Eastern Europe
Hacksaw Gaming Goes Live with MaxBet Romania
Leading online casino supplier Hacksaw Gaming is delighted to announce a link-up with MaxBet Romania aimed at expanding its presence in the competitive Romanian market. The agreement sees the studio’s award-winning content suite including smash hit slot titles Wanted Dead or a Wild, Dork Unit, and Hand of Anubis, integrated into the operator’s Romanian-facing digital platform.
Hacksaw Gaming has enjoyed meteoric growth since launching its first Scratchcard title in 2019 and its games are now offered in over 20 regulated markets via deals with hundreds of casino operator brands.
Just recently, the full-service iGaming company toasted double success as it was crowned ‘Slot Supplier Rising Star’ at the prestigious EGR B2B Awards, weeks after receiving the 2023 CasinoBeats ‘Outperforming Game Studio of the Year – Medium’ trophy sponsored by SlotCatalog.
Speaking on the partnership, Hacksaw Gaming’s CCO, Gabrielle Star, said: “This news represents another leap forward as we look to bolster our standing in regulated markets.
“Romanian players have already demonstrated a thirst for our extensive portfolio of games, and we’re delighted to reach an even broader audience through this deal with a leading player in MaxBet.”
“It is a joy and pride to welcome Hacksaw in our gaming portofolio. With the goal of offering MaxBet.ro players an experience at another level, the Hacksaw slots will provide a unique experience 24/7. And there is plenty more to follow in this partnership,” said Alexandru Ghiurcau, Marketing Manager of MaxBet Romania.
Central Europe
Habanero goes live on Favbet Romania
Deal adds Habanero’s slots and table games to Favbet.ro as the supplier targets further growth in CEE regulated markets.
Habanero has gone live with Favbet Romania, rolling out its slots and table games portfolio on the operator’s locally focused platform in Romania’s regulated online market.
Under the agreement, Favbet Romania players gain access to Habanero’s full catalogue. The companies positioned the launch as part of Habanero’s wider push to add regulated operator partners across Central and Eastern Europe.
Toni Karapetrov, Head of Corporate Communications at Habanero, said: “Favbet Romania is a well-respected brand in Europe and exactly the kind of partner we look to work with as we deepen our presence in the market. Romania players have a strong appetite for our content and we are confident our games will resonate well with their audience.
“Romania is an important market for us, and going live with this operator is another strong step in our continued European expansion across high-growth regulated markets.”
Cristian Sapovici, Head of Casino, Favbet Romania, said: “The collaboration between Favbet Romania and Habanero has been strong from the very beginning, and this co-branded collaboration agreement marks an important step in strengthening our strategic partnership.
“Our shared objective is to deliver a more integrated gaming experience for players in Romania, supported by consistent visibility, dedicated campaigns, and a stronger presence of Habanero content within the Favbet.ro ecosystem.”
Habanero said it is now live in 22 European regulated markets, and counts operators including Entain, Sisal and Betway among its partners.
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Compliance Updates
Ukrainian Gambling Regulator Rolls Out Digital Complaints Platform
The Ukrainian gambling regulator, PlayCity, has rolled out a new digital complaints platform that’s intended to streamline how the public can report illegal gambling advertisements. The complaints form is now live in the “For Citizens” section of PlayCity’s website, giving Ukrainian citizens a direct channel to help monitor and curb illegal gambling advertising.
The system enables citizens to flag suspected violations across multiple formats, including social media, websites, television, radio, outdoor billboards and other public spaces. Users submitting a complaint must identify the platform type, provide a direct link to the advertisement and attach supporting evidence such as screenshots or video clips.
The system is designed to automatically archive submissions and capture ephemeral content like social media “stories” so regulators can review material even after it disappears. PlayCity staff will screen each complaint to assess whether the content breaches Ukraine’s advertising rules.
If violations are confirmed, the regulator can request removal of content from platforms such as Meta, Google, TikTok, YouTube, Viber and Twitch. PlayCity said it could also seek to block social media accounts that repeatedly share unlawful gambling promotions, fine responsible parties or escalate cases to law enforcement when identities cannot be verified.
The statutory fine for illegal gambling advertising stands at cca. €100,900.
The new enforcement framework stems from Law No.9526d, the same legislation that abolished the previous gambling regulator KRAIL.
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Eastern Europe
Soft2Bet launches Zinx iGaming and sportsbook brand in Romania
Soft2Bet has launched Zinx in Romania, rolling out a new digital platform that combines online casino content and sports betting for local players.
Soft2Bet said Zinx was built with localisation in mind, with product design and marketing tailored to Romanian player preferences. The company positioned the brand around “safe, transparent play,” but did not share launch timing beyond the announcement or provide performance targets.
The platform includes a retention mechanic called MEGA Round, a prize-wheel feature integrated into Soft2Bet’s MEGA gamification engine. Soft2Bet said players can earn spins through deposits, with prizes awarded at random.
Yoel Zuckerberg, CPO at Soft2Bet, stated, “With Zinx, we are bringing an incredibly competitive and relevant digital product to Romania, perfectly balancing thrilling, electric gameplay with safe and transparent operations. Our powerful dragon mascot and the innovative MEGA Round gamification engine help define the Zinx experience across both casino and sports betting. We are confident Zinx will set a new benchmark for Romanian players seeking a modern, diverse and secure entertainment platform.”
Soft2Bet said the Romania launch supports its broader strategy of building localised iGaming brands that combine product features with targeted local marketing.
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