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Former Evolution Gaming Head of Engineering, Alex Haywood, joins Interactive Gaming Group as CTO

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5 years ago

October 27, 2021

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Following two decades of working in technology with hyper-growth companies, Alex Haywood, former Evolution Gaming Head of Engineering is joining leading media technology company – Interactive Gaming Group as CTO.

After witnessing the streaming experience evolve from waiting for videos to download, to high definition video streamed globally in milliseconds, Alex looks to apply his experience working to build streaming success stories like Evolution Gaming to drive growth and further develop IGG’s technology.

Commenting on his new role Alex said: “Having spent many years across iGaming and FinTech, I have worked inside the two key hyper growth technology spaces for almost 10 years and have witnessed what is required to succeed. Streaming is going to be one of, if not, the hyper growth market for some time in technology – and we will be on the cutting edge of that. The opportunity to work with Cristina, a key player in this space meant this was a chance too good to turn down.”

“Working with a number of major streaming success stories including Evolution Gaming, streaming has grown to be a real passion of mine. I experienced the death of Flash, the rise and the fall of RTMP, and now the latest technologies in this space such as Apple HLS, Adobe HDS or Microsoft Smooth take us to new heights. We have an incredibly exciting opportunity in front of us as we strive to maintain our position as leaders in the Streaming space while implementing our tech roadmap over the coming months and years. There’s a real opportunity to do something groundbreaking here.” He continued.

Commenting on the landmark hire, a signal of intent by fast-growing streaming pioneer IGG, CEO Cristina Niculae said: “We are delighted to have Alex joining us to lead our technology department, bringing to Interactive Gaming Group a wealth of experience. His knowledge building a world class live streaming service that has placed Evolution Gaming at the top of the immersive market will be hugely valuable for IGG in the coming months and years. Our team has been working hard to bring to life more interactive experiences driven by creators via live streaming and we are looking forward to the next products on our roadmap scheduled for launch this year. Over the last year, Interactive Gaming Group has experienced rapid growth driven by the immense demand in the recently developing streaming ecosystem and by our strategy of connecting creators, viewers and brands on a global scale. As a group we have become a leader in this space, perfectly positioned to capitalize on the growth opportunities available.”

Interactive Gaming Group is a leading media technology company, connecting creators, viewers and brands on a global scale. Founded in 2017 and operating out of Malta and Spain, Interactive Gaming Group vision is ‘To inspire the world to play’ and its mission is to bring great streaming entertainment to people around the world.

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Playson launches online casino games in Nigeria via BetKing deal

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14 minutes ago

June 10, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Playson has partnered with KingMakers to launch a selection of its online casino titles in Nigeria through the operator group’s sportsbook and gaming brand, BetKing.

Under the agreement, Playson will distribute a portfolio of games to BetKing players via the EveryMatrix aggregation platform. The supplier said the games have been rebuilt and optimised for African audiences.

First titles live include Coin Strike: Hold and Win, Energy Coins: Hold and Win, and Sevens & Fruits: 20 lines.

Conor Jenner, Senior Sales Manager at Playson, said: “Partnering with KingMakers is another exciting step in our expansion across Africa, a region that continues to present significant opportunities for growth and innovation.

“BetKing has built a formidable reputation and loyal player base in Nigeria and beyond, making them an ideal partner for our content. We are particularly pleased to launch with a selection of games optimised specifically for African markets, ensuring players receive a highly engaging entertainment experience from day one.”

Nick Baker at KingMakers, said: “Playson’s portfolio features a strong mix of proven-performing content and engaging gameplay, making this partnership an excellent addition to our casino offering.

“We are committed to delivering first-class entertainment experiences for our players, and integrating games tailored for our markets supports that ambition while strengthening the quality of content available through BetKing.”

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Games Valley adds Imagine Live content to its live casino aggregation platform

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14 minutes ago

June 10, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Deal brings Imagine Live’s 100+ active tables and multilingual studios in Armenia, Romania and Spain to operators via a single integration.

Games Valley has partnered with Imagine Live to expand its live dealer catalogue, adding the supplier’s live casino content to the Games Valley aggregation platform via a single integration.

Imagine Live operates live dealer studios in Armenia, Romania and Spain, and said it surpassed more than 100 active tables last year. The supplier also offers language-specific tables aimed at supporting localized live casino lobbies across markets.

Under the agreement, operators on Games Valley will be able to access Imagine Live’s live dealer titles, including classic table games and game show-style formats.

Ariel Reem, CEO at Games Valley, said: “Live casino has become one of the most important verticals for operators, but building a strong live casino lobby can still be complex, fragmented and time-consuming. At Games Valley, our role is to remove that complexity, bringing some of the best selection of live dealer content on the market via a single integration. We’re delighted to welcome Imagine Live to our growing live casino portfolio.”

Nadiya Attard, CCO at Imagine Live, added: “Games Valley has built a strong reputation as a modern, flexible aggregation partner for operators that want access to premium content without unnecessary integration friction. We are excited to make our live casino portfolio available through the platform and look forward to supporting operators across multiple regulated markets. Brazil is a particularly important focus for us, and we see significant opportunities to further expand our presence in the country’s fast-growing regulated market.”

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PG Soft releases Super Wildrix slot with expanding wilds and multiplier wheel

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1 hour ago

June 10, 2026

Wladimir P.

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The 5×5 video slot includes an Ante Bet option and Feature Buy, with a stated maximum win of 20,000x.

PG Soft has released Super Wildrix, a new 5×5 video slot built around expanding wild symbols and multiplier mechanics.

The title’s core mechanic is the Wildrix symbol, which lands with a x2 multiplier and expands to fill an entire reel. According to the company, all wins are multiplied by the total sum of active Wildrix multipliers when one or more expanded Wildrix symbols appear on the reels. Wild & Wildrix symbols substitute for all other symbols except Scatter.

A Free Spins Feature triggers with three, four or five Scatter symbols, awarding 10, 15 or 20 free spins. PG Soft said a Multiplier Wheel spins at the start of each free spin to reveal a multiplier between x2 and x100. If expanded Wildrix symbols land during the feature, their x2 multipliers are further multiplied by the wheel’s value before wins are paid. The feature can also award three extra spins if two Scatter symbols hit during free spins, and it can be re-triggered.

The game includes an Ante Bet option that increases the wager by 10x and, PG Soft said, guarantees at least one Wildrix symbol on every spin and free spin. A Feature Buy option allows direct access to the Free Spins Feature. PG Soft listed the maximum win as 20,000x the bet.

PG Soft’s spokesperson commented: “Super Wildrix is a heroically bold slot, putting players right in the middle of the action. The Expanding Wildrix symbol with its multiplier mechanics makes for real moments of excitement and the Multiplier Wheel during Free Spins can lead to some truly spectacular wins. We are thrilled to release a title that combines engaging gameplay with a story that really pulls players in from the first spin.”

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