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BetConstruct Deploys Live Casino Innovation with Hands-Do

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5 years ago

September 23, 2021

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At the height of the igaming industry’s activity it is business as usual at BetConstruct. The gaming and sports betting software developer, with the help of its holding company SoftConstruct, introduces an intriguing novelty for the sphere of live casino hardware and software.

“There are quite a number of tasks in this world that automation can accomplish. One press of a button sometimes performs teamwork for a whole squad. For that a robot can rightfully replace what human hands do. With that in mind, our team of engineers have constructed a very unique piece of machinery.” says Vigen Badalyan, BetConstruct’s Founder and CEO.

Called simply Hands-Do, this is a robot dealer performing the functions of a real-life croupier in BetConstruct’s Live Studio. This is innovative tool optimizes the work in a live casino studio bu excluding human errors, increases accuracy in dealing, helps operators reduce expenses on hiring staff for a private hall and provides an automated 24/7 gaming experience.

“Strive for innovation and the overall creative mindset of BetConstruct has a very catchy vibe. And the whole industry always pushes you to come up with something new,” says Levon Hambardzumyan, the creator of Hands-Do.

“The idea of Hands-Do came after a long observation. The job of a dealer is manual labor. What could possibly change the game? The answer was on the surface. Automation! By no means we intend to replace the human-to-player type of communication that a live casino gives. On the contrary, we create something that was unimaginable before and has a solid potential to attract more players through this innovation.”

The first two games adapted for Hands-Do are Baccarat and Dragon Tiger. However, the technology gives much room for creativity and flexibility making it possible for BetConstruct to set up Hands-Do to play any other game. For the sake of individual branding in case of custom request, the design of the robotic arm can also be changed.
Hands-Do provides a unique and one-of-a-kind gaming experience. This type of player-casino interaction can be highly marketable towards players who expect a bit more out of their ordinary entertainment.

Conferences

ELA Games joins SBC Summit Malta panel on cinematic and social slots

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2 minutes ago

April 14, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Senior Business Development Manager Petr Vonarshenko appears on 29 April 2026 alongside Betsson’s Janick Bonnici and KALAMBA’s Steve Cutler.

ELA Games will appear at SBC Summit Malta on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, with Senior Business Development Manager Petr Vonarshenko set to take part in a panel on the future of slot content. The session runs 15:00-15:45 CEST at the InterContinental Hotel, Malta.

The panel, part of the event’s “Product Visionaries” track, is titled Casino Product Innovation & Content: The Future of Slots. According to the company, discussion will focus on how slot design is moving beyond “traditional solo experiences” toward “socialised play,” including co-op jackpots, friend challenges and audience-influenced features.

The agenda also includes the use of data-led design to build engaged “micro-audiences,” and how “cinematic storytelling, branded crossovers, and episodic content drops” are changing slot content strategy.

Vonarshenko will be joined by Janick Bonnici, Principal Gaming Content Manager at Betsson Group, and Steve Cutler, CEO and co-founder of KALAMBA. Arjan Korstjens, Principal at the Casino Marketing Academy, will moderate the session.

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Caesars

Light & Wonder rolls out TimeLink Pyramid Dawn via Lightning Box

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2 minutes ago

April 14, 2026

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Light & Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNW) has released TimeLink Pyramid Dawn, the first title in its new TimeLink franchise from in-house studio Lightning Box, with an exclusive rollout to Caesars customers in New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Ontario.

The 1024-ways slot introduces a “Perceived Persistence” mechanic and a new take on Cash on Reel Respin. In the base game, Active Rings can land on reels 0 and 6 and hold for three spins. When a Scatter Train aligns with a ring, base game respins are triggered, awarding Cash Prizes on reels 1 to 5 with a random chance for wins to repeat up to nine times. Scatter Trains may also build the Time Train Meter, which triggers the TimeLink Feature when full.

During the TimeLink Feature, players start with three spins and up to five Active Rows. Scatter Trains that land in an inactive ring activate the row and reset the counter, with Cash Prizes collected and awarded at the end. Scatter Clocks can upgrade values, while Scatter Jackpot symbols unlock the Jackpot Collection, which is played once TimeLink concludes.

The Jackpot Collection includes fixed and progressive prizes, with Mega, Grand and Major operating as progressive jackpots and Mini and Minor as fixed awards. Light & Wonder said the progressives are reseeded automatically after each win. The title also includes a Free Games feature triggered by Bonus Scatters, awarding eight Free Games with retriggers available, plus Wild 2x and Wild 3x multipliers that can combine.

Michael Maokhamphiou, Studio Director at Lightning Box, said: “TimeLink Pyramid Dawn is an exciting first step for this new franchise.

“We have built a mechanic that keeps momentum high across gameplay, while combining it with jackpots and features that add real commercial weight for our operator partners.”

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Africa

Playson goes live with Betika in Kenya and Uganda

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1 hour ago

April 14, 2026

Wladimir P.

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The supplier enters Kenya via Betika, with the rollout deployed through the Casimba (Markor) aggregation platform.

Playson has entered the Kenyan market after going live with Betika, making its online casino content available to players in Kenya and Uganda.

The rollout includes Playson titles Thunder Coins: Hold and Win, 4 Pots Riches: Hold and Win, and Coin Strike: Hold and Win. The integration was delivered via the Casimba (Markor) aggregation platform, according to the companies.

Conor Jenner, Senior Sales Manager at Playson, said: “Entering the Kenyan market is a major milestone for Playson, and doing so alongside a leading operator like Betika makes this step even more impactful. Betika’s strong market presence and deep understanding of its players provide an excellent foundation for our content to perform from day one.

We have carefully adapted our infrastructure to meet local regulatory standards and operator requirements, ensuring a smooth rollout and high-quality player experience. We are excited about the opportunities this market presents and look forward to expanding our presence across Africa.”

Peter Stagles, Group Chief Product Officer at Betika, added: “We are pleased to partner with Playson and bring their globally recognised portfolio to our players in Kenya and Uganda. At Betika, we are continuously enhancing our offering by working with best-in-class partners to deliver engaging, high-quality entertainment experiences tailored to our markets.”

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