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

Zitro International
IndustryGambling
Founded2007
FounderJohnny Ortiz
Headquarters

History

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Zitro was founded in 2007 by Johnny Ortiz.[1][2] The Video Bingo product line has been in operation since Zitro's inception.[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]

Zitro was awarded the "Top Performing Game - LATAM" title for Epic Kingdom at the EKG Slot Awards Show 2023 hosted by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming.[10]

In 2024, “Altius Glare” won the “Best Slot Machine” category at the European Casino Awards.[11]

The company has a Technology Campus in Barcelona and Bangalore.[12][13]

References

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  1. ^ "JOHNNY ORTIZ habla sobre el avance de ZITRO | CasinoCompendium" (in European Spanish). 2023-03-28. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
  2. ^ Sokolic, William. "Zitro". GGB Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-15.
  3. ^ "Zitro". GGB Magazine. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
  4. ^ "Zitro". GGB Magazine. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
  5. ^ "Zitro Digital traslada al online los mejores juegos presenciales". www.jocprivat.com. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
  6. ^ "ZITRO WINS "SLOT MACHINE OF THE YEAR" WITH ITS AMAZING WHEEL OF LEGENDS". European Gaming Industry News. 2022-11-25. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
  7. ^ "JOHNNY ORTIZ RECIBE EL PREMIO "EMPRESARIO DEL AÑO" OTORGADO POR LA REVISTA AZAR". AZARplus (in European Spanish). 2022-05-26. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
  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. ^ "Eilers & Krejcik Gaming Announces Winners for 6th Annual EKG Slot Awards Show". EKG. 5 March 2024.
  11. ^ "Altius Glare de Zitro se hace con el Premio de la European Casino Awards". www.jocprivat.com. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  12. ^ AZARplus (2018-09-01). "Revista AZAR número 336". AZARplus (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  13. ^ "Think Globally, Act Locally". Casino Life. 20 (167): 27–29. 2024.