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Playtech and Veikkaus Forge Strategic Partnership to Elevate Live Casino Experience in Finland

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Playtech has achieved a remarkable distinction by securing the winning tender in a rigorous Public Procurement Process for Live casino games, emerging as the chosen partner for Veikkaus, the Finnish state-owned and monopoly operator.

Playtech and Veikkaus have forged a long-term framework agreement, paving the way for an extensive partnership. With an initial duration of six years and the potential for extension, this agreement signifies a significant milestone in their collaboration, as it now encompasses the exciting realm of Live casino games.

Building upon their successful existing relationship, which encompasses online casino, online poker, retail VLT machines, and a casino management system, Playtech and Veikkaus are excited to extend their collaboration to the Live casino segment.

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As a well-established supplier in the Nordic region, Playtech’s selection as Veikkaus’ Live casino games provider further demonstrates its industry-leading position. Under this partnership, Veikkaus will offer Playtech’s network Live games to its players as well as exclusive games from a new Veikkaus-branded studio, which Playtech will support to establish and operate in one of Playtech’s main studio facilities. The joint work around studio design is already well underway, where Playtech is working closely with Veikkaus’ product, design and brand marketing teams, contributing with its extensive knowhow and experience in setting up unique and exclusive Live studios that capture the essence of the operators’ brand strategy. The new contemporary-designed Veikkaus studio will feature Finnish-speaking dealers, initially overseeing a range of blackjack and roulette tables, providing an authentic and engaging gaming experience for Finnish players.

Riikka Seppänen, VP iCasino at Veikkaus adds“We are delighted to collaborate with Playtech as our partner for Live casino games, following a comprehensive public procurement process. This strategic framework agreement marks an important milestone for Veikkaus as we expand our product portfolio to include Live casino games for the first time. We have been and continue to work diligently alongside Finnish authorities and regulators to ensure a robust regulatory framework is in place. With Playtech’s network of Live games and their support in setting up our dedicated Veikkaus-branded studio, we are excited to offer our Finnish players an immersive and authentic gaming experience. This partnership with Playtech reflects our commitment to providing top-quality entertainment to our valued customers.”

Fredrik Sylvander, Commercial Director at Playtech says, “We are thrilled to be selected as Veikkaus’ partner for Live casino games, and this long-term partnership is a testament to the strength of our Live product and further solidifies our position as a leading supplier in the Nordic region. We are excited to support Veikkaus in their first launch of Live casino games, providing Finnish players with an exceptional gaming experience. Together, we will leverage our expertise and market knowledge to deliver a tailored Live offering that meets the needs of the Finnish market and exceeds the expectations of Veikkaus’ customers.”

This long-term partnership between Playtech and Veikkaus within the Live Casino domain is a significant milestone for both companies. Together, they will leverage their expertise and market knowledge to create a Live offering specifically tailored to the Finnish market, ensuring an unparalleled gaming experience for Veikkaus’ customer base.

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Slotland Entertainment Rolls out Dazzling New Slot, 8 Crystals, Across Multiple Brands with new Cryptocurrency Integration

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Slotland Entertainment is raising the stakes for online casino players with the launch of their dazzling new slot game, 8 Crystals. Available across three major platforms – Slotland, CryptoSlots, and CryptoWins – this visually striking 3×3 Mega Matrix slot with 9 paylines has an array of enticing features, including Free Spins with Wilds, Double Wilds, and a Bonus Game which is triggered by hitting just one Free Spins scatter.

The game’s mesmerizing design features vibrant glowing purple and blue backgrounds, swirling nebula-like clouds, and geometric crystal shapes, immersing players in a world of luxurious, cosmic beauty.

“As a bonus for the launch, Slotland, CryptoSlots and CryptoWins are offering up to 88% Match Bonuses on deposits until April 4th, 2025. Players can also take advantage of a $15 FREE CHIP and other promotions to make their gaming experience even more rewarding!” says Michael Hilary, Slotland Manager.

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To celebrate the release of 8 Crystals, Slotland.eu is making waves with its expanded cryptocurrency options. Players can now use Ether (ETH)USD Coin (USDC), and Tether (USDT) to deposit and withdraw funds, making crypto transactions faster, more secure, and incredibly flexible.

  • Ether (ETH): As the second-largest cryptocurrency after Bitcoin, Ethereum provides popularity and availability across the crypto world, though transactions can be slower and more expensive.
  • USD Coin (USDC): This stablecoin is pegged 1:1 to the US dollar, offering low-cost, fast, and predictable transactions, ensuring a smooth experience for players without the worry of price fluctuations.
  • Tether (USDT): With higher liquidity, Tether is widely accepted, making it easy for players to convert or cash out across multiple exchanges.

8 Crystals is sure to be a must-play for any casino enthusiast, so don’t miss out on these incredible bonuses.

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GoldenRace Launches New Virtual Football for Retail

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If you thought GoldenRace had already created the best Virtual Football in the industry, you weren’t wrong. But the game never stands still, and neither do they. GoldenRace, leading provider of award-winning Virtual Sports and betting solutions, has taken the world’s most played Virtual Football and made it even better. After the release of their next Ballon d’Or of Virtual Football for online – Big5 – now it’s the moment for Retail operators.

Among the features of the upgraded Virtual Football for Retail you will find the brand-new KinelaX market, which lets players bet on draws, and win based on how many they get right. Players will have more ways to bet, more strategies to explore and more reasons to stay.

Also, comes with a refreshed and modern 9+1 all-goal visor display to transform outcomes into a more interactive experience. Players will be able to track every match in real time, with instant goal replays in miniature. By shifting the focus from just outcomes to a more visual approach, GoldenRace makes bettors get more involved, fueling the adrenaline and the likelihood to continue playing.

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Beyond these, the new Retail Virtual Football brings sharper graphics, smoother animations and a level of detail that makes every match feel real. Meanwhile, major technical improvements and customisable panels on the back office provide operators greater control, allowing for tailored configurations and efficient management.

Players will enjoy this new format across all Goldenrace’s leagues, whether they’re betting on the English Premier League, the Kenya League, the Colombia League or the one they like best. And very soon the Retail upgrade will be available for GoldenRace’s Single matches and Tournaments.

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Holland Casino Appoints New Director for its Online Division

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Holland Casino has named Jan Paul van Heemskerck van Beest as the director of its online division.

Jan Paul van Heemskerck van Beest, currently director of guest & product development, will be responsible for Holland Casino Online as of April 1. He will take over the tasks of current Director Digital Transformation Jeroen Verkroost who will leave Holland Casino Group as of the same date.

The transition of Holland Casino Online from Verkroost to Van Heemskerck van Beest is the result of a restructuring at the Holland Casino head office. The management has also changed. The current position of Director Digital Transformation has been eliminated.

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In addition to Holland Casino Online, Jeroen Verkroost was also responsible for IT. This department will be placed with director Casino Technology & Operations Support Pieter Boers.

Jan Paul van Heemskerck van Beest has been director at Holland Casino since September 2022. Pieter Boers has worked in various roles at Holland Casino since 1998, including in the IT department.

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