ONLINE NEWS Push Gaming signs partnership with
Push Gaming has signed a partnership with 888casino. The partnership will see 888casino host an initial selection of the Push Gaming’s slots titles including Jammin’ Jars, Jammin’ Jars 2, Razor Shark, Mystery Museum and Wild Swarm. This agreement will enhance the exposure of Push Gaming’s games across a range of global markets which 888casino operates within, starting with the UK. The deal is the latest high-profi le alliance for Push Gaming, having recently tied up with Betsson, while already counting among its partners the likes of Casumo, LeoVegas, Entain and The Rank Group.
Push Gaming continues to build on the growth momentum gained from 2020’s acquisition of an MGA and UKGC-licensed platform, and is
quality of our content and our player-fi rst approach in everything we do.
“888 is one of the world’s leading online betting and gaming companies and our partnership presents a fantastic opportunity to build on our recent successes, with our exposure in key markets signifi cantly enhanced.”
furthering its expansion ambitions across Europe with several new market entries prepared for the coming months.
Fiona Hickey, head of sales at Push Gaming, said: “It’s another deal with another tier-one partner. We’re delighted that these are the types of agreements we’re signing – it’s testament to the
OpenBet launches mobile sports betting with FanDuel in New York
OpenBet has deployed its mobile sports betting technology in New York for its long-term partner, FanDuel, on the fi rst day of the newly-regulated market opening. Mobile sports betting offi cially launched on January 8 after the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) approved FanDuel and three other licensees to begin operations in America’s fourth most populous state. This latest launch further strengthens the partnership between OpenBet and FanDuel,
with the Flutter Group brand now entrusting the sports betting provider’s technology across 13 US states. In addition to New York, FanDuel also utilizes OpenBet’s platform within Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.
Leo Perrotta, vice president, OpenServices at OpenBet, said: “We’re ecstatic that New Yorkers can fi nally enjoy legalized mobile sports betting,
as well as grateful for the opportunity to work alongside FanDuel once again to deliver our market-leading technology. “The huge potential that New York offers for the sports betting industry has been well-documented. Facilitating FanDuel’s launch on day one of the market opening was incredibly important to us and we’re excited to bring safe and responsible betting experiences to a wealth of payers across the Empire State.”
Playtech partners with NorthStar Gaming
Playtech has announced the signing of a new strategic partnership with NorthStar Gaming. Following the completion of regulatory approvals and the licensing process, NorthStar Gaming will be ready to launch Playtech’s IMS Platform, Casino, Live Casino, Poker and Bingo software to Canadian audiences. Playtech’s IMS platform will provide NorthStar Gaming with an industry leading offering across multiple products.
“NorthStar Gaming is thrilled to be the exclusive Canadian partner in the media and publishing sector with Playtech, the world’s leading gambling technology supplier,” said Michael Moskowitz, Chief Executive Offi cer and founding partner, NorthStar Gaming. “Playtech’s industry-leading suite of tools will give us an unmatched edge in the marketplace, given our proprietary content and localization – something we know consumers are looking for.”
Mor Weizer, chief executive offi cer at Playtech, said: “We are delighted to announce
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our partnership with NorthStar Gaming as it prepares to launch its market leading online gaming business in Canada. Our success is driven by strategic partnerships with industry leading operators around the world and we are excited to partner with a leading entertainment company like NorthStar Gaming. At Playtech, we are driven to deliver a sustainable, commercially viable and engaging entertainment experience – for the benefi t of all stakeholders.”
Following the 2021 announcement of NorthStar Gaming as a made-in-Ontario online betting brand and sportsbook, the company partnered with TorStar Corporation. Through this partnership, NorthStar Gaming will be able to use its data-led media solutions, news, sports sites, and social properties to provide customers with an all-encompassing online casino and sports betting experience.
AGS acquires Lucky Lucky
Blackjack side bet
AGS has announced that it has acquired the Lucky Lucky blackjack side bet from Aces Up Gaming.
John Hemberger, senior vice president of Table Products, said: “With more than 1,000 units across the country, Lucky Lucky is an established and high- performing side bet that supercharges the base game of blackjack for a one-of-a-kind player experience,” “Popular in both e-Tables and online gaming formats, Lucky Lucky’s appeal extends beyond the traditional brick-and-mortar live table game environment, making it a natural next-step to introduce with a progressive. We believe Lucky Lucky will further cement our position as the leading provider of blackjack progressive content in the industry.”
Lucky Lucky is a side bet that totals the player’s cards with the dealer’s up-card to trigger paytable outcomes. At the start of each hand, players may place the Lucky Lucky wager in addition to the underlying blackjack wager. Each player receives their fi rst two cards, which are added to the dealer’s up-card to create a three-card total; odds are paid if the total is nineteen or higher.
Talya Benyamini, VP B2C Casino at 888, said: “We are excited to be partnering with Push Gaming to strengthen our content offering as part of our product-leadership strategy. Push Gaming’s award-winning titles will add to our existing portfolio of casino games, helping us to deliver on our commitment of offering players an entertaining and varied gaming experience. We look forward to working with Push Gaming in the coming months.”
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