The week in B2B news (23 August 2019)
The latest news from the supplier side of the industry, including updates from Pragmatic Play, Playson and Realistic Games
Pragmatic Play content goes live with Interwetten
Video slots software provider Pragmatic Play has seen its live casino offering go live with European operator Interwetten.
Customers of the MGA-licenced operator will now have access to Pragmatic Play’s live casino games, all of which will be broadcast from a newly constructed studio.
The announcement follows shortly after Pragmatic’s recent communication of receiving an MGA Recognition Notice for its bingo and live casino products.
Yossi Barzely, chief business development officer at Pragmatic Play, said: “We are delighted to have gone live with such a highly-regarded operator as Interwetten.”
Realistic Games rereleases Snakes & Ladders slot
Casino content developer Realistic Games has strengthened its suite of deluxe edition titles with a revamped version of three-reel slot, Snakes & Ladders.
Now built on HTML5 technology across all channels, the modernised version of this classic slot is presented in Realistic’s 3D cabinet.
Snakes & Ladders Deluxe maintains the original game’s proven math model and mechanics, offering a maximum pay-out of 600x the original bet and the repeat prize feature.
Realistic Games commercial director Robert Lee said: “Snakes & Ladders, a favourite with both operators and players, has maintained its position as a top performer in our catalogue.”
Superbet integrates Playson slots content
Casino software developer Playson has signed a deal to provide its suite of games to Romanian gambling operator Superbet.
The agreement will see the slot provider boost the operator’s casino offering with titles including Solar Queen, Vikings Fortune: Hold and Win and Fruit Supreme: 25 lines.
Having recently obtained its Romanian licence from the country’s regulator (ONJN), this deal is an important step in expanding its influence in the Romanian market and across Eastern Europe.
Blanka Homor, sales director for Playson, said: “We’re delighted to have inked this partnership with Superbet and to offer its players our popular suite of slots.”
Yggdrasil launches Yokozuna Clash game
Yggdrasil’s latest slot, Yokozuna Clash, invites players into the dohyo for the ultimate battle as sumo wrestlers fight to win the championship title and claim big rewards.
Set in the heart of buzzing Tokyo, the Grand Sumo Tournament is about to begin with two fighters in the ring ready to earn the highest rank in sumo wrestling, Yokozuna.
One fighter brings a Random Wilds feature while the other offers Random Multipliers, a combination that can offer players a set of knockout wins.
Yggdrasil’s Natalya Ovchinnikova said: “Yokuzuna Clash has unique game mechanics that bring together the action-packed fighting element common in video games with our slots.”
ORYX Gaming partners with Rootz
ORYX Gaming, a Bragg Gaming Group company, has partnered with Rootz to launch its portfolio of in-house and third-party content.
The supplier’s entire catalogue of proprietary and partner games will soon go live on Rootz’ platform and will also be made available on Wildz, its flagship online casino brand.
Adding content from ORYX’s 80+ content suppliers, which include top performers Gamomat, Kalamba and Golden Hero, will enable the company to continue to grow its foothold in Europe.
ORYX Gaming MD Matevž Mazij said: “Wildz has already made a splash in the online casino arena with its commitment to customer satisfaction, making it an exciting brand to partner with.”
Red Tiger content live in Switzerland
Casino software supplier Red Tiger has gone live in Switzerland after launching its games with the country’s first online casino via the Gamanza platform.
The provider has released an initial 19 games with Grand Casino Baden’s online site jackpots.ch, which was run as a social casino but has now pivoted to real money gaming.
Players will have access to Red Tiger titles, including Mystery Reels and Dragon’s Fire, as well as the hugely popular Pirates’ Plenty.
Red Tiger commercial director Chris Looney said: “We’re very pleased to launch with Grand Casino Baden and are excited about introducing not only new players but a new country to our titles.”