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PayPugs appoints Gints Veidemanis as Head of Card Department

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4 years ago

February 11, 2022

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PayPugs announces the appointment of Gints Veidemanis as Head of Card Department, with effect from 31 January 2022.

In this newly created role, he will provide leadership and strategy for PayPugs cards solutions. Including the development and execution of the overall product roadmap. His strategic direction and client-centric approach will be a significant impact on PayPugs growth over the coming years.

Gints is joining PayPugs after having worked for more than 20 years in the banking sector. Early on in his career Gints joined the cards department and was learning everything there is about virtual and physical card operations. Having worked in banks such as SEB, DNB (Luminor), RIB (Regional Investment Bank) Gints looks to take over PayPugs card operations on an international scale. Having the expertise to work with VISA and Mastercard, Gints looks to implement the infrastructure for efficient and most importantly compliant operations.

“I am delighted to have joined the PayPugs team. It is really exciting to join such an enthusiastic and fast-moving company. The vision set out is something that everyone can get behind. The international thinking was an appealing reason to join the company. I hope to do my best to implement the needed business practices in order to reach PayPugs next phase of growth.” – Gints Veidemanis, Head of Cards Department.

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3 Oaks Gaming adds Flexible Free Spins to its promo tools

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50 minutes ago

April 14, 2026

Wladimir P.

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3 Oaks Gaming has added a new bonus mechanic, Flexible Free Spins, to its promotional tools offering, the company said.

The feature allocates free spins based on a total value rather than a fixed number of spins at a set stake. Players can then select how to use the award from up to 20 options, choosing between different combinations of bet size and spin count while staying within the same budget.

3 Oaks Gaming said each option is mathematically pre-calculated to remain within the defined value. When the award is issued, players see a modal pop-up with the available choices, with the default selection set to the median option.

Anna Nozdran, Acting Product Owner at 3 Oaks Gaming, said: “Flexible Free Spins deliver a fresh take on the traditional bonus setup within an online slot, providing players with greater control over their gameplay experience that suits their preferences.

“Every option is pre-calculated within the same budget, ensuring consistency for operators while offering a more dynamic experience for players. We firmly believe this new addition will complement the existing 3 Oaks Gaming portfolio and deliver greater value for our partners.”

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Gaming Corps brings slots to the Tote casino

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50 minutes ago

April 14, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Gaming Corps has partnered with UK betting operator the Tote, owned by the UK Tote Group, to launch a selection of its slot titles on the Tote’s casino platform.

The rollout includes the newly launched Paddy’s Payouts: Race for Riches, alongside recent releases Whole Lotta Honey and Wild Woof Returns.

The Tote said its casino offering features more than 1,500 titles. The operator also stated it has more than half a million registered customers, and that turnover on all Tote products has increased by 67% since 2019.

Graham Greensmith, Chief Commercial Officer at Gaming Corps, said: “The Tote is one of Britain’s most recognisable betting brands, with a history that stretches back nearly a century. Bringing our content to the Tote’s casino offering allows us to introduce our games to a highly engaged audience while working alongside a partner that understands the value of innovation and entertainment for its customers.”

Ian Nicholls, Head of Gaming at the Tote said: “As the Tote continues to grow, expanding our casino portfolio with engaging new content remains a key focus in order to meet our customers’ expectations. Gaming Corps offers a distinctive mix of themes and mechanics, and we are pleased to bring their games to our players as part of our ongoing platform development.”

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ELA Games joins SBC Summit Malta panel on cinematic and social slots

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2 hours ago

April 14, 2026

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Senior Business Development Manager Petr Vonarshenko appears on 29 April 2026 alongside Betsson’s Janick Bonnici and KALAMBA’s Steve Cutler.

ELA Games will appear at SBC Summit Malta on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, with Senior Business Development Manager Petr Vonarshenko set to take part in a panel on the future of slot content. The session runs 15:00-15:45 CEST at the InterContinental Hotel, Malta.

The panel, part of the event’s “Product Visionaries” track, is titled Casino Product Innovation & Content: The Future of Slots. According to the company, discussion will focus on how slot design is moving beyond “traditional solo experiences” toward “socialised play,” including co-op jackpots, friend challenges and audience-influenced features.

The agenda also includes the use of data-led design to build engaged “micro-audiences,” and how “cinematic storytelling, branded crossovers, and episodic content drops” are changing slot content strategy.

Vonarshenko will be joined by Janick Bonnici, Principal Gaming Content Manager at Betsson Group, and Steve Cutler, CEO and co-founder of KALAMBA. Arjan Korstjens, Principal at the Casino Marketing Academy, will moderate the session.

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