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Microgaming creates first mobile millionaire
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icrogaming’s Mega Moolah progressive jackpot slot created two instant millionaires in the space of one week. The first lucky player scooped over €3 million, and just seven days later the jackpot was hit again at
$1 million NZD, creating the world’s first ever mobile slot millionaire. The staggering €3,036,433.21 jackpot was hit by a German Casino La Vida player. With a guaranteed prize pool of one million, Mega Moolah’s jackpot was
automatically re-set and a mere seven days later, a Royal Vegas player on his mobile device struck lucky, taking home a total of $1,062,335.94 NZD. The Marketing Manager at Royal Vegas commented: “We are thrilled that it’s a
Royal Vegas player that has become the first ever mobile slot millionaire.” Roger Raatgever, CEO of Microgaming, said: “Creating the first ever mobile millionaire is a huge milestone for Microgaming and furthermore the industry as a whole. As the mobile gaming
sector continues with its remarkable growth, this will be the first of many players to win big through their mobile or tablet device.”
Realistic signs with Paddy Power
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ealistic Games has signed a deal to supply online gaming content to Paddy Power’s Mobile Games sites. The high quality, on-demand, HTML games include roulette, blackjack, five 5-reel slots and seven 3-reel ones,
with more to be delivered through the year. All are specifically designed for iPhones and iPads, as well Android phones and tablets. Among the 14 games are the popular slots Pirate Radio, Tutankhamun, Snakes and Ladders, Bullseye and Pentagram. They will be delivered on Realistic Games’ own in-house ReGaL server, via an Openbet RGI integration. The company’s commercial director, Andy Harris, said the Wantage-based company were delighted to have tied up the multi-year deal with the Irish bookmaker, adding: “This fits in perfectly with our strategy of partnering with industry-leading operators around the world – and they don’t come any bigger or better than Paddy Power. They are very much aligned with us in terms of our focus on mobile and belief that the channel is the key to future success in eGaming. I’m confident this will be a great deal for both parties.” Paddy Power has put in place a significant marketing campaign to support the launch. Mobile Games Manager Lucinda Kelly, said: “We’re very excited about the new Mobile Games and very pleased to have partnered with Realistic Games. Their passion, product knowledge, and understanding of the industry was crucial in our decision to select them, and I’m convinced our customers are going to love their games.” Realistic Games are also going to be providing Flash games to Paddy Power on their traditional PC Games website.
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opjack Games has signed a new partnership with international betting platform PlanetWin365. This agreement means that PlanetWin365 can now offer its players the Topjack Games suite of guaranteed jackpot games,
including slots, roulette, keno, instant lotto, bingo, video poker and scratch cards - all of which offer life-changing jackpots, insured by a Lloyds of London broker. “We are absolutely over the moon to sign this deal with PlanetWin365,” said
Topjack Games’ CEO, Nick Lynes. “It’s a fabulous brand and the perfect partner for Topjack Games. As well as enjoying a full suite of sports betting options, PlanetWin365 players will now be able to play for guaranteed multimillion dollar jackpots.”
PlanetWin365 CEO Paolo Tavarelli said: “Offering customers the chance to play
for a multi-million dollar jackpot on all game types not just on slots, without needing to provide the player liquidity, makes great business sense. In Topjack Games we didn’t only find great skills, but also great projects and human values.”
Topjack and PlanetWin365 Team Up
Cubeia Launches Social Poker Network
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oftware development company Cubeia has unveiled Cubeia Social, a social poker network enabling anyone to create and run their very own social poker site. Cubeiam Social has a fully-responsive HTML5 poker client that runs on most mobile devices and computers and is compatible with all operating systems and major browsers. A hassle-free sign-up process allows operators to quickly get up and running with a minimum of fuss and technical know-how. Based on Cubeia’s commercial poker platform, the Cubeia Social network boasts straight-forward website integration and a WordPress plugin. It also offers ‘skinning’ and other brand customisations with CCS to achieve a unique experience for an operator’s players within the shared network. Currently in a BETA release, Cubeia Social handles all the behind-the-scenes
technical aspects of the game, which allows operators to concentrate on promoting their site and brand. Operators then receive a share of all revenue generated by their players. Games on offer for operators include Texas Hold’em, fixed, pot and no-limit ring games, multi-table tournaments and sit ‘n go’s. Multi-tabling is also available. Cubeia is planning to introduce an achievement system and leaderboards for maximum player retention, complete Facebook integration and operator-specific tournaments and tables.
54 JUNE 2013
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