The week in B2B news (6 August)
All the latest news from the supplier side of the industry, including updates from BetGames, Wazdan and Greentube
BetGames expands into Georgia
BetGames has expanded its European footprint after debuting in Georgia through a partnership with Europebet.
Under the remit of the agreement, Europebet will be afforded access to BetGames stable of online casino and lottery products.
Aiste Garneviciene, BetGames COO, said: ““At a time of company-first, exceptional growth for BetGames, it’s fantastic to us introduce ourselves to yet another key operator in Europe’s emerging markets.”
Sandro Kokosadze, Europebet head of gaming, added: “We’re very pleased to welcome BetGames’ content to our brand and the range of high-quality entertainment is sure to be a hit with our players.”
Wazdan bolsters Italian footprint
Wazdan has partnered with Italian aggregator Tuko Productions to bolster its presence in the European nation.
Tuko Productions will offer more than 40 Wazdan titles on its aggregation platform which will allow third-party operators to easily integrate the content.
Andrzej Hyla, Wazdan CCO, said: “We’re continuously on the lookout for partners that align with our goals and we’re very happy to partner with Tuko Productions as we look to grow our footprint in the regulated Italian market.”
Vincenzo Tancredi, Tuko Productions sales director, added: “Wazdan’s games portfolio offers a fantastic breadth of gaming experiences for players of all tastes.”
Greentube inks First casino partnership
Greentube has taken its portfolio live in Ukraine after inking a partnership with First Casino.
The partnership represents Greentube’s first integration with a local licence holder in Ukraine and will see titles such as Book of Ra go live with the operator.
Opher Ben Zvi, Greentube key account manager for Ukraine, said: “The online gaming market in Ukraine is one rich with potential and we are delighted to have further expanded our presence into the country with this partnership.”
Maistrenko Andrii, First Casino CFO, added: “This is an exciting time both for First Casino and the burgeoning online gaming market in Ukraine as a whole and this deal will help further establish our reputation as a brand synonymous with a quality playing experience.”
Vivo Gaming strikes Red Rake Gaming deal
Live casino provider Vivo Gaming has struck a third-party deal with Red Rake Gaming.
Red Rake Gaming’s portfolio will be integrate with Vivo Gaming as it looks to continue to make inroads in Asia.
Nadine Thys, Vivo Gaming head of account management, said: “This deal provides us with everything we need to deliver an even stronger, unrivalled casino offering including tailor-made, high performing tournament software.”
Nick Barr, Red Rake Gaming Malta MD, added: “This partnership underlines both our and Vivo Gaming’s rapid market expansion. It is always a pleasure to work with such ambitious, like-minded partners.”
Kalamba Games lands Portuguese certification
Kalamba Games has secured Portuguese certification for a selection of its titles as it looks to expand into the Iberian nation.
The supplier will launch 15 titles for local operators in Portugal, including Blazing Bull and Caribbean Anne.
Alex Cohen, Kalamba Games COO, said: “We are heavily focusing on growth this year and on expanding the reach of our content in regulated markets via our Bullseye RGS.
“We have kept our eye on Portugal for some time and the time is now right for us to make our debut in this exciting market. We look forward to partnering with local operators and working together to establish our brand with local players.”
Relax Gaming unveils latest title
Relax Gaming has unveiled its latest title in the shape of the ocean-themed Deep Descent.
The 5×3 slot offers more than 3,000 ways to win and boasts an RTP of 95%. The highly volatile title quickly evolves into a 5×5 slot during gameplay to offer maximum wins of almost 19,000x.
Simon Hammon, Relax Gaming CPO, said: “Deep Descent is a high volatility title designed to treat players to all the adventure and beauty of the deep blue sea.
“With beautifully designed, vibrant graphics and a deeply immersive gameplay, Deep Descent offers a relaxing yet exciting experience for these warmer summer months,” he added.
SOFTSWISS unveils new client offer for Affilka
Affilka by SOFTSWISS is announcing the launch of a discount offer for all new clients.
The limited-time proposal will include up to 30% off on monthly software fees for the first six months of operation.
The offer will be valid throughout the whole month of August, while the affiliate marketing software platform secured the target of over 100 brands last month.
To celebrate the landmark achievement, the brand is launching its limited-time 30% discount for all new clients kicking off their affiliate marketing experience with Affilka.