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Technology provider BetConstruct has signed an agreement to provide its sportsbook to new Spanish online operator PASTÓN.es.

The new agreement includes PASTÓN integrating the BetConstruct Sportsbook onto its Gaming platform, with full access to its pre-match and live betting coverage.

Fidel Molina, president of the Comatel Group, and representative of Euroapuestas Online, said: “We were very careful with our choice for sportsbook vendor and BetConstruct was a natural choice for us.

“We have been very happy with the support and product to date, allowing us to grow as a top gaming operator in Spain.

“We are very happy to be live and operational in record time, and look forward to growing into one of the main players in the Spanish online market”.

Playtech has launched a new slot game based on the 1980’s classic film Dirty Dancing, featuring classic scenes from the movie.

The game contains a series of features, including the chance to win big across two jackpot levels, a Johnny and Baby jackpot, as well as the Dirty Dancing Jackpot Game, Whirling Wilds.

James Frendo, casino director at Playtech, said: “Dirty Dancing is such an iconic brand that it was an obvious choice for us to transform into a leading branded slot.

“The game is sure to be an instant hit with our licensees’ players both old and new.”

Swedish slots supplier Quickspin has re-launched its title Goldilocks and the Wild Bears with improved graphics and its Achievements Engine.

First released in 2014, the game features improved HTML5 technology that aims to provide a more immersive user experience and the ability to play in portrait mode for the first time.

The revamped slot also features Quickspin’s Achievements Engine, designed to offer players a more entertaining and rewarding experience.

Quickspin CEO, Daniel Lindberg, said: “Goldilocks and the Wild Bears was hugely popular when it was first released and, thanks to developments in HTML5 technology, it was an obvious step for us to give her and the game an enhanced look.”

Finnish-based open gaming platform provider Finnplay has announced it will provide its licensed platform for the AhaWorld AB’s casino brands ahaCasino.com and MoboCasino.com.

The deal will see AhaWorld launch under Finnplay’s platform which is licensed under the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), providing access to a wide array of tier 1 games content.

Martin Prantner, chief executive officer of The Finnplay Group, said: “The AhaWorld AB business is a progressive company, which operates several successful consumer facing casino and bingo gaming brands.

“Our team is delighted to provision our licensed technology platform, which provides casino games (4,000+) from the major gaming studios as well as numerous global and localised 40+ payment integrations for their B2C brands ahaCasino.com and MoboCasino.com.”

Bitcoin-led sportsbook Sportsbet.io has agreed a major new sponsorship deal with the CS:GO esports team HellRaisers.

Sportsbet.io will also offer its customers bet boosts on eSports matches featuring HellRaisers throughout the 12-month deal, as well as promoting competitions for skins.

Dias Ismailov, head of esports at the Coingaming Group, said: “This partnership with HellRaisers excites us as we support esports’ growth, and we hope that players will take to this as we continue to offer a premium service to fans, bettors and teams alike.

“We are fully committed to the future of esports and working with HellRaisers and its legion of fans will enable us to continue improving our betting products and give something back to the rapidly evolving community.

Online sportsbook Betcart has relaunched its Betcartpartners affiliate programme in partnership with Income Access, it was announced this week.

As part of the deal, BCourt Group’s flagship brand will utilise the Paysafe Group-owned marketing firm’s software platform as the operator looks to expand into new verticals in the coming months.

Betcartpartners, which was originally launched in 2014, will integrate other BCourt Group-operated brands, including online lottery Latari Lotto, sportsbook 0bet.com and poker brand Poker Way.

Natalie Berenato, head of affiliates at Betcartpartners, said: “Since its launch, Betcart has grown rapidly within the igaming industry and filled a gap in the market. Affiliates have unsurprisingly wanted to be part of the brand’s growth.”