Playson further expands presence in Italy’s igaming market via BLOX Ltd content deal

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Playson has partnered with startup gaming and content aggregation platform provider, BLOX Limited, in a deal that will see a selection of its collection of slots distributed to the igaming company’s operator network.

The agreement includes such hits as Zeus: Thunder Reels, Buffalo Power: Hold and Win and the recently released Solar King, while also allowing the Blue Ocean Gaming brand to utilize Playson’s integration-free engagement tools, including Jackpots, Free Spins and Network Tournaments, which are proven to boost player retention.

Additionally, the partnership increases the Maltese based software developer’s reach in Italy‘s regulated market. Playson has established itself in the European country with a series of strategic operator partnerships, including Milan-headquartered operator Snaitech S.p.A. and online gaming brand, SignorBet, which belongs to the Distante Group, among others.

In an official press release, Playson Sales Director Blanka Homor, commented on the new collaboration, saying…

“We are delighted to join forces with Blox Limited in a move which will help our games continue to be enjoyed by an audience that is constantly expanding in Italy and beyond.

“Our critically acclaimed collection of slots, which is complemented by a world class suite of engagement tools, will undoubtedly be well received by the company’s clients and their players.”

Game providers:

In addition to its user-friendly iGaming platform, Blox’s aggregator offers a growing selection of premium slots, casino games and poker from leading studios including iSoftBet, GameArt, Evolution Gaming, Pragmatic Play and 1×2 Gaming, along with top gamification and promotional tools.

Chief Commercial Officer for Blox Ltd, Karl Grech, also commented on the distribution agreement…

“We’ve been very impressed with Playson’s high-quality content offering for a long time now, so it’s great to include the provider in our own plans as we look to execute on an ambitious set of objectives for 2021.

“We’re excited to introduce the cutting-edge supplier’s games and promotional features to our clients and have no doubt that its catalogue will continue to be a hit.”

Solar King launch:

Playson further expands presence in Italy’s igaming market via BLOX Ltd content deal

Playson recently added to its popular Solar series with its latest launch, Solar King. The 4×5 slot with 20 paylines follows on from player favorites Solar Temple and Solar Queen, both top-performing titles.

The new game provides players with classic Playson features such as Flaming Frames and an Extra Spins mode with Sticky Wild symbols, while also throwing in a selection of new enhancements, such as win line multipliers of up to 10 times.

Playtech announces large-scale Live Casino studio development; launches exclusive multiplier roulette game with bet365_1

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Continuing forward momentum into the New Year, gaming software company Playtech, has, together with long-standing partner bet365, launched what it lauds as the “largest scale studio development” in the 22-year history of the Isle of Man-headquartered supplier.

Playtech announces large-scale Live Casino studio development; launches exclusive multiplier roulette game with bet365_1

The monumental undertaking spans two individual Live Casino studios, comprising a dozen 7-seat Blackjack tables, three Baccarat, and two each of classic single-zero roulette and All Bets Blackjack tables.

Bespoke offering:

Adding to the 19 tables, courtesy of a collaboration with long-term strategic partner bet365 the significant offering will also play host to the “new and exclusive” Super Spin Roulette. The bespoke multiplier roulette game is said to boast “unique gameplay” – revealing a random Multiplier with each spin, with a max multiplier of x540.

According to Playtech, the customized studio design sees Super Spin Roulette at the center of the gaming action while all of the tables are situated around the exclusive game.

Unique gameplay expereinces:

Explaining the significance of the partnership and new studios via a company news release, Kevin Kilminster, Head of Live Casino Innovation at Playtech, said…

“We are extremely proud that bet365 has chosen to partner with Playtech to create new and engaging content for their customers. It is fantastic to see one of our most prestigious partners taking the opportunity to build bespoke content and utilising the vast knowledge and experience that the Playtech Live team has to offer.”

Kilminister added that their new Super Spin Roulette product “is genuinely one of a kind and the gameplay experience is very exciting.”

Each of the new studios is “designed to an incredible standard, and this is testament to Playtech’s scale and innovation when it comes to supporting our partners. We look forward to continuing our strong and successful partnership with this world-class operator.”

Strategic partnerships:

The partnership between the online casino and sportsbook operator and the gambling technology company is also responsible for Playtech’s landmark entry into the U.S. market in August 2020, when it launched its award-winning casino content with the operator in New Jersey.

As mentioned, the supplier has been on quite a roll already this new year, having earlier in the month inked a multichannel partnership agreement with Canadian firm NorthStar Gaming that will see the latter make available Playtech’s IMS Platform, Casino, Live Casino, Poker and Bingo software to audiences throughout the North American country.

Following that multi-product deal, the company partnered with FashionTV Gaming Group to launch the new FashionTV Jackpot Baccarat, with the premium branded live jackpot game combining the live casino supplier’s technology with the “creative power” of FashionTV’s brand.

The innovative new game is the first of a “full luxury line” of FashionTV-branded entertainment products and is said to bring the iGaming provider’s licensees the “perfect mix” of the exclusive licensor of the online gaming group‘s style and the return of the golden Dragon Jackpot.

Points Bet Discussing Its North American Business Sale

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The source reports that Australian sports betting operator PointsBet confirmed that the company is currently discussing the sale of its North American operations with ”multiple parties.”

Three Interested Entities:

According to the source, there are three entities interested to take over PointsBet’s North American business. Also, the company informed that it has suspended discussions with the Betr brand regarding the sale of its Australian operations. The company’s statement reportedly reads: “Consistent with commentary previously provided to our investors and the market more generally, PointsBet continues to engage in discussions regarding strategic transactions that offer the potential to add value for our shareholders.”

The company decided to sell its American operations after sustaining two consecutive years of financial losses. On the other hand, its Australian arm recorded a $600 million handle in the first quarter of 2023 resulting in 50.7 million in revenue, which was only a 3%  decline from the last year’s levels, as IGB reports. The company has terminated the sales talks with Betr regarding the Australian business.

Growth Reported:

Over the same period, the operator’s North American business reportedly achieved almost $50 million in revenue standing for a 103% rise on a year-on-year basis and adding value to the expected transaction. The same applies to Point Bet’s Canadian operations, which recorded a 21% growth over the prior quarter and reached $6.1 million, according to the source.

Compensating the Loss:

But it seems that the revenue growth in the United States and Canada still cannot fully offset the loss from previous years as the company is reportedly expecting to face a loss of between $77.0m and $82.0m for the second half of the current financial year ending June 30, 2023. Points Bet is also expecting a 30% lower handle by the end of the current financial year than in H1 2023. These figures, as the source reports, have driven the company to seek ways to reduce costs and concentrate on a range of measures to achieve higher profitability rates.

Cutting Costs:

Points Bet’s statement reportedly also reads: “We recently completed a cost and efficiency review of our North American operational workforce. This resulted in the streamlining of operations and resulted in a 12% reduction in headcount. This reduction is expected to result in annualized cost savings of approximately $6m”.

The source continues that PointsBet reduced the costs of sales operations by 10.5% in the first quarter of 2023 to bring them to the $ 55.5 million mark, down from the $ 61.3 million level spent in the preceding period. But sales and marketing costs rose to $69.0m from the $67.5m spent by the North American arm the previous quarter, while staff costs rose to $26.8m from $25.5m.

Administration costs reportedly also increased to $19.7m from $18.9m. As of 31 March 2023, the company reportedly avails of $251.7m cash and discusses the three bids for its North American sale.

Points Bet Discussing Its North American Business Sale

Popular Stockholm iGaming Forum Set to Overview Sweden’s 2017 Gaming Legislation

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Expert electronic gambling operators and officials are gathering April 5th and 6th for Stockholm’s 9th Annual iGaming Forum. Attendees have a unique opportunity to evaluate and consider the opportunities of entering into or expanding within the Scandinavian iGaming markets.

This year’s event is timed perfectly so that participants will have the opportunity to assess a legislative draft recently presented to Sweden’s lawmakers. These preliminary statues outline potential legislation revisions, which could have Nordic, European, as well as global implications.

In addition to the special review of Sweden’s pending legislation, industry topics featured during the Forum sessions are set to include iGaming trends, security and intelligence, technology advancements, eSports gaming – all to be presented with a spotlight towards innovation.

Popular Stockholm iGaming Forum Set to Overview Sweden’s 2017 Gaming Legislation

An expert array of iGaming innovators and entrepreneurs will be presenting at this sold-out forum, and speakers include Attorney and Gambling Regulator Peter Alling who is currently managing regulatory issues in the Nordic countries, as well as BetConstruct CEO Vahe Baloulian, a veteran in the gaming industry, and considered one of online gaming’s most innovative and inspiring leaders.

Bringing insight into the issues of taxation and regulation is Global Betting and Gaming Consultancy [GBGC] CEO Warwick Bartlett. In a recent interview, he spoke to the shift in political leadership both in Britain and the US – specific to Brexit and newly elected President Trump. Bartlett plans to offer insight and clarity to these and related topics while envisioning how lowered corporate taxation for both countries may coax eGaming market growth. GBGC, headquartered on the Isle of Man, specializes as a global gaming consultancy, and publishes the industries’ authoritative and comprehensive Global Gambling Report.

Venture Capitalist and Internet Technology investor Christen Ager-Hanssen, Norway’s “modern day Viking,” who recently purchased Sweden’s Metro newspaper conglomerate for $5.5 million US, is scheduled as the keynote speaker.

This iGaming Forum is designed and developed by Swedish events organizer Copperberg, a firm that specializes in stimulating global business networking. Their corporate vision is to improve, develop, and innovate conference concepts that ensure optimum hands-on experiences enabling attendees to convert the ideas gained during sessions into action and growth.

Located in heart of Stockholm’s City Center, the Forum’s venue is the elegent 19th Century Vasateatern located adjacent to the Scandic Grand Central Hotel accommodations.

Play’n GO release new slot game Demon with “unlockable bonus track”

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Leading gaming content supplier, Play’n GO, has launched its latest slot release, Demon, developed in collaboration with the English metal band by the same name.

The Växjö-headquartered software and systems developer also recently announced its newly-inked partnership with multinational Spanish operator Codere.

“we really capture the spirit of the band”

According to the official press release from the online casino games developer that is “really excited” about the release…

Play’n GO release new slot game Demon with “unlockable bonus track”

…..the band Demon was among the pioneers of the “New Wave of British Heavy Metal” in the ’70s, along with the likes of Motorhead and Def Leppard, having left a “huge legacy” in the world of heavy metal music.

Surprise inside:

The Swedish developer further communicates that in addition to the joint effort in creating the new video slot, the game also features the song, Devil Rides Out, an exclusive track, which itself features as an “unlockable bonus track” within the slot, something that they are super stoked about.

According to the news release, this is the very first instance a collaboration such as this has been attempted in the world of slot gaming. And they are “extremely proud” to be the first to do it, and explaining that innovation is at their core, and they do it whenever they can.

Third time’s a charm:

Not their first go-round, the developer has previously launched Sabaton, a title featuring the Swedish power metal band by the same name, and House of Doom, another music-themed title, making Demon the studio’s third music-based slot.

Commenting on the exciting collaboration and their approach to music slots, Chief Operations Officer, Martin Zettergren, said…

“The thing that sets Demon and our other music slots apart from others is the fact that the bands are part of the creative process so, not only do we bring our usual levels of creativity and entertainment to each slot, but we really capture the spirit of the band, giving it that something extra.

Demon is another great release for us as we move into the final stretch of this year, ensuring that we finish this year with the consistency and strength we’ve shown across 2019.”

Related business:

As mentioned, the new slot release is on the heels of Play’n GO’s new partnership with Spanish multinational company, Codere. The collaboration precedes similar agreements by Codere after in August Pragmatic Play went live with the Spanish and Latin America-facing operator.

Additionally, the developer also just partnered with Malta-based online gambling operator, Kindred Group (KINDSDB:Stockholm), (formerly Unibet Group) for the exclusive release of Troll Hunters 2. To launch exclusively on Kindred platforms, the exciting new game is the latest in the Troll Hunters saga which the operator and Play’n GO launched together in 2013.

PokerStars offering ten seats into next year’s PSPC live poker tournament

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Prominent online poker operator The Stars Group Incorporated has announced that its PokerStars brand is running a special promotion that is offering players the chance to win seats into a €22,500 ($24,933) buy-in event at next summer’s Barcelona stop of the European Poker Tour (EPT).

The Toronto-headquartered firm used an official Tuesday press release to detail that the Stars Rewards Mystery Chest campaign is set to get underway from later today and will see ten participants awarded with Platinum Passes worth €26,466 ($29,326) into 2020’s edition of the high-roller PokerStars Players No-Limit Hold‘Em Championship (PSPC) live poker tournament.

Bestowing buy-ins:

PokerStars offering ten seats into next year’s PSPC live poker tournament

The Stars Group Incorporated explained that the PSPC event is scheduled to take place at Casino Barcelona as part of the EPT’s Catalonian extravaganza from August 20 to 24 with the Platinum Pass winners set to receive their buy-ins as well as six nights’ hotel accommodation for themselves and a friend. The operator pronounced that the ten lucky online poker aficionados will also be rewarded with flight, transfer and travel expenses as they look to take on over 1,000 other players in hopes of bagging a top prize that is expected to top €4.5 million ($5 million).

Plentiful prospects:

Severin Rasset, PokerStars Commercial Officer for The Stars Group Incorporated, used the press release to state that the Stars Rewards Mystery Chest promotion will randomly award five Platinum Passes to participants at each of the site’s .com and .fres domains while future such campaigns are to ‘be disclosed on a regular basis until the August 2020 event’.

Rasset’s statement read…

“The inaugural PSPC was an amazing success and featured hundreds of Platinum Pass winners who dared to dream of playing in an exclusive high-roller event. The PSPC demonstrates our commitment to cultivating and growing the game not only by creating opportunities for poker fans of all levels to win life-changing sums of money but also by showcasing poker and the entertainment it provides.”

Quintuple spots:

As if this wasn’t enough, The Stars Group Incorporated proclaimed that five lucky online poker aficionados have already been awarded with their PSPC seats as part of PokerStars’ recent Chase Your Dream: Play Against Your Heroes competition. This Platinum Pass contest along with its €10,000 ($9,028) cash prize was won by French player Clement Eloy and he is now set to be joined in Spain next year by fellow participants Danielle Summer, Adrian Garcia, Christoph Walkenhorst and Daryl Inglis.

Pollard Banknote awarded Arizona Lottery Instant Ticket Warehousing and Distribution Contract

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A competitive procurement process has seen Winnipeg-headquartered, Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL), awarded a six-year contract to provide instant ticket warehousing and distribution services to the Arizona Lottery.

The leading supplier of instant tickets began fulfilling its obligation on February 14 of this year. The new contract will end on the 30th day of August 2026.

According to the official press release…

Longstanding client:

The Canadian company has been providing instant ticket printing and production services to the Lottery for more than 20 years and in 2010 was the recipient of the first contract for pull-tab ticket warehouse and distribution services in Arizona.

Pollard will, under the terms of the new contract, operate a distribution center and an instant ticket warehouse for the Lottery. The agreement includes providing telemarketing services, the management and storage of inventory, order fulfillment, distribution to retailers, along with marketing support to promote sales growth and exemplary retail.

Consolidation for improved efficiency:

In order to bolster efficiency, services for distribution and instant ticket warehousing will be combined under the new contract and upon the expiration of the existing pull-tab agreement, according to the news release.

SureTrack solution:

The Lottery’s instant ticket inventory will be managed by Pollard Banknote, which will employ its state-of-the-art, proprietary SureTrack™ Lottery Management System. The web-based, turnkey solution [SureTrack] utilizes a range of flexible tools for the purpose of:

  • Effective inventory control and management
  • Forecasting
  • Ordering
  • Distribution
  • Validation
  • Reporting to support lottery goals for sales and retail expansion

The company’s SureTrack™ technology solution has been in place in various lotteries worldwide for 18 years.

Commenting on the new contract, Vice President, Sales and Marketing for Pollard, Brad Thompson, said…

“Pollard Banknote is thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with a long-standing client like the Arizona Lottery in a new capacity to deliver instant ticket warehousing and distribution services.

“We have worked diligently to develop a modern and sophisticated lottery management solution that offers outstanding operational support. We look forward to implementing this solution for the Arizona Lottery, and we are confident that it will play an important role in our holistic approach to helping the Lottery drive sales of pull-tabs and instant tickets.”

For its part, Arizona Lottery Executive Director, Gregg Edgar, said…

“At the Arizona Lottery, our mission is to maximize net revenues in a responsible manner to support programs that benefit Arizona communities.

“Over the course of our more than 20-year long relationship, Pollard Banknote has demonstrated a keen ability to provide quality products and services that help us deliver on our mission. We are confident that Pollard Banknote is the right partner to help us take our sales to new heights by providing instant ticket warehousing and distribution services.”

Where the $$$$ goes:

The Arizona Lottery recently introduced its new-look $2 Bonus Ball Bingo ticket, which has the same top prize of $10,000 as the classic $2 Bingo Scratchers® ticket, but with the added bonus Bingo balls.

In the fiscal year 2018, beneficiaries in communities within the southwestern U.S. state received $212.7 million courtesy of the Lottery. Proceeds from ticket sales go to organizations and programs that help Arizona’s communities in four key areas, including higher education, health and human services, economic and business development and the environment.

Pollard Banknote awarded Arizona Lottery Instant Ticket Warehousing and Distribution Contract

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Red Rake announces new Maya slot game

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This month, online slot gamers will find that Red Rake Gaming has created a unique new title, set to provide a journey into Ancient Mayan culture. Be guided by the Mayan Queen as she takes you through the beautiful realm of the Mayans, collecting wins during the adventure. The newest release titled Maya offers 5 reels and 50 paylines, plus plenty of features to keep you entertained.

Three Special Features:

During the game, players are immersed in the Mayan experience. There are three special features located on the reels as well as three different jackpots. Players can access an extra spins bonus, by finding three Bonus symbols on the reels. A total of six spins are provided. If you manage to find one Huge Bonus symbol during the extra spins, you can then earn three more!

Another special aspect of the game is the Mayan’s Gold feature. Earn six or more regular gold coins on the reels to activate this feature. You will earn three spins and your gold coins remain in place during these spins. Additional coins that you earn during the extra spins will stay in place and reset the spin counter for three more times. The special round will end if you run out of extra spins or your reels fill with gold coins.

According to Red Rake…

Red Rake announces new Maya slot game

There are three jackpots in the game, a Minor, Major and the Grand Jackpot. You can hit these jackpots during the special Mayan’s Gold feature. Activate any of the jackpots during the special round to receive big wins!

Play Wherever You Like:

Red Rake created this title for all formats, so players can easily enjoy the game via desktop, tablet or mobile device. The new slot game easily adapts to both portrait and landscape modes.