The week in B2B news (30 April 2021)
All the latest news from the supplier side of the industry, including updates from EveryMatrix, Authentic Gaming and iSoftBet
Authentic Gaming lands Videoslots deal
Authentic Gaming has secured a content supply partnership with Videoslots.
Under the remit of the agreement, Authentic Gaming will provide its live casino content Videoslots players.
Jonas Delin, Authentic Gaming CEO, said: “This is a big deal for us and proves that operators are realising that they must now offer more innovative live dealer games to their players.”
William Ahlberg, Videoslots head of commercial, added: “We strive to offer our players the best games in the market, so joining forces with Authentic Gaming was a priority for us as we continue to build out our live dealer offering.”
ISoftBet seals OlyBet agreement
ISoftBet has sealed an agreement with Baltic-facing operator OlyBet in a move which will see the supplier’s slot content go live in multiple markets.
Titles such as Golder Digger and Aztec Gold Extra Gold Megaways will go live for OlyBet customers in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
Federica Faggiano, iSoftBet CCO, said: “OlyBet is recognised as one of the biggest brands in Europe with leading market share in several emerging territories such as Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
“We are constantly striving to grow our regulated market presence, therefore extending our reach in these key strategic jurisdictions will give even more players the opportunity to enjoy our compelling content,” she added.
EveryMatrix takes New Jersey steps
EveryMatrix has obtained completed application status issued by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) as it edges closer to going live in the US.
EveryMatrix has provided all the required application information on the company and key officials to meet New Jersey’s law and standards, and now must acquire further customer integration approval before going live.
Erik Nyman, EveryMatrix Americas president, said: “I am very pleased that DGE has accepted as complete the application filings of the EveryMatrix Group of companies.
“Certainly, this is an important milestone for us and puts us on the verge of making our world-class platform and services available to licensed operators in the US market,” he added.
Relax Gaming builds Romanian presence
Relax Gaming has expanded its presence in Romania after inking a content supply agreement with MagicJackpot.
Relax Gaming titles such as Templar Tumble and Money Train 2 will go live with the operator, as will its aggregated content from the likes of ReelPlay and Big Time Gaming.
Daniel Eskola, Relax Gaming CCO, said: “The Romanian market has enjoyed rapid growth in recent years so it’s important for us to build on our involvement there.”
Andre Swedberg, MagicJackpot CPO, added: “To continue operating at the forefront in our domestic market requires the right content for our product offering, and Relax’s proposition delivers that.”
High 5 Games unveils latest slot title
High 5 Games has unveiled its latest slot title in the shape of Run Amuck.
The 7×7 title sees players find themselves in a hidden laboratory as the navigate their way past chemical creatures.
Lauren Gazneli, High 5 Games director, said: “Run Amuck’s 7×7 reel game involves players having to avoid slipping on filthy lucre they negotiate through the gooey chemical creatures that rule the petri dish.
“High 5 Games now have a growing, licensed, footprint in the US and are already active in Michigan and New Jersey with new jurisdictions already pending,” she added.
Vivo Gaming secures Isle of Man approval
Live casino software provider Vivo Gaming has seen three of its studios successfully audited by Gaming Laboratories International.
The audit will allow Vivo Gaming to distribute its certified products to Isle of Man Gambling Supervisory Commission licensees, further strengthening its regulated market presence.
Nadine Thys, Vivo Gaming head of account management, said: “We are delighted to have successfully completed the audit process of three of our studios with flying colours.
“This allows us to open the first regulated live casino offering on the Isle of Man which is a huge milestone for us as a company and will take us to the next level as we rapidly grow our regulated footprint,” she added.