Central Europe
Wazdan receives shortlisting in three categories at GamingTECH Awards 2023
Wazdan, the innovative games provider, is celebrating being shortlisted in three categories at this year’s GamingTECH Awards.
Being named in Best Online Casino Provider in CEE, Rising Star in Online Casino Technology in CEE and Online Casino Innovator in CEE, Wazdan has progressed to the final stage of the Awards.
The shortlist was decided by a popular vote whereby players were able to choose who they wanted to win through an online portal.
Following this shortlist announcement, a judging panel will decide the winners for each category, with the announcement taking place at a prestigious ceremony on the 29th of September.
Coinciding with GamingTECH CEE Summit at the Ritz-Carlton in Budapest, the ceremony will form part of the two-day event, which sees iGaming professionals from Central and Eastern Europe come together to showcase new products and network.
These nominations are a testament to Wazdan’s commitment to commercial expansion and innovation with recent releases over the judging period including new additions to its popular 9 Coins™ franchise. As well as this the provider also recently announced its Network Promotion for the final quarter of the year, featuring a prize pool of €2,500,000.
Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan said: “We are thrilled to announce we have been shortlisted in all three categories we were nominated for at this year’s GamingTECH Awards. We’d like to thank everyone who voted for us and for recognising the hard work and dedication we have put in over the previous 12 months.
“Wazdan congratulates all those who were nominated and look forward to the winner’s announcement at the GamingTECH CEE Summit.”
Central Europe
ScatterKings adds sugar-coated spin to Austria with bespoke win2day partnership
ScatterKings has made its debut in Austria, partnering with operator win2day to bring its vibrant, hand-crafted portfolio to one of Europe’s most tightly regulated markets.
Headlining the partnership is Sweet win2day, a mouth-watering title designed exclusively for the operator. Other standout ScatterKings games, including Coins of Cleo, Vikings and Hogs Christmas and Big Bob, have also hit the screens of win2day’s customers, with further releases scheduled to follow.
Win2day is operated by Austrian Lotteries, which was founded more than 50 years ago and holds the only licence to offer online casino gaming in the country. The brand has gained a rich heritage as a trusted name in the market, priding itself on being one of the industry’s most responsible operators.
Through this deal, the new and fiercely passionate provider is redefining what modern slot content looks like for local players.
For ScatterKings, every game stands as a testament to its philosophy – proven mechanics fused with genuine artistic vision. A true labour of love from battle-tested developers, the brand-new studio, years in the making, is channelling its expertise into games crafted with soul.
With a leadership team of seasoned industry veterans spanning years of experience, ScatterKings is primed to accelerate its global growth and continue building games that deliver non-stop thrills.
Steven Cross, CCO at ScatterKings, said: “Our launch with win2day is such a proud moment for us and it’s a partnership built on trust in both our vision and craft.
“Entering such an exclusive market is a powerful endorsement of the quality and personality our content brings. We’re here to deliver premium entertainment to players under the most respected regulatory standards.”
Georg Wawer, Managing Director at win2day, said: “As Austria’s only licensed online gambling operator, it is our responsibility to offer players exclusively high-quality, secure and fully compliant gaming content. With ScatterKings, we welcome a highly innovative partner whose technological excellence and creative strength perfectly match our uncompromising standards.
“The studio’s games are optimised to meet the strictest player protection requirements, ensuring that every title on our platform delivers not only great entertainment but also the highest level of safety and responsibility. Their growing portfolio will be a valuable and exciting addition to win2day.”
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Central Europe
Tom Horn Gaming strengthens its presence in Czech market through partnership with Kingsbet.cz
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Leading iGaming software supplier Tom Horn Gaming has announced a new partnership with Kingsbet.cz, marking another significant step in the company’s strategic expansion within the Czech market.
The collaboration sees Tom Horn Gaming’s engaging suite of top-performing games, including player favourites like 81 Frutas Grandes, Book of Aladdin, Flaming Fruit Deluxe, and 243 Crystal Fruits Deluxe, go live with Kingsbet.cz, providing Czech players with access to a rich selection of locally tailored gaming content.
With a portfolio built on distinctive mechanics that combine classic slot features popular among Czech players with innovative twists, the supplier is steadily enhancing its market presence and remains committed to delivering gaming titles tailored to local player tastes.
“The Czech Republic is one of our key regulated markets with strong potential, and the partnership with Kingsbet.cz, a trusted and fast-growing operator in the region, is another step in our expansion plans,” said Ondrej Lapides, CEO at Tom Horn Gaming. “We’re firmly focused on deepening our footprint in the region and delivering premium localised entertainment that Czech players love while supporting our operator partners’ growth in this dynamic market.”
David Vanek, CEO at Kingsbet.cz added: “Partnering with Tom Horn Gaming brings tremendous value to our offering. Their portfolio combines quality, innovation, and an understanding of what Czech players enjoy most. We’re confident this collaboration will help us deliver even more engaging gaming experiences and strengthen our position in the market”.
This latest partnership underlines Tom Horn Gaming’s continued focus on regulated market growth, reinforcing its mission to bring distinctive and entertaining gaming experiences to players worldwide while building strong, mutually beneficial relationships with operators in key regions.
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Central Europe
game’s 2026 industry barometer – the mood in the German games industry is beginning to brighten
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