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Parimatch Tech hosts Universal Sports & Games Hackathon

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6 years ago

August 11, 2020

George Miller

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Over 100 ideas generated in just 48 hours

Between 7^th-9^th of August Parimatch Tech hosted a two-day online Universal Sports & Games Hackathon at its state-of-the-art “PMHUB” event space. The hackathon, organized by Parimatch Tech together with JKR in partnership with Amazon and SectorX, bought together over 400 developers, marketers and designers to come up with innovative solutions in the gaming and gaming services industry.

Participants came from nine countries including Ukraine, Germany, Spain, Belarus and Poland, generating 111 ideas over 48 hours, including games, streaming tools, analytics services and various applications. 37 teams made it to the final, but only one could be crowned winner.

The Hackathon was won by “The Dragon’s team”, made up of developers Nikolay Ursatiy and Sergey Poverennov. The duo created “RunOut”, a runner platform game. They took home the first place prize of $1500.

“It is great to see people keep generating ideas, even though they can’t get together in the same room as normal. An online hackathon is a new format for us and we are pleased with the result: organizers, judges, and mentors saw many different high concept ideas being generated.” — noted Stepan Shulga, head of Esports at Parimatch.

“We are delighted with our victory. The hackathon was a great experience for us. Many teams came up with some really interesting and exciting ideas. This event gave us a chance to test our capabilities and get feedback from mentors and judges. We’re going to continue working on the game, and shortly, we will move on to negotiations with publishers.” — comments Nikolay Ursatiy, team leader of the Dragon’s Team.

Second and third places were taken by teams “Narwhal” who came up with a service for the multification of sporting events, and “PixelGaming”, whose idea was a mobile game in the MOBA clicker genre. They received $1000 and $500 respectively.

As part of the hackathon, select teams carried out particular challenges set by the judges. The teams “Team B” and “Kodoklyaksa” were each awarded $500 for their innovative ideas. The JKR Foundation also invited team “PolyRef” to further develop their idea of a service for collecting sports statistics.

As well as the prize money, the winner and two runners-up get exclusive access to the Parimatch Tech team and its facilities. Here, together with Parimatch’s tech specialists, the participants will have the opportunity to test their ideas on an audience of thousands of people.

But the hackathon doesn’t end there. The judges took an extra week to look through all the applications one more time to advance some additional ideas. The results of this will be announced on 19^th August 2020.

1spin4win

1spin4win celebrates 200 classic slots in its portfolio

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34 minutes ago

April 16, 2026

Wladimir P.

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1spin4win, an established slot provider, extends its timeless offering to 200 diverse titles. The milestone highlights the studio’s commitment to delivering high-quality gaming experiences rooted in traditional gambling.

With the launch of Cash’n Fruits 27 on April 9, the 1spin4win portfolio has surpassed the mark of 200 classic slots. This achievement reflects the studio’s consistent release strategy. The provider launches four to five new games each month, ensuring a steady stream of fresh, diverse content for its global audiences. This includes timeless fruit titles, captivating themed adventures, no-coin formats, and vibrant seasonal releases tied to major international holidays.

With 15 years of experience in the gambling industry, the studio brings authentic casino experiences to digital platforms. At the core of 1spin4win titles are advanced mathematics, well-balanced gameplay, and fair RTPs. These features define the provider’s winning formula for driving substantial wagering volumes and consistent 40% month-to month retention.

While staying true to its classic roots, the 1spin4win portfolio offers a diverse mix of mechanics to appeal to different player preferences. Among the most popular formats, coin-based slots and jackpot-driven bonus games stand out, both of which are featured in 4 of the top 10 releases of all time.

But leading the way is the Allways mechanic, where every matching combination pays from left to right. Its presence in 7 out of 10 1spin4win’s top releases of all time highlights the strong appeal of intuitive, clear gameplay — a quality that makes the provider’s slots accessible to players of all types.

Olga Bogdanova, Art Director at 1spin4win, commented, “At 1spin4win, we’re excited to reach the milestone of 200 games — it happened so quickly we barely even noticed! This achievement is a testament to our steady growth and creative development over the years. Looking ahead, we will continue evolving within the classic niche, exploring new mechanics, engaging storylines, and memorable characters.”

About 1spin4win

1spin4win is an established game provider founded in May 2021 by ambitious developers with over 15 years of experience in the gambling industry. Since its inception, the company has expanded its portfolio to include 200 classic online slots, all characterized by quality mathematics, transparent mechanics, and well-balanced gameplay — key factors that drive strong player retention. The studio aims to release an average of four new games each month in 2026 and offers effective promotional tools for casino operators to help them enhance player loyalty.

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Belatra

Belatra marks 33 years with April anniversary campaign

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34 minutes ago

April 16, 2026

Wladimir P.

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The slots supplier says its portfolio now exceeds 150 games and highlights recent LatAm expansion from its Buenos Aires base.

Belatra is marking its 33rd birthday with an anniversary campaign running throughout April, the iGaming slots developer said.

The company said it was founded in 1993 and has since transitioned from building gaming machines for land-based casinos to producing digital content. Belatra added that its portfolio has grown to more than 150 games.

Belatra also pointed to its strategic Latin American headquarters in Buenos Aires as a key base for regional partnerships and growth.

Misha Voinich, Head of Business Development at Belatra, said: “We’re only just getting started, but birthdays provide the perfect chance to reflect on our successes and the path that’s brought us here. From launching our innovative ‘multi-universe’ content strategy to our rapid expansion in Latin America, the successful launch of our first Crash game, and multiple high-profile industry award wins — we are always developing, creating, and evolving. 33 years of innovation, dedication, and gaming excellence — and the best is yet to come.”

Belatra did not provide additional detail on upcoming releases or the timing of any new product announcements beyond saying updates will land during April.

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