The week in B2B news (1 February 2019)
A round-up of all the latest news from the supplier side of the industry, including launches from Red Tiger Gaming, Greentube and Realistic Games
BGO integrates Realistic Games content
Casino and slot games supplier Realistic Games has signed a deal with the BGO Casino brands to launch its slots content across the operator’s network.
The latest deal will see the provider’s portfolio integrated though the Playtech Open Platform (POP), allowing BGO’s customers to experience a rounded gaming experience.
Realistic titles, including Tutankhamun Deluxe, Big Wheel and 8th Wonder, will be available to BGO’s players alongside its latest titles, such as Spin Dizzy, Shuffle Bots, and Fortune 5.
Realistic Games commercial director Robert Lee said: “BGO has established a strong network of players and we are really looking forward to them being able to benefit from our slot content.”
EveryMatrix unveils new esports betting service
EveryMatrix has launched a new esports betting service, providing real-time coverage of leading game titles, tournaments and markets.
The new service is part of the OddsMatrix offering which includes data feeds, a fully-managed sportsbook, and a unique feed aggregation technology.
EveryMatrix’s esports offering provides 50+ tournaments with 1200+ pre-live events and 400+ live events per month, with 60+ betting types applied to all relevant maps and rounds.
“The esports revolution has finally begun, and we are pleased to join the commercial breakthrough of esports betting with our newly released esports services,” said EveryMatrix CEO Ebbe Groes.
Danske Spil launches Perform retail streaming
Danske Spil have launched Perform’s new high resolution Watch & Bet Retail service into their land-based retail estate, bringing premium live sports video to customers throughout shop opening hours.
The service includes thousands of premium and well-timed streams for Danish bettors, including LaLiga, KHL and WTA tennis, along with stats to aid betting decisions and Perform’s suite of 100,000 live action visualisations.
Danske Spil are the latest operator to offer Perform’s live streams to their retail customers, joining a growing number of land-based lotteries and blue chip sportsbooks across the globe.
Jens Nielsen, Sports Betting Director, Danske Spil, said: “At Danske Spil we constantly strive to offer entertaining and high quality experiences to our customers. With our new retail streaming solution, developed and operated in cooperation with Perform, we have taken a big step forward in modernizing our betting shop environment. By combining high resolution live sports streaming with our corresponding betting offer on user-friendly screens and tablets, we are now able to deliver a top-class live sports and in-play betting experience to our retail customers.”
Jackpot.com goes live with random number generator
Online lottery platform Jackpot.com has been expanded to include custom lotteries and new games based on its proprietary insured random number generator (iRNG).
The new technology enables customers to win jackpots, with the prizes backed by Jackpot.com’s trusted insurance policy, led by the top London Market (Lloyds) prize indemnity writers.
The iRNG technology is based on a combination of in-house technology and industry-leading hardware, with the hardware being the Quantis Random Number Generator.
Jackpot.com COO Pablo Grunbaum said: “The iRNG gives us the innovative platform we’ve been waiting for, allowing us to develop games and lotteries for our customers from around the world.”
Greentube releases Tidal Riches slot
Greentube’s new Tidal Riches slot will see players head to an “island paradise soaked in sun, relaxing waves on an unforgettable deep-sea adventure”.
The new, 20-line, five-reel slot is now available to Greentube’s portfolio of B2B partners that offers the possibility to play on up to 50 lines and six reels.
The aim of Tidal Riches in the main game is to line up five identical symbols next to each other from left to right across 20 win lines.
Additional win lines are added with every winning combination until a maximum of 50 win lines are active.
High 5 Games launches Magnificent Jewels
High 5 Games has unveiled its latest slots title, Magnificent Jewels.
The 3 by 5 reel slot offers tumbling reels and Clusterbucks and a free game bonus.
According to High 5 Games, “only the finest jewels will do” as there is an “eye-popping selection of diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds and more for your newest exotic bauble”.
“Clusterbucks is an exciting new way to win, group of touching symbols anywhere on the screen can form wins. It’s in both the base and bonus games,” said director of game design Phil Welty.
Red Tiger Gaming reveals Thor’s Lightning title
Slots and software provider Red Tiger Gaming has unveiled its latest release, Thor’s Lightning.
The 7×7 title, set in the frozen wastes of Norse mythology, debuts with Nordic-facing operator Betsson before being distributed across the network on February 14th.
It is Red Tiger’s opening ‘portrait-first’ slot, allowing for an enhanced player experience on mobile devices.
Carl Ejlertsson, director of business development at Red Tiger Gaming, said: “Thor’s Lightning is one of the most inventive, immersive titles in our portfolio.”