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iSoftBet launches epic Viking slot adventure Thunder Shields

November 19, 2020 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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iSoftBet, the leading online games supplier and content aggregator, has released Nordic epic Thunder Shields, the first slot to feature a three-tiered jackpot within a ‘Hold and Win’ game.

The high production, action-packed Thunder Shields is iSoftBet’s fourth game to contain its highly popular Hold and Win mechanic, taking it to a new level with Booster Shields in the feature, Colossal Respins, Thunderstorm Prizes and Mystery Spins.

During base gameplay, a Hammer symbol acts not only as a Wild, but also triggers the Colossal Respin modifier, where giant symbols appear, covering up to four reels and leading to huge wins. The Mystery spins feature sees at least three reels land as stacked mystery symbols, which all reveal the same symbol for impressive win potential.

To trigger the Hold and Win Bonus, six or more Cash Shields need to land on the reels, awarding three respins. Every time a new shield lands, the respin counter resets. Thunder Shields’ Booster’s come into play during this mode, with different colour shields revealing a different modifier. This can be multiplier increases, collector shields to bank all money already on the board and clear it for more opportunities to win, as well as a Reel Boost, Cash Boost or Respins Boost, all of which further add to the thrill of battle during the Bonus Round.

Thunder Shields is the latest addition to iSoftBet’s growing slot offering, which has seen numerous Megaways and Hold and Win titles added this year, with Thunder Shields following Shining King Megaways in the supplier’s portfolio.

Mark Claxton, Head of Games at iSoftBet, said: “Thunder Shields sees our Viking warriors set sail on the high seas in search of treasure in our latest top performing Hold and Win game. Packed full of features, the bonus round has the potential to lead to massive wins.

“We’re thrilled with this title. We consistently strive to create unique content for a diverse range of demographics, and the development of our Hold and Win series of games has been a real point of pride this year.”

Stats Perform and NativeWaves Partner to Launch a New Second Screen Offering for Sports Fans

November 19, 2020 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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Stats Perform, the SportsTech leader in AI and data technology, and NativeWaves, a high-tech ultra-low latency streaming and high precision synchronization solutions company, today announced a new partnership and the launch of a new product that gives sports fans an enhanced viewing experience on their mobile devices.

The groundbreaking tool combines the data and analytic strengths of Stats Perform with the advanced streaming and multi-channel synchronization technology offered by solutions and media experience company NativeWaves. The new platform lets fans create their own personalized viewer experience, overlaying video angles they choose and the data and information they want to see, creating a unique second-screen experience that can be leveraged by broadcast and OTT providers.

Based in Austria, NativeWaves uses ultra-low latency streaming technology to deliver a high precision synchronization solution that allows audiences to choose what they want to see. It provides instant access to alternate camera angles, audio and data feeds without any lagging sequences or interruptions to enhance the viewing experience.

“We are really excited to be partnering with a global leader in sports data such as Stats Perform to bring this new captivating experience to sports enthusiasts worldwide,” adds Eva Wimmers, CEO of NativeWaves. “Combining the vast array of data, analytics and insights from Stats Perform with the technology from NativeWaves allows us to complement each other and create a unique experience that offers broadcasters a range of monetization opportunities.”

The product was made possible through collaboration with Stats Perform product incubator, which helped bring the latest AI-powered insights and content to the product. NativeWaves is part of Stats Perform’s Sports Partners Intelligence Network (SPIN), which connects top technology and consulting partners with Stats Perform’s leading data and SportsTech solutions to develop new offerings for the sports market. Stats Perform brings innovative sports solutions to life for betting, media and team/player performance and is a leader in leveraging AI to challenge how the games and players are measured. SPIN partners range from broadcast infrastructure providers to high-tech AI companies to system integrators and beyond, creating a robust partner ecosystem to meet the industry’s needs.

“Fans today want to craft and control their own viewing experience and we are thrilled to kick off this new partnership between Stats Perform and NativeWaves, which puts so much personalization power in the fingertips of fans,” Stats Perform Senior Vice President of Global Partners and Channels Wayne Ford said. “The new solution combines NativeWaves’ ultra-low latency streaming and synchronization capabilities with Stats Perform’s advanced data and sports insights, letting fans watch a match using the video angle and information they care about the most. This is the future of sports viewership and we are thrilled to kick off this project with NativeWaves.“

“The future of the fan experience is a personalized viewing experience where video is integrated with the most relevant data and analytics displayed at the appropriate time to dive deeper into the games we love,” Stats Perform Chief Innovation Officer Christian Marko said. “We are excited to launch this new offering which is providing the capability to choose the camera angle, statistics and analytics within the second screen experience and look forward to the continued collaboration with the NativeWaves team.”

The initial offering from Stats Perform and NativeWaves will target soccer and will be rolled out to select customers in the coming months. Moving forward, other sports will be included so that a wide range of fans can benefit from a unique and personalized second screen live viewing experience.

Dutch National Lottery to Split Lottery and Sports Betting Accounts

November 19, 2020 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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The Dutch National Lottery (Nationale Loterij) has announced that they are going to separate online accounts for sports betting and the lottery.

From 1 March 2021, customers will need to have separate accounts for the lottery and sports betting verticals since they will be subject to different laws under The Netherlands’ legislative changes.

The lottery’s Toto sports betting service will fall under the country’s new Remote Gambling Act, while lottery products such as Lotto, Eurojackpot and scratch cards will remain under the existing Gambling Act.

Betsoft Gaming Partners with BetBoom

November 18, 2020 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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Award-winning content provider Betsoft Gaming has partnered with the Russian sports betting operator BetBoom.

The resumption of many sporting events, following the lockdown caused by the pandemic, has seen increased levels of traffic among Russian facing operators for whom Betsoft games hold particular attraction and create engagement.

“Betsoft’s innovation and tailored game development continuously deliver excitement and entertainment to both established players and those new to gaming. We are happy to be able to provide this service to BetBoom through our constantly expanding portfolio,” Kai Botha, Marketing Manager at Betsoft Gaming, said.

“BetBoom clients demand only the best in gameplay. Working with content providers of Betsoft’s caliber ensures that we maintain our position as the preferred casino operator of choice,” Maya Nowak, Product Owner at BetBoom, said.

Satellite Streamed Lucky Six

November 18, 2020 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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NSoft has enabled fast delivery of its top tier product, draw-based game Lucky Six, through satellite streaming. The game is now available even in locations with low internet speed and poor connection.

This solution is an answer to growing customer needs in retail who are facing troubles with an internet connection. The satellite stream is performed via a shared channel and with no additional fee for the satellite steam service. Operators’ investment is at a minimum and the only requirements are a satellite dish antenna and a receiver.

Visualization of the game is delivered via satellite stream and low performing internet connection is sufficient for Hosted Windows NSoft Seven Shop for tickets printing.

Hosted Windows Shop drastically reduces time and resources for shop setup as it is a web browser shop that requires only 20 MB for print service installation. This solution is perfect for the area with a slow internet connection. All functionalities are the same as in the classic shop application.

The stunning design and attractiveness of the game remain even without additional customization.

To learn more about this service, contact the NSoft sales team at [email protected]

Team Alliance to launch FAN TOKEN on Socios.com

November 18, 2020 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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Swedish esports organisation Team Alliance have announced plans to launch an $ALL Fan Token on fan voting and rewards app Socios.com.
Alliance will make esports fan engagement history when they launch their first poll on Socios.com, with fans to be asked which game the organisation pick up a team in next.
$ALL Fan Tokens will give owners many benefits, including the right to vote in Alliance polls. Fan Token owners can also connect with other fans in Socios Chat and look forward to VIP rewards and exclusive club and sponsor promotions.
Alliance will become the fourth esports organisation to join the Socios.com platform following OG, Team Heretics and Natus Vincere. Major sports clubs, including FC Barcelona, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain have all also launched Fan Tokens.

Team Alliance, in partnership with Chiliz, have announced plans to launch an $ALL Fan Token on blockchain-based fan voting and rewards app Socios.com.

Alliance is a world-renowned esports organization fielding competitive players across some of the most popular video games in the world including DOTA2, Apex Legends, Super Smash Bros, Fortnite and TrackMania. Their Dota 2 team, headed by Jonathan “Loda” Berg, won The International 2013.

Alliance has become one of the most recognizable brands in esports, with acclaimed players such as Adam “Armada” Lindgren leading Smash and a Dota 2 legacy that has created countless memories for fans and players alike. Since its foundation in 2013, Alliance has had a Nordic focus and is based in Sweden. In 2016 Alliance became an independent, player-owned organization.

$ALL Fan Tokens will give owners many benefits, including the right to vote in Alliance polls. For the historic first poll, fans will be asked to choose which game the organisation picks up a team in next. Fan Token owners can also connect with other fans in Socios Chat and look forward to VIP rewards and exclusive club and sponsor promotions.

The maximum supply of $ALL Fan Tokens will be 5 million with a limited number to be made available at a fixed price of $1 in an initial flash sale to take place in the coming months. The date of the sale will be revealed soon. $ALL Fan Tokens will be available after the flash sale, but price will then be determined by demand.

Socios.com Fan Token partners include esports organisations Natus Vincere ‘NAVI’, Team Heretics, and OG as well as 13 major soccer clubs including FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus. Socios.com also has a global fan engagement partnership with MMA giants UFC, while fellow MMA organisation the Professional Fighters League (PFL) will launch a Fan Token in early 2021. Additional partnership announcements from esports and other sports are expected before the end of the year.

Details on when the $ALL Fan Token and more information about the historic first poll will be revealed in the near future.

Jonathan ‘Loda’ Berg of Team Alliance said, “I am extremely excited to announce that we are partnering with Socios.com to launch $ALL Fan Tokens.

“We exist for our fans and we want to give them a direct say in key decisions, such as which games we pick up and what we feature on our team jerseys. $ALL Fan Token will also give Alliance fans the chance to win a tonne of rewards and unique VIP experiences.

“The first poll, which will open as soon as we launch the $ALL Fan Token on Socios.com, is going to set a new milestone for fan engagement in esports. There’s going to be more details about the launch date and that huge first poll soon. Make sure you’re ready to cast your vote!

Alexandre Dreyfus, CEO & Founder of Chiliz and Socios.com, said: “We are delighted to welcome Team Alliance on board as the latest esports organization to join Socios.com.

“$ALL Fan Tokens are going to give fans a big say in the future of the organisation and real decision making power starting with the incredible first poll to choose which game Alliance will pick up a team in next. Fans can look forward to connecting with each other in Socios Chat, amazing VIP rewards plus exclusive promotions linked to Alliance and their sponsors”

Greentube-owned StarGames is preparing for German market entry

November 18, 2020 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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Greentube’s online gaming site StarGames, known in the industry as the first brand to offer the original Book of Ra title to online players in the German market, is set to apply for a nationwide licence in the country as new legislation comes into effect in July 2021.

The brand – now owned by Greentube Malta – has experience in the German market through its licensed operations in the federal state of Schleswig-Holstein. In anticipation of the expansion in the newly regulated German online gaming market, the operator recently released a landing page, which allows those interested to stay up-to-date with the latest developments around the brand.

As part of the preparations to enter the German market, StarGames is taking all steps necessary to ensure that its offering is compliant with the latest Responsible Gaming guidelines and regulations introduced to promote social responsibility and to minimise gambling-related harm. These new regulations include a “reality check” functionality, five-seconds spin intervals, cooling-off periods, a monthly deposit limit, stake and time limits as well as a ban on autoplay and progressive jackpots.

“We’re very excited about being able to fully operate in the regulated German market, and for players across the whole of Germany to be able to enjoy the fresh StarGames”, said Trevor De Giorgio, Managing Director of Greentube Malta. “We proved before in Schleswig-Holstein that we have the games, the technology, the knowhow and the security to offer players transparent, safe, top-quality gaming. While the new regulations certainly bring with them new challenges, we’re looking forward to once again delivering the best product and entertainment possible.”

Greentube Malta Ltd. will continue operating the brand, as it is currently doing in Schleswig-Holstein, and is currently applying for a Malta Gaming Authority licence. The company will also apply for a German online gaming licence as soon as such an opportunity will be made available.

Laszlo Pados, Brand Manager at Greentube, added: “There’s still a long way to go until the German market opens next July, but we’re already working on a lot of exciting features to make sure that the new version of StarGames.de will be a true market leader in the eyes of our customers.”

StarGames has yet to announce an official launch date for the new website, but updates on the new project can be found on the landing page.

Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – November 9-15

November 18, 2020 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! It was again an eventful week in the USA, despite the still-active virus attack.

Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news, new partnerships and new acquisitions. Read on and get updated.

Latest News

Americas Cardroom, the US-based online poker site, is bringing back its Mini Online Super Series (MOSS) from November 22 to December 6. The series includes over 150 events, with over $2.5 million in guaranteed prize money. There are two Main Events on the docket, Sunday, November 29, and Sunday, December 6. Both start at 3 pm ET and feature $250,000 in guaranteed prize money and $55 buy-ins.

Enthusiast Gaming Holdings is preparing to list its common shares on the NASDAQ Capital Market (NASDAQ). In advance of the anticipated listing on the NASDAQ, Enthusiast Gaming will file a Form 40-F Registration Statement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The listing of the Company’s common shares on the NASDAQ remains subject to the approval of the NASDAQ and the satisfaction of all applicable listing and regulatory requirements.

FlowPlay has announced that it has raised an additional $65,000 for the American Cancer Society (ACS) through its Vegas World in-game October fundraising campaign. The fundraiser is part of FlowPlay’s broader corporate giving programme and ongoing support for the ACS. This follows FlowPlay’s major fundraising milestone with the ACS over the summer, lifting its total raised for the organisation to $315,000.

The US gambling industry has won big at the polls, with three states authorising legal sports betting and three others either approving or expanding casino gambling. Among the states who are going to approve sports betting are Maryland, South Dakota and Louisiana. In addition, Virginia approved casino gambling in four locations, while Nebraska authorised adding casino games at its horse racing tracks, and Colorado expanded the number and type of casino games it can offer, along with eliminating some wagering limits.

Partnerships

Gaming-industry payments provider Mazooma has entered into a partnership with the leading financial data network, Plaid. The deal aims to bring an Instant Bank Transfer payment solution to igaming and sports wagering operators in certain regulated US states.

Crane Payment Innovations (CPI) has entered into a deal with the newly opened Circa Resort and Casino to supply its CPI SC Advance banknote validators and Easitrax Web Management System across the casino’s slot machines for the next seven years.

Sports streaming service DAZN has announced leading sports betting and gaming platform BetMGM as the exclusive odds provider for United States boxing broadcasts.

New Acquisitions

Affiliate marketing firm Raketech has announced an acquisition of US-based affiliate site americangambler.com (American Gambler). As a result of the acquisition, Raketech’s revenues within the US are expected to reach approximately 5-10% of the group’s total revenues in Q4 of this year. The agreed purchase price is EUR 5m.

Live audio content provider Entercom Communications Corp has acquired sports data and igaming affiliate platform QL Gaming Group in a $32m deal. The acquisition brings unrivaled data, analytics and insight-driven content to Entercom’s best-in-class sports broadcast stations, influential podcasts, and RADIO.COM, the fastest growing digital audio platform in America.

New Launchings

A new Hollywood-based esports team, which is backed by high profile celebrities, has announced its official launch. Named Team 33, the esports team is planning to enter major tournaments in popular games like Call of Duty, CS:GO, Valorant, World of Warcraft, Fortnite, League of Legends, Dota 2, Madden and FIFA. The team will have players from all over the globe.

BetMGM, a joint venture of GVC and MGM Resorts International, has successfully launched its new live casino product in partnership with Evolution. This complements BetMGM’s already market-leading gaming portfolio, and is further strengthened through the recent addition of industry-leading slot content from Playtech, DGC and Ainsworth.

Betting platform Pinnacle joins forces with Sumsub to guarantee safer gambling for its users

November 18, 2020 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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Today, a leading online betting and gaming operator, Pinnacle, has partnered up with Sumsub, an identity verification platform that covers KYC/KYB/AML needs. Sumsub will ensure a simpler and faster onboarding flow for Pinnacle’s users. On top of that, the KYC & AML provider will help Pinnacle protect their users from unnecessary gambling risks and become even more socially responsible. The betting company will also get all of the necessary tools for payment fraud prevention and smarter risk management.

Pinnacle is a leading online betting platform with headquarters in Curaçao. In addition to sports and esports betting, the company also offers online casino services and has been in the business for over 20 years. Pinnacle is considered one of the most trustworthy sportsbooks in the industry, given its high security standards, which are similar to that of major financial institutions.

Sumsub has empowered Pinnacle with robust verification tools, such as biometric checks and AML screening. Also, the KYC provider has ensured accurate source of funds verification so that Pinnacle’s customers do not spend more than they can afford. This will help the betting platform to comply with responsible gambling requirements. Sumsub has also provided Pinnacle with legitimate chargeback protection mechanisms.

“The integrity and efficiency of our platform is a part of our success. So, to keep our operational levels high, we needed a solution that could accelerate compliance processes and level-up security. Sumsub’s solution was a great choice for us. We have accelerated the verification of clients, source of funds verification, and have enabled the detection of false chargebacks. It was a great leap forward in terms of the internal organisation of our compliance processes. Overall, we are providing a better onboarding experience for the members of our betting community.” —Veronique dos Reis, Legal, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Manager at Pinnacle.

“Betting companies have to stay compliant with both AML and responsible gambling requirements, which is not an easy task. We are glad to be utilizing our expertise in order to help Pinnacle to become more socially responsible and protect their customers from any possible gaming-related issues”—Jacob Sever, Co-founder of Sumsub.

About Sumsub

Sumsub is an identity verification platform that provides an all-in-one technical and legal toolkit to cover KYC/KYB/AML needs. The company focuses on accelerated ID verification, digital fraud detection and compliance for over 200 markets. Sumsub employs top market technologies combined with legal expertise, and assistance with financial requirements (FCA, CySec, MAS, FINMA, BAFIN, etc). Clients include BlaBlaCar, Gett, ESL Gaming, G-loot, Kingswin, Rivarly, JobToday, Wheely, Dr.Bet, Decta, Exness, Bank Dobrobyt, HRS Group.

Awards: Benzinga Global Fintech Awards 2018, The UK Startups 100 2020, PwC nomination for ‘The best use of tech award’.

About Pinnacle

Pinnacle is a respected industry leader with over 20 years’ experience in online betting. In addition to an established reputation for always offering the best value and an unrivalled betting experience, the online bookmaker is also renowned for producing educational content to help empower bettors. An emphasis on continuously developing its risk management expertise has enabled Pinnacle to remain a central pillar of the online betting industry with a commitment to offering customers low margins, high limits and a unique winners welcome policy.

The Game Development World Championship 2019 Winners Will FINALLY Be Announced!

November 17, 2020 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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2020 has been a challenging year for everyone all over the world, and the Game Development World Championship (GDWC) hasn’t been able to completely avoid the problems caused by the global pandemic either. The 2019 Winner announcements for categories picked by the jury and rewarding of the winning teams has been pushed forward multiple times throughout the year, but that ends now.

The GDWC team has organized an online awards event to announce the winners and showcase the rewards. This event will take place on the GDWC Twitch channel this coming Saturday, November 21st at 23:00 UTC / 6 PM EST / 3 PM PST time.

Watch the event here:
https://www.twitch.tv/thegdwc

The Awards event will start with a pre-show where the Nominee games are showcased by the GDWC staff. During the event, there will also be a raffle for the audience with a chance to win prizes.

The GDWC team urges all gamers and game developers to join them in celebrating talented developers and great games in the Awards event!

The GDWC 2019 Final Nominees are:

For the Pro Category:
– M.A.S.S. Builder by Vermillion Digital (Thailand)
– The World Next Door by Rose City Games (USA)
– Weaving Tides by Follow the Feathers (Austria)

For the Hobby Category:
– Atma by Team Atma (France)
– Co_Bots by Subfrost Interactive (Sweden)
– Doodle Alive by Tadas Gloom (Lithuania)

For the Game Jam Category:
– Bogus Roads by KilledByAPixel (USA)
– Duane Crashers by Milk Bar Lads (USA)
– Dungeon Service by Unreal Fanbois (Sweden)

For the Fan Favourite Category:
– Atma by Team Atma (France)
– Paradox Vector by Schmidt Workshops (USA)
– Strife – Battle for the Southern Star by Pretzel Studios (United Kingdom)

Author: EuropeanGaming.eu

iSoftBet launches epic Viking slot adventure Thunder Shields

Stats Perform and NativeWaves Partner to Launch a New Second Screen Offering for Sports Fans

Dutch National Lottery to Split Lottery and Sports Betting Accounts

Betsoft Gaming Partners with BetBoom

Satellite Streamed Lucky Six

Team Alliance to launch FAN TOKEN on Socios.com

Greentube-owned StarGames is preparing for German market entry

Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – November 9-15

Betting platform Pinnacle joins forces with Sumsub to guarantee safer gambling for its users

The Game Development World Championship 2019 Winners Will FINALLY Be Announced!

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