Fennica Gaming, a leading provider of innovative lottery entertainment, announced the successful launch of its first interactive games with Lotto Baden‑Württemberg, a trusted state lottery serving millions of players in southwest Germany. The collaboration marks for Fennica a significant step in bringing a modern and player‑centric experience to the German lottery market while maintaining the highest regulatory standards.

The rollout of the interactive game takes Lotto Baden‑Württemberg’s digital product portfolio to the next level. Until now, Lotto Baden‑Württemberg has successfully offered digital versions of its popular instant products; with Fennica Gaming, the portfolio now expands to include engaging content designed to meet today’s players’ preferences.

“We are happy moving forward with our strategic market expansion. This partnership adds another major German lottery to Fennica Gaming’s growing European footprint. We have had good connections with Lotto Baden-Württemberg for a long time and now it led to this mutually desired outcome,” said Joni Hovi, SVP Customers & Marketing at Fennica Gaming.

The cooperation was characterised by close alignment and efficient joint execution between teams. Fennica Gaming’s flexible architecture enabled a straightforward rapid technical onboarding, enabling Lotto Baden‑Württemberg to broaden its portfolio quickly and responsibly.

“With this cooperation, we are strengthening our digital portfolio and laying the foundation for continuous development across all platforms. Our top priority is to ensure that our offerings meet the highest standards of player protection, transparency, and regulatory compliance. In Fennica Gaming, we have found a strong partner who meets both our own requirements and those of our customers, enabling us to provide a secure and reliable gaming experience for the long term,” said Daniel Fischer, Product Manager Instants at Lotto Baden‑Württemberg.

“We’re proud to partner with Lotto Baden‑Württemberg, a highly respected and innovative German lottery. Together we’ll deliver a modern, entertaining player experience with rapid time‑to‑market, compliant operations, and simple integration. We are welcoming the Lotto Baden-Württemberg’s approach to meet the players there where they are,” said Marcus Bischoff, Sales Director Europe at Fennica Gaming.

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The launch marks Octoplay’s second operator integration in Georgia and extends its wider Entain distribution partnership.

Octoplay has gone live with Crystalbet in Georgia, extending its partnership with Entain into another regulated market.

Crystalbet, which operates in Georgia and is part of the Entain group, is Octoplay’s second integration in the country, according to the supplier. Octoplay said the rollout establishes it as an active supplier across the country’s top operators within weeks.

The companies said the wider relationship spans multiple markets, including the UK and Canada, and includes BetMGM in the US. Octoplay also pointed to co-development work with Entain, including Jackpot Blitz, described as a custom jackpot engine built for Entain brands, and four bespoke game projects delivered in 2025. It added that an Elvis Presley themed game for BetMGM is planned for 2026.

“Crystalbet represents the continued evolution of our partnership with Entain, which has been one of the strongest commercial relationships behind our growth over the past year,” says Ralitsa Georgieva, CEO at Octoplay. “Entering Georgia is an important step in our European roadmap, and doing so with a leading operator like Crystalbet sets the right foundation for our presence in the market.”

“Octoplay is one of the fastest-growing studios in the industry, and their content has performed strongly across the Entain group’s markets,” says Jaba Peikrishvili, CEO at Crystalbet. “Bringing their portfolio to Crystalbet is a natural extension of that relationship and adds proven titles to our casino lineup in Georgia.”

Octoplay said it now holds active licenses in 17 jurisdictions, including the UK, Malta, Romania, Sweden, Slovakia, Italy, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Greece, Spain, Finland, Georgia, Brazil, New Jersey, Michigan, and Ontario.

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Rapidly expanding content provider collaborates with a Brazilian legend ahead of a summer of football

Popular iGaming content provider BGaming challenges players to take on Brazilian goalkeeping legend Júlio César in their latest #Casual title, Penalty Duel with Júlio César.

The game follows the official announcement of the partnership between BGaming and Júlio César at SiGMA South America in April, where César generated significant buzz with an in-person appearance.

The keeper’s popularity across the LatAm market made him the perfect choice for the collaboration, with the game likely to resonate strongly with Latin American football fans, a key demographic for BGaming.

The release is also timed perfectly to coincide with the kick-off of the summer’s major soccer international tournament, which takes place throughout June and July.

In Penalty Duel with Júlio César, players take a first-person perspective as the kicker, attempting to score past the legendary former Brazilian number one to secure multipliers. The ex-Inter Milan and QPR shotstopper has been faithfully recreated, resulting in a fully immersive experience for players.

The mechanics have also been carefully designed for football fans and casual gamers. Its low to medium volatility, quick sessions, and mobile-friendly play make it perfect for players looking to keep up the football action during half-time or between matches. All of this is complemented by a maximum win of ×4,860 and a generous 96.14% RTP.

Like a real penalty shootout, there is a sense of anticipation in every kick, with the possibility of the Golden Ball feature when Buy Chance is activated. When this triggers, the ball turns golden, multiplying any winnings by five. The Buy Bonus feature, worth ×100 the player’s stake, instantly triggers a series of five automatic strikes with accumulative multipliers.

Football fans who pay close attention to the game might also uncover a series of Easter eggs. These are secret animations that can be triggered by in-game events, keeping curious players active and providing additional content for streamers and creators.

Vasili Pauliuchenko, Game Producer at BGaming, said, “Júlio is an extremely popular figure in Latin America and is a respected figure among football fans worldwide. He has been a pleasure to work with on this game, and we believe it really captures the spirit and excitement of a real-life penalty shootout.

Football is going to be the center of attention this summer, and this star-led game is the perfect addition for those looking for some casual gaming fun to go alongside it.”

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