The week in B2B news (31 August 2018)

Kiron Interactive set for African virtual sports betting

Kiron Interactive has entered into a strategic partnership with Highlight Games Limited to integrate and deploy Highlight Games’ SOCCERBET virtual sports games in Africa.

SOCCERBET Single Match and League Versions are based on Highlight Games’ exclusively licensed and regulated football product, which features archive footage from the English football leagues.

As part of the agreement, both parties will work to integrate the Highlight Games products on to the Kiron platform, making SOCCERBET available in regulated African markets in retail and online.

Kiron CEO, Steven Spartinos, said: “We are very excited about our partnership with Highlight Games as we launch their innovative product SOCCERBET to the African market.”

Habanero unveils Egyptian Dreams Deluxe slot

Slots and table games provider Habanero is giving players the chance to uncover hidden treasures with the launch of its latest release, Egyptian Dreams Deluxe.

The slot immerses players in the world of Ancient Egypt and features symbols such as the Pharaoh and pyramids, as well as scarabs and scorpions.

Players are tasked with unlocking the Pharaoh for the chance to land rewards, the game progressing gradually from 243 ways to 3125 ways, while two or more pyramids trigger a RE-SPIN feature.

Toni Karapetrov, head of corporate communications at Habanero, said: “Egyptian Dreams Deluxe is one of our most engaging and exciting games to date and we can’t wait to gauge players’ reactions.”

Twelve40 launches The Luck o’ the Irish

Lottery platform and games provider Twelve40 has released a new instant win title called The Luck o’ the Irish.

The classic tale of the hunt for a pot of gold takes place in the green pastures of the lucky leprechaun’s homeland, with local fairies offering temptation in the form of golden coins.

To stand a chance of claiming the fabled treasure, players must match pairs of Irish-themed symbols and characters to create winning lines.

Andrew Jarrett, Twelve40 CEO, said: “The Luck o’ the Irish is an engaging new release, providing an exciting journey for players to undertake and plenty of chances to win their own pot of gold.”

Realistic Games reveals Fortune 5

Casino content developer Realistic Games is hoping players will cash in on its exciting new slot game, Fortune 5.

This 3-reel, 5-win line slot has been built using HTML5 technology, allowing players to experience the action in full screen on mobile, tablet and desktop.

Fortune 5 also has a unique bonus round where the player has the opportunity to win the top prize on every feature entry.

Robert Lee, commercial director of Realistic Games, said: “With a unique feature round that further engages the player, we are confident of Fortune 5’s success with our existing partners and players.”

Blueprint Gaming in blast from the past

UK-based game studio Blueprint Gaming has unveiled its latest release Napoleon – Rise of an Empire, where players join the Emperor of France and his army as they conquer the world.

Set in the 19th century, the newly-crowned leader is on the warpath with his troops as they look to uncover big prizes in this highly-volatile 20-line slot.

The appearance of the French statesman on any spin results in additional wilds and bonus symbols to increase the chances of victory.

Jo Purvis, director of marketing and relationships at Blueprint Gaming, said: “Napoleon has issued his rallying cry and it’s now up to the players to decide whether they have the courage to join us.”

Pragmatic Play in Peking Luck release

Online games provider Pragmatic Play has released Peking Luck, the newest addition to its slots games portfolio.

Set in the world of Chinese opera, the 3×5 game features the serene yet mysterious backdrop traditionally found in oriental theatre.

The mechanics that power Peking Luck combine with involving gameplay systems, and any line with a substituting wild will be multiplied 2x.

Pragmatic Play CCO, Melissa Summerfield, said: “We are pleased to reveal Peking Luck. Its innovative take on oriental theatre and intriguing nature makes us confident that players will love it.”

High 5 Games releases Double Da Vinci Diamonds

High 5 Games has made Double Da Vinci Diamonds available to all casino operators interested in new HTML5 content via H5G’s VAULT.

The 3 by 5 Reels, 9 and 40 paylines slot is an original blend of two classic features – tumbling reels and split symbols.

High 5 Games is now even closer to its goal of having 100+ HTML5 games in the real money online market in EU and NJ by the end of the year.

“We are proud and excited slot players can play and enjoy Double Da Vinci Diamonds on mobile web for real money,” said Nicholas Chin, senior director of business development at High 5 Games.

RTG Asia unveils new Banana Jones game

There are no reels and no lines on this RTG Asia’s new snakes and ladders-style slots game, Banana Jones.

Jones is on a quest to save the coveted, magical Crystal Banana and he must reach the temple before the Crystal Banana ends up in the hands of the evil Leopold the Leopard.

Your mission is to help Banana Jones navigate his way through the ominous Temple and find the Crystal Banana while battling the slimy snakes of Leopold.

Beware, though, that if our hero lands on the head of a snake, it will move down to its tail and away from the temple, while landing on the base of a Vine will bring him closer.