This week in B2B news (18 August)
All of the latest news from the supplier side of the industry, including updates from White Hat Studios, Evoplay and Push Gaming
Evoplay makes Portugal debut
Evoplay has launched in the Portuguese market with Solverde.
Evoplay will bring 30 of its games to the operator, with the deal adding to recent agreements made in Croatia and Italy.
Vladimir Malakchi, CCO at Evoplay, said: “We are delighted to join forces with esteemed Portuguese operator Solverde.pt to deliver an unmatched gaming experience to an even wider audience.”
Américo Loureiro, director at Solverde, added: “The addition of Evoplay’s captivating slot games will undoubtedly please our players as we look to provide our audience with a captivating and entertaining collection that fits their preferences.”
Push Gaming strikes Betway deal
Push Gaming has agreed a partnership with Betway.
The supplier’s portfolio will initially be available in the UK and Mexican market, with further global expansion to follow.
Fiona Hickey, director of new business and markets at Push Gaming, said: “This landmark deal with Betway is the perfect way to consolidate the fantastic work all our teams have been producing.
“Given Betway’s position at the top of the industry in a considerable number of markets, it’s been fantastic working with them on this integration and I’m sure we’ll have many years of success together.”
Anthony Werkman, CEO of Betway Group, added: “We are proud to announce the addition of Push Gaming’s portfolio across several of our key markets.
“At Betway, we strive to bring our customers the finest and most innovative gaming content and partnering with Push Gaming aligns perfectly with our goal of giving our players more exciting games to enjoy.”
White Hat Studios launches in West Virginia
White Hat Studios has launched in West Virginia as it continues its North American push.
The slots provider has headed to the Mountain State following last week’s expansion into New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Andy Whitworth, CEO at White Hat Studios, said: “We are thrilled to be entering West Virginia and further expanding our impressive reach within the US. This latest market entry means we are now active in every regulated state, a remarkable feat and we are proud of our dedicated and talented team for making it happen.
“White Hat Studios represents quality, whether that is through the record-breaking rate at which we have entered the US, the gaming experiences we provide or the numerous awards that recognise our consistent achievements.”
Armalytix hires new head of gaming
Armalytix has appointed Jeremy Lever as head of gaming.
Joining from Experian, the compliance expert moves to the UK financial services firm to lead its growth in the igaming sector following Buzz Bingo Group’s adoption of Armalytix’s platform.
Lever said: “A few months back I was speaking to Kirsty Caldwell, William Hill’s former head of compliance, who now successfully runs BetSmart Consulting. She excitedly told me about an incredible new platform she’d just started working with which was making a significant difference in the competitive AML and player protection space.
“This led to a conversation with the founders, who showed me what Armalytix could do for the gaming industry. I’m hugely excited to get going and start demonstrating the power and potential of Armalytix’s proprietary igaming products to the wider industry.”
Richard McCall, CEO of Armalytix, added: “Following the success of our work delivering financial risk checks for Buzz Bingo, demand for our affordability solution has steadily grown as the industry gears up greater regulation in the space. Therefore, I’m delighted to welcome Jeremy onboard to build on the great work done by our gaming team here. He brings a wealth of experience in the sector and I’m confident he’ll take us to new heights.”
1×2 Network granted Michigan licence
1×2 Network has been granted a full supplier’s licence by the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
The supplier was granted approval in Ontario last year, with the latest licence award representing a continued expansion in North America.
Kevin Reid, 1X2 Network CEO, said: “We’re immensely proud to bring out content to the US and Michigan represents one of the first states to fully appreciate the powerful opportunities for regulated igaming.
“We share Michigan’s belief in the sector’s future being in regulation, and we welcome the challenge to strengthen our position in the US among such exciting competition.”
Delasport agrees Videoslots partnership
Delasport has signed a multi-service partnership with Videoslots.
The move will see the supplier provide several services to the operator, with Delasport handling bet processing as well as 24×7 trading and risk management.
Rosaire Galea Cavallaro, VP at Delasport, said: “Adding such an impressive, trusted and innovative partner to our portfolio is yet another big achievement for us this year. We’re grateful to Videoslots for trusting us with all their brands and I believe our partnership will flourish even further in the future.”
Ulle Skottling, deputy CEO at Videoslots, said: “This is a great expansion step for us and we’re glad we get to do it with an experienced partner like Delasport.”
1spin4win marks August with four slot releases
1spin4win has launched three slots this month, with a fourth due to debut before September.
The supplier has already released Wild Lady Cash 10, Hold the Gold and Landy Candy 100, with Book of Knights to follow on 31 August.
Olga Hlukhouskaya, 1spin4win head of business account managers, said: “In our games, we strive to deliver retro and classical gaming experiences combined with high-quality math and simple yet engaging mechanics.
“Over the past year, our studio has seen a +613% growth in bets count, capturing more and more engaging players worldwide. We’re also gearing up for three new releases in September.”