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Totalizator Sportowy and ffVC Launch VC Fund for Gaming Start-ups
Polish state-owned operator Totalizator Sportowy has partnered with American enterprise capital fund ffVC to invest in gaming start-ups.
The ffVC Tech & Gaming fund shall be used to spend money on 10-15 start-ups by the end of 2023, mainly in Poland and other Eastern European countries.
Companies are anticipated to obtain between PLN1m ($271,000) and PLN8m of their first funding, although subsequent investments could also be as excessive as PLN15m.
Olgierd Cieślik, president of the administration board of Totalizator Sportowy, stated working with promising new companies was a vital step for the way forward for the operator.
“Persevering with the technological transformation of Totalizator Sportowy requires us not solely to cooperate with the worldwide giants of the gaming market, but in addition to be open to the implementation of services and products offered by younger revolutionary corporations, together with Polish startups,” Cieślik stated.
“We hope that [this support] will deliver us all nice advantages and, above all, the opportunity of additional progress.”
John Frankel, founder and associate of ffVC, stated he was excited to increase his fund’s work to Poland.
“We’re glad that we are able to increase our enterprise and begin investing in Poland,” Frankel stated.
“We’ve got created a robust worldwide group to seek for the very best Polish corporations that, due to the assistance of ffVC and Totalizator Sportowy, have an opportunity to turn out to be leaders of their industries.
“The enterprise capital market in Poland has been creating dynamically for years and we consider that the market is getting into the section of improvement, after which Polish startups will obtain a world scale of operations.”
Frankel will handle the fund alongside three different ffVC companions: US-based Adam Plotkin and Poland-based Mariusz Adamski and Maciej Skarul.
“We wish to help the event of revolutionary and ground-breaking Polish corporations by utilizing ffVC’s relations with strategic companions akin to Totalizator Sportowy and serving to Polish corporations to increase internationally, particularly to the USA,” Adamski stated.
The fund was established underneath the Polish Growth Fund (PFR) and the Nationwide Middle for Analysis and Growth’s Company Enterprise Capital programme.
“We’re introducing a brand new CVC fund to the Polish market, centered on industries which – as we see in our different packages and initiatives – very successfully take in R&D funding, turning it into merchandise with potential for worldwide commercialisation,” Przemysław Kurczewski, deputy director of the Nationwide Middle for Analysis and Growth, stated.
Maciej Ćwikiewicz, president of PFR Ventures, added that gaming companies supply main curiosity amongst buyers and so such a fund made sense.
“Skilled recreation producers entice huge curiosity on the Warsaw Inventory Alternate, and now simply beginning research and tasks can depend on various capital,” Ćwikiewicz stated.
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International Game Technology has won seven awards at the 2025 EKG Slot Awards Show. The EKG Slot Awards Show is a performance-based, annual programme produced by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) that recognizes excellence in slot game development in the casino gaming industry. IGT won the most awards of any gaming industry supplier, taking home trophies for seven of the program’s 25 categories.
IGT won the following categories at the 2025 EKG Slot Awards Show:
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AskGamblers hits a new milestone by surpassing 700,000 registered members on the website. Since 2006, AskGamblers provides accurate and reliable information on online casinos, sportsbooks, bonuses and more, with the motto Get the Truth. Then Play.
The website has grown, but not only in numbers. In 2024, AskGamblers introduced a comprehensive sports betting section where users can access sportsbook reviews, live scores, odds calculators and find exclusive deals.
Additionally, AskGamblers hosts the annual AskGamblers Awards, a prestigious event where players can nominate and vote for their favourites in four categories: Best Casino, Best New Casino, Best New Slot and Best Sportsbook, but six additional industry awards are handed out during the gala ceremony.
Dijana Radunović, General Manager at AskGamblers, said: “Reaching the milestone of 700,000 registered players is remarkable. It’s great to see new players coming in daily, but the fact that they remain active is what’s truly special!”
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Irina Rusimova, Amusnet’s Chief Commercial Officer, gave a video interview at ICE Barcelona 2025, the premier iGaming event, sharing insights on the company’s business priorities and future strategic vision. The event provided an ideal platform for Amusnet to showcase its latest innovations and set the tone for the year ahead. With a strong presence across the Online Casino, Live Casino, and Land-Based verticals, the company reaffirmed its position as a leading all-casino solutions provider.
“In 2025, our strategic focus remains on expanding in key markets across Europe and Latin America. Our teams in Greece, Spain, the Netherlands, Croatia, Malta, Belgium, Italy, Romania, Georgia, Serbia, and LATAM will continue working closely with partners to deliver tailored content that meets regional player preferences,” said Irina Rusimova.
“We started the year strong with our successful launch in Brazil, certifying over 160 games and becoming one of the first providers in the newly regulated market. We aim to deepen our market position by offering localized content and collaborating with local operators.
“We will continue reinforcing our relationships with international partners to ensure Amusnet’s games reach diverse audiences worldwide.”
As part of its strategic expansion into LATAM, Amusnet participates as a Headline Platinum Sponsor at SBC Rio from February 25 to 27 at stand B680. The company will showcase popular slots such as 20 Golden Coins, Candy Palace, Cocktail Rush, and Hot Deco, along with new titles like Stoichkov #8, Cavemen & Dinosaurs, and Dancing Dead. It will also unveil new jackpot systems and promotional tools designed to boost player engagement. Attendees can explore Type S, Amusnet’s first-ever slot cabinet series, crafted to meet the highest standards of the global land-based casino industry, and discover Crazy Red, a highly anticipated cascade slot featuring the “tumbling reels” mechanic, vibrant characters and exciting features.
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