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Adrian Garton Joins Kwalee as Human Resources Vice-President

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June 21, 2023

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Garton to foster innovation, collaboration and employee wellbeing for continued success

Kwalee, a leading mobile, PC and console games developer and publisher, is pleased to announce the appointment of Adrian Garton as the game studio’s new Human Resources Vice-President. Garton brings a wealth of experience in equality, diversity and inclusion, talent acquisition, employee engagement and organizational development, making him an invaluable addition to the Kwalee leadership team.

In his new role at Kwalee, Garton is determined to build an even more robust learning and development function that empowers Kwalee staff to grow in their careers and innovate further. He aims to streamline the hiring processes to attract the best talent in the games industry and expand Kwalee’s reach into universities, internships and apprenticeships, forging valuable partnerships along the way.

With over 25 years of experience in human resources, Garton has worked in European, Indian and American-owned businesses, often as part of both regional and global teams. His journey began in the IT field, where he was responsible for IT operations and infrastructure technology. Although not a coder or developer, Garton’s proficiency with technology and understanding of infrastructure has provided him with a unique perspective when it comes to human resources strategies in the tech industry.

David Darling, founder and Chief Executive Officer for Kwalee, expressed his enthusiasm for Garton joining the team, stating: “We are delighted to welcome Adrian to Kwalee as our new Human Resources Vice-President. His extensive experience in people services, coupled with his tech background, brings a unique blend of skills that will benefit our team and contribute to our continued growth. Adrian’s passion for gaming and understanding of technology will help us continue to build an exceptional work environment where our teams can thrive.”

Garton himself shared his excitement about joining Kwalee, saying: “As a lifelong technology enthusiast and avid gamer, I am thrilled to be part of the Kwalee family. The opportunity to combine my passion for technology with my expertise in people services is truly exciting. I look forward to collaborating with the talented teams at Kwalee, fostering an inclusive and innovative work culture and supporting the company’s mission to create the most fun games for the world’s players.”

But the impact doesn’t stop here. Garton recognizes the importance of attracting top talent to fuel Kwalee’s future success. With his expertise, he will streamline the hiring processes, ensuring they are efficient and effective in identifying the brightest minds in the games industry. How will it benefit Kwalee? By bringing in fresh perspectives, diverse skill sets and a wealth of new ideas that will push the boundaries of gaming even further.

Visit the Kwalee website to learn about careers at the games studio and browse the current vacancies. There’s a range of roles available in game development, design, programming, art, engineering, data science, human resources, marketing and more. Kwalee has studios in Leamington Spa (UK), Bengaluru (India), Beijing (China), Almada (Portugal) and a sizeable remote team, offering competitive benefits, a supportive work environment and opportunities for growth and development.

For partnership enquiries related to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), staff engagement or other collaborative opportunities, please contact us at https:// Kwalee.com/ contact-us/. We value partnerships that promote inclusion, creativity, social responsibility and innovation.

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RTG Announces Evive Australia as the First Innovation to Take the Stage at Pitch!

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October 15, 2025

George Miller

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Regulating the Game (RTG) has announced Evive Australia as the first innovation to take the stage at Pitch! – part of the annual RTG gathering in Sydney in March.

The event will take place at the famous Sydney Opera House on 9 March 2026, as part of the sixth edition of the international regulatory and industry conference.

Evive is an app designed to help people change how they play or seek support for gambling harms. Created by Sam DeMello, a tech specialist drawing on his lived experience of gambling harm, and supported by Jay Robinson, a safer-gambling expert with over two decades of harm-minimisation and prevention experience, Evive Australia aims to deliver personalised tools, resources and pathways for anyone seeking to reduce risk or access help.

“Evive brings together real-world experience, clinical expertise and technology to create an accessible and credible platform for change. Pitch! was conceived to spotlight exactly these kinds of innovations – ideas that challenge convention, improve safeguards and reimagine the future of regulation and industry practice,” said Paul Newson, Principal at Vanguard Overwatch and founder of Regulating the Game.

“Evive isn’t just another app, it’s a bridge between lived experience, behavioral science and practical support. It shows that compliance and compassion can coexist, and when they do, everyone benefits. The app gives regulators and operators confidence in credible harm reduction tools, while giving people a safe, stigma free path to change,” Robinson said.

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Hacksaw Gaming Goes Live with bet365 Brazil

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October 15, 2025

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Celebrating yet another market expansion together, Hacksaw Gaming and bet365 are now live in Brazil, via Light & Wonder.

Currently sporting their very own superhero in the form of the branded Spinman slot, bet365 Brazil users can look forward to an array of Hacksaw Gaming slots becoming available very soon.

Hacksaw and bet365 already boast a long-standing partnership, with content live in a notable amount of markets, including Mexico, Ontario and the UK. This is yet another standout go-live that highlights both their relationship and their shared ambition of bringing innovative, quality content to users worldwide. By continuing to expand alongside industry leaders like bet365, Hacksaw reinforces its commitment to delivering boundary-pushing content to players worldwide, while strengthening its position as a key supplier in regulated markets.

A spokesperson at bet365 said: “We’re thrilled to extend our partnership with Hacksaw Gaming into the Brazilian market. Our players are always looking for fresh and engaging content, and Hacksaw’s portfolio has proven time and again to deliver exactly that. We’re confident this expansion will be a big hit with our growing audience in Brazil.”

Marcus Cordes, Operational CEO of Hacksaw Gaming, said: “Going live with bet365 in Brazil is a proud moment for us. Latin America is a key growth region for our industry, and to expand with one of the biggest names in the industry showcases the strength of our content and the trust we’ve built through our partnership. We look forward to entertaining new players with our unique and innovative titles.”

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Shacks Evolution Announce Strategic Partnership with Moja Group

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October 15, 2025

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Shacks Evolution Studios, a leader in mobile-first gaming innovation, has announced a strategic partnership with Moja Group Inc., the parent company of Mojabet, one of Africa’s top online betting platforms.

This collaboration aims to redefine Africa’s iGaming experience through locally inspired, high-performance digital entertainment. As part of this partnership, Shacks Evolution Studios is launching two exclusive instant games: Mojawheel and Moja Citadel fully customised for Mojabet users.

These titles will be accompanied by a broader rollout of Shacks Evolution’s instant games portfolio, now accessible to audiences across multiple African markets.

“At Shacks Evolution Studios, we believe in creating games that resonate with the environment and culture of the people playing them. This partnership with Moja Group allows us to bring cutting-edge gameplay to millions while staying true to the realities of Africa’s digital landscape, including low network availability and diverse cultural tastes,” said Kwame Mensah, CEO of Shacks Evolution Studios.

“This collaboration is about more than just gaming, it’s about celebrating African creativity and delivering world-class entertainment with a local touch. By working closely with Shacks Evolution Studios, we are offering our Mojabet users something truly unique, games that feel like they were made just for them,” said Amina Diallo, Chief Marketing Officer at Moja Group Inc.

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