Wazdan has expanded in the Italian market through a new partnership with CasinoMania
Wazdan has announced a new partnership with CasinoMania, an online casino operator in Italy. The collaboration will introduce over 40 of Wazdan’s slot games to the Italian market.
CasinoMania, which launched in 2021 as an ADM-certified online casino under the Cristaltec Group, will now incorporate Wazdan’s games into its platform. This partnership is intended to broaden the range of games available to CasinoMania’s players.
Wazdan’s games will include innovative features designed to enhance player engagement. These features are aimed at delivering a more immersive and interactive gaming experience for players.
In June, Wazdan extended its footprint in Romania’s market by partnering with Winmasters. In July, Wazdan secured a partnership with Sazka.cz in the Czech Republic. This expansion into Italy represents another significant step in Wazdan’s strategy to grow its presence across Europe.
Andrzej Hyla, Wazdan’s Chief Commercial Officer, commented: “Italy remains a region of great importance, and with CasinoMania’s impressive growth in such a short period, we are confident our rewarding software will resonate with a new audience of players across the country.”
The Montenegro Ministry of Finance has proposed introducing a tax on gambling winnings
The Ministry of Finance has proposed a 15% tax on customer winnings from gambling, introducing a new challenge for the industry. According to the ministry, the current exemption of gambling winnings from taxation is no longer justifiable.
The proposal aims to amend both the Personal Income Tax and the nation’s Gambling Act, with the goal of boosting budget revenues by €5 million and generating funds to address gambling addiction. This initiative follows Prime Minister Milojko Spajić’s calls for measures to strengthen gambling protections, particularly for minors, since he took office in October.
However, the Montenegrin Gambling Operators’ Association has expressed strong opposition to the proposal. They argue that similar tax measures in other countries have been counterproductive, often leading to decreased revenues. The association warns that this new tax could reduce payments by as much as 30 per cent. Montenegro Bet has also launched a petition against the proposal, asserting that it could devastate the sector.
This proposal is the latest development in the ongoing controversy surrounding Montenegro’s gambling industry. It follows plans to ban electronic payments for gambling transactions, a move the sector contends would severely impact the industry while increasing the risk of money laundering through cash transactions.
Pragmatic Play has partnered with Sazka
Pragmatic Play has expanded its presence in Central Europe through a new partnership with Sazka, a leading operator in the Czech Republic. This collaboration will enable Sazka’s players to access Pragmatic Play’s slot games, including popular titles.
As the oldest and most esteemed lottery operator in the Czech Republic, Sazka’s online casino offering will be significantly enhanced by the addition of Pragmatic Play’s games.
Irina Cornides, Chief Operating Officer at Pragmatic Play, said: “Sazka is a well-established and trusted gaming brand in Central Europe, and we are delighted to offer our industry-leading games to their players in the Czech Republic.”
Tomas Biros, Head of iGaming at Sazka, remarked, “Pragmatic Play is known for its innovative games, and we are excited to enrich our library with their slots. This partnership highlights our dedication to providing Sazka customers with an exceptional online gaming experience.”
