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Amazon Games Expands Global Footprint with New Development Studio in Europe
Amazon Games announced it has opened a new game development studio in Europe, based in Bucharest, Romania. The studio expands Amazon’s commitment to developing and publishing games as it joins the ranks of the existing development teams in Orange County, Montreal, San Diego, and Seattle. The new studio will focus on supporting Amazon Games’ diverse portfolio of games now and in the future. Amazon Games is actively hiring to build out the talented team, with many active roles open now.
“Amazon Games is focused on developing and publishing great games, and we have an ambitious long-term roadmap in front of us,” said Christoph Hartmann, VP of Amazon Games. “Expanding our internal development teams into Europe was a natural next step for us as we tackle our broad portfolio. Bucharest is known as one of the top emerging European cities for game development and we look forward to tapping into the rich talent pool.”
Amazon Games has hired industry veteran Cristian Pana to lead the studio. Cristian brings more than 20 years of experience building video games, most recently serving as the Managing Director at Ubisoft Bucharest. Cristian’s experience spans some of video games’ biggest games and franchises, including Tom Clancy’s The Division, The Crew, Far Cry, and Avatar and diverse genres, from driving games, action adventure open world games to shooter RPGs.
“I’m thrilled to join Amazon Games at a time when the team is actively building across an exciting roadmap,” said Cristian Pana, Studio Head for Amazon Games Bucharest. “I’ve built and led outstanding teams in the past and I know this area of Europe is a hot spot for some of the very best talent in gaming.”
The new studio supports Amazon Games’ vision of developing and publishing games that foster community in and around its games. The expanding portfolio from Amazon Games includes two launched live-service games, New World and Lost Ark, announced projects including Tomb Raider, The Lord of the Rings, and Throne and Liberty, as well as unannounced projects from our San Diego and Montreal studios, and the independent studio Glowmade in the UK.
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Amusnet Introduces The Bonus Platform
Amusnet has introduced The Bonus Platform, a powerful and flexible solution designed to elevate promotional campaigns and optimise player engagement across both online and live casino games.
Built to scale, automate and simplify reward distribution, the Bonus Platform empowers operators with complete control over multiple bonus types, backed by real-time reporting and flexible awarding options. Now it’s easier than ever to configure, manage and optimise promotions with maximum efficiency and minimum setup time, thanks to the Platform’s intuitive design.
“The Bonus Platform is more than a rewards tool, it’s a growth engine. By giving operators the flexibility to award bonuses manually or automate them via promotions, we’re unlocking new ways to drive engagement, strengthen retention, and increase revenue. And this is just the beginning, as we have even more bonus types coming soon to keep expanding possibilities for our partners,” said Lazar Agatonovic, CTO at Amusnet.
Amusnet’s Bonus Platform launches with an initial suite of bonus types designed to give operators greater control and customisation over their promotions:
Free Spins — Award a set number of spins on eligible slots, ready to use instantly or saved for later.
Free Buy Bonus — Give players direct access to in-game bonus features without requiring players to trigger them through standard gameplay.
Lucky Spins — Automatically award spins based on predefined promotional conditions for real-time excitement.
Golden Chips — Elevate Live Casino play with bonus chips for live table games, stackable for extra thrill.
By combining versatile bonus types, manual and automated awarding, and real-time reporting into a single, unified system, the Bonus Platform delivers a scalable solution designed to evolve alongside operator needs.
The Bonus Platform streamlines promotional management, boosts retention and drives revenue growth through sustained player activity.
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Comtrade Gaming Announces New Partnership with Interwetten
Comtrade Gaming, a leading provider of advanced gaming technology, has announced a new partnership with Interwetten, one of the pioneers in the online gaming industry. Through this collaboration, CG Games — Comtrade Gaming’s in-house game studio — will be integrated into Interwetten’s casino offering, giving players access to fresh, innovative titles across multiple markets.
Founded in 1997, Interwetten is known for its award-winning customer service and a comprehensive portfolio that includes sports betting, live betting, casino, and games. The addition of CG Games further strengthens its commitment to offering players top-quality entertainment.
Szczepan Konrad Ścibor, Senior Casino Executive at Interwetten, said: “At Interwetten, we are always looking to enhance our portfolio with engaging content for our diverse player base. Partnering with Comtrade Gaming and adding CG Games enables us to deliver innovative titles that meet the highest standards of quality and engagement.”
Steven Valentine, Chief Commercial Officer at Comtrade Gaming, added: “We are thrilled to partner with Interwetten, a respected and innovative operator. This collaboration will bring CG Games to a wider audience and further our mission to deliver high-quality, localised content worldwide.”
This partnership marks another step in Comtrade Gaming’s expansion strategy and highlights its dedication to working with trusted operators in regulated markets worldwide.
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Push Gaming enjoys further Spanish market growth with Bally’s Interactive
B2B gaming supplier Push Gaming has significantly amplified its European presence, launching its portfolio of hit titles in Spain with the prominent operator Bally’s Interactive. This strategic move is part of the studio’s broader growth strategy to appeal to a wider range of markets and player profiles.
Bally’s Interactive now has access to a variety of Push Gaming titles, including legacy hits such as Jammin’ Jars and Wild Swarm, along with all of the supplier’s expansive roadmap of high-quality new games like recent hit Wild Swarm Triple Hive.
The Spanish activation builds upon an already robust collaboration between the two across the highly competitive UK market. Push Gaming is strategically focused on supporting its partners in newly regulated and key existing markets to achieve significant market share.
This latest launch will enable Push to further harness the impact of iGaming in Spain. According to the latest reports from the national regulator Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), 2024 saw record-breaking performance with GGR reaching a high of €1.45 billion, representing a substantial 17.6% increase from the previous year. Online casinos were the primary source of this revenue, generating €730.7 million in GGR (up 17%), with slots contributing €472.2 million.
This partnership showcases Push Gaming’s commitment to expanding its reach across key regulated global territories and driving the Push Gaming brand in line with its ambitious growth strategy.
Joanna Wren, Senior Commercial Operations Manager at Push Gaming, said: “Launching our portfolio in Spain with Bally’s Interactive continues our growth in Europe. Strengthening our partnership with this top-tier operator boosts our confidence for a successful future in the region.
“Our goal is to achieve significant market share by developing our game range to suit a wide variety of player profiles while maintaining the high quality we are known for. We’re confident that our established localisation strategy, combined with our exciting slot content and Bally’s Interactive’s outstanding support, will ensure our titles resonate strongly with players and drive significant growth in the region.”
Richard Harris, CCO at Bally’s Interactive, said: “We are excited to introduce Push Gaming titles to our platform and are proud to host its brand in Spain. Its games align perfectly with our commitment to providing Spanish players with the highest quality and most entertaining casino content.
“Given the impressive performance of Push Gaming’s titles with our UK brands, we believe its content will attract players and help maintain our success in this vibrant market.”
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