The week in B2B news (24 April 2020)
All the latest news from the supplier side of the industry, including updates from Habanero, Kalamba Games and Relax Gaming
Relax Gaming inks Mr. Gold deal
Relax Gaming has signed an agreement with Miura Technologies-operated online casino Mr. Gold.
Under the remit of the deal, Mr. Gold is set to integrate with Relax Gaming’s aggregation platform, as well as receiving access to third-party studio partners.
Daniel Eskola, Relax Gaming CCO, said: “We’re looking forward to supplying the online casino with some of the best content available in the industry as it continues to build momentum and attract new customers.”
Thomas Edlund, Mr. Gold CEO, added: “Integrating with Relax gives us access to a vast and diverse portfolio that will serve as a major advantage for us as we seek to boost our customer base and launch in new markets.”
Kalamba Games adds latest slot title
Kalamba Games has added its latest slot title – Blazing Bull – to its offering.
The 6×4 slot offers players over 4000 ways to win and feature free spins, stacking symbols and wilds.
The title also features bears, eagles, wolves and cougars as plays hunt for the Blazing Bull to increase their win potential.
Alex Cohen, COO and co-founder of Kalamba Games, said: “Enjoy the beautiful scenery and commune with the wildlife with this unmissable addition to your lobby which offers huge win potential and features that engage and excite players.”
Habanero to launch in Spain
Habanero is set to launch in Spain as it looks to continue to grow its European footprint.
The supplier will bring 41 of its slots, table games and tools to the Spanish market following certification from the Spanish regulator – DGOJ.
The penetration into Spain follows previous European expansion in countries include Italy, Portugal and Romania.
Arcangelo Lonoke, head of European business development at Habanero, said: “Armed with a premium quality product selection, and with plenty more action-packed titles to follow, Habanero stands ready to stake its claim as a leading provider in the Spanish market.”
Pragmatic Play seals Marathonbet deal
Pragmatic Play has secured a supply deal to bring live casino and videoslot games to Marathonbet.
Marathonbet will be afforded access to award-winning titles such as Wolf Gold and fan-favourites such as the John Hunter series.
Natalia Zavodnik, CEO of Marathonbet, said: “We are very pleased and proud to offer Pragmatic Play’s games in Marathonbet’s casino and live casino.”
Albert Pesca, head of account management at Pragmatic Play, added: “We are delighted to launch our products with Marathonbet across several strategic markets. Our product roadmap continues to grow, and our live casino portfolio in particular has been a fantastic success.”
Realistic Games unveils Fruitiplier slot
Realistic Games has unveiled its latest slot title – Fruitiplier.
Based on the classic fruit-themed slot machine, the 3-reel, 5-payline title features a ‘Hold ‘n’ Spin’ feature that multiplies any full house win.
Robert Lee, commercial director of Realistic Games, said: “Fruitiplier is a highly playable, medium volatility slot with a fun and unique bonus round that will appeal to a wide range of players.
“The ‘Hold ‘n’ Spin’ feature adds an additional layer of excitement to the classic style and will ensure that players remain engaged with the concept in order to keep them returning over extended gaming sessions.”
AstroPay goes live in Africa
UK payment solutions firm AstroPay has gone live across Africa.
AstroPay Card is now available in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Uganda and Tanzania after successful operation in LatAm and Asia.
AstroPay Card is now available through a number of payment methods including e-wallets and debit cards.
Users can also obtain AstroPay Cards in the local currency.
Spearhead studios launches Slider Games
EveryMatrix-owned Spearhead Studios has launched Slider Games to its offering.
The new feature can see sportsbook operators experience up to 20% increase in casino revenue.
Slider Games include roulette, videopoker, blackjack and slots and are aimed at sportsbook users who only have short windows to play casino games.
Mathias Larsson, Spearhead Studios MD, said: “Sports operators need to focus on tactical and proven measures which can stop them from bleeding revenue. With no extra technical developments required, a fast and easy integration, and top user experience, Slider Games represent an excellent option for sports players.
“We already launched on several operators, and their revenues went up in just a couple of weeks. Bottom line, Slider Games are keeping players on the website by providing real, fun and quick entertainment bites.”