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Playzia Partners with ITV Studios to Launch Love Island Game series

This multi-product deal will span over 3 years, committing to the development and release of 10 new games
Playzia, one of the fastest-growing iGaming content suppliers, has agreed a new partnership with ITV Studios, creator, producer and distributor of world-leading programmes, to develop and release a series of online games inspired by the global reality TV phenomenon, Love Island.
This multi-product deal will span over 3 years, committing to the development and release of 10 new games. The lineup will include an engaging mix of slot, crash, and instant play formats, with at least three titles set to launch in 2025. This ambitious collaboration is poised to blend Playziaâs expertise in gameplay innovation with the unforgettable elements of the beloved franchise. With Love Islandâs massive international following, the titles are set to reach a broad audience and will be available in key markets worldwide, with the exception of the US and Canada.
The first three titles in this series are scheduled to launch ahead of Love Island UKâs 2025 Summer season.This will be followed by a grand showcase of all three titles at iGB London, just ahead of the upcoming Love Island UK Summer season.
The first game of the series, Love Island: Love in a Spin, will combine electrifying features for maximum excitement: Mega Symbols to increase the chances of hitting big wins, and Win Multipliers to exponentially boost rewards. This first title will be followed by Love Island: Instant Match, an Instant Game that delivers quick, rewarding gameplay, and Love Island: Love Bus, a Crash Game packed with adrenaline-pumping action.
âThis brand relationship is an important step for Playzia as we bring one of the worldâs most beloved franchises to life in a new and interactive way,â said Vlad Modorcea, CPO at Playzia. âOur team is working tirelessly to create games that capture the magic of the original stories while delivering the cutting-edge features and gameplay players have come to expect from Playzia.â
Steve Watling, SVP Gaming, Global Partnerships, ITV Studios added: We are very excited to be launching these new Love Island iGaming products. The Love Island brand has now grown to over 27 territories and supplementing this success will be a great, new gaming line up from Playzia.
The partnership was brokered by PrimeTime Play. âIâm delighted to bring ITV and Playzia together for this exciting project and am looking forward to the first game going live early in 2025 with others to follow later in the year,â said Simon Murphy, CEO of PrimeTime Play.
In 2025, Love Island will be celebrating a decade of entertaining more than 36 million people,  making it the biggest reality show of the past decade. Additionally, since 2017, the popular dating show and all its affiliated shows have been streamed a massive 2 billion times.
Stay tuned for more updates as Playzia continues to push boundaries in the iGaming world, delivering unforgettable experiences for players who Love to Play.
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About Playzia
Playzia has been created by an industry veteran with 20+ years of successful track record in engaging players with games. Leveraging this experience, limitless energy, focus, ambition and passion resulted in Playzia being established in 2024. The companyâs mission is to become one of the most entertaining, fun and player-driven innovative online casino games content developers and distributors, creating games players just Love to Play. Playzia looks to position itself as iGaming industry leader in the online gaming market in a short period time with the combination of games with established mechanics and features, but very importantly also games which are innovative, varied, localised and most of all fun! The new journey has just begun! đ
For more information, please visit playzia.com. Contact us at [email protected]
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About ITV Studios
ITV Studios is a creator, producer, and distributor of world-leading programmes and formats that people canât get enough of. Connecting millions of people every day and shaping and reflecting the world they live in, ITV Studios is More Than TV. Its Brand & Licensing department is responsible for all global commercial activities, including sponsorship, brand licensing, consumer products, gaming, and live events. It represents a diverse portfolio, including scripted and non-scripted content, game shows, and kidsâ titles, which offers a wide range of commercial opportunities. Brands include The Voice, Hellâs Kitchen, Love Island, Iâm A Celebrity⌠Get Me Out of Here!, The Chase, Coronation Street, Schittâs Creek, The Last Unicorn, Thunderbirds, Space: 1999, The Prisoner, and more.
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David Mann Chief Executive Officer at Swintt
Martina Muscat joins Swintt as new Marketing Manager

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In-demand software provider appoints experienced iGaming marketing specialist to strengthen brand consistency and ensure all communications really resonate
Swintt, the sought-after software provider celebrated in the industry for its innovative approach to game design and player engagement, has announced it has appointed Martina Muscat as Marketing Manager.
Having previously spent six-and-a-half years at Play ân GO as Online Marketing Coordinator before enjoying a more recent spell as Marketing Specialist at IGT, Martina arrives in the role with bags of industry experience that will help Swintt improve its communications across all channels.
Among the primary responsibilities of the new position, Martina will be tasked with ensuring that every upcoming game launch from Swintt tells a story that truly resonates with global audiences and that a consistent approach is taken in regards to all future messaging surrounding the brand.
Of course, given Swintt already boasts a packed product portfolio that includes Premium, Select and Elysium Studios â Driven by Swintt titles, Martina will have plenty of inspiration to work with and can use the studioâs previous successes as the blueprint to drive improvement going forward.
Martina Muscat, Marketing Manager at Swintt, said: âIâm really excited to be joining Swintt as the new Marketing Manager at what is an incredibly important time for the brand. With players these days wanting experiences, trust and something that feels tailored to them, I believe Swinttâs mix of in-house creativity and partnerships has put us in a great position to meet their demands.
âWith a clear focus on regulated markets and a commitment to doing things the right way, Swinttâs huge portfolio of content means thereâs so much variety and creativity to work with â and for someone like me, thatâs marketing gold. Couple that with a great company culture thatâs both ambitious and collaborative and itâs the exact type of environment where I can do my best work.â
David Mann, Chief Executive Officer at Swintt, said: âWeâre delighted to welcome Martina to the Swintt team and believe her considerable experience in marketing will help us create an even more engaging and consistent brand persona as we continue to launch new games going forward.
âOne of the things that really struck me about Martina was her passion and enthusiasm for the role. She recognises that with new markets opening, rising player expectations and ever-evolving regulations, the pace of change in our industry is relentless â but rather than being put off by the challenges, sheâs sees the opportunities and is already thinking about how Swintt can capitalise.â
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Affiliate Industry
Affilka by SOFTSWISS Partners with Voluum for Smarter Affiliate Campaign Tracking

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Affilka by SOFTSWISS has announced a strategic partnership with the Voluum ad tracking and optimisation platform. The integration provides iGaming affiliates and operators with advanced tools to monitor, analyse, and optimise traffic, turning data insights into higher revenue and efficiency.
Affilkaâs API integration with Voluumâs advanced click-tracking system enables affiliates to manage traffic more efficiently and gain deeper insights to maximise campaign results. This collaboration unlocks powerful new features that support smarter decision-making:
- Fast and simple setup without postback creation, giving affiliates complete conversion data while eliminating unnecessary complexity and delays.
- Centralised traffic and player activity data in one place within the Voluum panel, making it easier to monitor performance and act on insights.
- Detailed tracking of campaigns and conversion events, enabling accurate ROI measurement and optimisation.
- Clear traffic funnel insights, helping affiliates understand player journeys and refine acquisition strategies by accessing data that was previously available only in Affilka.
- Automated campaign optimisation, reducing manual effort while maximising returns.
Gleb Bichan, Product Lead at Affilka by SOFTSWISS, shares: âAffiliate marketing success starts with data. By integrating Affilka with Voluum, we bring together two powerful platforms to give partners exclusive insights and a unified performance view in one place. This unique data enrichment creates new opportunities for smarter campaign optimisation, stronger decision-making, and ultimately, better business results.â
Operators relying on paid and affiliate traffic also benefit from this partnership with unified dashboards, centralised reporting, and role-based collaboration tools. They can analyse performance metrics such as sign-ups and first-time deposits in real time, gaining clearer insights to refine acquisition strategies.
Kamila Ĺuksza-Szpyt, Managing Director at Voluum, comments: âIn an era of tightening regulation and heightened transparency, the Affilka and Voluum integration revolutionises iGaming acquisition strategies. With centralised player information and no need for individual postbacks, operators can effortlessly optimise their campaigns and focus on what truly matters â acquiring quality players with ease.â
By integrating with Affilka, Voluum performance tracker gives affiliates sharper data and easier collaboration, while equipping operators with the automation and tracking they need to scale efficiently.
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About SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience in developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The companyâs product portfolio includes the Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 35,000 casino games, Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook Platform and the Jackpot Aggregator. The expert team, based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia, counts over 2,000 employees.
About Voluum
Voluum is an all-in-one ad tracking, optimization, and automation platform that helps iGaming operators and affiliates acquire high-quality players. With over 10 years of experience in performance marketing, Voluum integrates with top traffic sources, affiliate networks, and iGaming operators via s2s postback, pixel, or API. This delivers real-time data insights, simplifies campaign management, and prevents wasted budgets.Â
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3 Pigs of Olympus
Movers and Shakers: The Power of Visual Storytelling in iGaming

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âMovers and Shakersâ is a dynamic monthly column dedicated to exploring the latest trends, developments, and influential voices in the iGaming industry. Powered byâŻGameOnâŻand supported byâŻHIPTHER, this op-ed series delves into the key players, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes shaping the future of online gaming. Each month, industry experts offer their insights and perspectives, providing readers with in-depth analysis and thought-provoking commentary on whatâs driving the iGaming world forward. Whether youâre a seasoned professional or new to the scene, âMovers and Shakersâ is your go-to source for staying ahead in the rapidly evolving iGaming landscape.Â
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By Qianqian Liu, Head of Art and Animation at Gaming Corps
In iGaming, attention is fleeting. Players scroll through lobbies packed with hundreds of titles, and their decision to click on a game often happens in the space of a second or two. While mechanics and math models keep players engaged over time, itâs usually the artwork that determines whether they choose to play in the first place.
Over the course of my career in game art, I have seen how critical those first impressions are. High-quality visuals instantly communicate professionalism, entertainment value, and trustworthiness. They set the stage for the entire player experience. A game that looks polished and approachable has a far greater chance of being tried, while a title that looks confusing or underdeveloped risks being ignored entirely.
A clear example of this philosophy in action is Gaming Corpsâ hugely popular title 3 Pigs of Olympus. The game takes familiar Greek mythology and reimagines it through the lens of humour and charm, with Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades brought to life as playful piggy banks. The reinterpretation not only provides an immediate hook in the lobby but also creates a warm, entertaining atmosphere that resonates once the reels begin to spin.
Artwork as the emotional bridge
Artwork does more than simply attract attention; it acts as the emotional bridge between mechanics and the player. Even the most innovative math model will fall flat if it is not supported by visuals that spark curiosity, delight, or connection. In 3 Pigs of Olympus, what could have been a straightforward âthree potsâ mechanic is transformed into something more memorable through character-driven design. The piggy gods inject humour and personality, transforming a familiar structure into an engaging journey.
When players feel amused, intrigued, or invested in the visual world, they are more likely to keep playing. That emotional response extends gameplay beyond outcomes, making the process enjoyable in itself.
Collaboration from concept to delivery
At Gaming Corps, this philosophy is embedded in the creative process. Artists, designers, and developers work together from the very beginning of a project to ensure that visuals are not only beautiful but functional and aligned with gameplay.
During concept development, sketches and ideas are exchanged with constant input from design and development teams. This ensures clarity in symbols, smooth performance across devices, and readability in fast-paced play. By working as one unit, the final product achieves balance: artwork that is aesthetically striking while seamlessly supporting the game loop.
In a space where milliseconds of attention matter, this alignment makes a huge difference.
The measurable impact of artwork
The impact of quality artwork can be seen in tangible performance metrics. Games with clear, polished, and charming visuals tend to perform better in lobbies, as players are naturally drawn to them. Over time, strong visuals also influence retention, as players enjoy not only the mechanics but the personality and atmosphere of the game.
Clarity plays an important role in this. When symbols are instantly understandable, players can grasp the rules quickly, without unnecessary cognitive effort. This lowers friction and allows them to focus on enjoyment.
In the case of 3 Pigs of Olympus, this combination of charm and clarity translated into strong lobby performance and improved long-term engagement. These results reaffirm what I have long believed: visuals are not just surface-level appeal, but an integral driver of success.
Elevating visual design
For studios and artists looking to elevate their visual design, several principles can make a significant impact. Clarity should always come first: every symbol and element must be instantly readable, no matter the screen size. Personality, however, is what makes clarity memorable. A symbol that is both clear and charming creates a lasting impression.
Drawing from familiar themes can also be powerful, but the key lies in reinterpreting them in unexpected ways. Myths, stories, and cultural motifs are instantly recognisable, but when paired with humour or novelty, they stand out from the crowd. Consistency across all elements, from background art to UI, reinforces trust and gives the game a polished identity.
Most importantly, artists should not work in isolation. Visuals must be part of the game loop, enhancing the mechanics rather than sitting apart from them. When art is integrated into the full development process, it becomes more than decoration; it becomes a core driver of readability, emotion, and excitement.
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