Balkans
BEGE Expo Announces “Gaming Start-UP Challenge 7.0” — A Premier Opportunity for Gaming Innovators
For the 16th edition of BEGE, one of the most important events in the gaming industry in the Balkans, the expo proudly brings back the “Gaming Start-UP Challenge 7.0” as a highlight of this year’s event. This exciting entrepreneurial competition returns to the BEGE and EEGS stage, offering start-ups a unique platform to showcase their innovations to industry leaders and investors.
The challenge is open to start-ups developing groundbreaking solutions relevant to the gaming industry. Whether your focus is on advanced payment methods, online gaming platforms, cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies, security solutions, or cutting-edge game development tools, your innovation has a place here. The competition also welcomes pioneering work in augmented and virtual reality, esports and live streaming, and responsible gaming technologies. In essence, any technology that enhances or revolutionizes the gaming or gambling experience fits the spirit of this challenge.
Participants will have the exclusive chance to pitch their start-up live on the EEGS stage, gaining invaluable exposure during the two-day BEGE exhibition. Beyond the stage, this event provides a vibrant networking environment to connect with potential partners, investors, and key stakeholders across the gaming ecosystem.
To apply, startups are required to pay a nominal participation fee of 100 euros to secure their spot. Selected applicants will receive a short questionnaire and be invited to prepare a concise presentation for the competition.
Don’t miss this opportunity to propel your gaming start-up into the spotlight and join the forefront of gaming innovation.
Apply now and take your place in shaping the future of the industry!
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Balkans
Expanse Studios Signs Content Distribution Agreement with MaxBet
Meridian Holdings Inc. announced that the Company’s subsidiary, Expanse Studios, a leading B2B iGaming content provider, has signed a strategic distribution agreement with MaxBet, one of Serbia’s leading omni-channel gaming operators and a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment. The agreement will enable Expanse to further expand the reach of its proprietary gaming portfolio across the Serbian market
By integrating with MaxBet’s established infrastructure, Expanse Studios gains expanded distribution through one of the region’s dominant operators. The partnership is already in full effect, with Expanse Studios’ suite of titles currently live and accessible to players.
“This agreement offers Expanse and Meridian direct access to Flutter’s increased global scale and capitalizes on the rising demand for our localized, high-performing content. With this collaboration, our focus remains on driving B2B growth through quality distribution and scalable partnerships with market-leading operators in regulated territories,” said Damjan Stamenkovic, CEO of Expanse Studios.
According to Statista, Serbia’s online gambling revenue is projected to grow to $186 million by 2029. MaxBet maintains an estimated 15-20% online market share in the country, making the firm a strong parter for potential increased revenue generation in one of Southeast Europe’s most dynamic regulated markets.
With more than 1500 B2B operator partnerships globally and a portfolio of over 70 proprietary titles, Expanse continues building distribution infrastructure in regulated markets where licensed operators require certified, compliant gaming content from established providers.
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Amusnet
Monte Casino Sofia Elevates its Premium Gaming Floor with Amusnet’s Type S32
Amusnet continues to expand its premium land-based presence in its domestic market, Bulgaria, through a new installation at the premium Monte Casino Sofia, where state-of-the-art Type S32 slot machines have been added to the venue’s gaming floor.
The Type S32 cabinet delivers a modern gaming experience through its sleek aesthetics, ergonomic construction and advanced functionality. The cabinet features dual 32-inch Full HD displays, immersive surround sound, dynamic LED lighting and a modern digital touch screen button deck. Additional player-focused features, such as wireless charging and the powerful Amuser Plus platform, ensure seamless gameplay and exceptional performance.
The installation at Monte Casino Sofia reflects the venue’s commitment to offering top-tier entertainment and reinforces the successful collaboration between the two companies.
“The installation of the machines was a strategic decision for us. Our partnership with Amusnet is a guarantee for success. As a Slot Manager, I am always looking for solutions that engage players. These machines combine classic style with modern dynamics, making them an essential addition to our slot mix,” said Velizar Bratoychev, Slot Manager at Monte Casino.
The Type S32 provides access to a rich portfolio of Amusnet’s most popular slot titles with AMUSEBOX game pack, which includes a fantastic variety of fruit and character games, engaging player mechanics, including Jackpot Cards, Buy Bonus, Free Spins and many more. The combination of immersive gameplay and premium cabinet design creates a highly engaging gaming environment tailored to the expectations of the users.
With this latest installation, Amusnet further strengthens its position as a provider of land-based gaming solutions, continuing to deliver premium products and long-term value to its casino partners across the region and beyond.
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Africa
MozzartBet is Live on Fast Track’s AI-native CRM Platform
MozzartBet, one of South-East Europe’s largest sports betting and gaming operators, has gone live with Fast Track CRM platform, rolling out the platform across its brands in the Balkans, Romania and Africa.
MozzartBet operates across a range of regulated markets, with brands in Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia, Romania, Malta, Kenya and Nigeria. The launch is the next step in MozzartBet’s player engagement strategy, as the operator continues to scale its multi-market presence and deepen the experience it delivers across its brands.
“We have been genuinely impressed with Fast Track from day one. Their team understood our operation, our markets, and what we needed to achieve – and the platform has lived up to it. Our CRM team is already running campaigns in ways we could not before, across all of our markets, and we are excited about what this partnership will let us build for our players going forward,” said Nemanja Savkovic, COO at MozzartBet.
The launch gives MozzartBet’s team a single real-time customer model across its brands, alongside Fast Track AI – the platform’s natural-language and agentic-workflow capabilities, which let operators interact with the platform conversationally and delegate end-to-end CRM tasks to AI agents.
“What MozzartBet have built across the Balkans and Africa is genuinely impressive. We are deeply aligned with their vision for where they are going, and we will continue to do everything we can to help them see that vision through,” said Simon Lidzén, Co-Founder and CEO of Fast Track.
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