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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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EPIC Global Solutions names Chetan Pandya as Managing Director
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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EPIC Global Solutions names Chetan Pandya as Managing Director
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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StreamRollers names Top 100 casino influencers after Las Vegas awards gala
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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