Online slots from developer Booongo have gone live with emerging operator PlayLogiQ. 

Booongo’s complete games portfolio is now available to PlayLogiQ’s customers, including its latest release Scarab Temple, and classics like Dragon Pearls and Aztec Sun. 

The supplier is also providing its full suite of promotional features to the online casinos and sportsbook, offering several ways to boost engagement and drive retention.

Commenting on the news Commercial Director at Booongo, Sebastian Damian, said:

“PlaylogiQ is an exciting operator that we can’t wait to work with, offering a comprehensive portfolio that appeals to players of all demographics.

“Our slot offering continues to grow both in breadth and popularity and we’re very pleased to agree this deal. We look forward to a long and successful partnership with PlaylogiQ.”

While Chief Operations Officer at PlayLogiQ, Margherita Giudetti, added:

“Booongo’s gaming portfolio continues to impress with top-performing games, while the supplier’s Hold and Win titles add a new dynamic to the gaming experience.

“We are very happy to be able to offer their games to our customers and can’t wait to see what the future holds.”

Booongo, which is based in Curacao and has offices in Ukraine and Taiwan, has also recently partnered with Betsson, Caliente, and Zamba. 

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Canadian electronic music icon deadmau5 stars in Microgaming’s latest online slot title.

According to Microgaming, the new slot was created in partnership with Eurostar Studios and Joel Zimmerman – better known as deadmau5 – and “pushes boundaries with its pulsating blend of music and entertainment.” 

The 5×3 reel slot debuts Drop The Wild™, a new feature which can randomly turn reels 2, 3 or 4 wild with a guaranteed win. It also features Rolling Reels™ and Cube Scatters, which can trigger 10, 20 or 25 free spins with up to a 10x multiplier.

In addition to incorporating the Grammy-nominated EDM star’s music and trademark “mau5head” logo, the game also features visuals from his Cube v3 tour. 

Commenting on the release, Joel Zimmerman, aka deadmau5, said:

“After performing in casinos, having a residency in Vegas, and playing so many casino games, I am thrilled to finally have a game of my own!”

While Director of Games at Microgaming, Andrew Booth, added:

“Joel is one of the most exciting and successful electronic music artists of all time, and his deadmau5 brand is a hit with audiences worldwide, extending far beyond its genre. We’re thrilled to have teamed up with Eurostar and deadmau5 to create Microgaming’s latest branded game, which has performed brilliantly during an exclusive release period with select operators.”

Staying with Microgaming, earlier this month the Isle of Man-based provider said it would be supporting Germany’s new online gaming regulations, and launching a solution to help operators prepare. 

AYO.NEWS says:

Things have been getting a little stale recently when it comes to slots, so it’s cool to see Microgaming spending a bit of money and effort to up the ante – we’re sure this game will find a receptive market. 

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Gaming operator LeoVegas has reported €88.9M in revenue for Q3 2020, up just 1% year-on-year. 

Despite the marginal rise in revenue, the operator saw the number of depositing customers increase 26%, from 347,464 to 438,691. EBITDA for the quarter came in at €11.9M, compared to €12.7M in the same period last year, corresponding to a margin of 13%. 

However, October revenue came in at €33M – up a healthy 27% year-on-year, despite regulatory changes in the German market dampening things from the 15th. 

The third quarter was, as expected, affected by the controversial ‘temporary’ COVID-19 crisis restrictions in the Swedish market, but LeoVegas also got a boost from the launch of its GoGoCasino and Livecasino brands in Finland. 

LeoVegas also further increased its stake in esports betting operator Pixel.bet from 51% to 85%, and launched Bingo as a new product category. 

Reflecting on the quarter, LeoVegas Group CEO, Gustaf Haman, said he was optimistic that the company’s growing customer base and ongoing cost savings had put it in a positive position to start the fourth quarter, and that the company would see a strong end to the full year. 

AYO.NEWS says:

When an operator is adding record numbers of depositing customers, but seeing only a marginal increase in revenue, it can only mean people are spending less – which would indicate the draconian ‘temporary’ restrictions in Sweden are biting hard. Of course, with the COVID-19 induced economic crisis deepening, it could also mean customers in some markets are starting to tighten their belts. 

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Scientific Games has seen revenue start to recover, growing 23% quarter-on-quarter during Q3 2020.

The Las Vegas-based gaming solutions supplier reported revenue of $698M USD for Q3 2020,  18% down from the $855m reported in the same period last year. Despite this, it was still 23% higher than the $529M generated in the second quarter.

Adjusted earnings dropped 32% to $235m, from $344m for the same period in 2019.

Unsurprisingly, Scientific Games have chalked the difficult year up to the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, which has severely impacted the operation of land-based casinos and sports events around the world.  

However, the company has seen strong growth for its SciPlay, Digital, and Lottery businesses, which all registered an increase in adjusted earnings. 

Reflecting on the quarter, president and chief executive officer of Scientific Games, Barry Cottle, said:

“As a result of our team’s focus on our strategy, our diverse portfolio and our commitment to cost management, we delivered strong cash flow in the third quarter.

“I really am excited around all the great games, products and solutions we have to help our partners navigate the current environment and provide innovative solutions for the future.  

“I’d also like to welcome the proven industry leaders to our board who will augment our focus on de-levering our balance sheet and will help the company prudently and thoughtfully shape our corporate strategy.”

Staying with Scientific Games, last month the company announced it would be adding NetEnt content to its OpenGaming platform in US markets. 

AYO.NEWS says:

Luckily for Scientific Games, despite its significant exposure to land-based operations, it’s online business was already substantial before the pandemic hit. Like other suppliers who are still straddling the land-based/online gaming industries, we expect the crisis will have a significant impact on its future business focus, pushing it much more towards online gaming. 

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Live casino provider Evolution has partnered with US-based operator FanDuel. 

The agreement will see FanDuel add Evolution’s live dealer products to its existing casino offering for customers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. FanDuel already offers live games from Ezugi, which Evolution acquired in January 2019. 

Commenting on the news GM of Casino at FanDuel Group, Jesse Chemtob, said:

“We’re really excited to offer our loyal customers more Live Casino games. We see live casino as a key driver for continued online casino market growth in the US and FanDuel will now have access to Evolution’s entire Live Casino portfolio.”

While CEO Malta and CCO at Evolution, Johan Nordstrom, added:

“Late last year we signed a landmark deal with Flutter Entertainment brands Paddy Power and Betfair. Now we are delighted to be working with another Flutter brand, FanDuel, in the fast-growing US market.”

Staying with Evolution, earlier this week the supplier became the first to launch live casino products in the Colombian online gaming market. Meanwhile, in October, FanDuel announced an agreement with Entercom, described as the radio industry’s “largest advertising commitment ever.”

AYO.NEWS says:

In the age of COVID, where human interaction is more coveted than ever, it’s not surprising that Live Casino is booming – with several operators expanding facilities to cope with rising demand. 

Further illustrating the importance of the emerging US markets, just last month, Evolution also entered an agreement to supply its Live Casino products to William Hill in the country. 

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Global online gambling content publisher, Yggdrasil Gaming, has entered a Strategic Affiliate Partnership with Game Lounge. 

The agreement with the Malta-based online marketing company is aimed at building a wider reach for Yggdrasil’s content, and will see Game Lounge manage the commercial elements of Yggdrasil’s affiliate site, Yggdrasil Casino. 

Yggdrasil Casino shares official insights about all the titles in Yggdrasil’s games portfolio, including RTP, default bet size, max wins, bet ranges, and slot volatility, as well as guiding players to online casinos. 

Founded in 2015, Game Lounge has established itself as a leader in SEO marketing and now operates over 150 sites across thirteen markets, including the US, Nordics, Germany, UK, and Japan. 

Discussing the partnership CEO of Yggdrasil, Fredrik Elmqvist, said:

“Our partnership with leading affiliate company Game Lounge will strengthen our affiliate site, Yggdrasil Casino, by expanding our capabilities with a world-class affiliate sales team and SEO talent. We are strong ambassadors in playing to each other’s strengths and this deal demonstrates just that.

“Our gaming expertise combined with Game Lounge’s lead generation skills will enable us to bring a truly unique asset to the affiliate space, including unique game IP to customers and operators alike.”

While Founder of Game Lounge, Jonas Cederholm, added:

“We are thrilled to partner with such a strong supplier as Yggdrasil and to help them further push their brand and exciting games portfolio. With their unique products and our vast knowledge and access to numerous markets we are certain this will be a successful collaboration benefiting all parties.”

AYO.NEWS says:

There’s no doubt that the igaming affiliate marketing sector isn’t what it used to be. With constant regulatory changes, and even incoming bans on affiliate marketing in jurisdictions like Germany, it takes a lot of expertise and resources to be successful while remaining compliant. It looks like Yggdrasil has realised this and is opting to offload some of the stress onto specialists. 

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