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Relocation Paying off for Spielbank Berlin
Norway - CT Gaming cruising with Seagaming CT Gaming continues to expand its market reach with new installations aboard cruise ships with partner Seagaming. A variety of slot machines from the manufacturer's rich portfolio were purchased by the Norwegian company and are already available at Holland Norway Lines, traveling between Norway, Kristiansand and Eemshaven in Holland.
"This is a natural continuation of our market presence with Seagaming, which began six years ago. Today, over 100 CT Gaming slot machines are installed alongside our CMS Rhino solution and contribute to the strong business results of the Seagaming company", commented Nikola Nenkov, Regional Sales Manager at CT Gaming.
Italy - Greentube partners with Eurobet Greentube has bolstered its position in Italy after agreeing to a partnership with Eurobet. Players of the Entain-owned operator will gain access to a host of Greentube games, including classic slots Book of Ra, Lucky Lady’s Charm and Dolphin’s Pearl deluxe.
The brand will also be able to enjoy newer Greentube titles including Diamond Link and Cash Connection series of slots. Italy has long been a key market for Greentube, with key acquisitions in the region recently including Capecod and Admiral Sport. The Eurobet partnership looks to continue to grow its market penetration, whilst also furthering the relationship with Entain Gaming Group.
David Bolas, Commercial Director at Greentube UK, said: “This is another very important step that Greentube has taken in strengthening its position as one of the top content providers in Italy.”
Greece - MGM sweeps back into Elliniko IR Hard Rock International looks to have reingnited the stalled €6bn Elliniko resort casino destined for Greece with a concession agreement to operate a casino. The IRC Athens consortium, including GEK TERNA and Hard Rock, has secured the licence for the next 30 years at a price of €150m.
Hard Rock was beaten in the initial tender for the casino by Mohegan International in 2019. Hard Rock contested the tender, but Mohegan held strong before eventually pulling out of the project. Hard Rock is now understood to hold 51 per cent of the project with Greek construction giant GEK TERNA holding 49 per cent. The consortium will invest €950m on developing the casino, a hotel, a conference center and a sports facility.
The project will now need the seal of approval from the Greek government with the aim of building permits being issued by early 2023. The build is likely to take three years.
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Spielbank Berlin relocated to the capital’s Kurfurstendamn in 2021 after first opening its doors in 1975 and is performing strongly despite Covid interruptions.
A year after relocating to its new location in Kurfürstendamm, Spielbank Berlin has shifted into the black. With an average of 500 visitors a day, the newest of the four locations in the capital ranks second amongst the competition.
Gerhard Wilhelm, Spokesman of the Management Board of Spielbank Berlin, said: “Te traditional Spielbank Berlin and the Kurfürstendamm belong together. Te response from Berliners and their guests from all over the world is overwhelming. Te exposed location on the Kurfürstendamm corner of Uhlandstraße creates a high frequency, and the modern interior design combined with the attractive range of games have developed magnetic forces.” Kurfürstendamm is the lifeline of City West and one of the most famous streets in the world. Te boulevard is characterised by trade and gastronomy and is a must for tourists. Every year, millions of people visit the Kudamm, as Berliners call it, and stroll there not only for the
Evoplay signs landmark agreement with Fortuna Entertainment
Czechia
Evoplay has announced its latest expansion deal with Fortuna Entertainment Group (FEG). Te long-term deal was signed to enable the supply of a range of Evoplay’s top- performing games to Fortuna’s first brands, including its Croatian-facing PSK Casino.
Following the agreement, PSK Casino will have access to 43 games from Evoplay’s portfolio - 31 slots and 12 instant games, including recent hits Penalty Shoot-Out, and long-term staples Ice Mania and Jelly Boom, which were designed specifically to facilitate the preferences of local players.
In addition, the two sides have also agreed to join forces in organising tournament activities for PSK Casino players. In a move that is set to reflect its long-term plans
numerous shops and entertainment, but also for the architectural and cultural highlights.
Klaus-Jürgen Meier, CEO of AG City, the working group of traders in City-West, added: “Te world-famous Kurfürstendamm is a way of life, a cultural scene and a marketplace for Berlin and the world. We are very pleased that Spielbank Berlin has chosen this location and thus increases the attractiveness of the boulevard.”
Te location has a play area of approximately 1,000sqm. Upstairs there ae five tables (two American Roulette and Blackjack tables each, as well as an Ultimate Texas Hold’em table). In addition, there are 40 TouchBet roulette stations and on the ground floor are 100 slots. A varied gastronomic offer rounds off a visit to the casino on Ku’damm, and the lounge area in the rotunda where its wide view over the Kurfürstendamm is popular with guests.
together, Evoplay and FEG aim to continue expanding together across the operator’s key markets, with Romania expected to follow.
Commenting on the launch, Vladimir Malakchi, CCO at Evoplay, said: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to work in collaboration with one of the largest casino groups in Eastern Europe, Fortuna Entertainment Group. We have planned a variety of gamification activities for the year ahead, and by partnering with FEG, we expect to reach more players than ever before. We look forward to a cumulative cooperation that is soon to be strengthened by joining forces with other Fortuna’s networks throughout the globe”
Mekinic Bozo, Brand & Sponsorship Manager at PSK added: “We are thrilled to have a developer with Evoplay’s credentials join our network of partners, and are so excited to have the opportunity to provide our players with their unique collection of game products.”
Malta
Evolution Malta has entered into an agreement to acquire the entire issued share capital of Nolimit City Holding for an upfront consideration of €200m. With earn-outs of up to €140m the total consideration can amount to up to €340m, payable in cash.
Nolimit City is a producer of online slots games that has created its own niche in the market. Nolimit City games stand out and offer players a unique, graphically rich playing experience. Nolimit City titles include award-winning games such as Mental, San Quentin and East Coast/West Coast.
Te acquisition is in line with Evolution’s strategy of being the world’s number one provider of online casino games, supplying its customers with the best gaming content. With the Nolimit City brand, Evolution extends its portfolio of world leading slot brands that already includes NetEnt, Red Tiger and Big Time Gaming.
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