Playtech has entered into a new partnership deal with AMC Networks that will give it exclusive worldwide rights to a selection of AMC and WE tv branded titles.

The new partnership will see Playtech gaining the exclusive rights to popular branded titles from AMC and WE which will enable the developer to create games based on a variety of sought-after hits.

Playtech will create online gaming experiences that will incorporate titles such as The Walking Dead, Marriage Boot Camp and Bridezillas.

The first game release featuring the above brands is expected to go live in the fourth quarter of this year and in to next year.

Shimon Akad, Chief Operating Operator at Playtech, commented that they are honored to have been chosen as AMC Network’s exclusive partner to bring their flagship brands to the online gaming market.

He also said that Playtech has a long and proud history of combining the best brands with their industry leading products and this new partnership demonstrates their continued commitment to delivering an entertainment-led experience to key strategic audiences across regulated markets.

Aaron Berndtson, Head of Strategic Partnership & Entertainment at Playtech, added that The Walking Dead is a once-in-a generation franchise and they look forward to delivering best-in-class games true to the loyal and passionate audience.

He added that additionally, to partner on the iconic Bridezillas and Marriage Boot Camp brands, which have been part of the lexicon for years, complements their branded content strategy to deliver the most engaging entertainment experience in the market.

Clayton Neuman, VP of Games at AMC Networks, said that from undead hordes of flesh-eating walkers to an army of enraged brides, AMC Networks is home to some of the most explosive dramas on television.

SlotStars, a new innovative online casino brand recently entered the gambling market across several regulated markets, including Sweden, the UK, Germany, Denmark and all Malta jurisdictions via the SkillOnNet platform.

The new casino brand is accessible via web browser as well as a native app that players can download from the Apple App Store and Google Play store.

Chris Hughes, Head of Marketing at the online casino brand commented that SlotsStars promises a player experience like no other and that is only possible because of he tremendous SkillOnNet platform and team that have helped them take SlotStars from concept to launch.

Hughes went on to say that they plan to disrupt core markets such as the UK and Sweden, and look forward to making their players feel like the star of the show from the minute they arrive at their casino.

SlotStars offers players a catalogue of over 2,500 slots, jackpot slots, instant wins, table games and live casino rooms, with casino game and slots provided by a number of leading providers, such as Big Time Gaming, Evolution, NetEnt, Microgaming, Evolution, Merkur Gaming, Yggdrasil Gaming and more. Players will also gain access to SkillOnNet’s Daily Picks with a beneficial loyalty scheme.

Jerry Land at SkillOnNet commented on the new milestone by saying that SlotStars was launched by a dedicated team of industry veterans.

Land also said that they are thrilled to welcome SlotStars to the SkillOnNet network and for the online casino to be able to leverage their award-winning platform. He added that they are the leaders when it comes to allowing new brands to enter regulated markets and succeed in the long term.

Playson, a leading casino games and software developer, has announced the release of its latest captivating video slot game, titled “Hot Coins: Hold and Win”.

The new video slot is played on 3 reels, 3 rows with 5 fixed pay lines and boasts a number of great features that include Wilds, Bonus Symbols, Hold and Spin, Lock it Link, Respins, a Bonus Game as well as 3 jackpots.

The game incorporates the Hold and Win mechanics that gives the gameplay an extra twist.

‘Hot Coins: Hold and Win’ offers a top payout of 1387x the bet and is playable from $0.02 up to $2.00 per spin on desktop, mobile or tablet devices. The med-high volatility video slot comes with an RTP of 95.61 percent.

The Bonus Round is activated by landing 3 bonus symbols anywhere on the grid with the game awarding 3 respins with all triggering symbols remaining locked on the reels. Each additional bonus symbol will reset the respin counter back to 3.

The video slot also offers 3 Jackpots – a Mini, Mayor and Grand worth up to 1000x a player’s bet.

A gold-framed grid leans against a purple background and contains a selection of classic paying icons.

Symbols include cherries, oranges, lemons and plums as the lowest paying symbols, with watermelons and grapes being in the middle of the paytable and BARS being the most lucrative icons in the game.

Vsevolod Lapin, Head of Product at Playson said that ‘Hot Coins: Hold and Win’ features eye-popping jackpots and an intriguing twist on the Hold and Win which is a high-octane affair designed to boost engagement and retention for operators.

Betway, a leading online betting and gaming operator has announced that it has entered into a partnership that will see it sponsor Germany’s prestigious grass court Tennis event, ATP 500’s Noventi Open in Germany.

In terms of the deal, Betway will become the Halle tournament’s newest sponsor and serve as the event’s sole betting partner for the 2021, 2022 and 2023 editions of the tournament.

The lawn tennis tournament commenced 12th June and will continue to 20th June 2021 at Halle, North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. The tournament has crowned six German winners since its inaugural edition held in 1993.

The premier tennis event provides an opportunity for the country to host the top tennis players in the world such as Roger Federer, who won his 10th title in 2019.

Anthony Werkman, Chief Executive Officer of Betway, commented that they are extremely proud to be announcing their sponsorship of the Noventi Open and extending their partnership with German Tennis.

Werkman went on to say that as a global brand, they are committed to working with the highest profile sporting events within the world of tennis which host the biggest names in the sport.

Ralf Weber, Tournament and Managing Director of the Noventi Open, said they are delighted to welcome Betway as a new co-sponsor of the Noventi Open.

Weber also said that the support of Betway throughout the next years will contribute to the continuous development of the tournament and they are looking forward to a long and prosperous partnership.

Founded in 1993, the Noventi Open was recognized as an ATP 500 tournament in 2015. Roger Federer won the most recent edition in 2019, with last year’s tournament cancelled due to Covid-19.

SYNOT Games, a leading online gambling software developer based in the Czech Republic has revealed that it has entered into a partnership with Estoril Online Casino, run by Casino Estoril in Portugal that will see players in Portugal now having the opportunity to gain access to titles from SYNOT’s portfolio.

Martina Hrabinska, Chief Commercial Officer of SYNOT Games, commented that their certified game portfolio will be a strong addition to the online casino’s presence.

She went on to say that players will be able to join the adventures of their archaeologist on their website in the game Book of Secrets or find the elf’s precious spins in Moonlight Fortune and other titles that entangle the player in a well-balanced mixture of story, graphics and sounds.

Hrabinska also said that having their games on the online casino of Estoril Portugal asserts their position on the market. She added that they are happy to be working with such a strong provider, which values the player and adheres to high standards of regulation and content likeability.

Rui Magalhaes, Chief Executive Officer at Estoril Sol Digital, said they have been keeping an eye on SYNOT’s games performance in Portugal and gathered this would be a great addition to their content library. She added that it was evident that they would want to have them available.

Magalhaes also said that similar to Estoril, SYNOT Games has been established for a long number of years in the land-based business, thus they are enraptured to have them on board. She added that they are impressed with how far along they have come in such a short period of time.