The week in B2B news (12 July 2019)
A round-up of the latest news from the supplier side of the industry including updates from Pragmatic Play and OneTouch
Betclic integrates Relax Gaming portfolio
Content provider and distribution platform Relax Gaming has extended the reach of its portfolio of in-house and partner content in an agreement with French operator Betclic.
Relax Gaming titles including Caveman Bob and Temple Tumble will be made available to the operator’s stable of brands under the terms of the deal, including its flagship Betclic site.
Betclic Everest Group will also have access to Relax Gaming’s wide array of partner content as part of the provider’s Silver Bullet and Powered By partner programs.
Relax Gaming CEO Daniel Eskola said: “We are very pleased to have reached this agreement with Betclic and to be adding value to our partners with such a respected operator.”
OneTouch unveils Lucky Lion slot game
Mobile-first games developer OneTouch has recently launched Lucky Lion, an Asian-themed slot title set in a foreboding Chinese temple.
The reels feature symbols synonymous with the Far East, including firecrackers, dragons and lanterns, with cabbage symbols, believed to bring hundreds of years of wealth, acting as wilds.
The 5×3 slot features a wheel bonus feature, where every prize is multiplied by the bet amount, as well as a dynamic free spins feature with themed scatter symbols.
Ollie Castleman, head of marketing at OneTouch, said: “Lucky Lion is a thrilling new addition to our slot portfolio, and one of our most feature-rich slot titles to date.”
Pragmatic Play pens SoftSwiss content deal
Video slots software provider Pragmatic Play has signed a deal that will see both its live casino and bingo products available with casino software solutions provider, SoftSwiss.
SoftSwiss partners will now have access to games including Live Blackjack, Live Roulette and Baccarat delivered from Pragmatic Play’s studio.
With professional dealers and 4k camera technology, Pragmatic Play’s Live Casino offering provides a mobile-friendly online live casino experience available.
Yossi Barzely, chief business dev officer at Pragmatic Play, said: “We have experienced considerable success with our Live Casino product so far, and we are delighted to sign another partnership.”
Red Tiger goes live in Belgium with Circus.be
Some of the best-performing slots from casino software and games provider Red Tiger are now live in Belgium with operator Circus.be.
The new deal places Red Tiger’s products in front of the country’s largest online customer base as it looks to continue expansion in regulated markets.
Following a quick integration, Circus’ customers now have access to popular games such as Jack in a Pot and Thor’s Lightning, as well as the iGaming Tracker’s top five hit Pirates’ Plenty.
Chris Looney, Red Tiger’s commercial director, said: “We are delighted to be launching our games portfolio with Circus and spreading our wings further in an important market like Belgium.”
Realistic Games launches Funky Spin title
Casino content developer Realistic Games is promising to “bring the funk back” with its latest slots game release, Funky Spin.
The three-reel, five-win line game offers three different progressive pots – Gold, Silver and Bronze – across every stake level, giving the player a choice of 24 pots to play for.
Funky Spin is a standalone progressive, ensuring operators will enjoy the marketing benefits of players winning on their own sites.
Realistic Games commercial director Robert Lee said: “We’re delighted to release Funky Spin as our very first progressive slot and are confident it’s going to get everyone in the groove.”
Playson strikes SuprNation partnership deal
Casino software developer Playson has signed a partnership with gaming operator SuprNation to provide content to its online casinos.
The deal will see the slots provider deliver titles including Vikings Fortune: Hold and Win, Sakura Dragon and upcoming Solar Queen, as well as its Timeless Fruit Slots portfolio.
Nordic-focused SuprNation is holding SGA, UKGC and MGA licences, and this agreement is the latest that Playson has signed, helping to extend its reach across the European markets.
Playson business development manager said: “We’ve been hugely impressed by the work SuprNation have done over the years, and we’re delighted to have signed a partnership with them.”