Zitro International

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Zitro International
Industry Gambling
Founded2007
FounderJohnny Ortiz
Headquarters

Zitro International S.A.R.L is a Luxembourg-based company that manufactures slot machines used by gambling venues.

History

Zitro was founded in 2007 by Johnny Ortiz. [1] [2] The Video Bingo product line has been in operation since Zitro's inception. Later the company introduced Multi-Game and Multi-Progressive Video Slots (88 Link, Link King, Link Me). [3] [4]

In 2016, Zitro introduced its first Video Slot games, a customized system for BET bingo halls, and its attachment to the online market through the Zitro Digital division. [5]

In November 2022, Zitro's "Wheel of Legends" won "Slot Machine of the Year" at the BEGE Awards. [6] In May 2022, Johnny Ortiz won the "Business Man of the Year" Award by AZAR Magazine. [7] In October 2021, AGEM honors Sebastián Salat with Jens Halle Memorial Award. [8]

Sebastian Salat was honored with the Intelligence Hot 50 Award in 2024 for his outstanding contributions to the gaming industry. [9]

In 2024, “Altius Glare” won the “Best Slot Machine” category at the European Casino Awards. [10]

The company has a Technology Campus in Barcelona and Bangalore. [11]

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References

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  8. "Halle award for Zitro CEO Salat". InterGame: iGaming, Casino & Coin-Op News. 2021-10-06. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
  9. "2024 GAMING INTELLIGENCE HOT 50 REVEALED". GamingIntelligence. 20 February 2024.
  10. "Altius Glare de Zitro se hace con el Premio de la European Casino Awards". www.jocprivat.com. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  11. AZARplus (2018-09-01). "Revista AZAR número 336". AZARplus (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2024-05-21.