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The Stars Group Recognized With Industry Honors
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The Stars Group today announced that its flagship poker brand and global online poker leader, PokerStars, and certain of its senior management have been recognized for management, operational excellence and innovation.
PokerStars won Poker Operator of the Year at the Gaming Intelligence Awards and Online Poker Operator of the Year at both the International Gaming Awards and the Global Gaming Awards. The Gaming Intelligence Awards honor operators based on results compiled by the industry media company from a panel of gaming industry experts. The International Gaming Awards are produced by Clever Duck Media, which publishes the iGaming Post online daily newspaper and the annual Women In Gaming Awards. The Global Gaming Awards are powered by Gambling Insider and a panel of 50 expert judges select winners with the process officially adjudicated by KPMG Isle of Man, to ensure fairness and transparency.
The awards ceremonies took place during the annual ICE Totally Gaming conference, which is considered the online gaming industry’s most important week with industry executives and regulators gathering in London for conferences, gala events and multiple industry award presentations.
Members of The Stars Group’s senior management were also selected by an independent panel of industry experts for inclusion into the Gaming Intelligence Hot 50, a list that recognizes some of the most innovative and inspiring individuals in the online gaming industry. The Stars Group’s Chief Executive Officer, Rafi Ashkenazi, Sky Betting & Gaming’s Chief Executive Officer, Ian Proctor, PokerStars Casino’s Director of Product, Innovation and Operations, Asaf Noifeld, and The Stars Group’s Senior Vice President of Strategy and Operations, USA, Matt Primeaux, were each selected to the annual list.
“I am extremely proud to see the industry recognize our company again this year. Each award we win is credit to our products but more importantly the people behind them,” said, Mr. Ashkenazi.
About The Stars Group:
The Stars Group is a provider of technology-based product offerings in the global gaming and interactive entertainment industries. Its brands have millions of registered customers globally and collectively are leaders in online and mobile betting, poker, casino and other gaming-related offerings. The Stars Group owns or licenses gaming and related consumer businesses and brands, including PokerStars, PokerStars Casino, BetStars, Full Tilt, BetEasy, Sky Bet, Sky Vegas, Sky Casino, Sky Bingo, and Sky Poker, as well as live poker tour and event brands, including the PokerStars Players No Limit Hold‘em Championship, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Caribbean Adventure, Latin American Poker Tour, Asia Pacific Poker Tour, PokerStars Festival and PokerStars MEGASTACK. The Stars Group is one of the world’s most licensed online gaming operators with its subsidiaries collectively holding licenses or approvals in 21 jurisdictions throughout the world, including in Europe, Australia, and the Americas. The Stars Group’s vision is to become the world’s favorite iGaming destination and its mission is to provide its customers with winning moments.
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Thunderkick launches debut crash game Heads Will Roll
Studio combines arcade and dice mechanics in ominous release
Independent slots studio Thunderkick has marked its first foray into a new product vertical with the release of Heads Will Roll.
The crash game, set in an eerie underground vault, tasks players with climbing a multiplier ladder by rolling a die with three possible outcomes: level-up, Fate Mode, or game over.
The level-up icon progresses the player to the next rung of the prize ladder, boosting the available cash out, Fate Mode replaces the standard die, increasing both the number of steps climbed and the chance of landing a game over symbol, which ends the betting round instantly.
Four difficulty variants each present a unique risk level, granting the user complete control over their experience. The likelihood of rolling a game over symbol increases with each difficulty level, as does the maximum multiplier, which ranges from 35x in Easy mode up to 2,400x in Brutal mode.
Once the player moves within one or two steps of the final multiplier, the All or Nothing round is triggered. Played on a red and gold die, the number of sides is determined by the active difficulty level, and there are just two possible outcomes: maximum win or game over.
Following a successful cashout, the multiplier which would have been reached if the player kept rolling is revealed, providing a unique opportunity for the development of game strategy.
Heads Will Roll is Thunderkick’s first venture outside of the slots vertical, demonstrating the studio’s commitment to diversifying its product portfolio in alignment with the latest industry trends.
Mike Collins, Game Product Owner at Thunderkick, said: “There has been a huge increase in the number of players opting for crash and arcade-style games in 2025, with the fast-paced betting rounds providing that instant gratification they are seeking.
“Heads Will Roll marks our first step outside of the world of slots, offering Thunderkick players a distinct, action-packed experience where the player has complete autonomy over how they play.
“While the gameplay moves away from our classic slots, visually, it feels reassuringly familiar, retaining the signature Thunderkick flair.”
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CT Interactive Partners with Mr Bit, Strengthening Position in Bosnia and Herzegovina
CT Interactive has officially launched its certified content on Mr Bit, a new licensed casino platform for a young audience, marking another significant step in its expansion across the regulated markets of Southeastern Europe. This move strengthens CT Interactive’s presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina, following the successful partnership between the two companies in Romania.
As part of this launch, 50 of CT Interactive’s top-performing slot games — including popular titles like Win Storm, 40 Treasures, Lucky Clover, and Hot 7’s x2 — are now available to Mr Bit’s players in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The integration also includes CT Interactive’s Hot Luck jackpot system, bringing an added layer of excitement and engagement to the platform.
“Expanding our partnership with Mr Bit into Bosnia and Herzegovina is a strategic move aligned with our broader European growth strategy,” said Antonio Donov, Head of Business Development EMEA and Asia, COO at CT Interactive. “The success we achieved together in Romania laid the foundation for this next step. We’re excited to deliver our engaging, certified content to even more players in this promising market.”
This launch underscores CT Interactive’s continued commitment to expanding its reach in regulated jurisdictions and providing operators with top-tier, market-adapted content that drives engagement and retention.
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REEVO Games Go Live on NetBet
REEVO is proud to announce its new partnership with NetBet, one of the world’s leading online casino platforms.
Through this collaboration, NetBet customers will now gain access to REEVO’s full portfolio of immersive slot and table games, showcasing REEVO’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology, exciting gameplay mechanics, and unforgettable player experiences.
Founded in 2021, REEVO has quickly established itself as a trusted and forward-thinking provider, developing a diverse range of high-quality titles that combine innovative features with striking visuals. This partnership with NetBet marks another important milestone in REEVO’s mission to expand its global footprint and bring its growing collection of games to more players around the world.
Shared Vision for Excellence
Commenting on the partnership, Claudia Georgevici, PR Manager at NetBet, said: “REEVO is an innovative company which really caught our eye. Once we looked through their product range, we agreed that their core values and business goals align perfectly with ours. We look forward to our players experiencing REEVO and all their incredible games.
Karl Grech, Head of Business Development at REEVO, added: “As a relatively new company within the iGaming world, this partnership with NetBet means so much to us. It shows we’re well and truly on the right path, and we have so many new, exciting ideas ready to unleash. Of course, our current selection of casino games is almost unparalleled, which is just perfectly suited to the players at NetBet.”
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