Relax Gaming, a leading iGaming aggregator and supplier of unique content has signed a partnership with Print Studios which will see the development studio being added to the aggregator’s Silver Bullet program.

In terms of the partnership, Print’s content will be integrated onto the Relax platform, resulting in the distribution of content being handled by the aggregator.

The partnership will see Print Studios becoming the latest development studio to join Relax Gaming’s comprehensive network of tier one operators which include Fantasma Games, Kalamba Games and 4theplayer. Print Studios will have the opportunity to benefit from Relax’s commercial representation as well as its compliance and legal support.

According to representatives from Relax Gaming, which recently teamed up with OneTouch, adding more developers to its program will assist them in driving differentiation and they look forward to working with their latest partner.

Simon Hammon, Chief Production Officer at Relax Gaming commented that Silver Bullet is all about providing a platform for innovative start-ups to get noticed in a crowded marketplace and help them drive differentiation to their partners.

Hammon also said that Print Studios is made up of a team of experienced talent who has big plans for the market, and they are pleased to be supporting the first steps of their journey.

Carl Wiggman, Chief Executive Officer at Print Studios said that with Print, they are creating a studio that focuses on impactful game design that delivers exhilarating and dynamic experiences.

Wiggman added that the Silver Bullet program is exactly the kind of leg-up that is going to help them reach out and establish themselves as an up-and-coming developer in the iGaming industry.

BtoBet, a leading sportsbook platform provider which forms part of the Aspire Global Group, has announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with the UK based operator, Small Screen Casinos.

The agreement between the parties will see the operator using BtoBet’s sportsbook platform in order to power its online channels across a number of jurisdictions that include Ireland, the United Kingdom and Ghana.

Taj Ratta, the Co-Founder of Small Screen Casinos, commented on the agreement by saying that BtoBet has an accomplished record in providing flexible and scalable sports betting solutions in diverse market requirements.

Ratta went on to say that he is positive that this partnership will deliver engaging and enjoyable sports betting experiences for all their players across the entire breadth of their brand’s presence in different markets.

This latest deal follows shortly after Aspire Global Group developed a foothold in the UK market, with the BtoBet sportsbook platform last month being granted full certification to operate in the country.

Tsachi Maimon, the Chief Executive Officer at Aspire Global, said that they look forward to helping meet Small Screen Casinos’ target to grow in various jurisdictions through the sports vertical.

BtoBet’s high-performance sports betting technology will be crucial to Small Screen Casinos as they endeavor to deliver an ideal play-centric betting experience. The agreement highlights BtoBet’s potential to build its technology to meet the needs of any operator and regulated market.

The owner of BtoBet has emphasized that the provider is one of the main reasons for its international expansion over the past year.

YG Masters partner 4ThePlayer.com has enhanced future game production with Yggdrasil’s Gigablox mechanic after having signed up to the supplier’s new Game Engagement Offering (GEM).

GEM will see 4ThePlayer incorporate the proven mechanic into its game development process considerably boosting player engagement and retention levels as a result.

Gigablox first featured in Yggdrasil’s proprietary games and was instrumental in making ‘Hades’ and ‘Lucky Neko’ two of the best performing titles for Yggdrasil in 2020.

The Gigablox framework allows dynamic reels to generate colossal blocks of up to 6 x 6 stacked, spawning huge wins for players and building suspense and excitement.

4ThePlayer joins Reflex Gaming, Bang Bang Games, DreamTech Gaming and Peter & Sons in signing up to the GEM offering with the first games incorporating the mechanics scheduled to be released later this year.

MultiMAX and Splitz are also available to partners, in addition to Gigablox. These can be utilized as part of the GEM offering with more mechanics to be added in the near future.

Stuart McCarthy, Head of Partner Programs at Yggdrasil, commented that their mechanics significantly elevate the games incorporating them and add new levels of excitement and engagement that will have players coming back for more.

McCarthy added that they are excited to expand their partnership with 4ThePlayer and to see them release games using Gigablox which will strengthen their existing portfolio.

Chris Ash, Founder and Business Development Director at 4ThePlayer, said Innovation and entertainment are key elements for them when they are creating new games, and you can find both in Yggdrasil’s impressive Gigablox mechanic.

Ash also said they already have an exciting concept for a Gigablox game and look forward to releasing it later this year.

A bill has been filed by a group of North Carolina senators that would see sports betting being legal in the state and which could be earmarked revenue to pay for education expenses and construction of schools in the state.

There are two tribal casinos in the state to place sports bets on or partake in casino games, both of which went live with William Hill sportsbooks ahead of March Madness.

Should the bill (SB 688) be passed, bettors will have the opportunity to gamble on amateur collage, electronic and professional sports with other events also allowed on condition it is approved by the North Carolina Education Lottery Commission.

Daily Fantasy Sports Betting is permitted in the state via sites such as DraftKings and FanDuel, which are two of the most popular platforms.

North Carolina law requires patrons to be 21 years of age and older, although several online betting sites allow some as young as 18 to register for an account.

Sports wagering operator applicants are required to submit a form from the Commission and pay a licensing fee of $500,000 which will be refunded, minus expenses incurred, if the application is denied.

The bill will also enable bettors to wager bets using cryptocurrency and other digital/virtual currencies, among other traditional forms of payment such as cash or debit/credit card.

According to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, approximately 30 percent of lottery revenue goes to education.

The net proceeds of the North Carolina Education Lottery go to education expenses that include reduced class size in early grades, school construction, pre-kindergarten programs and scholarships for needy college and university students.

Leading iGaming aggregator and supplier of innovative content, Relax Gaming, has announced the launch of a Mexican themed online slot game titled ‘Wild Chapo’.

The 5 reels, 3 row and 15 pay line, highly volatile ‘Wild Chapo’ slot game is playable from 10p up to £100 per spin and comes with an RTP of 96.36% with the bigger wins coming from the various bonus features. The maximum win in the slot game comes in at 10,000 x a player’s total stake from a single spin.

On the reels players will find heart, diamond, club and spade symbols as well as a wise old owl, a wise owl and an angry looking donkey. The most lucrative symbol is Chapo that pays 2, 10 or 25 x a player’s total stake for landing 3, 4 or 5 across a pay line.

A Wild can appear on all 5 reels and substitutes for everything with the exception of the Bonus symbol. Landing 3, 4 or 5 Wilds on a pay line will award players with 5, 15 or 40 x their total stake.

The Colossal Wilds feature sees Wilds appear in 2×2 colossal symbol blocks which are the equivalent of 4 standard Wilds.

In the Expanding Wild feature, landing a crate of TNT in the base game will have it explode upwards and turn that symbol and all symbols directly above Wild.

The Re-Spin feature is triggered by landing 2 Bonus symbols on the same spin. The Bonus symbols turn into sticky Wilds which is followed by a re-spin.

Players landing 3, 4 or 5 Bonus symbols anywhere on the reels, on the same spin are awarded with 7, 9 or 11 free spins in the Free Spins feature.