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Kiron Unveils Next-Gen Casino Suite in Landmark Launch with Light & Wonder
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Kiron Interactive, a leading global provider of virtual sports and numbers games, has officially unveiled its highly anticipated Next-Gen Casino suite in collaboration with industry giant Light & Wonder. This launch introduces two new titles: ROACH ROULETTE and CRAB ROULETTE with additional games and exclusive tier-one announcements on the horizon, including the highly anticipated PENGUIN PLUNGE and the debut of two groundbreaking sports-themed CRASH games, RODEO and ARM WRESTLING.
Kiron’s new content reflects its commitment to providing a diverse gaming portfolio that delivers cross-vertical player appeal, addressing the evolving gaming landscape and shifting player preferences while offering operator flexibility,
The games have been developed in partnership with creative studio Curious Games, whose team comprises an accomplished group of multiple Oscar and Bafta award-winning VFX and interactive entertainment veterans. The Curious Games team is committed to levelling up the graphical experience for players with the development of transformative gaming mechanics and alternative concepts. James Murray, Head of New Business Development at Kiron, said: “We’re hugely excited at the potential of our Next-Gen Casino suite. This strategic expansion not only enhances our product offering but also strengthens our position as a foremost provider of innovative, immersive and diversified gaming solutions.”
Steve Mayes, Digital Partnership Director at Light & Wonder, added: “Drivers of innovation, Kiron’s hyper-realistic games offer something truly unique to the platform, and we can’t wait to roll out their portfolio of exciting casino and virtual sports content.”
New Botswana Gambling Equipment Standards Now Available for Purchase
The Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) has officially announced the availability of newly published Gambling Equipment Standards, which were gazetted on April 12, 2024. These standards are now available for purchase, marking a significant step forward in the regulation and oversight of the gambling industry in Botswana. The newly released standards cover various aspects of gambling equipment, including casino equipment, monitoring and control systems, jackpot equipment, limited payout machines, and record-keeping software. This initiative aligns with the Gambling Authority’s ongoing efforts to ensure that gambling activities in Botswana
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are conducted in a fair, transparent, and regulated manner.
Stakeholders in the gambling industry, including casino operators, gaming equipment manufacturers, and software developers, are encouraged to purchase these standards to ensure compliance with the latest regulatory requirements. The publication of these standards demonstrates Botswana’s commitment to maintaining high standards in the gambling industry, promoting responsible gaming practices, and protecting consumers. The Gambling Authority continues to work closely with BOBS and other stakeholders to ensure the ongoing development and enforcement of these standards.
888Africa Partners with Checkd Dev in Africa
Checkd Dev, a sports betting technology specialist and part of Checkd Group, has expanded its Smart Acca product into the African market through a new partnership with 888Africa. This marks Checkd Dev’s first venture into Africa, with the innovative football accumulator betting tool now available in Angola and Zambia, with further rollouts planned across 888Africa’s platforms during the 2024-25 football season. The Smart Acca product, integrated into the Betlion and 888bets websites, is designed to enhance the accumulator betting experience for recreational players across Africa. Leveraging Checkd Dev’s advanced API, the product allows users to build accumulator bets tailored to the preferences and betting habits of African markets.
To enrich the betting experience, Smart Acca utilizes Opta data visualizations, providing key football metrics such as team form in an easily accessible format. The tool offers both a self-serve accumulator builder and a carousel of pre-built accumulator bets, all supported by official Opta data. These pre- selected bets can be added to a betslip with a single click, creating a seamless experience for bettors. Checkd Commercial Director, Andrew Grimshaw said: “We’re delighted to expand on our established UK Tier 1 Operator client base by working with such an experienced team like 888 Africa.
“We’re excited to continue Checkd Dev’s growth into multiple new emerging markets with this our first in Africa and working in a partnership with a team that really cares about improving customer experience has been very rewarding.
“As part of the first phase of roll out, the Smart ACCA product for Angola has been translated into Portuguese, with full translation capabilities there’s clearly further opportunity to deliver this into other betting territories.”
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