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Industry veteran Mery Blomqvist to spearhead global marketing efforts for Ellmount Group
Following the recent changes to both our brands casinoroom.com and highroller.com, we are thrilled to announce Ellmount Group’s new CMO, Mery Blomqvist. Mery is an experienced marketeer with a passion for iGaming. Together we are sure we will take the next important step in our quest to become the number one casual light online entertainers in the industry.
Ellmount Group CEO, Claes af Buren says: “With Mery on our team, we now have all the brain capacity we need to up the game even more, and meet the great demands of the future in iGaming head-on. We focused greatly last year on improving our products to meet the high demands of our customers. This year we aim to focus on getting more players to enjoy our fun and safe, entertaining online casinos. I am so pleased to welcome such a talented marketer on board since this is where she excels.”
Ellmount Group CMO, Mery Blomqvist added: “Ellmount is a great company, with strong values, an inspired vision, and first-class product. I am super excited to be joining the group at a very exciting time, where we are looking to level up and expand our brands’ presence in what has always been a fast-moving industry. Success in this industry results from many variables, and as Claes mentioned, many of these have been addressed, and more improvements are on the way. But, complacency is the enemy of progress, so we shall not be resting on our laurels. Looking forward, not only will we be bringing more players to the brands, but we shall also be bringing light online entertainment to the forefront of a wide and varied range of customers’ minds. Where we lead, others will follow.”
About Ellmount Gaming
Ellmount Gaming is the future of light online entertainment, and the official operating company for the two world-class brands, CasinoRoom.com and HighRoller.com. Both brands offer players an abundance of games designed to suit all playing styles and stakes. Established in 2005 with an innovative and entrepreneurial edge, Ellmount is a Swedish-founded company, with its headquarters located in the heart of Stockholm, and a further six offices worldwide, including Malta, Serbia, Curacao, Costa Rica and LA.
The group takes great pride in the job of delivering light entertainment seriously. Customers can enjoy their gaming happy in the knowledge that the group puts a significant emphasis on responsible gaming and actively encourages players to play safely, happily, and by the rules. Customers will not be disappointed by the 24/7, 365 days a year customer support with intimate knowledge gained from years of dedication. A consolidated effort from over 80 employees covering 14 nationalities deliver pinpoint solutions for web, CRM and its own back-end platform.
Ellmount Group CEO Claes af Buren comments: “What makes us unique is that we have a top of the line affiliate business in Spikeup combined with our own performance marketing platform, and two strong casino brands. At the heart of all this sits our BI unit that gives the group the insights required to give our playing customers not just what they want… but also what our B2B customers need in order to have their online casinos performing the way they want them to.”
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R. Franco Digital to showcase premium portfolio at GAT Expo Cartagena 2026
At the heart of the exhibition is the IRIS platform, R. Franco Digital’s GLI-certified, open-architecture solution. Designed to deliver a seamless experience across casino, sports betting, and retail operations, IRIS gives operators the flexibility, scalability, and security required to grow efficiently across multiple Latin American markets.
In addition to its robust infrastructure, R. Franco Digital will present its latest high-performance gaming titles, including Strange Spins, Genie Triple Bonanza, Diamond King Gorilla, Luxury Blast, Zorro: Final Duel, and The Phantom. Each game incorporates localized mechanics and culturally relevant themes, ensuring maximum engagement for LatAm players.
Javier Sacristán Franco, International Business Director at R. Franco Digital, commented:
“Latin America is a cornerstone of our global strategy. GAT Expo Cartagena provides an essential platform to connect with partners and showcase how our technology evolves alongside the region’s regulatory landscape. We are excited to highlight the latest advancements in our IRIS platform and our expanding game portfolio, both designed to deliver operational excellence and support regulated operators across LatAm.”
Visitors to the expo will be able to experience live demonstrations of the IRIS platform and explore R. Franco Digital’s diverse content offerings, emphasizing the company’s commitment to innovation, localization, and operator success in the region.
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R. Franco Digital to showcase premium portfolio at GAT Expo Cartagena 2026
R. Franco Digital, the Spanish iGaming provider, has announced its participation at GAT Expo Cartagena in Colombia, continuing its strategic push across the most prominent regulated markets in Latin America.
The company will be at the Las Américas Convention Center from March 24 to 26 to present its comprehensive ecosystem of products and services, specifically engineered to meet the sophisticated demands of the LatAm gaming sector.
The centrepiece of the exhibit will be the IRIS platform, R. Franco Digital’s powerful, GLI-certified open architecture solution. Designed to provide a seamless experience across casino, sports betting, and retail, IRIS equips operators with the flexibility, security, and scalability needed to grow efficiently across multiple markets.
In addition to its technical infrastructure, R. Franco Digital will debut its latest high-performance gaming content, including recent releases such as Strange Spins, Genie Triple Bonanza, Diamond King Gorilla, Luxury Blast, Zorro: Final Duel, and The Phantom.
All titles feature the localised mechanics and themes that have become a hallmark of R. Franco Digital, ensuring relevance and engagement across LatAm markets.
Javier Sacristán Franco, International Business Director of R. Franco Digital, said: “Latin America is a cornerstone of our global strategy. GAT Expo Cartagena provides an essential forum for us to connect with partners and demonstrate how our technology continues to evolve alongside the region’s regulatory landscape.
“We are excited to showcase the latest iterations of our IRIS platform and our continually expanding portfolio, both designed to deliver operational excellence and support regulated operators across LatAm.”
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DR Gaming Technology
DR Gaming Technology Appoints Stephane Henault as Director of Technical Services
DR Gaming Technology (DRGT) has appointed Stephane Henault – formerly of Light & Wonder, Scientific Games and Bally’s – as its new director of technical services.
The newly created role comes amid pending deals for DRG that will see it expand in Latin America and Africa.
“This is an important appointment for DRGT as we continue to scale our operations globally,” said company CEO Marco Herrera.
“Stephane brings a wealth of technical and operational experience, as well as a deep understanding of the evolving needs of casino operators. His expertise will be instrumental in further strengthening and streamlining the services we provide to our partners.”
“I see this opportunity as the perfect way for me to re-connect with operator partners directly, leveraging the experience gained over the last three decades working for both a start-up, and of late, a massive multinational, and to contribute in a very practical way to their day-to-day success,” said Henault.
“DRGT’s current growth trajectory presents an exciting challenge, particularly in ensuring that as the business expands, its technical service delivery remains efficient, scalable, and aligned with operator requirements.
“Being part of that journey and helping to build processes and structures that support it, is hugely motivating. Right now, I wake up every morning with a spring in my step – that’s special.”
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