This week in B2B news (6 June)
All the latest developments from the supplier side of the industry, including updates from GeoLocs, Altenar and Playtech
Evoplay expands into Bulgaria
Evoplay has entered into a partnership with casino operator Palms Bet to expand its presence in Bulgaria.
The deal will see 32 Evoplay titles available to Palms Bet players in the Balkan country.
Ihor Zarechnyi, Evoplay chief commercial officer at Evoplay, said: “This launch marks a significant step in our regional strategy, and we’re confident our titles will bring added value to Palms Bet’s online casino and resonate with players in Bulgaria.”
Matey Matev, Palms Bet chief operative officer, added: “Their imaginative game design and diverse portfolio align perfectly with our vision to provide top-tier entertainment and elevate the online experience for our players.”
GeoLocs strikes ARGOS partnership
GeoLocs has penned a deal with AI-powered identity verification platform ARGOS.
The strategic partnership plans to deliver a “comprehensive, integrated compliance solution” for operators working with GeoLocs.
Ben Scobie-Trumper, GeoLocs head of sales, said: “Our mission at GeoLocs has always been to enable operators to meet geolocation compliance requirements without compromising on user experience.
“Partnering with ARGOS strengthens that mission by expanding our ability to offer robust and reliable identity verification as part of a broader compliance solution.”
GR8 Tech to debut Heavyweight Club at iGB L!VE
Gr8Tech has announced it will be at iGB L!VE London with its new Heavyweight Club for operator partners.
Described as a “mindset”, the Heavyweight Club experience, complete with a bar, AR and competition is “a commitment to building, scaling and leading with focus and resilience”, according to the igaming solution provider.
Sergey Ghazaryan, GR8 Tech chief revenue officer, remarked: “We at GR8 Tech believe heavyweight ambitions deserve heavyweight solutions. Our job has always been to empower operators who want to lead, not follow – to give them the tools, technology and support to perform under pressure, scale with confidence and set new industry standards.”
Playtech pens deal with High Rollers
Playtech has struck a deal with High Rollers that will expand its footprint in Canada.
The strategic partnership will focus on Ontario and will allow Playtech’s technology to power High Rollers’ platform and brand.
Ben Clemes, High Roller CEO, said: “Playtech’s well-established technology will be instrumental to our mission of providing a world-class entertainment experience for our players.”
Sergey Harutyunyan, Playtech chief revenue officer, added: “Playtech’s technology is designed to support operators in regulated markets, and we look forward to working together to provide High Roller’s players with safe, innovative and engaging gaming experiences.”
QTech Games increases Spanish tech hubheadcount
QTech Games has expanded its Malaga-based premises as it looks to grow its staff to over 30.
There supplier is adding 17 new positions to the Costa de Sol hub, including graphic designer, tech support and team leads.
Philip Doftvik, QTech Games CEO, said: “It’s an extension of QTech’s ‘plan global, act local’ philosophy, selecting Spain and Malaga as the site for our flourishing tech hub precisely because of its unique place at the intersection of Europe and Africa, alongside its natural linguistic and thematic gateway to Latam.
“This Malaga hub has already brought even greater capacity to QTech Games’ tech organisation.”
Altenar to power Starcasino’s sportsbook in the Netherlands
Altenar has extended its long-term partnership with Starcasino to make its debut in the Netherlands.
Following the two firms’ ongoing successful pairing in Belgium, this deal will see Altenar power Starcasino’s sportsbook in the Dutch market, marking further growth across Europe for the software provider.
Alejandro Cazorla, senior sales manager at Altenar, said: “This growth reflects the strength of our sportsbook platform, built with the flexibility to innovate and the rigour to meet complex regulatory demands.”
Pieter van den Bos, Starcasino director, added: “We firmly believe that Altenar’s cutting-edge features, combined with Starcasino’s competitive odds and exclusive promotional tools, create a fresh and innovative betting experience tailored for sports enthusiasts in the Netherlands.”