Issue N37, 2009
October 1, 2009
Win a Day Launches New Video Poker Game
Online casino fans are used to enjoying quality games from one of the hottest new brands to hit the industry, the instant gaming site, Win A Day, that is operated by Slotland online casino. This week, Win A Day announced that it had launched a brand new video poker game called Bonus Poker that offers players the chance to double their winnings after every winning hand.
The bright, colorful, candy store themed game makes a great addition to Win A Day’s collection of slot and video slot games already found at the 3D online casino. With great features, the game promises to be a sound hit among players who can enjoy the option of playing 1, 3, 5, 10, 25 and even 50 hands at a time. In addition, four of kind can pay up to forty times the player’s bet, making Bonus Poker a superb choice for those looking for good returns.
“We don't do comic book characters or super heroes. We let our in house designers come up with original ideas and sometimes their imaginations really run wild!” said Ondrej Tuma, the Manager of Win A Day. “When they first showed me what they'd come up with for Bonus Poker, I almost wanted to take a bite of it - I thought it looked almost like candy. Anyway, it feels FUN which is what a game is suppose to be!”
Dragonfish Signs Deal with South African Gambling Group
The online casino industry was buzzing this week with the news that the new business to business unit created by 888 Holdings, Dragonfish, had signed an excellent new deal with one of South Africa’s leading gambling groups. Dragonfish’s deal with Tsogo Sun Gaming Group (TSG) is its second this month, and certainly one that will have far reaching effects on the South African gambling market and beyond.
The deal will see Dragonfish provide Tsogo Sun with quality gambling software including bingo, casino games, sports betting and poker in a bid to allow to the latter to expand into the world of online gambling. Tsogo Sun runs seven top land casinos in South Africa and is keen to extend its name and reputation to the internet.
“Tsogo is a dynamic and innovative leader of gaming in South Africa so our move into online gaming is a natural progression for the business,” said the Chief Financial Officer for Tsogo Sun Gaming Group, Marcel von Aulock. “Dragonfish has a proven pedigree in online gaming technology delivery and this partnership provides an excellent platform to expand our offering.”
The Managing Director of Dragonfish, Gabi Campos said about the deal with Tsogo Sun: “Dragonfish's technology infrastructure provides an excellent platform for partnerships with land based casinos. Tsogo Sun Gaming's casinos provide a world class, personalized gaming experience, and through partnering with Dragonfish we can provide them with the expertise and cutting edge online gaming solutions to convert their strong brand into a successful position in the online gaming world.”
Real Madrid Extends Sponsorship Deal with bwin Interactive
If rumors are true, Real Madrid may have just entered into one of the most expensive sports sponsorship deals of all times. The top Spanish soccer team extended its current deal with the sports betting group, bwin Interactive Entertainment that could be worth between €23 – 30 per season!
The two currently have an existing deal that covers sponsorship until July 2010. The extension of the partnership covers the period until the end of the 2012/2013 football season and has been welcomed by both sides.
“We are proud of being able to provide long term support to the most legendary football club in the world. Bwin and Real Madrid are united not only by their long standing sponsorship partnership,” said Manfred Bodner, the co-Chief Executive Officer of bwin Interactive. “The tremendous passion for football and the commitment to sport in general, are just some of the points that form the strong foundations of an enduring and successful partnership between bwin and Real Madrid. We are convinced that Real will continue to write history by winning the 10th Champions League title in this period.”
Joe Sebok Joins Ultimate Bet
Poker player and industry expert, Joe Sebok has been brought onboard the team at Ultimate Bet, according to an announcement by the Chief Operating Officer of Tokwiro Enterprises, Paul Leggett. Sebok was helpful in leading Ultimate Bet through the last cheating scandal, liaising with the Kahnawake Gambling Commission and clients who were affected by the incident.
“We are ecstatic to bring Joe onto Team UB,” said Leggett. “He will not only serve as a pro player representing the brand, but more importantly will be instrumental in helping us create a poker site for and by poker players.”
Leggett continued: “His commitment to the brand was invaluable as he worked closely with me to help begin to bring closure on the details surrounding the cheating investigation from last year. I'll continue to work with him to ensure that we always do everything possible to make UB the premier poker site. I couldn't be happier to welcome Joe to the team today.”