The week in B2B news (22 February 2019)

Digital Sports Tech launches NBA in-play prop betting

Betting markets supplier Digital Sports Tech (DST) has launched a “world-first” in-play prop betting offering for the National Basketball Association (NBA).

In-Play NBA Player Props launched in December 2018 and enables sportsbook customers to bet on any player’s performance in real-time and as play is happening on the court.

An example would be placing a bet five minutes into the second quarter on LeBron James to finish the match with 30+ points.

Digital Sports Tech executive director Ari Lewski said: “Betting on NBA is already a top three sport for most global operators and player props are a critical part of their armoury.”

SBTech integrates Blueprint Gaming portfolio

Slots developer Blueprint Gaming has expanded its global reach after integrating its portfolio of games with sports betting solutions specialists SBTech.

As part of this new partnership, SBTech’s network of operators will now have access to Blueprint Gaming’s range of slots games for the first time.

Popular Blueprint releases such as Fishin’ Frenzy, King Kong Cash and Wish Upon A Jackpot have all been integrated onto the SBTech platform.

SBTech chief development officer Andrew Cochrane said: “We’re delighted to add yet more leading casino content to our platform with our partnership with Blueprint Gaming.”

Yggdrasil unveils Champions of Rome slot

Gaming supplier Yggdrasil has released its latest slot, Champions of Rome, where “mighty gladiators face off on the reels” in Rome’s Colosseum.

The game’s main feature is Added Wilds with four Wilds hitting the reels every time two Scatter symbols appear in base play, as well as in every spin during each Free Spins Mode.

Jonas Strandman, head of slots at Yggdrasil, said: “Champions of Rome is a visually impressive game where players are in control of how much they want to risk.

“Seasoned slot warriors can satisfy their thirst for adrenaline by choosing to risk it all, while more casual players can make a more conservative choice with guaranteed winnings.”

Pragmatic Play releases Safari King title

Software provider for video slots and live casino Pragmatic Play is “whisking players away to the African savannah” in its latest video slot, Safari King.

The 4×5, 50 payline game packs the reels with safari animals and features elephants, zebras and rhinos, as well as immersive sound design.

Landing three bonus symbols will trigger free spins mode, during which the Safari King appears stacked on the reels and more free spins are awarded for every bonus symbol which appears.

Pragmatic Play CCO Melissa Summerfield said: “Players are sure to love the roar of Safari King, an excellent addition to our range of games bearing all the hallmarks of our flair for game design.”

iSoftBet inks content deal with GiG

Online and mobile casino content provider iSoftBet has signed an agreement with Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) to offer its complete games portfolio across the operator’s multiple brands.

Included in the new deal is the supplier’s Game Aggregation Platform (GAP) which will further power GiG’s casino offering across its portfolio of brands.

The partnership will see GiG integrate iSoftBet’s full portfolio of proprietary and branded slots and table games, including best performing titles such as Crystal Clans and The Dalai Panda.

ISoftBet CCO Michael Probert said: “We’re thrilled to partner with such an innovative business as GiG and this marks another important step in our growth as a company.”

Mr Green integrates ORYX Gaming casino titles

ORYX Gaming, a Bragg Gaming Group company, has gone live with Mr Green and has integrated its casino titles onto the operator’s egaming platform.

Under the deal, ORYX has integrated a full library of proprietary games, its portfolio of Aggregator games and a selection of games from Gamomat, Kalamba, Golden Hero and Givme Games.

In January 2019, Mr Green was acquired by one of the world’s leading betting and gaming companies in UK-based William Hill.

“Adding our casino content to the Mr Green platform is a major step for ORYX and we expect big results from the deal as we move through 2019,” said ORYX Gaming CEO Matevz Mazij.