SlotsMate's Exclusive Interview with Toni Karapetrov from Habanero Systems

Let's see what he has to say, and let's see what more there is to know about their brand!

SlotsMate: Hello, Toni! We are really excited about the opportunity of having you here, on SlotsMate. Can you tell us a little about yourself?

Toni: Thanks for having me! My name is Toni Karapetrov and I’m the Head of Corporate Communications at Habanero.

With almost a decade’s worth of experience across the industry, I fit right in with a team of passionate, driven individuals at Habanero.

Our enthusiasm for developing high-quality products and top-notch entertainment experiences has enabled the business to reach fantastic heights during my time here.

SlotsMate: It looks like you are on a journey of expanding your business. We are sure that our readers will love to hear more about the upcoming Habanero titles they’ll be enjoying in the future! Can you give us some insights?

Toni: We know the best route to enhance player engagement, whether it’s with the strong narratives, captivating art, immersive designs, or pitch-perfect sounds that our games are renowned for. 

Furthermore, as players from across the globe start to think about the World Cup, we’ve made sure that our football-themed titles can accommodate their insatiable appetites by delivering experiences that really stand out in a congested market.

These include Knockout Football and our high-octane Knockout Football Rush.

We can’t give out too much information on our upcoming slots for now, but what we can say is that we have several titles lined up that focus on a variety of vibrant themes, from mythology all the way through to our recent series of Asian-inspired releases.

SlotsMate: You are constantly proving your gambling products and services are some the best for players, as they keep choosing you. What are the values that make Habanero stand out from the competition?

Toni: We strive to provide a real sense of variety in the products we develop, and rather than focusing on a particular theme or type of player, we ensure that the titles we develop feature:

• innovative mathematics
• vibrant graphics
• hand-crafted soundtracks
• intuitive features and mechanics

All of these provide bespoke adventures and show off the best of what we have to offer.

I’ve always asserted that a well-designed game has the ability to transcend regional preferences and perform as well in other countries, as they do in the regulated market that they are intended for.

Our timeless hit Scopa is a great example of this, it’s one that I often fall back on as a really treasured hit among audiences.

Despite it being originally designed with Italian players in mind, it has proven particularly popular with global audiences. At Habanero we really do believe that a great came can work anywhere!

SlotsMate: Are there any other Habanero Systems products that can and will improve players’ gaming sessions?

Toni: Our promotional tools do a great job at improving the overall experience of our players, with exciting bonuses and jackpots adding an extra layer of excitement.

I’m happy to go on record to say that Habanero’s Jackpot Races™ are proving incredibly effective with players at present!

Our proprietary jackpot format is both easily configurable and infinitely scalable, meaning that marketing promotions in particular can be custom-built in line with what we offer.

Furthermore, our ability to offer network-wide tournaments with our player-oriented gamification initiative, UP!, has revolutionized our product offering while keeping players on all devices satisfied.

The tournaments are also massively scalable, allowing partners to grow tournaments to whatever size they desire.

SlotsMate: What is your position regarding the Responsible Gambling habits of players?

Toni: We are all in when it comes to responsible gambling, and our Malta certification is a testament to that fact.

The mathematics will be wrong despite the product looking like one of ours, and the players will ultimately lose out.

Always be careful to ensure the game you choose is made by a reputable studio, and most importantly, not a low-grade rip-off from nefarious actors.

SlotsMate: It’s not new information that mobile devices are the to-go of players. Could you tell us more about the compatibility of your products on iOS and Android smartphones?

Toni: We are always finding new ways to continue improving the interface for our smartphone users. Everything that we change or update is based heavily on research, which is a technical process that draws heavily on player psychology and data.

This is how we have remained at the forefront of the innovation curve for so long.

We have always strived to keep the user experience efficient, allowing players to locate and access games as easily as possible.

Our current user interface reflects this, remaining simple and sleek to complement the challenges of mobile play.

SlotsMate: We are sure that players would like to keep in touch with you! What are the platforms where they can stay updated with the latest news?

Toni: We update our social media channels with everything that we have been up to lately, from new partnerships with similarly-minded brands to the shows we are attending and the launches of our titles.

Everything that Habanero is up to can be found on our LinkedIn and Facebook, with our Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube accounts being used for more targeted stories.

SlotsMate: Thank you for accepting the invitation to do this interview with us! This was fun! Now that the interview has come to an end, is there anything else you would like our readers to know?

Toni: We’ve got a fantastic collection of games in the pipeline for months ahead as we approach the New Year.

We’ve been working on some fascinating ideas when it comes to our slot content, and we’re naturally looking to bolster our presence across a variety of important markets in the years ahead.

This year we really spent our time building the company’s presence across the continent, especially since gaining our MGA license in 2021, and the future looks brighter than ever in terms of exciting new partnerships on the horizon.