Playtech, one of the largest online gambling software suppliers is thrilled to announce that it has entered into a new partnership with Swiss operator Casino Lugano SA that will see it launch its products through the casino’s online Swiss4Win.ch brand.

In terms of the multi-year deal signed by the parties Casino Lugano will become the first operator in the combined Italian-Swiss area to go live online with Playtech’s information management system, casino and live casino content

Casino Lugano was awarded an igaming license for Switzerland in April of last year, after the country commenced issuing licenses in 2019.

Shimon Akad, the Chief Operating Officer at Playtech, commented on the new deal by saying that the continued growth and development of Switzerland’s online casino market in the last few years makes it an exciting growth area for their Casino and Live Casino offering.

Akad went on to say that Live Casino is a key product vertical for Playtech, and they look forward to working with Casino Lugano to deliver their data driven, omni-channel IMS platform which can help drive the growth of the country’s emerging online market.

Gianmaria Frapolli, the Chief Executive and Board Member at Casino Lugano SA, said that they are excited to partner with Playtech and bring the success of Casino Lugano into the online market.

Frapolli also said that Playtech’s industry-leading software and expertise will help deliver a sustainable and innovative online Casino experience to their customers as they enter the online market for the first time.

BGaming, a leading video slot developer, has released a new Irish themed futuristic retro slot titled ‘Mechanical Clover’.

‘Mechanical Clover’ is a 3 reel, 3 rows slot game that starts with 5 pay lines in the main game with the re-spin bonus feature giving players an opportunity to increase the number of winning combinations to 27.

The new video slot game is filled with symbols that include four leaf clovers and fruits (cherries, oranges, plums, watermelon and lemons) which are the lowest paying symbols offering up to 4 coins for a combination of 3.

Premium symbols are purple hats, bronze bells and lucky 7s that could pay up to 10 coins for landing 3 of a kind. The Wild symbol is the crystal clover symbols.

In order to form a winning combination, players are required to land a minimum of 3 identical icons across a single line.

The medium volatility ‘Mechanical Clover’ video slot game is playable from 0.1 coins up to 50 coins per spin and comes with an RTP of 96.8 per cent while the top payout stands at 760x the bet.

Wild symbols substitute for all regular symbols and can only appear on the middle reels. The Wild also triggers the Re-spin Bonus feature where the number of pay lines will hit 27. Six re-spins are offered in this round with an increasing multiplier of up to x7.

The Gamble/Risk feature gives players a chance to double their winnings up to 10 times by beating the dealer’s card.

Sports betting data provider Sportradar has announced that it is acquiring sports data and video analytic provider Synergy Sports for an undisclosed sum.

The provider is using the purchase of Synergy in order to enhance its roster of agreements with professional sports leagues with the deal providing them with additional exposure to college athletics.

A statement issued by Sportradar stated that the NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB is the official partner in the US, while Synergy Sports has league-wide relationships with the NBA and MLB, as well as all of NCAA Division 1 women’s and men’s basketball and over 90 percent of NCAA Division 1 men’s baseball.

Last week the NCAA Division 1 men’s basketball tournament, also known as March Madness and one of the most wagered-on sporting events in the US, commenced.

The Synergy purchase will also see Sportradar gaining access to an agreement with the International Basketball Federation (FIBA). Synergy’s previously existing agreement with the league sees the company provide basketball teams, federations and leagues with a full end-to-end technology platform offering automated video production and graphics.

Synergy is majority-owned by Todd Boehly’s Eldridge industries. Boehly also founded Horizan Acquisition Corp. II (NYSE: HZON). It is rumored that the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) is acting as the vehicle by which Sportradar will become a publicly traded entity.

A group known as Elysian Park Ventures, comprised of Boehly and other owners of the Los Angeles Dodgers – the Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise in which Boehly holds a stake, is another Synergy backer.

ORYX Gaming, a Bragg Gaming Group company will be taking its premier RGS content live across Dazzletag’s multiple brands.

Exclusive content from ORYX’s RGS providers including Kalamba Games, GAMOMAT, Golden Hero, Givme Games, Peter & Sons and CandleBets will be made available in Dazzletag’s online casinos.

ORYX,s unique RGS content offers a vast blend of classic and innovative titles with wide player appeal that will at first be rolled out with Dazzletag’s MGA licensed brands, such as My Jackpot Casino, FruitKings and Play Sunny before going live in the UK at a later stage.

The content will be made available exclusively via Microgaming’s award-winning content aggregation platform, which provides access to hundreds of the industry’s premier online casino brands in principal markets.

Matevz Mazij, Managing Director of ORYX Gaming, commented that their content fits nicely into Dazzletag’s existing offering and with an innovative approach and a player focus similar to their own, they are certain that their partnership will be a success.

Jordan Rosamond, Casino Manager at Dazzletag, said that ORYX’s RGS offering provides unique and varied content, including classic titles as well as games with innovative mechanics and features that they know will resonate well with their players.

Graeme Powrie, Director of Aggregation at Microgaming, added that they are delighted to support ORYX and Dazzzletag in this exclusive supply deal.

Powrie went on to say that their talented content partners enjoy access to the unrivalled reach and service of the Microgaming platform, which is home to more than 200 leading operators. He added that this is a great deal for both parties, and it highlights their focus on creating unique opportunities for their partners and customers.

Soft2Bet, a leading casino and sportsbook provider has unveiled a new mobile application within the Swedish market for its SGA-licensed operator brand YoYoCasino.

Since launching in the territory last year, YoYoCasino has performed exceptionally well and attracted a huge audience with a selection of gaming titles and localized payment options.

The initial version is a first native app for brands operated by Soft2Bet and includes an exclusive number of the brand’s most sought-after games which include Bonanza Megaways, Divine Fortune Megaways, and Starburst, with more titles following in the near future.

Peter Christian Noer, Nordics Regional Manager at Soft2Bet, commented that the majority of their Swedish players access their sites on their mobile – so of course it has been a priority for them to offer their product via a native app.

He went on to say that the app offers faster and more convenient access to their platform and gives players a fantastic new way to experience their games.

Noer also said initially the Yoyo is available to Apple iOS users, so Soft2Bet’s latest release bolsters the company’s offering in a jurisdiction where their high-tech sportsbook CampoBet also enjoys widespread customer appeal.

Ivan Piorischin, Product owner at Soft2Bet said the crucial territory of Sweden is key area of focus for them, so they are delighted to bolster their offering within the market by launching an innovative mobile app for the cutting-edge brand YoYoCasino.

Piorischin added that 2021 has seen them enhance their position in the Nordics and beyond with a string of new product launches, commercial partnerships and high-profile appointments. He also said that they look forward to expanding their app portfolio into Google Android native apps for the Google Play store, as well as native apps for other brands.