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GAMIVO continues to grow. The platform already has 5 million registered users
GAMIVO, a Polish company combining two dynamic segments in its business: e-commerce and gaming, is growing continuously. The company has just reached another important milestone: 5 million registered users from all over the world.
GAMIVO is a popular e-commerce platform offering video games and software as well as other digital goods, including gift and prepaid cards. The company has grown rapidly since its beginning. GAMIVO announced that the number of its registered users has just surpassed 5 million; they have already bought a total of more than 21.5 million products. This is further proof that the platform enjoys the trust of its users, who value the service both for the high quality of the services and products as well as for its competitive prices.
“We are very grateful to our users – both those who have been with us from the beginning and those still joining the GAMIVO community. We listen carefully to their comments and suggestions, and every milestone achieved is proof that we are moving in the right direction together. Reaching the threshold of 5 million users right now is a symbolic one, as one of our main goals this year is to expand our customer base and work on enhancing the user experience of our platform,” emphasizes Mateusz Śmieżewski, president of GAMIVO.
Currently, the platform is available worldwide and can be used in eight languages: English, Polish, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, French, and Italian.
“The majority of GAMIVO users come from North America and Western Europe, but this year, for example, customers from Palau, Vanuatu, or Burundi used our platform, which shows that gamers live in every latitude. Of course, it is not only games that can be found on GAMIVO, but also a huge selection of other digital goods, including, for example, gift cards to popular shops or streaming services,” Mateusz Smieżewski points out.
Such a result has been achieved by successively working to increase the attractiveness of the platform. As a result, the customer satisfaction rate is consistently around 90 percent, while the rating on Trustpilot is described as “Excellent”. The growth of the user base has also been helped by successful game launches, which have attracted new electronic entertainment enthusiasts to GAMIVO. This year, these included Hogwarts Legacy, Diablo IV and Resident Evil 4.
“We try to make our results as independent of market turbulence as possible, but of course, it is the AAA releases that generate the most interest and foster growth. This year we have already received several hits, and the end of the year promises to be very interesting. Players will be able to play the new Mortal Kombat, Alan Wake II, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Starfield, or the successor to the FIFA series from EA Sports.” assures Mateusz Śmieżewski.
Quite stimulating for the user base are numerous and elaborate partnerships that GAMIVO enters into with large, well-known brands. In Poland, the company created a collaboration with the Żabka chain. Consumers could exchange points from the Żabka app for discounts on games. GAMIVO’s partnership with Coca-Cola prepared for the Slovenian and Croatian markets, worked on a similar basis.
Moreover, students from Portugal can receive discounts on GAMIVO as part of their international ISIC card. GAMIVO also periodically runs joint campaigns with well-known game manufacturers. These include Wargaming, the developer behind such blockbusters as World of Tanks and World of Warships, and Plarium, whose portfolio includes the popular RPG Raid: Shadow Legends. And it doesn’t end there, as new combined promotional campaigns are coming up.
“Looking for interesting collaborations and launching original campaigns allows us to attract new users and strengthen the loyalty of existing ones. Our campaigns with the Żabka chain or the Coca-Cola company have also shown that video games have gained a very important place on the map of contemporary entertainment,” notes Mateusz Śmieżewski.
All these ventures are reflected in the results. The company recorded an excellent start this year. In Q1, it generated PLN 56.3 million in turnover and a record PLN 12.4 million in revenue. The net profit increased by 124 percent year-on-year and amounted to a historic PLN 3.5 million. EBITDA also reached a record high of PLN 4.3 million. This is 82 percent higher than in the first quarter of 2022.
Editor’s Take
Why this matters: Belatra has been a steady hand in the slots world for a long time, but 2025 marked a distinct shift in strategy. By entering the Crash vertical with Goose Boom Bang and winning big at SiGMA Africa, the studio is clearly pivoting to capture the high-growth, high-frequency players in emerging markets. They are no longer just a “classic slots” developer; they are diversifying the portfolio to ensure relevance in regions like LatAm and Africa.
The Full Story
Belatra Games, the specialist online slots developer, has issued a strategic review of its 2025 operations, celebrating a 12-month period defined by entry into new game verticals, significant franchise expansion, and high-profile industry recognition.
The year was characterized by a dual strategy: deepening engagement in established markets while aggressively expanding its content portfolio to suit local preferences in emerging territories.
Portfolio Evolution: Crash and Battles 2025 saw Belatra move beyond its traditional slot roots. The company made its debut in the high-demand Crash game vertical with the launch of Goose Boom Bang, a title designed to tap into the fast-paced gameplay preference of younger demographics.
Additionally, the studio introduced a fresh game concept with the launch of Battles, a new format unveiled for the first time in 2025, with further development planned for 2026.
The ‘Mummyverse’ Expands For fans of classic slots, the highlight of the year was the aggressive expansion of the Mummyverse. Belatra nearly doubled the size of this franchise over the year, making it the most extensive game universe in their entire catalog.
The developer also focused on B2B localization, releasing a number of exclusive bespoke games created specifically for selected operator partners to meet specific local market tastes.
Awards and Recognition The company’s strategic shifts were validated by industry accolades. Belatra secured over 30 nominations throughout the year, with standout wins including:
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Best Slot Provider (awarded by BitStarz).
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Most Played Game of 2025 for Make It Gold at the SiGMA Africa Awards.
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Player’s Pick Award.
Management Commentary Misha Voinich, Head of Business Development at Belatra, commented on the studio’s momentum:
“This year has truly defined who we are as a studio – ambitious, creative and focused on building long-term partnerships. We’ve expanded our universes, launched new ones and entered exciting new markets that will all help us carry this momentum into the New Year.”
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Why this matters: The “Instant Game” vertical (Crash, Plinko, Mines) is becoming crowded, but Ebaka Games is cutting through the noise with a distinct brand personality. By securing BMM Testlabs certification so quickly after launch, they are signaling to Tier 1 operators that despite their “chaotic” marketing vibe, the math underneath is solid and compliant. The backing of industry veteran Dmitry Belianin also adds immediate commercial credibility to the startup.
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Ebaka Games, the fledgling studio that promises to bring “chaos and soul” to the iGaming sector, has outlined an aggressive growth strategy for 2026 following a landmark launch period in late 2025.
The studio, which officially debuted in November, reports that its initial rollout reached more than five million people worldwide. The launch saw its portfolio go live with the operator Menace, serving as the initial testbed for its mechanics and “Ebaka modes.”
The Product: Instant Games with Personality Ebaka is bypassing traditional slots to focus on the high-growth vertical of fast-paced, instant-win games. Their initial lineup includes:
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Plinko
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Mines
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Tower
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Limbo
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Crash
Differentiation is achieved through unique mascots and signature gameplay tweaks designed to offer high win potential and distinct visual identities, moving away from the generic interfaces often found in this genre.
Regulatory Milestone Crucially for its 2026 roadmap, Ebaka Games has confirmed it has secured certification from BMM Testlabs. This accreditation validates the fairness and integrity of its RNG (Random Number Generator) and game engines, removing a major barrier to entry for regulated markets. With this certification in hand, the studio plans to launch with a number of “major brands” in the coming year.
Management Commentary Vitalii Zalievskyi, CEO of Ebaka Games, commented on the studio’s unorthodox approach:
“It’s only been a few weeks since we first introduced Ebaka Games to the world. The feedback has been breathtaking, and it vindicates the decision for us to take a different path to the rest of the industry. You don’t need huge marketing budgets to grab people’s attention if you are building something truly innovative.”
Industry Backing The studio describes itself as being “created by players for players” but boasts significant industry firepower in its corner. The team includes Dmitry Belianin, a well-known figure in the sector who is the co-founder of Blask and Menace, as well as Managing Partner at Already Media.
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Why this matters: British racing has a well-documented demographic problem; its core audience is aging. “Friday Night Live” is a direct attempt to fix this by blending high-stakes racing with the “experience economy” (DJs, nightlife vibes) that appeals to Gen Z and Millennials. Bringing SBK on board—a mobile-first, app-only sportsbook—is a perfect demographic fit, while the Racing Post adds the necessary credibility to ensure the actual racing product remains the focus.
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Arena Racing Company (ARC) has unveiled the strategic commercial lineup for its upcoming Friday Night Live series, confirming SBK as the Exclusive Betting Partner and The Racing Post as the Official Media Partner.
Set to launch in January 2026, Friday Night Live is a new initiative created in collaboration with youth-focused events company INVADES. The series is designed to overhaul the traditional race day experience, featuring fast-paced fixtures under floodlights, DJ sets, and significant entertainment elements sandwiched between races.
The Commercial Deal
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SBK: As the exclusive betting partner, the Smarkets-owned sportsbook will take naming rights and on-course branding for all 35 races. Crucially, these races will be broadcast live on mainstream television via ITV Racing as well as Sky Sports Research.
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The Racing Post: As the Official Media Partner, the publication will provide content, coverage, and promotion across its digital platforms, aiming to bridge the gap between established racing purists and the new audience ARC hopes to attract.
A High-Stakes Experiment The series is not just a marketing exercise; it carries serious sporting weight. Each of the five scheduled nights will feature over £200,000 in prize money. The fixtures will rotate across three of ARC’s all-weather tracks: Wolverhampton, Newcastle, and Southwell.
Management Commentary David Leyden Dunbar, Group Director of Commercial Strategy at ARC, was clear about the target audience:
“We have been very clear that one of the aims of Friday Night Live is to engage the next generation of racing fans… Both [partners] have shown real enthusiasm to work with us… as well as using the platform that these fixtures will offer them to also engage with more established racing and sports fans.”
Adam Baylis, Marketing Director at SBK, added:
“Friday Night Live [is] a fresh and engaging concept that brings a new energy to British racing. SBK has always been built around sport… our focus is on enhancing the live race day experience in a fun, social and responsible way.”
The 2026 Schedule The series kicks off immediately in the new year:
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9th Jan: Wolverhampton
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6th Feb: Newcastle
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20th Feb: Southwell
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20th March: Wolverhampton
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27th March: Newcastle
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