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Lockwood Publishing announces games industry recruitment expert Peter Lovell as new Strategic Director of Talent Acquisition
Former Jagex, Zynga and NaturalMotion star to lead talent acquisition drive as Lockwood Publishing and Avakin Life look to become gaming’s biggest mobile metaverse creators.
With over 14 years of games industry, in-house recruitment experience, Peter Lovell has transformed some the UK games industry’s most renowned studios. He joins Lockwood Publishing after a landmark year for the developer, during which its globally loved 3D social app, Avakin Life, attracted its 200 millionth registered user and won a third TIGA Game of the Year award in-a-row.
“I’m blown away by the vision, ambitions and talent of this amazing company, and by the passion of its leaders and their values,” said Peter Lovell. “I’m truly excited to be joining at this important juncture as we supercharge Lockwood Publishing to the next level and beyond.”
Commenting on the stellar new addition to Lockwood Publishing, CEO, Halli Bjornsson, said: “We’re excited to bring Peter on board to grow our global top talent outreach and acquisitions, as we build Avakin further as an award-winning mobile metaverse. His energy and proven track record in the games industry is a great asset for Lockwood.”
“Lockwood has had phenomenal growth over the last few years with Avakin Life and we still have a long way to go to create an immersive virtual world for our users,” added Lockwood Publishing’s Studios Director, Karl Hilton. “Peter will continue to handpick the high-performance teams that can deliver the Avakin Life experience to millions more users across the globe.”
With more than 2,000,000 downloads each month and 70,000,000 chat messages sent every day, Avakin Life was recently highlighted as “pioneering the mobile metaverse space” in Newzoo’s games industry report “Intro to the Metaverse”. It embraces a new normal where everyone is free to be anyone in the digital world, and Lockwood Publishing calls on a global workforce to design that vision, with offices in Nottingham and Newcastle in the UK, as well as in Lisbon, Portugal and Vilnius, Lithuania.

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Millwall Extends Partnership with Spreadex
Millwall Football Club has extended its partnership with Spreadex. As per the deal, Spreadex will be an Official Sports Betting Partner of the club for the 2025/26 season.
The partnership will once again include extensive exposure for the brand across the club’s LED perimeter advertising boards alongside a presence across Millwall’s social media channels and official website, with plans to offer a number of promotional giveaways to Lions fans throughout the season.
Spreadex uniquely offers customers access to financial trading, sportsbook betting and sports spread betting; all in one place. The firm – which now employs more than 200 staff at its St. Albans headquarters – has been operating since 1999 and is regulated by both the Gambling Commission and Financial Conduct Authority.
Andy MacKenzie, Head of Marketing at Spreadex Sports, said: “Last season was a thrilling one for supporters and partners alike, with the Play-Offs still a possibility for The Lions up to the final match.
“At Spreadex, we are delighted to be extending our partnership with Millwall and look forward to another exciting campaign ahead, where we will again be active on our social accounts giving away tickets and signed merchandise for fans to win.”
Luke Wilson, Chief Commercial Officer at The Den, said: “We are pleased to be extending our relationship with Spreadex for the 2025/26 season, after a successful start to our partnership last season.
“Spreadex have established themselves as a leading and well-respected name within sportsbetting, with a strong commitment to both promoting responsible gambling and delivering award-winning customer service. This renewal reflects the strength of the relationship we have been able to build in a short time.
“We look forward to continuing to work with Andy and the team over the coming season to deliver further benefits to fans via Spreadex’s prize giveaways.”
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Playzia Partners with Erwin to Accelerate Growth in German iGaming Market
Playzia, a rapidly growing force in the iGaming industry, has signed a significant partnership with Staatliche Toto-Lotto GmbH Baden-Württemberg’s slot brand erwin. This alliance will see Playzia’s cutting-edge games become available on another trusted platform, marking a major step forward in Playzia’s German expansion strategy.
“We’re thrilled to partner with erwin to introduce our extensive library of games to a broader audience. This market is strategically important to us, and through this collaboration, we aim to bring our signature game innovations and top-tier content to players who crave a high-quality, dynamic gaming experience,” said Vlad Modorcea, Chief Product Officer at Playzia.
Barbie Nerz, Head of Online Games at Staatliche Toto-Lotto GmbH Baden-Württemberg, said: “We’re happy to announce our new partnership with Playzia – their fresh and engaging games are a fantastic addition to our portfolio! This collaboration not only broadens our current offering but also ensures that our game selection stays dynamic and exciting going forward.
“With our dedicated slot vertical ‘erwin’, we provide iGaming fans with a safe, legal, and high-quality gaming experience. As player preferences and market trends continue to evolve, so does our portfolio – and we’re always looking ahead. That’s why we’re especially looking forward to welcoming popular titles like Red Envelope Riches, Billionaire Rhino, Billionaire Wolf, and Caishen’s Coins, alongside innovative new additions like Zeus’s Thunderstrike, T-Rex Treasure Hunt Megaways, Dwarves Treasure Race, and Knights the Siege to the ‘erwin’ platform soon.”
This latest agreement adds to a growing list of strategic partnerships Playzia has secured in the German market, as the studio deepens its commitment to localised growth and regulatory compliance. These key deals are also part of a calculated effort to build a strong, localised presence and align closely with regional player preferences.
Beyond Germany, Playzia continues to expand across other major regulated territories, including the UK, Greece, Brazil and Romania – with certifications underway for entry into the Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland.
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TaDa Gaming: Bounty Frenzy Hits the Reels with Explosive Wild West Wins
Saddle up, slot fans! TaDa Gaming’s latest release, Bounty Frenzy, is here to ignite the reels with wild west energy, gold-studded features and nonstop action. Packed with cascading wins, dynamic multipliers and transforming Gold Frame Wilds, this medium-volatility slot delivers thrilling gameplay with a 5000x max win potential.
Set in a sun-drenched frontier town, Bounty Frenzy features 5 reels, 4 rows and 1024 fixed ways to win. The game’s bold, cartoon-style visuals and animated bounty hunter create an immersive showdown experience designed to entertain and engage.
Bounty Frenzy offers players thrilling opportunities with its Gold Frame transformation mechanic, progressive win multipliers and a rewarding Free Spins Feature. In the base game, select symbols on reels 2–4 may appear with a golden frame. When these symbols contribute to a win, they transform into Wilds in the following cascade. Each cascade also increases the win multiplier by +1, unlocking escalating win potential on a single spin.
Landing three or more Scatter symbols triggers the Free Spins Feature, starting with 10 free games and additional spins for every extra Scatter. During Free Spins, all symbols on reel 3 appear as gold frames, greatly increasing the chance of Wild transformations. The multiplier continues to grow throughout the feature and can be extended with more Scatter symbols.
Sean Liu, Director of Product Management at TaDa Gaming, said: “Bounty Frenzy is a high-energy slot designed to bring that wild west intensity to every spin. The gold frame mechanic creates a great rhythm, especially when paired with the progressive multipliers. It’s a strong addition to our growing lineup of dynamic video slots.”
Bounty Frenzy launched July 10, 2025, in Italy and will be available in 15+ languages, 100+ currencies, and fully optimised for mobile and desktop devices.
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