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BeyondPlay signs first major supplier deal with Pragmatic Play

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February 9, 2022

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BeyondPlay, a B2B start-up developing multiplayer engagement software for online slots, is set for its first major integration after securing a deal with leading games supplier Pragmatic Play.

A selection of titles from Pragmatic Play will be integrated with the BeyondPlay software solution and launched with an initial period of exclusivity with LeoVegas Group.

Following the completion of BeyondPlay’s licensing and certification process, the partnership will enable operators to offer industry-leading slot titles from the Pragmatic Play portfolio, coupled with an engaging multiplayer mode, developed by BeyondPlay, and featuring a wide array of social and interactive features.

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The deal with Pragmatic Play represents a major milestone for BeyondPlay, after the start-up closed a sizable investment round last year that saw the venture arm of LeoVegas become a lead investor. Since then, the company has moved quickly to build a strong management team with the high-profile hires of Jacqui Gatt, previously Director of Gaming at Casumo, as Chief Operating Officer; and Cristina Turbatu, formerly of Playtech, who holds the position of Chief Technology Officer.

Karolina Pelc, Founder and CEO of BeyondPlay, said: “We are super happy to see Pragmatic Play get behind our innovative vision and commit to be an early mover on this exciting opportunity.

“Having worked with the Pragmatic Play team and their slots titles in my operator roles in the past, I am confident this will be a mutually beneficial partnership. For us, to be able to showcase our solution on some of their legendary games, is beyond exciting. We look forward to announcing many more such supplier deals in the coming months.”

Welcoming the deal, Yossi Barzely, Chief Business Development Officer at Pragmatic Play, added: “We have monitored BeyondPlay’s journey very closely and we are absolutely thrilled to sign this landmark agreement with Karolina and the team.

“Multiplayer functionality begins a new chapter in igaming and opens the door to a world of new opportunities. To see our market-leading titles playing a major role in the launch of the multiplayer era is very exciting.”

The BeyondPlay software transforms solo game sessions into captivating multiplayer entertainment experiences, putting the community, real-time sharing and togetherness at its heart. The product enables both online gambling operators and their suppliers to offer a multiplayer experience on existing certified content.

With the implementation of a multiplayer software wrapper integrated with selected slot titles and launched on an operator website, players can join the same game session on a chosen slot, combine their stakes through BeyondPlay’s patented syndicate bet functionality, and share the thrills of the game, while also enjoying interacting with each other.

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Play’n GO announce US network release of hit title Piggy Blitz Disco Gold

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7 hours ago

February 6, 2025

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Following period of exclusivity with DraftKings and Golden Nugget, smash-hit Play’n GO title is now available in five US states

Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, has announced the general US network release of its hit title, Piggy Blitz Disco Gold.

Piggy Blitz Disco Gold is a sequel to Piggy Blitz, and was just one Play’n GO title that took the US by storm in 2024. Piggy Blitz Disco Gold sees the piggies move from breaking piggy banks to busting disco moves on the dance floor in a bid to collect Cash Coins and pile up Instant Rewards in a high-stakes dance-off.

The game had been exclusively available with DraftKings and Golden Nugget in the states of Michigan, New Jersey, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut until February 5th, but is now available to all operators in those aforementioned states.

Anna Mackney, Head of Regional Sales US at Play’n GO added ��Piggy Blitz has been one of our biggest successes in the US, and it’s exciting to welcome its sequel, Piggy Blitz Disco Gold, to our wider US network. The game has been a revelation in its exclusivity period with DraftKings and Golden Nugget, much like its predecessor, and we have similarly high expectations for the sequel now it’s available to an even larger audience. .”

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CasinoCanada Started a New Partnership With Ocean Spin by LaLa Stars

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8 hours ago

February 6, 2025

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CasinoCanada, the number one gambling guide for players in Canada, is thrilled to announce its new partnership with Ocean Spin a brand under the umbrella of LaLa Stars.

This collaboration marks an exciting step in CasinoCanada’s mission to provide its audience with the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on top gaming experiences.

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The partnership is now live, featuring LaLa Stars reviews and exclusive offers on the CasinoCanada website. This collaboration is set to deliver even more thrilling updates, exclusive content, and personalized promotions for the Canadian gambling community.

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Portside Game Assembly: Studios behind Dead Cells, Dungeon Clawler, Dorfromantik, Blasphemous on board and ticket sales for brunch and party launched

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9 hours ago

February 6, 2025

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With Portside Game Assembly, Gamecity Hamburg is welcoming studio heads and directors from successful indie game studios on a conference ship and other extraordinary locations in Hamburg on June 27. Benjamin Laulan, Co-Founder of Evil Empire, (Dead Cells, The Rogue Prince of Persia) will give a keynote on the Triple-i Initiative started by the French studio. At the Triple-i Showcase 2024, over 30 “iii games” were announced in 45 minutes, and 150,000 views were achieved on YouTube alone. Further speaker on board is Philomena Schwab, Founder of Stray Fawn Studio (Dungeon Clawler, The Wandering Village).

Portside Game Assembly celebrates its premiere as B2B-conference for international indie game leaders on June 27. There will be no direct ticket sales for the conference; instead, a curated list of participants will ensure that only studio heads and decision makers attend the conference on board a ship sailing through the port of Hamburg.

At the same time, the Networking Brunch and the Games Industry Party are open as networking events for interested contacts from the games industry to bring platform holders, publishers, and game companies into contact with the international conference participants. Studio leads from Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK, France, Spain, Canada, the USA, and Germany are already on board for the conference.

Portside Game Assembly is set to be a platform for decision makers and studio leads to exchange ideas, learn from each other, and face the challenges of the games industry through collaboration.

As the first announced talk of the conference, Benjamin Laulan (Co-Founder of Evil Empire) will present a keynote on the Triple-i Initiative and how to create your own announcement space and talk directly to your audience when you can’t really relate to other existing showcases. In addition, Philomena Schwab (Founder of Stray Fawn Studio & Publishing) will give a short talk about ways for game idea validation.

The program of the Portside Game Assembly will consist of keynotes, short talks, and roundtables.

Selection of already confirmed participants: