partnerships
Playtech Expands its Partnership with Buzz Bingo

Playtech has expanded its longstanding partnership with Buzz Bingo by rolling out 10,000 state-of-the-art Electronic Bingo Terminals (EBTs) from ECM Systems across its UK bingo clubs.
This significant investment illustrates Buzz Bingo’s commitment to putting its customers first and underscores the long-standing partnership between Playtech and Buzz Bingo. The new touchscreens, equipped with the latest bingo software and faster, more responsive hardware, are set to enhance the customer experience.
Playtech’s ECM terminals allow for a more interactive Bingo experience with highly customisable software enabling a fully immersive gaming experience for the players. This rollout is a significant step forward in Buzz Bingo’s mission to provide a seamless omnichannel gaming experience for its customers.
“This achievement is a significant milestone in our strategy for the growth of our bingo proposition and within the industry. By equipping Buzz Bingo with these advanced EBTs, we are not only enhancing the player experience but also extending the highest standard for bingo entertainment. Our continued collaboration with Buzz Bingo exemplifies our commitment to innovation and excellence in the gaming sector. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the entire team for their hard work and dedication in making this possible,” Marat Koss, VP of Interactive Gaming at Playtech, said.
“We’re delighted to be working with our long-standing partner Playtech’s ECM Systems to bring these brand-new tablets to our bingo venues. This investment is all about improving the experience for our players with faster, more responsive hardware using the latest software. Seeing the touchpads being prepared at ECM’s workshop in Hull was a fantastic moment and we believe this will continue to enhance our customers’ experience significantly. This brand-new hardware will really power up our omnichannel games. What an exciting start to 2025,” Dave Evans, Chief Product Officer at Buzz Bingo, said.
“The team are extremely proud and thrilled with this project. We’ve made a lot of advancements to our EBTs to ensure player engagement and entertainment is at the heart of it. The performance of our EBTs ensure they are capable of running all the bingo and slot games that the Buzz customers enjoy. 10,000 is an impressive number to supply and we’re thrilled to be part of the journey; it’s a testament to our product. We’re also working on several software enhancements to the user interface of the EBTs, the omni-channel system linking live clubs and online and have another couple of projects lined up for the next few years that we’re equally as excited about,” Paul Hodgson, Managing Director of ECM, said.
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MGA Games’ Iconic Slot Catalogue Now Live on Casino Portugal!

Casino Portugal, one of the leading online gaming operators in the country, has announced the addition of MGA Games titles to its digital entertainment catalog. Thanks to this partnership, users can now enjoy some of the Spanish developer’s most successful releases, such as O Bandido Explosivo, O Gato Mago, Fortuna do Petróleo, Mar Dourado Megaways, Avalanche Selvagem, Minerais Mágicos, Carnaval de Lendas Míticas, and Giro Estelar, among others. This integration strengthens the casino’s content offering, which currently includes over 800 available games.
The arrival of MGA Games’ titles marks another step in Casino Portugal’s strategy to offer a diverse, safe, and high-quality gaming experience tailored to the tastes of the local audience. MGA Games, in turn, continues to expand its international presence with its innovative localized productions, which are already a benchmark in Spain, Europe, and Latin America. With a catalog of over 200 games and 20 years of industry experience, the company is recognized for its ability to adapt to each market.
“We are very pleased with the launch of our games at Casino Portugal, a leading company in the sector. This agreement allows us to bring our productions even closer to the Portuguese audience, a strategic market in our European expansion,” said Javier Lanfranchi, Commercial Director of MGA Games. “We will continue to invest in innovative and localized content that connects with players in each country.”
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Max Level Wins PR Mandate for Riot Games in India and South Asia

Max Level will work closely with Riot’s India and South Asia teams to amplify brand campaigns, regional esports initiatives, product updates, and community-first storytelling in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and other South Asian markets. The collaboration aims to build authentic, culturally resonant narratives that reflect Riot’s mission as a player-focused organisation.
The win follows a competitive multi-agency pitch process that saw Max Level selected from among several top PR agencies. The decision was based on Max Level’s deep understanding of the gaming and esports audience, its creative-first approach, and its proven ability to drive conversation and cultural relevance.
Siddharth Nayyar, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at Max Level, said, “Winning the PR mandate for Riot Games is a defining moment for us. Riot has not only shaped the modern multiplayer era but also built global communities around player-first values. We’re thrilled to help expand that legacy in India and South Asia, a region that’s growing and evolving at a breakneck pace.”
Max Level’s mandate includes ongoing campaign support for key products and IPs, regional amplification of Riot’s global esports events, as well as strategic counsel on community engagement and creator collaborations. The agency’s track record with brands like NODWIN Gaming, SuperGaming, CyberPowerPC India, KRAFTON, ESL FACEIT Group among others makes it uniquely positioned to drive culturally relevant PR in gaming and esports.
According to the Lumikai State of India Gaming Report 2024, India’s gaming market reached $3.1 billion in FY23, with projections to hit $7.5 billion by FY28, fueled by a base of over 568 million gamers, nearly half of whom are paying users. The report also highlights how India is now the largest consumer of mobile games globally, creating an immense opportunity for publishers like Riot to scale their reach and community.
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kwiff unveiled as official betting partner and Back Of Shirt sponsor of Motherwell FC for 2025/26 Season
kwiff, the super-charged sports betting service, has been unveiled as the official betting partner and Back of Shirt Sponsor of Motherwell FC ahead of the 2025/26 Scottish Premiership season in a 2-year agreement at least.
This is kwiff’s debut football partnership in Scotland, and signifies a big step forward as the brand continues to amplify its UK presence. As part of the agreement, kwiff’s branding will feature on the back of the club’s home and away kits, along the bottom.
Garry McGibbon, Director of Spryme Limited, commented: “We’re very pleased to join forces with Motherwell FC, a club with a proud history and passionate fans. Working with Motherwell gives us the perfect chance to introduce our brand to Scottish supporters – and we’re looking forward to getting behind Motherwell in the upcoming campaign.”
Suzanne Reid, Commercial Director at Motherwell FC, said: “Welcoming kwiff as our Official Betting Partner and Back of Shirt Sponsor for the 2025/26 season is the perfect way to kick-start our campaign. It’s great to have kwiff behind us for the season ahead.”
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