Italy
Vivid Gaming and Octavian Gaming Expand Across Italy Through Co-Developed Titles
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Octavian Gaming and Vivid Gaming has successfully introduced a growing portfolio of co-developed slot titles to the Italian regulated market through its strategic partnership with Octavian Gaming. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Vivid Gaming’s expansion across Europe’s established gaming landscapes.
Since October, the first wave of jointly developed titles – Cleopatra’s Heritage and Robin Hood Saga – has been live with leading Italian operators, showing early traction and strong player engagement. This rollout reinforces both companies’ commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality gaming experiences that are visually engaging and fully compliant with regulated market standards.
The partnership with Octavian Gaming, a pioneering Italian company based in Verona, leverages their deep local expertise and established operator network to bring this modern, 3D-driven, uplifting slot offering to Italian players.
Karl Hsu, CEO of Vivid Gaming, commented: “Italy represents a major milestone in our international expansion. Since October, our games have been live and delivering strong results, and our partnership with Octavian Gaming has been instrumental in driving this success. We are thrilled to bring our creative and engaging portfolio to one of Europe’s most mature gaming markets. This is just the beginning as we continue to expand and share our passion for innovative gaming experiences across new regions.”
Simone Pachera, CEO of Octavian Gaming, added: “Vivid Gaming brings a fresh style and dynamic approach to game design that resonates strongly with Italian players. We are proud to have facilitated their successful launch in Italy and are eager about the opportunities ahead as we further cement this collaboration. Together, we will create an exceptional experience for players while exploring new possibilities in regulated markets.”
This successful Italian entry marks the beginning of a structured, long-term roadmap of co-developed releases, which includes the following upcoming titles:
- Penguin Frenzy – December 2025
- Burglar Trio – January 2026
- Dessert Boom – February 2026
- Jalapeño Blast – April 2026
This planned rollout highlights the companies’ sustained commitment to delivering fresh, premium content tailored for regulated environments.
The Italian portfolio showcases a remarkable diversity in themes and gameplay – spanning adventure, wildlife, historical legends, and vibrant fantasy – supported by cutting-edge 3D graphics and player-centric features such as bonus rounds, free spins, multipliers, gamble mechanics, and other engagement-driven elements.
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Italy
REEVO Partners with StarVegas
REEVO has announced a new partnership with StarVegas, a well-established online gaming brand in Italy. Through this collaboration, REEVO’s in-house games are now available on the StarVegas platform, further strengthening REEVO’s presence in one of Europe’s most competitive regulated markets.
This partnership marks another important milestone in REEVO’s ongoing expansion strategy, as the company continues to grow its global footprint by bringing its high-quality gaming experiences to leading operators worldwide. By going live with StarVegas, REEVO reinforces its commitment to delivering engaging, performance-driven content that resonates with players and supports operator growth.
For REEVO, this collaboration highlights its ability to partner with trusted brands in key markets and deliver content that enhances player engagement and platform performance.
Karl Grech, Head of Business Development at REEVO, said: “Partnering with StarVegas is an exciting step for REEVO as we continue to expand our presence in regulated European markets. Italy is a highly competitive and dynamic market, and we are proud to bring our games to StarVegas players. This collaboration reflects our focus on delivering high-quality content that drives engagement, supports operator success, and creates long-term value.”
Paolo Marchi, Brand Manager of StarVegas, added: “The integration of REEVO within StarVegas marks an important milestone in our growth strategy in Italy. By combining a strong content portfolio with trusted partners, we aim to further strengthen our positioning and offer players an even more complete and diversified gaming experience. We are excited to start this collaboration and explore new opportunities together.”
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BetFlag
ENJOY Launches Into Italy After Striking Operator Deal With BetFlag
ENJOY, the vibrant iGaming content creator, has bolstered its presence in the Italian market by forming a new alliance with BetFlag, a prominent operator in the country and a member of the Lottomatica Group.
The deal will result in BetFlag incorporating a handpicked assortment of ENJOY’s best-performing slot games and live entertainment offerings, such as HotFire Diamonds XXL and Energy Roulette Hold & Win. This collaboration delivers ENJOY’s unique combination of captivating mechanics and high-quality production to BetFlag’s existing player community.
The partnership signifies an important milestone in ENJOY’s plan to grow in regulated markets, after the company’s recent certification in the Italian market. BetFlag’s robust local footprint offers an excellent opportunity to present ENJOY’s content to fresh audiences.
Christos Zoulianitis, Chief Commercial Officer at ENJOY, said: “Partnering with BetFlag represents an important milestone for us.
“Its strong reputation and understanding of local player preferences make it an ideal partner as we continue to roll out our portfolio across the country.
Laviero Saganeiti, Casino Project Manager at BetFlag, added: “ENJOY’s varied portfolio stands out for its production quality and creative mechanics, making it a strong addition to our digital casino offering.
“Integrating its games allows us to further diversify the entertainment available to our players while continuing to work with innovative content partners.”
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Betsson Group
Betsson Group shortlisted in 11 categories at the Italian Gaming Awards 2026
Betsson Group has been shortlisted in 11 categories at the Italian Gaming Awards (IGA) 2026, taking place in Rome on 14 April as part of the Italian Gaming Expo & Conference (IGE) 2026, held on 14–15 April.
The awards celebrate excellence across the Italian gaming industry, recognising best practices, innovation and leadership. Winners are selected through an independent evaluation by a jury of industry experts via a dedicated voting process.
Betsson Group nominations include:
• Best Betting Operator – Betsson Group
• Best Casino Games Operator – StarCasinò
• Best Executive Leadership – Stefano Tino, Managing Director Southern Europe at Betsson Group
• Best Marketing Campaign – Betsson.Sport
• Best Mobile Operator – Betsson Group
• Customer Care – Betsson Group
• Diversity & Inclusion Award – Betsson Group
• ESG Compliance Award – Betsson Group
• HR Award: Employer of the Year – Betsson Group
• Operator of the Year – Betsson Group
• Responsible Gaming – Betsson Group
These nominations highlight Betsson Group’s continued focus on innovation, operational excellence and delivering a high-quality customer experience.
IGE 2026 brings together key stakeholders from across the Italian gaming ecosystem to explore the future of the industry, with a focus on technological innovation, sustainability and responsible growth.
Across two days, the conference will feature panels, discussions and networking opportunities involving representatives from institutions, ADM (Customs and Monopolies Agency), licensees, technology providers, associations and academia.
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