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Casino Slots & Product Focus: Technical Talks Take Centre Stage at CasinoBeats Summit
The visitors of the SBC’s CasinoBeats Summit (23-25 May) can expect a comprehensive examination of the technical aspects of online casino gaming, through expert-led panels covering the latest technologies, game design and mathematics shaping the industry’s future.
Held at Malta’s InterContinental Hotel, the central stage (Conference Room 1) of the event will feature two tracks, each for a day: ‘Casino Slots Focus’ track on Wednesday, 24 May and ‘Casino Product Focus’ track on Thursday, 25 May, providing valuable insights based on years of experience and research.
The star-studded lineup of speakers will include industry creatives and tech-savvy profiles such as CTOs, product specialists, game developers, and casino experts, who will help the audience get a better grasp of the cutting-edge ideas and innovations shaping the future of casino games. Topics of discussion will include creating immersive player experiences, player psychology and game RTP complexities, incentivising players responsibly, new game releases and components, the future role of aggregators, and crash games, among others.
Top industry CTOs will take the stage during the ‘CTO Panel: Integrating Emerging Technologies’ panel session to discuss their plans for incorporating cutting-edge technologies at a time when Meta is working towards bringing VR technology to the mainstream. The operator perspective will be presented by Jacinto Barbosa (CTO, Solverde) and Julian Jares (CTO, Bingosoft), with Clinton Cutajar (CTO, Media Troopers), representing the affiliate view. The panel will be moderated by David Alamango (CTO, Videoslots).
The ‘Game Mechanics – Pushing Innovation vs Going Back to Basics’ panel will offer an inside look into the technicalities of casino games. Top casino game specialists will be posed with the million-dollar question: While other industries (like video gaming) are incorporating new and innovative approaches, traditional fruit slot games remain the most popular in the online casino worlds. Can we strive for more innovation in game mechanics and move away from the basics? Asko Heiskanen (Head of Game Studio, Veikkaus), Elena Shaterova (CCO, 7777 Gaming) and Daniel Eskola (Head of Research & Development, Relax Gaming) will offer their perspectives.
Ending the first day of the conference, the panel ‘Know Your Player – What to Do With All That Data?’ explores how accessible data is analysed for personalised experiences and differentiation in product offerings via the creation of behavioural profiles. Operator representatives Alexandru Ababei (ROW & Canada Campaign Manager), James Zerafa (COO, Winners.bet), and Jennifer Duarte Ceballos (Head of CRM & Casino, Cashmio) will share their insights.
The ‘Crypto vs. FIAT Casino – Is the Gap Narrowing?’ panel will compare traditional FIAT casinos to crypto casinos, as the latter are growing substantially, in terms of reward systems, promotions, game mechanics and compliance. Panellists Lars Rosenberg (CEO, oshi.io), Christoffer Andersson (COO, 500 .casino), Matej Novota (Head of Data and Complaints, CasinoGuru) and Christopher Dalli (CEO, L&L Europe) will discuss which type of casino offers the best player experience. ProdMark 365 Founder Mark Grech will moderate the panel.
Rasmus Sojmark, CEO & Founder of SBC, said: “CasinoBeats stands out as one-of-a-kind event that facilitates targeted discussions on the future of the casino industry and delving into the technical details and innovative thinking behind developing new casino titles in a rapidly growing and competitive landscape. I am impressed with the topics and the speakers on this agenda and cannot wait to welcome some of the savviest tech people in the industry on stage.”
The Conference Room 1 agenda concludes with the ‘Developer Pitch Competition,’ where ten rising studios will battle it out for the newly-introduced ‘Game Studio Spotlight’ award. Each studio pitches their slot game to expert judges after showcasing it to the audience in the game lounge the previous day. The winner, determined by a 50/50 combination of public votes and judge scores, will be announced at the Thursday evening Game Developer Awards (requires a separate ticket).

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Tabcorp Appoints Vivian Stewart as Non-executive Director
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Tabcorp Holdings Limited (Tabcorp) announced the appointment of Vivian Stewart to the Tabcorp Board as a Non-Executive Director, subject to the receipt of the required regulatory approvals.
Mr Stewart is a leading telecommunications and technology Non-Executive Director with 17 years of experience on public company boards. He is a Non-Executive Director of ASX-listed technology company Superloop Limited where he is Chair of the Risk and Compliance Committee. Mr Stewart brings significant executive experience to Tabcorp, including most recently as Chief Operating Officer of global enterprise software company Bigtincan. Mr Stewart also founded corporate advisory firm Callafin where he advised on M&A transactions and capital raisings for both public and private companies.
Tabcorp Chair Brett Chenoweth said: “We’re pleased to welcome Vivian to the Tabcorp Board. He’s an experienced director with a deep knowledge of the telecommunications and technology sectors,which is critical as it underpins a large part of our business. His deep knowledge will be invaluable as we continue to evolve and innovate our product offerings.
“Vivian also brings substantial commercial experience to the business and we’re looking forward to adding his skillsets to the composition of our Board.”
Mr Stewart will be formally appointed as a Director following the receipt of necessary approvals. In the meantime, he will act as an Observer on the Board from 1 November 2025.
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TaDa Gaming Deepens Italian Market Reach via Eurobet Deal
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Following TaDa’s recent signing in Italy with Octavian Lab, a new agreement has been reached to enable content distribution though Eurobet. Part of global provider Entain, Eurobet is a state licenced operator with a significant presence online and through its substantial retail network.
This strategic collaboration will enable wider access across Italy to TaDa’s 200+ portfolio and see Eurobet clients enjoy leading games including Charge Buffalo-ASCENT, Devil Fire 2 and Jackpot Joker.
Already known in Italy as the No.1 provider for fish-shooting titles, including Ocean King Jackpot, Mega Fishing and Dinosaur Tycoon II, TaDa is building its name for originality to ensure operator differentiation in a crowded market.
With player engagement tools GiftCode and WIN CARD proven to increase retention, alongside creative streamer marketing campaigns, TaDa’s expertly localised content is shaping success for operators, aggregators and player experiences.
Facilitated by its latest licence from the UKGC and with ongoing certification for the Portuguese market, TaDa is focusing on extending brand awareness across Italy and all regulated European jurisdictions.
Headquartered in Rome, Eurobet has been driving sports betting and gaming innovation in Italy since 2007 following the introduction of local regulation. Subsequently, Eurobet has grown into one of the most recognised and trusted gaming brands in Italy.
Specialising in delivering high-quality, fully compliant gaming and betting content tailored to the Italian market, Eurobet operates an omnichannel strategy with strong performance across both online and retail.
Its continued focus on user experience, product innovation and partner-driven content development ensures it remains a preferred destination for exciting and secure gaming experiences.
Rome-based software provider Octavian Lab works with major brands including Eurobet, Snaitech, Sisal and Betfair, leading it to be named Best Aggregator of the Year at the 2024 EGR Italy Awards.
Ray Lee, Director of Business Development at TaDa Gaming, said: “The Italian market is a key destination for us. Working with a company of Eurobet’s scale and reputation is another milestone reached for our growth strategy in Europe. We are looking forward to working together.”
Claudia De Santis, Head of Gaming Integrations & Operations at Eurobet, said: “We are excited to partner with TaDa Gaming and to bring its innovative content to our players, further strengthening our commitment to a diverse and high-quality gaming offering.”
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SYNOT Games Partners with Golden Park PT
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SYNOT Games has strengthened its position in the vibrant Portuguese iGaming market through a new partnership with Golden Park PT, bringing its signature energy, creativity and certified games to an audience eager for world-class entertainment.
With the first wave of games now live, including Realm of Lions, Money Vaults and the fiery fan-favourite Chilli Joker, Golden Park PT players can dive into an immersive game experience, powered by SYNOT’s engaging features, polished visuals and rock-solid performance. And that’s just the beginning.
This partnership marks another important milestone in SYNOT Games’ regulated market expansion strategy, aligning with one of Europe’s most promising iGaming regions. Portugal is home to a fast-growing community of players who know what they want: innovative titles, instant play, mobile-ready gameplay and the kind of quality that stands out.
Golden Park PT will progressively gain access to SYNOT’s full certified portfolio, over 200 titles designed to meet the highest technical and compliance standards of the Portuguese regulator. The rollout ensures seamless delivery and localised content for maximum impact from day one.
“We’re excited to bring our games to Portugal and to do it with a strong partner like Golden Park PT. This is a market full of energy and potential, and we’re confident that our titles will strike a chord with players looking for fresh, premium entertainment built on solid, regulated foundations,” said Martina Krajčí, Chief Commercial Officer at SYNOT Games.
Oriana, Operations Manager for Portugal, adds Golden Park’s perspective: “We are delighted to welcome SYNOT Games to our platform. Their content adds real variety and depth to our casino offer, and we’re excited to roll out their portfolio to our players in Portugal.”
As the SYNOT Games footprint continues to grow across Europe, partnerships like this one reflect the company’s ongoing commitment to quality, compliance and creating unforgettable gaming moments wherever players are.
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