Norsk Tipping has selected EveryMatrix to provide the iGaming integration platform for games from casino vendors including IGT, NetEnt, Quickspin, Novomatic, Magnet Gaming and Scientific Games. The Norwegian state lottery has selected EveryMatrix’s CasinoEngine following a competitive tender process with 10 other suppliers, which was kicked-started by the Norwegian government in April 2016. The deal, which will run for six …
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Playtech launches cross-border network with RAY and win2day
Finnish company RAY and Austria-based win2day have agreed an ‘industry-first’ deal to share cross-border poker liquidity on the Playtech network. The two companies will launch a joint network which pools their Finnish and Austrian player bases, with customers of each brand able to access Playtech’s omni-channel poker products. Playtech said the deal, which was made possible by the recent approval …
Read More »Guy Templer appointed Chief Operating Officer of Rational Group
Guy Templer has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer of Rational Group, the operator of the world’s largest poker business, PokerStars. Templer, who is currently Chief Strategy Officer, will assume the role on January 1 and continue to report to Rafi Ashkenazi, CEO of Amaya and Rational Group. He will be responsible for the day-to-day management of significant parts of …
Read More »EveryMatrix signs deal to provide casino content to CEGO
Platform provider EveryMatrix has signed a content deal with CEGO, an online casino operator which powers some of the biggest online casino brands in Denmark. Following the agreement, CEGO’s newest brand will get access to premium content from NYX, Scientific Gaming, Magnet Gaming, and Evolution via the CasinoEngine product from EveryMatrix. The content will be delivered via Web API on …
Read More »Baazov cites shareholder ‘premium’ demands for Amaya bid failure
David Baazov has walked away from his bid to take control of Amaya, the gambling operator he has been instrumental in building over the last few years. In a release issued to the media, Baazov claimed: “The decision to terminate my attempted acquisition of Amaya was not an easy one. I retained a full suite of advisors, arranged committed financing, and engaged in constructive negotiations with Amaya’s …
Read More »Shadow Bet launches affiliate programme with Income Access
Online casino Shadow Bet has launched a new affiliate programme with Income Access, the iGaming-focused marketing software provider which is part of the Paysafe Group. The launch of the Shadow Bet affiliate programme allows all new affiliates to take advantage of a 45% revenue share promotion during their first three months with the programme. Following the promotion, commissions will revert …
Read More »Yggdrasil integrates full suite of video slots on Lottoland
Yggdrasil Gaming has become the first supplier to integrate its full suite of video slots on Lottoland. The lottery betting operator will take advantage of popular titles such as Bicicleta, Double Dragons and Vikings Go Berzerk. In addition to Yggdrasil’s slot games, Lottoland will also gain access to the supplier’s collection of in-game promotional tools, BOOST™, including the recently-launched Missions feature, …
Read More »EiG and BAC return to Berlin for 2017 conferences
Clarion Gaming and iGaming Business the organisers of EiG and BAC industry conferences have confirmed that both events will once again take place in the German capital of Berlin, following successful 2016 events. First up EiG 2017 will be returning to the Arena Berlin, and will take place on Monday 30th October – Wednesday 1st November. As usual, BAC will …
Read More »Go West…Catena Media acquires US online gambling assets
Updating the market, Stockholm Nasdaq-listed Catena Media has entered the regulated US online gambling market by confirming the acquisition of licensed affiliate website assets from three separate US founders. Specifying acquisition details, Catena governance stated that it had agreed to pay an upfront cash and shares deal valued at $15 million, with 25% of the deal being settled through a …
Read More »Yggdrasil agrees deal with online casino VoodooDreams.com
Yggdrasil Gaming has reached an agreement to provide its portfolio of slots to online casino VoodooDreams.com, the debut brand for SuprNation. The VoodooDreams.com casino will enjoy access to Yggdrasil slots including Big Blox and Bicicleta, as well as its collection of in-game promotional tools, BOOST™, and social sharing tool BRAG. Fredrik Elmqvist, CEO at Yggdrasil Gaming, said: “We love working …
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