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From smashing particles together to driving data strategy and innovation – Skrmiish welcomes Dr. João Pela as new Head of Data
João Pela (PhD) has recently been appointed as Skrmiish’s new Head of Data. Pela comes from a strong background in the field of data science and machine learning, working as a researcher and experimental physicist at CERN before moving to tech startups Rotageek and Seatfrog as a data scientist and quickly ascending to leadership roles. He now joins Skrmiish to focus on data-driven innovation and help deliver exceptional experiences to its global community of gamers.
Speaking about his new role, Pela said: “I am joining Skrmiish at a key moment in its journey and I will be focusing on building up our data practice and making sure we have a data-driven culture in all we do. I plan to help the company shape its strategy by building a modern and effective data infrastructure, democratising data access, and introducing machine learning where relevant.”
From CERN in Switzerland to a global tech startup
Pela spent nine years working at the world’s largest particle physics lab, CERN, helping to discover the famous Higgs Boson – the so-called “God particle”. This discovery was awarded the Physics Nobel Prize in 2013. Pela left academia and research in 2016 to join Rotageek as a Data Scientist and quickly took the lead building their flagship auto-scheduling products. In 2018, he moved to Seatfrog as Head of Data where he built their engineering and analytics teams. Both Rotageek and Seatfrog have successfully raised over $40-million between them and are high growth tech businesses. Pela has a strong background in algorithm and model building, forecasting, analytics and also strategic and project planning.
“João comes from an incredible background of data, science and smashing particles together deep underground in CERN,” says Skrmiish co-founder and MD, Chris Heaton. “We are all very excited to have someone with his expertise in the business. He is another weapon in our armoury helping Skrmiish to achieve incredible success.”
Unique play-to-earn model
Based in the Isle of Man, but building with a strong tech team out of Cape Town, Skrmiish is the world’s first app that gives any gamer the opportunity to monetise their matches in the games they love to play.
Boasting the world’s first competitive blockchain-based gaming wallet, the company is pioneering play-to-earn technology for the AAA gaming market. Over half a million GBP in earnings has been paid out to-date and Skrmiish has more than 75,000 active players earning money gaming every month.
Creating a data-driven gaming tech culture
“João’s appointment marks a significant milestone for Skrmiish as it continues to expand its capabilities in the gaming industry,” says Heaton. “Pela is well-positioned to lead Skrmiish’s data initiatives and drive innovation across the organisation, ensuring that Skrmiish maintains its competitive edge. He will join our CEO Luke Grob and team in the London office.”
Pela concludes: “I will be Skrmiish’s data voice as we grow into a major player in how gamers can generate income from doing what they love. I’m excited about joining a fast-growing business with a lot of potential, where I feel I can make a real impact!”
Imagine Live the live casino provider launches with Serbian brand King.rs
Imagine Live is thrilled to announce its innovative entry into the Serbia market, made possible through a strategic partnership with the operator King.rs.
The collaboration is aimed at delivering King.rs players a premium gaming experience. Two Blackjack and one Roulette table will be equipped with the latest technology, allowing seamless gameplay and interactive features catering to Serbian players’ localised preferences.
Hakob Manukyan, CEO of Imagine Live Armenia, commented: “King.rs is an established brand throughout Serbia focused on delivering exceptional products and gaming experiences by putting the player at the centre of their brand story. Imagine Live is equally committed to providing premium and customised live dealer solutions with bespoke tables and studios for our operator partners to ensure a complete brand experience that players enjoy and return, which drives deeper engagement and revenue opportunities. We look forward to supporting and growing the live dealer experience with King.rs over the coming months.”
Dragan Djordjevic, COO King, said, “Working with Imagine Live has been an absolute thrill. Their unique mix of live performances, tech, and real-time interactivity is a game-changer in entertainment. It’s exactly the kind of creative energy we love at King.rs, where we’re all about reimagining live gaming. This partnership feels like a natural fit—two teams, both passionate about pushing boundaries and creating something fresh. I can’t wait to see what we come up with together and how we’ll keep surprising and exciting players around the world”.
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Renowned for its deliberately different philosophy, JETT/Terrible’s Gaming is now revolutionizing mobile gaming with the launch of Terrible’s Mobile Gaming. Offering Nevadans fast-paced Multi-Player 5 Card Draw Poker on mobile devices statewide, this groundbreaking multiplayer app enables real-money games anytime in Nevada, complete with thrilling features like Royal Flush bonuses of up to $4,500, Four-of-a- Kind payouts of up to $175, and more.
“JETT/Terrible’s Gaming and the Terrible’s brand in general have been making life more convenient for Nevadans for over 65 years. Now, we are excited to bring that same level of convenience to mobile gaming—delivering the excitement of Multi-Player 5 Card Draw Poker directly to our customers, wherever they are, and within the palm of their hand,” said Tim Herbst, President, JETT Gaming & Terrible Herbst Inc.
To celebrate the launch, Terrible’s Mobile Gaming is offering a *deposit match of up to $500 every week. Download the Terrible’s Mobile Gaming app on the App Store and Google Play Store for *details:
In collaboration with Real Gaming, one of Nevada’s pioneering licensed iGaming operators, Terrible’s Mobile Gaming integrates state-of-the-art technology to provide an unparalleled gaming experience across the state.
“Nevada players know that both the JETT Gaming and Terrible’s Gaming brands mean convenience, and that’s exactly what we’ve delivered,” said Lawrence Vaughan, co-founder of Real Gaming. “Players are loving it!”
For more information, visit terriblesmobilegaming.com.
Brazil’s iGaming regulation
Salsa Gator, Brazil’s game aggregator, secures certification for the regulated market
Salsa Technology’s renowned content aggregator, Salsa Gator, has received GLI certification ahead of Brazil’s iGaming regulation taking effect on January 1, 2025. Among the key requirements is certification, ensuring compliance and trust in the regulated market.
This achievement enables Salsa to deliver high-quality content to operators in Brazil. In addition to strengthening its prominent position in the market, the certification ensures seamless and efficient operations for its clients in the new regulated landscape.
As per the rules of the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) of the Ministry of Finance, the certification process for the aggregator platform included content agreements with some of the largest global gaming providers, such as Evolution, Games Global, Spribe, RubyPlay and FBM, among others. These partners offer an impressive variety of games that cater to the preferences of the Brazilian public.
Salsa Gator has solidified its position as a leading platform in Brazil and Latin America thanks to its strategic curation of games that prioritise local player preferences. With a single integration, partners gain access to a robust portfolio with support in Brazilian Portuguese, Latin American Spanish, and English.
“Salsa Technology is committed to delivering the best experience for operators and players in Brazil’s regulated market. Our focus on quality, innovation, and localized support positions us at the forefront of this historic moment for Brazil’s iGaming sector,” said Eliane Nunes, Chief Growth Officer at Salsa.
Salsa Technology remains dedicated to transforming the iGaming market with complete, certified solutions tailored to the needs of local audiences.
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