This week in B2B news (8 March)

Design Works expands US reach after launching in Pennsylvania with Caesars Digital

Design Works Gaming (DWG) has announced that the group’s slots library will be made available on Caesars Sportsbook & Casino and Caesars Palace Online Casino for players in Pennsylvania.

As a part of the launch, DWG’s first collaborative game with Caesars, Caesars Palace Riches LuckyTap, is now live in the state.

Troy Zurawski, DWG CEO, said: “We can’t wait for Caesars’ Pennsylvania players to enjoy the one-of-a-kind gaming experiences we offer. The relationship we have with the Caesars team is a special one and our success with them in Michigan and New Jersey speaks for itself.”

Ricardo Cornejo Rivas, vice president of online gaming at Caesars Digital, added: “We want to thank DWG for bringing more exciting content to our online casino players in another jurisdiction.”

Basketball player Kai Sotto named as new 1xBet ambassador in Asia

1xBet has announced rising basketball star Kai Sotto will be the firm’s new ambassador across Asia.

Currently playing in Japan’s B.League with Yokohama B-Corsairs, Sotto was undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft, and previously played in Australia.

A 1xBet representative said: “We are pleased to become a partner of one of the most promising players in Asia at the very beginning of his great path.

“Already today, he is an example for thousands of boys who dream of a basketball career, and this is extremely important for the 1xBet company, which is looking for talents worldwide.”

3 Oaks Gaming receives Portuguese certification

3 Oaks Gaming has obtained the certification from the Portuguese regulator to launch 40 of its games in the Iberian market.

Thanks to the firm satisfying the requirements set in place by the Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos Turismo de Portugal, operators in Portugal will now have access to the company’s full portfolio of slot titles.

Sebastian Damian, 3 Oaks Gaming MD, said: “Being approved by the Portuguese regulator is another significant milestone for 3 Oaks and reflects our continued growth trajectory. 

“Strong demand for our games and promo tools means we can enter new markets such as Portugal with confidence. We know there remains a strong appetite from players for the slots we produce across Europe.”

Industry veteran Antonino Barra Joins Delasport as head of commercial

Antonino Barra has joined supplier Delasport to become the firm’s new head of commercial.

Barra will be responsible for shaping and building out the company’s sales strategy, as well as identifying new business opportunities.

Barra said: “More and more regulated operators trust Delasport as their partner, and it is an honour to join the company. Delasport has amazing igaming solutions and an excellent track record, so my job to continue the company’s expansion in regulated markets will be exciting, and I’m confident the results will be visible in no time.”

Oren Cohen Shwartz, Delasport CEO, added: “Antonino brings a wealth of experience and a strategic business vision to regulated markets and that aligns perfectly with our growth objectives.”

ELA Games partners with First Look Games for marketing push

ELA Games has linked up with First Look Games in a move that will see the studio directly connected with developers and affiliates.

ELA Games will now have access to the First Look Games platform, as well as its own dedicated library where it can upload information and assets for its games.

Elliott Resnick, First Look Games MD, said: “It’s great to see ELA Games come on board to not only take advantage of our marketing platform but also our cutting-edge client area, taking the promotion of its games to the next level.”

Mike Cini, ELA Games owner, added: “First Look Games offers what we need to elevate our marketing activity and leverage the power of affiliates to make more players than ever before aware of our studio and the awesome games that we produce.”

Abelson Info to boost Betsson’s sports betting capabilities

Abelson Info has announced that Betsson AB will be employing the supplier’s in-play Goalscorer Pricing & Settlement Service (GPS) going forward to enhance the market accuracy of its sportsbook portfolio.

The deal will see Abelson delivering goalscorer and player card markets for more than 120 football competitions worldwide to the Stockholm-listed multi-brand operator.

Reuben Thomas, Abelson Info commercial director, said : “We’re proud to be adding Betsson to our list of partners. We have broadened the coverage of our in-play product to accommodate its ambitious growth in target areas.

“We look forward to attracting an even wider audience and expect to see further growth within the region.“