**Interview with Michał Imiołek: Wazdan CEO on the Milestones of 2024**
**Michał Imiołek**, CEO of Wazdan, shares insights on a groundbreaking 2024, highlighting major accomplishments and thrilling plans for the future. In an exclusive conversation with CasinoBeats, Imiołek discusses Wazdan’s new games and strategic progress over the past year.
**Q1. 2024 has been an eventful year for Wazdan. Can you share some of the major accomplishments?**
With 26 new games launched and more than 700 integrations completed, 2024 has indeed been a remarkable year for Wazdan. Our ongoing efforts to deliver exceptional gaming experiences have yielded impressive results. Beyond expanding our slot portfolio, we’ve significantly grown our network promotions. The Christmas edition of our €6,000,000 Mystery Drop pushed our 2024 prize pool over €10,000,000, demonstrating our commitment to providing diverse winning opportunities for players. This success is underscored by winning eight esteemed industry awards and a 25% growth in our team.
**Q2. Expansion seems pivotal this year. What can you tell us about your new products in 2024? Any standout performers?**
Although we’re proud of all our launches, the Coins series has been especially noteworthy. Titles like 25 Coins and 36 Coins, with enhanced features and exciting jackpots, have excelled since their release. The October debut of One Coin transformed this family of games by offering a single-reel format that captivated slot fans. Additionally, our Mighty Wild series, including Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Editions, has resonated well with players worldwide.
**Q3. As Wazdan expands globally, especially in Latin America, how are you progressing in new markets?**
During 2024, Wazdan has made significant strides, solidifying our standing in established areas and venturing into new territories. We’ve expanded into Croatia with a leading operator, PSK, entered the Philippines market with SG8, and successfully launched in Pennsylvania, complementing our presence in New Jersey, Michigan, and West Virginia. In Latin America, we are making regulatory headway in Brazil and Peru, following our successful entries into Argentina and Colombia. Our approach focuses on customizing experiences by understanding and adapting to player preferences.
**Q4. How has Wazdan added value to customers this year? Are there any performance metrics that highlight your effectiveness?**
Our 2024 releases are built on rigorous development, incorporating player insights and real-time data to enhance the gaming experience with engaging mechanics and high-quality graphics. Our expanding network promotions offer alternative ways for players to enjoy favorite titles with exciting win opportunities. A 54% increase in Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) from 2023 marks our growth, alongside a 25% rise in staff, with many industry experts eager to join our mission of redefining iGaming.
**Q5. After a successful 2024, what should readers expect from Wazdan in 2025? What are your goals for the next year?**
Our focus remains on delivering more: more games, more tradeshows, and more rewards for our partners and players. In Q1 2025, we plan to expand the Coins series with releases like *15 Coins: Grand Platinum Edition*, *20 Coins: Grand Gold Edition*, and *12 Coins: Grand Diamond Edition*. The Mighty Wild series will see the awaited release of *Mighty Wild: Jaguar*. We’ve allocated a €15,000,000 promotion budget for 2025 and aim to further strengthen our global presence with a major emphasis on the Latin America market. Keep an eye on our developments—exciting times are ahead!