iGaming

Industry platform and software provider EveryMatrix has expanded its services into games development by investing in Marbella-based games developer Spearhead Studios. Recently acquired from Gaming Innovation Group and led by the firm’s former managing director Mathias Larsson, the team’s previously created Book of Souls enjoyed over twenty million game rounds in the first ten months post-launch. Plans for the future include finishing multiple video slots projects …

Plans to launch the regulated Netherlands online gambling marketplace have been delayed for a further six months to 1 June 2021. Dutch Justice Minister Sander Dekker confirmed the six-month delay to the Kamer (parliament) on Friday 15 November, with Netherlands gambling regulatory authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) informing industry stakeholders. The KSA said that the delay is related to a review of …

Lottery games provider Helio Gaming has promoted Keith Galea from Chief Operating Officer (COO) to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Having joined the company in June, Galea has impressed sufficiently to convince Richard Mifsud, the previous CEO, to move himself to a consultancy role focusing on “promising new markets” in growth areas such as Asia and Africa. “We are making in-roads …

Online gambling group 888 Holdings has defended its decision to put non-executive chairman Brian Mattingley up for re election, citing Mattingley’s wealth of experience within the gambling industry as a key factor.  The decision follows on from a meeting with investors in which 21% voted against re-election of Mattingley at the company’s annual meeting in May. Mattingley’s re-election faced opposition …

Industry workplace diversity, inclusion and equality program The All-in Diversity Project (AiDP) has launched a ‘Membership Scheme’ to improve industry-wide mentorship and development of workplace talent. The AiDP’s Membership Programme is open to both corporations and individuals, and offers a range of benefits including being added to the Member Directory and discounts to industry events, both of which are included in the free …

Peter Ekmark has been appointed as the new CEO for Internet Vikings, a hosting and SEO content provider for the iGaming industry. A month after securing its first major acquisition through Costa PBN, he arrives as part of a new series of changes for the company called ‘Internet Vikings 2.0’. Formerly of William Hill, Jackpotjoy and Unibet, Ekmark has a …