The week in B2B news (15 February 2019)
A round-up of all the latest news from the supplier side of the industry, including launches from Quickspin, Relax Gaming and Kalamba Games
Quickspin unveils Ticket to the Stars slot
Swedish slots specialist Quickspin has launched its second game of 2019 in the spaced-themed Ticket to the Stars.
One of the many features in the game is the Unlimited Multiplier +2 Spins in the Free Spins Bonus, which makes players feel like they’re “still in the game down to the very last spin”.
The Quickspin team developed the game after the producer came across several online articles about space travel.
Quickspin CPO Erik Gullstrand said: “Our team has combined the futuristic idea of touring the galaxy with the stylish look of vintage Work Projects Administration posters and beautiful audio.”
Relax Gaming goes live on SoftGamings network
Platform supplier Relax Gaming has enhanced its global reach with a deal to provide its content to SoftGamings’ portfolio of customers.
This latest agreement will enable SoftGamings’ list of operator partners to access Relax Gaming’s suite of in-house and Silver Bullet partner content.
Relax Gaming video slots, including Erik the Red and The Great Pigsby, will be made available via SoftGamings’ platform, as will products from Relax’s Silver Bullet partners, including Dice Lab.
Relax Gaming CEO Daniel Eskola said: “Across more than a decade of experience SoftGamings has demonstrated its expertise in optimising reach and the quality of its technical execution.”
High 5 Games reveals Stackin Kracken 7s game
High 5 Games has recently unveiled its latest slots title in Stackin Kracken 7s, a game which takes players on a nautical adventure to find hidden treasure.
Players are encouraged to gather their crews and sail the seven seas in the three by five reel, five payline slot.
High 5 Games senior director of business development Nicholas Chin said: “This is High 5 Games’ update on a classic North American stepper game or for European Audiences, a 3-line fruit game.
“We have added to the fast and furious gambling mechanics a fun filled re-spin feature traditionally reserved for our beloved video slots,” he added.
Playtech BGT Sports nets Codere extension
Playtech BGT Sports, the provider of omni-channel sports betting solutions, has extended its sportsbook partnership with Spanish operator Codere.
The new contract, which will run until late 2022, covers its retail presence and online facilities in Spain, Mexico, Panama, and Colombia.
It includes over 9,000 betting terminals and retail tills, with numbers expected to grow in the coming months, while Codere’s Codere Apuestas brand is the official sports betting partner of Real Madrid.
Codere CEO Vicente Di Loreto said: “We’re very pleased to have extended our deal with Playtech BGT Sports, which is amazing news for our growing business across Spain and Latin America.”
Kalamba Games launches Desert Gem slot
Kalamba Games’ new title Desert Gem will take players on a treasure hunt for gold and gems that unlock bonus rounds, free spins and bonus jackpots.
Set in a desert landscape, the game offers a treasure trove of exciting in-game features taking players on a quest for hidden gems, additional free spins and wild multipliers.
This 4×5 video slot incorporates the popular HyperBet feature enabling players to adjust game volatility and win potential by setting the number of gold symbols in the reels.
Kalamba Games co-founder Alex Cohen said: “With volatile gameplay cloaked in a fun and funky treasure hunt theme, Desert Gem applies many proven engaging in-game mechanics.”
BtoBet strikes partnership with High 5 Games
BtoBet has increased its presence in the European online casino market after announcing a partnership with US-based casino content supplier High 5 Games.
High 5 Games will be re-emerging with a larger footprint in the real money online casino arena in 2019 and this deal is part of that strategy.
High 5 Games will be relying on the Neuron Gaming platform to ensure brand differentiation and present their players with a variety of content according to their preferences.
“We’re proud to expand our presence as a dynamic global online betting operator into new territories with a trusted platform partner like BtoBet,” said HFG founder and CEO Anthony Singer.