Australian Online Casinos News

Stakelogic Links up with LeoVegas

November 1, 2022 by Admin

Major online casino operator, LeoVegas, has cemented a new content deal with equally prominent iGaming developer, Stakelogic, to feature the company’s Stakelogic Live product.

The deal is made possible by Stakelogic Live’s aggregator partner, Relax Gaming, and will see LeoVegas add Stakelogic Live’s network tables and gameshow titles to its live dealer catalogue for Sweden and all MGA markets.

The deal includes a collection of Live Dealer blackjack and roulette table variants. The games will be streamed via Stakelogic Live’s world-class studio in Birkirkara, Malta, which integrates hi-tech audio and visual innovations, along with lightning-fast and crystal-clear broadcast quality.

The game tables feature visually arresting backdrops that convey unique gaming atmospheres, with themes inspired by Las Vegas, Macau, and more.

LeoVegas will also integrate a list of Stakelogic Live gameshow titles, such as Super Stake Roulette 5,000X. This game includes a Super Stake feature that lets you double your bet in exchange for heightened chances of triggering a bonus with potentially huge wins in store.

Stakelogic Live’s tables are hosted by professional and friendly dealers, expertly selected and trained to provide an entertaining and engaging experience.

Olga Bajela, the COO at Stakelogic Live, said,

“It is great to have added LeoVegas to our growing roster of tier-one operator partners and for its players in Sweden and all MGA markets to be able to enjoy the unrivalled experience that each title provides. Stakelogic Live is now a must-have provider for operators looking to deliver the best live dealer content to their players and we look forward to seeing those at LeoVegas sit down at our network tables and experience first-hand what they have to offer.”

Rokas Benetis, the Director of Live Casino at LeoVegas, stated,

“We are committed to providing our players with a comprehensive live casino portfolio comprised of the best games from the best providers, and this partnership with Stakelogic Live is a testament to this commitment. “

Pragmatic Play’s new PowerUp Roulette Goes Live

October 18, 2022 by Admin

Pragmatic Play has tapped into the DNA of a true casino classic to bring the world a brand-new live casino experience with PowerUP Roulette.

This unique take on traditional roulette will be broadcasted from Pragmatic’s live studio and features base play with up to five PowerUP bonus rounds that deliver a flurry of winning opportunities.

If the ball lands on a previously indicated PowerUP number, the game will continue with a PowerUP bonus round where all straight-up bets could net you extra prizes over and above your normal winnings. Every new PowerUP bonus round that you play will double the prize pool available in the next spin. When you hit the 5th round, you will be able to claim prizes worth from 2600x to 8000x.

“Players can enjoy flexibility in play with an array of features available to them such as Auto-play, providing the ability to save favourite bet combinations and special bet options. PowerUP Roulette boasts user-friendly UX and UI and is recorded with 4K cameras streamed with ultra-low latency, “making it an ideal choice for operators,” The provider revealed in a statement.

Irina Cornides, the COO at Pragmatic Play, added her thoughts, saying,

“Our product portfolio showcases a diverse range of games that are all about delivering high-quality entertainment. We’re offering our partners not only classics, but also games featuring modern twists, player favourites transformed into immersive experiences, and elevated mechanics igniting new gameplay possibilities that appeal to different types of players.”

“We’re extremely proud of what our development and production teams have delivered with PowerUp Roulette – it’s another incredible creation that brings a fresh interpretation of a timeless classic to the Live Casino space,” she added.

Peru-Bound

Pragmatic Play has also recently inked a new deal with Peruvian operator Bonanza.club, the latest in a series of partnerships across South America. The agreement will see Pragmatic provide the brand with Slots, Live Casino, Virtual Sports and Bingo products.

Victor Arias, the Vice President of Latin American Operations at Pragmatic Play, commented,

“Another multi-product agreement in Peru shows the strength of the market there and our ability to service it with a diverse array of quality products. Bonanza.club is the latest operator to see the value in our content and joins with us to drive the industry forward in Latin America.”

Cesar Talavera, the Digital Business Manager at Bonanza.club, added,

“We’re delighted to partner with Pragmatic Play. Its reputation in Peru is second to none, which makes its games a must-have for anyone operating in our market.”

Evolution introduces Reward-Rich Gold Bar Roulette

August 5, 2022 by Admin

Global Leader in live-streamed casino entertainment, Evolution has unleashed an exciting new variant of an iconic table game.

The new Gold Bar Roulette offers players higher levels of control, enhanced entertainment, and impressive rewards. Players get more influence over their roulette game via a system where you choose your lucky numbers instead of multipliers.

This new title sets itself apart in many ways and features multiplier-enriched gold bars that you can claim to boost your wins. You can win a random number of Gold Bars by hitting prizes with Straight Up bets. The gold bars hold a value of 88x and can be stored for future game rounds on any Straight Up bet.

This means a significantly boosted payout when you win, and the bars have an impressive shelf life of 180 days in your player account.

If you feel like going big, you can stack multiple Gold Bars on a Straight Up bet spot, creating the opportunity for massive wins. Your chip bets and Gold Bar bets are played separately.

Todd Haushalter, chief product officer at Evolution described Gold Bar Roulette as spellbinding, complimenting the meticulously crafted gold vault environment and golden wheel. He mentioned that players were certain to love the win-boosting gold bars and the potential to claim multiplied payouts as high as 10 000x.

“Having witnessed the amazing popularity of our Lightning Roulette game, we know there is an appetite for unique Roulette games that add extra suspense, entertainment and potential for big payouts,” he added.

Encouraging Numbers

In July 2022, Evolution published its interim report for January-June 2022. The company’s CEO said that the operational delivery for the second quarter of 2022 was nothing less than fantastic, acknowledging the multiple milestones achieved over the period, including opening new studios in Connecticut, Madrid, and Yerevan, and launching in the freshly regulated Ontario market.

Pragmatic Picks up the Pace with new Live Speed Blackjack Tables

June 3, 2022 by Admin

Pragmatic Play’s live casino offering has grown with an exciting addition guaranteed to thrill table game enthusiasts. The provider’s new Speed Blackjack product is now part of its Live Casino portfolio.

The game integrates side bets, auto-decisions and more features to give you a faster and more rewarding Blackjack session, coupled with the immersion of interaction with a professional live dealer. The company advised that the new title delivers a “fast-paced play session for those looking to enjoy a live casino experience”.

Yossi Barzely, the Chief Business Development Officer at Pragmatic Play, appeared highly pleased at the new addition to the developer’s portfolio, saying,

“Bringing new gaming opportunities to players is at the core of what we aim to do at Pragmatic Play, and we’re very pleased to grow the footprint of our catalogue further with the launch of our new product, Speed Blackjack. The performance of our Live Casino offering is a great success story, and we are keen to capitalise further on the luxury environment it offers.”

Speed Test

Among its many innovations, Pragmatic’s Speed Blackjack reduces game round times by up to 30%. The game permits you to use simultaneous decision offers, with pre-set auto-decisions based on your strategy, including stands or hits.

The new game also boasts an enhanced user interface designed to accommodate the rapid pace of play. Players will be happy to note there is quick seating which means you can get into the game almost immediately with the assistance of a friendly and engaging game host. The game is streamed from Pragmatic Play’s new Ruby, which employs cutting-edge game streaming technology to bring you the best possible experience.

Pragmatic Play enhances Live Casino offering with new table games

March 1, 2022 by Admin

Pragmatic Play’s live casino offering has received a fresh influx of content with a selection of new gaming tables for its Live Casino portfolio.

The firm shared in a recent media release that it was “launching numerous new tables” in its baccarat, speed baccarat, and blackjack ranges.

The company explained that 15 new tables in total have been added to its blackjack product for Live Casino and that online casino operators can access this fresh content via a new studio.

The statement continued, saying,

“Play enhancements include popular side bets ‘Perfect Pairs’ and ‘21+3’, while a ‘Bet Behind’ option makes each seat of the table multi-player. The ‘Early Decisions’ feature makes gameplay smooth and engaging.”

The company also mentioned that Speed Baccarat would be receiving 2 new gaming tables. Speed Baccarat is a variant of the classic where each game round lasts only 27 seconds with a betting time limit of 12 seconds. The cards are dealt face up once the betting time elapses to keep the gameplay as smooth and rapid as possible.

Pragmatic’s classic version of baccarat has also gained another table with the additions to both varieties currently live and ready to play.

Upgrades

The provider added that several of the new tables are equipped with technology that allows for “bespoke customisation, to accurately represent operators’ brands”.

Yossi Barzely, the chief business development officer at Pragmatic Play gave his take on the new development, adding,

“Alongside new and innovative game types, we’re also committed to regularly enhancing our existing range of classic player favourites. We’re delighted with the additional options now available.”

Skycity Casino investigation rolls on

June 25, 2021 by Admin

A world-famous Adelaide casino finds itself in a precarious position as it faces down an investigation into allegations of money laundering and other illicit activity. Skycity Entertainment Ltd. has been under scrutiny since September 2019 following the start of a review by the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC).

Reports of money laundering and links to the criminal underworld have marred the casino’s once-pristine reputation, however, the initiation of measures to address these issues have sparked hope among stakeholders that Skycity’s redemption is possible. AUSTRAC has also been investigating alleged irregularities around customer due diligence.

Cleaning the slate

Earlier in the year, Skycity announced that it had severed ties with junket operators. This move appeared to be prompted by the exposure of its rival Crown Resorts Ltd.’s links to organized crime operations. The relationships between casinos and junkets have historically drawn criticism because they often come dangerously close to skirting regulations. Their efforts to woo potential wealthy Chinese gambling connoisseurs pay handsomely, but may often involve shady business.

Skycity’s response to AUSTRAC’s inquiry has been appropriately unambiguous. The company has announced that it is cooperating fully with the investigation but has revealed little else in the way of fine details.

What the operator has said is that the attention of the inquest concerns the casino’s management of specific customers identified as “high risk” or “politically exposed”. The investigation is focused on the months from July 2015 to June 2016, and those between July 2018 and June 2019.

Ramping up regulation

The unprecedented growth of the international gambling industry has brought about the urgent need for intensified regulation and enforcement of said regulations, if illegal activities are to be curbed.

The damaging allegations against Skycity’s Adelaide casino have shed even more light on the fact that any industry can easily find itself adjacent to or engaged in unlawful practices. The company is undoubtedly hopeful that it can weather the process and outcome of the investigation relatively intact. Its trio of New Zealand casinos has not drawn the public attention of AUSTRAC, but there is no telling what the final findings of the probe will reveal.

The casino industry and gambling industry as a whole have suffered due to the global health crisis. Government-mandated closures of indoor entertainment venues and stay at home orders cut off the stream of customers that would regularly head out to play pokies and other games of chance.

In this volatile economic environment, casino companies that find themselves embroiled in criminal allegations may find their fortunes in even more jeopardy than the industry at large.

Skycity, Adelaide

Microgaming to revolutionise its live casino offering with On Air Entertainment

June 18, 2021 by Admin

iGaming industry leader Microgaming has announced its intent to “reinvigorate the live casino industry” with the inking of a deal to power a new product by On Air Entertainment. The Malta-based On Air was founded in January 2021 by a crew of experienced industry professionals who specialise in live casinos.

Classic and custom

On Air Entertainment is 100% powered by Microgaming and the creative force behind a new live dealer suite that will launch on the studio’s custom-built platform. The launch will take place in early 2022 and will comprise a selection of classic and bespoke live casino games.

John Coleman, the CEO at Microgaming said,

“On Air Entertainment represents a new evolution of live casino gaming, possessing all the experience, talent and passion required to innovate in the live casino space. I am delighted that Microgaming is playing an integral part in their exciting journey.”

Top of the world

In its short time of operation, On Air has established a studio in Riga, Latvia staffed with developers based in both Latvia and Estonia. Microgaming has stated that it is preparing for a period of “rapid growth” in the near future as it strives to achieve its mission of bringing “competitive, customisable and world-leading content to the table.”

Andres Rengifo, Managing Director at On Air Entertainment said,

“Our vision is to be the global innovator of choice for tailored live casino experiences and to achieve this we’re bringing together the very brightest and best live casino talent from across the industry. Powered by Microgaming, we will have access to unrivalled customer and market reach, this is a game-changer for us, and we can’t wait to begin broadcasting together.”

Microgaming has been highly productive lately, with a series of commercial deals which were announced towards the end of May. Notable partnerships established during this period include those with Gold Coin Studios, the Solverade Group, and the platform and content provider Blox.

Microgaming celebrates 20 years in the game and on the isle

May 18, 2021 by Admin

Microgaming, an online casino software monolith famously behind games like Mega Moolah, is in a festive mood after two decades of operations on the Isle of Man. To celebrate, the company will make 20 donations to 20 charitable organisations to mark this milestone.

The organisation will use its PlayItForward corporate social responsibility scheme to distribute the funds to deserving organisations that it has identified. The company is hopeful that helping the identified charities will grant them a much-needed reprieve and benefit the local community at large.

Charity begins at home

This latest act of generosity is not an isolated event. Ever since Microgaming began operating in the Isle of Man the company has consistently supported the island’s local charities. Since 2001, it has contributed over NZD 3.5 million to local charities.

At the time of writing, the developer has pledged its support to the North Ramsey Bowling Club, the Ramsey Grammar School, and the Isle of Man Foodbank, with additional assistance for a young person who is training to become a paramedic also offered. The kindness won’t stop there as 16 new donations are planned for the year.

Going green

Over and above its existing donations, Microgaming intends to pay particular attention to the Isle of Man’s wildlife and environment. The company has plans to construct a ‘microforest’ in the Manx countryside that will boost and support the area’s wildlife and biodiversity for years to come. This project will be managed in collaboration with the Manx Wildlife Trust and Microgaming’s staff members have pledged to plant 1,500 native trees ion the south end of the isle by October 2021.

In an official statement, Microgaming’s CEO, John Coleman said that this year is a special one for the brand and that there could not be a more appropriate way to celebrate calling the island its home than to give back to the place and people that helped it build its success. Mr Coleman further stated that he is filled with pride that the company continues to further establish its roots in the region and that the PlayItForward scheme will seek to continue its support of the community.

Pragmatic gives LeoVegas the Bingo treatment

November 6, 2020 by Admin

Global iGaming operator LeoVegas recently unveiled its new vertical as a result of a new supply partnership deal that it struck with online casino content provider, Pragmatic Play. The agreement enables Pragmatic to release a full range of Bingo games to the LeoVegas platform that includes old classics and some new innovations.

Canadian players were given the first go at the new offering, followed soon after by New Zealand, Ireland, and then the remainder of the regulated online casino market. On 22 October, players all over the globe were presented with a special LeoVegas welcome offer to celebrate the launch.

Going global

Pragmatic Play now offers a variety of Bingo variants across all MGA-regulated jurisdictions including Session Bingo, Community Pot, Multi Stake, Fair Bingo, a Newbie Room, and XTG Prize to name a few. There is also an impressive selection of mini-games available along with a chat platform that allows players to interact.

The LeoVegas lobby has received a remarkable Bingo-themed revamp, LeoVegas and all games have been optimised for accessibility with features such as changing the display size of cards that may help viewers with visual impairments.

Multigame action

Hardcore Bingo players who enjoy playing more than one card at a time will be able to make use of the Multigame function. This is where players simultaneously compete in several games. The Bingo experience is completed by a multicoloured theme, bursting with vivid hues.

Pragmatic Play Bingo is available as 90-ball and 75-ball games around the clock so LeoVegas players all over the world can jump in on the fun and encounter an all-new Bingo experience.

Pragmatic and EveryMatrix make it official with Live Casino games deal

October 6, 2020 by Admin

Pragmatic Play has inked a new content partnership deal with EveryMatrix is a B2B technology provider that is most well known across the industry for its popular CasinoEngine product. The new deal will provide operator partners of EveryMatrix with access to the developer’s existing live casino games.

EveryMatrix operator clients will also gain immediate access to any of Pragmatic’s future live casino products. The deal is set to broaden the developer’s online footprint and expand its distribution network through EveryMatrix’s clients who, in turn, will benefit from a varied live casino offering.

Casino content aggregation giant

EveryMatrix is an online casino content aggregation solution provider that was founded in 2008 The company offers a holistic range of B2B solutions for the iGaming industry. The brand’s CasinoEngine product is highly regarded as one of the industry’s top integration platforms. The platform has the most extensive iGaming content library in the world, boasting over 11,500 titles and 450 local and global jackpots. These include titles from over 175 gaming providers including Playson, Evolution Gaming, Tom Horn Gaming, Betsoft, NetEnt, Microgaming, Relax Gaming, Red Tiger, Thunderkick, Wazdan, and Spinmatic.

The platform is utilized by more than 120 operators in various jurisdictions, including some of the iGaming industry’s biggest players, including Flutter, Norsk Tipping, Mybet, Greentube, and Yggdrasil.

A Live Casino Games focus

Pragmatic Play has cultivated a sterling reputation in the iGaming industry, thanks to its live casino offering. Their portfolio comprises a vast array of titles including Live Blackjack, Live Baccarat, Live Roulette, Auto-Roulette, Roulette Macao, Mega Sic Bo, and Speed Roulette.

In addition to the recent EveryMatrix deal, the brand has penned parallel partnerships with online casino brands; 888casino and BlueOcean Gaming. Lottoland’s Bingo offering will also be added to its platform alongside two Latin American operators, SuperBets and Universal Race.

Pragmatic Play seems determined to make 2020 a highly productive year as it extends its reach, breaking into uncharted international iGaming markets.