platform Archives - CasinoBeats https://casinobeats.com/tag/platform/ The pulse of the global gaming industry Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:43:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://casinobeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cropped-favicon-32x32.png platform Archives - CasinoBeats https://casinobeats.com/tag/platform/ 32 32 Dave McDowell: It’s important to understand that every customer is different http://casinobeats.com/2021/05/28/important-understand-customer-different/ Fri, 28 May 2021 16:30:19 +0000 https://casinobeats.com/?p=49470 As operators prepare for a jam-packed betting schedule over the next 18 months, it is crucial that their platforms are well equipped to meet the changing demands of their customers. Speaking as part of an SBC webinar entitled ‘Is your platform prepared for the ultimate 18 months of sports betting?’, panellists shone a light on […]

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As operators prepare for a jam-packed betting schedule over the next 18 months, it is crucial that their platforms are well equipped to meet the changing demands of their customers.

Speaking as part of an SBC webinar entitled ‘Is your platform prepared for the ultimate 18 months of sports betting?’, panellists shone a light on the key considerations that operators must look at when contemplating platform migration.

For FSB CEO Dave McDowell, the two top priorities came in the form of ‘modern and modular’ technology as well as agility.

He explained that without these two components, platform providers run the risk of the clients leaving for other platforms which may be better suited to their needs.

“I guess looking back about nine months ago, we took a view that even though our websites are still amongst the very fastest and most responsive in the industry, the technology platform that we were operating on wasn’t going to cut it going forward,” he shared.

“To improve this, we have reinvested into a full, react-based front-end channel. It’s investments like this which keep our platform modern, modular and up to date which is really what helps us build great relationships.”

He continued: “Especially now that we’re working with larger and larger companies, it’s important to understand that every one of our customers is different – they’ve all got different customer experience requirements and different regulatory needs. It’s really important for FSB to understand those requirements and be as agile as possible when we help get another customer live.”

The topic of technology was a central theme to the discussion, as talk soon turned to whether operators have the technical capabilities of handling the volumes of traffic expected from punters in the next 18 months.

For Joe Saumarez Smith, platform stability should play a major role in ensuring that you can meet the growing demands of customers in the coming year.

The chairman of Eyas Gaming believes that when it comes to looking for a new platform provider, one of the first questions that should be asked is whether they can handle the volume of bets they expect to generate.

Other questions that should be considered was whether there are multiple data feeds from outside organisations, what the speed is for bet settlement, margin movement and whether the provider has a dedicated sports betting platform.

“The absolutely crucial thing is platform stability,” he noted. “It was one of the first things that we looked at when we were moving to a different sports betting platform provider. When we were switching, the first question we asked was ‘can you actually handle the sort of numbers that we think we will be generating?’

“We’ve got a very busy 18 month period where lots of sports events are taking place. This is a perfect opportunity for acquiring new customers.”

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iGP: 2024 is a transformational year for us https://casinobeats.com/2024/04/17/igp-2024-transformational-year/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://casinobeats.com/?p=93068 New product updates, new market entry and a games aggregator launch across 2023 would be good enough for most companies. But iGP isn’t like most companies. 2024 is when all the preparations come together, ready to smash 2025, according to the provider’s Head of Platform, Luka Markota. Speaking to CasinoBeats, Markota reveals just what iGP […]

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New product updates, new market entry and a games aggregator launch across 2023 would be good enough for most companies. But iGP isn’t like most companies. 2024 is when all the preparations come together, ready to smash 2025, according to the provider’s Head of Platform, Luka Markota. Speaking to CasinoBeats, Markota reveals just what iGP platform solutions mean for operators now and in the future.

The road to a better future started here 

iGP began life with a few committed igaming experts who were frustrated by the limitations they saw in existing platform provision. Poor stability was the biggest issue, the result of which meant that it was closely followed by a lack of innovation and shrugging off responsibility when things inevitably went wrong.

This was not how iGP saw things working for their igaming clients. From the start, its platform architecture, technology stack and build process were all designed and built to overcome limits and provide exceptionally reliable service. The vision was to be a platform leader by forming a responsive and intuitive product ecosystem.

Eight years on and boasting 99.98% uptime, iGP is positioning itself to make another round of significant moves. So, what does 2024 hold for iGP and its global client list?

What do stability and scalability really mean?

“If your platform is not operating with the right tech and people to deliver a robust stack and scalable, stable backend, then you compromise the ability to enhance the front end,” said Markota.

Platform stability means enhanced everything. The stage is yours to entertain, dazzle and keep the audience coming back for more. And that’s the whole point: loyal, engaged clients, who trust the operator to handle their money, secure their data and deliver personalised experiences, always return. Every part of the iGP platform is built to host products that guarantee security and flexibility to enable growth.

With over 40 live casinos and 9.2 billion bets across 50 million logins, clients are demonstrating daily that iGP is delivering the stable tech to enable them to support and scale their igaming ambitions for growth. The last two years also delivered proprietary CMS solutions and the launch of a single API games aggregator as part of the ecosystem. 

Operators can clearly see that iGP’s tech solutions are working. Now, what about those ‘people’ – what do they do?

How does iGP deliver success?

“What we have been preparing for over the last two years is now finally revealing itself,” Markota explained.

A highly experienced, senior management team has been handpicked to deliver the next stage of the iGP journey. Commercial to marketing, product to tech, these big hitters are driving the strategy to capitalise on, shape and share the wealth of opportunities in the global gaming industry. And this means the whole iGP team and offering is strengthened with consequent results for clients.

From those few mavericks who would not accept second best, iGP is now home to over 100 industry specialists across three countries, who eat, sleep and breathe igaming. And this shows in the development of advanced and progressive web app solutions, new products and data driven direction for enhanced performance, all built on the founding philosophy – stability.

Bringing new solutions to work

New frameworks and tool trends come and go but iGP builds solutions to the critical problems whilst simultaneously encouraging its clients to expect bigger, better, more from the industry. And to ensure that they are always there to deliver bigger, better and more for them.

“We’re using AI strategically to deliver a recommendation tool for players which we will launch later this year which is very exciting for players. We’re enhancing content management systems’ functionalities and pushing data compression to improve the user experience whilst reducing server overheads,” Markota noted. “All iGP innovations are built up from the core platform technology because this ensures success.”

Reinforcing the iGP brand across growth markets

From innovative use of technology applications including AI and VR, to growth markets such as Latin America and Africa, the size and scale of untapped opportunities is huge. As Markota points out, those platform providers like iGP who can demonstrate fast adaptations to new markets – including new software certification and licensing– will secure the operators who are driving growth.

With the crypto market expected to show 12.5 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) by 2030 according to Forbes, iGP’s 2023 Crypto Bash design offers both crypto and hybrid options to operators looking to offer this solution. According to Markota, 2024 will see further product enhancement with a game changing payment system to significantly improve current capabilities for operators.

This industry leading reputation for adaptability alongside stability in the core platform has seen success for iGP in LatAm. “Our visibility through a key operator partnership in Brazil is building solid growth. We are developing a new LatAm specific template which we will be launching at SBC Summit in Lisbon,” Markota remarked. “Localisation is a key driver for success and we have strategically ramped up our presence and knowledge to be able to deliver a game changer.”

The road to a successful future

With 2024 being a transformational year for iGP, a more visible presence at shows and exhibitions has been a key initiative as part of the company’s ‘Road to Lisbon’ strategy across LatAm and Europe.

Raising awareness and reinforcing the message that iGP is the go-to platform solutions provider for future-proof products is the latest stage on the journey that really started eight years’ ago.

“Our approach has always been to give our clients the keys to their own success,” noted Markota. “When you deliver 99.98% uptime, you’re really telling your client that not even the sky’s the limit. Our goal is to make sure that every casino operator gets to know what iGP can do for them.

“Across 2024, we are delivering a new vision through real products, enhanced technology applications and a team of people who are making a difference. Our original commitment has never changed. We still want to do everything better.”

Meet us

To see a pre demo of our new LatAm design, book your meeting with us at https://igamingplatform.com/event/sigma-americas-brazil-summit-2024/
To find out more, visit iGP.

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BetConstruct to attend Betting on Sports, CasinoBeats Summit and AffiliateFEST https://casinobeats.com/2018/09/11/betconstruct-to-attend-betting-on-sports-casinobeats-summit-and-affiliatefest/ Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:20:29 +0000 http://casinobeats.com/?p=7546 Betting and gaming software provider BetConstruct is taking a prominent role in next week’s Betting on Sports, taking place at Olympia London on September 19-21. BetConstruct will be unveiling a number of advanced gaming and betting developments at stand 22, with visitors being introduced to BetConstruct’s industry-exclusive products, among which is SpringBME, the company’s intuitive and comprehensive platform […]

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Betting and gaming software provider BetConstruct is taking a prominent role in next week’s Betting on Sports, taking place at Olympia London on September 19-21.

BetConstruct will be unveiling a number of advanced gaming and betting developments at stand 22, with visitors being introduced to BetConstruct’s industry-exclusive products, among which is SpringBME, the company’s intuitive and comprehensive platform for starting and managing a gambling business.

All partners benefit from the SpringBME (Business Management Environment) platform with its powerful back-office tools and all-inclusive services that empower operators to grow and manage costs.

Also on show will be BetConstruct’s Friendship Platform, a unique marketplace for federations and digital content providers that allows them to deliver sport content to operators worldwide.

Among the advanced solutions are the company’s multivariate Live Studio with new halls and seven languages, its sportsbook software – which has undergone a number of recent developments – and the RNG casino, currently offering around 5,000 games.

On Wednesday, September 19, BetConstruct will also be participating in AffiliateFEST along with the CasinoBeats Summit, the latter to consider some of the key challenges facing the global online casino sector.

BetConstruct is a leading developer and provider of online and land-based gaming solutions with development, sales and service centres around the globe, covering: sportsbook, sports data solutions, retail solutions, RNG and live-dealer casino, VR casino, poker, skill games, fantasy sports, social platforms and more.

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Roundtable: Platform integration – challenges facing operators https://casinobeats.com/2019/08/22/roundtable-platform-integration-challenges-facing-operators/ Thu, 22 Aug 2019 08:50:41 +0000 http://casinobeats.com/?p=20310 In a first CasinoBeats roundtable we challenged industry professionals on all things platform integration, from issues faced, to a content overload and the necessity to ensure a consistent level of human interaction. Continue on to hear the views of Jane Ryan, Nektan COO, Amir Gharani, Greentube’s head of games integration and Ruben Loeches, R Franco Group CMO. CasinoBeats: […]

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In a first CasinoBeats roundtable we challenged industry professionals on all things platform integration, from issues faced, to a content overload and the necessity to ensure a consistent level of human interaction.

Continue on to hear the views of Jane Ryan, Nektan COOAmir Gharani, Greentube’s head of games integration and Ruben Loeches, R Franco Group CMO.

CasinoBeats: Casinos and sportsbooks are being bombarded with fresh content on a weekly basis. What is being done at a platform level to make the on-boarding of that content easier?

Jane Ryan, Nektan COO.

Jane Ryan: For most operators, using an aggregator for the on-boarding of fresh content helps to cut down the overhead, hassle and time to market. It also allows the operator to focus on player marketing and retention rather than managing multiple supplier integrations.

The downside is sometimes a compromise in promotional tools, so it’s important to select a full-service aggregation platform that allows a wide range of promotions, including free spins, across the library of games.

It’s interesting that you use the word “bombarded” – yes, there are a lot of game studios and games in the market, but choice is a good thing for operators and players as long as they’re working with a supplier who can help you segment the games, and understand what fits for specific casino brands and player segments.

“It’s no longer good enough to focus solely on front-end innovation if you want to stay competitive”

We also like to champion the smaller niche studios and allow operators to build their own
games onto our RGS, to ensure operators have some differentiation. As an analogy we’d say our competitors are more like Sky TV with key suppliers and blockbuster games, and we’re more Netflix with selected blockbusters, indie studios and niche content.

Amir Gharani, Greentube head of games integration.

Amir Gharani: It’s no longer good enough to focus solely on front-end innovation if you want to stay competitive in today’s market. In conjunction with offering a quality and diverse portfolio, platforms need to provide a seamless integration process that is both cost and speed efficient.

We’ve recently launched nJoin, a pioneering B2B platform, which allows our operator partners to roll out our extensive catalogue of games in a matter of days with minimal effort on their side.

CB: Can platforms play a greater role when it comes to compliance?

AG: Without a doubt. Regulation is heading in a direction that expands way beyond the traditional silos. It’s important that platforms keep abreast of incoming changes to legislation and compliance requirements, as operators will inevitably need to adapt our systems to their relevant markets.

Ruben Loeches, R Franco Group CMO.

Ruben Loeches: Yes – and this is something we excel at better than anyone else. While our Iris Platform is the driving force behind our multi-channel solution, our Iris Vault is for compliance, which is an independent layer compatible with any gambling provider or platform, is key to all of our partners’ needs.

In its essence, it works as a black box that captures and registers transactions of all gambling operations. The Vault is hosted in a unique virtual machine to ensure no transfer of data and includes a data capture tool, a data warehouse for all gambling transactions and full traceability of data for a sustained period.

This gives us a huge advantage compared to legacy platforms when it comes to integrating in newly regulating markets, particularly in Europe and LatAM, as we’re able to provide for all of our partner’s regulatory needs as a bolt-on to our existing platform.

“Regulation is heading in a direction that expands way beyond the traditional silos”

CB: Would it not be easier for operators to take all their content from a handful of aggregators, rather than individual suppliers as is often the case in Asia. What is the business case for multiple integrations?

JR: If you’re an operator looking to boost your casino offering in an efficient way, content
aggregation platforms offer the best option. One simple integration opens the door to a diverse range of new content that appeals to a wider audience.

We understand that sometimes operators will want the flexibility to take some suppliers direct at a point in time, but generally if the add-on platform features are innovative and easy to use, and the commercials are viable, then most operators don’t see the need to.

AG: Both come with advantages and challenges, the answer is dependent on the operator’s strategy and agility. While partnering with aggregators offers quick access to a vast library of games with less integration endpoints, with individual suppliers there’s greater opportunity to develop exclusive games and bespoke content.

We’ve found that when the on-boarding process is as quick and simple as it should be, offering transparency as well as quality, then the additional integration is actually seen to provide greater flexibility.

“To succeed in any new market, success comes from utilisation of local knowledge”

RL: In my view, a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach is never the best strategy. A handful of aggregators covering various themes and appealing to all types of players is key to providing operators with the tools to provide a bespoke, successful offering across all areas.

Only by knowing how players source their games, how and when they play them, and what they look for in their jackpots, can operators truly succeed across each individual country. This is especially the case in LatAm, where operators eyeing the market have Europe-focused core products, which creates a struggle to work to the requirements of players and regulators.

To succeed there, it has become more important than ever to work with those with a know how of the local area to adapt products and games to be suitable from the off, which can only be achieved with flexibility of supply.

Will increased platform functionality do away with the need for account managers or will there always be a need for human interaction?

JR: I’m a big fan of automation where possible and instant chat tools have fundamentally changed the way we work, but let’s not forget we’re in the entertainment industry and human interaction is key between both operators and players, and operators and suppliers.

“A ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach is never the best strategy”

Technology is fantastic for the dissemination of information (such as game specs, asset packs and roadmaps) and for mass and/or instant communication, but good old human interaction is vital for strategy and customer support. Customer service is an important topic for me which is why I spend an evening in our call centre whenever I can.

RL: There is of course the argument that technology will supplant the role of human account managers, and to a certain extent that may be true – none more so when it comes to compliance facing activities. In my view however, there will always be the need for a human element to the account manager role for international operations.

To succeed in any new market, success comes from utilisation of local knowledge. A human will always provide for this better than any automated function, and while I don’t have a crystal ball to hand – I certainly wouldn’t bet on it changing anytime soon.

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Betika and BetLion deals see Nektan roar into Africa https://casinobeats.com/2019/07/23/betika-and-betlion-deals-see-nektan-roar-into-africa/ Tue, 23 Jul 2019 08:04:10 +0000 http://casinobeats.com/?p=19094 Betika and BetLion, leading online operators in Africa, have boosted their offering with slots and table games from Nektan‘s E-Lite platform, taking the supplier into the continent for the first time. Through Nektan’s B2B platform E-Lite, the two African gaming companies have complemented their sports offering with the integration of hundreds of HTML5 developed slots […]

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Betika and BetLion, leading online operators in Africa, have boosted their offering with slots and table games from Nektan‘s E-Lite platform, taking the supplier into the continent for the first time.

Through Nektan’s B2B platform E-Lite, the two African gaming companies have complemented their sports offering with the integration of hundreds of HTML5 developed slots and table games, now available on desktop and mobile devices.

Gary Shaw, founder and executive director at Nektan, said: “Africa is an emerging market that is rich with possibilities and presents us with opportunities to build our international expansion. As we continue to grow Nektan’s B2B software division, deals such as this highlight how our proprietary technology is fit for purpose in emerging markets all over the world.”

Jaydeep Chakravartty, VP commercials, at Nektan, added: “We’re thrilled to launch our E-Lite platform in Africa.

“As a nimble technology provider, we are able to efficiently integrate our content into large scale operator networks across the globe. Betika and BetLion will now be able to offer their customers a wide range of increasingly popular casino games.”

The operators both have significant presence across Africa and are among the seven Kenyan operators that saw their licenses renewed by the Kenyan Betting Control and Licensing Board.

Nektan’s launch into Africa marks another important step as the platform provider continues to develop an extensive partner network across multiple jurisdictions and emerging markets – such as Africa – while also edging towards profitability, with the tipping point expected later this year or early in 2020.

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Finnplay takes Platinum Casino online in Romania https://casinobeats.com/2019/05/28/finnplay-takes-platinum-casino-online-in-romania/ https://casinobeats.com/2019/05/28/finnplay-takes-platinum-casino-online-in-romania/#comments Tue, 28 May 2019 08:08:12 +0000 http://casinobeats.com/?p=17027 Finnplay, the open gaming platform provider based in Finland, has successfully launched Platinum Casino online in Romania. Platinum Casino is a licensed Class 1 operator in the country, using the Finnplay Class 2 licensed online gaming platform. Martin Prantner, the chief executive officer of the Finnplay Group, said: “We’re delighted to work with the Platinum Casino team […]

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Finnplay, the open gaming platform provider based in Finland, has successfully launched Platinum Casino online in Romania.

Platinum Casino is a licensed Class 1 operator in the country, using the Finnplay Class 2 licensed online gaming platform.

Martin Prantner, the chief executive officer of the Finnplay Group, said: “We’re delighted to work with the Platinum Casino team in launching their brand online in the fast-growing regulated Romanian market.

“Our hand-crafted technology appeals to existing operators looking to extend their brand online or those brands looking to enter the Romanian online gaming market, given our years of market expertise and sector knowledge.”

Tatiana Grigorescu, Platinum Casino PR manager added: “Finnplay have proven themselves to be a very pragmatic and flexible solutions provider.

“The overall development and integration met our business expectations and we are encouraged about the online market opportunities in the Romanian casino market.”

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Oryx Gaming teams up with OMI in Sweden https://casinobeats.com/2019/05/14/oryx-gaming-teams-up-with-omi-in-sweden/ https://casinobeats.com/2019/05/14/oryx-gaming-teams-up-with-omi-in-sweden/#comments Tue, 14 May 2019 08:06:25 +0000 http://casinobeats.com/?p=16527 Oryx Gaming, part of the Bragg Gaming Group, has agreed a content agreement with Swedish games studio OMI Gaming. The Stockholm-based OMI is a developer of mobile and multi-platform casino games. Its titles feature original maths models and an innovative, player-friendly user experience in different markets. The deal is part of Oryx’s expansion in the newly-regulated […]

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Oryx Gaming, part of the Bragg Gaming Group, has agreed a content agreement with Swedish games studio OMI Gaming.

The Stockholm-based OMI is a developer of mobile and multi-platform casino games. Its titles feature original maths models and an innovative, player-friendly user experience in different markets. The deal is part of Oryx’s expansion in the newly-regulated Swedish market and will see OMI’s proprietary games added to the Oryx aggregator platform.

Matevz Mazij, Oryx Gaming CEO, said: “OMI has a proven track record of delivering engaging game play, unique multiplier features and combinations that drive reliable profits and commercial success, and we are thrilled to partner with them.

“We continue to focus our efforts on regulated markets where we now have vast experience and we are in a strong position to assist partners in expanding their content in these jurisdictions.”

André Orefjärd, CEO of OMI Gaming, added: “Oryx is a strong partner for us and is a perfect fit for our growth strategy going forward.

“We will continue to develop games with a focus on what the players really want; world-class slots entertainment built on successful math models and mechanics.”

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CT Interactive content for EveryMatrix’s CasinoEngine https://casinobeats.com/2019/04/18/ct-interactive-content-for-everymatrixs-casinoengine/ Thu, 18 Apr 2019 14:50:23 +0000 http://casinobeats.com/?p=15840 EveryMatrix‘s integration platform CasinoEngine is to offer operator partners content from supplier CT Interactive after the two agreed a distribution deal. Under the agreement, CT Interactive will provide a portfolio of more than 100 HTML5 titles to CasinoEngine’s network of operators through CT’s Elephant remote game server. Lachezar Petrov, head of CT Interactive, said of […]

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EveryMatrix‘s integration platform CasinoEngine is to offer operator partners content from supplier CT Interactive after the two agreed a distribution deal.

Under the agreement, CT Interactive will provide a portfolio of more than 100 HTML5 titles to CasinoEngine’s network of operators through CT’s Elephant remote game server.

Lachezar Petrov, head of CT Interactive, said of the deal: “We have been very impressed by EveryMatrix and its team of visionary people, working with high-profile igaming partners, and we are delighted to have them as a valuable partner.

“As CT Interactive’s slot titles will be live with EveryMatrix’s desktop and mobile users across all operators’ channels, we are thrilled to offer players a portfolio of popular games, including our latest releases such as 40 Mega Slot, Ramses the Great and Fluftails”.

Amund Stensland, head of vendor management at EveryMatrix, said: “We are excited about the mutual opportunities presented by the agreement and we are pleased to have CT Interactive, a provider of games that proves consistently popular among European players, as our business partner.

“CasinoEngine’s team is eager to build a long and rewarding partnership.”

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Nektan breaks even thanks to B2B gains https://casinobeats.com/2019/03/25/nektan-hits-breaks-even-in-h1-2019/ https://casinobeats.com/2019/03/25/nektan-hits-breaks-even-in-h1-2019/#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2019 09:59:35 +0000 http://casinobeats.com/?p=14908 Publishing its results for the six months to December 31, 2018, gaming technology and services provider Nektan reported surging revenues and positive EBITDA. Revenue in the period jumped 48 per cent year on year, and 17.6 per cent versus the six months to June 30, 2018. Adjusted EBITDA came in at £336,000, up from a £916,000 […]

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Publishing its results for the six months to December 31, 2018, gaming technology and services provider Nektan reported surging revenues and positive EBITDA.

Revenue in the period jumped 48 per cent year on year, and 17.6 per cent versus the six months to June 30, 2018.

Adjusted EBITDA came in at £336,000, up from a £916,000 loss in the first half of the year. Nektan attributed the turnaround to increased revenues and resulting business efficiencies.

Much of the gains came from higher margins in Nektan’s B2B division, with 10 partners live by the end of December 2018.

Nektan said its US operations had been classified as discontinued during the period following confirmation of the proposed sale of its majority shareholding in US subsidiary, Respin. The associated assets and liabilities have been classified as held for sale and an impairment of £2.9m recorded.

This potential income from the Respin sale fits neatly with the £2.9m point-of-consumption tax bill, which the Nektan board continues to discuss with the UK tax authority.

In a statement, Nektan CEO Lucy Buckley said: “Achieving EBITDA break-even during the period is a key milestone for Nektan and our key focus for the remainder of FY19 is on maintaining and improving profitability. EBITDA break-even was reached due to both increased revenues and operational efficiencies.

“Whilst we believe in our US mobile casino product, and are excited about the macro trends in the market, the proposed sale of the majority shareholding of our US subsidiary is a major contributor to our profitability plan by removing Nektan funding for the US going forward, but retaining a material stake in the emerging US market.

“In Europe, Asia and Africa, our emergent B2B division is generating new high margin revenue by licensing our proprietary technology to leading operators. We are successfully attracting major casino and gaming partners as evidenced by our BetVictor launch in October 2018 and post-period end contract win with MoPlay, announced in March 2019.

“This growth was only achievable with the firmly established B2C and white-label network which grew to a record total of 152 casino sites during the period.”

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Leander adds BB Games content to LeGa platform https://casinobeats.com/2019/02/25/leander-adds-bb-games-content-to-lega-platform/ Mon, 25 Feb 2019 09:02:36 +0000 http://casinobeats.com/?p=13935 The stable of slot developers supplying titles to the Leander Games platform has grown again following a deal with supplier BB Games. BB Games content, including the soon-to-be-released Yin & Yang slot, will now be available to operators via Leander’s LeGa remote gaming server. The game will be made available to operator clients on the Leander platform […]

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The stable of slot developers supplying titles to the Leander Games platform has grown again following a deal with supplier BB Games.

BB Games content, including the soon-to-be-released Yin & Yang slot, will now be available to operators via Leander’s LeGa remote gaming server. The game will be made available to operator clients on the Leander platform in the next few weeks.

Stressing his excitement at the deal, BB Games CEO Jason Bradbury said: “A deal of this nature will give us access to the vast array of operators that Leander has available and pave the way for us going forward.

“Our mission as a start-up is to be disruptive and create games that stand out from the norm with natural innovation, something which our first game Yin & Yang achieves with its dual reel-set“.

Steven Matsell, CEO at Leander Games, added: “Once again, Leander is excited to be adding even more brilliant content to be distributed to our customers.

“New games and original thinking as represented by Yin & Yang exactly demonstrates why
the games aggregation model works and why our LegGa RGS goes from strength to
strength.”

The deal follows the agreement earlier this month that sees Leander distributing D-Tech‘s Asian-themed casino games.

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