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Games Global – setting the standard in iGaming
Games Global made an instant impact upon entering the iGaming scene last May, and has seen wonderful growth in its debut year, firmly establishing itself as the pre-eminent supplier in the industry. We sit down with Chief People and Transformation Officer, Leila Goelz, to reflect on the brand’s impressive success so far and the role its people play in the company’s success.
The last year has been nothing short of a whirlwind, and we have gained great momentum as our company has evolved and our team has grown. Our strategic objectives have been ambitious but we have come together to deliver. I couldn’t be prouder of our Globlalites who have truly embraced the values of Games Global with passion and dedication to achieve our vision, To Be The One.
Any business is only as good as its people, and at Games Global, we are privileged to have a diverse team, who are the heartbeat of our company. We constantly seek opportunities to drive an engaging, inclusive, and supportive environment where everyone can bring their best selves to work. We want our people to thrive and be the best they want to be.
We’ve defined who we are as a business and created strong corporate values that resonate with our people to build a culture that everyone can relate to and feel a true sense of belonging. Over a year in and our culture continues to evolve whilst staying true to our values of Authenticity, Boldness, Togetherness and Responsibility.
As a global business, we have carefully created and implemented a range of global policies whilst appreciating the cultural nuances and ways of working within each of our locations and teams. It is not a one size fits all approach. For our business to continue to innovate, evolve, and achieve success we must sustain an environment that fosters diversity, inspires creativity, and breeds innovation.
How the iGaming industry is becoming an interesting proposition
This industry has always been fast paced. This in turn creates exciting job opportunities across the industry with a diverse range of roles requiring unique skill sets. However, we must ensure that we evolve to remain competitive from a talent perspective and the working environment is a key component, as this helps us to underpin the culture we wish to create.
Technology is obviously key in iGaming and to remain ahead of the curve, technology advancement is critical to success. As such, the industry landscape is rich in opportunities for working with the latest technologies and innovations offering exciting career opportunities. The technology space as a whole is highly competitive and is constantly advancing. iGaming is now competing with the wider technology industry; strategies to attract and retain talent have never been more important.
An environment that is engaging, encourages collaboration, fosters innovation, and appeals to our diverse demographic is critical. Our policies and processes need to support a positive working environment, we must take care of the basic needs of our people, have quality technology and tools and our leaders must be empowered and take accountability to support their teams.
To attract the best, we need to provide and be the best. The iGaming industry has in the past led the way in this space, pushing other sectors to up their game in terms of the working culture.
Hiring of talent within our industry is competitive yet despite these challenges we have experienced a headcount growth rate of over 30%. People have joined us from all over the world across a variety of roles and each bring with them great value to our culture and business.
Retaining the best talent comes with great responsibility. Our People Strategy is committed to the support, development and growth of our people and we take this seriously. Over the past 12 months we achieved a promotion rate of 11% in comparison to SHRM’s benchmarking report stating 6% as the average, but there is room for improvement.
We have a robust talent management strategy in place which is continually evolving and for 2023 we have a commitment to increasing our internal hires to ensure we are getting our people ready for the next stage in their career which results in a bigger internal talent pool.
Strong internal and external partnerships
Integrating new studio partners worldwide adds to our collective knowledge base and our content portfolio, which engages a variety of audiences and diversifies our product offering.
There are a number of fundamental factors that we look for in our studio partners. We look for brands that are bold but make decisions backed by data and research. We love innovation and seek out projects that push our imagination and leave a positive mark on the industry.
We want to work with creative and passionate people, who share the same drive as we do in delivering cutting edge content. Authenticity is essential, as we aim to remain true to ourselves, to our ethos, and to each other.
This shared passion and vision allows us to create memorable experiences for players. We are able to boast a catalogue of iconic titles and a constant stream of innovative content that includes the biggest range of jackpot products.
Our diversity is our strength, and it was evident in the quality of work produced and delivered over the past year. We’ve exceeded expectations on multiple fronts and I can’t wait to see how our teams raise the game even further in the coming months.
At Games Global we endeavour to go above and beyond to ensure high-quality products are delivered. We thrive as a team and succeed as one. Together, we achieve. Together, we can Be The One.
Evoke, one of the world’s leading betting and gaming companies with internationally renowned brands including William Hill, 888 and Mr Green, announced the establishment of a new Technology Committee of the Board effective immediately.
The Committee will be chaired by Independent Non-Executive Director Susan Standiford. Non-executive Directors Limor Ganot and Ori Shaked will also be members of the Committee.
The Committee will provide Board-level oversight of evoke’s major technology investments and initiatives, ensuring alignment with business strategy, risk management and operational effectiveness.
Jon Mendelsohn, Chairman of evoke, said: “In a world where technology is evolving at break-neck speed and in an industry where technology leadership is a core driver of sustainable success, our Technology Committee will play an important role in strengthening the Board’s governance and long-term strategy development. The Committee will focus on providing transparency and insight across our product, technology, data and operational initiatives as well as informing the Board and executive leadership on technology trends with the potential to shape the Group’s long-term competitive advantages.”
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Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news and new partnerships. Read on and get updated.
Latest News
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa has been named the luckiest casino in the US according to a recent study conducted by Casinos.com. The resort claimed the top spot based on an in-depth analysis of Tripadvisor reviews, measuring the frequency of luck-related keyword mentions. With a 25.49% luck rate, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa topped the list thanks to glowing guest feedback, including frequent mentions of jackpots, hand pays and bonus wins. 50 reviews mentioned the word “jackpot,” and 19 even referenced a “hand pay.” Casinos.com tracked keywords such as lucky, luck, won, winning, success, jackpot, hand pay, winner, bonus, profit to determine which U.S. casinos inspired the most winning moments among visitors.
The Missouri Gaming Commission has announced that it has officially begun accepting applications for sports betting license. The Commission made the announcement following the unanimous approval of a resolution drafted Tuesday that approved the licensing process. The resolution passed after Gov. Mike Kehoe’s office reviewed it. The licensing period opens roughly six months after Missouri voters narrowly approved a constitutional amendment legalising sports betting. The measure passed by less than half a percentage point, with a margin of less than 7500 votes.
Underdog Fantasy has relaunched its draft-style daily fantasy sports (DFS) games in New York, nearly two months after it withdrew all of its DFS competitions from the Empire State. The decision to withdraw all DFS contests from New York in March came after a ruling from the New York State Gaming Commission in which the commission determined Underdog was not in line with the state’s current DFS law. An Underdog Fantasy spokesperson confirmed the company is still working under a temporary license. The New York State Gaming Commission agreed to allow the company to offer its draft DFS games with the temporary license. Most DFS companies in New York operate with a temporary license.
New Partnerships
Pollard Banknote Limited has congratulated the West Virginia Lottery on the successful launch of Royal Court Riches, its first eInstant game from the Pollard Digital Games Studio. Royal Court Riches has already demonstrated strong performance in multiple markets—in its first international launch, it achieved that jurisdiction’s highest tickets sold, total sales and gross gaming revenue within its first 30 days of release. Royal Court Riches is the first in a series of games from the Pollard Digital Games Studio slated to launch in West Virginia this year.
SYNOT Games has announced a new partnership with Caliente, one of Mexico’s top gaming platforms. This collaboration marks an exciting expansion for SYNOT Games, as it brings its acclaimed portfolio of gaming content to the Mexican market. It enhances Caliente’s offerings with an extensive array of high-quality slot games such as Respin Joker, Book of Secrets, Realm of Lions and Forest Maiden, designed to captivate players and boost engagement. Caliente with its strong presence in Latin America, is the perfect partner for SYNOT Games’ expansion into the region. The partnership aims to deliver an exceptional gaming experience, combining SYNOT’s visually rich, innovative games with Caliente’s extensive reach and reputation.
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Industry Awards
Betsson Group Nominated in 14 Categories at the Women in Gaming Diversity Awards 2025
Betsson Group has been nominated in 14 categories at the Women in Gaming Diversity & Employee Wellbeing Awards 2025, hosted by Clever Duck Media. These include five company-wide nominations and nine individual nominations for eight of its employees.
These annual awards celebrate excellence in equality, diversity, inclusion and employee wellbeing across the global gaming industry. Since its launch in 2010, the event has solidified its position as one of the global gaming industry’s most respected diversity accolades.
The categories in which Betsson Group and its employees have been shortlisted include:
Company Category Nominations:
Best Diverse Place to Work
Community Engagement
Company of the Year (Operator)
Diversity & Inclusion
Great Place to Work Award
Individual Category Nominations:
Affiliate Leader – Shakyra Jonsson
Employee of the Year (Operator) – Lisa Mifsud
Excellence in Customer Service – Gabriella Larsson
HR Champion (Operator) – Tamara Klibadze
Innovator – Lena Nordin
Inspiration of the Year (Operator) – Lena Nordin
Positive Role Model of the Year (Operator) – Lara Lombardi
Star of the Future (Operator) – Jessica Carrillo Miranda
Young Leader of the Year (Operator) – Chellyanne Cassar
These nominations reflect the company’s ongoing dedication to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, respected and empowered to succeed. At Betsson Group, diversity, equity and inclusion are more than buzzwords; they are embedded in the company’s culture, values and daily actions. In previous years, Betsson has been recognised at the WiG Diversity Awards for Best Diverse Place to Work (2022 and 2024), Company of the Year (2019 and 2022) and for Diversity & Inclusion (2021). For the individual categories, Betsson employees have previously won Excellence in Customer Service, Star of the Future and Young Leader of the Year.
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