Launches and sign-ups 18 September 2015

Metric Gaming announces BoyleSports in-play golf agreement

Sports betting provider Metric Gaming has announced an agreement with BoyleSports to provide live, in-game golf pricing feeds.

The feed package will include live markets on select 2 and 3-ball groupings, allowing punters to bet in-play on which golfer will have the best 18-hole round among his 2 or 3-ball group, all while odds update continuously throughout the day.

“Metric has impressed us with their innovation and sports betting expertise,” Brendan Hughes, commercial Director at BoyleSports, said. “We are excited to be partnering with them to bring our customers cutting edge in-game golf wagering entertainment,” he added.

Unibet launches new Felt table games

Unibet has become the first online operator to go live with the full suite of proprietary table games from specialist supplier Felt.

The launch brings games including seven Blackjack sidebet games, such as Perfect Pairs and 21+3, to the online market for the first time.

“We’re very excited to be the first operator to go live with Felt’s content and believe it will be a big hit with our players,” Unibet’s chief product officer Daniel Eskola said.

“We are always looking to provide them with new experiences and are sure they’ll be keen on the chance to earn returns of up to 2000/1,” he added.

First winner for Yggdrasil’s Joker Millions

Yggdrasil’s progressive jackpot game Joker Millions has found its first winner since launching in March, with a user in Norway scooping €720,000.

“I’d like to congratulate the winner, I’m absolutely thrilled for him. This is the reason why people play progressive jackpots and to win a life-changing sum with one spin is hugely exciting,” Fredrik Elmqvist, CEO of Yggdrasil, said.

“This is a really big deal for us as well. Joker Millions is our first progressive jackpot and it has really captured the imagination of our partners and their players. We’ve already got six clients signed up for it and we welcome other operators that would like to offer their customers this fantastic game,” he added.

CORE Gaming launches Beehive Bedlam Reactors through Sky Vegas

CORE Gaming’s is to provide its new Beehive Bedlam Reactores game through Sky Vegas in a deal which will give the operator exclusivity for six months.

The game is the seventh release of a 20-product deal between CORE and Sky Vegas and is based on the popular Beehive Bedlam social game.

The mobile and desktop game offers a pay-out of up to £250,000 – with a progressive jackpot of even more – while a free play option is also available.

“It’s a fun and colourful game that’s based on a popular social gaming concept, and – just like the bees – players have told us that it gives them a real buzz,” Justin Chamberlain, CORE Gaming CEO, said.

“It’s made a great start with Sky Vegas, and we are pleased to say that it offers a good return to players,” he added.

Kiron Interactive launches new Betman online RGS

Virtual gaming supplier Kiron Interactive has launched a new remote gaming server it says will provide operators with a “home for virtual sports”.

Betman Online is the first dedicated channel for the vertical and will make its debut with Belgian casino operator Belgium123, with more integrations to follow.

Customers will have access to the full suite of sport and numbers games on Kiron’s platform, including horse and harness racing, greyhounds, football, motor racing, and cycling.

“A growing number of casinos like Belgium123 are discovering that virtuals are the perfect cross-over product. With a modern dedicated RGS platform we can now open up new revenue streams to operators in markets around the world,” Steven Spartinos, co-CEO at Kiron, said.

GW Games launches Work Star slot via Odobo

Supplier GW Games has launched a new fusion slot game with combines cooking with rock music via the Odobo Marketplace.

The Chinese cuisine inspired “rock ‘n’ bowl” game has a 5×3 grid and 20 paylines, guitar wilds, a Wok Star bonus feature and unlimited free spins that continue until a stop symbol is triggered.

“Wok Star has a unique theme that offers the potential for really big wins. We’ve secured an exclusive deal with one of the largest gaming operators and opted to build the game for this site via Odobo and have enjoyed working with their team and technology,” Andrew Henson, commercial director of GW Games, said.

LoonyBingo.com launches on Dragonfish

United Commission, the firm behind new bingo site Loony Bingo, said surveys of thousands of players informed the sites design.

“After surveying thousands of VIP players, we found that bonuses, cash-back, customer support and VIP services were of top priority,” Adi Frum, United Commissions CEO, said.

“We built Loony Bingo with this in mind. We will engage our players and make them feel at home and appreciated wherever they may be playing,” he added.