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€2 Billion Gaming Company’s Mass Lay Off Plan Put on Hold by Court in Malta


A Court has issued an injunction against €2 Billion gaming company NetEnt, at the request of the General Workers’ Union, Malta’s largest trade union, preventing it from implementing mass redundancies.
The General Workers’ Union (GWU), representing the majority of NetEnt employees in Malta, had earlier filed an application before Malta’s Superior Courts, requesting an injunction to prevent the company from implementing any form of redundancy or from terminating any employment.
The union complained that NetEnt had failed to notify and consult it in terms of European and local law protecting employment in a collective redundancy scenario. It also charged the company and its new owner Evolution Gaming with a wholesale breach of EU transfer of undertakings rules.
The GWU decried NetEnt and Evolution Gaming’s anti-union tactics, which it contends are intended to prevent an effective consultation of employees at a critical moment when they are facing potential redundancy days before Christmas. In its application to the Court, the union argued that the company had negotiated a termination package with an “employee representative” who was dismissive of the employees’ pleas, and who was appointed by the company itself in breach of regulations governing information and consultation obligations. On the other hand, the company refused to consult with the GWU, which now represents the majority of local NetEnt employees.
A GWU representative stated that “thanks to the Court’s intervention following our urgent request, 324 illegal dismissals have now been put on hold. We will continue to insist that NetEnt and Evolution Gaming honour their consultation obligations in full, and we will do our utmost to ensure that jobs are saved, and, where that is not possible, that appropriate compensation is paid.”
The news of NetEnt’s acquisition and mass redundancies plan was communicated to its Malta employees just last week, and most employees have expressed shock and disappointment at being escorted out of their place of work that same day by the new owners.
The Court will hear the parties’ arguments at a specially appointed sitting to be held on the 17th December.
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Relax Gaming appoints Angela van den Berg as General Counsel
Relax Gaming, the renowned iGaming aggregator and supplier, has bolstered its global leadership team with the appointment of Angela van den Berg as General Counsel.
With 17 years of experience advising iGaming companies, Angela brings with her a wealth of commercial, corporate and intellectual property law expertise and will help drive the Relax Gaming during a significant stage of its development and growth.
Angela’s legal career spans over more than two decades across various international jurisdictions, where she has served as partner in private legal practice and as in-house counsel in the iGaming industry.
In her most recent role as Chief Legal Officer for Games Global, she was instrumental in setting up the global corporate group and she established the group’s legal function and global legal strategy, solidifying her leadership in the industry.
Based in Relax Gaming’s Isle of Man office, Angela will be responsible for leading the legal function and managing the group’s legal affairs. She will work closely with the business to provide strategic advice on all facets of the business operations to support advancing the company’s goals and its growth strategy across global markets.
In addition to her role, Angela is also the Chair of Love Tech, an Isle of Man registered charity which is dedicated to inspiring and mentoring the next generation of women in STEM, aligning with her passion for empowerment in the technology sphere through education and mentorship.
Commenting on the new appointment, Martin Stålros, CEO at Relax Gaming, said: “We are delighted to welcome Angela to Relax Gaming. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the executive team and I look forward to working with her as she reinforces Relax Gaming’s commitment to strong legal responsibility and compliance.”
Angela van den Berg, General Counsel at Relax Gaming, added: “It is an honour to be joining Relax Gaming at this exciting part of the group’s journey. I am looking forward to working with the incredible team at Relax and to support the business as it continues to grow as an acclaimed and esteemed player in the iGaming industry.”
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Leading iGaming content provider Spinomenal has released its latest game to join the Wildlife series, Majestic Silverback.
Players are welcomed to the untamed, lush jungle for an adventure. Verdant fauna surrounds the 5×3 reel frame, brought to life by an array of jungle animals, including jaguars, parrots, crocodiles, and iconic silverback gorillas. A primal drumbeat builds the atmosphere as players hunt down the Silverback Wild which counts for any symbol except double symbols, Free Spins and Bonus. Any player who lands five Silverback Wilds on a winning line will see a payout of 200x the bet.
A golden gorilla mask represents Free Spins and three or more Scattered Free Symbols will trigger the feature. Players must then take a spin on the Wheel of Fortune to determine the Free Spins total, ranging from 10 to 40, and the symbol that doubles for the duration.
Majestic Silverback’s Bonus feature will begin if players uncover three monstrous diamonds. There will be three spins awarded to start, where the mission is to complete the metre on the left-hand-side by collecting Scattered winning symbols. Every five symbols found will fill a cell in the metre. Players that land a +1 symbol will extend the feature with another spin and once the spins finish, the final payout is calculated by the last filled metre cell.
Majestic Silverback also includes Stacked Wilds where once the reels are spinning, Wild symbols can appear on the reels to enhance the potential of a win. In the base game, Only Double Symbols can be activated, making all symbols show in their double form.
Spinomenal CO-CEO, Omer Henya commented: “Majestic Silverback is a marvel and a big addition to our Wildlife series. The game is packed with fun features, explosive wilds and bonus games that deliver a wild jungle ride on the reels.”
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MightyTips ambassador and professional boxer Jevgenijs “The Hurricane” Aleksejevs improved his record to 18-0, defeating Ismaël “Issou” Seck from France with a unanimous decision at the AAA Fighting Series boxing event in Braunschweig, Germany on May 3, 2025.
On a solid boxing card at the Millenium Event Center, the reigning IBO European middleweight champion Jevgenijs Aleksejevs continued his undefeated run with a commanding performance over his first 10-round bout. The Latvian took on France’s Ismaël Seck (13-8-2), a durable and battle-tested fighter who had never been knocked out.
“Jevgenijs epitomises the values at the heart of the MightyTips brand: a will to win, commitment, and pursuit of excellence,” Eugene Ravdin, SEOBROTHERS Head of PR, said. “The Hurricane delivered a thrilling performance and showed his fighting spirit against formidable opposition. At MightyTips, we believe this is just another step in his journey towards greatness — and we’ll continue to stand by Jevgenijs every step of the way.”
How it happened
Aleksejevs established dominance from the off and masterfully closed the distance, not allowing the Frenchman to settle into a rhythm and use his height and reach advantage. The Latvian unleashed intelligent combinations, mixing up levels with double and triple punch sequences. His ability to switch from head to body and back again kept Seck on the defensive.
Seck’s resilience allowed him to survive the distance despite withstanding wave after wave of heavy shots from Aleksejevs. The judges awarded Aleksejevs a well-deserved unanimous decision (100-90, 99-91, 97-93). A performance like this sends a strong message to the middleweight division: The Hurricane is ready for bigger challenges.
“I feel excellent about the fight,” Jevgenijs Aleksejevs commented. “It was a valuable experience and a great lesson for me. I hope the spectators enjoyed it as much as I did. My matchmaker will line up a good title fight for me soon. This one served as a kind of check-up bout.”
Who is Jevgenijs Aleksejevs
Born in Riga, Aleksejevs is a former kickboxer and a 2008 junior European champion. A leg fracture in 2015 forced him to switch disciplines. He made his pro boxing debut 12 years ago and now boasts a KO rate of 55%. He is renowned for his counterpunching ability and often dominates during the later rounds. He has been acting as the MightyTips ambassador since June 2023. This win lifted him to the 39th in the BoxRec.com middleweight world ranking.
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