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Big Fish Games lands new managing director and president

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Former Electronic Arts and Zynga executive Jeff Karp is joining Big Fish Games as managing director and president, responsible for leading the Seattle-based casual games company under its second corporate parent in four years.

Big Fish Games founder and former CEO Paul Thelen, who oversaw the sale of the company to Kentucky Derby operator Churchill Downs Inc. for $885 million in 2014, left following Big Fish’s $990 million acquisition by Australia’s Aristocrat Technologies, which was completed in January. Jeff Goldstein, Aristocrat’s chief digital officer and chief strategy officer, was overseeing Big Fish before Karp was brought on board.

Aristocrat is announcing Karp’s appointment as the new Big Fish leader this morning. He will be based in Seattle in his new role.

Karp has more than 15 years of experience in the video games industry. He spent more than 10 years at game giant EA in a variety of positions, most notably as the executive vice president of EA’s Play Label. There, he oversaw recognizable franchises like The Sims and EA Sports.

“I am honored to be working with such a creative and talented group, who are focused on enhancing life through exceptional play,” Karp said in a news release announcing his appointment. “Big Fish is a content-rich company and its employees are passionate about making great games that bring joy and fun to millions of players around the world.”

At Zynga, where he was executive vice president and chief marketing and revenue officer, Karp worked on games like Words With Friends and Draw Something. Karp also had a stint at GSN Games as the executive vice president of social and mobile games.

Most recently, Karp was the CEO of Sports Illustrated Play, which was acquired by Comcast/NBC this year. The digital youth sports platform had 17 million monthly users. Karp left the job in January.

In his new role, the company says Karp will oversee the company’s continued growth and manage its portfolio of games, including Big Fish CasinoCooking Craze, and Gummy Drop.

“Jeff’s expertise in growing games into global entertainment franchises is unsurpassed,” said Aristocrat’s Goldstein in a news release. “His proven track record and deep experience in the games industry make him the ideal person to drive Big Fish’s growth strategy, and ensure the business delivers its full potential.”

The market for casino-based online video games was dealt a blow in March, when a federal appeals court ruled that the Big Fish Casino constituted illegal online gambling. The ruling, currently under appeal, also has repercussions for other casino games that use a similar virtual currency system.

Thelen, a former RealNetworks executive, founded Big Fish Games in Seattle in 2002. Big Fish Games in 2017 posted $466 million in net revenue and $80.3 million in adjusted earnings before interest, depreciation, taxes and amortization, according to financial statements from publicly held Churchill Downs. That was down from $486.2 million in revenue and $82.2 million in EBIDTA in 2016.

Big Fish has a regional office in Oakland, Calif., in addition to its Seattle HQ, which is shifting to a new location in the city. A spokesperson says the company currently has 735 employees overall, with 630 of them in Seattle.

Source: geekwire.com

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Spinosaurus – The Thrilling New Slot Game from PopOK Gaming

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PopOK Gaming is thrilled to announce the release of its newest slot game, Spinosaurus – a captivating 3×5 slot that transports players back to the thrilling age of dinosaurs!

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Evoplay expands Italian footprint through strategic partnership with Domusbet

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Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, has taken its content live with Domusbet, further strengthening its presence in the Italian market.

The integration features 32 of Evoplay’s premium slot titles, including Budai Reels Bonus Buy, Hot Volcano, and The Greatest Catch Bonus Buy that have proven popular with local players.

Renowned for its innovative approach, Evoplay’s titles aim to enhance player retention and engagement, providing a distinct competitive advantage to operator partners in the Italian market.

Domusbet offers a premium online casino in Italy and with a growing customer base, the collaboration sees Evoplay reach a new audience in the country where it has been live for several years.

The partnership reaffirms Evoplay’s commitment to becoming a leading supplier to the global iGaming industry and follows a number of prominent commercial deals that have seen the studio expand its reach in key markets.

Ihor Zarechnyi, CBDO at Evoplay, said: “Partnering with Domusbet is an exciting opportunity for Evoplay as we expand in Italy.

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BETFRED LAUNCH NEW STUDIO AND LIVE PRESENTERS FOR EXCLUSIVE NUMBERS GAME

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Bookmaker Betfred have launched a brand-new studio and live presenters for their exclusive numbers game ‘Nifty 50.’

The ‘Nifty 50’ is a fixed odds numbers game featuring five live draws a day with a jackpot of 5 million pounds for every draw.

The exclusive product now has a new hi-tech purpose-built studio at their head office in Birchwood, Warrington. The new studio is part of a major refurbishment project at Betfred’s headquarters.

Plus, for the relaunch Betfred have employed two new presenters Joshua Littlehales and Grace Constantinou.

Joshua Littlehales who has worked for Tameside Radio and LADbible said, “The new studio looks amazing, and I feel impressed each time I step inside. I feel excited to call it my professional home.”

Grace Constantinou who is a Media and Performance graduate from Salford University added, “I saw the studio when it was dust and walls and now to see it completed its very impressive.”

Betfred boss Fred Done said, “The whole idea behind Nifty 50 is for customers to win big for small stakes, and to now promote it with a purpose-built studio and live presenters I am delighted.”

Betfred commissioned Paul Sudlow to be the production designer, he came in with a wealth of experience having recently worked on ITV’s Euro 2024 studio in Berlin and the Rugby Union World Cup in 2023.

The screens and lights were provided by Whitelight based in Wimbledon while Monkey Scene provided the set construction.

The exclusive Nifty Fifty draw can be viewed five times a day in Betfred’s shops, online and at youtube with BetfredLotto.

 

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