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QTech Games seeds Thunderkick players in its latest Tournament rollout
Leading distributor for emerging markets teams up with Swedish developer for latest tournament campaign
QTech Games, Asia’s number-one games distributor, has announced the rollout of its next tournament partnership with leading Stockholm-based games supplier, Thunderkick.
Thunderkick’s strong pipeline of innovative games, featuring immersive graphics and unique gameplay features, has already captured players’ imaginations with classics, such as Pink Elephants and Carnival Queen, now sitting alongside exciting new releases like Divine Lotus and Sword Of Khans. All of these titles, and many more besides, will now be available to QTech partners over the upcoming tournament which runs from 6th-26th February in exclusive association with Thunderkick.
The QT Thunderkick Championship is free to join by simply playing any Thunderkick game in real mode, with the top 20 players every day receiving cash prizes, having qualified by fulfilling clear and responsible bet conditions within participating games. The top 20 players in the overall tournament championship will then also win additional rewards.
QTech’s series of successful tournaments offers players the chance to turn their loyal spins into prizes during competitions on across their favourite titles. Players accumulate points in a variety of ways, such as consecutive wins, successive losses, or large multiplier wins. A unique gamification layer also features live leaderboards for each game, which update in real-time, permitting players to track their progress throughout the tournament, promoting engagement and improved dwell-time.
February’s tournament prize pool is an eye-catching $15,000, while operator results from QTech’s previous tournaments’ history are already acting as reliable retention-drivers, with unique-player numbers escalating by an average of 40% across the campaign period.
QTech Games CEO, Markus Nasholm, said: “At QTech, we pride ourselves on staying ahead of pressing player trends, which is why we launched QT Tournament last year. This industry-first campaign rewards tool allows any operator to create their own tournaments across the entire QTech portfolio of products, or they can simply select the specific games or studios which they want to promote. Operator demand is surpassing projections, and this exciting Thunderkick partnership provides another eloquent case in point. It’s an exciting time to be showcasing their standout games.
“QTech’s tournament campaigns frame the perfect opportunity for providers to boost their games by delivering extra exposure and sustainability. On the other hand, it’s also an influential marketing tool for operators when it comes to raising acquisition and retention rates by offering players a life-enhancing win off low stakes.” QTech Games boasts the broadest gaming portfolio around, localized for each Asian region, with native mobile apps, powerful reporting and marketing tools, and 24/7 local-language support. What’s more, it’s all accessible to operators via the quickest integration on the market.
Irina Rusimova, Amusnet’s Chief Commercial Officer, gave a video interview at ICE Barcelona 2025, the premier iGaming event, sharing insights on the company’s business priorities and future strategic vision. The event provided an ideal platform for Amusnet to showcase its latest innovations and set the tone for the year ahead. With a strong presence across the Online Casino, Live Casino, and Land-Based verticals, the company reaffirmed its position as a leading all-casino solutions provider.
“In 2025, our strategic focus remains on expanding in key markets across Europe and Latin America. Our teams in Greece, Spain, the Netherlands, Croatia, Malta, Belgium, Italy, Romania, Georgia, Serbia, and LATAM will continue working closely with partners to deliver tailored content that meets regional player preferences,” said Irina Rusimova.
“We started the year strong with our successful launch in Brazil, certifying over 160 games and becoming one of the first providers in the newly regulated market. We aim to deepen our market position by offering localized content and collaborating with local operators.
“We will continue reinforcing our relationships with international partners to ensure Amusnet’s games reach diverse audiences worldwide.”
As part of its strategic expansion into LATAM, Amusnet participates as a Headline Platinum Sponsor at SBC Rio from February 25 to 27 at stand B680. The company will showcase popular slots such as 20 Golden Coins, Candy Palace, Cocktail Rush, and Hot Deco, along with new titles like Stoichkov #8, Cavemen & Dinosaurs, and Dancing Dead. It will also unveil new jackpot systems and promotional tools designed to boost player engagement. Attendees can explore Type S, Amusnet’s first-ever slot cabinet series, crafted to meet the highest standards of the global land-based casino industry, and discover Crazy Red, a highly anticipated cascade slot featuring the “tumbling reels” mechanic, vibrant characters and exciting features.
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BetBlocker has launched the Italian version of its app.
“Italian is the fifth language that we’ve launched support for in the first two months of 2025. Unlike commercial blocking softwares, who focus their attentions on markets that are viewed as commercially viable, BetBlocker is determined to remove the language barrier for as many users as possible,” the Company said.
“Gambling addiction is no different in Zambia, Brazil or Serbia than it is in the UK, US or the Netherlands. It is critical that we remove unnecessary friction to our free, anonymous support for as many people as possible.
“BetBlocker would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Francesco Casartelli, who volunteered to provide the translation services that have facilitated this launch. Francesco’s work will allow us to support thousands more Italian speakers, and directly touch and improve the lives of a huge number of people and families.”
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International Game Technology PLC announced that it has achieved an environmental, social and governance (ESG) Score of 4.3 out of 5.0 from FTSE Russell, positioning IGT in the 97th percentile within the Travel and Leisure sector of FTSE Russell’s ESG Scores. This was an improvement from IGT’s previous ESG Score of 4.2 out of 5.0 in 2023, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to enhancing ESG performance.
“As a company committed to continually elevating our sustainability practices and leadership, IGT is proud to once again achieve an improved ESG score from FTSE Russell. Through our global Sustainable Play program, we execute sustainable practices and policies throughout our company and this improved score validates our ongoing efforts,” Wendy Montgomery, SVP of Marketing, Communications and Sustainability at IGT, said.
FTSE Russell’s ESG Scores and data model allows investors to understand a company’s exposure to, and management of, ESG issues in multiple dimensions. The ESG Scores are comprises an overall rating that breaks down into underlying pillar and theme exposures. Scores built on over 300 individual indicator assessments are applied to each company’s unique circumstances. The ESG Scores align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), all of which are reflected in FTSE Russell’s ESG framework.
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