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Clarion Underlines April ICE Show Dates Clarion Gaming has confirmed to G3 that the event will not be postponed or
cancelled, but will continue as planned at ExCeL London in April 12-14, 2022.
ICE 2022 remains the largest gaming show on the planet, with existing customers and those on waiting lists taking additional space at the exhibition.
UK EXHIBITIONS
SPAIN – Zitro has secured a new location for its 88 Link in Galicia, in the Boiro gaming hall of the KirolBet brand. Zitro’s Allure cabinet includes three 27ins. Full HD screens. This cabinet also features the SynchroScreens multimedia system that synchronises the top screens creating n visual spectacle. KirolBet’s said: “Customers are receiving this novelty with great enthusiasm, since it is a different product that provides our customers with ways to play for multiple tastes”. As Angel Montes, from Zitro, says, “88 Link is consolidating in Galicia every day a little more in new gaming properties, so I want to thank KIROLBET for being part of this consolidation.”
SPAIN – OKTO has gone live with the Murcia-based arcade operator Recreativos Martin. The OKTO.WALLET, a fully cashless, secure, seamless, and licensed mobile-first payment solution available directly on gaming machines that is connected with the Casino Management System (CMS) of Jackpot Systems.
OKTO’s Country Manager for Spain, Nacho Frade, said: “We are honoured to be able to confirm that in partnership with Recreativos Martin and Jackpot Systems, we are making history in this extremely important and substantial market by providing players with a safe and secure mobile-first cashless payments experience. The OKTO.WALLET ticks a number of important boxes for operators, regulators and players alike. Our solution is entirely software- driven and because it provides a fast, smooth and trouble-free digital experience it connects with a younger adult demographic which in turn will increase the level of engagement, help to broaden the player base and stimulate arcade footfall.”
BELARUS – SOFTSWISS has launched 24/7 B2B Support for all Game Aggregator clients. Previously, requests received by the Game Aggregator team after midnight were handled only in the morning. Now, all clients will be able to get in touch with B2B Customer Support specialists at any time of the day. Currently, the Game Aggregator B2B Customer Support is bilingual: Russian and English. The customer support staff is always available via a Jira helpdesk, where Game Aggregator clients can create a request ticket. B2B support is priority- based: high priority goes to requests that have to do with many games not working correctly or winnings that need verification.
FRANCE – French operator Groupe Partouche published its annual results for the 2020/2021 financial year on January 26. The year was marked by a recovery in the second half, after more than six and a half months of closure, with a turnover of €255.7m that was very strongly marked by the health crisis linked to the Covid-19 epidemic.
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In the wake of a series of high profile exhibitor withdrawals from the ICE London 2022 show, Clarion Gaming has confirmed to G3 that the event will not be postponed or cancelled, but will continue as planned at ExCeL London in April 12-14, 2022.
“We respect the brands that have withdrawn from this year’s event and the reasons behind their decisions,” said Clarion Gaming’s Group Managing Director, Alex Pratt.
“We are aware that ICE is a critically important event and that Clarion Gaming has a duty of care to protect the interests of those who have chosen to withdraw from this year’s show. It’s a commitment that also holds true for the 450+ brands that have confirmed their participation in ICE and, after consultation with our customers, I can confirm that the show will go ahead as planned in April.
“I’d like to assure exhibitors that we will do everything we can to support the land-based sector to participate in this year’s ICE and, if that’s not possible, we will protect their stand allocation into 2023. We encourage exhibitors to contact Clarion to discuss their circumstances and we will seek to accommodate their needs on a client-by-client basis.
Playson secures Switzerland market entry with two deals
Switzerland
Playson is set to extend its reach across Europe after securing two deals in Switzerland, marking the company’s entry to the regulated market.
Playson has successfully completed the ISO audit, allowing the company to start integrating games with its new operator partners and are due to go live in the coming weeks.
Initially players will be offered access to more than 22 titles, including Book of Gold: Multichance, Buffalo Power: Hold and Win and Burning Wins: classic 5 lines. Over the coming months, Playson will
“We have spent a huge amount of time, energy and resources to ensure that the return of ICE is a more advanced spectacle than ever before,” stated Stuart Hunter, Managing Director of Clarion Gaming. “It’s been too long since the industry has been able to meet face-to-face and we look forward to bringing everyone together to experience the changes we have made over the last two years.”
“Te vast majority of the exhibitors and attendees have told us that they want the show to take place in April as planned and we will work with anyone in any way to make that happen,” stated Alex Pratt.
Stuart Hunter added: “I appreciate the focus on the withdrawals from the ICE show is making headlines, but the fact is that the show itself will not be materially smaller.
“We have 15 new exhibitors confirmed over the past week and we are supporting their decision to commit to the show in April. We have seen a 28 per cent increase in exhibitors on the affiliate side of the show and so we are committed to delivering an amazing event for the customers who want to attend ICE this year, while being respectful of the decision by many of the brands to withdraw from ICE 2022.”
enhance the offering with a regular flow of new titles.
Players in Switzerland will also benefit from Playson’s promotional tools, which distribute random Cash prizes across promotional campaigns, as well as its network tournaments that offer prize pools.
Blanka Homor, Sales Director at Playson, said: “We are excited to be launching our games in the Swiss market. Entering Switzerland is an important milestone in our strategy to supply to all European regulated markets.
“We have partnered with leading brands who have extensive knowledge of this market, which will help enhance our position in this new region,” commented Ms. Homor.
Poland
SYNOT Games enters the Polish iGaming market through a newly announced cooperation with Totalizator Sportowy, the owner of the only legal online casino in Poland, Total Casino.
SYNOT Games is debuting its slots like Book of Secrets, Fruit Awards, Hunter’s Spirit, and newest releases such as Respin Joker 81 or Buffalo Hunt for Polish players through the national operator´s casino network, Total Casino.
“Partnering with Totalizator Sportowy opens up a wholly new market for us. It’s our first entry into the Polish market, so healthy jitters are rightfully present. But we trust in the quality of our games; even though expectations are high, we know Polish players will not disappoint," said Ivan Kodaj, CEO at SYNOTGames.
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