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Evoplay turns up the heat with its Endless Summer Network Tournament

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Premium online slots provider Evoplay has announced its Endless Summer Network Tournament comprised of three campaigns taking place throughout the next few months.

Running from the 13th of June to the 22nd of August, the network-wide promotion features a scorching prize pool of €120,000 spread out across a trio of engagement-boosting tournaments.

Beginning with Seaside Days, running from the 13th to the 22nd of June, followed by the Island Getaway from the 14th to the 25th of July, the scorching Summer Network Tournament concludes with the Sun-Kissed Party beginning on the 9th of August and ending on the 22nd.

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Providing a summer adventure for players, the tournament is set to further incentivise slot enthusiasts to play their favourite Evoplay games with a quest to reach the leaderboard and earn impressive rewards.

Available to all of Evoplay’s operator partners, the provider’s leading titles including Penalty Shoot-out, Hot Triple Sevens, Patrick’s Magic Field, Fruit Super Nova, as well as recently released player favourites such as Hot Rio Nights and Mega Greatest Catch will be available.

With multiple EGR Awards previously won by Evoplay for its innovative approach to marketing, the Endless Summer Network Tournament follows a string of similar tournaments that the provider has rolled out throughout the last few years.

Having achieved great success in boosting its operator partners’ engagement stats, Evoplay expects its latest round of Tournaments to result in a significant number of total users, bet sums and total GGR for participating brands.

Commenting on the launch of its Endless Summer Network Tournaments, Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay, said: “Evoplay is delighted to let out the sunshine and give back to its players and our operator partners with our Summer Network Tournament.

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“With the promotion running across our top-performing titles, it will be sure to drive key engagement metrics for operators and entice players with exciting cash prizes.”

As a leading iGaming studio, Evoplay has enjoyed an outstanding 12 months.

As well as going live with multiple tier-one providers, including Bragg Gaming, Fortuna Entertainment Group and Relax Gaming, the company also won the coveted Innovation in Casino Entertainment award as well as Casino/Slots Developer of the Year at the 2022 SBC Awards.

In addition, at EGR’s 2023 B2B Awards, Evoplay was awarded the Innovation in Mobile category, a testament to Evoplay’s reputation as one of the industry’s most exciting suppliers.

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ZEAL continues its path of success in the first half of 2025 and records growth in customer base and profitability

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  • Revenue increases by 32 percent to € 101.5 million
  • EBITDA rises by 76 percent to € 35.4 million
  • Number of monthly active customers for lotteries grows by 12 percent to 1.515 thousand
  • Gross margin from lotteries improves to 17.3 percent

ZEAL Network SE, Germany’s leading online provider of lottery products, recorded substantial and sustainable growth in key performance indicators in the first half of 2025. Group revenue increased by 32 percent to € 101.5 million in the first six months of the year (2024: € 76.8 million). EBITDA rose by 76 percent to € 35.4 million (2024: € 20.1 million).

“We once again achieved strong results in the first half of 2025. ZEAL’s continued growth path proves that our business model is highly robust and scalable over the long term,” commented Helmut Becker, CEO of ZEAL. “We are in an excellent position to further expand our market leadership in a growing industry.”

Andrea Behrendt, CFO of ZEAL, added: “Our half-year results are a true team success – especially given that the jackpot situation was rather weak compared to the previous year. Challenging market conditions particularly underscore our operational excellence. The significant increases in revenue and EBITDA were driven by further expansion of our customer base and profitability.”

 

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Lottery Business Revenue Grows by 34 Percent

The strong performance of the lottery business was the key driver of ZEAL’s significant revenue growth in the first half of the year. Despite lower average jackpot levels for LOTTO 6aus49 and Eurojackpot compared to the prior-year period, lottery billings increased by 4 percent to € 527.3 million (2024: € 507.1 million).

Thanks to continued successful marketing initiatives, the average number of active customers per month (MAU) rose by 12 percent to 1,515 thousand (2024: 1,353 thousand).

Additionally, ZEAL was able to improve the gross margin by 3.8 percentage points to 17.3 percent (2024: 13.4 percent), driven by a price increase implemented in the previous year and a changed product mix.

The simultaneous increase in billings and gross margin resulted in a significant 34 percent rise in lottery business revenue to € 91.0 million (2024: € 68.0 million).

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Games Segment Grows by 49 Percent

The Games segment also continued its strong development in the first half of the year. ZEAL expanded its B2C games portfolio to more than 480 titles and increased revenue in the Games segment by 49 percent to € 6.7 million (2024: € 4.5 million).

 

Significant Increases in EBITDA and EBIT

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Challenging jackpot conditions in the first half of 2025 made new customer acquisition more difficult. Nonetheless, ZEAL continued to invest heavily in sustained growth, acquiring 499 thousand new customers (2024: 592 thousand).

Intensive marketing efforts led to an increase in acquisition costs per new customer (Cost per Lead, CPL) by 41 percent to € 46.93 (2024: € 33.20).

Other operating expenses rose by 15 percent to € 49.4 million (2024: € 42.8 million).

In addition to strategic marketing spend—which increased by 14 percent to € 29.1 million (2024: € 25.5 million)—this was primarily due to higher direct and indirect operating costs. The ongoing development of the product mix led to an increase in direct operating costs by 14 percent to € 9.8 million (2024: € 8.6 million). Indirect operating costs increased by 20 percent to € 10.4 million (2024: € 8.7 million), driven in particular by external consulting services, freelance personnel, and software expenses.

Through efficiency gains and the scalability of its business model, ZEAL was able to increase EBITDA disproportionately to revenue—by 76 percent to € 35.4 million (2024: € 20.1 million). EBIT nearly doubled year-on-year, reaching € 31.1 million (2024: € 16.1 million).

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Based on the strong results of the first half of 2025, ZEAL confirms the forecast published on March 26, 2025.

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Tony O’Mahony joins Relax Gaming as new Chief Product Officer

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Industry veteran brings extensive experience to key leadership role at Relax Gaming

Relax Gaming, the renowned iGaming aggregator and supplier, has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of Tony O’Mahony as Chief Product Officer (CPO).

O’Mahony brings a wealth of experience to the role, having most recently served as a Product Strategy Consultant within the iGaming space. His career highlights include senior leadership positions, including Chief Product Officer, at Casumo, A5 Labs, and Gaming Innovation Group, as well as Vice President of Product at Lottoland.

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With a proven track record of building and scaling product teams, O’Mahony’s arrival marks a new chapter in Relax Gaming’s product journey, following the departure of former CPO Shelley Hannah.

In his new role, Tony will lead the company’s product division, working cross-functionally with technical, commercial, and operational teams to further elevate Relax’s product strategy and execution.

Commenting on the appointment, Martin Stålros, CEO at Relax Gaming, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Tony to Relax Gaming. His deep product knowledge, coupled with extensive industry experience, make him an ideal fit for the next phase of our growth.

“Tony’s collaborative approach and strategic mindset align perfectly with our culture, and I’m confident he’ll have a major impact as we continue to push the boundaries of innovation.”

Tony O’Mahony, Chief Product Officer at Relax Gaming, added: “I’ve long admired Relax Gaming for its product-led ethos, strong values, and standout reputation in the industry. I’m genuinely excited to be joining such a talented and passionate team, and I’m looking forward to helping build on the foundations already in place. Product success is always a team effort, and I can’t wait to get started, meet the wider team, and play my part in what’s next for Relax.”

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NetGaming Goes Live on Caesars Online Casinos Across Key North American Markets

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NetGaming, an emerging force in online casino content development, is proud to announce the official launch of its premium casino titles on Caesars Entertainment’s online casino platforms across Michigan, New Jersey, and Ontario. As part of this launch, NetGaming’s engaging portfolio, including fan-favorite titles Wicked Wins – Fortune Pick, Zeus’s Thunderbolt 5000, and American Wonder Reels are now live with Caesars in Michigan, New Jersey, and Ontario, with additional jurisdictions to follow soon.

This partnership brings together NetGaming’s creative game design and Caesars’ expansive online casino presence, giving players across North America access to immersive and high-quality slot experiences. The integration of NetGaming titles into Caesars’ online casino platforms represents a significant milestone for the studio as it accelerates its growth in North America.

Pallavi Deshmukh, CEO of NetGaming, said: “We are delighted to see our games live with Caesars, one of the most iconic names in the gaming industry. The launch in three major markets is just the beginning, and we’re excited about expanding further across North America. Our games are designed to entertain, and we’re confident they will resonate well with Caesars’ diverse player base.”

Matthew Sunderland, Senior Vice President and Chief iGaming Officer at Caesars Digital added: “We’re grateful to our partners at NetGaming for supporting our ongoing mission to deliver an enhanced gaming experience on our online casino platforms. We have consistently been impressed by the creativity of their game portfolio and look forward to continuing to offer innovative content that enriches our players’ experience through this partnership.”

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