The week in B2B news (27 August)
All the latest news from the supplier side of the industry, including updates from Relax Gaming, Playson and Evoplay
Sports IQ signs player-props supply deal with FansUnite
North American-based odds maker and player prop provider Sports IQ has announced its latest agreement with sports betting and gaming provider FansUnite.
The multi-year agreement will see Sports IQ supply its pre-match and in-play player props to FansUnite, for both B2C and B2B purposes.
Sports IQ has already signed agreements with IGT, Betclic and Chalkline and secured significant Series Seed funding from established names in the US media, sports and gambling sector.
Sports IQ CEO Omer Dor said: “Our innovative sports betting offering will be a great addition to the suite of products that FansUnite deliver to both its B2C customers and B2B partners.”
Relax Gaming launches Troll’s Gold
Relax Gaming has added to its range of titles with the release of Troll’s Gold where players team up with trolls before venturing into the dark dragon’s den to search for loot and treasure.
Not to be underestimated, these tiny trolls offer huge win potential, as they add a multiplier to the total win – ranging from x2 to x10.
Designed to be as enjoyable as it is rewarding, Troll’s Gold offers a maximum coinciding win of x12500 and a maximum win per line of x1215 with wild multipliers added on top.
Relax Gaming CPO Simon Hammon said: “Troll’s Gold is enthralling and with its exciting bonuses and features, players will find themselves reeling in plenty of awards from these generous trolls.”
Evoplay unveils new Save the Hamster title
Game development studio Evoplay has announced the launch of its brand-new multiplayer instant game, Save the Hamster.
The colourful new slot tasks players with saving an adorable hamster, Tom, from dangerous obstacles as he sets off on his dream journey to reach the stars.
Tom is able to make use of a huge variety of aircraft available in the game but must be wary of all of the dangers that arrive in the form of dangerous toads, tumbling rocks and peckish birds.
Evoplay CEO Ivan Kravchuk said: “We tried to push the boundaries of what our instant games collection can deliver by bringing a captivating storyline to a well-established genre.”
Playson goes live with Buffalo Power Megaways
Casino games and software developer Playson has announced the launch of its latest gaming title, Buffalo Power Megaways.
In an exciting twist on Playson’s popular hit, Buffalo Power: Hold and Win, the game offers players even more ways to win with the Megaways mechanic.
Mountain peaks act as Scatters, providing a minimum of 12 free spins when appearing in groups of three or more during the main game.
Playson head of product Vsevolod Lapin said: “We’re charging into view with a jam-packed new gaming title designed to ramp up the thrills with the Hold and Win Bonus Game.”
Booongo reveals new Wolf Night slot
Booongo, the global online slots developer, has ventured into the wild in search of huge wins in its latest hit Wolf Night.
The 5×3, 25-line slot sees the creatures of the night filling the reels, from deer and eagles to owls and more, as well as the majestic wolves that prowl the grid.
The wolf also acts as a wild throughout the base play, while mountains act as a scatter, which only land on the three middle reels.
Booongo’s Yuriy Muratov said: “Combining both a Hold and Win and Free Spins mode with wild multipliers, there are more opportunities than ever for players to win big.”
Blueprint Gaming upgrades Rick and Morty title
Blueprint Gaming’s critically acclaimed branded title, Rick and Morty™ Wubba Lubba Dub Dub, has been added to the company’s Jackpot King library of games following popular demand.
The slot that follows the antics of the animated duo has now integrated the industry-leading progressive jackpot system, offering even more entertainment for players in this sci-fi odyssey.
Rick and Morty™ Wubba Lubba Dub Dub was first released in 2020 and built in partnership with licence holder Warner Bros. consumer products.
Blueprint Gaming’s Jo Purvis said: “We’ve just made Rick and Morty™ Wubba Lubba Dub Dub even more entertaining by incorporating our Jackpot King functionality to the gameplay.”