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Clarion respond to industry by moving
Following an ongoing customer consultation programme, Clarion Gaming has responded to requests from its international community of decision to postpone the co-located 2021 which were scheduled to open at the end of June. Based on requests from its customer base the next edition of ICE London will take place at ExCeL London (1-3 February 2022) alongside iGB Live! will retain its traditional dates (28 September-1 October, RAI, Amsterdam) and in the process help kick-start the recovery for gaming communities in Europe. Stuart Hunter, Managing Director, Clarion Gaming, said: “Both the ICE London and iGB because they have consistently worked with, and listened to, the needs of their respective customers.
“The soundings we’ve taken and the ongoing conversations we are having with exhibitors of all sizes across both events have shown continued Exhibitors have expressed a desire to put the experiences of the last 12 months behind them
IGT and FanDuel bring omnichannel sports betting to Michigan
IGT‘s PlaySports platform is powering the recently- launched FanDuel Sportsbook mobile app in Michigan, the latest US state to introduce regulated online sports betting and iGaming. Also, proven IGT PlayDigital PlayCasino games such as Fortune Coin, Cleopatra, Game King and IGT Blackjack can now be enjoyed by online players throughout Michigan via FanDuel Casino. These deployments complement the FanDuel Sportsbook at MotorCity Casino in Detroit that opened in March 2020. “IGT’s PlaySports technology and experienced team have helped FanDuel Group continue to grow in the U.S. and maintain its position as America’s #1 Sportsbook,” said Niall Connell, Senior Vice President, General Manager FanDuel Sportsbook. “With the launch of FanDuel Sportsbook app in Michigan, sports fans throughout the State have added choice and convenience for when and where they engage with their favorite sports teams and online casino games.”
and instead focus their collective energy and creativity into making the 2022 editions into memorable in-person celebrations.”
POSITIVE REACTION
The decision to return in February 2022 has been welcomed by industry leading brands. Aristocrat Gaming’s General Manager – EMEA, Erik van den Berg,said: “Aristocrat has maintained market leading investment in the design and development of new slot content and hardware throughout the global pandemic and has a number of new innovations we’re excited to share with our operating partners.” “Nevertheless, we are fully behind Clarion Gaming’s view that people’s safety and comfort welcome this decision. Returning ICE to its traditional February window offers much more chance of a return to normality with a vibrant, sector we all serve.”
MAGNIFIED
Stuart Hunter concluded: “As a team we cannot wait for what will be two momentous events, and we are totally focused on helping all sectors of the industry bounce back from what has been
an horrendous year. ICE London and sister event shoulder with their communities and the team is ready and primed to help our loyal stakeholders wherever they are and, in any way possible.” “To best service our customers during the offerings and expanded our digital publishing investment in the development of new commercial channels for our customers, the team has spent the last nine months developing, technology platform to serve the international gaming industry year-round, alongside the launch of invitation-only executive summits, matching key buyers and sellers, curated to meet the needs of all sectors of the business” “Our next major live trade shows will be IGB excited to get the gaming community back together at a physical event and our autumn shows are well placed and on a safe timeline to do that. We will be vastly expanding the product offering at those shows and introducing many new features. I am looking forward to introducing a series of exciting new developments to the industry over the next few weeks.”
Design Works Gaming expands UK presence with William Hill deal
Games from leading casino content studio Design Works Gaming (DWG) are now available to William Hill players in the UK after the two companies reached a major new partnership agreement.
Titles such as DWG classic Tiger Palace, and non-spinning LuckyTap game Test Your Strength are now live with the operator. The deal also sees DWG providing bespoke games, including online scratchcards, Ahmun Ra and Book of Giza Gold, to William Hill. The content is live via SG Digital’s OpenGaming platform. DWG has enjoyed a strong start with William Hill, with games – including festive favourite Santa Pays – performing well over the holiday period.
Design Works Gaming CEO Troy Zurawski said: “As we continue to expand our European footprint, we are thrilled to be working with William Hill in the UK. This partnership is another important step for Design Works Gaming, with more content on the way.
“We have found that UK players have taken very quickly to our games, particularly our classic-Vegas ‘stepper’ slots and online scratchcards. These titles are the result of years of work and it is a real honour to be able to present them to William Hill players
DWG continues to expand its presence in the UK, offering operators in the market a wide range of RMG content which has been tried and tested in social casinos, ensuring a higher rate of success.
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