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IGT Recognised with Top Honors at ICE Barcelona 2025 Award Programmes
International Game Technology PLC announced that it was recognised with top honours in two prominent award programmes held in conjunction with ICE Barcelona 2025: the International Gaming Awards and the European Casino Awards.
IGT won the following awards in Barcelona:
International Gaming Awards: IGT LotteryLink was named “Lottery Product of the Year”. The annual awards programme recognises premier online and land-based casino suppliers and operators from around the world and is judged by a panel of leading gaming industry professionals.
European Casino Awards: Named “Best Diversity and Inclusion Employer” for the fourth consecutive year. The annual programme, judged by industry experts and professionals, recognises technical and practical excellence for gaming operators and suppliers across Europe.
“As the global leader in lottery, IGT is honored to win ‘Lottery Product of the Year’ at the International Gaming Awards. This celebrates our consistent innovation and commitment to delivering best-in-class lottery solutions. IGT LotteryLink reinvents the way lottery tickets are sold in stores, offering universal applicability and ease-of-use for global lotteries and retailers,” said Jay Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Officer Global Lottery.
“IGT being recognized as the ‘Best Diversity and Inclusion Employer’ for the fourth year in a row at the European Casino Awards validates our efforts to foster an inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued, supported, and empowered to grow and succeed in their careers. IGT’s company-wide DEI initiatives support our belief that diversity, equality and inclusion are crucial to the value we create in the market, and we will continue to build work environments that prioritize the needs of our employees,” said Brian Blake, IGT Vice President, Talent, Culture & Inclusion.
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Expanding Player Reach With Cloud-Enabled Demos And Seamless Gaming Experience Across PC And Mobile Platforms
Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company, announces updates to Xsolla Cloud Gaming solution. Powered by the new Amazon GameLift Streams on AWS, this solution allows developers to deliver high-quality PC and mobile gaming experiences to players remotely from the cloud in a browser, using a pay-as-you-go monetization model and cloud vendors’ aggregation.
The global cloud gaming market, valued at $6.91 billion in 2024, is projected to grow to $22.01 billion by 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33.59%. Xsolla Cloud Gaming is poised to capitalize on this growth, offering developers solutions that enhance accessibility, improve user acquisition, and expand regional reach, leveraging the latest cloud technology and global partnerships.
Unlike traditional cloud gaming platforms, Xsolla Cloud Gaming delivers innovative features designed to meet the evolving needs of developers and players. These updates empower developers to overcome hardware constraints, improve global reach, and create scalable revenue opportunities while enhancing the player experience.
Key updates to Xsolla Cloud Gaming include:
- Play Before You Buy: Gamers can instantly access time-limited demos and/or full games through cloud technology before purchasing. This feature allows publishers to demo their games, sell game keys directly through the cloud streams, and/or continue playing on the cloud, contributing to user acquisition and revenue growth.
- Seamless Compatibility Across Platforms: Dedicated compatibility with mobile browsers, including a virtual gamepad overlay, quickly bringing the PC gaming experience to mobile devices.
- Streamlined Global Launch Processes: Developers can launch games across all territories in just a few hours by selecting the desired region and machine type. The platform handles the rest with optimized architecture and advanced vendor routing to connect players to the most suitable cloud vendors for their needs.
- Global Partnerships: Xsolla Cloud Gaming is now supported by industry leaders, including AWS and Tencent Cloud. With their close partnership and deep integration, we can rapidly troubleshoot and implement new features to enhance the player experience. In addition, we have partnered with Aethir to offer up to $1 million in cloud credits to qualified partners.
Through Xsolla’s cloud gaming developer interface, Publisher Account, developers can further promote their games with rewards such as welcome bonuses for new registrations, free trial play for guest users, 15-minute “Play Before You Buy” trials, and referral bonuses for players. These engagement options create a rewarding and accessible experience for players worldwide.
“Xsolla Cloud Gaming redefines how developers bring their games to players,” said Chris Hewish, Chief Strategy Officer at Xsolla. “Our new features further address key industry challenges, such as hardware limitations, player acquisition, and retention, while providing developers with scalable revenue opportunities with no development effort.”
Developers worldwide are already adopting the Xsolla Cloud Gaming updates.
The Xsolla Cloud Gaming updates are now available for developers and publishers worldwide.
For more information about Xsolla Cloud Gaming, visit: xsolla.pro/rws25cloudg
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RG24seven Premieres Live Webinar Series – Starting with AI in Responsible Gaming, with US & UK Industry Experts
RG24seven Virtual Training, the industry-leading and free video-based virtual training system for Tribal and commercial gaming employees, and a BMM Innovation Group company, announced today the premiere of TALK 24, a live webinar series.
The first episode of TALK 24 will be co-hosted with Better Change and will feature a discussion highlighting Responsible Gaming training and AI solutions in support of Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM).
The webinar will host special guests:
- Phil Sherwood, Senior Director of Responsible Gaming at PrizePicks, and
- Paula Murphy, Head of Business Development at Mindway AI.
Wendy Anderson, Chief Executive Officer of RG24seven, said, “The goal of the TALK 24 webinar is to highlight comprehensive, up-to-date education addressing emerging issues with subject matter experts. We are very pleased to welcome Paula Murphy and Phil Sherwood to speak and share their knowledge on the intersection between Responsible Gaming and AI Technology.”
Anderson added, “Our Responsible Gaming Training is compliance-grade, presented by the top experts in the industry, and available to gaming companies year-round. The first episode of the TALK 24 webinar will serve as a preview to our new course focused on Responsible Gaming and Artificial Intelligence.”
RG24seven and Better Change will host the complimentary webinar on March 13, at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time.
- The session will be held in a live webinar format and designed to be both engaging and interactive.
- By the end of the 24-minute webinar, attendees will better understand the future of AI in Responsible Gaming, along with best practices, challenges, and ethical considerations.
- Registration for the free webinar is now open. Gaming company executives, managers and other representatives can register at: https://bit.ly/talk24-webinar
Contact [email protected] for more information.
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Big Bola Casinos reinforces its commitment to innovation and player experience by introducing Zitro’s CONCEPT cabinet line at its SEVEN by Big Bola venue in Santiago de Querétaro. These globally successful cabinets feature the exclusive Magic Lighting system, transforming the gaming floor with a synchronized light show that creates a unique and immersive sensory experience. The expansive Screen Deck provides both comfort and functionality, enhancing the experience for players and staff alike.
Players can also enjoy the medieval-themed Legendary Sword multigame, offering an engaging experience with its large 6×5 reel and exciting features. “Honor” multiplies winnings, “Glory” awards extra spins, and the “Magic Sword” doubles all prizes in its column. Triple Charm Journey adds further excitement with features like “Rise,” which increases wins with each spin; “Collect,” which accumulates Link symbol values; and “Enigma,” which multiplies its value along with select Link symbols on the screen.
Rafael Blanco, Commercial Director of Big Bola, commented, “We’re proud to continue innovating and bringing the best the market has to offer to our customers. Adding the CONCEPT cabinets and these new games underscores our commitment to excellence. The overwhelmingly positive player feedback confirms we’re on the right track.”
Johnny Viveiros Ortiz, Founder of Zitro, added, “We’re very grateful for Big Bola Casinos’ continued trust in our products, especially with this impressive deployment of our CONCEPT cabinet line. It’s a significant investment that’s already delivering excellent results. I’m very pleased with our personal and business relationship, which will undoubtedly continue to be the foundation for many more shared successes.”
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