Wazdan, the innovative games provider, is continuing its expansion in Bulgaria after going live with a major local operator, 8888.bg.

One of the country’s top-performing operators, 8888.bg provides a wide selection of casino games, sports offers and more, catering to both new and seasoned players, as well as those looking to go beyond the typical market standards.

This latest partnership has been driven by Wazdan’s track record for developing games that resonate with players across a wide range of demographics, ensuring 8888.bg can further grow its strong product offering.

Player-favourite titles have now become available to even more Bulgarian players, including 9 Coins^TM, Magic Spins^TM, Larry the Leprechaun, Power of Gods^TM: Egypt, Clover Lady^TM, Fortune Reels, Magic Stars 9, Lucky Reels^TM, Sizzling Bells^TM, and Magic Fruits Deluxe.

The agreement marks the fifth Bulgaria-based operator to partner with Wazdan, following recent deals with INBET, Sesame, Alphawin and Palms Bet, further strengthening its foothold in a prominent European market.

Radka Bacheva, Head of Sales and Business Development for Balkan and Southeast Europe at Wazdan, said: “8888.bg is one of Bulgaria’s biggest online casinos, so we’re thrilled to be bringing our content to such a prominent operator.

“We’ve had several successful partnerships in this market thus far and we’re excited for even more Bulgarian players to discover and enjoy our excellent offerings.”

Wazdan, the innovative games provider, is to be in attendance at the upcoming Casino Beats Summit in Malta.

The event, due to take place from the 23^rd to the 25^th of May, will see upwards of 3,000 delegates at both a prestigious conference and exhibition as well as the Casino Beats Game Developer Awards, taking place at the InterContinental Malta.

The provider will be a sponsor at the awards ceremony, where they have also been shortlisted in three categories: Game Mechanic of the Year 2023, Game Feature of the Year 2023, and Game Innovation Spotlight Award.

In addition to the awards, Wazdan is also the sponsor of the exciting Casino Beats Boat Trip, taking place on the first day of the event on May 23^rd. During this thrilling cruise, attendees will be able to relax among other professionals from the industry, while also enjoying a number of exciting activities planned by Wazdan, including a treasure hunt. This event has limited spaces and attendees interested in reserving a spot can go to Wazdan’s website to register.

Present at the summit will be Wazdan’s Account Management and Marketing teams and anyone interested in scheduling a meeting should get in touch before the event.

Magdalena Wojdyla, Head of Account Management for Europe at Wazdan said: “We are thrilled to announce our attendance at the Casino Beats Summit in Malta. Sponsoring both the Game Developer Awards and the Boat Trip, the Wazdan team can’t wait to catch up with all our partners from around the globe.

“The event marks one of the most important dates in the iGaming calendar and promises to be a fantastic opportunity for networking and meeting with some of the industry’s leading experts.”

Wazdan, the innovative games provider, has announced a partnership with Bally’s Interactive that will see it deliver a plethora of content to the operator via Relax Gaming.

Launching on Vera & John, one of Bally’s Interactive’s online brands, the deal sees the first batch of player-favourite games such as Hot Slot™: 777 Rubies and 9 Coins™ become available to even more players worldwide.

Vera & John players will now also get to enjoy Wazdan’s engagement-boosting mechanics, including Cash Infinity™, Hold the Jackpot™ and Collect to Infinity™.

This partnership sees Wazdan strengthen its foothold in several core markets, with Vera & John holding licences from both the Malta Gaming Authority and the Swedish Gambling Authority.

Bally’s Interactive is the digital arm of Bally’s Corporation, a world-leading entertainment provider with several land-based casinos in the US and an ecosystem of iGaming and sports betting products in the UK and Europe.

Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said: “Partnering with Vera & John brands is exciting for us at Wazdan, with their umbrella of brands reaching tens of millions of players globally.

“Vera & John have an especially strong foothold throughout Europe, a core market for us, and we’re confident their player base will love our titles – we look forward to a strong, successful future with Bally’s.”

A Spokesperson at Bally’s Interactive said: “We’re excited to partner with such a reputed and high-quality studio as Wazdan.

“Their wide range of popular themes and boosted classic mechanics are sure to be a hit with our players.”

Wazdan, the innovative games provider, has been nominated for two awards at the prestigious EGR Marketing & Innovation Awards.

The company was shortlisted for its “Mystery Box Giveaway” campaign in both the B2B Marketing Campaign and Supplier Marketing Campaign categories, which reward ingenuity and originality in marketing activities. Wazdan was recognised for its campaign which received an excellent response from the visitors of ICE London 2023, the industry’s largest exhibition.

The “Mystery Box Giveaway” was created to promote Wazdan’s products exhibited at ICE London 2023 and this year’s Network Promotions – Gods Clash, Easter Drop and Wazdan Breaks the Rules, running on its unique Mystery Drop promo tool.

Visitors were able to apply online before the event and pick up their Mystery Boxes at Wazdan’s stand at ICE to find some great gifts inside, including exclusive merchandise, Apple AirPods, fine spirits, such as Glengoyne 30-Year-Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, and even a chance to take part in a luxury trip.

The process of selecting the winners of the EGR Marketing & Innovation Awards involves a confidential and unbiased voting system, wherein the judges will assess and evaluate the nominees based on various criteria. The judges will vote in secret for the nominees in all categories, ensuring that each nominee is judged purely on merit, innovation and creativity.

The ceremony for the 2023 edition of the awards is scheduled to take place on June 8th at The Roundhouse, London, and it promises to be a momentous occasion. The winners will be recognized and celebrated for their outstanding contributions to the gaming industry.

Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan said: “We are thrilled to be nominated for not just one, but two awards at the EGR Marketing & Innovation Awards. It is a true recognition of the hard work and creativity of our team at Wazdan.

Being shortlisted in the B2B Marketing Campaign and Supplier Marketing Campaign categories is a great honour, and we are very pleased with the nominations. They are a testament to our commitment to delivering innovative and high-quality campaigns that resonate with our partners. We cannot wait for the results and are eager to see what the future holds for Wazdan”

Wazdan, the innovative games provider, has received a B2B supplier permit to operate in Sweden following the introduction of new regulations by the Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA).

Coming into force on July 1^st, 2023, the new rules mean that companies will now have to hold a gaming software permit in order to distribute content in the country.

The move is a significant one for the provider, with Sweden being one of Wazdan’s core markets – proven by their six recent nominations at the upcoming BSG Nordic Awards 2023, with three being for the Nordics.

With over 100 top-performing titles such as 9 Coins™, Hot Slot™: 777 Rubies and Hot Slot™: Mystery Jackpot Joker available alongside engagement-boosting mechanics such as Hold the Jackpot™, the granting of the B2B licence continues to strengthen Wazdan’s position in the Nordic market.

It further highlights Wazdan’s commitment to regulated markets, with it currently holding more than 20 licences and certifications worldwide, from New Jersey to the Netherlands.

Michal Imiolek, Chief Executive Officer at Wazdan, said: “We’re delighted to have been granted a B2B supplier permit by the Swedish Gambling Authority and we thank them for a swift, smooth process. It also serves as a testament to the consistent hard work of our Compliance team, making sure we’re compliant with regulatory requirements and player safety obligations in iGaming markets around the globe.

“The Nordic market is an important one for us and we’ve been an active supplier in the region for some time, so we’re excited to be able to keep entertaining Swedish players for years to come.”

Wazdan, the innovative games provider, is expanding its presence in Bulgaria after signing a deal with Palms Bet.

Bulgarian-based Palms Bet is a leading gambling operator with over nine years of experience in the market.

A total of 14 top-performing Wazdan titles has been launched as part of Palms Bet’s Week of the New Games promotion, with releases such as Larry the Leprechaun, 9 Lions, Great Book of Magic Deluxe, Sizzling 777 Deluxe, Magic Stars 9, Black Horse™ Deluxe, Fruit Mania Deluxe, and Lucky Reels™ being made available on the platform this week.

Palms Bet is one of the top operators in Bulgaria and a pioneer in the online gambling sphere, taking home the trophy for Best Online Gambling Operator at 2022’s BEGE Awards and offering a wide range of casino products, including over 500 slot games and over 20,000 sporting events with impressive odds.

The agreement marks the fourth Bulgarian operator partner for Wazdan, following deals with INBET, Sesame, and Alphawin, as it continues to strengthen its foothold in Europe and make strides in the Bulgarian market.

Radka Bacheva, Sales and Business Development Manager at Wazdan, said: “We are delighted to have such a valuable partner as Palms Bet, especially as we look to expand throughout Europe and Bulgaria in particular.

“Looking towards the future, we’re confident that it will be bright and full of success as a result of this partnership and we look forward to even more Bulgarian players enjoying our exciting games.”

Zhan Hadzhinikolov, Casino Manager at Palms Bet said: “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Wazdan. Their magnificent games are a great addition to our roster, and we believe our players will enjoy them very much.”

Wazdan, the innovative games provider, has been shortlisted for two categories at the upcoming EGR B2B Awards 2023.

The slots supplier has received two nominations in both the headline category of Mobile Supplier, as well as in the supporting category of Innovation in RNG Casino Software.

Rewarding and celebrating the very best service providers within the online gaming industry, the EGR B2B Awards recognises the achievements of suppliers from all major iGaming disciplines, from betting and gaming software through to payments, mobile, and infrastructure.

The in-person event takes place on the 8^th of June 2023 at Roundhouse, London, with a wealth of industry experts due to be in attendance.

Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said: “We’re delighted to have been nominated in two categories at the prestigious EGR B2B awards, especially in a headline category alongside being highlighted for Innovation in RNG Casino Software.

“These nominations are a true testament to the hard work and dedication of our team and we couldn’t be prouder. We’re looking forward to the ceremony and can’t wait to see what the rest of the year holds for Wazdan.”

Wazdan, the innovative games provider, has been nominated in four categories at the Casino Beats Game Developer Awards.

Celebrating the continued success and innovation of game production, the prestigious event takes place on the final day of the CasinoBeats Summit on Thursday 25^th of May, at the InterContinental Hotel in Malta.

Wazdan has received recognition for its array of engagement-boosting slot developments, with Cash Infinity™ being nominated for both Game Mechanic of the Year as well as the Game Innovation Spotlight Award. First appearing in the player-favourite 9 Coins™ slot, this in-game feature increases the chances of landing the bonus round and has driven key metrics for operators.

Meanwhile, Wazdan’s network promotion Mystery Drop™ picked up a nomination for Game Feature of the Year. The full-customisable tool offers instant cash prizes for players, all supplied on Wazdan’s side. Lastly, Magic Spins™ has been recognised for being an exceptional game and has been nominated for the Game of the Year award.

The Casino Beats Game Developer Awards brings in another successful batch of shortlisting for Wazdan, who recently picked up a handful of nominations at the EGR North America Awards and the SBC North America Awards, two transatlantic industry ceremonies.

Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan said: “Wazdan is delighted about this latest industry awards announcement. It marks another testament to all the team’s effort and hard work in the previous twelve months to bringing innovative and boundary-pushing features to players, whilst delivering fantastic results to operators.

“Wazdan will be in attendance at both the Casino Beats Summit and the Game Developer Awards, where we look forward to catching up with all our partners.”