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International Game Technology PLC (IGT) announced that on March 21, 2024, its Board of Directors implemented changes to the Company’s Board and executive team.

Marco Drago announced that he will step down from his role as a non-executive director of the IGT Board of Directors. He will carry out his remaining term and depart from the Board at the conclusion of the Company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 14, 2024.

Enrico Drago has been appointed by the IGT Board of Directors as a non-executive director of the IGT Board. In addition, Enrico Drago will resign from his current role of CEO of IGT PlayDigital, and Gil Rotem, who is currently IGT PlayDigital President of iGaming, will expand his role to become IGT PlayDigital President and report directly to Vince Sadusky, CEO of IGT. These changes will be effective April 1, 2024. Enrico Drago will continue in his role as vice chairman of De Agostini S.p.A.

“As Marco Drago prepares to step down from his position on the IGT Board of Directors, I’d like to thank him for his many years of service and his unwavering commitment to driving results and creating value for all IGT stakeholders. Enrico Drago joining the Board and leaving his executive leadership position at IGT is a natural evolution that supports the Company’s vision for its next era of growth and transformation. Enrico’s value-creation mindset and understanding of global growth opportunities will enhance the Board and align with IGT’s strategic priorities,” said Marco Sala, IGT Executive Chair of the Board.

“Watching and guiding IGT through its evolution from a collection of companies that started with Lottomatica and GTECH grow into a unified global gaming leader has been very gratifying. We have been fortunate to have a great group of board members and business unit leaders that have helped drive IGT’s growth during this time. I thank them for their contributions and am certain that IGT is positioned for continued growth as we go forward with the bold initiatives we have undertaken,” said Marco Drago, IGT Non-Executive Director.

“Over the last five-plus years, IGT PlayDigital has established leadership positions in the global iGaming and North American sports betting sectors that will be foundational to the Company’s future successes. I thank the entire IGT PlayDigital team for all that we have accomplished in this time, and I look forward to supporting IGT in a new capacity and further helping the Company define its vision and strategy,” said Enrico Drago, CEO of IGT PlayDigital.

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Award-winning game development studio Evoplay has extended its footprint in the Italian market after taking its content portfolio live with PinterBet.

Evoplay’s diverse offering is now widely available to Italian players via PinterBet’s online casino, including popular titles such as Mega Greatest Catch, Inner Fire Bonus Buy and Penalty Shoot-out from the studio’s famed Football Pack series.

Founded in 2016, PinterBet boasts a network of over 50 land-based shops in the country and an online site that offers a unique gaming experience to its players.

With over 90 games available, this latest agreement marks yet another foray into Italy for Evoplay, one of Europe’s most mature online markets, following recent deals with Tuko and BetFlag.

Ihor Zarechnyi, CBDO at Evoplay, said: “Italy is a key market for us at Evoplay and we are thrilled to partner with PinterBet, an operator with an established brand in the country.

“Our distinctive portfolio of games has already proven popular with Italian players, and thanks to PinterBet’s wide customer base, our presence will be elevated by this new agreement.”

Roberto d’Amora, CEO at PinterBet, added: “At PinterBet, we strive to partner with the best suppliers in the industry, and Evoplay’s games are amongst the most revered in the sector.

“With many themes for players to immerse themselves in, we have no doubt that this deal will be a huge boost to us as we aim to bolster our reputation as one of Italy’s leading operators.”

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Spinomenal, the  leading iGaming content provider, has agreed a new content partnership with Slovakian giant, Niké. The integration will be completed via the Easit platform, part of Synot Group.

As one of Slovakia’s star performers, joining forces with Niké enables Spinomenal to amplify its presence in the region. Niké’s casino players will have seamless access to Spinomenal’s stunning selection of titles, which includes big hitters Queen of Ice, Wildfire Fruits, and Wacky Monkey.

Lior Shvartz, CEO for Spinomenal commented: “Teaming up with Niké adds momentum to our ongoing mission of increasing our presence within regulated markets. We’re buoyed by the chance to showcase our games to more players within Slovakia.”

Jan Pecha, Casino Director for N I K É added: “The collaboration aims to leverage the unique strengths and expertise of each company, fostering a synergistic relationship that will propel both entities to new heights. By combining forces, N I K É and Spinomenal are poised to deliver unparalleled value to their clients.”