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ARISTOCRAT CONTINUES TO INVEST IN EXPANDING DIGITAL GAME PIPELINE AND PORTFOLIO DIVERSIFICATION FOR GROWTH
Aristocrat Leisure Limited announced that it has entered into a number of deals to further expand its world-class Digital game development capability, in line with its growth strategy. The investments are strongly aligned to targeted genres, particularly the highgrowth casual and merge segments where Aristocrat Digital already has a presence, and the social casino segment, in which the business has a market-leading position globally.
In total, three new studios will join Aristocrat Digital, deepening the business’ access to game development talent and studio capabilities in top-tier mobile game talent hubs across Northern and Eastern Europe. Details are as follows:
- Aristocrat has agreed to acquire Helsinki-based free-to-play mobile gaming studio Futureplay, which specialises in the growing merge/match 3 segment of the casual market. Founded in 2015, Futureplay has released six games that have been played by over 140 million users around the world, including titles such as Merge Gardens, Idle Farming Empire and Battlelands Royale. Futureplay will operate under the proven leadership of Jami Laes, as a studio reporting within Aristocrat’s Plarium business. This will bring together Plarium’s best-in-class game development infrastructure and marketing expertise with Futureplay’s outstanding casual mobile capabilities enabling Plarium to expand and diversify their portfolio (which includes the global sensation RAID: Shadow Legends).
- Given talent opportunities in the region, Aristocrat has established a further Helsinkibased studio, Northern Stars. Northern Stars will focus on the emerging hybrid casual genre under the world-class game development and studio leaders, Minwoo Lee (ex EA, Rovio, Ubisoft) and Antti Nikander (ex Rovio). Minwoo and Antti bring a wealth of experience to the Group, which will help us grow Aristocrat’s presence in Finland and further expand our game development capabilities.
- Aristocrat has acquired Playsoft, the Gdańsk (Poland) based mobile gaming studio specialising in the social casino genre. Playsoft has a 13+ year track record of developing more than 50 successful game titles for third party partners. Playsoft will operate within the Product Madness business, and continue to be led by its impressive founders Nicolas Bensignor and Pierre Olivier Monteil. The studio will help accelerate Product Madness’s pipeline and deliver innovation, while establishing a strong footprint for the company in another strategic European location.
Aristocrat Digital’s CEO, Michael Lang, said “These deals are consistent with Aristocrat’s successful strategy of bringing more world-class game development talent and capability into the organisation to expand our game pipeline and sustain our strong growth momentum in
Digital.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Futureplay, Northern Stars and Playsoft to the Aristocrat Digital family, given their impressive track records in game development, creativity and innovation. Coupled with Aristocrat Digital’s ambitious strategy, global scale, marketing and investment
capabilities, we look forward to helping our new colleagues reach new heights as part of Aristocrat.”
“We will continue to be active in pursuing global talent and studio deals that accelerate our growth strategy, alongside our sustained proven focus in driving organic growth and abovemarket results” Mr Lang concluded.

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ZITRO TO PRESENT A BOOM OF NEW GAMES IN TORREMOLINOS
Zitro is set to make a big impact at this year’s “Expo Congreso Andaluz del Juego-Luis Escribano”, which will be held in Torremolinos on September 17 and 18.
The company will showcase, for the first time in Spain, new titles for its GLARE and CONCEPT platforms, designed to maximize profitability for gaming halls and offer unparalleled gaming experiences.
Among the releases to be announced are games such as King Fu Frog, Cash Totems, Lucky Vault, Devil’s Link, Fortune Legacy, and Wonder Dream, alongside well-established titles like Triple Charm Journey and Legendary Sword, a game that has demonstrated an outstanding performance in the market. Each of these titles includes innovative features and has been designed to deliver unique gaming experiences, transforming the offerings of Spanish gaming halls.
“Expo Congreso de Torremolinos has always been a key event for Zitro, but this edition will be particularly significant for everyone. We are bringing a lineup of games debuting in Spain that are building anticipation and will undoubtedly set trends in the market. We invite everyone to visit our stand and discover the latest innovation and entertainment”, said Albert Zorrilla, General Manager of Zitro in Spain.
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Revolver Gaming Unveils Pyramid of Ra – A Groundbreaking Slot with the Industry’s First Triangular Reels
Revolver Gaming is proud to announce the launch of Pyramid of Ra, an industry-first slot title that brings a revolutionary triangular reel configuration to the iGaming world.
Set against the mystical backdrop of ancient Egypt, this highly innovative release is packed with cutting-edge features and designed to deliver a fresh, engaging, and unforgettable experience for players.
A Story of Power, Mystery, and Riches
In Pyramid of Ra, players are drawn into the world of Egypt’s most powerful deity, where the pyramid’s triangular structure comes alive as the reels themselves. This striking new layout not only sets the title apart visually but also creates a dynamic style of play that keeps the action flowing with every spin.
Why Operators Should Take Notice
Pyramid of Ra is positioned as a flagship title for Q3 2025, combining unique mechanics with highly marketable features that make it stand out in every lobby. Revolver Gaming recommends operators place the game at the top of their New Games category to capture immediate attention and maximise early traction.
Operators wishing to launch Pyramid of Ra or arrange special positioning are encouraged to get in touch with the Revolver Gaming team for setup and support.
Official Release Date
The game goes live globally on 22 September 2025, with multiple RTP variants and configurations available to suit diverse market needs.
Ryan Lazarus, Director of Partnerships at Revolver Gaming, commented: “Pyramid of Ra represents everything we strive for at Revolver – innovation, excitement, and player-first design. The triangular reel mechanic is a true industry-first and sets a new benchmark for creativity in slot games. We’re confident this release will not only delight players but also deliver strong results for our operator partners.”
Play the demo after release at revolvergaming.com/game/pyramid-of-ra/
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Aston Villa Foundation to partner with Kaizen Foundation
The Aston Villa Foundation is pleased to partner with the Kaizen Foundation on the development of the ‘Play it Forward’ project.
The project, previously known as the ‘Playzones Programme’, will tackle inequalities in physical activity and access to facilities by funding community-led spaces.
With additional support and funding provided by the Football Foundation, the Premier League, the Professional Footballers Association, and Birmingham City Council, Kaizen Foundation will support 350 additional hours of activity to take place on outdoor mini pitches in lower socio-economic areas across Birmingham.
Kaizen Foundation funding will also contribute to the long-term sustainability of seven custodian organisations working in the heart of these areas. These organisations can apply for small grants, managed by the Aston Villa Foundation, to cover equipment costs and provide relevant training and qualification opportunities for staff and volunteers.
The Aston Villa Foundation will offer the expertise of highly skilled professionals and experts from within their team around grants and fundraising, marketing and communications, governance, monitoring, evaluation and impact, health and safety, safeguarding, and risk management. In addition to off-site spaces, the development of the Warehouse space will see two multi-use games areas, managed by the Aston Villa Foundation, built on the current broadcaster’s area of the North Stand, acting as a functioning community space on non-matchdays.
The project aligns with the Aston Villa Foundation’s commitment to their work with children, young people, and young adults, both within the immediate areas around Villa Park and the wider Birmingham population, providing a holistic landscape of opportunities to support them on their life journey.
Guy Rippon, Head of Foundation and Community at the Aston Villa Foundation, said: “We at the Aston Villa Foundation are proud to be working with an internationally recognised organisation such as the Kaizen Foundation, to continue to positively impact the lives of young people in the local vicinity of Villa Park.
“The ‘Play it Forward’ project aligns with the Kaizen Foundation’s vision and mission and the connecting and supporting pillars of our own strategy. The community and charitable sectors in Birmingham are going through their toughest period in recent history, with vast funding cuts and community need at its highest. The ‘Play it Forward’ project will empower the voluntary and community sector with their own ambitions to grow as self-sustained organisations, as well as reduce the gap in young people’s access to physical activity spaces in urban environments.”
The Kaizen Foundation is a Social Purpose Organisation, funded exclusively by Kaizen Gaming, one of the biggest GameTech companies in the world. Its vision is to serve as a catalyst for positive change on a global scale in partnership with local communities, NGOs, and private and public institutions.
The Kaizen Foundation’s goal is to foster innovation and improve all aspects of people’s lives with a focus on Society, Education, and the Environment.
Panos Konstantopoulos, President of the Kaizen Foundation, said, “Play it Forward is about creating real opportunities where they are most needed. By investing in local organisations and young people, we are not just funding projects, we are helping build stronger, self-sustaining communities. As an international foundation, it is a privilege to combine our global perspective with the Aston Villa Foundation’s local expertise to deliver meaningful impact here in Birmingham and exactly where it is needed the most.”
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