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Pixel Federation goes back to Slovakian roots to ramp up its successful CSR strategy

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June 10, 2021

George Miller

Pixel Federation goes back to Slovakian roots to ramp up its successful CSR strategy

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The largest game developer in Slovakia, Pixel Federation, has spent the last 14 years growing successfully, now boasting a staggering €47.8m annual revenue in 2020 and 120 million loyal players across international markets, however it has also consistently dedicated itself to contributing to Slovakia’s development. A strong focus on responsible business strategy has always been key to Pixel Federation’s operations and supporting its hometown of Bratislava was core to the CSR. Pixel rose admirably to the challenge of the pandemic, with focus splitting from its long-standing education and innovative development, towards fundraising resources for frontline workers, and now Pixel is adapting its CSR strategy once again, to focus on the environment.

Actively contributing to the green fight swept the games industry last Summer, with initiatives such as Playing for the Planet and Green Game Jams pointing the spotlight onto the impact gamers and respective developers can have on global issues. A sector heavily scrutinised for its environmental footprint and carbon waste, it was an important step for game developers to take towards counteracting their global footprint and joining together to conserve the environment. For Pixel Federation staff and expansive player communities, doing their bit for the planet continues to be a poignant issue and so the company has pledged to dedicate a large portion of its upcoming CSR to a number of environmental projects.

“Education, the environment, culture and sport are still only an appendix on the edge of many Slovakians’ understanding of life skills. It’s a long-term and unchanged situation in non-strength sectors as they don’t have a quick return on investment. We want to ensure that the Slovakia we leave behind is better than the one we were born into,” says Co-Founder, CSR Strategy lead and CLO, Lucia Šickova.

Breath of fresh air

Pixel Federation is a company rooted in strong community values, and the call from the players and staff was clear; the environment is key to our greater survival, and a worthwhile and meaningful investment. Rolling up its sleeves to get back to its founding roots, the company chose to collaborate with Bratislava city on the 10,000 trees project, the first 12 of which, planted through this green initiative, already stand proud on Šancova Street in Bratislava.

“I see this activity as a partnership with the city. Our motivation is not personal or corporate PR, our motivation is impact and something that will outlive all of us,” comments Co-Founder and former CEO, Šimon Šicko

Alongside dedicating time and funds to the 10,000 trees project, Pixel Federation will also work closely with BROZ (Bratislava Regional Conservation Association) which brings together professional conservationists dedicated to the protection and restoration of rare habitats in the Slovakian mountain range, Little Carpathians. These mountains are victim to extensive felling, often of healthy trees, leaving behind a sparse and barren environment. Funding from Pixel Federation will be used to mark healthy trees for forest rescue and rejuvenation of the local habitat.

With these projects already underway, Lucia is determined that Pixel Federation’s support for wider efforts won’t be fixed, to allow for spontaneous aid where needed. “Our CSR strategy has always been a combination of long-term, consistent support for the projects we believe in, as well as one-time support for efforts we see as an urgent need. In recent years, we have also supported the Kramáre Hospital, the well-known Red Nose initiative, and focused our efforts to fundraise for frontline workers when the COVID-19 pandemic first hit Slovakia,” affirms Lucia.

The results stand firm

At the birth of Pixel Federation’s charitable ventures, the main ambition was to raise awareness of gaming and provide opportunities for young people to encourage fostering creativity and innovative skills, a field that Slovakian education at the time did not consider worthwhile.

Pixel’s first education project was the Butterfly Effect: a unique and highly valued platform across the nation where successful Slovakian digital companies such as Sygic, Leaf, HubHub and Pixel Federation share their knowledge with young people, and the results are impressive. More than 130 programme graduates have successfully created 22 products and produced four new start-ups full of enthusiastic young talent. With long-term financial support from Pixel Federation, the dedicated people behind Edulienka were able to create a standardized education system that focuses on innovative and comprehensive development of 21st century skills in socially disadvantaged children. Distributed amongst a number of schools in Slovakia, Pixel’s time and funds supported this project to ensure the expansion of the first school from 15 to 100 pupils and enabled those from socially disadvantaged families to study.

Pixel Federation also initiated the pandemic driven platform Who will help Slovakia to aid Slovak medical facilities in the face of COVID-19. Together with a number of other parties, Pixel launched a nationwide fundraising project in a record time of just a few days, gaining wider support from several companies including tech giant Amazon, ČSOB Foundation and many others. In total, Who will help Slovakia, headed by Pixel Federation, successfully raised an incredible fund of more than €1.4 million.

There is little doubt that the results Pixel has derived from its dedication to supporting development within Slovakia speak for themselves. The education projects alone have enabled hundreds of students to develop otherwise unattainable life skills and helped transform Slovakia into a gaming industry to be reckoned with.

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Betway adds the Nordea Open to its Tennis sponsorship portfolio

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June 18, 2021

George Miller

Betway adds the Nordea Open to its Tennis sponsorship portfolio

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Global online betting and gaming company Betway and the Nordea Open are proud to announce their partnership, seeing the bookmaker become the official betting partner for the ATP event.

Taking place from July 5 to July 18, the clay court tennis tournament is one of the strongest and most popular on the tour, boasting world-class tennis talent and a venue unlike any other on the circuit.

As Sweden’s oldest and most well-attended sporting event, this announcement highlights the brand’s ever-growing commitment to sponsorship of the biggest sporting events. Joining Betway’s impressive Tennis portfolio which already includes the Miami Open, NOVENTI OPEN and the Mercedes Cup.

Anthony Werkman, Betway CEO said: “We’re delighted to announce our partnership with Nordea Open, which is our first tennis sponsorship in Sweden.

“The tournament is universally popular with players and fans and we’re very proud to be the official betting partner.”

Christer Hult, Tournament Director said: “Nordea Open is very proud to welcome Betway as a new Main Sponsor for 2021-2023. We have a strong portfolio of sponsors with many international brands and Betway as a leading company within the gambling market will contribute to further strengthen and develop the tournament and Båstad as a meeting place.”

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Week 24/2021 slot games releases

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June 18, 2021

George Miller

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Here are this weeks latest slots releases!

he new, MGA Games adventure is now available to online casino users. The company, specialists in creating and developing premium slot games, has just released its latest production staring the elite athlete Yohanna Alonso as the main character. The quality of the slot game’s graphics and its musical production manages to immerse the player in a mythical adventure with the Vikings for the chance of winning thousands of prizes.

Belatra Games, has revved up its super slots portfolio with the release of Night Racing. Get your engines into gear and race into a neon world of high octane, beautiful cars and romance. During the main game Wild symbols can appear on the second, third or fourth reels and when they do, it fills the entire reel and triggers Free Games. Once cruising in Free Games the Wild reel shifts leftwards and will continue to do so until the last one races across the screen to signal the end.

Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the gaming industry, has released its fiery new slot, Dragon Hot Hold and Spin, packed to the brim with features and breathtaking rewards. The 3×5 Asian-inspired slot will have players breaking into a sweat with its high volatility and high-value rewards of up to 5,000x the stake! The central focus of the game is the Hold and Spin feature, with three types of Coin symbols used to unlock it. Diamond, Gold and Silver Coin symbols hold random values when they appear on the reels.

BF Games is inviting players to pick up the sheriff badge and keep bandits in check in Wild West themed title Wild Jack Remastered, launched exclusively with operator partner 1xBet. The game transports players into a cacti-filled land with nothing else but a bank and an isolated saloon, but action is just around the corner as the masked main character, Jack Wilds, is planning mischief. A classic 3×3 fruit slot, Wild Jack Remastered also features the expected sheriff badges, revolvers, and horseshoes.

Push Gaming has launched its first ever jackpot slot, Mount Magmas, having worked on its development with tier-one operator LeoVegas. Exclusively available to play now via LeoVegas, the red-hot slot takes players deep into the fiery Mount Magma, with a host of volcano jackpots that keep getting hotter and can erupt at any moment. Totalling 20 paylines, the 5×4 title includes both a Daily and a Mega jackpot, as well as a scorching base game with some truly searing potential.

Evoplay has announced the launch of its bubbly new underwater voyage, Gold of Sirens. The provider’s latest venture is set in Poseidon’s elusive underwater kingdom and challenges players to conquer the high seas while evading the seductive grasp of the sirens’ song. Only the bravest of players will make it past the ferocious sirens and make it to the Free Spins game, where they will have a chance to trigger a number of jackpots and collect a big win.

Stakelogic, the in-demand slot developer behind some of this year’s most popular games,in conjunction with Greenlogic partner, Touchstone Games are encouraging players to join the giant on his quest for gold and big wins in its latest release, Giant’s Fortune MegawaysTM. The slot uses Big Time Gaming’s revolutionary MegawaysTM mechanic to deliver up to 117,649 ways to win with every spin. Players can also take advantage of unused Wilds that land on the reels during the base game – they remain in place from round to round until they form a winning combo.

Play’n GO have a winning card up their sleeve with the next instalment in their Joker series, Free Reelin’ Joker. Set in funhouse-style surroundings, the Free Reelin’ Joker is finally home from his mischievous travels. He’s the roaming brother to the Joker sisters and the newest member to join the pack. Simple and classic in its style, Free Reelin’ Joker is a model slot game filled with all the features and symbols you’d expect to see in a traditional fruit machine, including fruits, sevens and Wilds.

GAMING1 has announced the launch of its latest exciting slot game, Emaki and The Sevens. Combining premium quality features from the casino and video gaming sectors, the title invites players on an Eastern-style adventure with the charming Emaki and his pet dragon, discovering world-class audiovisual effects and exciting prizes along the way.

Lucksome, the new games studio powered by leading developer Blueprint Gaming, has followed up on the success of its inaugural slot release with Joker Maxima. This modern classic style slot, which launches 22nd July, is packed with a host of features to maximise player engagement, including options to tailor the gaming experience to suit personal preferences. Lady Joker acts as both a Wild and win multiplier, offering the potential to multiply a win by x16 in the base game and x24 within Free Spins.

Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the gaming industry, draws inspiration from the heroes of Olympus in the launch of its latest slot title, Lucky Lightning. Players will find themselves in an Ancient Greek setting in the provider’s new 3×5 slot, with symbols featuring Greek gods Zeus and Hera and various staples of Greek mythology, such as the Minotaur of Crete, the legendary Griffin, and the winged horse, Pegasus. The central mechanic in Lucky Lightning is the Wild Respin feature, which is triggered randomly when a Lightning Symbol lands on the first two reels, affecting them in one of two ways.

Yggdrasil and Reflex Gaming have challenged players to battle the beast on top of the tower in its latest thrilling collaboration Krazy Klimber. The 3×5, 20 payline video slot sees a giant ape as the focal point of the game, looking to scale the tower in search of huge wins. The latest YG Masters title has two major features which can be triggered on any spin – the Krazy Klimber bonus game or free spins.

BGaming goes in search of riches in the new Dig Dig Digger slot! Join the crazy archeologist, looking for wealth in the heart of Egypt! The charismatic and hilarious charaсter will uncover all the gold! The slot is already available at reputable casinos such as Duxcasino and PinoCasino. The Dig Dig Digger slot is a captivating adventure for every player waiting for big winnings! With HD graphics and a 5×3 scheme, Dig Dig Digger has a popular “book of” mechanic.

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AskGamblers Successfully Held Its Charity Event and the Long-Awaited AskGamblers Awards Virtual Show

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June 18, 2021

George Miller

AskGamblers Successfully Held Its Charity Event and the Long-Awaited AskGamblers Awards Virtual Show

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After months of voting and anticipation about who the winners of the AskGamblers Awards race were going to be, these names are finally in, and we can’t wait to share them. Once again, our team couldn’t be more proud to have successfully held the AskGamblers Awards show and the AskGamblers Charity event.

With the much-anticipated AskGamblers Awards virtual show held last night, on 17 June 2021, at 8 pm, the race is now officially closed and the winners’ names are in. Due to the current situation, the event was held online and everyone was invited to tune in and watch the show via live stream. The AskGamblers Charity event was also held last night and, thanks to our partners, we managed to raise an incredible €65,300.

The AskGamblers’ General Manager Denis Ristic shared his gratitude by saying: “All of us at AskGamblers have invested so much time, dedication, and energy in these events, and we couldn’t wait for June 17 and the main show to start. After last night, we are thrilled with how everything went and we’d like to thank everyone who took part, for being a crucial part of the AskGamblers Awards race, and for making this entire concept so exciting! Congrats to the winners – we are extremely happy for you!”

In a joint effort with AskGamblers judges, the players had the chance to vote for one candidate in each of the following categories – the Best Casino, the Best New Casino, the Best New Slot, and the Best Software Provider, and, in doing so, had their say in choosing the winners.

Now, without further ado, here are the names of the winners per each category:

Best Casino: True Flip Casino

Best New Casino: Slot Hunter Casino

Player’s Choice Casino: SlotWolf Casino

Best Affiliate Partner: Betsson Group Affiliates

Best Affiliate Manager: Andreza Majela (Campeon Gaming Partners)

Best New Slot: Money Train 2 Slot

Best Software Provider: NoLimitCity

The entire AskGamblers team would once again like to use this opportunity to thank everyone who took part in our charity event and participated in the Awards race to help select the best of the best!

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