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The Most Popular Gaming Platforms in Germany: Console and Smartphone Attract Ever More Video Game Players

In 2024, the PC saw a drop in video game players in Germany, to 13.1 million people, 400,000 fewer than in 2023. It thus continued its downward trend of recent years: compared to 2019, when there were 16.3 million PC game players in Germany, this development represents a decline of 20%. In contrast, more German players are again reaching for the tablet computer, with this group having grown by 300,000 within twelve months, to a total of 10.3 million people. Many Germans don’t limit their play to just one device: about 19 million use two or more platforms.
“For years, the tremendous success of the smartphone as the most widely used gaming platform has been unsurpassed. It offers millions of Germans an accessible way to play, along with a huge variety of games for beginners and experienced players alike. But the game console is closing in on the top spot. A major contribution to this is coming from the great popularity of the current generation of consoles, which is enjoying ongoing technical development in various aspects – from more high-performance versions to special accessories that continue to optimise the gaming experience,” said Felix Falk, Managing Director of game – The German Games Industry Association.
The market data is based on statistics compiled by YouGov Shopper, Nielsen IQ and data.ai (a Sensor Tower company). The methods used by YouGov Shopper to collect data on Germany’s digital game market are unique worldwide and stand out for their quality. They include an ongoing survey of 25,000 consumers who are representative of the German population regarding their video game purchasing and usage habits, as well as a retail panel. The data collection methods provide a unique insight into the German market for computer and video games.
The game console is approaching the top position in popularity among gaming platforms in Germany. Some 20.5 million Germans played on consoles in 2024, more than ever before, and up from 18.7 million in 2023. In recent years, console gaming has shown strong overall development, with the number of console players in Germany having risen by 29% since 2019. This can be traced in significant part to the great popularity of the current console generation, including PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch, whose makers have all come out with new, technically optimised versions – for example, PlayStation 5 Pro and the Nintendo Switch OLED Model. These are the figures released by game – the German Games Industry Association, based on data collected by YouGov. The most popular gaming platform in Germany remains the smartphone, which likewise shows continued success. The smartphone was used as a gaming platform by around 22.9 million people in Germany last year, registering a gain of 200,000 within 12 months.
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Segev LLP Celebrates 10 Years of Business-Focused Legal Innovation

Leading business, technology, finance, and gaming law firm, Segev LLP, is proud to announce its 10th anniversary. Over the past decade, Segev has evolved from a bold idea into a multi-jurisdictional firm serving clients across Canada, the U.S., and beyond.
Built for innovation-driven industries, the firm is widely recognized for its work with companies at the forefront of gaming, crypto, technology, and emerging sectors. “Our 10-year anniversary is a defining moment,” said Founding Partner, Ron Segev. “It’s a testament to the strength of our team and our culture of teamwork, self-improvement, and growth – all of which is directed at scoring wins for our great clients.”
As industries like fintech, crypto, iGaming, and AI have matured, so has the firm, often in parallel with its clients. “We’ve all grown together with our clients from one success to the next, whether it be helping clients complete financings or helping them close business,” said Managing Partner Alon Segev. “I look forward to continued growth for us and our clients in the next 10 years!”
The firm’s client-first approach has consistently earned recognition from top legal ranking guides. Segev LLP is ranked by Chambers and Partners as a “Leading Firm” and “Band-1” in Canada for Gaming Law and are also recommended by The Legal 500 and Lexology. These rankings reflect the team’s ability to deliver strategic, high-quality legal solutions that align with their clients’ business goals.
Recognized for their unique ability to exceed expectations and deliver out-of-the-box solutions, Segev LLP’s clients have affirmed: “The firm demonstrates its capability not only to understand complex matters, but also to offer solutions that are practical, pragmatic, and value-adding.”
“Segev possesses outstanding resources and maintains global partnerships, enabling it to deliver precise and informed responses to any queries related to the iGaming industry.”
“Epic service, very good, I won the case!”
“Great service, friendly atmosphere, and support.”
Several Segev team members also reflected on the milestone: “There was a moment early in my time here when I realized I wasn’t just being brought in to help; I was expected to contribute, take initiative, and run with big ideas. That stuck with me,” said Negin Alavi.
“Together with our clients, [Segev] has experienced remarkable growth over the past decade. I’m honored to have contributed to this journey and to celebrate these shared successes,” said David McHugh.
“Segev has cultivated a thriving law practice on the principle that challenges are to be embraced as opportunities. The approach has enabled us to grow as lawyers, but more importantly, it has enabled us to ensure the success of our clients,” said Mark Balestra.
“Since joining through Segev’s Ontario expansion, I’ve had the chance to work alongside some of the sharpest and most collaborative lawyers in the gaming space,” added Manav Bhargava. “As a full-service firm and industry leader, Segev stands out for its ability to support innovative businesses with practical, forward-thinking legal advice.”
Segev LLP will commemorate the anniversary with a series of internal and external initiatives throughout the remainder of the year.
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Quick Custom Intelligence Partners with ComOps to Offer Secure, Scalable Off-Site Human Player-Development Services for Casinos

Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI), the global leader in AI-driven casino analytics, today announced a strategic partnership with ComOps, a hospitality performance partner delivering support-as-a-service solutions that enhance guest experiences and improve workforce efficiency. Through this partnership, QCI clients can now extend their host teams with ComOps’ bilingual (English/Spanish) player-development agents, available as fractional or fully virtual support.
Key Benefits for Casino Operators:
Turn-key scalability: ComOps agents operate directly within the QCI Enterprise Platform, receiving real-time access to player lists, campaign tasks, and performance dashboards. This allows properties to rapidly scale host operations without increasing headcount.
Secure, compliant operations: Agents access property systems via Microsoft® Virtual Desktop with multifactor authentication. All work is performed in a secured, clean-desk facility—no phones, pens, or paper—protecting player data and marketing offers.
Full-service guest engagement: Services include inbound and outbound telemarketing, VIP event invitations, and follow-up calls are executed from QCI’s dynamic call lists. When required, ComOps agents can enter hotel reservations directly into leading PMS platforms, Agilysys PMS, Oracle OHIP, or Infor HMS, to complete the guest journey.
Rapid deployment: Game Changing Technologies (GCT) will provision and manage all additional QCI licenses required, streamlining onboarding and accelerating time-to-value.
“Our customers are scaling faster than ever, and staffing expert host talent can be a major constraint,” said Dr. Ralph Thomas, CEO of QCI. “By integrating ComOps’ secure, off-site human agents into the QCI workflow, operators can instantly expand capacity, maintain data integrity, and focus on delivering personalized guest experiences that drive revenue.”
“Casinos need flexible, cost-effective ways to deepen player relationships,” added Robert Levine, CEO of ComOps. “This partnership combines ComOps’ hospitality expertise with QCI’s real-time analytics to help properties increase trip frequency, elevate guest engagement, and optimize VIP experiences.”
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Playson casts its lucky charm in 4 Pots Riches: Hold and Win

New Super Pots Bonus Game among thrilling features in highly anticipated sequel
Playson, the accomplished digital entertainment supplier, welcomes the return of its lucky leprechaun in the charming new release, 4 Pots Riches: Hold and Win, with the mischievous figure on hand to elevate wins with a host of enriched features.
The highlight is the Super Pot Bonus Game, which is triggered by the Super Clover Bonus Symbol. It begins with an expanded 5×5 grid, which offers more space for Bonus symbols and Pot Features. This special mode includes one or more Pot Features and gives players the chance to win the Super Jackpot of 10,000x by filling all 25 cells.
During the Hold and Win Bonus Game, players can activate one or more of the following three Pot Features:
Multi Feature – Violet Clover Bonus applies up to three multipliers (x2, x3, x5) to enhance payouts.
Collect Feature – Blue Clover Bonus gathers all visible symbol values and adds them to its own.
Mystery Feature – Red Clover Bonus reveals Mini, Minor, or Major Jackpots, or high-value prizes up to 75x.
In all Bonus Games, players can aim to land 15 Bonus symbols to win the Grand Jackpot (3,000x). The Golden Pot may also appear and transform into an additional Clover Bonus symbol to boost feature potential.
The random appearance of Mini, Minor or Grand Jackpots during bonus play can also trigger one of three corresponding in-game jackpots, whilst the Grand Jackpot stands at 3,000x in the Bonus Game and 10,000x in the Super Pot Bonus.
Through its folklore adventure, Playson underlines its ability to introduce captivating new iterations to its beloved 3 Pots family, blending stimulating audiovisual effects with mechanics that have proven a global success with players.
Tamas Kusztos, CCO at Playson, said: “4 Pots Riches: Hold and Win brings fresh Irish charm to one of our most popular game series, combining player-favourite mechanics with exciting new features like the Super Pot Bonus Game.
“With its vibrant theme and generous modifiers, this release showcases our commitment to evolving gameplay while maintaining the core entertainment that our players love.”
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