Gaming terminals from Polish manufacturer Promatic have made their debut on the Irish market. The company’s first slot machines can now be found in gaming halls and casinos operated by six local operators across 10 Irish cities: Dublin, Cork, Galway, New Ross, Wexford, Tallaght, Dun Laoghaire, Bray, Malahide, and Arklow.

The Polish manufacturer, one of the leading suppliers of gaming equipment for Poland’s state-owned chain slot gaming arcades operated by Totalizator Sportowy, has high hopes for the Irish market.

“The Irish love slot games, and access to them is relatively widespread in this country. That’s why we decided to enter the market and take part in the Irish Gaming Show. It led to a number of promising contracts that we are now looking to expand,” said Kacper Kupczyk, Key Account Manager.

“It’s no secret that many Poles live in Ireland and are already familiar with our games. They are also part of our target audience,” he added.

Currently, the Irish gaming market includes approximately 450 venues (arcades and casinos). In a country of over 5.3 million people, there are around 25,000 gaming machines installed.

Promatic is supplying Irish operators with four machine models: Casino 27, PRO 24, PRO 27 VIP, and PRO 32 VIP. These devices feature game packages such as Energy+Orange – the flagship product of the ENERGY series, Energy+Green, and the latest addition – Pro Selection, a multigame set featuring the best of Promatic’s retail and online titles. Pro Selection has only just debuted in Polish casinos.

Additionally, all Irish operators working with Promatic have opted to implement the Fruitpot Jackpot system – a progressive jackpot solution designed by Promatic for casinos and gaming arcades. The Promatic Group plans further expansion in Ireland and is also developing a local service and technical support base to ensure efficient and comprehensive assistance for operators.

“The initial results and customer feedback from the market are very promising, and all signs point to Ireland being a potentially strong market for us. The competition is tough here – but that’s the case in every mature market where players know what they want. I’m confident we can compete for a significant share of the Irish gaming pie,” concludes Kacper Kupczyk.

Casino games aggregator St8 has secured a UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) remote gambling software licence, as the company continues its strategic expansion into key regulated markets worldwide.

The newly-granted licence means that St8 can now provide its market-leading casino aggregation platform to UK-licensed operators.

The platform has already won plaudits for streamlining integrations and delivering content with speed, simplicity and reliability.

Vladimir Negine, founder and CEO at St8, said: “Securing a UK licence is another major milestone for St8. The UK remains a benchmark for regulation and player protection, and we’re excited to bring our tech-led approach to this mature and competitive market. We’re absolutely committed to supporting our operator partners in regulated markets around the world, and we’re already working on securing additional licences.”

The UKGC licence adds to St8’s growing list of regulated market approvals, which already includes Romania, Malta, and the Isle of Man, with further jurisdictions in progress as part of its broader European and global growth strategy.

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FBM Foundation led a relief operation across Luzon to support the communities affected by Typhoons Crising, Dante and Emong. Through swift mobilization, FBM Foundation prepared and distributed 1,000 relief packages, on July 27th, in Batangas City, Caloocan City, and Quezon City. This gesture offered essential support to hundreds of families facing loss and displacement.

Rapid relief, real impact

​The mission was led by Pepe Costa, FBM Foundation Representative in the Philippines, and Lulu Barreras, Community Service Project Coordinator at FBM Foundation.

The first stop of the relief operation was Batangas City, where 500 relief packs were handed out to families affected by rising floodwaters. With homes submerged and communities evacuated, the FBM Foundation was warmly welcomed by the CSWDO – City Social Welfare and Development Office of Batangas City, who expressed heartfelt gratitude for the Foundation’s committed support and active role in ensuring the relief operations were conducted in an orderly and compassionate manner.

The second destination was Barangay 176-C in Caloocan City, where 200 families received emergency supplies. The area had been hit hard by poor drainage and non-stop rains. Thanks to Barangay Captain Nelfa Cabantac, the relief goods were distributed efficiently, ensuring every affected household received the necessary support.

Finally, the team reached Barangay Talayan, in Quezon City, where 300 relief packages were delivered to flood-stricken residents. This final effort was coordinated with the help of Richard Cabugsanon, a concerned citizen who proactively contacted the Foundation to extend aid to his community.

United by compassion, our volunteers stood ready with 1000 relief packs for families in need

United by solidarity

​This one-day mission was made possible by 12 tireless volunteers, whose dedication was instrumental to the success of the initiative. Their efforts ensured not only the delivery of goods but also the presence of empathy, hope, and human connection in moments of crisis.

This swift response reinforces FBM Foundation’s ongoing mission to uplift lives, promote resilience, and act when communities need it the most. From immediate relief to long-term support, the Foundation remains committed to driving sustainable, positive change across the Philippines and beyond.

Heartfelt smiles and shared strength between volunteers and families impacted by the typhoons.