CasinoBeats Digest: 19/04
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WEEKLY INSIGHTS
In an industry where innovation is truly integral to excelling, it was fascinating to be part of the SBC Digital Day this week as simplicity was very much the buzzword. Whether it be the gamification of slots or the evolution of aggregators, there’s a danger that too much complexity can lead to players disengaging.?This was also touched upon in our fascinating interview with video gaming legend, John Romero, who delved into his career and also the similarities between the two sectors.
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Entain: ‘Good’ operational progress being made despite UK & Ireland declines
Amidst a challenging spell in the UK and Ireland, Entain maintained positivity across the board as the group revealed strong operational progress.
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Socios: using a ‘deep understanding of audience desires’ to maximise marketing success
Successful marketing continues to provide a unique challenge for the gambling industry, as Socios’ Head of Brand, Calvin Samut, discussed further the best avenues to striking marketing gold.
SBC Digital Day: Simplicity reigns supreme for online slots
The challenge of balancing simplicity and complexities very much took centre stage at the latest SBC Digital Day.?
NUMBERS
70%
iGaming Ontario has revealed a significant improvement when it comes to gaming revenue and wagers, which increased by 70 per cent in comparison to the previous year.
6%
Rank Group detailed that its Q3 net gaming revenue rose by six per cent year-over-year to ￡182.3m, as the UK operator reported steady growth across verticals.
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VIDEO OF THE WEEK
John Romero, the first-person shooter pioneer, emphasised what he believes are the crucial steps for slot games to maximise engagement and tap into their audience in the most effective way possible.
WEEKLY INSIGHTS
SBC’s Digital Innovation Casino event saw slots take centre stage in several discussions revolving around contemporary issues in the online casino industry, with aggregation, simplicity vs complexity and crash games all under the spotlight.?In and amongst preparing these discussions, we also covered slots from the likes of Armadillo Studios and Blueprint Gaming, while 4ThePlayer clinched our Slot of the Week award with a title worthy of a gold star.
SLOT OF THE WEEK
Progressive prizes see 4ThePlayer grab golden Slot of the Week
All that glitters is gold in 4ThePlayer’s latest slot title, 4k Ultra Gold, which offers the choice of two bountiful bonus features to claim Slot of the Week.
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Paws and Claws: A Tail of Fortune Armadillo Studios
Whether you’re a dog or cat person, the latest title from Armadillo Studios will allow you to pick your side in Paws and Claws: A Tail of Fortune.
Midas King of Touch Blueprint Gaming
Everything he touches turns to gold as a Greek mythological tale is explored in Blueprint Gaming’s latest title, Midas King of Gold.
BONUS STORIES
Amusnet unveils Roulette titles in glamorous triple-game launch
Amusnet bolstered its online casino offering this week with the launch of three new Roulette titles.
Greentube praises Caesars Digital amidst New Jersey & Michigan deal
Greentube strengthened its position in North America’s igaming market after securing a deal with Caesars Digital.