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Gauselmann Group receives licence for virtual slot- machine gaming


The Gauselmann Group is one of the first providers to be granted a licence to operate virtual slot-machine games.


Since the beginning of August, the Eastern Westphalian company has been authorised to offer its popular and successful slot-machine games online in Germany under the domain www.merkur-spiel.de and thus legally provide first-class gaming fun on the worldwide web. The Gauselmann Group filed the application for permission to offer virtual slot-machine games with the Saxony-Anhalt State Administration Office back in July 2021.


Markus Ettlin, management spokesperson of Merkur Sportwetten GmbH, said: “We have been waiting in the wings for some time with our range of virtual slot-machine games under the ‘Merkur Spiel’ brand. So we are all the more enthusiastic that we can now offer our online players the chance to enjoy the same Merkur classics that have been played millions of times at our bricks-and-mortar venues.” “This approval is an important and big step for us towards becoming the best omnichannel provider in the whole of Europe.” The offering of virtual slot-machine games


Spinomenal secures B2B UKGC licence


Spinomenal has secured its B2B licence from the UKGC to open further opportunities within one of the world’s premium markets.


Spinomenal’s slot games will now be available to UK operators including Lucky Jack – Lost Jungle, Wolf Fang, Demi Gods III as well as the shared Spinomenal Universe.


complies with the legal requirements set out in the State Treaty on Gambling. The licence certifies that the family-run corporate group fully complies with the regulatory and statutory requirements governing the operation of virtual slot-machine games. The Gauselmann Group is one of the few providers already connected to the “LUGAS” cross-state gambling supervision system introduced along with the State Treaty on Gambling. The virtual slot-machine games that will be offered under the “Merkur Spiel” brand in the future have also been tested and approved by the Saxony-Anhalt State Administration Office and thus also guarantee compliance with German legislation.


iSoftBet goes live with Eyas Gaming iSoftBet, part of IGT PlayDigital, has


established a partnership Eyas to provide the brand with its gaming services and products.


The agreement will see several of iSoftBet’s titles and third-party gaming content go live across Eyas’ network. Founded in 2020 by a group of iGaming industry veterans, Eyas is a UK-facing


The content provider now boasts gaming licences for a wave of the most highly coveted regulated territories. The UKGC licence joins approval from the Malta Gaming Authority, Sweden, Netherlands, and Romania. Retro Gaming, a classic slots studio powered by Spinomenal, is now also in a position to extend its reach and allow partners to diversify their offering. Olga Sirokha, Spinomenal’s head of partnerships, said: “Securing our UK gaming licence is a huge moment as it allows us to share our outstanding slots library with partners working in this prestigious market. Our Retro Gaming project is gaining momentum all the time and we expect this to accelerate now we’re able to target UK-licensed operators with its range of classic entertainment products.”


operator with a well-rounded team comprising of IT development, marketing, and customer operations, backed by the Gauselmann Group – Germany’s leading land-based slots manufacturer and arcade operator.


Lars Kollind, head of business


development at iSoftBet, said: “Off the back of this comprehensive partnership, Eyas’ customers are finally able enjoy our impressive proprietary games selection and third-party offering.


“Our pioneering games will now feature across Eyas’ sites – including Merkur Slots and Merkur Casino in the UK – and reach new audiences, helping us on our mission to further awareness about our multifaceted portfolio.”


Jack Anthony, head of product at Eyas, said: “We are thrilled with the deal that has been established, allowing us to offer iSoftBet’s high-quality slot titles across our various sites.


“We expect our customers to take full advantage of the brand’s efficient aggregation platform, which provides a vast selection of gaming products from a range of the industry’s leading suppliers.”


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