Evoplay integrates content across IZIGROUP's three Malta brands. Published August 14, 2026 The deal gives Evoplay a direct retail and online foothold with the operator that holds Malta's national lottery concession and runs the country's longest-established land-based casino. Supplier consolidation around Malta's regulated market has accelerated in 2026, with MGA-licensed studios actively targeting established local operators to secure distribution across multiple brand verticals simultaneously. Evoplay agreed a content integration deal with IZIGROUP on 14 August 2026, placing a selection of its slots and instant games across the operator's three online platforms. Games live across izibet.com, lottery.mt and dragonara.com. Evoplay has integrated a selection of titles from its slots and instant games catalogue across all three online brands operated by IZIGROUP: izibet.com, lottery.mt and dragonara.com. The initial rollout includes Penalty Shoot-Out: Cup Mania, Crimson Crown and 3 Crowns: Coin Hunt. IZIGROUP's three online entities, IZI Interactive Limited, Dragonara Gaming Limited, and National Lottery plc, are each licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority under the Gaming Act (Chapter 583 of the Laws of Malta), covering casino, sportsbook and lottery products respectively. The group was established in 2004 and is the exclusive concessionaire for all lotteries in Malta through its subsidiary National Lottery plc, as well as the concessionaire for the Dragonara Casino, the country's longest-established land-based casino, which has operated since 1964. Evoplay's regulated-market expansion continues. The agreement is consistent with Evoplay's stated strategy of building distribution in regulated European jurisdictions. The studio, founded in 2017, holds a B2B Critical Gaming Supply licence from the Malta Gaming Authority alongside certification from Ontario's AGCO and Swiss authorities, and distributes more than 250 slots, table, crash and instant games to operators across more than 100 countries. The Maltese integration follows a Czech content deal with Bonver Win signed in July 2026. Alex Malchenko, Head of Sales at Evoplay, said: 'Malta has long been a key jurisdiction for the industry, and we are delighted to bring our portfolio to one of its most respected operators. With our portfolio now available across IZIGROUP's brands, we're confident our diverse content offering will resonate with players and support the operator in delivering premium gaming experiences.' Cristian Rachieru, Chief Product Officer at IZIGROUP, said: 'Evoplay has built a strong reputation for developing engaging, high-quality content, and its games make an excellent addition to our casino offering. We look forward to working closely with the Evoplay team as we continue to enhance the entertainment experience for our players.' About Evoplay. Evoplay is an iGaming content developer founded in 2017, with a portfolio of more than 250 slots, table, crash and instant games distributed to operators in more than 100 countries. The studio holds a B2B Critical Gaming Supply licence from the Malta Gaming Authority, alongside certification from Ontario's AGCO and Swiss authorities. Its European footprint spans Austria, Spain and the lottery vertical, with recent distribution agreements covering the Czech Republic and Malta. About IZIGROUP. IZIGROUP was established in 2004 and is the exclusive concessionaire for all lotteries in Malta through its subsidiary National Lottery plc, and the concessionaire for the Dragonara Casino through its majority stake in Dragonara Gaming Limited. The group operates online casino, sportsbook and lottery products via dragonara.com, izibet.com and lottery.mt, and employs more than 500 people, with offices in Luxembourg, Austria and Brazil. All gaming operations are licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority. Published August 14, 2026 European Gaming Editorial. Editorial desk * iGaming industry news * Regulatory updates * Licensing and compliance * M&A and financial results * Product launches * People moves The European Gaming Editorial team covers B2B iGaming news across regulation, product launches, M&A, and market developments in Europe and beyond. Press releases and industry announcements published under this byline are reviewed and edited to EuropeanGaming.eu editorial standards before publication.

Evoplay launches Golden Fish Collector with respins and jackpot mechanics. Published August 4, 2026 The 3x3 slot extends Evoplay's fish-and-collect portfolio with a Collector symbol mechanic that aggregates jackpot values across the reels. Fish-and-collect mechanics have become one of the most replicated sub-genres in online slots, with multiple studios releasing collect-symbol variants in 2025 and 2026. Evoplay launched Golden Fish Collector on 4 August 2026, a 3x3 slot built around a symbol-collection bonus structure with four fixed jackpot tiers. Fish Harvest and the Collector symbol. Evoplay has released Golden Fish Collector, a 3x3 slot in which golden fish symbols carry random cash values and fixed jackpot amounts across the reels. The game's central mechanic is the Fish Harvest feature: when Fish and Collector symbols appear on the reels simultaneously, the Collector gathers the values from every visible Fish symbol, including Mini, Minor, Major and Grand jackpot tiers, and combines them into a single payout. The Collector symbol also serves as the trigger for the Bonus Game. The feature activates when a Fish symbol lands on reels one and three with a Collector symbol on reel two. Once triggered, players start with three respins; each newly landed symbol resets the counter, while Fish values continue to accumulate through the Collector for the duration of the feature. Random event and Bonus Buy. A random base-game event called Fisherman's Luck can activate during any spin, adding enough bonus symbols to trigger the Bonus Game immediately without requiring the standard reel combination. Players who prefer guaranteed access to the feature can use the Bonus Buy option, which offers entry to the Bonus Game with one, two, or three Collector symbols pre-placed on the grid. Golden Fish Collector sits within Evoplay's fishing-themed slot catalogue, which spans titles including The Greatest Catch, Mega Greatest Catch, and Ocean Catch, and is designed around Fish&Collect mechanics and feature-driven volatility. What Evoplay's CEO said. Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay, said: 'Golden Fish Collector builds on mechanics that continue to resonate with players across regulated markets, combining a familiar fishing theme with distinctive execution. Our objective is always to create recognisable gameplay experiences that feel commercially proven and capable of standing out in an increasingly competitive market.' About Evoplay. Evoplay is an iGaming content developer founded in 2017, with a portfolio of more than 250 slots, table, crash, and instant games distributed to operators across more than 100 countries. The studio holds licences from the Malta Gaming Authority, Ontario's AGCO, and Swiss certification, and has expanded its European footprint into Austria, Spain, and the lottery vertical. It released 45 new titles in 2025. Published August 4, 2026 European Gaming Editorial. Editorial desk * iGaming industry news * Regulatory updates * Licensing and compliance * M&A and financial results * Product launches * People moves The European Gaming Editorial team covers B2B iGaming news across regulation, product launches, M&A, and market developments in Europe and beyond. Press releases and industry announcements published under this byline are reviewed and edited to EuropeanGaming.eu editorial standards before publication.

Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026: official shortlist unveiled by SBC. July 31, 2026 The countdown to Lisbon is officially on! SBC has just revealed the shortlist for the second annual Affiliate Leaders Awards, giving the industry's top talent a well-deserved moment in the spotlight ahead of the big night at the MEO Arena on Wednesday, September 30. More than 400 affiliate and performance marketing professionals will attend the ceremony, where 20 awards will recognise achievements across affiliates, operator programmes, technology, marketing, content, acquisition and industry leadership. Hub Affiliations leads this year's shortlist with eight nominations, followed by AFFPRO and KR3W with five each. Betandeal, Matching Visions, SlotCatalog and Vault Network have each secured four. Members of the industry can now vote for their preferred nominees through the Affiliate Leaders Awards website. The final results will blend the public vote with confidential scoring from an independent panel of industry judges, giving both the wider affiliate community and experienced professionals a direct role in deciding who wins on the night. Rasmus Sojmark, CEO and Founder of SBC, said: "Launching Affiliate Leaders Summit as a standalone event reflects our long-term commitment to the affiliate and performance marketing community. Now in its second year, the Affiliate Leaders Awards gives us the opportunity to celebrate what makes this sector so important, recognising the leadership, innovation and achievements of the individuals and companies driving it forward." Across the headline affiliate categories, Betandeal, Hub Affiliations and KR3W are among the contenders for Casino Affiliate of the Year, while reigning Sports Affiliate of the Year Flashscore returns to defend its title against names including Better Collective, Clever Advertising and Spotlight Sports Group. In the operator categories, 2025 winner bet365 Partners is shortlisted for Affiliate Programme of the Year - Large alongside Betsson Group Affiliates, Boomerang Partners and NOVIBET. Meanwhile, Vegas Legends will seek a second successive Affiliate Programme of the Year - Medium/Small title. Best Affiliate Network. The Best Affiliate Network category features several of this year's most recognised nominees, including AFFPRO, Hub Affiliations, KR3W and Vault Network. In the supplier categories, RavenTrack will seek a second consecutive Affiliate Management Platform of the Year title, while 1spin4win returns to defend Casino Title of the Year against names including BGaming, Evolution, Evoplay and Pragmatic Play. Elsewhere, AFFPRO, PartnerMatrix, SlotCatalog and Vault Network are among those competing for Affiliate Technology of the Year. Campaign, content & leadership awards. Elsewhere, the shortlist will celebrate achievements across affiliate campaigns, traffic acquisition, content, product innovation and individual leadership. The Affiliate Leader of the Year award will remain under wraps until the ceremony, with the recipient revealed live on the night. Rising Star of the Year. Finally, the Rising Star of the Year category will spotlight emerging businesses making an impact across the affiliate and performance marketing sector, with BIG4PLAY, BIZZU, Cape Media, GottaGamble, KR3W, Trident Media Buying Agency and Vault Network competing for the award. Taking place during Affiliate Leaders Summit, the Affiliate Leaders Awards will bring the affiliate and performance marketing community together for an evening of recognition, networking and celebration at the MEO Arena. The complete Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026 shortlist is available on the Affiliate Leaders Awards website, where industry professionals can cast their votes. Voting will close on Friday the 14th of August. Attendance at the Affiliate Leaders Awards requires a separate ticket, with both individual seats and tables available for reservation. Those interested in attending the ceremony can reserve a table via the Affiliate Leaders Awards booking page. Last update: 31 July 2026, 08:04 am The AGBrief Editorial Team is a group of contributors living around the world that are connected to Asia Gaming Brief. They are active members in pursuing the sources of our news, making them reliable and accurate for our readers.