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Jagex strengthens executive leadership as Rashid Varachia is appointed Chief Financial Officer

Jagex, a leader in online living games and developer and publisher of the iconic RuneScape role-playing games, today announced the appointment of Rashid Varachia as Chief Financial Officer (CFO); Rashid will also be joining the company’s board of directors.
A much-respected video game industry finance executive, Rashid joins Jagex having spent the past nine years with Codemasters, where he was Chief Financial Officer and integral to the racing game studio’s growth, stock market listing in 2018, its acquisition of Slightly Mad Studios in 2019, and its recent acquisition by Electronic Arts. Prior to Codemasters, Rashid held financial leadership roles at Technicolor Home Entertainment Services.
The appointment comes in a year that saw Carlyle, a global investment firm, acquire Jagex following multiple consecutive years of the company’s growth.
Phil Mansell, CEO of Jagex, said: “I am delighted to welcome Rashid to Jagex and our leadership team as we take the company, our teams, our games, and our player communities, forward on a multi-year growth journey. Rashid brings more than 20 years of financial leadership expertise to the company and, with a proven track record of success at Codemasters, I’m proud to have him on board as the first CFO to serve with me.
“With the backing of Carlyle, which supports our vision for growth, Jagex continues to attract high-quality and passionate people to join our outstanding development, publishing, and operational teams that drive us forward.”
Rashid Varachia, CFO of Jagex, said: “With more than 20 years of expertise in delivering incredible multiplayer online role-playing game experiences for a global player base, there’s so much to admire in Jagex as a leader and innovator in living games. I am excited and privileged to join Phil and his experienced executive team as we build on the company’s most successful years to date and continue to drive it forward for future growth.”
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Xprizo appoints Alex Cachia as Chief Information Officer

Xprizo, a cutting-edge iGaming fintech platform, has appointed Alex Cachia as Chief Information Officer (CIO) as it targets significant commercial growth by harnessing technology to empower underserved communities around the globe.
His focus will be building a high-performing tech organisation to support Xprizo’s expansive growth plans. A key element will be maximising investment value and business objectives that deliver social impact and business success.
Xprizo Chief Information Officer Alex Cachia commented: “I’m excited to join Xprizo at this time – I love the product and the goal of fostering financial inclusion. There are massive growth prospects on the horizon, and I cannot wait to bridge the gap for underserved communities around the world.”
Additional efforts will be targeted at regulatory compliance, and data-driven decision-making. As CIO, he’ll be tasked with aligning technology investments with business objectives, increasing automation, and creating a culture of continuous improvement.Cachia joins Xprizo with 24 years of experience in technology leadership, with expertise in FinTech, gaming, and affiliate marketing. During this time he completed several projects in technical debt reduction, marketing tech strategies, and security enhancements in affiliate marketing.
Xprizo CVO Richard Mifsud added: “Alex arrives at Xprizo with extensive experience in scaling technology, inspiring innovation and establishing operational excellence. The team is ready to take a step forward under his leadership and adeptness with cutting-edge solutions to achieve our mission of financial inclusion.”
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Spinomenal launches latest Spinoleague with €12m Max prize pool

Leading iGaming content provider, Spinomenal has launched its latest Spinoleague that has a massive €12m max prize pool. The Spinoleague returns after last year’s huge success, promising even more thrilling challenges in its highly anticipated first tournament.
The Spinoleague follows an innovative format, divided into separate tournaments, each comprising several rounds and culminating with one final ‘Super Round.’ Spinomenal’s entire portfolio of slot games (including any new releases) will participate in the Spinoleague, except for 1 Reel games and a small selection of others.
There are eight tournaments in total and the first begins today before concluding on 26th March. The next seven tournaments begin the day after the last finishes and the final one will end on 4th March 2026. Promotional activities will be running throughout the tournaments to heighten the excitement and build anticipation.
An interactive Leaderboard is available for players who reach the qualifying total which will be displayed within the tournament tool. After each round ends, the Leaderboard will reset, giving players a chance to climb the ranks.
Spinomenal CO-CEO, Omer Henya commented: “Spinoleague is back by popular demand after the massive success it enjoyed last year as we marked our 10th anniversary. The next edition of the tournament features several rounds that each build to the ultimate Super Round.”
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RG24seven Announces New Training Solution to Meet Growing Demand for In-house Learning

RG24seven Virtual Training, the industry-leading, free video-based virtual training system for casino and gaming employees, and a BMM Innovation Group (BIG) company, has announced a new solution for organizations looking to seamlessly integrate RG24seven training courses into their own Learning Management Systems (LMS).
“Effective immediately, our full catalog of training courses is now available for casinos and gaming organizations to integrate directly into their existing Learning Management Systems via SCORM Files or Single Sign-On (SSO). The increasing demand from the industry to have full access to RG24seven training has been the main driver in introducing integrated learning courses. This is another avenue for organizations to seamlessly provide our world-class, compliant training to gaming and casino employees, while maintaining the flexibility and control within their in-house Learning Management Systems,” Wendy Anderson, CEO of RG24seven Virtual Training, said.
“RG24seven Virtual Training covers important topics such as Responsible Gaming, Safer Gambling, Human Trafficking Awareness, Anti-Money Laundering and Tribal Gaming. We remain committed to delivering world-class training that is accessible, flexible, and easy-to-use,” BIG CEO Martin Storm said.
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