The Chairman of the Supervisory Board of ZEAL Network SE, Peter Steiner, has informed the company’s Management Board and Supervisory Board that he will step down from his position as a member and Chairman of the Supervisory Board at the end of the 2025 Annual General Meeting in view of his then twelve-year term of office.

Peter Steiner, a self-employed auditor, has been a member of the ZEAL Supervisory Board since June 2013, initially as Chairman of the Audit Committee and since 2017 as Chairman of the Supervisory Board, with the exception of 2019, when he was Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Lotto24 AG, which was previously acquired by ZEAL Network SE. Peter Steiner is also Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Wienerberger AG, Vienna, and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Clariant AG, Basel. He was confirmed as a member of the Supervisory Board for a further four years by the Annual General Meeting of ZEAL Network SE in 2022.

As part of a selection process, the Executive Committee of the Supervisory Board will identify suitable candidates to succeed both Frank Strauß, who passed away unexpectedly last week, and Peter Steiner. On this basis, the Supervisory Board will submit corresponding election proposals to the 2025 Annual General Meeting and take the necessary steps to fill the position of Frank Strauß on an interim basis beforehand.

Fantasma Games, the studio that produces slots beyond gambling, has rolled out Xpand, a powerful Remote Game Server (RGS) to strengthen its relationship with operators and to drive forward with its ambitious growth plans.

The Fantasma Xpand provides the studio with many benefits, including continued operational excellence and deepening support for its operator partners in scaling their content offerings around the studio’s premium games and products.

It also allows the studio to take its product roadmap and game production to the next level facilitating even more innovation by making it easier to bring new concepts, mechanics and gameplay to the market while speeding up time to market for new and existing partners.

The platform already comes with easy-to-use gamification tools and enables operators to quickly set up and manage player engagement activities such as prize drops, tournaments, missions and more.

Operators can take advantage of a standard API for integration, allowing Fantasma to strike and deploy new partnerships at scale and at speed.

Fantasma’s entire game portfolio is available via Xpand. This includes legacy titles such as Flower Fortune Megaways and its most recent releases like Shadow Summoner Elementals.

The launch of Fantasma Xpand is the next logical step in the studio’s development. It’s already built a reputation for producing thrilling content, often based on compelling narratives and with smart mechanics, to provide a unique player experience.

Armed with its RGS, Fantasma is now eyeing expansion into emerging markets such as Latin America and Africa having firmly established itself in Europe and the US.

Fredrik Johansson, Founder and CEO of Fantasma Games, said: “This is a milestone moment for Fantasma Games, allowing us to form stronger operator partners while also giving us greater control over our development and distribution.

“We have incredibly ambitious growth plans, both in terms of our product roadmap and increasing our roster of operator partners in core markets across the world, and we will only be able to achieve this with our own RGS.

“Ultimately, it will allow us to develop better games and deliver these games to more operators in more markets than ever before via a smooth, seamless, direct integration.”

Low6, the award-winning free-to-play B2B gaming supplier for sports leagues, sportsbooks and iGaming operators, announced today the appointment of Ricardo Ruiz as Head of Technology. With a proven track record in the iGaming industry, Ruiz brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to his new role at Low6.

Ruiz joins from his most recent role as Chief Technology Officer at RAW iGaming where he led the charge on building innovative and highly entertaining slots and skill games for the gaming industry. He has also held prominent positions at Videoslots and African operator M-Bet Tanzania. Ruiz starts with immediate effect and is tasked with delivering innovation across Low6’s technology and gaming suite.

Commenting on his appointment, Ricardo Ruiz expressed his enthusiasm for the new role, stating: “I am thrilled to join the talented team at Low6 and to contribute to the company’s continued success in the free-to-play gaming sector. Low6 has demonstrated a commitment to innovation and excellence, and I look forward to leveraging my experience to drive technological advancements that will further elevate our offerings.”

Low6 CEO Jamie Mitchell also expressed confidence in Ruiz’s capabilities, stating: “We are delighted to welcome Ricardo Ruiz to Low6 as our new Head of Technology. His extensive experience and proven leadership in gaming technology make him an invaluable addition to our team. With Ricardo at the helm of our technology department, we are poised to achieve new heights of innovation and deliver unparalleled gaming experiences to our clients and their customers.”

Ruiz’s appointment comes at an exciting time for Low6 as the company continues to expand its presence in the gaming market globally. With Ruiz’s expertise leading the technology division, Low6 is well-positioned to maintain its position as a leading provider of cutting-edge free-to-play gaming solutions.