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LeoVegas starts game studio
LeoVegas is starting its own game studio, Blue Guru Games, to develop new, innovative games. The studio will develop exclusive games for LeoVegas and will also offer games to other operators. The first games will be released in late 2021.
LeoVegas Mobile Gaming Group has, through LeoVentures, started the game studio Blue Guru Games and LeoVegas’ share of ownership in 85%. From the start the company will have a team with more than 20 years of experience in game development and will draw upon all of the experience and knowledge of LeoVegas. The studio will develop and offer games both for the Group’s own brands and for other game operators. The ambition is to produce at least 20 games in the coming 24 months through Blue Guru Games.
“For a long time we have created exclusive games with the help of external providers, but now the time is right to take the step to do game development entirely on our own,” comments Gustaf Hagman, Group CEO, LeoVegas. “Drawing from our data and casino knowledge we will be able to drive innovation and create games that our customers truly enjoy. These may be everything from niche, local games for individual markets to broad international games. In addition, we will create games and unique characters that can be used in our marketing, which will build stronger loyalty to our brands. Having great flexibility in producing games is a competitive advantage, and it will also give us a new revenue stream over time.”
Blue Guru Games will complement the games from the other 60 casino game providers that LeoVegas has access to today. The first games from the studio are expected to be released towards the end of 2021. These proprietary games will also give LeoVegas IP rights that will offer greater flexibility in how the characters and games may be used.
The new game studio is part of LeoVegas’ strategy to cost effectively control a larger share of the gaming industry’s value chain. In addition to Blue Guru Games, LeoVentures has invested in, among other companies, CasinoGrounds, Pixel.bet and SharedPlay. LeoVegas also recently acquired the sports betting company Expekt.
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CasinoCanada partners with LolaJack Casino to expand Canadian visibility
CasinoCanada.com has entered into a partnership with LolaJack Casino to increase brand visibility and direct traffic to the platform in the Canadian market, the companies said.
Under the agreement, CasinoCanada will produce and distribute content about LolaJack Casino, including its gaming catalogue, platform features, and operational details. The content will be published in CasinoCanada’s review, comparison, and informational sections, with the stated aim of attracting and redirecting user traffic.
CasinoCanada is a Canada-focused online casino guide operated by SEOBROTHERS.
Eugene Ravdin, Head of PR at SEOBROTHERS, said: “We are pleased to support LolaJack Casino in strengthening its presence in the Canadian market. This partnership is aimed at driving relevant traffic to the platform through CasinoCanada’s content and distribution channels.”
LolaJack Casino is operated by WinLeads and was established in 2026.
The platform operates under a Costa Rican licence issued to Tafico Ltd. Alfie, Affiliate Manager at WinLeads, said: “We are delighted to team up with CasinoCanada to strengthen our brand visibility across Canada. This partnership aligns perfectly with our goal to deliver a top-tier gaming experience to Canadian players through a trusted informational guide.”
The companies said Canadian users have access to a gaming library of more than 11,000 titles from 107 software providers, including Pragmatic Play, Playson, Mascot Gaming, and Hacksaw Gaming.
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Ben Wood CCO at Playson
Playson strengthens North American footprint with Caesars Entertainment partnership
Launch brings slot studio’s award-winning portfolio to an increased player base across Ontario
Playson, the accomplished digital entertainment supplier, has secured its latest partnership in Ontario with Caesars Entertainment, bringing a new portfolio of titles to Caesars Palace Online Casino, Horseshoe Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino.
The agreement will see Playson elevate the industry-renowned operator’s comprehensive online slot collection with an array of top-performing releases from its Hold and Win library, integrated via Light & Wonder’s aggregation platform.
Titles including 4 Pots Riches: Hold and Win, Thunder Coins: Hold and Win and Diamonds Power XXL: Hold and Win will enable players across the province to enjoy feature-led, captivating gameplay experiences, which have already proven successful since Playson first entered the market in 2022.
Playson’s latest tie-up highlights the international recognition of its brand, with its extensive portfolio continuing to drive long-term value for operators worldwide.
Ben Wood, CCO at Playson, said: “Caesars Digital is a prestigious entertainment brand and this partnership reinforces our commitment to deliver player-favourite content to the world’s leading casino operators. We look forward to bringing our proven portfolio to an increased number of players across Ontario and continue strengthening our North American footprint.”
Ricardo Cornejo Rivas, Vice President of Online Gaming at Caesars Digital, said: “The addition of Playson’s established portfolio of titles broadens the online casino offering for our players in Ontario. This partnership reflects our ongoing focus on advancing the online casino experience across our platforms.”
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BETER
BETER expands US footprint with Illinois approval
BETER, the award-winning provider of live streams, live data, and odds for esports and sports, has expanded its US presence after its exclusive Setka Cup table tennis content was added to the Sports Wagering catalog in the State of Illinois.
The approval was granted by the Illinois Gaming Board, the regulatory and law enforcement agency responsible for overseeing all licensed casino gambling, video gaming, and sports wagering in the state, and it allows BETER to provide licensed operators in Illinois with its Setka Cup content, including live data and live streams, for the first time.
Illinois marks the eighth US state in which BETER’s exclusive content is now available, following successful launches in Florida, New Jersey, Colorado, Arizona, Indiana, Iowa, and North Carolina.
The content is already available for local bettors via bet365, a long-standing partner of BETER, with additional operator launches planned in the near future.
BETER exclusively delivers 24/7 live streaming, real-time data, and hyper-accurate odds for more than 700,000 fast-paced esports and sports events annually to operators worldwide, offering up to 50 markets per event and an average operator margin of 7.5%+.
Its esports portfolio includes the ESportsBattle product featuring eFootball, eBasketball, eHockey, and eTennis. Its sports portfolio features the Setka Cup table tennis content and the BSKT Cup basketball league.
All of BETER’s exclusive content is underpinned by its Integrity team, ensuring strict adherence to fair play standards through 24/7 monitoring and close collaboration with key sports integrity bodies, including IBIA and ESIC, as well as sports federations.
BETER will also exhibit at SBC Summit Americas for the first time at Stand 813 from June 9–11, marking a major milestone in the company’s expansion across the United States.
Gal Ehrlich, CEO of BETER, said: “Entering Illinois is another significant step in our US expansion and reinforces BETER’s position as a leading provider of fast-betting content in the world’s most exciting sports wagering market.
“Demand for high-velocity, 24/7 content continues to accelerate across the US, and we’re proud to be at the forefront of that shift. With eight states now under our belt, we have clear momentum and a long-term vision that goes well beyond individual state launches.”
Valeriia Tarchynska, Chief Legal Officer at BETER, added: “Securing approval from the Illinois Gaming Board is a testament to the rigorous regulatory work our team undertakes in every jurisdiction we enter. Each US state has its own framework and requirements, and our commitment to full alignment with those standards is non-negotiable.
“The US remains a strategically vital market for BETER, and we continue to work actively to secure approvals in additional key states. We are building real scale in this market, with much more to come.”
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