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Simon Hammon named new Chief Executive Officer of Relax Gaming

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Relax Gaming, the igaming aggregator and supplier of unique content are delighted to announce that Simon Hammon has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Relax Gaming.

The former Chief Product Officer will replace Tommi Maijala, who had held the position since November 2019. Tommi will remain with Relax Gaming until the end of 2022, supporting Simon in his transition.

Simon moves into the role of CEO with great experience under his belt, having served 10 years within executive management teams with close to five of these as Chief Product Officer for Relax Gaming.

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With a 12-year history, Relax has built a solid reputation for market-leading products and solutions driven by its Poker, Bingo, Casino and Aggregation business. The company has gone from strength to strength with a deep distribution and partner network, presenting a compelling offering to the market.

In recent years, Relax Studios have showcased market-leading and award-winning game offerings, including the hugely popular Temple Tumble and Money Train franchises. More recently, the company has showcased its innovative Dream Drop Jackpot series to great acclaim.

Commenting on Simon Hammon’s appointment to CEO, Patrik Österåker, Chairman of the Board, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to announce Simon Hammon as Relax Gaming’s newest Chief Executive Officer. Relax is continuing steadfast on its journey to claim an ever-larger footprint in the gambling industry, and we believe Simon with his experience, knowledge and vision is the perfect person to lead the team in the coming years.

Simultaneously, we’d like to take the opportunity to extend our gratitude to our outgoing CEO Tommi Maijala, who has been instrumental in guiding the company through arguably the most pivotal years of our history. Simon will be able to continue building boldly, supported by the confidence that a rock-solid foundation provides.”

Simon Hammon, CEO of Relax Gaming, added: “I’m truly honoured to take on the position of Chief Executive Officer at Relax Gaming. As a company, we’ve continued to grow from strength to strength over the last few years and we represent a world class offering across all verticals.

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“Of course, a company is only as strong as the people who embody its mission, and I’m blessed to have a team who are so passionate about what they do and want to see Relax taken to the next level.

“Relax has grown in terms of people but also in terms of market power and brand. This is something I’m keen to continue and help drive. Relax has a bright future filled with global expansion, exciting new product offerings and a positive working culture. I look forward to continuing on this journey with you.”

Under Simon’s leadership, Relax Gaming will continue to build on its ongoing success as one of the industry’s leading B2B suppliers.

The last twelve months have seen the studio make its long-awaited entry into North America, having been named one of the first suppliers to enter the newly regulated Ontario market. Relax also entered Italy and Spain with Pokerstars and Entain respectively.

As a result, Relax has enjoyed a spate of accolades since the start of 2021, picking up more than ten prestigious industry awards. More recently Relax was named Best Mobile Gaming Software Provider at the 2022 EGR B2B Awards and Best Game Provider at the AskGamblers Awards. The company has consistently enjoyed a myriad of other industry award nominations throughout this year.

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Italian brand Vincitu goes live with Fast Track CRM elevating player engagement

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Italian gaming brand Vincitu has officially launched their operations on Fast Track’s CRM platform. The partnership, first established in 2024, has now entered its next phase with the successful integration of Fast Track’s technology into Vincitu’s player account management (PAM) system.

Through the new integration, Vincitu will offer personalised player experiences and gain deeper insights into player behavior, helping the company grow in a competitive market.

The collaboration between Fast Track and Vincitu comes at an important time, as the demand for CRM solutions tailored to the Italian market continues to grow. By combining Vincitu’s experience in the Italian gaming sector with Fast Track’s CRM platform, the collaboration aims to bring real value to players.

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“We’re excited to support Vincitu Group with our powerful CRM and player engagement platform in the Italian gaming market. We’re keen to help them deliver personalised 1:1 experiences to players and truly connect with their audiences, building long-term brand loyalty,“ says Simon Lidzén, Co-Founder & CEO at Fast Track.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Fast Track and integrate their advanced platform into our operations. Their solution empowers us to create highly personalised, real-time player experiences while gaining valuable insights into player behaviour. This level of efficiency allows us to focus on building stronger connections, delivering exceptional value at every touchpoint,” comments Christian Saviano, CEO at Vincitu Group.

Fast Track’s partnership with Vincitu further solidifies its role as a trusted provider for operators looking to improve their CRM strategies and drive growth. With a unique focus on delivering real-time, personalised player engagement, Fast Track’s technology helps operators unlock the full potential of their relationships with players, supporting growth and lasting success.

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Kindred Reports Decline in Revenue from High-risk Players for Q4 2024

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Kindred Group has reported decline in its share of revenue from high-risk players for the fourth quarter 2024 at 2.7% (Q3 2024 3.2%). The percentage of detected customers who exhibited improved behaviour after interventions showed an improvement at 92.2% (compared to 87.3% in Q3 2024). This positive trend is mainly the result of stricter measures across key markets, improved internal processes, as well as the exit from non-locally licensed markets as part of to the acquisition by La Française des Jeux (FDJ) in October 2024. This shift reflects Kindred’s broader commitment to maintaining high regulatory standards and fostering safer gambling practices.

“It is pleasing to see the decline in high-risk revenue during the fourth quarter of last year. We know that the share fluctuates between quarters, but the long-term trend is showing a steady decline. We remain dedicated and focused on improving our systems and processes to ensure we offer our customers a safe and fun experience,” Esther Scheepers, Head of Responsible Gambling at Kindred Group, said.

“The increased focus on responsible gambling by regulators and the industry is welcomed. From our end, we see that by combining our expertise with emerging technologies, we can further enhance detection capabilities. We are currently working on our existing detection system in combination with an additional system that will enable us to integrate more robust compliance features and optimize our overall approach to safer gambling. Furthermore, we are exploring opportunities to expand our research efforts, aiming to support data-driven discussions and looking at emerging trends in consumer protection. All these aspects are important to protect the integrity of the licence model and maintain a level playing field,” Esther Scheepers added.

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New Survey Finds Three-quarters of Swedes Engaged in Money Gambling Over the Past Year

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A new survey by the Swedish Gambling Authority has found that three-quarters of Swedes have engaged in money gambling over the past year.

The Public Opinion Survey is the annual survey conducted by the Swedish Gambling Authority to map the gambling habits of Swedes. The survey was conducted in November 2024 in collaboration with the research company Enkätfabriken. A total of just over 1600 respondents participated in the survey.

The survey shows, among other things, that:

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• 71% of all Swedes have gambled for money in the past 12 months. The proportion is stable compared to previous surveys.

• 33% of all players play every week, which is unchanged from the previous year.

• 84% of players have participated in lotteries and number games, which remains the most common form of gambling.

• 71% of players answer yes, absolutely or yes, to some extent when asked whether they think gaming companies take responsibility for gambling problems.

• 66% know that it is possible to disconnect from gambling via Spelpaus.se, but awareness is slightly lower among women.

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