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Green Jade fuels expansion with two big hires

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April 1, 2021

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John Chasoulidis Abela and Anatoly Rossinsky join as Studio Manager and Senior Devops Manager as innovative studio continues to expand internationally

Malta based Green Jade Games, the disruptive casino game developer, has bolstered its highly skilled and uniquely talented team with two big hires as the studio continues to drive growth across markets around the world.

John Chasoulidis Abela joins from Gaming Corps as Studio Manager while Anatoly Rossinsky joins from Caruso as Senior Devops Manager with Green Jade set to make additional hires in the coming months to support its ambitious expansion plans.

Chasoulidis Abela has a background in video game development, founding his own start-up studio at the age of 21 and designing and creating more than 150 mobile and web game products. He entered the iGaming world seven years ago as Game Producer for Yggdrasil Gaming.

As Studio Manager, he will strengthen Green Jade’s Innovation Hub, guide the design and development of the latest slots and skill-based arcade games to leave its production line as well as drive awareness of the studio through cutting-edge features and innovations.

The addition of Rossinsky, who has over 10 years experience in architecting infrastructures in Banking and e-Commerce, will also help Green Jade focus on improving platform functionality over the coming months as part of efforts to deliver a superior player experience across its growing portfolio of titles.

Ben McDonagh, CEO at Green Jade Games, said: “I am delighted to welcome both John and Anatoly to Green Jade as we continue to build out a team of the brightest minds and creative talents in the industry.

“Green Jade has been riding an incredible growth trajectory in recent months thanks in part to the ground-breaking content we have produced. With John and Anatoly on board, we will be able to push even more boundaries and deliver the next generation of casino games to operators and players.”

John Chasoulidis Abela, Studio Manager at Green Jade Games, said: “I am looking forward to applying my experience in traditional video and mobile games to what Green Jade is trying to achieve with its casino and skill-based arcade games.

“We believe the future of the casino industry is skill-based arcade games, and Green Jade is already considered the leader in this field. We have some incredible games in the pipeline that promise to take the player experience to the next level and I can’t wait for them to launch.”

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Sends CEO Alona Shevtsova moderates Global Gaming Expansion panel in Riyadh

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June 25, 2026

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Alona Shevtsova, CEO of Sends, will moderate a panel at The Blockchain show on 29^th June, bringing together experts from entertainment, location-based gaming, and content localisation to examine what it takes to build sustainable gaming ecosystems across emerging markets.

The panel, titled “Global Gaming Expansion: Lessons from Untapped Markets,” will structure its discussion across four themes: the growth dynamics reshaping emerging gaming markets; the role of localisation in creating experiences that genuinely connect with new audiences; the infrastructure and communities needed to build gaming ecosystems beyond the game itself; and the lessons and opportunities that will define successful expansion in the years ahead.

Alona Shevtsova plans to frame the discussion around the central challenge for companies looking to expand globally: entering a new market requires far more than bringing an existing product to a new audience. Understanding local cultures, building communities, adapting experiences, and creating ecosystems that allow gaming to grow sustainably are all as important as the product itself.

Alona Shevtsova, CEO of Sends, said:

“The future growth of gaming will come not only from new technologies, but from understanding people — their cultures, communities, and the experiences they want to be part of. Successful expansion will belong to those who can combine global ambition with local understanding.”

The first segment will examine why regions including the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia are becoming increasingly significant for developers, operators, and investors — driven by young audiences, accelerating digital adoption, and new entertainment models creating substantial growth potential. Panellists will explore how consumer preferences differ across markets and what trends among younger audiences are shaping the future of gaming and entertainment.

The third segment will broaden the lens beyond the game itself, exploring the role of location-based entertainment, gaming centres, esports, and experiential destinations in attracting new audiences and building long-term communities. Panellists plan to address how entertainment ecosystems — spanning physical venues, events, and community infrastructure — accelerate gaming adoption in markets where the category is still establishing itself.

Earlier this month, Alona Shevtsova was shortlisted for the 2026 Great British Entrepreneur Awards in the Established Business of the Year category. Her team is also preparing for the Fintech Connect conference in London later this year. Sends will be a leading sponsor of this event.

*Sends is a trade name of SMARTFLOW PAYMENTS LIMITED, registered in England and Wales (Company No.11070048). For more information, visit sends.co .

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