This week in B2B news (13 December)
All the latest developments from the supplier side of the industry, including updates from Hub88, Stakelogic and Octoplay
Hub88 onboards Playnetic titles
Hub88 has bolstered its aggregation platform by integrating Playnetic’s portfolio of games.
Playnetic’s titles will be made available to operators across several key markets, including Europe and Latam.
Ollie Castleman, head of Hub88, said: “We are pleased to welcome Playnetic’s high-quality game portfolio to our platform. Their mix of innovative titles and attention to detail makes them an ideal partner as we continue to diversify our offering.”
Julian Borg-Barthet, Playnetic chief commercial officer, added: “Collaborating with Hub88 is a fantastic opportunity for us to continue showcasing our premium content to a global audience, content that has been created by our highly skilled game development team that love slots, table games and understand what it is that players want.”
Delasport joins forces with Betable
Delasport has penned a strategic deal with Betable Group that will see both companies work together in the UK and the Philippines.
Under the partnership, Betable will gain access to Delasport’s sportsbook solution alongside the existing Betable Gaming platform that caters for casino and bingo.
The collaboration will launch in the Philippines first before expanding to the UK.
Oren Cohen Shwartz, Delasport CEO, said: “This partnership is a win-win-win for Delasport, Betable, and their customers. The UK and the Philippines are extremely appealing markets – one is mature and developed, while the other is emerging and full of potential.”
Charlie Noble, Betable COO, added: “Integrating Delasport’s sportsbook product now allows our partner operators in the UK and the Philippines to offer players a complete gaming experience.”
Stakelogic’s North American expansion
Stakelogic has partnered with GAN to push its slots and live dealer products to social casino platforms across North America.
The deal will also see operators working with GAN gain access to custom-branded slots tailored specifically for their respective platforms.
Stephan van den Oetelaar, Stakelogic CEO, said: “We’re thrilled to join forces with GAN to bring our slot and live casino products to the US social casino market.”
Giuseppe Gardali, president of B2B at GAN, said: “With our partnership with Stakelogic, GAN is elevating social casino entertainment to a whole new level.”
Soft2Bet’s Christmas offering
Soft2Bet has unveiled its Seasonal Christmas engine, powered by MEGA, as it looks to boost engagement with players through skill-based gameplay and personalised rewards.
The tool sees players take on the role of Santa Claus each day, guiding him through the tundra to collect awards.
Yoel Zuckerberg, chief product officer at Soft2Bet, commented: “The Seasonal Christmas engine is another milestone in our mission to deliver gamification tools that engage players and support operators in achieving their growth targets.
“By building on the success of our previous MEGA engines, we’ve created a product that not only brings festive fun to players but also delivers tangible results for our partners.”
SOFTSWISS’ Prime Network Jackpot kicks off
SOFTSWISS has invited operators to join its latest Prime Network Jackpot, which boasts an initial prize pool of more than €1m.
Operators can join the network at any time before the prize drop, with the seven-figure pool 10 times larger than the starting pool of SOFTSWISS’ first network jackpot in October 2023.
Angelina Stasiuk, SOFTSWISS Jackpot Aggregator head of business, said: “It’s a very exciting milestone for us. Over the past year, the SOFTSWISS Jackpot Aggregator and its Prime Network Jackpot feature have evolved significantly.
“Beyond the hard work of our professional team, this success reflects the high interest in engagement tools within the market. In igaming, prize size matters. I’m proud that we’ve reached a level where we can offer the best solutions.”
Octoplay’s Swedish success
Octoplay has sealed a deal with Svenska Spel, allowing the operator’s customers access to the supplier’s titles.
Bolstering Octoplay’s reach in the Swedish market just months after it first arrived in the country, the supplier also boasts active licences in the UK, Sweden and Malta.
Ralitsa Georgieva, Octoplay’s director of business development, said: “By partnering with market leaders like Svenska Spel, we continue our commitment to delivering high-quality gaming experiences to players across regulated markets.”
Niklas Örtbrant, head of online casino at Svenska Spel, added: “The addition of Octoplay’s portfolio enhances our gaming offering, bringing innovative and engaging content that our players demand.”
Smartico calls on BetComply
Smartico.ai has partnered with compliance services provider BetComply in a bid to expand across global regulated markets.
BetComply will be tasked with streamlining Smartico’s compliance and licensing processes to ensure it is able to launch in various jurisdictions.
Yuval Mechoullam, Smartico co-founder, stated: “Our collaboration with BetComply is a natural step in our growth strategy, with their expertise invaluable as we navigate new markets.”
Loes Wetzer, BetComply operations director, added: “We’re thrilled to partner with Smartico to support the launch of their features into new regulated markets. Our mission has always been to simplify the compliance process and enable our clients to deliver exceptional products and services.”