This week in B2B news (3 January)
All the latest developments from the supplier side of the industry, including updates from QTech, SIS and Wazdan
QTech’s latest partnership
QTech Games has announced a new deal with Clawbuster to bolster its aggregator platform offering.
Titles such as Sweet Dream Bonanza, Candy Claw and Book of Claws will be made available to QTech Games’ operator partners via the deal.
Philip Doftvik, QTech Games CEO, explained: “We’re committed to rolling out first-class content that drives revenue for our partners. Therefore, this deal with Clawbuster extends our impressive sequential pipeline for 2024 into 2025.”
Clawbuster CEO Tim Lipsky added: “We’re reimagining the slots space with more immersive gaming experiences. Teaming up with QTech represents a fantastic opportunity to strengthen our product distribution across emerging territories and deliver our great games to a range of top-tier partners.”
SIS Group expands US reach
SIS Group’s esports product, the H2H Global Gaming League (H2HGGL), has expanded its presence in the US and is now live in 12 states.
H2HGGL eBasketball and eSoccer games are now approved for sports betting across the country, with the content available with both FanDuel and bet365.
Richard Ames, SIS CEO, said: “Reaching our 12th US state underlines the landmark strides we are making across America.
“We are pleased to be able to provide round-the-clock eSoccer and eBasketball content to our valued partners in the US and hope to continue this momentum into 2025.”
Wazdan’s Denmark development
Wazdan has announced its expansion into Denmark, launching in the market after securing a licence from the Danish Gambling Authority at the end of 2024.
The move into the Nordic market comes after a busy year in which the firm sealed deals with Rush Street Interactive and Caesars in the US.
Confirming the news via LinkedIn, a statement from the supplier read: “Wazdan puts great emphasis on cooperating with the largest casino licensors to provide secure, transparent and rewarding partnerships with operators from all over the world.
“We’re proud to announce that our games are now fully licensed, bringing the true value of online gaming to Denmark. What a way to finish off this rewarding year.”
Digitain updates slogan
Digitain has unveiled its new company slogan, ‘Built to lead’, designed to highlight the supplier’s new perspective on its “vision, positioning, strategic pillars and essence” in the industry.
The company, which has revealed the updated slogan ahead of ICE Barcelona later this month, added that its new message also represents Digitain’s ability to maintain a “dynamic approach to innovation”.
Aregnaz Hakobyan, Digitain Group chief marketing officer, stated: “A strong foundation and well-defined brand architecture are the cornerstones of our success and the roadmap to our future.
“The brand reboot project was a project that we have worked on for over four months and is more than a refresh, it’s a powerful step forward that enhances our value and clearly articulates our purpose.”
ThrillTech handed Dutch boost
ThrillTech has been granted approval to launch its jackpot product in the Netherlands.
Bosses noted that this latest example of European expansion is another “significant milestone” for the firm.
Benjamin Bradtke, ThrillTech co-founder, explained: “We are thrilled to mark our first entry into the regulated market of the Netherlands as we continue our growth trajectory for 2025.
“This certification underscores our dedication to compliance and innovation in gaming.”
NetBet seals Flows deal
NetBet has penned a deal with automation platform Flows in a bid to increase the operator’s player engagement capabilities.
Flows’ platform will allow NetBet to organise player tournaments, deal with compliance issues and deploy custom promotions seamlessly in real time.
Anna Olrik Wallenstein, head of operations at NetBet, explained: “Partnering with Flows is a key step forward, enhancing our efficiency and allowing us to deliver tailored player experiences faster.”
Flows CEO James King added: “It’s fantastic to see a leading operator like NetBet truly recognise the value add that Flows can bring to the table.”