Wazdan continues its upward growth trajectory in 2023

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Wazdan, the innovative games provider, is celebrating a year of success following a string of key milestones being reached over the previous 12 months.

Wazdan has continued the rollout of new titles in its renowned slot portfolio, adding 53 new games to its collection. This includes Mighty Wild: Panther, Book of Faith and the brand-new 9 Bells slot, as well as new installments to its player-favorite Coins and Hot Slot franchises, such as top-performing 9 Coins Grand Diamond Edition, recently nominated for the Global Gaming Awards.

A testament to its groundbreaking year, the provider took home several industry awards including Best Slot Provider in the Nordics at the BSG Awards, Game Feature of the Year for Mystery Drop™ at the CasinoBeats Game Developer Awards, Best iGaming Product in 2023 at the EiGEA Awards, also for the Mystery Drop™, and Game Provider of the Year 2023 at the Streamers Awards.

Expanding its ever-growing partner list, the year saw Wazdan sign many new commercial agreements across regulated markets worldwide with tier-one operators such as BetMGM, Solverde.pt, and Bally’s Interactive, integrating with over 450 online casinos in the process.

The developer experienced an impressive surge in its Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) and total bets throughout the year, marking a remarkable 100% increase compared to the previous year. This outstanding growth underscores Wazdan's commitment to delivering top-tier gaming experiences that resonate with players globally.

Throughout the year, Wazdan orchestrated eight highly successful Network Promotions, captivating players with thrilling opportunities and an impressive total prize pool amounting to €4,000,000. What is more, Wazdan continues to lead the industry with its forward-thinking approach, introducing new engaging promotional tools, such as Jackpot Rain™, designed to heighten player experiences.

Participating in industry events worldwide, the provider made appearances at eight exhibitions this year including ICE London, the Canadian Gaming Summit, iGB Live!, SBC Summits in New Jersey, Barcelona and Miami and, most recently, the SiGMA Summit Europe.

In line with this commercial expansion, the Wazdan team has greeted 69 new hires, which is an increase of 30% over 2023, bringing the total number of employees to over 220.

Michal Imiolek, Chief Executive Officer at Wazdan said: “Wazdan has had an exceptional 2023, with a plethora of milestones reached across all areas of the business including our team expansion, commercial partnerships, and game releases.

“We are incredibly proud of what we have accomplished this year and are excited to continue our growth in 2024 by delivering unmatched gaming experiences to our partners and players worldwide."