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Playtech Expands its Partnership with Buzz Bingo

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1 year ago

February 13, 2025

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Playtech has expanded its longstanding partnership with Buzz Bingo by rolling out 10,000 state-of-the-art Electronic Bingo Terminals (EBTs) from ECM Systems across its UK bingo clubs.

This significant investment illustrates Buzz Bingo’s commitment to putting its customers first and underscores the long-standing partnership between Playtech and Buzz Bingo. The new touchscreens, equipped with the latest bingo software and faster, more responsive hardware, are set to enhance the customer experience.

Playtech’s ECM terminals allow for a more interactive Bingo experience with highly customisable software enabling a fully immersive gaming experience for the players. This rollout is a significant step forward in Buzz Bingo’s mission to provide a seamless omnichannel gaming experience for its customers.

“This achievement is a significant milestone in our strategy for the growth of our bingo proposition and within the industry. By equipping Buzz Bingo with these advanced EBTs, we are not only enhancing the player experience but also extending the highest standard for bingo entertainment. Our continued collaboration with Buzz Bingo exemplifies our commitment to innovation and excellence in the gaming sector. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the entire team for their hard work and dedication in making this possible,” Marat Koss, VP of Interactive Gaming at Playtech, said.

“We’re delighted to be working with our long-standing partner Playtech’s ECM Systems to bring these brand-new tablets to our bingo venues. This investment is all about improving the experience for our players with faster, more responsive hardware using the latest software. Seeing the touchpads being prepared at ECM’s workshop in Hull was a fantastic moment and we believe this will continue to enhance our customers’ experience significantly. This brand-new hardware will really power up our omnichannel games. What an exciting start to 2025,” Dave Evans, Chief Product Officer at Buzz Bingo, said.

“The team are extremely proud and thrilled with this project. We’ve made a lot of advancements to our EBTs to ensure player engagement and entertainment is at the heart of it. The performance of our EBTs ensure they are capable of running all the bingo and slot games that the Buzz customers enjoy. 10,000 is an impressive number to supply and we’re thrilled to be part of the journey; it’s a testament to our product. We’re also working on several software enhancements to the user interface of the EBTs, the omni-channel system linking live clubs and online and have another couple of projects lined up for the next few years that we’re equally as excited about,” Paul Hodgson, Managing Director of ECM, said.

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GGPoker Brings Back WSOP Super Circuit with Record $180M Guarantee

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3 hours ago

February 24, 2026

Wladimir P.

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GGPoker, the world’s largest online poker platform, is set to host the highly anticipated 2026 WSOP Super Circuit online tournament series, running from March 1 to March 31.

This year’s edition features an unprecedented $180 million in guaranteed prizes, solidifying GGPoker’s reputation as the premier global poker destination.

Players will compete across 18 WSOP Gold Ring events, offering the chance to win one of poker’s most prestigious trophies and significant cash prizes.

Key Events & Highlights:

#5: $525 Mystery Millions [Final Stage] – March 9, $525 buy-in, $10M GTD ($1M Top Bounty)
#13: WSOP Super Circuit MAIN EVENT [Day 2] – March 23, $1,700 buy-in, $15M GTD
#18: GGMillion$ High Roller [Day 2] – March 30, $10K buy-in, $10M GTD

Exclusive Champion Perks
Winners of all 18 Gold Ring events receive:

A $5K WSOP Paradise package
Recognition on the official WSOP Rankings leaderboard

$3 Million in Free Ticket Drops
Participants in any WSOP Super Circuit event can win WSOP Express tickets, $5K Ring Passes, or $10K Bracelet Passes. Tickets will be awarded randomly throughout the series, totaling $3 million in free prizes.

Live Coverage
Final tables for the Main Event (#13) and High Roller (#18) will be streamed live on GGPoker.TV and YouTube, hosted by Jeff Gross, with commentary by Daniel Negreanu for the High Roller.

Player and Ambassador Excitement
Daniel Negreanu said: “The 2026 WSOP Super Circuit at GGPoker is absolutely massive. With $180M in total guarantees, including $15M Main Event and $10M Mystery Millions, it’s the perfect time to compete for record-breaking prizes.”

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PopOK Gaming Unveils Macaco Millionario Dual-Grid Slot

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4 hours ago

February 24, 2026

Wladimir P.

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PopOK Gaming has launched Macaco Millionario, a vibrant online slot inspired by Chinese symbolism and designed with an innovative double-grid bonus feature.

Rich red and gold visuals, lucky symbols, and a playful Macaco character combine to deliver a visually engaging and rewarding gaming experience.

The game features a 5×3 layout with 30 fixed paylines and two types of Wilds, including Double Wilds that count as two symbols for higher winning potential. The Double Fortune Free Spins round introduces an extra 5×3 reel set, allowing players to spin two grids simultaneously. Wins across both grids trigger multipliers up to x20, and retriggers extend the bonus for bigger payouts.

With a maximum multiplier of x1,732, Macaco Millionario delivers exciting bonus features, including Free Spins, Double Free Spins, Double Win Multipliers, Extra Spins, and a jackpot option. The game offers an RTP of 96.56% and supports bets from EUR 0.02 to EUR 100, fully optimized for web and mobile play. Multi-language support includes English, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, and Hindi.

“Macaco Millionario blends cultural familiarity with a unique bonus structure that delivers thrilling moments in every spin,” said Tsovinar Elchyan, Head of Partnerships at PopOK Gaming. “The double-grid feature sets it apart from traditional slots, offering operators and players something truly innovative.”

The slot is now live and available for integration across all platforms supporting PopOK Gaming content. Operators interested in adding Macaco Millionario to their portfolios can contact PopOK Gaming directly.

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AI in lottery

Scientific Games Appoints Rich Wasserman as Senior Vice President of Product Engineering

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4 hours ago

February 24, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Scientific Games has appointed Rich Wasserman as Senior Vice President of Product Engineering, reinforcing its commitment to advancing lottery systems technology and digital innovation.

Based in Atlanta, the global lottery provider continues to expand its technology leadership as one of the fastest-growing suppliers of retail and digital lottery solutions worldwide.

Leadership Experience from Amazon, Facebook and Stitch Fix

Wasserman brings more than 20 years of experience leading engineering, data science and product teams across high-performance technology platforms.

He previously held senior leadership roles at:

Amazon
Facebook
Stitch Fix

At Stitch Fix, he served as Vice President of Engineering and Data Science, leading automation, AI-driven systems and platform optimization initiatives. Wasserman holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and a Computer Science degree from the University at Buffalo.

Driving Innovation Across Global Lottery Platforms

In his new role, Wasserman will oversee Product Engineering across Scientific Games’ global portfolio serving more than 150 government-regulated lotteries. His responsibilities include advancing:

Retail lottery systems
Digital lottery platforms
Hardware and software innovation
Data analytics and AI capabilities
Consumer engagement technologies

CEO Pat McHugh stated that Wasserman’s experience scaling AI-powered platforms at world-class technology firms will help accelerate innovation and deliver next-generation lottery solutions focused on sustainable growth.

Strengthening Lottery Technology Leadership

Scientific Games continues to invest in technology, analytics and digital transformation to enhance consumer experiences across retail and online lottery channels. The appointment underscores the company’s strategy to integrate advanced analytics and machine learning into its global lottery ecosystem.

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