The week in B2B news (30 August 2019)
The latest news from the supplier side of the industry, including updates from High 5 Games, Habanero and Playson
High 5 Games releases Da Vinci Diamonds slot
Casino games provider High 5 Games (H5G) has revealed the latest addition to its Da Vinci Diamonds series, which includes a Spin-crease feature for the first time.
Following an exclusive launch with GVC Holdings, Triple Double Da Vinci Diamonds from H5G is now available globally and incorporates several masterpieces produced by the renowned artist.
The 5×3, 40 pay lines slot also includes Tumbling Reels that reveal winning gems, as well as Split and Triple Symbols, which increases the possibility of more symbols on a standard pay line.
H5G CEO Anthony Singer said: “Our series of games inspired by the artwork of Leonardo Da Vinci has proven to be a major hit with operators.”
iSoftBet unveils Dragon Stone slot
Online and mobile casino software provider iSoftBet has ‘entered the mythical lair of fire-breathing dragons’ with its latest release, Dragon Stone.
This 5-reel, 20-line slot is set in a magical world where fearsome dragons, alongside traditional slot symbols, are waiting to show off their mighty powers in this fiery kingdom.
The game has now been made available to the wider market following an exclusivity period with operators Rizk and Go Wild.
iSoftBet CCO Michael Probert said: “With a gripping setting, thrilling features, and great win potential, the mystical lair of the dragons can be the site of great wealth for our players.”
Patagonia Entertainment collaborates with Opera Gambling
Patagonia Entertainment and Opera Gambling, an exclusive online gaming and software distributor, have signed a collaboration deal to work within Spain and Europe.
The agreement will see Patagonia Entertainment’s egaming products made available in Spain and Europe through Opera Gambling’s network of clients.
Opera Gambling will manage the sales process, which includes customer acquisition, retention and implementing marketing strategies.
Patagonia Entertainment’s global business development manager Victor Arias said: “Together we’ll be able to market, distribute and grow our respective businesses in what is a key territory for us.”
Fairplay goes live on Oryx Hub platform
Oryx Gaming, a Bragg Gaming Group company, has gone live with Malta-based casino operator Fairplay.
Following an integration, the operator now has access to Oryx’s portfolio of content, including proprietary titles and third-party games from suppliers such as Gamomat and Kalamba Games.
Through the newly launched Oryx Hub, operators can offer players a large portfolio of more than 8,000 games from more than 80 content providers.
Oryx MD Matevz Mazij said: “We are excited to work with such a promising brand as Fairplay and this partnership further proves that Oryx offers a leading content delivery solution for the industry.”
Habanero marks century with Colossal Gems launch
Slots and table games provider Habanero is giving players the chance to get their hands on some precious jewels with the launch of Colossal Gems – its 100th slot release to date.
To celebrate reaching their century, Habanero has unveiled a slot with precious stones filling the 6×5 screen which depicts a futuristically vibrant backdrop.
All wins award a free re-spin, with a 2×2 grouped block of a random gem appearing somewhere on the screen, with subsequent wins offering 3×3 and then 4×4 blocks to lucky players.
Toni Karapetrov, head of corporate comms at Habanero, said: “To reach 100 slots is a huge milestone for us and we have celebrated by creating our most visually impressive title to date.”
Playson enters Bulgaria with WinBet deal
Casino software developer Playson has entered the Bulgarian egaming market after joining forces with operator WinBet.
The deal will give WinBet customers in Bulgaria access to Playson’s Timeless Fruit Slots series and games such as Solar Queen, Book of Gold: Classic and Sakura Dragon.
Playson was recently granted a Class II licence by the Romanian regulator (ONJN) and this move is the latest in a series of strategic agreements made by Playson in Eastern Europe.
Playson sales director Blanka Homor said: “We’re proud to have joined this partnership with WinBet and to offer our innovative slots to its players in Bulgaria and Romania.”