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IRINA RUF IS NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR AT MERKUR CASINO

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Gauselmann subsidiary with new management line-up

With immediate effect, Irina Ruf has assumed the role of Managing Director International at Merkur Casino GmbH. The subsidiary of the Eastern Westphalian Gauselmann Group operates around 800 arcades in Germany and across Europe. As new managing director, Irina Ruf is responsible for securing and growing the existing markets as well as for driving forward new acquisitions in the international arena. Ruf is thus stepping into the shoes of Stefan Bruns, who will in future represent the Sports Betting and Online Gaming business segment on the Management Board of the Gauselmann Group.

“We are delighted that in Irina Ruf we have been able to win a new managing director with extensive expertise and experience in particular in international operations,” explains Dieter Kuhlmann, Gauselmann Group Management Board member with responsibility for Gaming Operations. Hailing from Bremen, Irina Ruf looks back on an almost 15-year career within the Group, most recently as Executive Operations Director International at Merkur Casino GmbH. “Based on her wide-ranging career path to date, Ms Ruf brings to the job all the prerequisites to successfully continue and expand Merkur Casino’s international business activities,” Kuhlmann adds.

For her part, Irina Ruf is also ready to embrace the challenges that the position of managing director brings with it: “I am looking forward to developing new geographical markets and implementing exciting projects together with my team. One particular focus will be on developing the online markets.” The new head of Merkur Casino has ambitious plans: “Our goal is to maintain Merkur Casino International’s strong position and to confidently rise to the ever-growing demands,” Ruf concludes.

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Casino Guru shortlisted for GamingTECH CEE Awards 2024 in two prestigious categories

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Casino Guru, the biggest and most up-to-date online casino database and an online gambling authority, has been shortlisted for two esteemed categories at the GamingTECH CEE Awards 2024. The company has been recognized for its exceptional performance and dedication to excellence in the field of online gambling.

Casino Guru is proud to announce its shortlisting for the categories of “Best Affiliate in CEE” and “Best Support for Responsible Gambling”. This acknowledgement highlights the company’s unwavering commitment to providing a safe and responsible gaming environment while delivering outstanding affiliate services in the Central and Eastern European region.

Casino Guru has firmly established itself as a frontrunner in both categories, thanks to its consistent delivery of top-notch services across all facets of the iGaming industry. The company’s dedication to promoting responsible gambling practices has been particularly noteworthy.

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In the category of “Best Support for Responsible Gambling,” Casino Guru’s participation in safer gambling stands as a testament to its innovative approach towards ensuring player safety. The company’s Gamtegrity platform, home to groundbreaking projects like the Global Self-Exclusion System (GSES), the Casino Guru Academy, and the Casino Guru Awards, has set a new standard for responsible gaming initiatives.

Moreover, Casino Guru’s commitment to transparency and integrity in providing comprehensive information about casino operators and brands has earned it a well-deserved place on the shortlist for Best Casino Affiliate. The company’s efforts in this regard have significantly contributed to enhancing the overall player experience in the iGaming industry.

The final voting for the GamingTECH CEE Awards 2024 will take place on March 26th during the prestigious Prague Gaming & TECH Summit. Attendees will have the opportunity to cast their votes, and the winners will be announced and honored at the GamingTECH CEE Awards 2024 Ceremony, which will be held at the exclusive Endorphina Club 777 Networking Party.

The Endorphina Club 777 Networking Party, sponsored and hosted by Endorphina, is scheduled to take place on March 26 at 19:00 at the Theater Royal, Vinohradská 2165, 120 00 Vinohrady. The Awards Ceremony is set to commence around 21:30, promising an evening of celebration and recognition for the industry’s top performers.

Casino Guru extends its gratitude to GamingTECH for the nominations and looks forward to the final results with great anticipation.

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Gaming Meets Business – Hamburg Games Conference 2024 brings the international games industry together

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The 15th Hamburg Games Conference (HGC) gathered about 365 international trade visitors and 42 speakers from 255 companies in Hamburg on March 5 and 6. At the business conference, participants exchanged views on the status quo of the games industry and made valuable contacts in the historic Altonaer Museum. With a focus on current topics such as waves of layoffs and studio shutdowns as well as impulses for the future of the industry, the Hamburg Games Conference is once again positioning itself as a fixture in the games industry’s event calendar. On the first day of the conference, Hamburg’s First Mayor Dr. Peter Tschentscher gave a welcome address and took a tour of the conference to learn more about the current challenges facing the games industry.

The program offered a total of 17 talks, 5 panel discussions, the workshop “The Current Challenges for Public and Private Funding in Europe” with Prof. Odile Limpach, the roundtable “State of the Art of Artificial Intelligence Use Cases in the Games and Entertainment Industries” with Dr. Ralph Oliver Graef and Fabian Stösser, and the Indie Arena Booth Pitch Royal. In the Expo Area, 20 games companies and service providers, including Alibaba Cloud, Giants Software, Reactional Music, and several indie studios, presented themselves to trade visitors, who were also able to meet up in 470 meetings and an exclusive get-together event via the MeetToMatch matchmaking platform.

With the theme “Gaming meets Business”, the two stages focused on investments and licensing, current M&A trends, AI and technological innovations in game development, case studies on best practices, and panels on the state of the games industry.

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Thanks to the free opportunity tickets sponsored by industry partners Plitch, InnoGames, Chrono Games, Marchsreiter Communications, Polaris, Immutable and IGDA, 70 people affected by layoffs were able to attend the HGC and benefit from the comprehensive program and matchmaking opportunities.

“In the current situation where waves of layoffs are the order of the day, our Opportunity Ticket campaign is our contribution to allowing those affected by layoffs to get in touch with potential employers. There is so much talent in the games industry and the industry needs to keep these experts,” says Wolf Lang, Managing Director of Super Crowd about the Opportunity Ticket campaign.

 

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“On its two conference days, the Hamburg Games Conference once again set topics, facilitated new collaborations, and made Hamburg the top choice for all things games. Whether in the lecture halls, in the Expo area, or the Meet to Match area, the need for exchange in the industry could be felt everywhere,” commented Dr. Ralph Graef, Managing Partner of GRAEF Rechtsanwälte.

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The Hamburg-based companies Sunday, Bigpoint, The Sandbox, InnoGames, and 1SP Agency Holding supported HGC 2024 as enablers and on the Advisory Board. Many thanks also go to further sponsors Alibaba Cloud, 4Players, Bytro, Photon, Playa Games, Threaks, Tiny Roar, gamigo, Giant Games, Reactional Music, Neox Studios and Québec.

Speakers at this year’s Hamburg Games Conference came from the renowned companies Remedy Entertainment, Keen Games, Metacore, Thunderful Group, The Sandbox, Animoca Brands, Bigpoint, InnoGames, Sunday, Gamelight, London Venture Partners, Gamesindustry.biz, WINGS Interactive, Chrono Games, Lowbirth Games, Tabbler, Gamelight, Agnitio Capital, stillalive studios, Drake Star Partners, ROCKFISH Games, Spielworks, SpielFabrique 360°, Layer, The Sandbox, Rise and Play, Whow Games, 1SP Agency Holding, VIZTA Digital, Super Crowd Entertainment, GRAEF Rechtsanwälte, PATI, Dotemu, Team17, INSTINCT3 and Azerion.

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Prague Gaming & TECH Summit To Rock Networking with Electrifying Endorphina Club Party

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HIPTHER, leading event organizer specializing in the Gaming and Technology sectors, and Endorphina, renowned iGaming Software Company catering to diverse markets, are thrilled to announce the “Endorphina Club 777” Networking Party at the Prague Gaming & TECH Summit 2024, set to ignite the industry on 26 March.

The Endorphina Club 777 is an exclusive evening gathering that promises to be a highlight of the year for the gaming and technology industry in Central and Eastern Europe. Building on the success of the Endorphina Club networking party introduced in 2023, this event is back by popular demand, thanks to the overwhelming response it received.

Hosted and sponsored by Endorphina, this year’s edition of the Endorphina Club “777” on 26 March will transport guests into a world of espionage and glamour with its James Bond/Casino Royale theme. Set against the backdrop of the ROYAL Theatre & Club Chic, which is named one of the Top 6 Hotspot Bars in Prague by Elle Magazine, attendees can expect an unforgettable evening of sophistication and excitement.

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What makes this year’s event even more special is that it will also host the prestigious GamingTECH CEE Awards 2024 Ceremony. Following the Final Vote earlier in the day by Summit participants, the GamingTECH Awards Winners will be unveiled and celebrated on the illustrious stage of the ROYAL Theatre & Club Chic.

But the excitement doesn’t end there. The event promises a captivating “shaken, not stirred”  blend of networking opportunities, tantalizing drinks, delectable finger food, and a live performance by burlesque dancers – ensuring an unforgettable experience for all in attendance!

Here’s what our esteemed sponsors/hosts, Endorphina, and Head of Marketing, Lenka DiNozzi, have to say for the Endorphina Club 777: “We are thrilled to be sponsoring this event and partnering with Hipther. For us, this party is more than just a night of fun and glamour. It’s an opportunity to bring people together and to inspire one another to continue making a positive impact in our community.

We are also humbled to be hosting the awards ceremony tonight, recognizing the outstanding achievements of individuals who have made a significant impact in the igaming field.

So let’s raise a martini to a night of fun, networking, and partnership!”

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Zoltan Tuendik, HIPTHER Co-Founder, commented on the event: Our team is immensely grateful for Endorphina’s steadfast partnership as we gear up for the second ‘Endorphina Club’ at the Prague Gaming & TECH Summit. Their support transcends the ordinary, crafting unforgettable experiences that resonate within our community. We eagerly anticipate elevating this year’s event to new heights and are excited about the future collaborations that lie ahead. Thank you, Endorphina, for being a cornerstone of our summit’s success and for helping us shape the future of the gaming and technology industries.

 

 

About Endorphina:

Endorphina is a well known software provider in the iGaming world, dedicated to innovation and player satisfaction since it was founded back in 2012. In fact, Endorphina’s quality has been proven time and time again with its multiple well-deserved industry awards, as well as the increase of total spins by 31% in the year 2023! Furthermore, Endorphina has over 2,500 global partners all known for bringing high-quality content to their customers. Endorphina’s game portfolio consists of over 150+ online slots, including Lord of the Seas, Late Night Win, Joker Ra, Fresh Crush, and Argonauts, all featuring compelling factors like free spins, bonuses, multipliers, and so much more.

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About HIPTHER:

HIPTHER is the parent brand of European Gaming, PICANTE, WireUp Zone, Gaming Americas, eSports Connect, the HIPTHER news app, and the WireUp networking app found on the Play Store.

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