The week in B2B news (20 March 2020)

Pragmatic Play launches Dance Party slot

Pragmatic Play has launched its latest slot title – Dance Party.

The 3×5 slot transports players to the era of disco with neon reels and immersive settings.

The title features a progressive multiplier free spin mode which can yield up to 60 free spins for the player.

Melissa Summerfield, Pragmatic Play CCO, said: “Dance Party is a high energy, fun-filled game designed to immerse players in an atmosphere packed with the bright lights and catchy tunes of a nightclub.

Pronet Gaming inks Kiron deal

Pronet Gaming has secured a deal with Kiron Interactive in a move which will see Kiron’s virtual sports portfolio added to Pronet’s operator portfolio.

Kiron’s content includes virtual football and virtual horseracing, as well as a number of other titles.

Bobby Longhurst, Pronet Gaming CCO, said: “We have set ourselves quite the challenge in 2020 and agreeing this deal with Kiron Interactive puts us one step closer to achieving those goals.”

Steven Spartinos, co-CEO of Kiron, added: “This partnership with Pronet Gaming enables us to access new brands in strategic markets and widen distribution of our leading virtual content as we focus on accelerating growth of our client base.”

Franco Digital unveils Fortune Jungle slot

Franco Digital has unveiled its newest slot title – Fortune Jungle.

The 5×3, 10-payline title includes an expandable wild and a scatter symbol that triggers a free spins bonus game.

Players will encounter crocodiles, leopards and tropical birds as they work their way through the jungle setting.

Mario Benito, R. Franco Digital CCO, said: “With our next adventure, we wanted to set the scene for a thrilling and immersive adventure for our players, and we are delighted to say that we have done just that with Fortune Jungle.”

Wiseodds releases peer-to-peer betting product

Wiseodds has released a new skill-based, peer-to-peer platform where bettors compete against one another to predict the outcome of sporting events.

The product combines the social element of an online poker room with sports betting. When an event finishes, the player with the highest winning odds coupon claims all the money on the table.

LIlit Nikoghosyan, head of operations at Wiseodds, said: “We’re delighted to announce the launch of the new Wiseodds peer-to-peer betting platform, providing players with a new way of betting on sporting events.

“We’re strong believers that this poker-inspired concept and risk-free setup will prove to be an attractive proposition for operators looking to tap into the rising popularity of social betting.”

Kalamba Games integrates with Spinomenal

Kalamba Games has integrated with casino games developer and aggregator Spinomenal.

The integration, via Kalamba’s RGS platform, will allow Kalamba to establish and grow its RGS as the demand for cross-platform content rises.

Tamas Kusztos, Kalamba’s head of sales and account management, said: “We’re excited to be working with the team at Spinomenal and we’re sure that this partnership will help us continue to propel the business forward.”

Lior Schwartz, Spinomenal CEO, added: “Integrating with Kalamba is a really exciting chance to further strengthen our product distribution and our ability to deliver great games to a range of top-tier partners. We look forward to developing a great partnership with the great team at Kalamba.”

iSoftBet adds Sheriff of Nottingham slot to offering

iSoftBet has added its latest slot title – Sheriff of Nottingham – to its portfolio offering.

The title features four in-game modifiers and two free spin bonus rounds.

Players are transported back to the era of Robin Hood and his Merry Men deep in Sherwood Forest.

Mark Claxton, head of games at iSoftBet, said: “Sheriff of Nottingham hits the bullseye with every magical bonus round we’ve developed.

“This feature-rich game is another immersive title from our games team, who continue to develop the best content on the market. With four randomly triggered modifiers and two lucrative bonus rounds, Sheriff of Nottingham is another thrilling addition to our ever-growing slot portfolio.”

EveryMatrix expands virtual sports offering

EveryMatrix has expanded its virtual sports offering in light of the coronavirus outbreak.

With major sporting events being cancelled globally, the Malta-based firm is integrating additional suppliers to its portfolio.

EveryMatrix utilises the CasinoEngine platform to deliver virtual sports offerings to sportsbook and online casino operators.

Ebbe Groes, Group CEO of EveryMatrix, said: “We are continuously supporting our clients to get past the obstacles which Covid-19 presents the entire sports industry with. I am happy that our teams are fully operational, doubling efforts to make available extra entertainment options.”