The week in B2B news (15 June 2018)
All the latest news from the supplier side of the industry, including Habanero and Pragmatic Play
Freaky Vegas hits UK market with FSB platform deal
Online casino Freaky Vegas has gone live with a new UK-facing site powered by London-based platform provider FSB.
The Malta-licenced brand is operating in Europe’s oldest online market as a result of the deal, which is FSB’s first casino-only roll-out.
More than 500 slots and table games from some of the industry’s leading suppliers are now available to Freaky Vegas’ customers on all devices.
Freaky Vegas co-founder Lucas Godwin said: “We are excited about entering the UK market with FSB as our UK B2B partner and are looking forward to utilising their services.”
Habanero marks World Cup with Knock-out Football launch
Slots and table games provider Habanero is giving players the chance to grab a win or two with its latest release, Knock-out Football.
The provider’s five-reel slot features boots, balls and whistles, all of which will get bettors in the mood for the sensational summer of football.
If they are a hit on the pitch, and add six cups to their trophy cabinet, the free knock-out feature game kicks-in.
Toni Karapetrov, head of corporate communications at Habanero said: “We’ve some great football to look forward to over the next few weeks and we’ve backed a winner with Knock-out Football.”
Wild Crypto integrates Chopsticks in the Apps skill games
Lottery and casino blockchain website Wild Crypto has become the first online casino to go live with skill-based games from Czech Republic-based developer Chopsticks in the Apps.
Three titles from Chopsticks in the Apps have initially launched with Wild Crypto, showcasing the latest in skill-based gaming.
The titles include Lutty Bird, a skill-based game similar to the famous Flappy Bird social game, where players must guide the player past as many pipes as possible.
Wild Crypto CEO William Trentini said: “As part of our commitment to offering the very best casino content in the world, we are thrilled to be the first to launch these fantastic skill-based games.”
ORYX Gaming signs Grupo MGA content partnership
Solution provider ORYX Gaming has signed a partnership agreement with Spanish content supplier Grupo MGA.
The deal will see ORYX integrate a wide selection of MGA’s best titles, including Robin, Champion, Bicho Farm and Bikers.
All Grupo MGA games are built in HTML5 and Flash, while the slots content covers both 3 and 5 reel versions.
ORYX Gaming CEO Matevz Mazij said: “Our partnership with Grupo MGA means some of the best video bingo and slots titles are now easily accessible on our platform.”
Pragmatic Play portfolio goes live with Bede Gaming
Casino games provider Pragmatic Play has taken its content live with Bede Gaming.
Among the games which have gone live on the Bede PLAY platform are Wolf Gold, Chilli Heat, and Gold Rush.
The deal continues the expansion of Pragmatic Play’s reach, with its games now available to Bede Gaming’s network of operating partners.
Pragmatic Play CCO Melissa Summerfield said: “We have been privileged to work alongside a platform provider as forward-thinking as Bede Gaming throughout this integration.”
Playtech BGT Sports unveils MatchAcca tool
Playtech BGT Sports (PBS) has unveiled its new MatchAcca tool, which will be available for customers on its self-service betting terminals (SSBTs) during the World Cup.
MatchAcca, which gives customers the option to back related contingencies by combining several selections into a single bet within a single football match, will be the first retail product of its kind.
PBS will look to exploit the popularity of this type of bet-request functionality, with various versions being rolled out across major operators online in recent months.
PBS UK MD John Pettit said: “MatchAcca is revolutionary for the retail space and we’ve delivered a product which once again brings the best of online betting into the shop.”