The week in B2B news (2 Novemberc 2018)
A round-up of the latest news from industry suppliers including updates from Relax Gaming, Pragmatic Play and NSoft
NetEnt to launch horse racing slot with Peter Scudamore
NetEnt has partnered with eight-time champion jockey Peter Scudamore to create its first sports-branded product.
The licensed title will utilise Scudamore’s image rights and include actual racing content and themed in-game features.
Scudamore’s voice will also be used during the game’s free spin feature.
The slot is set for release ahead of the 2018/19 National Hunt season and will follow Scudamore’s 15-year riding career.
Relax Gaming signs STHLMGAMING content deal
Casino games supplier Relax Gaming has signed a new content deal with games developer STHLMGAMING.
The provider will make its content available to Relax Gaming’s clients through Relax’s proprietary Silver Bullet partner program.
Titles including Van Gogh, Stacks of Riches and Boost It will be rolled out as part of the deal.
STHLMGAMING CEO Jonas Byström said: “Relax Gaming offers an impressive and scalable online casino platform, and we are delighted to have made our games available to their clients.”
SBTech goes live with basketball Betbuilder
Sports betting and gaming technology supplier SBTech has launched a basketball Yourbet Betbuilder product to coincide with the start of the new NBA season.
SBTech is the first provider to offer a Yourbet Betbuilder product for basketball in either Europe or the US.
SBTech’s Yourbet feature enables customers to personalise their sporting experience by building their own bets using real-time odds calculations based on their selections.
Greg Karaolis, head of product innovation, SBTech, said: “I’m delighted Yourbet is live and available on basketball for both pre-match and live betting.”
Paf to integrate Pragmatic Play games portfolio
Live casino provider Pragmatic Play has signed a deal with Åland-based gaming operator Paf.
The partnership will see the operator host the entirety of Pragmatic Play’s suite of content, including new video slots Da Vinci’s Treasure and Peking Luck, as well as the award-winning Wolf Gold.
Melissa Summerfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Pragmatic Play, said: “We are delighted to have entered this agreement with Paf.
“They have a really innovative approach to socially responsible gaming, and we look forward to working with them whilst enhancing our own global reach.”
Patagonia Entertainment seals Vivo Gaming deal
Patagonia Entertainment has agreed a content agreement with Vivo Gaming to integrate its live dealer titles onto its egaming platform.
This latest content partnership means Patagonia’s LatAm-facing clients will gain access to Vivo Gaming’s market-leading interactive live dealer games.
These games include Live Roulette, Baccarat, Blackjack and Live Dedicated Tables delivered from four studios across the globe on an all new HTML5 3.0 responsive game version.
Patagonia Entertainment’s Pedro B said: “Vivo Gaming’s Live Casino offering is outstanding and integrating the content will enrich our platform.”
Blueprint unveils The Goonies-inspired slots title
UK-based game studio Blueprint Gaming has unveiled the latest addition to its portfolio of licensed slots with the release of The Goonies, inspired by the popular 1980’s pop-cult film.
Blueprint’s newest slot game is set in the ‘Goon Docks’ and sees the iconic gang reunited as they follow an old Spanish map to unearth the long-lost fortune of One-Eyed Willy.
The game is released with a 10p stake option, providing operators with a marketing opportunity through free spins promotions and campaigns.
Blueprint Gaming marketing director Jo Purvis said: “The Goonies is one of the most iconic films of the 1980’s and we’re sure that our latest licensed slot will take players on an incredible adventure.”
NSoft strikes web solution agreement with Wett Net
Egaming provider NSoft has confirmed the release of its full web solution to a new customer, Wett Net.
Ten new games for web have been launched for Wett Net across seven platforms including Live Betting MTS, PreMatch Betting MTS and Virtual Greyhound Races.
The full web solution from NSoft for Wett Net provides an adaptive experience that allows customers to engage with the new offering from NSoft.
NSoft’s content and technology are delivered throughout a customer platform providing gaming solutions that focuses on ensuring the most realistic user experience possible.