The week in B2B news (14 September 2018)
All the latest news from the supplier side of the industry, including updates from Pragmatic Play, Yggdrasil and Quickspin
Yggdrasil Gaming has entered the Taiwanese market by signing a deal with XSG to provide its portfolio of slots.
Yggdrasil’s games will be made available on XSG’s social gaming site 08online.com
XSG´s founder and CEO Stanley Ku said: “To be the first operator to bring Yggdrasil’s fantastic casino slots content to Taiwan is an affirmation of XSG’s track record and business development capabilities.
“It also speaks about the present state of Taiwan’s gaming market, which is now mature enough to start garnering attention worldwide.”
Yggdrasil CEO Fredrik Elmqvist said: “This deal marks Yggdrasil’s first entry into Taiwan and it is a pleasure to have partnered with the territory’s leading social gaming operator.
“XSG’s 08-online platform has both a leading reputation and a loyal player base, and we are certain our games will prove popular,” Elmqvist added.
Pragmatic Play has released Da Vinci’s Treasure, to its portfolio of blockbuster slots games.
The 3×5 video slot follows the adventures of intrepid explorer John Hunter, who is on a mission to uncover the secrets of Da Vinci.
The reels contain many of Da Vinci’s famous inventions, and when three Codex symbols line the reels the bonus features become available.
Melissa Summerfield, chief commercial officer at Pragmatic Play, said: “We are delighted to unveil our latest show-stopping slot, Da Vinci’s Treasure. Its immersive storyline and thrilling bonus features make it one of our most jam-packed games yet.
“Da Vinci’s Treasure is an incredibly detailed game, and we hope the fans thoroughly enjoy it. With more features and ways to win than ever before, it is one of the most complete and exciting games we’ve ever made.”
Swedish slots supplier Quickspin invites players to build their own destiny with the launch of new game Big Bot Crew.
Set on the outskirts of a sprawling exotic metropolis, this 4×5 reel, 40 playlines video slot features ‘Robotto respins’ and free spin bonuses.
With very high volatility, creating the potential for big wins, Big Bot Crew is one of Quickspin’s most action-packed offering to date.
Quickspin CEO Daniel Lindberg said: “We’re delighted to unveil our exciting new AI-inspired slot and are confident it will push all the right buttons for our players.”
Acquiring.com has signed a long-term partnership with TrendPay ApS, a Danish fintech company in the payments industry.
TrendPay ApS selected acquiring.com for its value-added services, as well as for being a trusted partner to rely on for its growth plans within the Scandinavian market and across the Europe.
TrendPay ApS was looking to enhance its partnerships in the region and link with an acquiring bank which was experienced and understood the European market.
Enzo Colantuono, business relationship manager at acquiring.com, said: “We’re thrilled to be working with a payments company in the Scandinavian market which is young and dynamic.”