Evoplay has finalised a new agreement that grants CasinoEngine operators access to its popular titles such as Book of Keno, Treasure Mania, and Temple of Dead, all of which integrate Spinential, Evoplay’s proprietary game engine. Spinential has been active since July 2020 and enhances gameplay quality by improving game downloading and loading speeds, making them 10 times faster on average.

In an official press release, Amund Stensland, the COO for EveryMatrix said. “Evoplay Entertainment’s unique game collection has proved hugely popular with a wide variety of demographics, performing particularly strongly with the emerging generation of players. The diversity of its superior product suite is especially appealing, and we look forward to working with our new CasinoEngine partner.”

Evoplay Entertainment’s Chief Business Development Officer, Vladimir Malakchi, also commented on the partnership, saying, “Added, armed with the latest high-tech products of unrivaled quality, we look forward to signing additional tier one agreements in the period to come.”

Evoplay is no doubt invigorated by its most recent successes, including sweeping three major accolades at the Login Casino Awards on December 16, 2020. The company took home awards for Slots Provider of the Year, Marketing Guru of the Year, and the Speaker of the Year award claimed by Vladimir Malakchi, the firm’s Chief Business Development Officer.

Based in Kyiv, Ukraine, the developer was also notably included in the shortlist for Mobile Innovation of the Year, and Casino Developer of the Year at the 2020 SBC Awards. This is a landmark achievement, as Evoplay is the first Ukraine-based game provider to make the EGR’s Game of Year shortlist.

Many hands make light work

Evoplay Entertainment is a fairly new player in the market, having only first opened its doors in 2017. Despite its relative newness, the Ukrainian firm has made quite a few notable impacts on the gambling scene, which is thanks, in part, to some carefully considered partnership deals.

The year is shaping up to be an interesting and profitable one for the developer as it also recently signed a new deal with the Best Canadian Casinos via the B2C Platform, which has been operating since 2017. Under the partnership, Evoplay will be able to extend its reach to the UK, Croatia, Malta, Bulgaria, and Rome.

Access to 5G technology is rapidly growing across the globe, and this evolution of high-speed internet is already changing the way people utilise online services. The gaming world has predictably seized on the opportunity and embraced this innovation which has also brought about improvements in carrier capacity, to transform the face of the industry.

Is speed a need?

Live casinos and online New Zealand online casinos rely heavily on high-quality, consistent internet speed to ply their services and products. Slow, choppy internet can ruin your gaming experience, particularly with live casino which is meant to provide an immersive, real-time environment. Inconsistent internet can break the immersion and trigger feelings of distrust in players.

The global gaming industry is set to reach a value of $525 billion in 2021 with a projected 2.4 billion individuals expected to play online games. This means that 4G networks will be increasingly under pressure to handle rising bandwidth demands. 5G’s increased bandwidth seeks to eliminate bottlenecks and blockages caused by player bandwidth demand exceeding available capacity.

A strategic fit

The arrival of 5G aligns with the rapid growth of mobile gaming. High-quality wireless connectivity makes it possible to have an experience on your mobile device equal to that of accessing online casinos via more traditional means. Stable, fast internet over wide geographical areas is, therefore, necessary to ensure that the player on the go has a consistent and uninterrupted experience.

The quest for zero latency

Latency is a term that describes the time it takes to return a piece of data that has been requested, 4G has a latency rate of around 10mS. 5G wireless connectivity offers a much-reduced latency rate as low as 0.5mS. This translates to speedier and more engaging gaming experiences.

It’s hard to predict the exact impact 5G will have on the iGaming industry, but what is certain is that access to this new technology will allow for previously unseen levels of innovation and service provision. Which is great news for players, operators, developers and aggregators alike.​

Microgaming’s newest alliance has come in the form of an exclusive partnership deal with Montreal-based PearFiction Studios which will see the developer supplying content for the Microgaming platform.

The new allies have wasted no time with their first collaborative title set to launch on 4 February. Chicago Gold is a mobster themed, high-volatility, 40-payline slot featuring free spins and respins among others. PearFiction’s debut on the Microgaming network comes with some exciting new feature experiences like Cash Collection and the Big Boss Jackpot Reveal.

PearFiction plans to keep its strong start going with the release of its prehistoric-themed Blazing Mammoth planned for release soon after.

PearFiction Studios is no stranger to collaborating with Microgaming, having previously worked alongside the gaming giant o the development of the punk rock fuelled title, The Smashing Biscuit. Microgaming took note of Pearfiction’s vibrant creative energy that made the project a success and the future partnership of the two companies was assured.

A special webinar will be held on 28 January where Microgaming will introduce PearFiction Studios and its thrilling new content.

The CEO of PearFiction Studios, Thierry Semoff, said that the sheer size and presence of the Microgaming platform has profoundly transformed the fortunes of his budding studio.

Neteller, already a leader in the e-money transfer sector, gave its business and individual users a parting gift in 2020 with an update that included a brand new look and enhanced features and functionality.

The included improvements will impress both business and individual customers. Business users in particular, will love the inclusion of enhanced transaction history reporting with multiple wallet capability.

The update will also make it easier to send and spend money from anywhere with the ability to keep multiple currencies in a single account. Transaction histories have been made more accessible by making them viewable through past purchases. Cryptocurrency users will be glad to have been included as automatic buying and selling of cryptocurrencies is now available.

A significant improvement

Lorenzo Pellegrino, Neteller’s CEO, expressed how the firm is “excited about this 2020 milestone and bringing these new features to market,”

He said that the upgrade is a combination of “a strengthened technology platform with the technical expertise of our team. The result is a full refresh to the Neteller service. Making life ever easier for our users stands at the heart of the revamped design and new features.”

“Making life even easier for our users is at the heart of these enhancements, and we’re confident that they will ensure the best experience possible,” He added

The available depositing options have also been expanded with the inclusion of Paysafe’s Rapid Transfer, Paysafecard, and Paysafecash. Neteller has also broadened its appeal by adding French, Spanish, Italian, and Brazilian Portuguese to its available languages.

Speed is of the essence in the world of digital money transfers so faster money remittance and instant transfers to other Neteller users have been made possible.  Customers will additionally be able to make money transfers to friends and family with only a mobile number or email address.

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5G is still a relatively fresh technology with new infrastructure being created in various parts of the world every day. The new generation of internet delivers faster speed and enhanced connectivity and looks set to transform several digital industries completely. The online gaming sector is among those that will benefit the most.

While much of the fanfare around the advent of 5G technology is focused on speed and carrier capacity, there are numerous other benefits that the iGaming industry can take advantage of.

Speed for needs

The online casino and Live Casino industries depend heavily on high-speed internet for their operations to function.  Live Casino games like those developed by Evolution Gaming have steadily been shifting away from RNG-type games, with an emerging focus on actual online casino experiences, so fast and reliable real-time connections will prove essential.

Access to greater bandwidth will allow for the development of even more Live Dealer games which is great news for the industry because players feel more secure in a Live Casino setting where “what you see is what you get.”

The 5G iGaming revolution

The benefit the iGaming industry can draw from improved online capacity is evident.

The appeal of Mobile gambling is centred on the ability of players to enjoy their favourite diversion anywhere and at any time, so a stable and rapid internet connection is essential to the player’s enjoyment and engagement.

With 5G providing guaranteed connectivity and reduced latency, the face of the iGaming industry is set to change forever.

Yggdrasil, a major player in the global iGaming sector made a recent announcement regarding its decision to empower all members of its YG Masters program with access to its proprietary game mechanics.

The YG Masters Program forms part of Yggdrasil’s recently launched publishing division. The program is geared towards helping reputable game providers and developers boost the quality and appeal of their content through the use of its proprietary tools and systems.

The full membership of the YG Masters program can now employ the provider’s in-house built mechanics including MultiMAX, Gigablox, and Splitz which were introduced in 2020 and well-received by players. Kiwi punters can now look forward to seeing these very soon in online casino pokies produced by YG Masters studio members.

Overwhelmingly positive feedback has been received from players who have experienced the Lucky Neko and Hades pokies that incorporate Gigablox. This mechanic generates huge symbols that appear on the reels to boost your winning chances when stacked up.

The Splitz mechanic was utilised in Syncronite, Neon Rush, and Temple Stacks. This mechanic splits mystery symbols across the reels to create increased ways to win, scatter symbols, longer lines, and larger clusters. The MultiMAX mechanic shines in Yggdrasil’s Multifly pokie, accumulating multipliers across the reels to trigger cascading wins.

DreamTech Gaming and Bang Bang games are among the existing YG Masters members to sign on for the mechanics offer with both developers planning to integrate the mechanics in their new releases for 2021. YG Masters creates the opportunity for its partners to develop and distribute gaming content through Yggdrasil’s GATI Technology, a regulatory-ready development toolkit. The technology allows game providers and studios to employ standardised technology to create and dispense their content internationally.

Stuart McCarthy, Head of Partner Programs at Yggdrasil

Stuart McCarthy, the Head of Partner Program at Yggdrasil stated that the online pokie market is highly competitive and uses “recognised and successful” mechanics is the catalyst to motivate players and improve game performance. He proceeded to say that their in-house mechanics have proved to be a revelation to the extent that they had to “recalibrate what successful releases look like.”

2021 will see a flurry of exclusive releases integrating these mechanics.  McCarthy said how thrilled his company was to provide its partners with the opportunity to cultivate their offerings which will naturally feed into their shared vision.

This year looks like it will be an exciting one for Kiwi punters with a slew of exciting titles with new mechanics set to make their debut.

If you think you’re ready for some premium pokie action, head over to LeoVegas casino today for Yggdrasil’s best titles.​

Push Gaming, a B2B online and mobile gaming supplier, has further strengthened its tier-one credentials with the extension of its content deal with online casino giant, LeoVegas.

The deal will see LeoVegas adding titles like Joker Troupe, Jammin’ Jars, and the popular recent release, Wheel of Wonders, via Push Gaming’s UKGC and MGA-licensed platform.

Push Gaming has worked over the years to gain a reputation as a go-to firm for quality iGaming content and has gained a veritable army of dedicated fans.

The near future will see the provider integrate directly across numerous European markets, including the UK, Sweden, and Germany, thanks to LeoVegas’ GoGo Casino and Rocket X brands.

Fiona Hickey, Push Gaming’s Head of Sales

Fiona Hickey, Push Gaming’s Head of Sales said, “LeoVegas is an industry leader when it comes to providing top quality content across its casinos, and we’re thrilled to be extending our agreement with an operator that boasts such a hugely impressive reach.”

“Our slots are enjoyed so much by our players precisely because we put entertainment at the heart of everything we do – we look forward to continuing our already-successful partnership together across multiple regions.”

Johan Ekberg, Group Casino Games Manager at LeoVegas also commented, saying, “Push Gaming’s catalogue of titles delights with every spin, and we’re very happy to be extending our provision of their content with a direct integration into our casino lobbies.”

“With some hugely innovative games and incredibly engaging mechanics, we look forward to taking our content agreement to the next level, as well as continuing to establish a productive business relationship in the years ahead.”

Push Gaming has had a highly productive 2020. In addition to securing a fully licensed platform via GSI (Game Server Integrations), the company has also cemented a series of tier-one global deals, including William Hill, GVC, The Rank Group, Gamesys, and IGT (Norsk Tipping).​