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A round-up of the latest launches and deals in the egaming industry, including Betfair, Boylesports and Rabcat
Betfair has become the first egaming operator to use mobile messaging app Snapchat to send customers exclusive promotional offers.
The operator has set up an account on the photo sharing app, and users who follow the account will receive special offers on Premier League fixtures.
Boylesports has extended its contract with Experian which will see the global information services company provide age and identity checks to the Irish bookmaker’s users.
Experian’s authentication software Prove-ID will be integrated operator’s online platform enabling the operator to quickly and easily check player identities
“Creating an efficient identity verification process is essential for building a trusted and reputable brand, particularly as we grow and expand in international markets,” Linda Gray, customer services manager at Boylesports, said.
Vienna-based development studio Rabcat has announced a worldwide launch of its flagship game Castle Builder on mobile after a successful launch in Austria.
A free-to-play variant has been released on Odobo Play while a real-money version is also available on mobile devices with bet365 and a desktop version is set to be released in the coming months.
White Hat Gaming revealed that it is to integrate Ezugi‘s HTML5 and native Android live casino games into its mobile casino product.
Blackjack, roulette, baccarat and live lottery games will all be added, and Ezugi CEO Kfir Kugler said the supplier would also be introducing a live keno game in the coming weeks.
Poker media portal PokerTube has announced the launch of a new mobile-optimised website offering live streaming of major poker tournaments.
“We want PokerTube to be the go-to destination for every level of poker player, from those who want to improve their poker ability to those who want to watch their favourite players in action,” Jamie Nevin, 180Vita founder, said.
Lottery and gaming operator Intralot has been awarded with a contract extension by the New Mexico Lottery Board to provide its online lottery gaming system and related products and services.
“Intralot’s well-established presence in the US ratifies our relationship of trust with the US Lotteries,” Constantinos Antonopoulos, CEO of Intralot, said. This extension of our contract is a result of our consistent offering of pioneering products and services that focus on addressing the needs and expectations of the Lotteries.”