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Wazdan, the gain-focused developer behind some of the industry’s most innovative and rewarding casino game experiences, is proud to announce its nomination in three categories at the prestigious SBC Europe Awards 2025.

The company has been recognised in the following categories:
• Game Studio of the Year – Medium
• Game Music / Soundtrack
• Casino Supplier of the Year

These nominations reflect Wazdan’s comprehensive approach to quality, from precision in game design and distinctive audiovisual experiences, to delivering reliable and scalable solutions for operators worldwide.

The nomination in the “Game Studio of the Year – Medium” category is based on performance data provided by Slotcatalog, a trusted industry source for casino game analytics and rankings.

Michał Imiołek, Chief Executive Officer at Wazdan, said:

“At Wazdan, we don’t follow the market, we shape it. Being recognised in this way proves that we are focused on building future-ready solutions, ones that serve both our partners and our players.

Being nominated for Game Studio of the Year – Medium once again is yet another confirmation that our dynamic growth and unwavering commitment to creating modern, engaging iGaming content stays on the right track.”

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Wazdan, the gain-focused provider behind some of the world’s most rewarding casino game experiences, enters the GamingTECH Awards voting stage with nominations in 5 categories.

GamingTECH Awards, organised by Hipther, are well-regarded as one of the most interesting Central and Eastern European Awards in the iGaming calendar, aiming to highlight industry’s excellence and latest achievements in innovation and setting new industry standards. This should not come as a surprise, that Wazdan is a leading company in such competition, and 5 nominations are a testament to that fact.

Among those 5 nominations, Wazdan is shortlisted for the title Best Online Casino Provider, Online Casino Innovator and for the Best Support for Responsible Gambling, showcasing Wazdan’s status, not only as an effective and leading provider, but also one with important impact on providing safe and responsible gambling experiences.

Wazdan has also received two nominations for their C-Level representatives – Andrzej Hyla, Wazdan’s CCO and Michal Imiolek, Wazdan’s CEO, have both been acknowledged, shortlisting for Best iGaming CEO in CEE region and CEE iGaming Leader of the Year.

Michal Imiolek, Chief Executive Officer at Wazdan, emphasises:

“This February is a really successful month for Wazdan, as we are receiving information about new nominations constantly, this time at GamingTECH Awards 2025 with respectable 5 new nominations. Wazdan’s position in Central and Eastern European markets is very strong, and another confirmation in form of nominations is always welcome.

“I also want to thank the jury for recognising me and Andrzej for these awards. Leading Wazdan is an incredibly satisfying task that we aim to continue, providing the world with the most rewarding casino game experiences.”

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Wazdan, the gain-focused developer behind some of the world’s most rewarding casino game experiences, has its game, Magic Spins™ nominated for the title of the Most Innovative Online Game at 7th Annual EKG Slot Awards Show.

EKG Slot Awards Show is an event organised by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming and is a recognition of excellence in the development of slot games for the casino gaming industry, focusing mostly on the US markets.

This recognition is a highlight of Wazdan’s rapid and successful expansion onto North America. With 6 live markets and constantly acquired new deals and partnership, Wazdan is proving its position as one of the most significant players in North America.

Magic Spins™, a game already recognised by the industry as an innovative and engaging product, with its unique 29 reel layout, Wazdan’s iconic Hold the Jackpot™ bonus round and Collect to Infinity™ feature, is the perfect choice for this important accolade.

Wazdan’s Chief Commercial Officer, Andrzej Hyla, comments:

“United States of America and North America in general is a direction Wazdan is heading towards with our innovative products and solutions. Seeing that this expansion is time and time again being recognised by local industry experts is an indicator, that we’re on the right track.

“I’m especially happy for Magic Spins™ being nominated for the Most Innovative Online Game. This project has introduced many new features, that are now flagship examples of Wazdan’s innovative approach in creating compelling gaining experiences.”

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Wazdan, the gain-focused developer behind some of the world’s most rewarding casino game experiences, is set to make the most out of the upcoming ICE 2025, happening for the first time in Barcelona.

Booth 2K36, where Wazdan is going to be stationing, will offer the newest and most promising iGaming software, featuring Mighty Wild™: Jaguar, with innovative Mystery Jaguar Multiplier and players’ favourite bonus rounds: Hold the Jackpot™ and Wild Rampage™. By visiting their stand, you will have a chance to unveil the success behind Wazdan’s philosophy of Online gaining™ and get to know the backstage of their successful promo tools.

What’s more, Wazdan is going to introduce the perks of implementing their unique Network Promotions into the casinos, showcasing their ongoing Mystery Drop™ for 2024/25, with a prize pool valued at €6,000,000.

Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan said:

“We had our sight set for ICE Barcelona 2025 for a long time, as last year ICE London 2024 started a very important new chapter for us. Seeing how much Online gaining™ has grown over this year is something we’re incredibly proud of.

“We’re very excited to showcase our new, exciting addition to the Mighty Wild™ series entry, as well as other new games we’re planning to release in the next months. And for that and more, stand 2K36 is a place to visit.”

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Wazdan, the gain-focused developer behind some of the world’s most rewarding casino game experiences, has significantly increased its presence on Latin American market thanks to the new expansion onto Brazil.

Following the earlier Peruvian expansion, Wazdan has set their focus on providing their iconic games into licenced countries in South America even further. With the latest changes in gambling regulation rules, Brazil has been a topic of many discussions, showcasing the market’s potential and possible impact on the industry.

Brazilian players can now enjoy developer’s most renowned titles from its first batch of games live in the market, such as Mighty Wild™: Panther, Hot Slot™: 777 Crown, 9 Coins™ and more, with next batches to be introduced later in following weeks.

With the previous Wazdan successes in Argentinian and Colombian iGaming markets, this expansion is to be observed as one of the most interesting market entries.

Izabela Slodkowska-Popiel, Wazdan’s Head of Account Management for North America and Latin America, comments:

“We’re thrilled to introduce Brazil as our newest market. This highly anticipated entry was a topic for discussion for a very long time, and this announcement is a great start of 2025 for us.

“As LATAM markets expand, we strive to outpace the competition by leading with our innovative services and games. Our game portfolio will grow with localised content designed to match regional tastes of Brazilian players.”  

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Wazdan, the leading gain-focused developer, has moved to strengthen its Latin American footprint after entering the regulated iGaming market in Peru.

The landmark entry sees Wazdan build on its impressive presence in the region, with the studio already collaborating with a string of tier-one operators in Colombia and Argentina.

An initial 33 top-performing titles will go live across the Peruvian market. Wazdan’s portfolio includes games from the beloved Hot Slot™, Coins™ and Mighty Wild™ series.   

Standing out in LatAm with its inclusive regulatory framework, Peru’s market size currently stands at US$2.5bn, and its online segment is expected to grow at an annual rate of 6.4% in the coming years. Wazdan’s latest market expansion underlines the developer’s ambition of continuing to expand its global footprint, offering its captivating portfolio to a growing number of partners and players worldwide.

Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said:

“Wazdan games have gained popularity across LatAm markets due to our innovative gameplay tools that align perfectly with player preferences.

“Peru is one of the fastest-growing markets in the region, and we are delighted to now be in a position to start partnering with operators and bringing our portfolio to a new stream of players as our LatAm presence continues to go from strength to strength, heading into 2025.”    

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Wazdan, the leading gain-focused developer, has bolstered its player-favourite series with its latest launch, 15 Coins™ Grand Platinum Edition.   

Following the huge success of its two predecessors, 15 Coins™ Grand Platinum Edition offers increased ways to cash in on sizeable wins via its 15 reels.

Base play excitement has been enhanced through Wazdan’s iconic Cash Out mechanic which sees players accumulate all values from cash and jackpot symbols that land on the reels alongside a Cash Out label.

Wazdan’s new offering also features the signature Cash Infinity™ symbols, now intensified to provide more thrilling spins and wins. Cash Infinity™ symbols randomly appear in the base game and stick to the reels until the bonus is triggered.

Slot enthusiasts with their eyes on a jackpot win also benefit from an eye-catching Grand Jackpot increase which now sits at 2500x the bet. Players can also challenge for the coveted jackpot during the Hold the Jackpot™ bonus round; a fan-favourite in the Coins™ slot series.

Wazdan’s latest title exemplifies the successful implementation of its Online gaining™ philosophy, which has been pivotal in yielding tangible results for its partners and allowing players to tailor gameplay to their preferred style of play.

Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said:

“15 Coins™ Grand Platinum Edition underlines our continued ambition to deliver engaging and rewarding game experiences that maximise opportunities for lavish wins through captivating features.

“Our beloved Cash Out mechanic adds a dynamic twist to base play complemented with the chance of landing Cash Infinity™ symbols, while a staggering Grand Jackpot of 2500x gives jackpot chasers something to set their eyes on during the Hold the Jackpot™ bonus round.”

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Wazdan, the gain-focused developer behind some of the world’s most rewarding casino game experiences, joins the finalists rank at European iGaming Awards 2025 with 7 different nominations at hand.

This plethora of nominations demonstrates the many different areas in which Wazdan excels, including their innovative approach to creating creative software, as well as their sustainable solutions in the design of such games. The staple examples being One Coin™, one of the most interesting releases of the year, which was also acknowledged by the jury, receiving nominations for Most Innovative Slot Game and 2024 Innovation of the Year.

Other nominations received by Wazdan once again highlight the developer’s status as they were nominated for Best Game Developer and their slot, 36 Coins™, is being considered for Slot Game of the Year. Wazdan’s CEO, Michal Imiolek, has also been nominated for the Outstanding Contribution Award.

It has been a very strong year for Wazdan, with several awards won throughout, including the prestigious Casino Developer of the Year award at the 2024 SBC Awards. The should be no surprise that Wazdan is looking to build on this success next year.

Michal Imiolek, Chief Executive Officer at Wazdan, expresses:

“European iGaming Awards 2025 brought us many nominations, and that is something we, as a team of professionals, are really looking forward to, as it once again showcases Wazdan’s status as the leading innovator and game developer in the industry. We pursue Online gaining™ not without a reason, as we want to develop more unique and thrilling casino experiences with each and every release.”

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Wazdan, the gain-focused developer behind some of the world’s most rewarding casino game experiences, looks forward to BEGE Awards 2024 with 4 nominations in their hand, including the one for the title of Online Provider of the Year.

Wazdan, being awarded the title of the Slots Developer of the Year at the latest SBC Awards 2024, keeps the motivation to deliver more and more compelling and competitive experiences.

BEGE has recognised Wazdan not only a company as a whole, but also their innovative solutions, such as the new title One Coin™ for the Industry Innovation of the Year award, as well as Wazdan’s iconic promo tool – Jackpot Rain™ as the Innovative Online Product of the Year. Last but not least, the nomination for the CEO of the Year award was presented to Michal Imiolek, Wazdan’s CEO.


Michal Imiolek, Chief Executive Officer, states:

“We are extremely pleased with the nominations as Balkan Entertainment & Gaming Expo is regarded as one of the most important events in that region. And being nominated four times at BEGE Awards 2024 is the clear signal of Wazdan’s innovation development not slowing down.

“Thank you BEGE for nominating me as well, being a CEO of such a fantastic company is something truly special and I’m honoured to take part in Wazdan’s global success.”



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Wazdan, the gain-focused developer behind some of the world’s most rewarding casino game experiences, celebrates the received Online Slot of the Year nomination for their flagship title, 36 Coins™, at Global Gaming Awards EMEA 2025.

The awarded Coins™ series is regarded as one of the most innovative and impactful game series, that constantly challenges the industry norm. 36 Coins™, being one of its most popular entries, has already been distinguished for its excellence in occasion of SlotWise Awards 2024, where it was nominated for the Slot of the Year as well.

This slot is being a staple example of Wazdan’s ability to create compelling and rewarding games, which brings engaging and immersive experiences.


Izabela Słodkowska-Popiel, Head of Account Management for North America and Latin America, expresses:

“Back to back, Global Gaming Awards EMEA brings us another nomination for our iconic Coins™ series. We’re obviously very honoured, as it showcases how our games constantly improves, challenging not only the industry, but also ourselves, to create better experience with every new release.”