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Hero Gaming appoints new Chief Executive Officer

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3 years ago

February 8, 2022

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Patrick Jonker has joined Hero Gaming as Chief Executive Officer on 1st February 2022, where together with the accomplished management team will be leading the company on the exciting opportunities that lie ahead.

With over 20 years of experience within the digital entertainment industry and a solid history of success in managing international teams, Patrick brings extensive knowledge to the business. He has extensive experience in working in challenging and dynamic environments that require a strong focus on innovation and commercial success.

“The combination of his experience, his leadership qualities and culture fit has made Patrick the ideal fit for us as a company for our next phase of growth and we very much look forward to having him in his new role” says Georg Westin, Founder & Chairman of the Board.

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Patrick expresses his eagerness to onboard on this journey;

“I am very happy to say that I will be joining Hero Gaming as it’s CEO as per February 2022 and use my experience to take the company into the next phase. The conversations that I have with the management team shows the great ambition and most of all enthusiasm to grow the company. I am very much attracted to the agile way of working and the great foundations that are already in place.

The igaming industry is in constant movement and one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Now that is an exciting place to be in! Together with the management team I will be working on the strategy and future plans to make sure that we are one of the winning companies and outgrow any competition.”

Together with the C-level team, Patrick Jonker will be an essential part to Hero Gaming’s success as the company continues striving in achieving excellence and upping its game to the next level.

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Play’n GO announce US network release of hit title Piggy Blitz Disco Gold

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5 hours ago

February 6, 2025

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Following period of exclusivity with DraftKings and Golden Nugget, smash-hit Play’n GO title is now available in five US states

Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, has announced the general US network release of its hit title, Piggy Blitz Disco Gold.

Piggy Blitz Disco Gold is a sequel to Piggy Blitz, and was just one Play’n GO title that took the US by storm in 2024. Piggy Blitz Disco Gold sees the piggies move from breaking piggy banks to busting disco moves on the dance floor in a bid to collect Cash Coins and pile up Instant Rewards in a high-stakes dance-off.

The game had been exclusively available with DraftKings and Golden Nugget in the states of Michigan, New Jersey, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut until February 5th, but is now available to all operators in those aforementioned states.

Anna Mackney, Head of Regional Sales US at Play’n GO added ��Piggy Blitz has been one of our biggest successes in the US, and it’s exciting to welcome its sequel, Piggy Blitz Disco Gold, to our wider US network. The game has been a revelation in its exclusivity period with DraftKings and Golden Nugget, much like its predecessor, and we have similarly high expectations for the sequel now it’s available to an even larger audience. .”

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CasinoCanada Started a New Partnership With Ocean Spin by LaLa Stars

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6 hours ago

February 6, 2025

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CasinoCanada, the number one gambling guide for players in Canada, is thrilled to announce its new partnership with Ocean Spin a brand under the umbrella of LaLa Stars.

This collaboration marks an exciting step in CasinoCanada’s mission to provide its audience with the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on top gaming experiences.

The partnership agreement will grant LaLa Stars premium visibility across high-traffic sections of CasinoCanada’s website, which has been a trusted source for Canadian players for over 20 years.

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Ocean Spin Casino, a brand of LaLa Stars company, despite being quite new on the iGaming market, is a huge online gambling platform where all casino newcomers are greeted with a welcome bonus of 100% for up to €500, and 200 free spins plus one Bonus Crab. It comes as a first deposit bonus for a minimum deposit amount of €20. Sports-betting enthusiasts can also claim a welcome bonus of 100% for up to €100.

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“We are excited to meet our new partner Ocean Spin Casino, and hope to bring maximum use and value to our community,” said Aleksandra Drigo, Sales Director at CasinoCanada. “This partnership perfectly reflects our dedication to highlighting the best in the gaming industry while offering our audience valuable insights and chances to experience top-notch gaming. We hope for a productive and long-term partnership!”

The partnership is now live, featuring LaLa Stars reviews and exclusive offers on the CasinoCanada website. This collaboration is set to deliver even more thrilling updates, exclusive content, and personalized promotions for the Canadian gambling community.

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Portside Game Assembly: Studios behind Dead Cells, Dungeon Clawler, Dorfromantik, Blasphemous on board and ticket sales for brunch and party launched

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7 hours ago

February 6, 2025

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With Portside Game Assembly, Gamecity Hamburg is welcoming studio heads and directors from successful indie game studios on a conference ship and other extraordinary locations in Hamburg on June 27. Benjamin Laulan, Co-Founder of Evil Empire, (Dead Cells, The Rogue Prince of Persia) will give a keynote on the Triple-i Initiative started by the French studio. At the Triple-i Showcase 2024, over 30 “iii games” were announced in 45 minutes, and 150,000 views were achieved on YouTube alone. Further speaker on board is Philomena Schwab, Founder of Stray Fawn Studio (Dungeon Clawler, The Wandering Village).

Portside Game Assembly celebrates its premiere as B2B-conference for international indie game leaders on June 27. There will be no direct ticket sales for the conference; instead, a curated list of participants will ensure that only studio heads and decision makers attend the conference on board a ship sailing through the port of Hamburg.

At the same time, the Networking Brunch and the Games Industry Party are open as networking events for interested contacts from the games industry to bring platform holders, publishers, and game companies into contact with the international conference participants. Studio leads from Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK, France, Spain, Canada, the USA, and Germany are already on board for the conference.

Portside Game Assembly is set to be a platform for decision makers and studio leads to exchange ideas, learn from each other, and face the challenges of the games industry through collaboration.

As the first announced talk of the conference, Benjamin Laulan (Co-Founder of Evil Empire) will present a keynote on the Triple-i Initiative and how to create your own announcement space and talk directly to your audience when you can’t really relate to other existing showcases. In addition, Philomena Schwab (Founder of Stray Fawn Studio & Publishing) will give a short talk about ways for game idea validation.

The program of the Portside Game Assembly will consist of keynotes, short talks, and roundtables.

Selection of already confirmed participants: