety of consumer-focused internet and mobile products, ground-breaking social and commerce technologies and more.
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