Central Europe
Yggdrasil enters into Switzerland and strikes content partnership deal with Grand Casino Luzern
Yggdrasil, the leading worldwide publisher of online gambling content, has struck a distribution deal for its games portfolio to go live in Switzerland with leading operator Grand Casino Luzern’s brand mycasino.ch.
The operator’s customers will have access to Yggdrasil’s innovative and thrilling slots content, including, but not limited to, newly-released Syncronite Splitz, Hyperburst, and Valley of the Gods 2, as well as titles from the growing YG Masters program portfolio.
Yggdrasil’s YG Masters program enables leading independent studios to develop and distribute high-quality content using Yggdrasil’s global network and advanced technology.
After the new Swiss gambling regulation came into effect in 2019, land-based casino operator Grand Casino Luzern rapidly become the leading online operator in the country with its brand mycasino.ch.
Björn Krantz, Chief of Global Market Operations at Yggdrasil, said: “We are thrilled to enter Switzerland in collaboration with Grand Casino Luzern. Our market entry is yet another milestone achievement and shows our organisational strength to deliver on our business strategy and our commitment to expanding our footprint into high-value regulated markets.
“We are excited to add our games to Casino Luzern’s existing offering and to be able to reach more players with our ever-expanding portfolio of innovative and exciting content. Both parties are now working on the planning for a successful launch to take place soon.”
Wolfgang Bliem, CEO at Grand Casino Luzern, said: “Yggdrasil is a market-leading slot supplier with a library of renowned titles that stand the test of time as well as new and thrilling titles that never fail to impress. We are delighted to soon be able to offer their best in class games portfolio to our entire network of players and we look forward to a very successful collaboration.”
Central Europe
EGT will be a gold sponsor of Casino Operations Summit 2025

Euro Games Technology will partner with the Casino Operations Summit for another year in a row. The Bulgarian gaming equipment manufacturer will be a gold sponsor of this year’s event, taking place from May 13 to 15 in Nova Gorica, Slovenia.
The conference is tailored to European multi-channel casino operators and will traditionally bring together keynote speakers who will elaborate on the latest topics in the industry. This year’s main themes will focus on how land-based casinos can successfully address the challenges of the modern world, remaininng relevant and attractive to players, and navigate the ever-growing importance of Casino Online Systems and Casino Management Systems.
In addition, attendees will be able to enjoy a selection of EGT’s newest high-potential products. Among the highlights will be the S 32-32 ST cabinet, which is part of the latest Supreme slot series. Following the contemporary design trends with its 2 high-resolution 32-inch UHD 4K monitors and a frameless UHD 4K display, this model will offer visitors an engaging gaming experience thanks to its numerous ergonomic features. It will also present the Supreme Red Selection and Supreme Bonus Prize Bonus Buy Selection multigames. The mixes offer a rich variety of well-known and brand-new slot titles from the company’s portfolio, allowing everyone to find their preferred type of game.
The slot display will be complemented by the jackpot top performer Bell Link with the multigame Bell Link 2, Bell Link Boost, as well as the popular cabinet G 50 J2 ST.
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Central Europe
Digitain Partners with Gamingtec to Expand Presence in Europe

Ani Mkrtchyan, Digitain’s Chief Sales Officer, commented: “We are excited to expand the partnership with Gamingtec and support Betters.pl in delivering an outstanding sports betting experience in Poland. This collaboration aligns with our commitment to expanding in regulated markets and is yet another example of how we partner with industry leaders in gaming excellence—perfectly reflecting Digitain’s new brand slogan: ‘BUILT TO LEAD.’”
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Central Europe
Altenar delivers sportsbook solution to MerkurXtip in Czech market

Leading sportsbook technology provider grows European footprint with major local operator
Altenar, a leading sports betting and iGaming software provider, has signed an agreement to provide its fully-managed sportsbook solution to Czech operator MerkurXtip.
The Merkur brand, formerly known as the Gauselmann Group, was founded in the 1970s. Its Czech online brand MerkurXtip CZ launched in 2022 and provides more than 200 slots and sports betting across a wide variety of sporting events..
Altenar’s sportsbook solution will replace the existing sportsbook product on the operator’s merkurxtip.cz website, providing a range of innovative features to elevate the betting experience for players, enhance retention rates and increase revenue.
The agreement strengthens Altenar’s position in the Czech market, where it secured its first deal in 2024. It has enjoyed successful ongoing partnerships with Kingsbet CZ and DATA.BET.
Sam Hill, Sales Director at Altenar, said: “The Merkur Group is a fantastic business with real heritage across the industry.
“To be trusted to take their brand forward in the Czech market is testament to the quality of product and service that Altenar provides today across numerous regulated markets. We can’t wait to get started and look forward to the development of our partnership with the Group.”
Stanislav Sopko, CEO of MerkurXtip CZ, said: “This collaboration marks the start of a promising journey together. Through this partnership, we aim to provide MerkurXtip’s customers with exceptional sports betting products from Altenar and deliver the best-in-class gaming experience in the market.
“We will combine our strengths and expertise to create new opportunities, improve offerings, and drive forward innovation. Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this exciting venture together. We look forward to achieving great things in the months and years ahead.”
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