Archives February 2024

One of the biggest UK sport betting operators with over 1,400 betting shops across the country, BetFred, has recently announced its latest partnership with Oxford-based casino game designers, Realistic Games (RG), that will see RG’s entire portfolio of hit games launched at BetFred’s online platform. The sport betting provider will now be offering a complete selection of games from both RG’s land-based and online offering, including their slot smash hits like the Super Graphics Upside-Down as well as their collection of virtual table games.

This partnership is yet another move forward for the UK operator, who recently massively expanded its land-based presence by buying 322 betting shops from Ladbrokes and Coral which were a prerequisite in a merger approval for the two companies. For this deal, Betfred undertook a £195 debt package to finance the shops and have since moved on improving their online presence as well with the help of a number of game studios, including Playtech and RG, who also power other high-profile betting/casino platforms.

Commenting on the partnership, CEO of Realistic Games, Andy Harris, said that the company was happy to be given the opportunity to power such a prominent and respected brand like Betfred. The people at RG also felt confident enough that Betfred’s users will find the games entertaining and engaging, no matter what platform they prefer to use, be it mobile, desktop, or tablet.

Betfred’s Commercial Director, Rusell Young, took the opportunity to comment as well and said that since the Betfred brand prides itself in providing their players with the largest selection of top game designs from the industry, the partnership with Realistic Game didn’t take much pondering. He also added that RG’s excellent slot designs and table games were a great supplement to their online offer and that he was certain it won’t take long before they become favorites at their online casino.

In what is the latest step in establishing their dominance in the online casino sector, GVC Holdings have recently revealed one of their biggest product updates this year – the Blackjack Pro and European Pro. Built in-house, with mobile players in mind, these two fresh additions to GVC’s online game portfolio are to bring a “complete refresh” to two of the most popular casino games, according to the company’s official newsletter.

Both games will be launched at the same time on all of their licensed platforms, including ones owned by their recent acquisition the B.Win brand, which operates popular platforms Party Casino and Party Poker. The games will be part of a complete line of “Pro” series, which will consist of games that were specifically tailored to be played optimally in mobile browsers, native apps, as well as desktop machines.

For this purpose, GVC have developed a intuitive interface with modern, smooth and professional design that can be played in any orientation, something which they believe makes the games the “perfect” mobile companions. One intuitive feature the game developers have built in their Pro version of European Roulette is a “drag-to-bet” option, which will allow users to drag their fingers across the screen to make a bet.

Speaking of the new products, Liron Snir, Chief Product Officer of GVC Holdings, said that the company was thrilled to be launching the new European Roulette Pro and Blackjack Pro, products they believe to be a massive step ahead in their table game department, especially their mobile table game offer. He also added that the products were designed by professionals from various sectors of the industry which were brought in-house to “boost” their development process, the proof of which can be found in their latest products.

Maltese online casino games developer Relax Gaming Limited has partnered with Australian associate Big Time Gaming to release its first new video slot of the year in the five-reel Kluster Krystals Megaclusters.

Headquartered in the Valletta suburb of St Julian’s, the innovator used an official Tuesday press release to declare that the fresh debut demonstrates ‘its continued momentum’ following a very fruitful 2020 and comes after it became the first outside firm to secure the usage rights for the Megaclusters mechanic from Big Time Gaming.

Prodigious portfolio:

Relax Gaming Limited offers iGaming operators access to a library of over 1,500 titles and stated that its new mobile-friendly Kluster Krystals Megaclusters is ‘packed with win potential’ as every one of the game’s spins presents punters with ‘the possibility of upgrading symbols’ to deliver ‘an incredibly rewarding player experience.’

Bountiful bunch:

The developer explained that its latest five-row video slot challenges online casino aficionados to amass at least eight segments into a cluster so as to double, triple or quadruple the value of all neighboring symbols. It detailed that this Megaclusters action also applies to the game’s many multipliers to potentially boost any rewards by up to three times their starting value.

Entertaining extras:

Simon Hammon, Chief Product Officer for Relax Gaming Limited, used the press release to pronounce that Kluster Krystals Megaclusters additionally comes complete with a trio of miniature games that ‘are guaranteed to trigger a sequence of six avalanches’ and give players the chance to further ‘enhance their game win.’ As if all of this wasn’t enough and the executive announced that the new title even has a bonus round to offer punters maximum rewards worth up to 9,921 times their triggering stake via as many as eleven free spins.

Read a statement from Hammon…

“Megaclusters is another headline-grabbing mechanic from our long-standing partner Big Time Gaming and we’re incredibly excited to be unveiling our first spin on the feature with Kluster Krystals Megaclusters. We’ve complemented the engaging mechanic with a fast-paced feature set and a dazzling theme that we believe showcase the incredible maths model at its core. This title has set the tone of the quality entertainment we’ll be bringing to players this year.”

Years of sports betting and poker come to an end this month as SkillOnNet makes the decision to pull the online sportsbook and poker products from its white label operation, RedKings, as of 28 April 2019. Customers have the opportunity to log in and settle bets, withdraw balances, etc. until 24 April 2019.

Initially part of the Ongame Network before making the switch to the Microgaming Poker Network (MPN) in 2016, the brand now will move forward with a focus on the online casino following over a decade of sports and poker entertainment.  As part of this decision, SkillOnNet will pass the torch to a fellow MPN network site, BetSafe, with regard to the poker room promotional aspects.

Following the 2006 debut of the poker room, RedKings expanded its product offering to include a sportsbook in 2010, which runs on the OddsMatrix platform from EveryMatrix.

RedKings posted the following statement on its website regarding the closure:

“After nearly 13 years of shuffling cards at the tables, we regret to inform you that we are closing two of our products on RedKings (Poker and Betting).

“The casino will continue as normal and your account will stay active so you will be able to access your funds to play or withdraw at any time using your same log in details.

“You can also continue to play poker and finish your existing bonuses with RedKings until the 28th April, but new bonuses will no longer be issued and the monthly Chase and Point per Day promotions have now been stopped for April.

“So that you may continue playing your poker at MPN, we have arranged with our friends at Betsafe to take over our popular RedKings Promotions. We will send you the details next week.

“With regard to betting, please ensure all bets are settled by the 24th April.

“We thank you for playing Poker and betting at RedKings and we wish you good luck in the future.”

About SkillOnNet:

The company, established in 2005, has built a reputation in the industry as a provider of a range of turn-key solutions for iGaming businesses. Among its clients are brands such as PlayOjo, Lucky Niki and Slots Magic. The casino platform comes complete with more than 1,200 games from third party providers including big names like NetEnt, Bally Technologies, Amaya, Yggdrasil, Evolution Gaming, Scientific Games, Merkur Slots, Leap Virtual Gaming and many more.

In addition to its casino platform, the company develops a range of games geared toward the online market under the brand of GVG (Green Valley Games). The portfolio includes live casino games, slots, video poker and a selection of table games. Slots titles include Zombie Bar, Professor Bubbles, Vampires Feast, Wizard of Odds, Safe Hacker and Love Machine to name a few.

A triple threat in June, Relax Gaming has signed yet another key agreement, this time adding to its Powerd By partners with independent casino content provider, High 5 Games.

What is its third platform-to-platform deal this month will see the Malta-based B2B supplier’s platform integrated with High 5 Games’ portfolio of more than 120 licensed slot titles including Silver Enchantress, The Green Machine Deluxe, Midnight Eclipse and Way Out Wilds.

“the Powered By program ticks all the boxes for us”

According to the official press release…

The partnership is one that benefits both businesses, enabling the New York-based developer of content for the land-based, mobile, online and social markets, to expand into new territories via Relax’s rapidly growing operator network. Meanwhile, the platform provider will possess an expanded variety of games to offer its partners.

Growing offering::

Commenting on its latest collaboration, Chief Product Officer for Relax, Simon Hammon, said…

“There is an insatiable demand for new and exciting content in this industry, and we are thrilled to be enhancing our offer to our partners with High 5 Games’ excellent array of video slots.

“This partnership is a natural move for Relax Gaming as we continue to build on our global reach.”

Forward progress:

Explaining the significance of the agreement, High 5 Games‘ Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Singer, added…

“We are very pleased to have signed this agreement with Relax Gaming, extending our footprint in the igaming industry with a truly innovative provider. The first half of 2019 has been very successful for us with our games going live with several tier operators, and this latest partnership will allow us to further build on our momentum.

“The Powered By program ticks all the boxes for us when it comes to open collaboration and smooth access to an unparalleled range of operators.”

“Relax Gaming is a next-generation supplier, offering fresh content and over 570 games. It has significantly grown its global commercial footprint in recent months, signing more than 50 agreements in a matter of months with some of the industry’s most recognisable names.

Stellar month:

After kicking off the month of June with the launch of the summer that never ends with its latest video slot, Ignite the Night, which immediately followed its platform-to-platform agreement with Gaming Realms, Relax inked yet another Powered By agreement with Isle of Man-headquartered global entertainment technology solution provider, Skywind Group, just last week.

The “industry’s largest independent casino games provider,” boasts players across a half-dozen continents and in over 150 countries, who currently enjoy High 5 Games’ fast-growing portfolio.

Swedish daily fantasy sports (DFS) and pool betting technologies innovator, Scout Gaming Group AB, has announced the signing of a pair of deals that are to see it begin supplying its advanced solutions to Scandinavian lottery operator Norsk Tipping AS and iGaming firm Bet Entertainment Technologies Limited.

The Stockholm-headquartered firm used a brief Thursday press release to detail that the agreement with Norsk Tipping AS involves the provision of a full fantasy sports offering with the state-owned operator of the Norwegian national lottery subsequently expected to go live with an associated service before the end of June.

Constructive consequence:

Andreas Ternstrom, Chief Executive Officer for Scout Gaming, used the press release to declare that this alliance is due to ‘have a material impact’ on the revenues of his firm and is to officially commence from around the middle of next month.

Read a statement from Ternstrom…

“To be chosen by state-governed Norsk Tipping AS after a competitive public procurement process is a fantastic outcome for Scout Gaming Group AB and proof of the innovation and leadership we continue to show in the fields of sports.”

Brazilian brace:

Scout utilized a second short Thursday press release to explain that the alliance with Bet Entertainment Technologies Limited involves the provision of a DFS platform to the Malta-licensed online casino operator’s Brazil-facing domains at Vivagol.com and Vivagol.tv.

Preliminary plans:

Ternstrom described Bet Entertainment Technologies Limited as ‘the market leader in Portugal’ via the domain at Bet.pt before proclaiming that the new alliance is initially destined to see its latest partner premiere a free-play DFS service for punters in Brazil before later rolling out a real-money successor.