The week in B2B news (28 September 2018)

Blueprint Gaming unveils new jackpot system

Games studio Blueprint Gaming has launched Jackpot King Deluxe – the next generation of its progressive jackpot system which offers more ways for players to win big.

The multi-game system now features two ‘must be won by’ pots that are guaranteed to pay out by a fixed value.

The Royal and Regal pots have been revamped in this latest edition of the supplier’s three-tiered progressive to award their prizes before reaching £3,500 and £35,000 respectively.

Blueprint Gaming MD Matt Cole said: “We’re very excited to introduce this new, deluxe version which is set to drive even greater engagement and raise excitement levels.”

Solverde integrates Pragmatic Play portfolio

Slots software provider Pragmatic Play has taken its portfolio live with Portuguese online casino operator Solverde.

The agreement sees all of Pragmatic Play’s content, including recent releases Da Vinci’s Treasure and Peking Luck, made available to Solverde’s players for the first time.

Pragmatic Play CCO Melissa Summerfield said: “We are delighted to have announced this agreement and taken our products live with one of Portugal’s leading casino operators.

“We have made a concerted effort to cement our presence in a number of European markets, and Solverde are an exciting operator to work with as we continue to grow our footprint,” she added.

Habanero launches Jump! slot

Slots and table games provider Habanero is transporting players back to a time when gaming was fast, fun, and furious with their new release, Jump!

The new slot features retro-themed symbols, including fruits, bells, and lucky number sevens, as well as a synthesizer soundtrack.

Players are tasked with collecting coins, with five Jumping Joker re-spins triggering the free game bonus as win lines increase from 192 ways all the way up to 1024.

Toni Karapetrov, head of corporate communications at Habanero, said: “We have secured great success with high-volatility offerings in recent times as we look to cater for a wide-range of players.”

Realistic Games releases Splashtastic! slot game

Casino content developer Realistic Games is planning on making a splash with its latest slot game, Splashtastic!

The underwater themed game features a wide array of tropical fish, boxed symbols to trigger the feature, as well as a top prize of x250 for reeling in 3 lucky life rings.

The free spin round awards 10 free spins where the player can double their entire free spins winnings every time the lucky pearl appears in any position on the centre reel.

Realistic Games commercial director Robert Lee said: “We’re very excited about the launch of our new slot, Splashtastic, and look forward to it making waves for our operating partners.”

Yggdrasil strikes casino deal with Paf

Gaming solutions supplier Yggdrasil has agreed terms with Paf to provide the operator with its casino slot games content.

The operator will launch Yggdrasil’s portfolio of casino slots games, including the Vikings trilogy, across all its markets.

Paf will also have access to Yggdrasil’s proprietary collection of in-game promotional tools, BOOST®, to allow the operator to run in-game campaigns.

Yggdrasil CEO Fredrik Elmqvist said: “We are thrilled to partner with such a well-recognised brand as Paf with a long and successful history in gaming.”

Lightning Box relocates to new Sydney office

Slot developer Lightning Box has relocated to new offices in Sydney after doubling its staff head count in the last 18 months.

The Australian supplier, which is gearing up for next month’s G2E show in Las Vegas, has taken up residence in 120sqm of prime waterfront in Sydney’s iconic Darling Harbour.

Managing director Peter Causley said the growing team was enjoying its new surroundings as it develops slots for both the European online market and North American land-based market.

He added: “We saw the benefit of taking on new premises with such great appeal to help with both staff retention and to encourage the best applicants to come forward as we expand even further.”