Issue N21, 2010
May 26, 2010
Lucrative New Deal Signed by Probability Mobile Games Provider
When Probability Plc launched its business to business division, the idea was that the group would link with top operators in the business and offer their quality mobile games and services. In its first major deal with the new division, Probability announced that it has signed a lucrative deal with the Irish book maker, Paddy Power, which will see its games integrated onto the latter’s gaming platform by this coming summer. 450,000 of Paddy Power’s members will be able to enjoy Probability’s games through 7,000 different brands of mobile devices, including the latest iPhones.
“This is the first big win for our new business-to-business division,” said the Chief Executive Officer of Probability, Charles Cohen. “Paddy Power is in the premier league of European bookmakers with a deserved reputation for innovation and eye catching marketing. By integrating our mobile services through the Orbis platform, Paddy Power is able to offer a seamless service for their customers and maintain complete control over the customer experience, without compromise. We are very much looking forward to working closely with them to make this new service a roaring success.”
Spin Palace Offering Cool Blackjack Tournaments
The Microgaming powered Spin Palace online casino has announced the launch of a number of blackjack tournaments that should really please card game lovers. Many online casinos offer slots tournaments, but it is not always possible to find blackjack tourneys at all sites. A number of tournaments begin this week. All of them are limited to 250 players and all feature the popular European Blackjack variant of the game. However, that is where the similarity between the tourneys stops. The entry fee for each of these blackjack tourneys range from $2 to $10, with the prize pools climbing according to the amount it costs to enter.
The first tournament costs $2 to enter, and boasts a prize pool of $25 that will be shared among three top players. The tournament with a $5 entrance fee carries a prize pool of $63. The tourney that costs $10 to enter awards top players a $126 prize pool. Also on offer is a freeroll blackjack tournament which means that players risk absolutely nothing of their own money and yet put themselves in line to win a prize pool of $50.
Spin Palace Casino is one of the leading online casinos in the industry and is licensed by the Lotteries and Gaming Authority of Malta.
Betware to Market Microgaming Titles
Betware online software services provider, announced that it has entered a lucrative deal with Microgaming, with the main terms of the contract being that it can sell the latter’s leading games to state lotteries. Betware already provides leading casino games to these official lotteries. According to the deal, Microgaming will provide Betware customers with access to over 85 superb games to complement Betware’s suite of casino, bingo, lotto and sports betting games.
“We are delighted to be able to license our casino games to Betware, which is truly a market leader in its field,” said the Chief Executive Officer of Microgaming, Roger Raatgever. “Betware's long history in gaming combined with its extensive lottery network will be beneficial in pushing the Microgaming brand into exciting new territories and markets. We look forward to a long and successful working relationship.”
In response, the Chief Executive Officer of Betware, Stefan Hrafnkelsson said: “We are very proud and excited to be licensed to sell and market Microgaming's casino games to growing markets. This agreement significantly expands our product offering, and provides our customers with a great opportunity to leverage on the fantastic success of the Microgaming brand. Ultimately we believe that this venture will not only be beneficial for the state lotteries we service, but for both ourselves and Microgaming too.”
Playtech Lands Finnish Gambling Group Contract
Finnish players may soon be able to enjoy top quality poker and casino games by the leading software group, Playtech after the monopoly group Raha-Automaattiyhdistys (RAY) announced that it had entered into a deal with Playtech.
The four year deal will see the launch of Finnish language casino and poker sites that will be available exclusively to players from Finland. RAY, which has a proven 70 year track record in Finland, is keen to supply a “national, reliable and responsible alternative for Finnish players online.”
“By establishing a domestic online offering, RAY will be furthering its philosophy of responsible and trustworthy gaming,” said Playtech Chief Executive Officer, Mor Weizer. “The unique player-management tools we can provide will ensure a secure and safe operating environment in line with RAY’s core values.”
RAY is a particularly lucrative gambling company on the European scene, and in 2009 it earned over EUR 651 million in revenue for the government.