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03.02.2026
Booming Games Appoints New CFO To Support Continued Growth
Booming Games, a leading provider of premium gaming content, has today further expanded its C-suite, promoting Luke Sammut to the newly created role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with immediate effect. It follows a string of recent senior promotions at Booming Games, with a new Chief Operating Officer and Chief of Staff announced last month.
Luke Sammut, who has spent over eight years at Booming Games in various senior finance roles, most recently served as Director of Finance and Accounting. With a strong background in accountancy, along with a passion for the iGaming industry, he brings a wealth of both experience and sector knowledge to the team. Based in Malta, Luke will be responsible for leading the business’ global financial strategy, as well as overseeing reporting in multiple jurisdictions.
The creation of the CFO role marks the latest stage in the firm’s growth journey and demonstrates a clear commitment to attracting and nurturing top talent. As the business looks to deliver on ambitious growth targets and ramp up its global presence this year, the appointment comes at an exciting time. With a customer focused approach to game development, Booming Games is continuously seeking to break new ground and diversify its offering, setting out plans to significantly increase the cadence of games releases this year.
Booming Games has a strong track record of investing in its people, with headcount recently surpassing 200 people. Looking ahead, the growing C-suite will ensure that the business continues to mature and is well-placed to navigate the next stage of its expansion.
Max Niehusen, Founder of Booming Games, said: “We are delighted to announce Luke’s promotion, in what is a landmark moment for Booming Games as we appoint our first Chief Financial Officer. Over the past eight years, he has made an immense contribution to the business, playing an important role in our success during a key growth phase. look forward to continuing working closely with him as we look to break new ground this year. As CFO, Luke’s experience will be critical as we expand our operations, with the aim of being regulated in every major market within the next five years.”
Luke Sammut, Chief Financial Officer at Booming Games, said: “With ambitious growth targets, Booming Games’ rapid expansion shows no sign of slowing. I am proud to be taking up the position of CFO, helping to shape the next phase of our financial strategy, at such a pivotal moment for the business. With clear direction from a strong leadership team, Booming Games is well placed to build on its strong financial foundations and seize the opportunity to further cement its reputation for market-leading innovation.”
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15.01.2026
Booming Games strengthens C-suite to deliver on ambitious growth plans
At Booming Games, we continue to strengthen our leadership team in line with our ambitious growth plans and long-term strategy. Recent C-suite updates reflect our commitment to operational excellence and expansion across regulated markets.
The full article was originally published by Focus Gaming News and can be read on the Focus Gaming website.
Booming Games has promoted Dan Paleu to Chief Operating Officer and Ramona Petrina to Chief of Staff with immediate effect.
Press release.- Booming Games has today expanded its C-suite, appointing a new chief operating officer and creating a new chief of staff role. The appointments reflect Booming Games’ commitment to attracting and nurturing top talent, as the business plans ambitious growth in the coming years and ramps up its global presence.
Dan Paleu, who initially joined the business as director of technical operations, has been promoted to chief operating officer with immediate effect. Prior to joining Booming Games, Dan spent 16 years at IGT PlayDigital, previously iSoftBet, where he held various roles, most recently serving as head of games. In this position, Dan developed the firm’s overall games strategy and oversaw the production process for new games, from concept through to launch. He is regarded as a visionary with a strong track record in the industry.
With extensive industry experience, Dan is well-positioned to strengthen Booming Games’ proposition. His focus will be on driving operational excellence across game delivery, technology and commercial operations, ensuring regulatory compliance in all markets. He will also be supporting continued expansion into new regulated markets, with entries into Switzerland, Bulgaria, and the Czech Republic planned for 2026.
Alongside this, Ramona Petrina has been appointed chief of staff, a newly created position, effective immediately. Ramona joined Booming Games in November 2022 as director of HR and now has over 15 years of industry experience. Her promotion comes at a time when the business has clear plans to bolster its ranks and recruit top talent to improve customer experience.
In her new role, Ramona will act as a strategic partner, supporting executive planning and decision-making. Her immediate focus will be to devise a clear set of objectives, aligned with the overall leadership strategy, and support with the delivery of key growth initiatives. Alongside this, Ramona will continue to shape the company’s people strategy, ensuring the organisation is well-structured and prepared for its next phase of growth.
Dan and Ramona will both be in attendance at ICE Barcelona later this month, along with a number of C-suite colleagues, to showcase Booming Games’ latest games and discuss plans for the year ahead.
Max Niehusen, founder of Booming Games, said: “We are pleased to announce these two promotions at a key moment in our growth journey. With extensive experience in their fields, Dan and Ramona have already made a significant contribution to the business, providing invaluable expertise. Their promotions reflect our longstanding commitment to retain and nurture top talent, in order to better serve our rapidly expanding customer base.”
Dan Paleu, chief operating officer at Booming Games, said: “After joining Booming Games I quickly understood why the business has an unrivalled reputation in the industry for innovation. The business has set out ambitious growth plans and I am proud to be taking up the position of Chief Operating Officer to help deliver these. I look forward to continuing working closely with Max in the role, providing a market leading experience for our customers and players.”
Ramona Petrina, chief of staff at Booming Games, said: “Booming Games has built a powerful foundation, from its product vision and people to its ambition and execution. The scale we’ve achieved is the result of clear direction and strong leadership, and I’m excited to help shape the next phase of the company’s growth as we continue to expand and evolve.”
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19.11.2025
Booming Games Strengthens Its Presence in Portugal Through Strategic Partnership with Placard.pt
Booming Games is proud to announce its official launch on Placard.pt, one of Portugal’s most trusted and fastest-growing online gaming platforms. This collaboration marks a major milestone in Booming Games’ strategic expansion into the Portuguese regulated market and reinforces its commitment to delivering premium, certified gaming content tailored to local players.
Placard.pt, a project proudly positioned as “100% Portuguese,” builds on the legacy of one of the nation’s most recognised betting brands. It stands as a symbol of trust, familiarity, and excellence in Portugal’s online gaming landscape.
Through this new partnership, Placard.pt players will gain access to Booming Games’ fully certified Portuguese portfolio, featuring a selection of the company’s most popular titles and recent releases, including Buffalo Hold and Win Extreme 10,000, Burning Classics, Mr. Oinksters Hold and Win and Greedy for Gold Power Hit.
This collaboration underscores Booming Games’ strategy of partnering with trusted, locally respected operators in regulated markets worldwide—delivering entertainment experiences defined by innovation, integrity, and player engagement.
Lucia Baranda, Head of Partnerships at Booming Games, commented: “We are delighted to announce our partnership with Placard.pt, one of Portugal’s most established and respected gaming brands. Entering the Portuguese market marks an exciting new chapter for Booming Games, and we look forward to bringing our diverse and innovative portfolio to players who value premium quality and authentic entertainment.”
Nuno Ruivo, Content Manager at Placard, added:“We are very pleased to welcome Booming Games to our platform. Their reputation for delivering visually impressive, feature-rich slot content aligns perfectly with our mission to offer our players the very best in online entertainment. This partnership reflects our continued commitment to expanding our casino offering with top-tier international providers.”
About Booming Games
Booming Games has been a leading provider of premium gaming content for over a decade, serving top-tier operators across regulated markets worldwide. Known for its visually stunning graphics, innovative features, and engaging gameplay mechanics, the company continues to push creative boundaries, delivering outstanding entertainment experiences to players across the globe.
About Placard.pt
Placard.pt is a Portugal-based online gaming platform built upon a long-standing national betting brand renowned for its trusted reputation. Since its online debut in 2018, Placard.pt has been synonymous with reliability, innovation, and local insight. Offering a dynamic and secure environment, Placard.pt provides players with access to a wide range of sports betting and online casino experiences, reflecting the brand’s deep understanding of the Portuguese gaming community.
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12.11.2025
Casino Guide SE x Booming Games Q&A
We’re excited to share our latest feature with CasinoGuide.se, where they sat down with Booming Games for an exclusive Q&A about our newest release, Shields of Gold: Valkyrie Hold and Win. In the interview, we discuss what defines Booming Games as a studio, the creative vision behind our titles, and how innovation continues to drive our approach to game development.
You can read the full original interview on CasinoGuide’s website.
For readers in Sweden who may not know you yet, how would you describe Booming Games in just three words?
Innovative, entertaining, reliable!
Which of your games would you say best represents the “soul” of Booming Games?
I would say that the top 3 games that best represent Booming Games soul are Buffalo Hold & Win Extreme, Cash Pig 2 and Fish Tales Monster Bass, each are brings premium design, engaging mechanics and broad player appeal.
What do you think makes Booming Games stand out in a crowded market of slot providers?
We build on proven player-favourite mechanics with fresh innovations, creating games that feel familiar yet exciting—and that’s what makes us stand out.
Norse mythology has a strong cultural connection in Sweden. How do you think Shields of Gold: Valkyrie Hold and Win will resonate with Swedish players?
Norse mythology is deeply rooted in Swedish culture, which makes Shields of Gold: Valkyrie Hold and Win a natural fit for the market. The game doesn’t just celebrate that heritage - it enhances it with our brand-new ‘Wild Transform’ mechanic, where players can unlock instant cash prizes or even trigger the Hold and Win bonus. During Free Spins, players get to choose their path: more Shields on reels 1 and 2 for frequent Wild Transforms, or more Wilds on reel 5 for the chance at truly epic wins. This mix of cultural resonance, player choice, and innovative mechanics ensures the game will strongly connect with Swedish players.
What kind of player do you think will enjoy Shields of Gold the most, and why?
Shields of Gold is perfect for players who love Norse mythology, but also for those chasing exciting features—the Wild Transform and Free Spins choices deliver both strategy and big win potential.
Can you give us a little teaser… Any hidden surprises or bonus features players should watch out for?
Whilst Shields of Gold is pretty upfront with what if offers, there is a nice surprise for players in the base game where at any point the Valkyrie and let out a war cry and deliver an instant bonus trigger!
What’s your favorite feature in Shields of Gold, and why?
It has to be the Wild Transform feature, not only is this the main catalyst for winning instant cash prizes and the Hold and Win Bonus, but the excitement in seeing those Wild symbols land in stacks really drums up anticipation! Also when triggering a Hold and Win Bonus from this you are guaranteed one of the Prize pots which can award up to 100x just for one symbol!
Was there anything that didn’t make it into the final cut of the game that you secretly wish had?
I think when creating slot games there is always something you can look back upon in order to improve, but this is how we iterate and innovate with each of our titles…..who knows maybe this sparks a new “Shields of Gold” series?!
Do you see Shields of Gold as a one-off, or could this turn into a series of Norse/Valkyrie-inspired slots?
As I eluded to before, we have the potential to build upon the Shield of Gold series here, whilst we could again re-visist the Norse theme we have multiple options in the direction we go from here…we could next be visiting the colosseum of Ancient Rome or the battlefields of the Spartans, only time will tell.
What’s the biggest win potential in this slot, and how did you balance risk vs reward?
The biggest win potential is in the Free Spins, this is due to the fact that you can also trigger the Hold and Win Bonus through this also. During Free Spins you have the increased opportunity to land Shields, Wilds and of course trigger the Hold and Win. During this filling all the 15 positions will award the 1000x Grand Prize on top of the rest of your winnings and finally with possible re-triggers who knows when the action and wins will stop!
Finally, if you could sum up Shields of Gold: Valkyrie Hold and Win in a few sentences to get Swedish players hyped, what would you say?
Shields of Gold: Valkyrie Hold and Win is a thrilling mix of Norse mythology, stunning visuals, and innovative gameplay. With the brand-new Wild Transform mechanic and player choice in Free Spins, every spin offers excitement, strategy, and the chance for epic wins. It’s an adventure that Swedish players won’t want to miss.
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11.11.2025
Booming Games Establishes Strategic Partnership with SportPesa
Booming Games proudly informs about its newest partnership with leading operator SportPesa.
Booming Games is thrilled to announce a milestone in its growth journey through a new strategic partnership with the prominent African operator, SportPesa. This collaboration marks a step forward in Booming Games' mission to expand its footprint in the African gaming market.
As part of this partnership, Booming Games' high-quality slots are now integrated into SportPesa's platform, allowing players across Africa to enjoy an array of top-performing titles. Among the featured games are fan favourites such as "Gold Gold Gold," "TNT Bonanza," and "Cash Pig." In addition, SportPesa’s players will have access to Booming Games' diverse portfolio, including thrilling games like "Ronaldinho Spins", "Power of the Vikings," and "Buffalo Hold and Win."
The collaboration with SportPesa not only highlights Booming Games' commitment to growth and innovation but also its strategic focus on fostering strong partnerships to reach new heights in the global gaming industry.
Solomon Godwin, Head Africa at Booming Games, said: "We’re delighted to continue our expansion in the African markets, and SportPesa's strong and trusted brand will only enhance these possibilities. Our Slot is as wide-ranging as it is high quality for their customers' entertainment and sustainability, and we believe we can offer real value to African players,”
Paul Wilson, Senior Product Manager at SportPesa added: "We are very happy with the new partnership with Booming Games, and to be able to offer their games to our SportPesa customers in Kenya, Tanzania and around the globe on our .com platform is exciting. Booming Games' immersive, dynamic and vibrant games will be a great addition to our market leading Casino lobby and I'm sure our customers will enjoy playing them."
About Booming Games
Booming Games has been a leading provider of premium gaming content for over a decade, catering to operators worldwide. Renowned for its visually stunning graphics, exciting features, and innovative mechanics, Booming Games consistently delivers top-tier entertainment experiences to players across the globe. Their collaboration with football icon Ronaldinho has resulted in a branded series that adds a unique flair to their portfolio. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Booming Games continues to push the boundaries of gaming, captivating audiences and operators alike with their exceptional titles.
About SportPesa
SportPesa is a global gaming brand operating across three continents. Established in 2014, it is one of the fastest-growing companies in its sector. SportPesa significantly impacts players, clubs, and communities in all its operating countries. They lead the gaming market through partnerships with some of the world’s biggest sports clubs and leagues. In 2018, SportPesa launched its F1 team, SportPesa Racing Point, competing in the 2019 season. They have proudly sponsored Everton FC, Arsenal FC, Southampton FC, Hull City, Torino FC, Cape Town FC, and more.