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Playson invests in talented workforce with trio of promotions
Michael Tadross, Christos Zoulianitis and Martyna Scieszka set to lead respective units for award-winning provider
Playson, the fast-growing digital entertainment supplier, has revamped its corporate strategy with three internal promotions that align with the company’s ambitious business plans.
Michael Tadross, who has been with Playson for over six years, has been promoted to Director of Account Management. His new role will see him take even greater strategic leadership of the Account Management department and influence its further advancement.
Christos Zoulianitis has been promoted to Director of Market Strategy. His responsibilities now include developing and executing the company’s overall business strategy, introducing a new commercial approach that will secure market growth and brand exposure to all key focus markets.
Having started as an Account Manager in 2018, this is Zoulianitis’ third internal promotion at Playson, previously working under Head of Partnerships, showcasing his ability to communicate the organisation’s strategic vision and objectives by coordinating and evaluating strategic plans and initiatives.
Martyna Scieszka is now Head of Compliance following a strong performance since joining Playson just 14 months ago, providing the confidence for the studio she is ready to embrace additional responsibilities in a more senior role. Scieszka will spearhead Playson’s Compliance unit, fostering a culture of excellence as the company looks to extend its reach across regulated markets worldwide.
The latest promotions demonstrate the superior talent of Playson’s wider team and the company’s ongoing commitment to delivering career progression for its people, following the announcement of Vsevolod Lapin’s move to Deputy CEO last month.
Michael Tadross, Director of Account Management at Playson, said: “I am really excited to get started in my new role here at Playson.
“We have a unified team of experienced Account Managers and, as we continue to pursue our goal of expansion within regulated markets, I’m thrilled to further lead the team in facilitating Playson’s continued growth through striving to provide a first-class experience to our valued business partners.”
Christos Zoulianitis Director of Market Strategy at Playson, said: “For one of the long-serving members of the Playson team, I am delighted to be recognised with my promotion to Director of Market Strategy.
“Throughout my tenure we have experienced some good times and other more challenging ones, but with a clear vision in place coinciding with our ambitious growth plans, I am confident we can reach our goals.”
Martyna Scieszka, Head of Compliance at Playson, said: “Having worked in the iGaming industry for over a decade now, it’s great to now use my experience to enhance the compliance team at Playson.
“Our enhanced growth strategy is rapidly taking shape and I hope we can continue to secure some exciting licences.”
Alex Ivshin, CEO at Playson, said: “It brings us great pleasure make promotions from within the company. Michael, Christos and Martyna thoroughly deserve their new positions within Playson’s senior team.
“All three have demonstrated all the characteristics that we look for in our senior team as we continue to build and reach our goals. It’s great to know we have their experience and leadership.”
Operator adds RubyPlay slots including Elephant Stampede, Diamond Explosion® 7s and Mayan Cache to its online platform.
RubyPlay has partnered with South African operator World Sports Betting to roll out a selection of the supplier’s slot titles on the bookmaker’s online platform.
Under the agreement, World Sports Betting has integrated RubyPlay Studios games including Elephant Stampede, Diamond Explosion® 7s and Mayan Cache.
RubyPlay said South Africa remains a key market in its international growth strategy. The supplier entered the country in 2023 and said the World Sports Betting deal builds on a series of local partnerships.
Dima Reiderman, CCO at RubyPlay, said: “South Africa has been a real focus for us since we entered the market three years ago, and the traction we have seen in that time makes this partnership with World Sports Betting a genuinely engaging one. They are an established, highly respected brand and adding our portfolio to their platform is a strong example of how we are continuing to establish ourselves as a tier-one supplier across regulated markets.
“World Sports Betting has a deep understanding of their players and a clear vision for how they want to grow their offering. That kind of operator mindset is what we look for in a long-term partnership, and it gives us a strong foundation to build on together in what remains one of the most intriguing markets worldwide.”
Ryno Du Plessis, Chief Operating Officer at World Sports Betting, added: “Our focus is on delivering a high-quality iGaming experience, with a high breadth of standout content playing a key role. RubyPlay stands out as a quality content supplier, not only for the strength of its portfolio, but for its clear approach to game development and delivery.
“Their ecosystem model supports long-term player engagement, which aligns with our strategy as we grow our offering. Bringing in-demand titles such as Elephant Stampede, Diamond Explosion® 7s and Mayan Cache to our players is an exciting move, and we see strong potential in the partnership moving forward.”
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Dan Brown Business Development Manager at Foxium
Games Global and Foxium launch Reels Avenue Link&Win slot
New 5×4 Vegas-themed title adds four Link&Win modifiers and four-tier jackpots, with a stated top payout of 10,000x.
Games Global has launched Reels Avenue Link&Win
, developed with its exclusive studio partner Foxium. The new Vegas-themed slot is a 5×4 title built around a Link&Win mechanic, four feature modifiers and four-tier jackpots, with the company stating win potential of up to 10,000x.
The base game uses classic slot symbols including BARs, bells and fruits. Collect symbols on reels one and five award the value of all money symbols landing simultaneously.
Coloured money symbols feed meters beside the reels and can randomly trigger the Link&Win bonus. In the feature, cash and jackpot coins drop on two 5×4 grids. Four modifiers can apply: Collect Club (adds up cash symbols on the same grid), Twin Heart (replicates value to the adjacent grid), Multi Spade (increases prizes by up to 5x) and Boost Diamond (increments up to four random cash symbols).
The game includes four jackpots that can be enhanced by jackpot tokens in the base game and are awarded when diamonds are collected in each bonus round.
Dan Brown, Business Development Manager at Foxium, said: “There will always be a place for Vegas-themed slots, and for us, it is less about trying to replicate that style, and more about how we can rework it for the modern player. This release provides that nostalgia, but delivers the depth in gameplay that we know drives engagement.”
Dave Reynolds, Director of Games Strategy and Partner Management at Games Global, added: “Foxium have a real knack for building games that grab attention right from the get-go. Reels Avenue Link&Win takes the classic Vegas slot and drags it firmly into the modern era – four distinct Link&Win modifiers, four-tier jackpots, and audiovisual design that delivers on every level.”
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World Class Kick Off Dream Drop is the supplier’s first football slot and adds a sportsbook-style feature ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Relax Gaming has released World Class Kick Off Dream Drop, the latest entry in its Dream Drop jackpot series and the supplier’s first football-themed slot.
The company positions the launch around the 2026 World Cup, pitching the game as a cross-sell product aimed at sports bettors as well as casino players.
World Class Kick Off Dream Drop includes six progressive jackpots, including a €2 million MEGA Jackpot, according to Relax Gaming.
The title also introduces Relax Gaming’s Bet Slip feature, which lets players place side bets on specific symbols during gameplay for additional rewards. The supplier describes it as an “industry-first” mechanic designed to bring a sportsbook-style layer into a slot.
Tony O’Mahony, Chief Product Officer at Relax Gaming, said: “The new Bet Slip feature brings an exciting layer of engagement inspired by sports betting, while still delivering the huge jackpot potential players expect from our Dream Drop Jackpots. This one will appeal to casino players and sports punters who enjoy the chance to win big!”
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