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Takeaways from 2021 with Andrzej Hyla, CCO at Wazdan
What were your highlights in the Americas in 2021?
We hold licences and certifications to offer our games in a widespread collection of markets, however, entering the US market was a significant milestone for us. In May, we launched in New Jersey and 30 of our new and most popular titles have already been certified in the state, including Sun of Fortune, Sizzling Bells: Hades. We also received a Lottery i-Gaming Interim Supplier Licence in West Virginia.
Our titles resonated particularly well with US-based players, allowing us to gain significant traction with some of the biggest iGaming brands in the US, including the likes of Significant Games.
Receiving a number of nominations for the prestigious SBC North America Awards and SBC Latinoamérica Awards was testament to the hard work and momentum that we gathered throughout the year. We can not wait to see what 2022 holds for us.
What do you think was the key to your success in the US in 2021?
Launching high-quality games with engaging themes, stunning graphics and gripping bonus features is a great formula to stick to if you want to stand out in the market. Our Hold the Jackpot series has quickly become a staple of our offering worldwide, including in the US.
2021 saw us deliver a stream of fresh content to the market with the introduction of Wazdan’s unique customisable features, such as adjustable Volatility Levels
We now offer our games in 17 regulated markets and have used this experience to streamline our approach to entering new markets.
What industry trends did you notice in 2021, and how did Wazdan respond to them?
There was no singular trend that dominated the industry over the past 12 months, rather a collection of minor changes that together have irreparably changed the iGaming landscape.
There is always a new market on the rise that is setting its regulations and new gambling laws, and at Wazdan we constantly for new certifications that allow us to become pioneers in a region. In order to gain these certifications, our games must be of top quality and compliant with regulations in a given jurisdiction, and Wazdan remains at the forefront of the regulation curve by developing such products.
Offering tools to casino operators that boost player engagement has become the new battleground for suppliers, and Wazdan’s unique features have been designed following this development. Our Cash Drop promotional tool allows operators to set customisable promotions for players, and our hugely popular Volatility Levels
We’ve also seen an increase in popularity of games with particularly large numbers of ways to win, which influenced our decision to release Jelly Reels
Are there any products in the roadmap for 2022 that we should watch out for? And will you be targeting any US markets beyond New Jersey?
We received our West Virginia licence in November and are planning to go live in the Mountain State imminently, and we’re currently in the process of finalising our Michigan and Pennsylvania licencing.
The plan is to release a number of new entertaining products, including some new titles in our renowned Hold the Jackpot series. Our goal is to take part in several industry events and trade shows in the US, including SBC Summit North America in July.
Our first release scheduled for 2022 is Sizzling Moon released in Q1, with the fast-paced gameplay bringing new innovations to the industry.
Lastly, do you have any predictions for trends that we will see across the industry in 2022?
We can expect to see further regulation of new markets and a rising demand for mobile-first games due to the prevalence of 5G and the ever-increasing number of mobile players in key jurisdictions.
The pandemic has led to an increase in popularity of social gaming, but we also saw the boom of online casinos offering cryptocurrencies in 2021, which we can expect to continue into 2022 and beyond.
One of the biggest developments that we could see is in VR games. The technology is starting to catch up with the innovative ideas that have emerged over the past 12 months, and we anticipate pioneering studios taking a dive into the unknown in this aspect.
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Deal expands bet365 casino rollout in Spain and Ontario, with 50+ Gaming Corps titles certified for Alberta from 13 July 2026.
Gaming Corps has launched with bet365 in Alberta on the first day of the province’s regulated iGaming market opening (13 July 2026), while also expanding its content footprint with the operator in Spain and Ontario.
The Sweden-based, publicly listed game developer said it is among the first wave of studios certified for Alberta, supporting bet365’s entry with more than 50 games available at launch. The day-one portfolio spans Slots, Table, Plinko, Mine Games and Instant Blitz.
Gaming Corps said the expanded partnership includes its football-themed titles, including Penalty Champion: Goals to Glory, plus the 3 Pigs series (3 Pigs of Olympus, 3 Pigs of Olympus 2: Rise of the DemiHog and 3 Pigs of the Caribbean).
The rollout also brings Gaming Corps’ new Low RTP Blackjack titles to bet365, which the supplier said are designed around 93.57% RTP and approximately 6% operator hold, with side-bet mechanics and flexible branding options.
Graham Greensmith, Chief Commercial Officer at Gaming Corps, said: “Extending our partnership with bet365 across Spain, Ontario and Alberta is a major moment for Gaming Corps, but Alberta is the real statement here. Going live with bet365 from day one reflects the work our teams have put into certification, onboarding and ensuring we can move quickly and confidently with major operator partners.
“As one of the earliest studios ready for Alberta, we’ll be bringing more than 50 titles to the province. That breadth matters, because it gives operators like bet365 a single partner across multiple verticals, with content designed to support acquisition, engagement and retention across different player segments. Spain and Ontario are also important regulated markets for us and expanding with a global operator of this scale highlights how far Gaming Corps has come in a short period of time.”
Richard Graham, Associate VP of Gaming at bet365 at said: “Gaming Corps has become a valuable content partner, combining recognisable game identities with formats that add variety across our casino offering. We are pleased to extend the partnership into Spain, Ontario and Alberta, with the Alberta launch particularly important as part of our day-one commitment to the market.
“Expanding the relationship across multiple territories in a relatively short period reflects the strength of the collaboration, as well as the Gaming Corps team’s clear product direction, commitment and continued development as a game vendor. We look forward to giving players access to a wide-ranging portfolio from the moment the market opens.”
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ThrillTech has been awarded a Gaming-Related Supplier licence by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), clearing the company to launch in Ontario’s regulated market.
The licence allows ThrillTech to deploy its opt-in side bet jackpots technology with regulated online casino, sports betting and lottery operators across the province.
Benjamin Bradtke, Co-Founder of ThrillTech, said: “Securing our AGCO licence is a major step in our mission to transform how jackpots are delivered at scale across regulated markets. This latest certification is testament to our robust technology and trusted compliance frameworks, allowing us to continue our global growth trajectory. We are thrilled to bring our proven, compliant jackpot technology to Ontario, empowering locally licensed operators to uplift revenue without cannibalising existing spend.”
The company said its “ThrillPots” mechanics sit as an independent, player-funded side bet and do not alter the underlying game’s return-to-player mathematics.
ThrillTech said the Ontario approval enables its existing multinational partners that also operate in the province to launch its side bet jackpots locally, while it also holds talks with potential new operator partners. The company lists its regulated footprint as including the United Kingdom, Sweden, the Netherlands, Romania, Malta, Gibraltar, Brazil and Peru.
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ThrillTech said it has been awarded a Gaming-Related Supplier licence by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), clearing the company to offer its side-bet jackpot technology to regulated online casino, sports betting, and lottery operators in Ontario.
Benjamin Bradtke, Co-Founder of ThrillTech, said: “Securing our AGCO licence is a major step in our mission to transform how jackpots are delivered at scale across regulated markets. This latest certification is testament to our robust technology and trusted compliance frameworks, allowing us to continue our global growth trajectory. We are thrilled to bring our proven, compliant jackpot technology to Ontario, empowering locally licensed operators to uplift revenue without cannibalising existing spend.”
The company said its ThrillPots product lets operators add player-funded, opt-in side-bet jackpots on top of existing games, without changing gameplay or the underlying return-to-player (RTP) calculations. ThrillTech positions the mechanic as a way to drive incremental engagement and revenue.
ThrillTech said the Ontario licence enables existing multinational partners that also operate in the province to roll out ThrillTech-powered jackpots locally, and added it is in discussions with potential new operator partners. The company listed other regulated jurisdictions it serves as the United Kingdom, Sweden, the Netherlands, Romania, Malta, Gibraltar, Brazil, and Peru.
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