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NewCasinos.com announces Best Casino Newcomers of 2020
Voting also now open for Catena Media brand’s inaugural New Casino Awards 2020
NewCasinos.com, a Catena Media brand, has released a roll of honour detailing the best new online casinos of the year.
Despite being a year that many would like to forget, the respected comparison site reviewed well over 100 different new casinos and along with the five best, detailed the five most visited casino reviews and five most compared casinos – all in time for nominations for the inaugural New Casino of the Year Awards 2020, set to be revealed on 6 January 2021.
The Best New Casinos 2020 that Newcasinos.com experts selected as the cream of the crop were thoroughly assessed on each attribute and feature, from bonuses to game selection, design and features, to customer support. In alphabetical order, the quintet of accoladed sites are: AmunRa, Casino Friday, Casino Days, Mr Bit and Swift Casino.
The top five Most Visited Casino Reviews 2020 dispensed with opinion and stuck to the facts – in this case, the reviews that tempted site visitors into the most clicks. Casoola, Lucky Vegas, One Casino, Swift Casino and Viva Fortunes are the ones to have made the grade.
Allowing readers to benchmark casinos, Newcasinos.com this year launched its revolutionary casino comparison tool and has seen a resultant surge in players comparing and contrasting offers and features. The ones most analysed to become Most Compared Casinos 2020 were: Casino765, SlottoJam Casino, Slotum Casino and Viva Fortunes.
Aleksandar Staletovic, product owner of NewCasinos.com said: “It has been a very difficult year, but the casino industry has pulled together and we’ve seen some really interesting and exciting new brands hit the market.
“We wanted to take this opportunity to analyse the best newcomers to make sure our readers don’t miss any potential favourites. We are really excited about our inaugural New Casino Awards 2020 and we’re inviting everyone to vote on the Player’s Choice award. We look forward to revealing all the winners on Wednesday 6 January.”
For full details of the chosen casinos and their individual merits, as picked by Newcasinos.com’s experts and readers, click here.
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Evoplay promotes Diana Larina to Chief Marketing Officer
Evoplay has promoted Diana Larina to Chief Marketing Officer, expanding its senior leadership team.
Larina joined Evoplay in 2022 as Head of B2B Marketing. She was promoted to Head of Growth Marketing in 2023 and appointed Head of Marketing in November 2024.
Evoplay said Larina has led marketing initiatives spanning brand, performance and partner-focused campaigns, and contributed to a shift towards a more B2C-focused approach aimed at strengthening player engagement.
Diana Larina, CMO at Evoplay, said: “I’m incredibly proud of what the marketing team has achieved at Evoplay and I’m excited about what comes next. This promotion is a reflection of the hard work of everyone around me, and I look forward to continuing to push boundaries, build the brand and drive growth as we expand our presence across global markets.”
Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay, added: “From the moment Diana joined us, she demonstrated exceptional drive, leadership and ambition. Her journey through the company is a testament to both her talent and dedication, and this promotion to CMO is incredibly well deserved. Diana has consistently delivered impactful results while inspiring those around her, and I’m confident she will continue to play a key role in shaping Evoplay’s future.”
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Playson supplies slots to StarVegas in Switzerland deal via Greentube
Playson has partnered with Swiss online casino operator StarVegas to distribute its slot content in Switzerland, with integration handled via Greentube.
StarVegas is operated by Casino Interlaken. Under the agreement, StarVegas players in Switzerland gain access to Playson titles including Thunder Coins XXL: Hold and Win, Coin Strike: Hold and Win and Pink Joker: Hold and Win.
Blanka Homor, Sales Director at Playson, said: “Switzerland is a key area of opportunity and growth for Playson, and through StarVegas, we look forward to reaching even more local players and meeting the high demand for our games with a highly regarded and responsible partner.”
Mayke Wolf, COO at StarVegas, said: “As one of the first licensed Swiss online casinos, StarVegas offers a wide selection of games from leading international providers and a high-quality gaming experience tailored to the Swiss market. Our players are huge fans of Playson’s thoughtfully crafted portfolio, with its larger-than-life slots and characters that resonate strongly and stand the test of time. This makes the integration a natural addition to our platform, and we are delighted to bring this highly requested content to our players. The full portfolio can be accessed via starvegas.ch as well as through the popular StarVegas mobile apps.”
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UAE Lottery and Zulekha Hospital run orthopaedic workshop for Berkeley UAE workers
The UAE Lottery, operated by The Game L.L.C (a Momentum Group company), partnered with Zulekha Hospital to deliver an orthopaedic workshop for residents in Berkeley UAE’s shared accommodation on April 30, 2026.
The one-hour session, titled “Stronger Body, Safer Work”, focused on injury prevention, posture improvement, safer lifting techniques, and basic exercises for workers in physically demanding roles involving lifting, movement, and repetitive tasks.
Zulekha Hospital specialists led the workshop, including Dr. Saleh Kagzi, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon, and physiotherapist Ms. Ceona Prakash Chopde, who delivered live stretching and strengthening demonstrations. Organisers also offered optional onsite medical consultations for participants to discuss back, neck, shoulder, and joint concerns.
Commenting on the initiative, Suzan Kazzi, Associate Director of CSR at Momentum – The UAE Lottery, said: “Through H.O.P.E. we are proud to deliver initiatives that promote health and wellbeing across various communities in the UAE. This workshop reflects our commitment to bringing practical, accessible support directly to those who can benefit most.”
Dr. Aniruddha Lahiri, Senior Director Administration at Zulekha Hospital added: “We were delighted to partner with The UAE Lottery on this important initiative. Prevention, movement, and early care play a vital role in maintaining long-term health, particularly for individuals in physically demanding professions. We hope that our practical advice helps participants in their daily lives.”
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