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Yggdrasil hires Christoffer Melldén as Head of Account Management
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Yggdrasil, the leading worldwide publisher of online gambling content, has appointed Christoffer Melldén as its new Head of Account Management, a move that will significantly strengthen the supplier’s commercial team.
Melldén has more than seven years’ industry experience and previously held roles at Play’n Go, NetEnt, and most recently Real Dealer Studio where he was Commercial Director.
He will manage the supplier’s existing team of eight Account Managers, overseeing the continued growth of the department based out of Yggdrasil’s Malta office.
Melldén will be responsible for positioning Yggdrasil as the most relevant, and valuable strategic partner of choice for its operating partners, and ensuring that customer service is at the heart of everything the supplier does.
Andrew Pegler, Director of Commercial Operations at Yggdrasil, said: “We could not be happier to welcome Christoffer to our commercial division.
“He comes with great experience, a wide network of industry contacts, and a brilliant attitude. I think we already have one of the iGaming industry’s best commercial teams and we are stepping it up a gear with this important appointment.”
Christoffer Melldén, Head of Account Management at Yggdrasil, said: “I am thrilled to join Yggdrasil at what is a very exciting time for the company as we strive to become the undisputed leading worldwide publisher of online gambling content.
“Yggdrasil is a market leader in the iGaming space, known for offering world-class services to customers and I look forward to being part of the company’s future growth strategy.”
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Caesars Entertainment Closes Sale of the LINQ Promenade
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Caesars Entertainment announced the closing of the previously announced sale of the LINQ Promenade to a joint venture formed between TPG Real Estate (TPG) and the Investment Management Platform of Acadia Realty Trust (Acadia) for $275 million. Concurrent with the closing of the transaction, Caesars made a $275 million voluntary prepayment of the Term Loan B due 2030 with the proceeds from the transaction.
Latham & Watkins LLP and Brownstein Hyatt Farber and Schreck LLP represented Caesars on the transaction. Kirkland & Ellis LLP provided transaction counsel to TPG & Acadia.
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The Stampede Continues with Aristocrat Interactive’s Buffalo Gold Max Power
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Aristocrat Interactive, Aristocrat’s online Real Money Gaming (RMG) division, announced that the stampede continues with the launch of Buffalo Gold Max Power in the US. This marks the fifth online game in the award-winning and iconic Buffalo portfolio, following the success of Buffalo, Buffalo Gold Collection, Buffalo Chief, and Buffalo Gold Revolution.
Buffalo Gold Max Power builds on the legacy and popularity of Buffalo Gold, a fan-favorite in land-based casinos. This online adaptation is born to entertain with new features powered by Aristocrat’s proprietary Max Power mechanic, offering players up to 46,656 ways to win free spins and collect Gold Buffalos. With dynamic reels that vary from 2 to 6 symbols on every spin and a redefined feature, Buffalo Gold Max Power is ready to create a stampede of excitement.
“For more than a decade, our iconic Buffalo games have captivated players as some of the most iconic slot games in land-based casinos. With Buffalo Gold Max Power, we’re bringing this timeless favorite online with enhanced gameplay and features that players will love. The launch in New Jersey is an exciting milestone as we continue to deliver innovative and memorable gaming experiences globally,” said Josh Morris, SVP Content at Aristocrat Interactive Content & Aggregation.
Earlier this year, Buffalo was awarded the winner of the Top Performing Omni-Channel Slot at the EKG Awards. The launch of Buffalo Gold Max Power is the latest step in Aristocrat Interactive’s strategy to expand Aristocrat’s industry-leading content portfolio into the online space. The game is currently available with online operators in New Jersey, Ontario, Canada and the UK, with more markets to follow overtime.
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JCM Global Receives Approval to Operate in West Virginia
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JCM Global announced that it has successfully passed regulatory review and received a manufacturer’s license from the West Virginia Lottery Commission. The license enables JCM to directly sell to and service customers in the state.
“At JCM, we are committed to our customers. While attaining licensing was not required, we pursued it because it allows us to directly provide JCM’s leading technology and advanced systems, backed by our world-class service, and support, resulting in faster service times and simplifying the entire relationship between JCM and our customers,” said JCM SVP – Sales, Marketing & Operations Dave Kubajak in a statement.
JCM recently announced it has attained licenses in Colorado and New Mexico, bringing the company’s total number of active gaming licenses to 177.
In West Virginia, JCM will provide technology, including the iVIZION bill validator; ICB Intelligent Cash Box System, which boosts security and efficiencies across the gaming floor; and the GEN5 thermal printer, which delivers TITO, personalized promotions, and rewards directly to the player.
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