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Wazdan Launches in Portugal
Wazdan is thrilled to announce their games are now available in the regulated Portuguese iGaming market. Thirty of Wazdan’s top games are now available to play in Portugal exclusively at Betclic.pt.
Through an extension of their existing partnership, Wazdan’s popular games – including 9 Lions, Larry the Leprechaun, Relic Hunters, Butterfly Lovers
Driven by a passion for entertainment and a customer-centric approach, Betclic Group shares core values with Wazdan in their constant goal to offer accessible, top-class products, that are simple, innovative, and put the customers’ experience at the centre of their offering. Wazdan is an innovative game developer with more than a decade worth of experience and upward of 115 HTML5 games available in their collection. Their commitment to exploring new technology, releasing titles regularly, and pushing the limits of their offering is what has given them a name as a tier-one slots game developer.
In recent years, Wazdan has grown rapidly in regulated markets. The game producer holds licences issued by the MGA, the UKGC, Romanian National Gambling Office ONJN, and Curacao eGaming. Wazdan is also certified to offer its products in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, and Portugal. Furthermore, their games use the RNG certified by the GLI, which ensures reliable, fair, and secure gameplay – and recently, they were awarded the ISO/IEC 27001 certification. The ISO/IEC 27001 is the internationally recognized standard for Risk Management and Information Security, awarded only to a choice group of companies that meet strict requirements imposed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
In addition to market expansion, Wazdan also focuses on launching new, and exciting games for players to enjoy. Recent releases include Choco Reels, Sic Bok Dragons, and Reel Hero
“We are pleased to extend our partnership with Wazdan, to offer their world-class games in Portugal. Wazdan and Betclic Group’s values are aligned, placing the customer at the heart of the business. Wazdan’s innovative slot games are popular with our players, and we look forward to offering their games to the Portuguese market” said Zoltan Rapp, Casino and Poker Executive at Betclic.
“Betclic is a leader in the Portuguese market, and we are proud to offer Wazdan games to their customers. Entering Portugal is an exciting prospect for Wazdan, and we look forward to developing an exciting offering for Betclic and our Portuguese players,” says Andrzej Hyla, Head of Sales at Wazdan.
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Former DAZN executive joins as the safer gambling consultancy scales internationally from Manchester.
EPIC Global Solutions has appointed Chetan Pandya as Managing Director, the company said on 5 May 2026. The Manchester-based gambling-harm prevention consultancy said the hire is part of its next phase of international growth.
Pandya joins from DAZN, where he held senior leadership roles. EPIC said the appointment is intended to help scale operations and expand its role with organisations in “high-risk sectors,” including sport, gambling, and education.
Chetan Pandya, Managing Director at EPIC Global Solutions, said: “EPIC operates in a space that is becoming increasingly critical to the future of global sport and gambling. The opportunity to help shape how organisations approach prevention, responsibility, and long-term sustainability at scale is incredibly compelling. I’m excited to be joining at such a pivotal moment in the company’s journey.”
Paul Buck, CEO of EPIC Global Solutions, added: “This is a significant moment for EPIC. Chetan brings the experience, leadership, and global perspective we need as we continue to grow and evolve. Our ambition is clear – to be the trusted partner to the world’s leading organisations in player protection, and this appointment strengthens our ability to deliver on that.”
EPIC said it is expanding its presence in North America and internationally, alongside the development of scalable and digitally-enabled solutions to support organisations across multiple markets.
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Manchester-based gambling-harm prevention consultancy says the hire supports expansion in North America and other markets.
EPIC Global Solutions has appointed Chetan Pandya as Managing Director, the Manchester-based gambling-harm prevention consultancy said on 5 May 2026.
Pandya joins from DAZN, where he held senior leadership roles. EPIC said the appointment is intended to support its next phase of international growth and to scale its operations as regulatory scrutiny increases and operators expand into new markets.
“EPIC operates in a space that is becoming increasingly critical to the future of global sport and gambling. The opportunity to help shape how organisations approach prevention, responsibility, and long-term sustainability at scale is incredibly compelling. I’m excited to be joining at such a pivotal moment in the company’s journey,” Pandya said.
CEO Paul Buck said the hire strengthens EPIC’s leadership as it expands its presence in North America and develops “scalable and digitally-enabled solutions” to support partners across multiple jurisdictions. “This is a significant moment for EPIC. Chetan brings the experience, leadership, and global perspective we need as we continue to grow and evolve. Our ambition is clear – to be the trusted partner to the world’s leading organisations in player protection, and this appointment strengthens our ability to deliver on that,” Buck added.
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Inaugural StreamRollers Top 100 Casino Influencer Awards were held May 2 at SAHARA Las Vegas and livestreamed globally.
StreamRollers has announced its Top 100 Casino Influencers of 2026 following the inaugural StreamRollers Top 100 Casino Influencer Awards, held May 2 at SAHARA Las Vegas in Nevada. The company said the event brought together casino content creators, gaming executives and media for a formal gala.
Former Nevada State Attorney General George Chanos presented the awards. “Nevada continues to lead in gaming and innovation,” said Chanos. “This new wave of creators represents the next evolution of how audiences engage with Las Vegas and gambling entertainment.”
StreamRollers listed its top 10 ranked influencers as:
- Raja Richter (The Big Jackpot),
- Vegas Matt,
- Lady Luck HQ,
- Brian Christopher Slots,
- NG Slot,
- D Lucky Experience,
- Mr. Hand Pay,
- Pompsie,
- Xposed
- and PokerMetarb.
The company said the full Top 100 list has been published on its Instagram account.
The company positioned the awards as a marker of the growing creator economy around casino content, which it said spans platforms including YouTube, Twitch and Instagram. StreamRollers said the awards event was livestreamed via StreamRollers.com and noted its platform is currently in beta with an official launch planned.
David Wang, Founder of StreamRollers, commented: “Casino influencers aren’t just playing games—they’re redefining how millions experience Las Vegas and gambling entertainment from their screens. This event is about recognizing the creators leading that transformation.”
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