Wazdan, the gain-focused developer behind some of the world’s most rewarding casino game experiences, has strengthened its position in the Spanish market through a significant deal with Casino777.es, a leading Spanish operator.

The agreement sees Wazdan provide the operator with an initial batch of player-favourite titles, including 9 Lions™, Black Horse™ Deluxe, Choco Reels™, Fortune Reels™ and Burning Stars 3™, with more releases expected to follow.

Casino777.es customers can also look forward to experiencing Wazdan’s popular special features that have proven to boost player engagement and retention, including the exciting Cash Infinity™ and Hold the Jackpot mechanics which offer massive win potential.

As one of Spain’s top-tier online casinos, Casino777.es boasts a substantial and growing player base. The addition of Wazdan’s feature-rich, visually impressive games is set to significantly enhance the operator’s slot portfolio and provide its customers with fresh, immersive iGaming experiences.

This partnership marks another milestone in Wazdan’s expansion strategy in Spain, where the provider has been steadily growing its presence since entering the market. The collaboration with Casino777.es solidifies Wazdan’s position as a leading supplier of innovative slot content in the country.

Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said: “We are delighted to partner with Casino777.es, a prominent operator in the Spanish market. This collaboration allows us to further expand our reach and deliver our engaging titles to a wider audience of Spanish players.

“Spain has been a key focus market for Wazdan, and we are committed to strengthening our presence in the jurisdiction through partnerships with respected operators like 777es. We look forward to working together to provide players with the very best in online slot entertainment.”

César Paredes, Country Manager at 777.es, added: “We are excited to join forces with Wazdan to bring its innovative games to our platform. Its slot portfolio has already proven to be a hit with Spanish players, and we are thrilled to offer even more of its unique titles to our customers.

“With iconic Wazdan games joining our platform, we can deliver even more world-class casino entertainment to our players. This partnership reinforces our position as a leading provider of premium iGaming content in Spain.”

International Game Technology PLC announced that it is modernising video poker across the Netherlands with a 500-unit deployment of PeakBarTop cabinets at Holland Casino gaming venues throughout the region. This multi-phase installation started in 2023 and once complete, will account for the largest PeakBarTop installation in Europe.

“IGT’s PeakBarTop cabinets have elevated the aesthetic of Holland Casinos’ gaming floors and introduced a new level of entertainment and comfort to our players. When looking to enhance our video poker offering, Holland Casino knew IGT was the ideal supplier given their decades of leadership in video poker performance and innovation,” Pieter Boers, Holland Casino’s Vice President of Gaming and Services, said.

“We’re thrilled that Holland Casino entrusted IGT to help modernize its video poker offering with 500 PeakBarTop cabinets and our legendary Game King content. The PeakBarTop cabinet is the leading bartop hardware solution in the world and is the ideal complement to the many IGT solutions on Holland Casinos’ gaming floors,” Nick Khin, chief operating officer of gaming for IGT, said.

IGT’s PeakBarTop cabinet features an ergonomic design that includes a 23-inch curved, full-HD display, a front-mounted ticket printer and an embedded card reader. The PeakBarTop cabinet also includes a range of technologically advanced features such as enhanced lighting and sound, a USB mobile device charging port, a play-level indicator for service staff and embedded Bluetooth technology that enables operators to seamlessly integrate with IGT’s cashless gaming systems technology.

Playtech announced the expansion of its iPoker network into the Czech Republic, in partnership with Fortuna Entertainment Group (Fortuna), marking the first introduction of Playtech’s iPoker network in the Czech market.

This launch represents a significant milestone for both Playtech and Fortuna, as it introduces poker into the Fortuna Entertainment Group for the first time. Through Playtech’s iPoker network, Fortuna’s players in the Czech Republic will now have access to a diverse range of poker games, benefitting from a strong international liquidity pool of players from all around the world, plus a high-quality player experience and state-of-the-art poker product.

The iPoker network has experienced explosive growth over the past few years, and the addition of Fortuna will contribute to the continuation of this trend. The Czech Republic is a prominent hub for live poker tournaments in Europe, with prestigious events held year-round in cities like Prague and Rozvadov. By joining forces with Fortuna, Playtech aims to tap into the potential of this vibrant market, bringing an unmatched online poker experience to the Czech audience.

Marat Koss, VP of Interactive Gaming at Playtech, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Fortuna to expand our iPoker network into the Czech market. Playtech is committed to providing a high-quality player experience through its cutting-edge poker product and continuous innovation and together with Fortuna’s continued success and significant growth trajectory as the leading betting and gaming operator in Central and Eastern Europe, this partnership will offer a modern, seamless, and engaging user experience for Fortuna’s players.”

Myke Foster, Group Head of Gaming & Commercial Strategy at Fortuna Entertainment Group, said: “Poker has a significant presence in the Czech market with an established player base and we are impressed by the quality of Playtech’s poker product. We see tremendous potential in this product and are confident it will deliver an exceptional and modern user experience to our customer base. We have had a very successful partnership with Playtech over the years and we look forward to watching this partnership continue to grow from strength to strength.”