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SOFTSWISS Expands Men’s Health Initiative with Global Movember
SOFTSWISS, a leading iGaming software provider, is strengthening its commitment to men’s health with an expanded lineup of activities for Movember, an ambitious initiative focused on saving the lives of men all around the world.
Building on the success of its debut participation in 2023, the company is stepping up its efforts to support both physical and mental well-being while encouraging open communication among employees. With the slogan ‘Talk It Out! Act It Out!’, the 2024 campaign highlights the importance of addressing critical health issues, including prostate and testicular cancer, as well as mental health challenges. Launched two decades ago, Movember has grown into a global movement with over five million supporters, aiming to measurably improve health outcomes for men by 2030.
This year, eleven SOFTSWISS’ senior and middle managers have stepped forward as project ambassadors, using their social media platforms to raise awareness. The popular Moustache Challenge will also feature participants starting November clean-shaven and proudly showcasing their moustaches at the month’s end. New activities include launching an anonymous mental health support channel for SOFTSWISS’ staff in collaboration with an online psychological counselling service. Additionally, to fully bring the campaign to life across SOFTSWISS offices, a table football tournament will be held in Warsaw, Poznan, and Tbilisi.
Ivan Montik, Founder of SOFTSWISS, commented: “Without good health, we cannot thrive in life or in business. In our busy lives, it is too easy to overlook our well-being. At SOFTSWISS, we wholeheartedly embrace the ‘WE CARE’ value – not only in our work but also in caring for ourselves and each other. This Movember, we encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect on what truly matters. Prioritising self-care is essential for building a successful future. Together, we can foster a culture of health and well-being that strengthens our community.”
Movember is part of a broader set of impactful initiatives supported by SOFTSWISS, including global health campaigns like Pink October, during which the company reimburses ultrasound and mammogram tests for its female employees. SOFTSWISS’ commitment to fostering top-tier working conditions has been well-noticed in the iGaming industry. Earlier this year, the company was honoured with the prestigious “Employer of the Year” nomination win at the SBC Awards.
About SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience in developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 23,500 casino games, the Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook software and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS revolutionised the industry by introducing the world’s first Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution. The expert team, based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia, counts over 2,000 employees.
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New content partnership sees maverick game studio hit Octavian Lab platform
Award-winning game studio Peter & Sons has amped up its presence in the Italian market thanks to a new deal with Octavian Lab.
Rome-based software provider Octavian is a major supplier of igaming solutions to the Italian market, and the deal sees it become one of Peter & Sons’ main aggregate partners in Italy. The company powers big players like Entain-owned Eurobet, Snaitech, Sisal, Betfair and many others. Octavian Lab has recently received a special mention as best aggregator of the year during EGR Italy awards 2024.
Under the new partnership, Peter & Sons first went live with Italian gaming powerhouse Eurobet. Founded in 1995, the brand is an igaming pioneer, having offered digital betting since 1999. As a land-based sports betting operator, it’s one of the most recognizable gaming brands in Italy.
Peter & Sons has been wowing the industry since its 2019 formation with a stream of games that dare to be different.
Drawing on influences from everything from cult comic books and cartoons to obscure science fiction, and with an emphasis on storytelling, audio-visual excellence and playability, the maverick Barcelona-based studio is creating some of the most strikingly original and avant garde casino games on the market today.
The studio picked up three awards at the recent MiGEA Malta iGaming Excellence Awards 2024, including Best New Slots Developer of The Year.
Yann Bautista, Founder and Commercial Director at Peter & Sons said: “Our games have already proved popular in Italy, so to move forward with a really big player like Octavian Lab was the next logical step. Italy is a very exciting market that has doubled in size over the last seven years, and we’re thrilled to increase our reach significantly through this deal.”
Emanuele Nocentelli, CEO at Octavian Lab said: “Our platform powers some of the biggest names in Italian gaming, and that means we always want leading-edge content. Peter & Sons are a breath of fresh air. There’s no one reimagining casino gaming quite like Peter & Sons, and the result is a portfolio of inventive and unparalleled games that have a unique power to delight.”
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Stacked Walking Wilds and Power Reset feature deliver 3,000x win potential
Independent slots studio Thunderkick has unveiled Split Happens, the latest addition to its product portfolio that combines a quirky bowling theme with Walking Wilds and respins to provide a unique and compelling gaming experience.
The action takes place across a classic 5×3 grid, where winning combinations can be formed both ways to help unlock 3,000x maximum wins.
Base game action is enhanced by Walking Stacked Wilds, which award a minimum of two respins whenever reels two, three or four are filled with bowling pin Wild symbols. Wilds are transformed into Stacked Wilds and move one position toward the outside of the reels with each respin, boosting wins until they leave the grid.
If a Walking Stacked Wild lands on reel three, the Split Happens feature is triggered, cutting the icon in half and placing a Stacked Wild on both reels two and four before respins commence.
The bonus round is activated when three bowling ball scatters are collected in the bonus meter, with five Free Spins awarded. During the feature, a multiplier remains in place above the reels, which increases by 1x with each respin and is applied to all wins featuring a Stacked Wild.
Every time a Stacked Wild lands, the Power Reset feature resets the Free Spins counter to 5, while retaining the existing multiplier to significantly increase wins.
Split Happens is a vibrant addition to Thunderkick’s constantly evolving product portfolio that showcases the provider’s distinctive approach to game creation, leveraging its best-in-class production team to deliver immersive and entertaining gameplay.
Mike Collins, Game Product Owner at Thunderkick, said: “We continually strive to diversify our product portfolio to appeal to a broad player base. Split Happens is our latest creation that combines whimsical graphics with 3,000x win potential to provide something a little different for players.
“In a highly competitive market, embracing themes rarely utilised allows us to stand out as a brand and provide real value for our operator partners.”
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Cisco and MGM Resorts International announced that the companies have signed a Whole Portfolio Agreement (WPA), empowering MGM Resorts with the majority of Cisco’s software portfolio. This includes cybersecurity, software defined networking, software defined-WAN, digital experience assurance, full-stack observability, data center, and services. This agreement spans 5.5 years, benefiting guests and employees across all of MGM Resorts’ properties.
Recognized as one of FORTUNE Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies, MGM Resorts operates some of the most famous resorts and casinos in the world. It prides itself on delivering a winning combination of quality entertainment, luxurious destinations, and exceptional guest experience.
The agreement will enable the automation of MGM Resort’s network. This will pave the way for future location services and next-generation machine learning applications in the gaming and hospitality industry, unlocking new channels of guest engagement. Additionally, Cisco technology will ensure uptime and security—essential for the delivery of exceptional guest experiences in its 24/7 operations.
“Guests expect world-class hospitality from MGM Resorts, and technology helps us deliver. The new agreement with Cisco will give our employees the technology, speed and agility they need as we continue to deliver amazing guest experiences at all MGM Resorts’ destinations,” said Branden Newman, Chief Technology Officer at MGM Resorts International.
Cisco and MGM Resorts’ relationship dates back many years, with Cisco technology playing an integral role in MGM Resorts’ operations.
The WPA strengthens this relationship. Together, the companies will ensure MGM Resorts’ employees have secure access to all applications so they can continue to transform the business. Additionally, the deployment supports MGM Resorts’ sustainability goals as Cisco’s portfolio can be used to reduce emissions, improve resource efficiency, and enable more circular business models.
“At Cisco, we securely connect everything to make anything possible. We are excited to continue our partnership with MGM Resorts in this next phase of their digital transformation. With decades of technology and expertise, Cisco aims to help MGM Resorts navigate into the future and simplify processes to drive innovation at scale,” said Scott Herren, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Cisco.
“As the lead Cisco partner on this WPA, we look forward to delivering the outcomes expected by MGM Resorts as part of its digital transformation plans. Equipped with data from across the business, we can predict and proactively address MGM Resorts’ technology and communication needs to deliver an exceptional customer experience,” said Marco Mohajer, President of Technologent.
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