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Winner Claims Guinness World Record-breaking Bingo Prize at Buzz Bingo Cricklewood’s Colossus Event
Buzz Bingo Cricklewood’s highly anticipated Colossus Bingo event on Mother’s Day, Sunday, 30 March 2025, culminated in a historic moment as a lucky regular attendee claimed the record-breaking main prize, of £105,000. While the winner, aged 40, has chosen to remain anonymous, their extraordinary win has etched their name into the annals of bingo history, surpassing the venue’s previous Guinness World Records title.
The event, held at one of UK’s largest bingo clubs, Buzz Bingo Cricklewood, attracted a massive crowd eager to witness the attempt to break the record for the largest payout for a single bingo game. The atmosphere was electric, filled to near capacity, as the numbers were called. The club resonated with the buzz of over 2000 attendees, all vying for the monumental prize.
Steve Young, General Manager at Buzz Bingo Cricklewood, said: “We are absolutely thrilled for our customer who has won this world record-breaking prize at our Cricklewood venue on Mother’s Day. The atmosphere on the night was euphoric, with huge celebrations and excitement from the crowd – the roar when the prizes were claimed was electrifying and is one of the most dramatic false calls I’ve ever witnessed! We are delighted to have created such a memorable night, giving away over £250,000 in total in a single night of bingo. This win captures the magic and excitement of playing bingo together. We look forward to continuing to provide our community with exciting and memorable experiences like we did on Mothers Day.”
In addition to the record-breaking main prize, the event featured a total prize pool exceeding £250,000, with three additional £25,000 full house prizes awarded throughout the event.
Joanne Brent, Guinness World Records Adjudicator, said: “I am thrilled to confirm that Buzz Bingo Cricklewood awarded an incredible £105,000 to one lucky winner at their Colossus event, setting a new record for the largest payout for a game of bingo at a single bingo house. This remarkable achievement showcases their dedication to delivering exceptional experiences and continually pushing new boundaries for their community. The entire event was delivered with an abundance of professionalism and enthusiasm. My sincere congratulations to the team at Buzz Bingo for once again claiming a Guinness World Records title.”
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Argentina
Win Systems deploys Wigos CMS at Casino City Center Rosario, linking 2,500+ slots
The Argentina rollout adds player tracking and QR-based cashless payments via Win Pay, the company says.
Win Systems has implemented its Wigos casino management system (CMS) at Casino City Center Rosario in Argentina, connecting more than 2,500 slot machines to operate and report in real time. The supplier announced the deployment on May 4, 2026.
According to Win Systems, the Wigos rollout centralizes operational management across gaming and customer-facing functions, with modular components spanning slots, tables, players, promotions, and payments. The company said the installation is designed to support operator oversight and decision-making through a single real-time view.
The project also introduces new functionality at the venue, including Player Tracking for player identification and management, and the activation of “Fun Plays.” Win Systems also said the site can enable a QR-based cashless option that allows players to load credit directly to a machine from a bank account or electronic wallet, via its Win Pay payment management platform.
Francisco de Moya, CEO of Halkkon Capital Partners, commented: “This launch represents an important step in the technological evolution of our operation, allowing us to optimize management, enhance the customer experience, and lay the groundwork for future developments.”
Eric Benchimol, CEO of Win Systems, added: “The deployment of Wigos at City Center Rosario is a clear example of how our technology adapts to large-scale operations, enabling operators to optimize processes, improve the player experience, and evolve toward increasingly digitalized models.” Darío Zutel, Executive Chairman of Win Systems, said: “This implementation is part of our growth strategy in the region and reflects our commitment to supporting operators with robust, scalable, and future-ready technology.”
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Win Systems drives its expansion with the implementation of Wigos CMS at Casino City Center Rosario
Win Systems takes another step forward in its international expansion plan with the launch of Wigos CMS at Casino City Center Rosario, strengthening its presence in one of Argentina’s leading entertainment destinations. The installation connects more than 2,500 slot machines, all operating and reporting in real time, reinforcing the operator’s efficiency, control, and decision-making capabilities.
Wigos is the casino management system designed to centralize operations, optimize processes, and provide a complete real-time view of the business. Its scalable and modular architecture allows it to adapt to large-scale operations, integrating slots, tables, players, promotions, and payment management, all under the highest security and regulatory compliance standards. This implementation at City Center Rosario further reinforces Wigos’ role as a key platform for the modernization and digitalization of casino operations.
Casino City Center Rosario is one of the country’s most important entertainment complexes, recognized for its broad offering of gaming, hospitality, gastronomy, and live shows, as well as for its continuous commitment to innovation and operational excellence. Its vision, focused on modernization and the continuous improvement of customer experience, makes it a benchmark within the gaming industry in the region.
This milestone also marks the beginning of new key functionalities within the operation, such as the implementation of Player Tracking for player identification and management, along with the activation of Fun Plays, which bring greater dynamism, engagement, and value to the player experience. In line with the industry’s shift toward increasingly digitalized environments, the project also introduces the possibility for players to load gaming credit directly onto the machine from a bank account or electronic wallet, securely and instantly, through an interoperable QR code. This solution, part of the Win Pay payment management platform, drives a more agile and secure cashless model aligned with the evolving demands of the market.
Francisco de Moya, CEO of Halkkon Capital Partners, commented: “This launch represents an important step in the technological evolution of our operation, allowing us to optimize management, enhance the customer experience, and lay the groundwork for future developments.”
Eric Benchimol, CEO of Win Systems, added: “The deployment of Wigos at City Center Rosario is a clear example of how our technology adapts to large-scale operations, enabling operators to optimize processes, improve the player experience, and evolve toward increasingly digitalized models.”
“This implementation is part of our growth strategy in the region and reflects our commitment to supporting operators with robust, scalable, and future-ready technology,” said Darío Zutel, Executive Chairman of Win Systems. “Moving forward together with a benchmark such as City Center Rosario allows us to further strengthen our positioning and deliver real value to the operation.”
With this new installation, Win Systems reinforces its commitment to the Argentine market and continues to steadily advance its expansion strategy, supporting leading operators with state-of-the-art technological solutions.
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SOFTSWISS wins ‘Aggregator of the Year’ at SBC Awards Europe 2026
SOFTSWISS has solidified its leadership position in the European iGaming market by winning the Game Aggregator of the Year category.
The recognition took place during the prestigious SBC Awards Europe 2026 ceremony, held on April 30 in Malta.
The event served as the official closing of the SBC Summit Malta, bringing together the industry’s top operators, suppliers, and regulators.
The award highlights the platform’s ability to provide content scalability and high-impact engagement tools for its global partners.
Technical performance and scale at the industry’s core
With a portfolio exceeding 40,000 titles, the SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator connects operators with over 300 providers across 24 regulated jurisdictions.
Beyond volume, technical stability remains a key pillar, maintaining a 99.999% uptime even during peak traffic loads.
Tatyana Kaminskaya, Head of SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator, celebrated the win in Malta, often considered the capital of the iGaming world.
According to Kaminskaya, the award reflects the team’s dedication to creating a practical tool for the daily management of operator brands.
Innovation in retention and new prediction markets
The victory at the SBC Awards follows the recent launch of new features, such as the Tournament Report and Instant Tournaments.
These tools allow operators to monitor campaign metrics in real-time and adjust marketing strategies without switching platforms.
The company has also diversified its B2B offering with the introduction of its Prediction Markets Platform.
This solution focuses on fixed-odds for real-world events, covering areas ranging from politics and economy to technology.
With over 15 years of experience and a team of 2,000 professionals, SOFTSWISS reaffirms its role as a global technology hub in the gaming ecosystem.
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