The week in B2B news (23 November 2018)

Yggdrasil unveils Time Travel Tigers slot

Yggdrasil has unveiled its newest white label adventure video slot, Time Travel Tigers, which has been designed exclusively for GVC customers.

 The multi-brand operator will add the five-reel, 25 payline slot to its portfolio of games later this month ahead of the busiest time of the year for gaming.

 The title introduces players to Dr Tigerstein, a scientific genius who has invented a time machine that takes customers on a series of unique journeys.

Yggdrasil head of slots Jonas Strandman said: “Time Travel Tiger’s offers an exciting and unique take on a themed slot, with a consistently transitioning setting.”

Gaming Realms nets rev share deal with Endemol

Gaming Realms has signed a three-year revenue share agreement with Endemol Shine Gaming for the distribution of Deal or No Deal Slingo.

Under the terms of the agreement, the distribution of Deal or No Deal Slingo, which has been live on Gaming Realms’ Slingo B2C sites for two years, will expand to include the Group’s network of B2B operators across the UK, EU and USA.

Gaming Realms CEO Patrick Southon said: “Combining our hit game Slingo with the excitement and suspense of Deal or No Deal has proven to be a great success.

“We are very pleased that we will now be able to offer the game across more platforms and territories, reaching a greater international audience,” he added.

NetEnt launches Vikings video slot

Based on the acclaimed Vikings TV series, NetEnt’s new Vikings video slot features star characters, including Ragnar Lothbrok and Lagertha along with and imagery inspired by the historical drama.

Players will be able to take out their sun compasses and set sail to the brutal and mysterious Dark Ages with the famous Norse clan as they battle for their plunder.

The 5-reel, 3-row, 243 betways video slot introduces new Hotspot and Shield Wall features, plus a Raid Spins symbol and Raid Spins mode.

“With its epic storytelling and loyal global fanbase, Vikings is an iconic franchise,” said NetEnt director of game products, Bryan Upton.

“It is a perfect brand for us to partner with and to bring to life for slots players,” he added.

Red Tiger Gaming gains ISO certification

Slots and software supplier Red Tiger Gaming has been accredited with information security certification, ISO 27001.

The achievement demonstrates the provider’s commitment to compliance and the handling of customer data.

It also recognises a commitment to improving and securing contracts with operators and facilitates the process of applying for licenses in new territories.

Red Tiger Gaming CEO Gavin Hamilton said: “We’re very pleased to be awarded this certification which demonstrates our desire to protect the data of our operator partners’ customers.”

Greentube releases Asian Fortunes slot game

Get to know one of the most good-natured animals on the planet with Greentube’s new slots title Asian Fortunes, featuring a friendly panda bear.

The panda is your new best friend in Asian Fortunes, the all pay slot addition to the Greentube portfolio that is now available to B2B partners.

There is not just one, but four lovely pandas waiting to give out winnings, and with extra features like free games and varying jackpots to win.

The aim of Asian Fortunes™ is to line up five identical symbols from left to right as this slot does not have standard win lines and the position of symbols on the reels is irrelevant in this game.

Sporting Solutions secures World Lottery Association certification

Sporting Group, the parent company of B2B sportsbook services supplier Sporting Solutions, has obtained World Lottery Association – Security Control Standard (WLA-SCS) certification.

The accreditation is an important milestone for the company’s extended suite of pricing and risk management services that it supplies to the lotteries sector to companies like Danske Spil.

The certification supports the continued development of its solution for highly automated Risk Adjusted Pricing, which is designed to improve player experience.

Sporting Group CEO Simon Trim said: “Our longstanding partnerships with several WLA members are founded on the highest standards of trust, integrity and operational excellence.”