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Wazdan Launches in Portugal

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September 9, 2020

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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, and Magic Stars 5 – can now reach players across Portugal. Betclic is one of the leading iGaming brands in Portugal, owned and operated by the Betclic Group, a European online gaming company that provides players with the ability to express their passion for sport and horse-racing betting, poker, and casino games. Their brands include Betclic and Expekt.

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.

Andrzej Hyla Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan

Wazdan launches €6,000,000 Network Promotion with Halloween Mystery Drop™

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45 minutes ago

October 24, 2025

George Miller

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Wazdan, the gain-focused developer, has launched its latest network promotion instalment with Halloween Mystery Drop, offering a staggering €6,000,000 prize pool.

Running from 24^th October to 2^nd November, the enriched promotional campaign gets operators’ players in the spooky spirit with the supplier’s iconic Mystery Drop mechanic playing a starring role.

In a stylish gameplay upgrade, the seamless bonus system can randomly award players with a special screen that presents a choice of 9 mystery boxes, each revealing an instant cash reward.

Offering its partners’ player bases fresh ways to engage with their favourite Wazdan titles, which are live in over 30 regulated markets, the stylish campaign will also feature special Christmas and Valentine’s.

The second and third phases are set to incorporate the retention-proven Mystery Multiplier Drop mechanic, which sees additional awards being granted based on the player’s bet multiplied by a random number, further boosting the chance of strong win potential.

The latest move from Wazdan highlights its ability to captivate players globally through seamless, intriguing gameplay enhancements to its award-winning slot portfolio.

Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said: “At Wazdan, we are always looking for creative ways to help our partners boost player engagement, and our Halloween Mystery Drop kickstarts our latest endeavour.

“With €6,000,000 in prizes and a selection of our industry-proven mechanics returning for three major seasonal events, we are ensuring that operators can deliver thrilling, retention-focused experiences right through to the new year. It is an exciting way to celebrate 2025 and keep momentum high into 2026.”

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SlotMatrix gets spooky with the launch of Ghost Pigger

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45 minutes ago

October 24, 2025

George Miller

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SlotMatrix, the world’s largest casino content aggregator, has embraced the Halloween spirit with its latest exclusive release, Ghost Pigger.

Combining high energy rhythm and rewarding gameplay in a disco-fuelled haunted house, Ghost Pigger makes for a truly unique slot experience. The 96.09% RTP, medium volatility, and maximum win potential of up to 13,712x keep the players engaged.

At its core, Ghost Pigger features a dual-volatility bonus system designed to suit every playstyle. Players can choose between the Zombie Party Bonus, a Hold and Win feature with steady cash accumulation, or the Sticky Groove Bonus, offering eight free spins with Sticky Wilds and the potential for bigger payouts.

Adding even more excitement, the Coin Collect Multiplier increases a persistent multiplier each time a Collect symbol lands without coins. When two Collect symbols land together, the Star Duet Respins triggers, locking coins in place and doubling payouts for an electrifying win sequence.

The Big Boogie Spin is a feature that can trigger at any time, expanding the reels into a giant 4×4 grid and creating the potential for great rewards.

Available exclusively via SlotMatrix, Ghost Pigger is enhanced by EveryMatrix’s proprietary gamification tools, including free spins and leaderboards, and can be seamlessly integrated with EngageSuite, the all-in-one player loyalty solution.

Stephen Orchard, Head of Commercial Operations, SlotMatrix, said: “Ghost Pigger is a fantastic seasonal title. It’s very dynamic, with no dull spins, and so many rewarding mechanics. On top of that, it has the best visuals and most fluid animations.

“I believe we managed to develop a timeless treasure, and such a slot will be loved by players even after the Halloween season.”

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Finnish market

Veikkaus Renews its Betting and Online Casino Operations

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2 hours ago

October 24, 2025

Niji Narayan

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Veikkaus’ active preparation towards the new gambling system, which will launch in 2027, continues.

As part of the new strategy, Veikkaus held change negotiations in the Betting and Online Casino operations in the autumn. The change negotiation process has now been completed. Following the change negotiations, 14 employment relationships ended and 19 Veikkaus employees underwent significant changes in their employment relationships.

“We had to make decisions that were painful from a human perspective, but they are necessary for the future of the company. I would like to thank those who will no longer be with us for their hard work,” said Business Director Jarkko Nordlund.

According to Nordlund, Veikkaus is now creating a new organizational structure that will prepare the company for the coming years.

“Digitalization is also strongly driving our industry. International competition and the pace of development are really fierce. Veikkaus has decades of fine traditions and a lot of good expertise as a company. Alongside these, we now need the kind of professionalism that will enable us to serve our customers even better and more individually.”

The company is recruiting dozens of new digital channel and betting professionals over the coming year.

“We need more expertise for Veikkaus that will make us even stronger and more competitive in the new market situation. We are also looking beyond Finland’s borders. According to current estimates, more than 30 new positions will open by next summer. We want to be strong, growing and profitable in the future,” Nordlund said.

The Parliament intends to have the new Gambling Act passed by the end of 2025. When the law comes into force, it will open up the opportunity for other gambling companies, in addition to Veikkaus, to apply for, for example, sports betting and online casino licenses in the Finnish market. According to the current estimate, other gambling companies could also start operating with a license in Finland during 2027.

Lottery games, cardboard tickets and physical slot machines will remain exclusive to Veikkaus in the future.

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