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Adverty enters next phase of growth and global expansion by focusing founder Niklas Bakos on product strategy and promoting Tobias Knutsson to CEO

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Adverty AB (publ) announces the promotion of Tobias Knutsson to CEO, alongside the appointment of Thorbjörn Warin as Chief Supply Officer, with founder Niklas Bakos to focus on product strategy and development, as the leading in-game advertising specialist enters its next phase of growth and global expansion.
Adverty, the leading in-game platform for advertisers, agencies and game developers, prepares for the next phase of growth in the commercialization of its seamless in-game brand advertising platform, by expanding the management team to accelerate developments within product and sales.
Tobias Knutsson, currently Chief Commercial Officer, brings years of leadership, strategic sales and extensive business development experience to the role as CEO of Adverty. Previously Chief Commercial Officer at DanAds, and CEO at Strossle, where he was responsible for revenue optimisation at the fast-growing media tech company, he comments: “Adverty is taking the next step in its journey towards unlocking previously unreachable audiences and comprehensive monetization streams. I am beyond excited and can’t wait for this next stage on our journey and taking the reins as CEO.”
Adverty’s founder Niklas Bakos will now be able to focus on key areas within product strategy and development, as the company readies itself for further acceleration and expansion globally. He says: “We are at an exciting junction both industry and company wise and as a leader within the in-game advertising space we continue to push our boundaries to make sure what we build today is what the industry needs both now and tomorrow. My emphasized focus will allow me as a product-centric founder to fully work on short to long term product related strategies and developments – not only the soul of the company, but fundamental to our future success.
“We have been very impressed by Tobias’ qualities, leadership skills and his contribution to the management of the company, beyond his role in sales”, says Joachim Roos, Chairman of the Board of Directors. “This change of responsibilities is a great opportunity to avoid any disruption to the current business, while setting the scene for further growth, and for the company to mature.”
To accelerate further growth of its games portfolio, Adverty is hiring Thorbjörn Warin as Chief Supply Officer. Based in Finland, Warin was previously VP of Publishing EMEA at US based adtech company AdColony, where he worked closely with game publishers in the region. With over 15 years of experience from senior roles within the mobile industry, Warin is a mentor with the first European game development accelerator and advisor to one of India’s leading mobile F2P game developers, Cympl. He served as CMO of Helsinki-based game developer Grand Cru, and, prior to that, as Head of Marketing at Berlin-based game studio, Wooga. Warin will oversee growth on the supply side, by engaging more game developers to become part of Adverty’s seamless in-game advertising portfolio, and lead a diverse team of business developers across Adverty’s offices in London, Madrid and St Petersburg.
Warin comments: “I am excited to bring Adverty’s unique, seamless and unobtrusive ad offering to more game developers across the globe and help both smaller and larger publishers maximize their ad monetisation. Gaming is slowly becoming the next big thing for brands – Verizon is set to create a virtual Super Bowl stadium in Fortnite this year – and game developers have used traditional ad solutions for years already. Now we just need to connect the dots and introduce them to the new way of monetizing through brand advertising.”
Adverty is also expanding the team further with the hire of Olga Kazanski, based out of Russia, who will join Warin’s team as Director of Business Development. A strategic-minded specialist in gaming, she joins from ad tech company Mintegral, where she focused on publisher business development.
The news follows Adverty’s recent multi-patent grants in the US and partnership announcements with InMobi and Verizon Media, which enables the media giant’s wide range of partners and advertisers access to Adverty’s in-game ad solutions, in order to reach wider audiences within gaming.
Adverty is currently in the process of strengthening its demand-side team with a replacement to the Chief Commercial Officer position.
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EGT is an official partner of the prestigious “Gaming Industry Gala Dinner”, organized by AOGGAB
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EGT is proud to announce that it is an official partner of the “Gaming Industry Gala Dinner”, organized by the Association of Organizers of Gambling Games and Activities in Bulgaria (AOGGAB) with the support of EUROMAT. The event will be held on November 25 and for the third consecutive year will bring together leading companies and figures from Bulgaria and abroad.
The motto of the gala dinner will be “Together in Europe” and will focus on European integration, professional collaboration, and a shared vision for a sustainable future of the industry.
Traditionally, the “Golden Spade’s” Awards will also be presented during the event. The prizes honor the greatest innovations and the most significant achievements in the sector over the past 12 months. EGT is among the finalists in the competition and will compete for the accolade in the “Most Successful Bulgarian Company Abroad of the Year” and “Slot Machine of the Year” categories.
EGT received the nomination for “Most Successful Bulgarian Company Abroad of the Year” as it is the biggest gaming equipment manufacturer in Bulgaria with 28 international offices on 5 continents. In 2025, it made a large number of installations and substantially increased its footprint in a number of markets. Currently, EGT’s products are present in over 100 jurisdictions around the world.
The company is also a contender for the “Slot Machine of the Year” award. It was shortlisted because of its latest series of slot cabinets Supreme, including 4 models – S 32-32 UP, S 32-32 ST, S 55 S ST, and S 55 V ST. They immediately received high praise from both operators and players for the perfect combination of attractive design, exceptional convenience provided by their numerous ergonomic features, and compatibility with some of the most popular and beloved games from EGT’s portfolio. Supreme slot cabinets have already been installed in a number of gaming venues globally, where they continue to demonstrate excellent results and remain among customers’ favorites.
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RANGERS FANS BRAVE THE ELEMENTS TO RAISE MONEY FOR HOMELESSNESS IN GLASGOW
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Team Soul Crowned Champions of Chennai Esports Global Championship (CEGC) 2025 BGMI Grand Finals
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Team Soul emerged victorious at the Chennai Esports Global Championship (CEGC) 2025 BGMI Grand Finals, held from November 14 to 16 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, becoming the second team to lift the trophy under Tamil Nadu’s state-backed international esports initiative.
Organised by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) in partnership with Skyesports, the three-day championship marked a major milestone for Indian mobile esports. The finals drew hundreds of on-ground spectators and a significant nationwide digital audience, reinforcing the rapid growth of competitive gaming in the country.
Team Soul secured the title through the tournament’s newly introduced Smash Rule, a format designed to reward consistent performance while ensuring a high-stakes finish. After surpassing the Match Point threshold on Match 15, the team won the following match to seal the championship. The Grand Finals featured 16 leading Indian teams, including Soul, Gods Reign, True Rippers, Revenant Esports and Team Tamilas.
The CEGC featured a total prize pool of INR 1 crore, with INR 50 lakh allocated to the BGMI championship. The winners, Team Soul, took home INR 21.5 lakh, while runners-up True Rippers earned INR 11 lakh. Hydro from True Rippers was adjudged the Finals MVP.
Team Soul were felicitated by the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. Udhayanidhi Stalin who handed over the championship trophy. His presence and direct participation highlighted the state’s strong commitment to recognising esports as a legitimate avenue for youth engagement, digital innovation, and sporting excellence.
The Chennai Esports Global Championship is India’s first state government backed international esports tournament. It reflects Tamil Nadu’s long-term plan to position esports as a powerful platform for skill development, digital opportunities and the growth of the creative economy. With CEGC, Chennai is being actively positioned as a future global hub for esports and gaming innovation.
The BGMI Grand Finals followed the conclusion of the CEGC Counter-Strike 2 championship the previous week, which brought together top teams from Europe, Southeast Asia and India. The CS2 tournament reached more than 90,000 peak concurrent viewers across official streams and watch parties, making it India’s most-watched PC esports event.
Commenting on the tournament, Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO, Skyesports, said, “The Chennai Esports Global Championship represents a new era for Indian esports. With the support of the Government of Tamil Nadu, we have shown that India can host world-class tournaments that match global standards while celebrating our own gaming community. S8UL’s win reflects the depth of talent in the country, and the enthusiasm for both the CS2 and BGMI championships shows that India is ready to be a serious player on the international esports stage.”
The success of CEGC BGMI 2025 reinforces India’s position as one of the fastest growing gaming markets, with more than 450 million gamers and a rapidly accelerating esports ecosystem. With strong state support and industry execution, the CEGC model sets a benchmark for scalable and sustainable esports growth in India.
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