Eastern Europe
Superbet Group announces a strategic partnership with OKTO to provide omnichannel digital payment experiences
Superbet Group, the leading sports betting operator in Romania and one of the fastest growing betting companies in Central and Eastern Europe, announces a strategic partnership with OKTO, adopting the omnichannel payment technology of the fintech provider.
The unified payment platform has been activated in Superbet’s retail and online channels, creating digital payment experiences across multiple touchpoints for Superbet customers. In particular, the OKTO.WALLET solution is now available in all Self-Service Betting Terminals of the Superbet network, across over 1,000 points of sale nationwide, while the cashless solution will be extended in Electronic Gaming Machines supporting the group’s digitalization strategy to enable a safe, secure, and convenient experience via an advanced digital payment service.
Ciprian Lazăr, Director for Romania Retail & Multichannel Operations at Superbet Group expresses the importance of the partnership: “We are a company with global growth ambitions that pays close attention to its customers’ demands but also to the latest technological developments. OKTO is widely recognized as the market-leading digital payment provider. It offers complementary solutions to Superbet’s digital strategy that are in line with the group’s efforts on responsible gaming and compliance with all legal provisions imposed by market regulators in countries where our group and its brands are active.”
In addition, Superbet online gets quick and easy access to the OKTO.CASH e-Voucher cash payments solution via the integration of the OKTO unified platform with Nuvei’s alternative payment methods (APMs). iGaming customers of Superbet are now able to load their iGaming account with cash in a convenient, streamlined, zero-hassle way, using OKTO’s collaborating network of over 25,000 points-of-sale in Romania.
Luca Giancola, Head of Antifraud, Payments & Risk Payments at Superbet Group, focuses on the benefits of alternative payment methods: “Innovation is in our DNA, and it is important to work with solutions that are coming from people who understand the intricacies of the gaming industry and who use advanced technology to deliver the very best payment solutions to our customers.
Our strategy is in line with the one of OKTO and there is a shared commitment to invest in the delivery of the best possible experience at every stage and channel of the customer journey.”
In turn, Simon Dorsen, OKTO’s Chief Commercial Officer, states: “Our partnership with Superbet is fully aligned with our mission not only to digitalize the physical payment experience as demanded by modern consumers, but also to provide users with the ability to transact across several touchpoints and channels seamlessly, in a secure manner via a unified payment experience.”
Referring to this new partnership, which satisfies both the compliance as well as the safer gaming requirements of industry regulators, Dorsen also acknowledges that it represents a powerful endorsement from a brand whose vision is being backed by one of the world’s largest private equity funds, Blackstone Group.
“OKTO is both proud and delighted to be partnering with the Superbet brand, which is among the most technologically advanced and ambitious sports betting operators in Europe. Also, Romania is a strategic market for our company, and we seek to continue investing in our local presence” adds OKTO’s commercial business leader.
In 2019, with the entry of the American investment fund Blackstone into the shareholding of the Superbet group, technology has become a vector of exponential growth for the Romanian company which aims to access international markets that have a strong regulatory framework for the betting & gaming industry.
Overall, the partnership between Superbet Group and OKTO represents a firm confirmation of the digitalization strategy, which will cover all areas of the business, and an important step in the creation of an omnichannel model that will continue to offer clients a unique, high-quality experience, both in retail and digital.
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Eastern Europe
Amazon Games Expands Global Footprint with New Development Studio in Europe
Amazon Games announced it has opened a new game development studio in Europe, based in Bucharest, Romania. The studio expands Amazon’s commitment to developing and publishing games as it joins the ranks of the existing development teams in Orange County, Montreal, San Diego, and Seattle. The new studio will focus on supporting Amazon Games’ diverse portfolio of games now and in the future. Amazon Games is actively hiring to build out the talented team, with many active roles open now.
“Amazon Games is focused on developing and publishing great games, and we have an ambitious long-term roadmap in front of us,” said Christoph Hartmann, VP of Amazon Games. “Expanding our internal development teams into Europe was a natural next step for us as we tackle our broad portfolio. Bucharest is known as one of the top emerging European cities for game development and we look forward to tapping into the rich talent pool.”
Amazon Games has hired industry veteran Cristian Pana to lead the studio. Cristian brings more than 20 years of experience building video games, most recently serving as the Managing Director at Ubisoft Bucharest. Cristian’s experience spans some of video games’ biggest games and franchises, including Tom Clancy’s The Division, The Crew, Far Cry, and Avatar and diverse genres, from driving games, action adventure open world games to shooter RPGs.
“I’m thrilled to join Amazon Games at a time when the team is actively building across an exciting roadmap,” said Cristian Pana, Studio Head for Amazon Games Bucharest. “I’ve built and led outstanding teams in the past and I know this area of Europe is a hot spot for some of the very best talent in gaming.”
The new studio supports Amazon Games’ vision of developing and publishing games that foster community in and around its games. The expanding portfolio from Amazon Games includes two launched live-service games, New World and Lost Ark, announced projects including Tomb Raider, The Lord of the Rings, and Throne and Liberty, as well as unannounced projects from our San Diego and Montreal studios, and the independent studio Glowmade in the UK.
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Compliance Updates
CT Gaming Obtains New Certification for Diamond King 3 in Romania
CT Gaming has announced that its exceptional multigame, Diamond King 3, has been certified under the new regulations in the Romanian market.
“With the introduction of new technical regulations in Romania, we had to adapt our practices and obtain new product certifications. This certification represents a significant milestone, further solidifying CT Gaming’s presence in the Romanian market. Thanks to the work of our outstanding team, we were able to secure the necessary measures to ensure our clients and distributors can operate without any issues,” said Robert Stancu, Sales Manager at CT Gaming, Romania.
Diamond King 3 is the company’s premier multigame, showcasing CT Gaming’s commitment to delivering an exceptional gaming experience by combining classic titles with new releases. The multigame features 50 captivating games, including the legendary Mega Jack trio—Aztec Gold, Slot-O-Pol Deluxe and Champagne 20— which is now better than ever. Additionally, 20 games are linked to the exciting 3-level Diamond Tree jackpot. This combination offers players a diverse and thrilling gaming experience, with the potential for both small and large winnings.
Robert Stancu added: “The unique blend of iconic titles, innovative themes, and jackpot features are all designed to create memorable experiences for players and contribute to our customers’ success. The inclusion of ‘Give Me 5 Clovers’ adds a fresh and exciting dimension to the multigame, and we are confident that players will embrace the diverse gaming experience that Diamond King 3 offers.”
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Eastern Europe
BGaming builds momentum in Romania with Skywind Group
Popular iGaming content provider BGaming has penned one more Romanian content partnership with global supplier Skywind Group.
As part of the deal, the online casino provider is set to benefit from BGaming’s engaging and forward-thinking portfolio of BGaming’s games, including top performing titles of the year, such as Aztec Magic Bonanza, Wild Cash and Space XY.
The move follows BGaming’s acquisition of a Class II licence from the Romanian National Gambling Office and a subsequent successful partnership with Superbet and Maxbet earlier this year.
Founded in 2012, Skywind Group has enjoyed exponential growth over more than a decade, with its portfolio featuring more than 300 games. Live in more than 19 regulated markets, the provider has also integrated its content with more than 1,000 operators.
BGaming’s collaboration with Skywind Group will initially focus on Romania, with future plans to expand into Colombia with the premium content provider, highlighting the studio’s impressive growth trajectory.
Olga Levshina, CCO at BGaming, said: “We are proud to further our reach in Romania by partnering with Skywind Group, a supplier that shares our passion for providing the most creative content in the market.
“We look forward to further growth with Skywind, with plans to expand into Colombia, but for now we hope their Romanian players continue to enjoy our fun and engaging games.”
Alina Popa, Business Development Manager at Skywind, said: “We are delighted to be providing BGaming’s top-tier, certified games to our players in Romania.
“BGaming is known for its player-first ethos and we know that the content offering is developed specifically with player feedback in mind. For this reason, we anticipate a long and successful partnership.”
BGaming is a fast-growing iGaming content provider converting gambling into gaming. Thanks to an expert team and a player-driven approach, the studio creates innovative and engaging products featured on reputable platforms and 1,000+ online casinos worldwide. BGaming is the world’s first to support cryptocurrencies and offer Provably Fair games. Today the brand’s portfolio includes 100+ products with HD graphics and a clear user interface for every device. The studio is also known for its brand exclusives created in partnerships with leading operators in the industry.
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