The week in B2B news (13 October)
A round-up of the biggest deals, hires and product launches from egaming suppliers over the last seven days, including NYX, Quickspin and NetEnt
NetEnt has signed a customer agreement with gaming operator Caliente for the regulated online casino market in Mexico.
The agreement means that NetEnt will supply a wide selection of its award-winning games to Caliente’s online casino in Mexico. Caliente is the largest online gaming operator on the regulated market in Mexico.
Björn Krantz, managing director of NetEnt Americas, said “I am very pleased that Caliente has selected us as a business partner for online casino. They are a true frontrunner in Mexico, and a major player within the regulated online gaming space. I am convinced that we can support them to drive online casino growth and to provide the best-in-class entertainment experience to their player community.”
Microgaming has launched two new slots ahead of the Halloween period.
David Reynolds, games publisher at Microgaming, said: “On top of our branded title game Halloween, we’re delivering two more slots this October, each bringing exciting features and a different theme.
“Monster Wheels is all about player choice and features an unconventional slot design of 4-3-2-3-4 reels with the option to switch to 2-4-2-4-2 reels. What’s more, players have the freedom to select their own free spins round, making this slot perfect for those who want to customise their gaming experience.
“Meanwhile, Rabcat’s Moby Dick online slot is graphically rich with highly detailed artwork. The game’s features with both free spins and the Win Freezing element make for a highly entertaining slot.”
Table game content from Realistic Games has gone live at William Hill.
Blackjack, roulette, and Perfect Pairs & 21+3 are all now accessible to William Hill’s customers, after the games were made available via NYX Gaming Group on the Games tab of the operator’s website.
Robert Lee, senior commercial manager at Realistic Games, said: “We’re delighted our table games are now live with William Hill and we are very confident that our attention to detail will be enjoyed by their customers.
“Our goal has always been to recreate a life-like experience on desktop, mobile, and tablet in as genuine a way as we can. We know from the revenues that the games generate how effective this approach can be.”
Global Gaming has appointed Nigel Balcarres as the company’s new head of compliance for its ever-expanding Malta operations.
Balcarres has more than 30 years’ experience in the betting and gaming industry, where he has been involved in all aspects of jurisdictional solutions to create and maintain sustainable relationships with operators.
He joins Global Gaming from NetEnt, where he previously held the position of compliance officer for more than three years. He played a pivotal role in securing the company’s first UK licence, and was responsible for managing compliance with the jurisdiction, in addition for the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), Curacao and its Asian operations.
NYX Gaming Group has agreed to integrate OIA Services LTD, an Italian operator that holds brands including Betaland and Enjoybet, to its award-winning NYX OGS (Open Gaming System).
The deal will see Betaland significantly expand its offering with the addition of the OGS suite, including NextGen Gaming’s leading titles such as DoublePlay SuperBet, Gorilla Go Wild, and the recently launched Glorious Empire.
The launch with Betaland is the latest deal NYX Gaming Group has clinched in Italy, having recently expanded its presence in the region with Unibet and GoldBet.
Pragmatic Play has launched a new 3×5, 25-line slot called Vegas Nights.
The game is set against the glittering backdrop of the Las Vegas Strip, and complements exciting gameplay with rich artwork featuring glittering show girls, roulette wheels, and luxury cars.
Yossi Barzely, head of business development at Pragmatic Play, said: “We’re proud to announce the launch of Vegas Nights, an engaging release that builds on our tradition of providing players with immersive and multi-layered games.
“I am sure the game will prove a big hit with our players and operating partners alike, with its immersive graphics and unparalleled bonus features.”
Swedish slots specialist Quickspin has launched a new jungle-themed slot Mayana.
Set against the backdrop of a temple in the deep jungle, the 3×3 slot features colourful creatures that roar into life when landed on.
The game expands into a 3×5 slot, as any three or more connecting symbols stick whether in the middle, left or right.
Quickspin CEO, Daniel Lindberg, said: “There are glorious riches to be discovered as our players go on the hunt to find the legendary Mayan gold in our latest release.
“Mayana features one of our highest payouts ever and we’re sure players will be gripped with this action-packed slot that is full of fun and surprises.”
Slotland is continuing its ninteenth birthday party by introducing the new Chinatown slot game that brings the colour and excitement of bustling Asian market streets to the unique online casino.
Chinatown is a 21 pay line real-money video slot with an expanding Wild symbol and chances to win up to 15 free spins. Until 15 October, Slotland is offering a $20 freebie to try the new game.