The week in B2B news (16 February 2018)

Quickspin releases “visually stunning” Northern Sky

Swedish slots supplier Quickspin has launched Northern Sky, which the firm has claimed is it’s “most visually stunning slot to date”.

Set against the backdrop of a snowy Scandinavian landscape, the northern lights brighten up the sky with an avalanche of wins up for grabs.

The picturesque 5×3 slot with nine paylines features re-spins on all wins, plus a free spins bonus using only the high paying animal symbols.

Quickspin CEO Daniel Lindberg said: “Northern Sky is one of our most spectacular slot releases yet, the graphics are just incredible.”

Videoslots partners with Nolimit City

Videoslots.com has announced the launch of Nolimit City games, following a signed multi-year agreement between both parties in March 2017.

With seven state of the art games currently available to the market, Videoslots players will enjoy popular  titles such as; WiXX, Oktoberfest, Creepy Carnival, and the Kitchen Drama series, and can now also look forward to the software provider’s roadmap of exciting titles, scheduled across 2018.

Malcolm Mizzi, Head of Sales at Nolimit City, said: “Working with such a key operator in the industry was an important goal for us and having a direct partnership only strengthens our drive to deliver more premium titles.”

“We are very pleased to see our games live with Videoslots and we look forward to future partnerships together.”

Blueprint Gaming enters Denmark and Romania

UK-based games studio Blueprint Gaming has boosted its international presence after securing game certification in the regulated markets of Denmark and Romania.

Blueprint’s portfolio of games, including Genie Jackpot, King Kong Cash and the Jackpot King, will now be available to licensed operators in the respective regions for the first time.

The move demonstrates the slot provider’s commitment to operating in regulated markets, as well as expanding its reach across Europe.

Blueprint Gaming MD Matt Cole said: “Regulated markets form a key part of our strategy for further growth and entering both Denmark and Romania presents us with a fantastic opportunity.”

Relax Gaming signs LeoVegas content deal

Relax Gaming has signed up online casino operator LeoVegas for the start of a content distribution partnership deal.

The agreement will commence with a roll-out of RG’s new table games across the operator’s websites.

Karolina Pelc, casino director at LeoVegas said: “Relax Gaming has demonstrated innovation with their table games, and we will eagerly follow their journey of game development.

Patrik Österåker, Relax Gaming’s CEO added: “We’re delighted that LeoVegas has opted to take our table games and it is very satisfying to be able to supply them with our solution.”

Metal Casino launches Twitch TV show

Metal Casino is to launch a twice-weekly gaming and music show that will be shown live on streaming platforms Twitch and YouTube.

The Metal Casino Live show will fuse live casino experiences with hard rock and metal music and will be broadcast for the first time on 16 February.

The programme will be presented by rock legend Ryan Roxie and TV hostess Marielle Tengstrom.

Roxie, who has collaborated with Alice Cooper, said: “We’re gonna have so much fun talking music and slots in the studio and with the viewers wherever they are and giving away great prizes.”

BetPlay kicks off Colombia marketing campaign

Colombian online sports betting operator BetPlay has kicked off a major marketing campaign ahead of the 2018 World Cup, which includes a nationwide TV advert.

The Kambi-powered sportsbook is offering new punters the chance to win tournament tickets and has launched alongside the slogan “the time has come in Colombia to live sport to the fullest”.

BetPlay has also used celebrity ambassadors to promote its brand, including sports TV presenter and model Melissa Martinez.

Colombia is a recently regulated market of great potential as unlicensed operators are blocked in the country.