The week in B2B news (20 November 2020)
All the latest news from the supplier side of the industry, including updates from Gamanza, Push Gaming and Salsa Technology
Push Gaming lands Paf deal
Push Gaming has secured a supply agreement with Nordic operator Paf.
Under the remit of the deal, Paf will be afforded access to a selection of Push Gaming’s titles including Jammin’ Jars and Wild Swarm, with the full suite to follow soon.
Fiona Hickey, Push Gaming head of sales, said: “Paf shares our unwavering player-first approach to casino gaming and we’re excited to deliver our ground-breaking slots to its players across Europe.”
Eric Castro, Paf head of content, added: “We’re always looking to expand our casino content with the most innovative, engaging games around. Push Gaming fit this bill perfectly, and we’re confident our players will enjoy their vibrant, feature-rich qualities.”
Gamanza secures Switzerland launch
Gamanza has launched its new casino games portfolio in Switzerland with Grand Casino Baden’s online platform.
Gamanza’s portfolio went live on the Jackpots.ch platform in late October and generated more than £165,000 in gross gaming revenue in nine days.
Timothy Lawrenson, Gamanza director of games, said: “We’re delighted with what we have seen so far and it’s barely the tip of the iceberg.
“We’re planning to go live with some other big operators before the end of the year and the upcoming game releases look right on the money,” he added.
END 2 END seals PlayBonds partnership
END 2 END has sealed a partnership with PlayBonds to relaunch the operator’s online bingo offering.
Latam-facing PlayBonds is set to integrate END 2 END’s omni-channel platform as it looks to continue to grow in stature.
Alejandro Revich, END 2 END CEO, said: “PlayBonds is a company with a long history in the online bingo market. The fact they have chosen our platform for the development of their business confirms the high standard of our products and services.”
Kainnan Pitano, PlayBonds CTO, added: “END 2 END’s partnership with PlayBonds provides the business with the perfect means to relaunch one of the key pillars of our operation.”
NetGame Entertainment unveils latest title
NetGame Entertainment has unveiled a new, multiplayer skill game – Fishing Kingdom.
The title pits up to four players against each other for a chance to face the Big Boss final mission where a pay-out of 600x winnings is up for grabs.
Andrey Vajdyuk, NetGame Entertainment head of business development, said: “Fishing Kingdom is a real hook for players and offers a huge amount of excitement as they battle against each other for underwater riches.
“Those that make it through the various levels and defeat the Big Boss will be fully deserving of their treasure,” he added.
4ThePlayer.com debuts new themed slot
4ThePlayer.com has revealed its latest slot title with the pirate-themed 123 BOOM!
The cascading title features the new slot slider mechanic and players can win up to 14,727x their original stake.
Andrew Porter, 4ThePlayer.com CEO, said: “I have always loved cascading games but find them frustrating as cascades rarely bring in any better wins and end very quickly and disappointingly.
“I wanted to change that and so have revolutionised this mechanic to give more cascades and chained wins than ever before, with frequent big wins after the initial win,” he added.
Salsa Technology scores Revolver Gaming agreement
Salsa Technology and Revolver Gaming have agreed to enter a reciprocal integration agreement.
The agreement will see Salsa offer their games via Revolver’s GAP and vice versa, with the pair set to expand into new markets via the partnership.
Peter Nolte, Salsa Technology CEO, said: “Our dominant position in the Latam market provides the perfect platform for Revolver to enhance its exposure in this fascinating region. In turn, Revolver’s games will be a welcome addition to our GAP and we’re sure they will fire us to further successes.”
Ryan Lazarus, Revolver Gaming CEO, added: “Salsa Technology has a great presence in the growing Latin American market. For us, this deal will help us gain a strong foothold in a region that will be adopting online gaming more over the next few years.”
Aspire Global expands Russian presence
Aspire Global has signed a three-year platform and lottery supply deal with Russia’s National Lottery operator Sports Lotteries.
The agreement will see Aspire’s BtoBet brand provide Sport Lotteries with its player account management platform and access to lottery games for online and retail channels.
Tsachi Maimon, Aspire Global CEO, said: “We are committed and determined to support Sports Lotteries in becoming not only a leader in its field but also a point of reference for the Russian lottery industry.”
Ratmir Ronami, Sport Lotteries project manager, added: “We are proud to embark on this multi-year strategic partnership with Aspire Global’s BtoBet that will see us go from strength to strength.”