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Evolution launches world’s first online live Craps game
Evolution has launched the world’s first online Live Craps game, set in an authentic underground, speakeasy-style studio.
This unique online version of the legendary dice game stays true to the original while also taking full advantage of technology with its rich set of additional features, aimed to make the game easier to understand and play for both experienced and new players.
Todd Haushalter, Chief Product Officer at Evolution, said: “Craps completes the Evolution portfolio in terms of offering every game you can find in a land-based casino. Developing the game and capturing the unique excitement of the Craps table, but in an online setting, was a complex project. The team has done a phenomenal job and we now have a fantastic finished product that I know will thrill Craps enthusiasts in the US, Europe and beyond, as well as attracting legions of new fans.”
He added: “We understand that not everyone knows how to play Craps. That’s why the game has both an ‘Easy Mode’ and a simple online interactive tutorial that clearly explains how to play and enjoy the game. Craps has been our most requested new game by both players and operators for years – now it’s finally here. I think players are going to love it.”
Evolution is also adding to its growing portfolio of First Person games by launching an RNG variant of Craps. Like all of Evolution’s First Person games, it includes the ‘GO LIVE’ button, which transports players through an in-game portal to the live version of the game.
Lightning Box goes live in Pennsylvania with SG’s OpenGaming
Scientific Games has launched Lightning Box’s games in Pennsylvania, marking the slot provider’s entry into the Keystone State.
The Australian developer has rolled out two titles, LIGHTNING HORSEMAN and RESPIN RHINO, via the Open Gaming System (OGS), with players across the state now able to access these popular online games. More releases from Lightning Box’s portfolio are expected to follow over the coming months.
This launch builds on the open ethos of the OpenGaming ecosystem that has the vision to provide players worldwide with access to market-leading content from its own game development studios in addition to partner studios from across the globe.
Lightning Box went live in neighbouring New Jersey in 2015, in addition to serving players in Canada through the British Columbia Lottery Corporation and Loto Quebec.
Scientific Games and the OpenGaming ecosystem forms an integral part of Lightning Box’s expansion across the US, providing new opportunities for the studio’s games to reach a wider audience.
Peter Causley, CEO and co-founder of Lightning Box, said: “We’re very excited about the opportunity in Pennsylvania and are looking forward to seeing the results. It bodes well for us as a studio that our content continues to cross the bridge between land-based and online in the States. With our games integrated onto the OpenGaming ecosystem, we’re in a good position to penetrate new markets and expand our player base even further.”
Dylan Slaney, SVP Gaming, Digital at Scientific Games, said: “It’s fantastic to see Lightning Box make its debut in Pennsylvania. We’re delighted to have played an important role in supporting their efforts to expand across the US. Their games have performed strongly in New Jersey, and we also expect them to produce great results in the Keystone State. This latest launch showcases exactly how OpenGaming helps partners to build their presence within regulated markets worldwide.”
Comtrade Gaming and ALOT Solutions enter strategic partnership
Comtrade Gaming, a leading i-gaming platform supplier, announces a strategic partnership with ALOT Solutions. The deal sees ALOT Solutions making its Prize Cover and lottery Games available as a bundled solution to new operators via Comtrade Gaming’s iGaming platform (icore).
“Lottoland is the No.1 brand in lottery betting and via ALOT Solutions, our B2B business, we are continually expanding our reach. Partnering with Comtrade Gaming will allow us to work with other operators in new markets to provide our compelling games with huge jackpot prizes” explains Mike Carruthers, CEO of ALOT Solutions.
The state-of-the-art iGaming platform, which recently added a cloud-deployed option, is capable of thousands of bets per second, automates real-time bonusing features and collects player data to intelligently respond to individual consumer profiles.
“The partnership with ALOT Solutions is a fantastic win for Comtrade Gaming and a first of its kind”, said Steven Valentine, Director of Interactive. “ALOT Solutions is the biggest name in prize cover lottery and this deal enables us to offer these lottery products to our top tier operators via a partnership they can trust to deliver.”
Lightning Box to go live with Atlantic Lottery Corporation
Specialist slots provider Lightning Box is to launch its games with Canadian operator Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC).
The agreement expands the Australian provider’s footprint within Canada after it launched its first titles in the country with Loto-Québec in 2019 and British Columbia Lottery Corporation last year.
The ever-popular Silver Lion will be the first to go live as the slot design studio continues to make waves in the North American market.
Peter Causley, CEO and co-founder of Lightning Box, said: “We’re very happy to be launching with Atlantic Lottery Corporation as it marks another important step as we continue to expand our operations in North America.
“Silver Lion is the first game to go live with the them and we’re confident it’ll prove as popular with their audience as they have in other countries around the world.
Robert Lalonde, iGaming Product Manager at Atlantic Lottery Corporation said: “We are aware of the popularity of Lightning Box’s products among the gaming community and are delighted we can now offer them to our players. They are a great addition to our portfolio.”
Fitzdares signs deal with Canadian unit affiliate 8
Fitzdares, a UK-based sports betting and online casino platform, has confirmed it will sign with Affiliate 8 to support it during the Canadian expansion. iGaming and betting company Affiliate8 will use its digital strategy and SEO resources to support the launch of Fitzdares in the recently established Ontario market.
Tristan Wootton, head of growth at Fitzdares, said. "We are excited to partner with Affiliation8 for our first launch outside of Europe. The team understands the spirit of our brand and not only addresses one of the many challenges we face when expanding our business, but also supports training on industry best practices.
"This is a win-win because we are passionate about supporting British companies like Affiliate." Affiliation8 has the same experience as operators and affiliates in jurisdictions worldwide, including Europe, the United States, South Africa, and Brazil.
Chris O'Rourke, director of Affiliate 8, said. "We are excited to work with Fitzdares again. Fitzdares is a unique brand with a great legacy in the field of iGaming. We initially worked on a project with their UK sports books in 2021 and have been in a relationship ever since.
"They got a Canadian (Ontario) license in 2022 and we look forward to helping them quickly establish themselves in what has become a highly competitive Canadian market." Earlier this year, Fitzdares also entered the Canadian market by supporting its long-term partner FSB to support sportsbooks, iCasino aggregation products and back office platforms.
