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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Eastern Europe
Conquering Challenges: TotoGaming in Romania – 1 Year in the Market
On January 16, 2024, TotoGaming, a brand with 20 years of experience in Armenia, entered the Romanian market.
A year later, as the brand reflects on its achievements, it acknowledges that its goal has always been to conquer challenging heights—a philosophy deeply embedded in Toto’s vision: making champion-like decisions and pursuing them relentlessly.
Today, totogaming.ro stands out as one of Romania’s “rising stars” a fact underscored by its shortlisting in the “Rising Star” category at the EGR Europe Awards 2025.
“What we planned after entering the market was achieved within the first few months, which is a strong indicator of our success,” said TotoGaming CEO Harutyun Vardanyan.
Let’s look through the highlights from TotoGaming’s 1st year in Romania.
The brand launched in Romania with a collaboration featuring global football star Luís Figo. This victory march of partnerships continued with one of Romania’s oldest clubs, CFR Cluj, uniting to embark on a Path to the Glory together.
Added 56 new providers and launched 2,568 new games, including new features like Bet Builder, Quick Bet, Autobet, and Copybet.
Introduced TotoChat, an active platform for users to interact and share their best experiences.
For sports betting enthusiasts, offered:100+ sports, spanning 3,000+ global tournaments and over 1,000 football championships across 150+ countries. Real-time stats, line-ups, and formations for 15,000+ international leagues. A staggering 100,000+ pre-match and 150,000+ live events streamed monthly.
The contact center achieved remarkable results in customer satisfaction, recording an 81% chat satisfaction rate, surpassing the industry average of 76%.
Totogaming stands out for its impressive payment speed. Statistics reveal that 15.50% of transactions are processed in under a minute, with 77.30% completed within 10 minutes. The brand is dedicated to supporting its customers, offering step-by-step guidance over the phone whenever they face challenges during transactions.
This marks the beginning of a long journey for TotoGaming, and the past year has clearly shown that the brand is determined to achieve every goal it sets for itself.
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Eastern Europe
Bogdan Smeu joins CT Interactive as Regional Manager for Romania
Bogdan Smeu is the new Regional Manager for Romania at CT Interactive. With over 20 years in the gaming and entertainment industry, Bogdan brings a wealth of experience in sales, operations, and customer relationship management.
His strong track record in driving growth and achieving results, combined with his strategic approach to business development, makes him a great fit for this role.
Bogdan’s background includes leadership in sales management, business strategy, and team building, along with a focus on quality standards and budget optimization. His expertise in casino operations and hands-on industry experience further supports his capabilities.
Holding a degree from the “Henri Coanda” Air Force Academy and a technical background from Technical High School Hidromecanica Brasov, Bogdan’s unique mix of technical and managerial skills has driven his success in complex business environments.
At CT Interactive, he will focus on expanding our presence in Romania and aligning his extensive experience with our mission of providing innovative gaming solutions.
We wish him every success in his new role and look forward to the growth and achievements he will bring to the company.
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Balkans
EGT Digital to showcase innovations at BEGE Expo 2024
At the highly anticipated BEGE Expo 2024, EGT Digital will highlight its diverse portfolio of top-performing products and exciting innovations. Visitors can explore these offerings at booth 4.0 alongside the latest advancements from EGT.
The company’s extensive gaming solutions include popular instant games and its bestsellers Bell Link, Clover Chance, High Cash, and Single Progressive Jackpot, featuring over 120 in-house developed slots. Attendees can experience renowned titles like Burning Goals, Amazons’ Battle, and Sugar Duke, as well as the upcoming 5×6 Fruity Shots. This cocktail-themed game includes multipliers ranging from x2 to x500 and introduces Toppling Reels for enhanced win opportunities.
EGT Digital’s “all-in-one” betting platform X-Nave will also be on display with its four modular solutions: Sport Product, Gaming Aggregator, CRM Engine, and Payment Gateway.
The Sport Product will debut its Customizable Tournament Page, designed to ensure effortless navigation and a personalized betting experience.
The Gaming Aggregator, offering over 12,000 titles, will present features like the Buy Bonus, Hot and Cold games category with live RTP insights, and tools for personalized content such as the Recommendation Engine and Casino as Widget.
The CRM Engine will showcase advanced player segmentation and AI/ML-driven tools for tailored game suggestions.
The Payment Gateway will emphasize its secure, player-focused design with options like deposit repeat, bonus selection, and two-factor authentication.
“We are delighted to participate in BEGE Expo once again,” commented Tsvetomira Drumeva, Head of Sales at EGT Digital. “During this 15th edition we will showcase a solid dose of innovations, sure to impress clients and partners in the region. We are also looking forward to the BEGE Awards, where EGT Digital is a finalist in numerous categories.”
EGT Digital’s commitment to innovation and excellence continues to position the company among the leaders in the iGaming industry.
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