This week in B2B news (25 August)

Rivalry introduces esports same-game parlays

Rivalry will offer same-game parlays for various esports as part of a new product launch for the operator.

The firm will allow players to combine multiple bets in order to potentially get a bigger payout while betting on League of Legends, Counter-Strike and Dota 2 matches.

Steven Salz, Rivalry co-founder and CEO, commented: “Finding success among millennial and Gen Z customers means being first to introduce new sports wagering experiences at the edge of technical and product innovation where this audience lives. ‘Same Game Combos’ brings one of the most popular bets on the board to an audience of deeply engaged esports fans while extending Rivalry’s position at the vanguard of betting entertainment.”

David King, Rivalry director of product design, added: “It’s important to add depth to our products and more options for our users. We are building for an under-30 demographic that have high expectations for the entertainment products they consume. Delivering on that level of entertainment, while creating a meaningful user experience, adds material value to the Rivalry platform.”

Mindway AI agrees BetCity partnership

Mindway AI has struck a partnership with BetCity

The responsible gaming solutions supplier will increase player protection for the Netherlands-based operator.

Rasmus Kjaergaard, CEO of Mindway AI, said: “We are thrilled to partner with BetCity. By combining our expertise in early detection of at-risk and problem gambling with BetCity’s innovative online gaming platform, we can provide a comprehensive and effective solution that prioritises player protection and minimises the risks associated with gambling-related harm.”

Iris den Boer, BetCity’s head of responsible gaming development and research, noted: “We are excited to partner with Mindway AI as one of the leading operators in the Netherlands. Together with the expertise of Mindway and its innovative product, we are convinced we can take the next step in responsible gaming. By detecting problematic behaviour in an early stage, we can now contribute to our responsible gaming mission even better.”

Australia launches self-exclusion register

The Australian government has launched its self-exclusion register, BetStop.

The service allows players to register and prevent themselves gambling with Australia-licensed online and phone betting operators.

Self-exclusion periods last from three months up to a lifetime and requires operators to stop consumers from placing a bet, opening a new account and sending marketing messages.

Players can apply to remove themselves from the register but only after the first three months of the self-exclusion period.

StakeLogic opens Netherlands live casino studio

Stakelogic Live has launched a new studio with Dutch operator Bingoal.

The live casino supplier’s Chroma Key Studio will use a green screen and allow Bingoal to deliver branding onto game tables.

Olga Bajela, CCO at Stakelogic Live, said: “Launching our Chroma Key Studio in the Netherlands is a major milestone for Stakelogic Live. It allows us to offer operators unrivalled branding and customisation of tables so that they can offer truly unique and engaging player experiences.

“That this can be offered to multiple operators from a single table means this is infinitely scalable, benefitting both Stakelogic Live and the operators that partner with us. We are thrilled to be debuting our Chroma Key Studio with Bingoal and for its players to be the first to enjoy the more deeply branded experience it can now offer.”

Dany Salmon, casino product manager at Bingoal, added: “Live casino is hugely popular in the Netherlands and as an operator, it’s important for us to stand out and deliver unique experiences to our players.

“Using Stakelogic Live’s Chroma Key Studio allows us to do this in a way that strengthens the relationship between our brand and the player – building trust and the association between players and Bingoal as being the go-to destination for live content in the Netherlands.”

Swintt links up with ZEAL Network

Swintt has announced a new deal with ZEAL network.

Swintt will launch a series of games across ZEAL Network’s platforms, including jackpot titles Cleopatra’s Pearls and Seven Seven Pots and Pearls.

Lars Kollind, head of business development at Swintt, said: “While Swintt has been working in the German market for some time now, we’re always looking out for good opportunities to strengthen our presence by collaborating with quality online operators – and ZEAL Network certainly fit the bill in this respect.”

Julian Tietz, managing director at ZEAL Instant Games, commented:  “Virtual slot games are becoming increasingly important in the gambling sector and will continue to establish themselves as a crucial business model in the lottery segment.

“For this reason, we are proud to be able to offer our players an extensive selection of exciting online games. We are pleased to be able to sustainably expand our portfolio through the cooperation with Swintt, which is internationally known for its innovative games offering. We are very much looking forward to the cooperation.“

Gaming Groups adds Skywind Group to partner portfolio

Gaming Corps has penned a deal with Romania’s Skywind Group.

The partnership will see the Swedish developer’s games launch across several Skywind websites.

Danielle Calafato, Gaming Corps’ CCO, remarked: “We are proud to enter this agreement with Skywind, which has a very strong footing in the Romanian market, and we are pleased to have the opportunity to make our enjoyable suite of games available to even more players. This is another significant step forward for us in Romania, and I look forward to what I’m sure will be a very successful partnership.”

Daniela Asaftei, head of CRM of Skywind Group added: “We are delighted to be able to offer Gaming Corps’ exciting and modern games to our players. This will allow us to expand our offering and present players with even more premium casino and video games as we further strengthen our brands.”