Launches and sign-ups wrap 23/11/11
Launches and sign-ups from the egaming industry in the last seven days (17 November to 23 November 2011).
Bodog88 in CTXM partnership
Asian-facing brand licensee follows EveryMatrix in introducing the XCasino product from the platform provider.
Bodog88.com, the Asian-facing Bodog Brand licensee, has gone live with CTXM’s XCasino platform.
The launch follows the introduction of Bodog88’s new live dealer platform, and also comes just one week after CTXM signed a partnership with solutions provider EveryMatrix.
Bodog88 signed up with Mahjong Logic last week, but managing director Robert Gustafsson admitted: “For any online operator, casino is the most important component but has not been given the same attention and investment as poker and sportsbook over recent years.”
Udy Yosha, CEO of CTXM, said: “The Asian market is significant for CTXM’s future development, and we are glad to be a part of Bodog88.com’s continued success.”
Seven days in launches and sign-ups
Groupe Bernard Tapie ‘signs DoJ deal’ to buy Full Tilt Poker
Full Tilt Poker investor Groupe Bernard Tapie (GBT) has executed its agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DoJ) to buy Full Tilt Poker (FTP) for a sum of US$80m.
While the United States authorities have yet to confirm or deny the deal, GBT attorney Behnam Dayanim told Poker Player Newspaper that “The next step is to obtain an agreement from the Full Tilt Companies…I anticipate that will happen.”
The executed agreement appears to make more firm the “agreement in principle” between the parties, reported by eGaming Review earlier this month, and would see GBT hold a majority interest in the operator.
Dayanim suggested that the potential agreement he hopes FTP to sign “allows for players to be repaid, and resolves the FTP forfeiture action by the Government.”
Unibet buys EurosportBet owner
Unibet is preparing to re-enter the French market after agreeing a deal to acquire Solfive SAS for an initial consideration of £4.8m.
The deal, which also includes a net cash adjustment of £1.3m, will see the operator take control of 100% of shares in the company, while providing an additional £2m to enable the French company to settle a fixed debt.
Genting Casinos buys London’s Fox Poker Club
Genting Casinos has been announced as the new owner of the Fox Poker Club in London’s West End.
The venue, on Shaftesbury Avenue, claims to be London’s only poker-specific venue, opened in September 2010 and received its 24hour licence earlier this year.
GigaMedia announces City State Entertainment partnership
Following CEO Yichin Lee’s announcement that GigaMedia need to “change course” after poor Q3 revenues, the software provider has signed a deal with Canada-based games development studio City State Entertainment to develop new games and brands for mobile, tablet and social media platforms.
New Bubble Protection product launched
Las Vegas company Bubble Protection has launched its eponymous product, which provides poker players with a refund if they finish just outside the paid places in an online poker tournament.
The product is endorsed by British poker pro and World Series of Poker Europe runner-up Chris Moorman, and uses technology from tracking site Poker Pro Labs.
Passoker in OpenBet partnership
Passoker’s flagship in-play betting product will be offered to all OpenBet customers after the UK-based company agreed a deal with the platform provider.
Ladbrokes launches AtTheRaces on mobile
The service, provided by Cobain Ltd, is initially only available to iPhone users, but will be rolled out for Android and other mobile platforms in the coming months, with customers having to place a £1 bet to access the service.
Intralot launches first online product in Peru
Intralot’s subsidiary Intralot de Peru has launched its first online product. Click & Gana, developed with NeoGames, provides a range of instant win and scratchcard games, allowing players to win up to S/.40,000.
A non-download version of 888‘s casino product has been launched, containing improved access to the site’s live casino element and a selection of new games.
GTECH G2 has signed a four-year partnership with Digibet, whereby it will provide casino games including French roulette and Fortunes of Egypt to the Gibraltar-licensed company.