Making a Bang in Bulgaria! Hacksaw Gaming goes live with Alphawin

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ESA Gaming, the innovative games provider, has further boosted its footprint in Serbia after partnering with Balkan Bet.

The leading regional operator now has access to an expansive array of captivating casino games and slot titles from ESA Gaming, encompassing new video slot releases Candy Drops and Tiki Stacks, alongside the thrilling crash game Big Fish Bonanza.

Balkan Bet launched its online platform in 2016 and provides its customers with a broad selection of casino games and sports betting options.

This latest collaboration marks yet another significant stride for ESA Gaming, adding to several recent partnerships that highlight the company’s strategic plans to broaden its global reach.

Thomas Smallwood, Chief Commercial Officer at ESA Gaming, said: “This collaboration underscores our commitment to expanding our reach and providing unparalleled gaming experiences to players across the Balkan region.

“With a strong local presence in Serbia, we are delighted to see our titles go live with local partners, and we are confident that Balkan Bet customers will love our releases.”

Nikola Popović, Online Slot Product Manager at Balkan Bet, added: “We’re excited to take ESA Gaming’s captivating portfolio live on our platform, presenting a dynamic range of content.

“As we strive to continually enhance our offerings to meet player demands, ESA Gaming’s innovative approach promises to elevate our customer’s experience.”

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The Bulgarian Parliament has voted against proposed revisions to the Gambling Act, aimed at curbing the pervasive influence of gambling advertisements. The revisions were proposed by Kostadin Kostadinov of Vazrazhdane and were voted down in a 67-29 vote with 79 abstentions. They were backed by Vazrazhdane, BSP for Bulgaria and There Is Such a People.

The bill’s supporters blamed GERB and Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria for protecting gambling businesses.

The reasoning to the bill said that it sought to minimise the harm in society caused by gambling by curbing advertising and improving control, and strengthening the deterring function of the register of persons with gambling addiction. The revisions also proposed a fine for media operators violating the restrictions on advertising gambling.

Vazrazhdane argued that gambling addiction is a disease which affects one in three families in Bulgaria. They said that helping fight this is the main objective of the law and urged the other groups in Parliament to engage in a meaningful debate that would produce a good law.

Rumen Gechev of BSP for Bulgaria argued in favour of a total ban on gambling in Bulgaria. He said that advertisement of gambling has become aggressive and ubiquitous in recent years, “has got into the phones of children and youths, and this has got to stop”.

Lyuben Dilov of GERB-UDF argued that “the dramatic changes proposed in the Vazrazhdane bill” will deal a severe blow on municipal sporting institutions. He also said that a ban on advertising gambling will not solve the problem with the addiction. “Human nature should not be touched and changed,” he added.

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CT Interactive has extended its footprint in Bulgaria through a partnership with Mrbit.bg. The integration of CT Interactive’s diverse portfolio of games into this new platform serves as a testament to the quality of its offerings and the increasing demand from both operators and players for captivating gaming content.

Lachezar Petrov, CEO of CT Interactive, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration: “We are thrilled to bring CT Interactive games to yet another esteemed platform in Bulgaria, such as mrbit.bg. This expansion underscores the growing recognition of our products’ excellence and reaffirms our commitment to delivering immersive gaming experiences to players across various markets.”

The players of Mr Bit can now enjoy games like Christmas Storm, Win Feast, The Oldest Oak, The Big Chilli, Giraffe Wild, and Wizard Blizzard 5×5. Notably, Wizard Blizzard 5×5 features a unique 5×5 layout, an exciting free games feature, and a lucrative bonus round.

Dimitar Muhovski, Chief Development Officer in Georgia & Central Asia at CT Interactive, emphasized the strategic significance of this partnership, saying: “Expanding our presence in Bulgaria aligns with our overarching goal of broadening our global reach. By forging partnerships with reputable operators in the region, we aim to provide players with unparalleled entertainment options.”

One of the highlights of CT Interactive’s game portfolio is the active Hot Luck jackpot, which adds an extra layer of excitement for players chasing big wins.

For Mr Bit, it’s also a huge deal because the brand is focused only on high quality products to provide to its clients.

The Head of Marketing & PR Department of Mr Bit, Anastasia Ardelean has declared her “excitement” with this collaboration.

“Our team had been preparing for the launch in Bulgaria for a long time. We are filled with excitement because we believe that this market can provide us with a wonderful experience. We would like to become a technology leader as our product is also available on mobile devices on Google Play and App Store. So, from now on, users can also enjoy CT Interactive slots directly not only from their laptops, but also from smartphones and tablets. It’s a whole new level of entertainment, because, as far as we know, not all brands provide this service in Bulgaria. And Mr Bit is trying its best to give players a new level of quality in the entertainment segment”, told Anastasia.

What’s next for Mr Bit? It’s a mystery. But we think that it’s a good start for the brand that wants to establish a fundamental base on the new market.