Slotegrator highlights enhanced platform and new alliances at SiGMA Europe 2025

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November 12, 2025

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Slotegrator highlights enhanced platform and new alliances at SiGMA Europe 2025

At SiGMA Central Europe 2025 in Rome, Slotegrator, an innovative provider of software and business solutions for the iGaming industry, unveiled its revamped turnkey online casino platform, announced new strategic partnerships, and presented an exclusive limited-time offer for operators.

From November 3–6, the Slotegrator team welcomed partners and guests to booth 2046 G at SiGMA Europe 2025. The centerpiece of the presentation was Slotegrator’s upgraded turnkey online casino solution, which now delivers double the stability and processing capacity.

Visitors discovered smart updates to the company’s platform, including enhanced KYC and Business Intelligence modules, improved tools for responsible gaming, and advanced features for personalized marketing campaigns.

Additionally, from October 20 to December 31, 2025, Slotegrator is offering a special promotion for its turnkey online casino platform, featuring:

A reduced setup cost for a fast and seamless launch;
Lower monthly commissions during the first year of operation.

The company also presented its new report forecasting the iGaming trends of 2026. The publication brings together insights from operators, regulators, affiliates, and marketing leaders across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia. It explores the most significant developments shaping the industry — from upcoming regulatory changes and AI-driven hyper-personalization to evolving compliance standards, marketing transformations, and the rise of community-based gaming ecosystems.

Slotegrator. games integrated via APIgrator has surpassed 40,000

During the event, the company announced two major milestones: the number of games integrated via APIgrator has surpassed 40,000, and new ESG-driven partnerships have been signed to outline Slotegrator’s development strategy for 2026.

The company invited attendees to experience the spirit of la dolce vita. Designed to reflect the brand’s creativity, hospitality, and forward-thinking spirit, the booth combined Italian elegance with vibrant details: a picturesque alley of lemon trees and a vintage Fiat photo zone brought a touch of Italian charm, while signature Slotegrator cocktails completed the atmosphere.

“For Slotegrator, SiGMA Central Europe is one of the key highlights of the year,” commented Svetlana Kirichenko, Head of Marketing at Slotegrator. “We aim to balance cutting-edge technology with the aesthetics and charm of Italian inspiration. For over 13 years, Slotegrator has been helping operators and developers embrace innovation, launch successful iGaming projects worldwide, and achieve sustainable growth through constantly evolving, high-performance products.”

With the participation of Red Bull as invited by Melco, the initiative underlines Melco’s support for the SAR’s policies promoting economic diversification, deepening the cross-sector integration of “tourism + sports” through hosting various sporting events, thus further consolidating Macao’s position as a world-class center of tourism and leisure.

Ahead of the start of the 72^nd Macau Grand Prix, the official launch ceremony of “Extreme Speed Heroes” took place on November 12 at the Macao Grand Prix Museum. The ceremony was attended by guests of honor, including Ms. Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of MGTO, and Mr. Clarence Chung, Board Director at Melco Resorts.

Melco and MGTO unveil “MGPM X Melco Extreme Speed Heroes” at Macao Grand Prix Museum

Addtionally, to support Melco’s ongoing local talent development initiatives, racers taking part in the 72^nd Macau Grand Prix, including FR driver Mr. Mattia Colnaghi and local F4 driver Mr. Marcus Cheong, were present to share their professional racing insights and engage in interactive exchanges with youth from Macao, further promoting the charm of the Grand Prix to the community.

Mr. Clarence Chung, Board Director of Melco, said, “We are honored and grateful to co-organize MGPM X Melco: Extreme Speed Heroes with MGTO in bringing the program to the Macau Grand Prix Museum. The event welcomes visitors to further engage in and enjoy the unique vitality, charm, and thrills of Macao’s Grand Prix culture. Through cutting-edge technology and data analysis, the program also aims to help the younger generation better understand motorsport culture, inspire their interest, and foster a new generation of talent for Macao’s motorsport through combining learning with entertainment.”

The MGPM X Melco: Extreme Speed Heroes program will see Mr. Marcus Cheong serve as the professional instructor of regular training sessions to help enhance young participants’ understanding and passion for motorsports. The program covers racing culture, simulator driving skills, and data analysis, while strengthening participants’ stress resilience, judgment, alertness, and reaction time.

Hosted between November 12 and December 29, MGPM X Melco: Extreme Speed Heroes will showcase the unique charm of the city’s historic car race and the renowned Guia Circuit to both resident and tourist visitors. The program offers racing simulator experiences and training courses with the aim of introducing the thrilling atmosphere of the Grand Prix to the community, attracting visitors, and enhancing Macao’s diverse and unique range of experiences.

Todd Haushalter, Evolution’s Chief Product Officer, said: “Our roadmaps are full of exciting game concepts and variants the world has never seen before. Red Baron is a great example of such a game. The ‘crash’ games genre is well-established online, but we saw an opportunity here to make the game more social, and also to simplify the gameplay and make it more appealing to a mainstream audience.”

The launch of Red Baron follows Evolution’s successful Stock Market and Race Track titles, and is set to further strengthen the brand’s position in the crash genre.

Haushalter added: “I am so proud of how our team created a fun sense of competition between players and made the playing experience incredibly intuitive. I’m confident that both veteran crash players and first-time players will love what we have done with Red Baron. It continues down a path we are pursuing right now of speedier games like Ice Fishing, Stock Market and others, and I think it’s going to be very popular!”

Having worked for years as an outsourcing partner for major operators, the team brings both technical expertise and a deep understanding of what players truly want. This dual perspective allows Ludo Land to create content that is not only visually distinct but also optimized for retention, cross-platform play, and operator flexibility.

First Title: Pirate Rush, Exclusive on Gamdom

Ludo Land’s debut title, Pirate Rush, launches exclusively with Gamdom, one of the leading innovators in crypto and fast gaming.

Pirate Rush delivers a modern interpretation of the viral “Chicken Crossy Road”-style gameplay, infused with fresh mechanics, Free Spins bonuses, and striking animation quality. Players embark on a thrilling pirate adventure, navigating dynamic gameplay and cinematic visuals that redefine what crash-style experiences can be.

A Roadmap of Monthly Releases

With Pirate Rush setting the tone, Ludo Land has a robust release pipeline already in motion. Upcoming titles include reimagined versions of proven mechanics – Plinko, Towers, and Slots – all crafted with the studio’s signature design style and performance-driven architecture.

Each new release will bring a unique gameplay twist and will be rolled out monthly, ensuring continuous fresh content for partner operators and a growing player community.

Driven by Experience, Powered by Vision

“After years of building for others, we’re building for ourselves-and for the players,” said one of Ludo Land’s founders. “Our mission is to create games that are instantly recognizable, deeply engaging, and technologically ahead of the curve. Ludo Land represents the next evolution of our craft.”

With its heritage of creative excellence and a proven track record in iGaming innovation, Ludo Land is set to become one of the most promising new providers in the global gaming landscape.

SJM Holdings reported a sharp 91 percent year-on-year decline in profit attributable to owners of the company to HK$9 million ($1.16 million) for the third quarter of 2025, as the Macau casino operator faced headwinds from the phased cessation of satellite casino operations and intensifying competition, according to results released on Wednesday, November 12th.

The company’s net gaming revenue (gross gaming revenue less commissions and incentives) fell 6.5 percent to HK$6.54 billion ($842 million), while total net revenue declined 6.2 percent to HK$7.03 billion ($905 million) from HK$7.5 billion ($965 million) in the same quarter last year. Adjusted EBITDA dropped 15 percent to HK$881 million ($113 million), with the margin narrowing to 12.5 percent from 13.8 percent a year earlier.

Daisy Ho, SJM Resorts — SJM Chairman and Executive Director Daisy Ho

SJM said the quarter was marked by ‘significant headwinds,’ primarily stemming from the gradual shutdown of satellite casino operations.

Chairman and Executive Director Daisy Ho noted that while these disruptions were “inevitable”, the company had been “actively realigning resources—both people and tables—to strengthen core operations.” She added that the operator’s new framework was “steadily taking shape as planned, positioning SJM to enter 2026 on a stronger footing with a more integrated and resilient platform.”

In 3Q25, the group’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) dropped 4.7 percent year-on-year to HK$7.14 billion ($919 million). Its market share fell to 11.8 percent from 13.9 percent a year earlier, mainly due to a steep decline in contributions from satellite casinos, whose share contracted from 5.1 percent to 3.9 percent. SJM operated eight satellite casinos as of September 30th, down from nine a year earlier.

At Grand Lisboa Palace Resort, total revenue grew 7.4 percent year-on-year to HK$1.91 billion ($246 million), supported by an 11 percent increase in GGR to HK$1.58 billion ($203 million) in 3Q25. However, adjusted property EBITDA declined 32.7 percent to HK$111 million ($14.3 million), while hotel occupancy eased to 94.9 percent from 98.9 percent.

Grand Lisboa Macau posted total revenue of HK$2 billion ($257 million), nearly flat from HK$2.02 billion ($260 million) a year earlier, while GGR slipped 1.8 percent to HK$1.91 billion ($246 million). The property’s adjusted EBITDA decreased 13.6 percent to HK$471 million ($61 million).

SJM, Macau, Grand Lisboa Hotel, SJM Holdings, SJM resorts

Other self-promoted casinos—including Jai Alai Hotel, Kam Pek Market, and Sofitel at Ponte 16—saw total revenue fall 5.5 percent to HK$1.38 billion ($178 million), with adjusted property EBITDA down 12.5 percent to HK$300 million ($38.6 million).

Year-to-date performance

For the first nine months of 2025, SJM’s total net revenue rose 1.8 percent year-on-year to HK$21.67 billion ($2.79 billion), while net gaming revenue increased 1.4 percent to HK$20.17 billion ($2.60 billion).

However, the company remained in the red, recording a loss attributable to owners of HK$173 million ($22.3 million), widening 183.6 percent from the HK$61 million ($7.85 million) loss in the same period of 2024. Adjusted EBITDA for the period stood at HK$2.53 billion ($325 million), down 8.8 percent from HK$2.77 billion ($357 million) a year earlier.

SJM Resorts debuts Macau's premier integrated tourism & leisure enterprise at CICPE

In its press release, the company highlighted a HK$529 million ($68 million) acquisition of former gaming areas at Hotel Lisboa, as part of its strategy to redeploy gaming assets from satellite venues to core properties on the Macau Peninsula. Regionally, SJM completed the CNY724 million ($93.2 million) acquisition of office properties near Hengqin Port, which will be converted into a three-star hotel to cater to growing mid-market demand and cross-border visitor flows.

As of September 30th, SJM held HK$3.45 billion ($444 million) in cash and equivalents against HK$27.31 billion ($3.51 billion) in debt. Its HK$19 billion ($2.45 billion) syndicated credit facilities include HK$2.7 billion ($348 million) in undrawn revolver capacity.

One of the main highlights of the event was the official release of the 2026 iGaming Trends Report. The fourth edition offers a data-driven overview of the macro- and microtrends shaping the future of iGaming – from the industrialisation of AI to regulatory shifts, cybersecurity evolution, and the rise of brand trust.

To mark the launch, SOFTSWISS hosted the 2026 iGaming Trends Marathon, a four-hour live event featuring global thought leaders. In the opening panel discussion, Ivan Montik, Founder of SOFTSWISS, Heathcliff Farrugia, COO of SiGMA, and Pierre Lindh, CEO of NEXT.io, arranged the ‘Ultimate Forecast Duel,’ exploring which trends will define the industry’s next chapter.

Another key moment was the Alfa Romeo 4C gifting, organised to celebrate the launch of the 100th brand powered by SOFTSWISS software in 2025. The sports car, assembled live during the expo at the SOFTSWISS stand, became a symbol of the company’s engineering precision and team spirit.

During a special ceremony, Ivan Montik handed over the keys to one of SOFTSWISS’ valued partners, Lottu, represented by Hugo Baungartner, Chief Business Officer, marking another milestone in a long-standing partnership based on trust and shared success.

QTech Games hires Joel Anyaegbu to drive West Africa business growth

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QTech Games hires Joel Anyaegbu to drive West Africa business growth

QTech Games has appointed Joel Anyaegbu as Sales & Account Manager for West Africa, reinforcing its commitment to unlocking new revenue opportunities across Africa’s dynamic market.

Anyaegbu joins the QTech Games team, having successfully spent the past two years overseeing commercial development and international growth in the same West Africa region at SIS (Sports Information Services) as Commercial Manager. There, he helped to promote SIS’s diverse content offering across racing, esports and numbers draws to new audiences and younger demographics.

Other formative roles in the igaming ecosystem, notably at Betbonanza and Winners Golden Bet, have equipped Anyaegbu with a breadth of experience across the territory which he will now bring to bear at QTech, alongside fellow sales hires for the region is Ekaterina Mayorova and Agatha Wanjugu (East Africa). More broadly, the Nigerian holds an MSc in Marketing, and leverages over seven years in the igaming, telecommunications and fintech fields.

Commenting on the hiring, QTech Games CEO, Philip Doftvik, said: “Joel joins our sales ranks at an exciting time, as we bid to double down on our wider African gains in the West. His network and knowledge in local players will play a key role, while his track record across a host of business-development roles has already demonstrated his sales nous and strategic thinking. This proven commercial acumen in West Africa will be a true asset to our growing Africa team. So, we’re thrilled to already have him onboarded and off to a quick start.”

Joel Anyaegbu added: “QTech Games is a company I’ve long admired, and I’m truly excited about the innovations they continue to bring to the igaming industry, such as their breakthrough QTech Hybrid software service, which is seamlessly joining up the African retail domain with online. I’m particularly inspired by how QTech simplifies access to high-quality gaming content, integrating through one single and seamless API. It’s a smart and powerful solution that truly sets us apart. I look forward to connecting with clients and partners across the region to share how QTech’s aggregation platform can help elevate their offerings and unlock new opportunities in the gaming space.”

The brokerage noted that the Macau casino operator has gradually increased its dividend payout from 32 percent in 2023—the first year after Covid-related restrictions were lifted—to 50 percent in 2024 and 58 percent in the first half of 2025. ‘We still see scope for a higher payout, despite its prudent balance sheet approach,’ CLSA analysts Jeffrey Kiang and Leo Pan wrote in the report.

CLSA currently assumes Galaxy will maintain a 60 percent payout ratio in its forecasts, but suggested it could ‘comfortably increase to at least 69 percent from 2025 to 2027 if it were to return all recurring free cash flow to shareholders.’ The broker estimated Galaxy will generate about $3.4 billion (HK$26.4 billion) in recurring free cash flow to equity holders from 2025 to 2027, compared with projected dividends of $2.5 billion (HK$19.4 billion) based on the current 60 percent payout assumption.

The report highlighted Galaxy’s ‘deep pockets,‘ with net cash of HK$34.8 billion ($4.48 billion) as of the third quarter of 2025. CLSA said this is sufficient to fund new investments—potentially $1.5 billion (HK$11.7 billion)—and provide a cash runway of more than five years even under adverse business conditions. ‘Capital optionality remains broad,’ Kiang and Pan wrote, adding that expansionary capital expenditure for Galaxy Macau Phase 4, estimated to peak in 2026, should further strengthen the group’s cash flow profile.

CLSA reiterated its Outperform rating and maintained a 12-month target price of HK$50.50 ($6.50) per share, representing a 25 percent upside from the current price of HK$40.24 ($5.18). The research house cited Galaxy’s robust balance sheet, strong recurring earnings, and positioning in the premium mass gaming segment as key supports for dividend growth and share performance.

‘Galaxy remains one of our top picks in the Macau gaming space as we believe its entertainment event strategy positions it well to deliver solid revenue market share with upside risks to the dividend payout ratios,’ CLSA wrote in the memo.

Paradise SegaSammy, which operates the Paradise City integrated resort near Incheon International Airport in partnership with Japan’s Sega Sammy Holdings, reported a net profit of KRW72.3 billion ($52 million) in 2024 on sales of KRW539.3 billion ($392 million), up sharply from a KRW28.1 billion ($20 million) profit a year earlier.

The company said the details of the loan and collateral arrangement are subject to change once the exact drawdown date is confirmed.

Macau neighboring Chinese city launches consumer subsidy scheme to boost spending

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November 12, 2025

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Macau neighboring Chinese city launches consumer subsidy scheme to boost spending

The southern Chinese city of Zhuhai, near Macau, has rolled out a substantial consumer voucher programme, available to residents and travelers, offering subsidies of up to CNY5,000 ($690) for car purchases in a bid to stimulate local economic activity.

The campaign, dubbed “Guangdong Quality Products Purchase,” was launched on November 7th and will run until February 28th, 2026. It targets four key product categories: automobiles, home appliances, electronics, and local specialty goods, according to an announcement from the Zhuhai Xiangzhou district news center.

The initiative represents a coordinated effort between provincial and municipal authorities, shifting from previous nationwide subsidy schemes to a more localized approach aimed at addressing specific regional economic needs.

For the automotive industry, residents who purchase a new energy or qualifying fuel-powered passenger vehicle can receive a cash subsidy of either CNY4,000 ($550) for a car priced between CNY80,000 ($11,000) and CNY150,000 ($20,700), or CNY5,000 ($690) for vehicles costing more than CNY150,000 ($20,700).

This subsidy requires applicants to complete the vehicle registration process before applying for the payout.

For retail goods, the scheme provides immediate discounts at checkout. Purchases of designated energy-efficient home appliances, such as televisions and refrigerators, receive a 10 percent discount, capped at CNY1,000 ($138) per item.

A similar 10 percent instant discount is applied to electronics like mobile phones and tablets, though it is capped at a lower CNY500 ($69) per item. The city is also promoting its local manufacturers by extending the same 10 percent discount (capped at CNY500 ($69) to selected Zhuhai-made products, including printers and water purifiers.

The subsidies are administered through daily digital vouchers released at 9am local time. The program operates on a first-come, first-served basis and will be terminated once the allocated funds are depleted. Officials noted that the subsidies cannot be stacked with other government promotion schemes, such as the national trade-in program.

The move by Zhuhai is one of the latest in a series of measures by Chinese local governments to boost domestic consumption, a key pillar for the world’s second-largest economy as it navigates current economic headwinds.

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Reimagining Fast Games and Slots

First Title: Pirate Rush, Exclusive on Gamdom

A Roadmap of Monthly Releases

Driven by Experience, Powered by Vision

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Paradise Co. approves $87M collateral for Sega Sammy loan

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