This week in B2B news (23 June)
All of the latest news from the supplier side of the industry, including updates from Altenar, 1x2 Network and Stakelogic
Altenar launches in Bulgaria as Palms Bet partnership grows
Altenar has announced its expansion into Bulgaria with operator Palms Bet.
The deal sees Altenar and Palms Bet expand their partnership, having already collaborated in markets across Europe and Africa.
Altenar account manager George Mavridis said: “We were delighted to launch in Kenya and Peru earlier this year together, and we know Bulgaria is full of potential. We look forward to helping our partners maximise their customer engagement, as well as continued expansion alongside Palms Bet.”
Alexander Sjarov, Palms Bet chief sports betting officer, added: “By integrating Altenar into our platform, we are confident that we will enhance player engagement and solidify our position as one of the leading gaming companies worldwide.”
1×2 Network strikes content deal with PlaylogiQ
1×2 Network’s entire portfolio of content will be available for players via igaming platform PlaylogiQ.
The agreement will see the supplier take content from their in-house game studios Prospect Gaming, AD LUNAM, 1x2gaming and Iron Dog Studio.
Baha Yahya, company director at PlaylogiQ, said: “We have been following 1X2 Network’s growing presence as a supplier for some time, and are delighted to access even more content from their studio brands. We have a grand vision for our Limitless platform upgrade, and bringing even more innovative content into our portfolio is a key part of that.”
Chris Loftus, commercial director at 1X2 Network, added: “It is fantastic to see our games go live with PlaylogiQ, they are an exciting company who we have seen considerable success with in the past. So it is fantastic to further develop and bolster our partnership with an even broader range of content.”
Habanero nears European expansion with ISO certification
Habanero has taken a step closer to expansion into regulated markets having been certified for ISO-27001.
The ISO allows Habanero to produce its portfolio of products to any market that requires the certificate as part of the regulatory measures.
The provider is considering expanding into several European markets, such as Greece and Switzerland.
Commenting on the licence, Arcangelo Lonoce, head of business development said: “Adding a further layer of protection to our products, the ISO-27001 certificate marks an important milestone for all leading providers in terms of IT governance, security protection and brand reputation.
“Being compliant and embracing the regulation ensures the safest and most efficient operations for both our partners and players as we continuously strive to provide the best service to our customers.”
Videoslots to go live in Ontario
Videoslots has announced that it will launch in Ontario, Canada.
The move to the province represents the operator’s seventh licence after Malta, Sweden, Denmark, Italy, Spain and the UK.
Ulle Skottling, deputy CEO at Videoslots, said: “Launching in Ontario is another milestone for the Videoslots team, and we are excited at the prospect of entertaining players in the region.
“We have always enjoyed great success in Canada and it makes business sense to join the regulated market now that it is up and running and proving to work for both players and operators alike.”
Stakelogic secures Aspire Global partnership
Stakelogic Live has partnered with Aspire Global to supply the firm with its full suite of titles.
The supplier’s games will now be available in regulated markets such as UK, Denmark, Sweden and Malta, with its integration being facilitated by Pariplay.
Richard Walker, head of live casino at Stakelogic Live, said: “Aspire Global powers some of the biggest online casino brands in core markets such as the UK, Sweden and Denmark. This integration means that must-have live games are now available to their players, significantly increasing the reach of our titles.
“Live casino is a vertical in its own right, and just as with their slot lobbies, operators must stock games for a wide range of providers. At Stakelogic Live, our mission is to become the number one provider in the live casino space and integrations with partners such as this with Aspire show we are well on our way to achieving that goal.”
Relax Gaming to supply Softgenius with in-house titles
Relax Gaming has signed a partnership with operator Softgenius.
The supplier will provide its in-house titles to Softgenius’ four online casino brands as they look to boost their presence across the industry.
Commenting on the deal, Nadiya Attard, CCO at Relax Gaming, said: “We’re delighted to supply Softgenius with our catalogue of innovative and engaging games as the operator sets its sights on further expansion.
“We thoroughly enjoy partnering with unique, forward-thinking operators and Softgenius is making great strides in the industry and we look forward to seeing its continued growth.”
Lorand R. Minyo, CEO of Softgenius, added: “We are delighted to establish this integration with one of the most successful companies in the industry, Relax Gaming, which will enable our brands to reach new heights. We are very confident that we will both enjoy a long relationship that benefits both companies, it is a great addition to our next-generation platform.”