Press Releases
Glitnor Group announces move to Sliema’s iconic Villino Zammit
iGaming innovator relocates to famous Maltese landmark and reveals progressive new working policy for team members heading into 2022
Glitnor Group, the hugely successful iGaming company that counts Lucky Casino, Gambola and Swintt among its prestigious list of brands, has announced that the relocation of its workforce to Malta’s iconic Villino Zammit was successfully completed earlier this month.
One of the most beautiful buildings in Sliema, Villino Zammit, was built in the late 19th century by philanthropist Alfonso Maria Galea and his brother in-law Agostino Borg Cardona, and became famous in the iGaming industry by being a home of previous iGaming companies for the past few years.
Far from being a mere cosmetic change, however, Glitnor Group has announced that its move to the attractive new setting is also be accompanied by a fresh new attitude towards working – with a number of progressive initiatives being introduced to help team members enjoy a better work-life balance.
The introduction of the new working policy is certainly in keeping with Glitnor Group’s progressive attitude towards operating in iGaming, with the company making a number of shrewd moves in recent times to ensure triple digit year-on-year growth since 2018, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
With a team of over 200 members across multiple countries, Glitnor Group boasts a strong portfolio of brands within the Asian and European casino markets, including Gambola and Lucky Casino – the latter of which was presented with the title ‘Rising Star in Casino’ at the SBC Awards 2021 thank to its success as the fastest growing B2C brand in Sweden with over 180% YoY growth.
The group’s B2B brand, Swintt, meanwhile, is one of the industry’s most sought-after software providers and has enjoyed exponential growth in the past 18 months. Now offering premium slots, live dealer and casino games to operators in Malta, Sweden and many other popular gaming jurisdictions, Swintt has been one of the success stories of 2021 and continues to expand its catalogue of titles each month.
With Glitnor Group starting the year in style with its ambitious relocation, progressive working policy and two brands being recognised at the SBC Awards, these are undoubtedly exciting times for the company – and the team is very much looking forward to keeping this momentum throughout 2022.
David Flynn, Chief Executive Officer at Glitnor Group said: “At Glitnor Group, we thrive by doing things differently – and by moving our team members to a truly unique setting in Malta’s Villino Zammit and providing them with a progressive new working policy, we’re ready to continue bucking the trend in 2022.
“We believe our new location and initiatives are a fitting ‘thank you’ to our team members for helping us achieve what has been a remarkable couple of years for the company. With a flexible approach to office hours and a striking creative space to work from, the group has confirmed its position as one of the top employers in the industry and we look forward to enjoying further growth in the New Year.”
Africa
Hub88 partners with LiveGames to enhance content offering
Hub88 has partnered with live casino supplier LiveGames, further strengthening its product offering by adding a unique range of content to its platform.
LiveGames provides fully customisable online live dealer games and branded tables including the first vertical roulette table in the sector, along with crash games and the widely played Tombola.
The supplier delivers experiences with a player-focused design, easy to use mobile interface, and high-resolution broadcasts.
The partnership will support LiveGames’ goal to further expand in international markets, including Africa, Asia, and Latin America where Hub88 has a strong presence.
The deal showcases Hub88’s commitment to grow its ecosystem of partners, offering a diverse portfolio of products and content.
Ollie Castleman, Head of Hub88, said: “We’re thrilled to unveil this strategic partnership with LiveGames which sees us add a great provider to our platform, one that utilises modern technology to offer bespoke and personalised gaming experiences to players.
“We are looking forward to collaborating and strengthening our content library with their diverse games.”
The LiveGames Team said: “Our journey started in a small studio and as a team, we are excited about now expanding to every corner of the world together with Hub88 and their extensive operator network.
“We are committed to promoting innovation in the industry and this partnership will support us on that mission.”
Balkans
Wazdan marks Croatian market entry with PSK partnership
Wazdan, the gain-focused developer behind some of the world’s most rewarding casino game experiences, has entered the Croatian market after signing with PSK, a leading operator in the country.
The provider is taking some of its most acclaimed slots live with the operator, including player-favourites such as 9 Coins™ 1000 Edition, Hot Slot™: Magic Bombs, Burning Stars 3™, which will become available to Croatian players for the very first time.
A prominent operator in the country since 1998, PSK is part of the internationally-known Fortuna Entertainment Group. With over 900 employees and a constantly growing player base, the brand is set to enrich its content offering with Wazdan’s titles.
Croatia marks the newest market entry for Wazdan, which further boosts its impressive European performance as a result of this deal. More partnerships in the country are expected to be announced in due course.
Radka Bacheva, Sales and Business Development at Wazdan: “Croatia is a country that boasts a fantastic amount of potential, so we’re delighted to be entering the market for the very first time with PSK, a top-tier operator.
“We’re bringing a range of our top-performing titles to its platform, and are excited to see the reception from Croatian players towards our mechanics. We’re confident this will be the start of a successful collaboration.”
Martina Pehar, Group Product Specialist at PSK said: “It’s an honour to welcome Wazdan to the Croatian market for the first time as part of this deal – we’ve seen the reception to their dynamic slots across the world, and we’re thrilled to be bringing them to our players.
“Wazdan bring a fantastic collection of their titles to our platform, including standouts such as Power of Gods: Hades and Clover Lady, that we’re sure our customers are going to embrace. We look forward to seeing the results!”
Compliance Updates
Boldplay Awarded UKGC Licence
Boldplay, the renowned provider of premium casino games, has been awarded a remote operating licence from the UK Gambling Commission, to sit alongside their existing licenses in Gibraltar, Malta, Romania, Argentina, and Peru.
This latest development marks a significant step for the company and further solidifies Boldplay’s position as a trusted provider within the iGaming industry. The UKGC licence will allow the company to further expand in regulated territories, a key element of their growth plan, and establish new partnerships within the vibrant UK market.
Having fulfilled the criteria to provide services to UK players Boldplay is well-positioned for success. With a diverse catalogue of over 100 titles, ranging from slots and table games to bingo, keno, and virtual scratch cards, the company is well-known for its innovative features, including their trademark Boldplay Spins.
Speaking of the UK Gambling Commission’s decision to grant the operating licence, Boldplay CEO, Valli Fragoso, said: “We are proud to receive our remote software supplier licence from the UK Gambling Commission. This milestone reflects our commitment to providing high-quality, engaging casino games to licensed operators while upholding responsible gaming standards. We can’t wait for UK players to try our games.”
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