The week in B2B news (4 May)

Patagonia Entertainment partners with Play’n GO for LatAm launch

Patagonia Entertainment has signed a content deal to integrate Play’n GO’s suite of omni-channel slots onto its platform.

Players will be able to access the supplier’s content in Brazil and Mexico thanks to Patagonia’s integration with Betmotion and the AutoGameSYS platform.

Patagonia’s Pedro B said: “Play’n GO are one of the best omni-channel slots specialists in the egaming world and we’re thrilled to be working together.

“Our knowledge of the LatAm market, coupled with the strength of Play’n GO’s slots promises huge rewards for both parties,” he added.

Quickspin unveils Tournaments feature

Swedish slots supplier Quickspin has announced the launch of its new Tournaments feature.

Introduced in partnership with Competition Labs, Tournaments ups the ante with event-oriented rewards and prizes.

This new tool allows for competitions to be offered using unique game events as a driver for points where players can get points every time a scatter symbol appears.

Quickspin CEO Daniel Lindberg said: “We are very proud to be bringing our new Tournaments feature, which piles on the excitement with an added layer of interactivity that players will love.”

Enteractive offers discount World Cup support

Enteractive has unveiled a new marketing campaign ahead of this summer’s World Cup, offering operators the chance to sign up to its Customer Support service.

As part of the promotion that targets online casinos, those who sign up and launch the Enteractive solution will receive their first 500 contacts for free.

Enteractive’s service is designed to improve the relationship between operators and their active player base with customer support, leading to increased loyalty.

Head of business development at Enteractive Andrew Foster said: “We don’t want online casinos to be caught offside with poor customer support during the summer’s biggest tournament.”

SIS extends Jebel Ali coverage

SIS has extended its deal to provide exclusive live pictures and data from Jebel Ali.

The new agreement, which runs to 2019-20, will allow SIS to continue distributing content from the Dubai racecourse to both retail and online operators worldwide.

This adds to SIS’ existing horse racing content, which include racing from five continents and includes six of the top 10 ranked races in the world.

Simon Fraser, head of international racing at SIS said: “This is a very significant deal for us, as we can continue to provide extensive and high-quality racing content throughout the year.”

Instant Win Gaming hires William Hill US exec

Instant Win Gaming has appointed Jason Lisiecki in the newly-created role of vice president of North America as it expands its presence in the region.

Lisiecki joins the supplier from William Hill US where he held the position director of product.

He will be responsible for managing IWG’s existing North American customer base, which includes Atlantic Lottery Corporation, British Colombia Lottery Corporation and Georgia Lottery.

“It’s an exciting time to be working in the North American Lottery market and this role is a perfect fit with my experience in Michigan managing the Lottery’s online product portfolio,” said Lisiecki.

EGT Interactive to attend Global Gaming Expo Asia

EGT Interactive will participate in Global Gaming Expo G2E Asia this year.

EGT Interactive is looking towards Asia and its immense gaming market following growth in business, clients, and employee numbers.

The EGT team will be at Stand No 953 at The Venetian, Macau, from 15 May.

The supplier will advertise its game portfolio of more than 150 video slots including four levels of mystery jackpot and bonus game Jackpot Cards.