Eastern Europe
Habanero makes Romanian debut with Winbet
Supplier to provide more than 50 titles to market-leading operator
Premium slots and table games provider Habanero has launched in Romania for the first time with Winbet, the country’s leading operator.
Signed as a continuation of the hugely successful partnership agreed with EGT Ukraine last year, the deal sees EGT’s Winbet brand integrate 58 of Habanero’s innovative slot and table games certified by Romania’s gambling authority (ONJN).
The latest in a succession of market entries for Habanero as part of its ambitious plans for European expansion, the company has signed a string of partnerships with leading operators across Europe in the past 12 months, including Croatia, Lithuania, Georgia, the UK and Portugal.
Ready to build on an outstanding 2019, the specialist provider aims to continue its rapid expansion across Europe and South America in 2020 by creating the industry’s most engaging and immersive content.
Commenting on the deal, Arcangelo Lonoce, European Head of Business Development at Habanero, said: “Following a record-breaking 2019 for global growth at Habanero, we’re delighted to be kicking-off 2020 by partnering with Romania’s leading operator.
“As one of Europe’s true rising stars, Romania is one of our many key targets for this year and we’re looking forward to introducing players to our innovative catalogue of games. Expect plenty more deals to be announced soon enough.”
Mark Adonia, COO at Winbet Romania, said: “We aim to deliver premium entertainment experiences at Winbet, and we’re thrilled to be the first in the Romanian market to integrate Habanero’s immersive gaming portfolio.
“Habanero are in hot demand across the globe and we’re very happy to be first in the Romanian market to be able to offer them. I’m sure our WINBET players will enjoy their games tremendously.”
Eastern Europe
Conquering Challenges: TotoGaming in Romania – 1 Year in the Market
On January 16, 2024, TotoGaming, a brand with 20 years of experience in Armenia, entered the Romanian market.
A year later, as the brand reflects on its achievements, it acknowledges that its goal has always been to conquer challenging heights—a philosophy deeply embedded in Toto’s vision: making champion-like decisions and pursuing them relentlessly.
Today, totogaming.ro stands out as one of Romania’s “rising stars” a fact underscored by its shortlisting in the “Rising Star” category at the EGR Europe Awards 2025.
“What we planned after entering the market was achieved within the first few months, which is a strong indicator of our success,” said TotoGaming CEO Harutyun Vardanyan.
Let’s look through the highlights from TotoGaming’s 1st year in Romania.
The brand launched in Romania with a collaboration featuring global football star Luís Figo. This victory march of partnerships continued with one of Romania’s oldest clubs, CFR Cluj, uniting to embark on a Path to the Glory together.
Added 56 new providers and launched 2,568 new games, including new features like Bet Builder, Quick Bet, Autobet, and Copybet.
Introduced TotoChat, an active platform for users to interact and share their best experiences.
For sports betting enthusiasts, offered:100+ sports, spanning 3,000+ global tournaments and over 1,000 football championships across 150+ countries. Real-time stats, line-ups, and formations for 15,000+ international leagues. A staggering 100,000+ pre-match and 150,000+ live events streamed monthly.
The contact center achieved remarkable results in customer satisfaction, recording an 81% chat satisfaction rate, surpassing the industry average of 76%.
Totogaming stands out for its impressive payment speed. Statistics reveal that 15.50% of transactions are processed in under a minute, with 77.30% completed within 10 minutes. The brand is dedicated to supporting its customers, offering step-by-step guidance over the phone whenever they face challenges during transactions.
This marks the beginning of a long journey for TotoGaming, and the past year has clearly shown that the brand is determined to achieve every goal it sets for itself.
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Eastern Europe
Bogdan Smeu joins CT Interactive as Regional Manager for Romania
Bogdan Smeu is the new Regional Manager for Romania at CT Interactive. With over 20 years in the gaming and entertainment industry, Bogdan brings a wealth of experience in sales, operations, and customer relationship management.
His strong track record in driving growth and achieving results, combined with his strategic approach to business development, makes him a great fit for this role.
Bogdan’s background includes leadership in sales management, business strategy, and team building, along with a focus on quality standards and budget optimization. His expertise in casino operations and hands-on industry experience further supports his capabilities.
Holding a degree from the “Henri Coanda” Air Force Academy and a technical background from Technical High School Hidromecanica Brasov, Bogdan’s unique mix of technical and managerial skills has driven his success in complex business environments.
At CT Interactive, he will focus on expanding our presence in Romania and aligning his extensive experience with our mission of providing innovative gaming solutions.
We wish him every success in his new role and look forward to the growth and achievements he will bring to the company.
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Balkans
EGT Digital to showcase innovations at BEGE Expo 2024
At the highly anticipated BEGE Expo 2024, EGT Digital will highlight its diverse portfolio of top-performing products and exciting innovations. Visitors can explore these offerings at booth 4.0 alongside the latest advancements from EGT.
The company’s extensive gaming solutions include popular instant games and its bestsellers Bell Link, Clover Chance, High Cash, and Single Progressive Jackpot, featuring over 120 in-house developed slots. Attendees can experience renowned titles like Burning Goals, Amazons’ Battle, and Sugar Duke, as well as the upcoming 5×6 Fruity Shots. This cocktail-themed game includes multipliers ranging from x2 to x500 and introduces Toppling Reels for enhanced win opportunities.
EGT Digital’s “all-in-one” betting platform X-Nave will also be on display with its four modular solutions: Sport Product, Gaming Aggregator, CRM Engine, and Payment Gateway.
The Sport Product will debut its Customizable Tournament Page, designed to ensure effortless navigation and a personalized betting experience.
The Gaming Aggregator, offering over 12,000 titles, will present features like the Buy Bonus, Hot and Cold games category with live RTP insights, and tools for personalized content such as the Recommendation Engine and Casino as Widget.
The CRM Engine will showcase advanced player segmentation and AI/ML-driven tools for tailored game suggestions.
The Payment Gateway will emphasize its secure, player-focused design with options like deposit repeat, bonus selection, and two-factor authentication.
“We are delighted to participate in BEGE Expo once again,” commented Tsvetomira Drumeva, Head of Sales at EGT Digital. “During this 15th edition we will showcase a solid dose of innovations, sure to impress clients and partners in the region. We are also looking forward to the BEGE Awards, where EGT Digital is a finalist in numerous categories.”
EGT Digital’s commitment to innovation and excellence continues to position the company among the leaders in the iGaming industry.
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