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Andrea Behrendt to become CFO at ZEAL from April 1, 2025

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Andrea Behrendt will become Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of ZEAL Network SE, the market leader for online lotteries in Germany, on April 1, 2025. In this role, she succeeds Sebastian Bielski, who has informed the Supervisory Board of ZEAL Network SE that he wishes to leave the company to pursue new professional challenges. The Supervisory Board has decided to comply with this wish and to terminate his contract prematurely as of March 31, 2025.

“We are delighted to welcome Andrea Behrendt as a member of the ZEAL Management Board. With her deep financial and long-standing industry expertise, she brings excellent qualifications to support ZEAL in the next phase of growth,” said Peter Steiner, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of ZEAL Network SE. “On behalf of the Supervisory Board, we would like to thank Sebastian Bielski for his exceptional commitment and his significant contribution to the positive development of the company.”

“I would like to thank the Supervisory Board for the trust they have placed in me and look forward to the opportunity to help shape the future of ZEAL with my colleagues on the Management Board and the entire team,” explains Andrea Behrendt.

Andrea Behrendt is currently VP Group Controlling & Portfolio Management at ZEAL Network SE. She has held various positions in finance at ZEAL since 2012. She is also CFO of the subsidiary LOTTO24 AG. Prior to her career at ZEAL, Andrea Behrendt held various management positions in controlling at well-known companies such as VTG and the Hofmeister Group.

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In his role as CFO, Sebastian Bielski was responsible for finance, investor relations and all ESG issues. His term of office included the squeeze-out of LOTTO24 AG in November 2024. To ensure a smooth transition, Sebastian Bielski will complete the current annual report before Andrea Behrendt takes over the role of CFO on April 1, 2025. “I did not take the decision lightly, as ZEAL is an extremely dynamic and attractive company with a great and highly motivated team,” explains Sebastian Bielski.

“On behalf of the Management Board, I would like to thank Sebastian Bielski for his valuable cooperation. We wish him all the best for the future,” says Helmut Becker, CEO of ZEAL Network SE.

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Octoplay secures a partnership with Danske Spil in Denmark, Expanding Nordic Market Presence

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Octoplay continues its rapid European expansion by partnering with Danske Spil, Denmark’s state-owned gambling operator. This strategic partnership brings Octoplay’s entire premium portfolio to another major Danish operator, significantly expanding the company’s footprint in the country and further strengthening its position across the Nordic region.

This partnership with Danske Spil reinforces Octoplay’s growing reputation in Europe’s regulated markets, as tier-one operators continue to seek out the company’s premium content with its proven performance metrics.

The collaboration follows recent notable launches with state-owned Svenska Spel in Sweden, Dutch market leader JACKS.NL, and Rank Group in the UK. It also adds another key Nordic market leader into Octoplay’s expanding list of partnerships.

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Ralitsa Georgieva, Director of Business Development at Octoplay, states: “Partnering with Danske Spil, Denmark’s most established and trusted gaming brand, represents a significant milestone in our European expansion. This aligns perfectly with our approach of securing direct partnerships with leading operators in each market we enter. With their deep roots and nationwide recognition, Danske Spil provides an exceptional platform to showcase our premium content to Danish players.”

Simon Hoffmann Riis, Senior Games & Analytics Manager at Danske Spil, comments: “We are delighted to welcome Octoplay as a trusted partner whose premium portfolio has consistently proven itself across European markets. Their data-driven approach to creating quality content aligns perfectly with our commitment to offering Danish players the most engaging and responsible entertainment experience possible.”

With active licenses in 10 regulated markets across Europe, the integration adds to Octoplay’s impressive commercial growth, which saw the company complete an average of five integrations per month throughout 2024 and agree commercial deals with over 80 operators. This European expansion runs parallel to the company’s North American growth, where Octoplay recently secured provisional licenses in Michigan and New Jersey, building on its approach of rapid market entry, strategic partnerships with market leaders, and consistent game innovation.

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LuckyStreak welcomes industry veteran Neil Brookes as Head of Product

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Seasoned product expert joins to lead innovation across LuckyStreak’s product roadmap

LuckyStreak, the Riga-based live games provider, has bolstered its senior leadership team with the appointment of Neil Brookes as Head of Product, underscoring its commitment to product excellence and customer-focused innovation.

Neil brings over two decades of industry experience to LuckyStreak, with a proven track record across sports betting and online gaming product development. Most recently, Neil spent 11 years at Inspired Entertainment, where he managed virtual sports products and served as Head of Product for seven years. His role spanned game strategy, design, marketing, and performance analytics.

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Earlier in his career, Neil honed his expertise during six years at SkyBet as a trader, odds compiler and sports desk manager, and prior to that, was part of the trading team at Betfred. He began his career managing betting shops for Paul Dean Bookmakers, gaining valuable front-line experience in customer engagement and operations.

In his new role at LuckyStreak, Neil will define and execute the company’s product roadmap in line with its vision and strategic goals. He will lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure that every new product, feature, and enhancement delivers value to players and partners alike.

This latest addition to LuckyStreak’s stellar team demonstrates its commitment to remaining a world-class live dealer games supplier, with compelling and innovative content.

Ady Totah, co-founder and CEO at LuckyStreak, said: “It’s always great news for LuckyStreak to bring senior talent and experience into the business. For a long time, we’ve been building great tech – but now, with Neil, we’ve found the right person to bring a true product mindset to match it. His experience across regulated markets, and his ability to align vision with execution, will sharpen how we build and deliver. It’s a strong fit at exactly the right time for us.” 

Neil Brookes, Head of Product at LuckyStreak, said: “Right from the first interactions I had with the team at LuckyStreak, it was clear that it was something I wanted to be part of. The mindset and ambition to build on what is already a successful business, to further innovate and entertain with a forward-thinking, people-centric approach really clicks with me and feels like the perfect fit. I’m looking forward to the new challenge and to see what we can make happen.”

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Infingame elevates casino portfolio with Formula Spin deal

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iGaming’s fastest-growing aggregator strengthens its platform with captivating titles from Formula Spin

Infingame, one of the industry’s fastest-growing iGaming aggregators, has announced a new strategic partnership with Formula Spin, a next-generation content provider renowned for its engaging, high-performance casino titles.

As part of this new collaboration, Formula Spin’s extensive portfolio will be made available to operators across Infingame’s platform, including its latest hits featuring premium game mechanics and engaging bonus features.

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Operators using Infingame’s platform will gain access to a host of immersive, feature-rich titles from Formula Spin, such as Home of Gold: Hold to Win, Sizzling Chilli, Coin Era: Hold to, 100 Prime Fruits, King of Fishing and many more.

Infingame’s platform is powered by state-of-the-art technology that enables operators and game studios to scale their business across new markets, all made available via a single API integration.

By integrating Formula Spin’s content, Infingame strengthens its already expansive portfolio of over 16,000+ games from 200+ leading studios, further cementing its position as the games aggregator of choice for operators looking to drive engagement and retention across the LatAm market.

Commenting on the collaboration, Katsiaryna Shuhai, Business Development Manager at Infingame, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Formula Spin to the Infingame platform. Their approach to creating captivating content resonates perfectly with our mission to deliver premium content for our partners. This collaboration reflects our ongoing commitment to diversify our portfolio with forward-thinking studios that understand the evolving needs of both operators and players.”

“This partnership is a win for our operators, who now have access to content that is not only innovative but built with player engagement and retention in mind. We’re excited to see what the future holds!”

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Oleg Galushko, Chief Executive Officer at Formula Spin, added: “Partnering with Infingame is a major step forward in our growth journey. Their agile platform and wide-reaching network of operators give us a powerful channel through which we can share our games with a broader player base. We’re excited to see our portfolio live on Infingame and look forward to building long-term success together.”

Renowned as a disruptive force in the iGaming sector, Infingame’s aggregation platform has been designed specifically to empower operators looking to tap into new markets across Latin America.

With more than 16,000 curated games available across its platform, Infingame has ambitious plans to continue its expansion in 2025 – underlining its commitment to delivering a world-class gaming experience that caters to every type of player.

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