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Blue Guru unites with ReelTrax

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4 years ago

April 6, 2022

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Game studio to work with sound and audio design specialist to produce high-quality soundtracks to bring its narrative-driven slots to life

Blue Guru Games, the developer of history and mythology-themed casino games, has embraced sound and audio design specialist, ReelTrax, in a partnership that will turn up the volume on the studio’s latest slot releases.

ReelTrax creates original broadcast-quality audio and sound design, tailor-made for slot game narratives, and will work closely with the Blue Guru team to produce music and sound effects that compliment game mechanics and bring themes to life.

This will ensure that Blue Guru slots deliver the highest levels of sound quality which in turn will ensure they provide an engaging and authentic experience for players.

The Blue Guru Games ethos is to create online casino games that allow players to be gently entertained with amazing slots created by a value-driven studio that truly cares about social and well-being issues.

The first slots to leave the studio’s Zen-like production line include Nemean Lion and Octopus Armada.

Andrew Braithwaite, CEO at Blue Guru Games, said: “It’s very important to us that our in-game audio is as professional and polished as possible.

“We have a real passion for music as a team and our games are story-driven so it was really important for us to find a partner that really gets audio. Until we found ReelTrax we thought we might have to make some compromises but it was instantly apparent that they understood what we wanted.

“We have a great collaborative process with ReelTrax and they are in turn fully committed to the Blue Guru ethos. Whenever we use traditional sounds or music in a game for example, ReelTrax ensures that the instruments used are authentic to the location and time period in which the game is set, which shows phenomenal attention to detail and really adds a lot to the overall player experience.”

Nick Joyce, Operations Director at ReelTrax, added: “The game is literally changing, and players expect far higher production values and immersive gameplay than is currently available. That’s where ReelTrax comes in and we are thrilled to be working with Blue Guru Games who share our love for music and audio.

“This partnership allows us to work closely with the team to better realise their game concepts and to produce exciting and authentic music and sound effects which complement the game mechanics and really bring themes to life. This ultimately produces an enriched, more engaging gaming experience. It’s also great fun to work on these together”

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Sends CEO Alona Shevtsova moderates Global Gaming Expansion panel in Riyadh

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2 hours ago

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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