The aggregator R Franco Digital, the online gaming arm of Spanish gambling corporation R. Franco Group, has entered a strategic partnership with the fast-growing game development studio CT Interactive. Under the B2B partnership, the aggregator will see the award-winning content of the Bulgarian studio integrated into Franco’s state-of-the-art IRIS turnkey platform for the benefit of both partners to the deal.

The partnership is designed to increase traffic on the aggregator’s platform, as well as to strengthen R Franco Digital’s supplier portfolio. As it currently includes a number of international suppliers, the integration of more than 200 premier titles to be supplied by CT Interactive will add significant weight to the IRIS platform’s offerings.

Increasing Quality of Offerings

The integration of the attractive content will therefore enable R Franco Digital to make a significant contribution to the quality and diversity of its operations. In line with the aggregator’s strategy, the Bulgarian game development studio will use the latest partnership to expand its portfolio of partner operators and aggregators across the world.

Unique Development Approach

CT Interactive is currently present in 19 regulated markets boasting partnerships with around 1,500 worldwide operators. The company also boasts a unique development approach reflected in some player-favorite titles such as The Big Chilli, Big Joker, Hot 7’s X 2, Lucky Clover and Win Storm. The content supply deal will now see these gems rolling out on the cutting-edge IRIS platform.

R Franco Digital’s IRIS platform represents a robust solution providing a seamless game aggregation, as well as reliable payment administration, promotions, and third-party tools. Its comprehensive, adaptable and highly stable structure makes this system a perfect match for various regulated market requirements. Spain and Columbia, the markets of interest of both partners, are included in the strategy.

The International Business Director for R Franco Digital, Javier Sacristan, said:“With our shared vision of delivering high-quality and innovative gaming experiences, CT Interactive is a welcome addition to our IRIS platform. IRIS continues to be a key source of expansion for R Franco Digital and by partnering with leading suppliers such as CT Interactive we can deliver a robust and versatile solution to our customers and continue this trajectory.”

The Chief Executive Officer for CT Interactive, Lachezar Petrov, added:“Through partnering with R Franco Digital, we can bring our multi-award-winning portfolio to even more players than ever before. Its customers can anticipate a wide array of captivating titles that exemplify our commitment to excellence through engaging gaming experiences that have already resonated with players worldwide.”

Source: “R Franco Digital Bolsters IRIS IRIS Platform with CT Interactive Content”. European Gaming. February 26, 2024.

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Wazdan, an experienced supplier of premier content to the iGaming industry, has entered a partnership with the prominent Spanish operator Gran Madrid Casino Online. Under the terms of the deal, the supplier will provide its extensive slot portfolio to the online casino through the aggregation platform Light & Wonder, one of the leading aggregators in the industry.

Content Supply Deal

The partnership represents a huge step forward for both companies in accomplishing their respective strategic objectives. Since the launch of its operations more than a decade ago, Wazdan has been working to always secure the best possible content for its operator and aggregator partners. The commitment to quality has resulted in the provider’s expansion across more than 25 markets worldwide. Therefore, the latest partnership deal marks a significant milestone for the provider to extend its reach in the Spanish jurisdiction.

At the same time, Gran Madrid Casino Online has secured a strong foothold in Spain with its customer-oriented approach based on the same business principles as those exercised by its partner to this deal. The operator will use the Light & Wonder platform to offer the Wazdan’s suite of top-performing titles to players. Such an extended offering is set to expand the Gran Madrid Casino Online’s player pool, as well as reinforce the casino’s prominent position in the Spanish market.

Portfolio Now Available

The operator launched its operations in 2011 to now boast the most comprehensive catalogue in the iGaming sector. It currently includes more than 2,000 classic and new slots to anchor the company’s status of a leading online casino in the jurisdiction. The catalogue will now be expanded by the Wazdan’s portfolio of more than 180 premier titles.

The Chief Commercial Officer for Wazdan, Andrzej Hyla, said:“Partnering with Gran Madrid Casino Online marks a pivotal moment for Wazdan as we expand our presence in the Spanish market. We are thrilled to collaborate with a visionary operator renowned for its exceptional gaming offerings and dedication to providing top-notch experiences to players.”

Safe and Responsible Gaming Operations

The strategic partnership will bring the provider’s cutting-edge content to the Spanish market. Wazdan will benefit from the increased presence in the jurisdiction, while Gran Madrid Casino Online expects to benefit from the diversified offerings of high-quality content. As both partners are focused on the adherence to the principles of safe and responsible gaming operations, the deal is likely to be beneficial for the entire Spanish player community.

Source: “Wazdan Announces Partnership with Gran Madrid Casino Online Via Light&Wonder”. European Gaming. December 11, 2023.

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Mohegan Gaming isn’t specifically named in the PDF brochure, only a reference to an “opportunity to partner with a casino partner who shares our vision, commitment to excellence and who is best suited to operate such a groundbreaking endeavor for the City of New York.”

However, according to an article in the New York Times, Mohegan Gaming is partnering with the long-time owner of nearly 7 acres in Midtown, New York to build and operate a casino to be built underground with a park and giant Ferris wheel on top. Amenities would include a hotel, residential and retail areas, and four acres of green space, which group founder Stefan Quinn Soloviev has dubbed Freedom Plaza.

Manhattan Waterfront Underground Casino

Soloviev purchased the 6.5-acre waterfront plot from Consolidated Edison in 2000 for $600 million.

The location is near the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. The plot of land is the largest contiguous piece of undeveloped property in Manhattan. Approvals have already purportedly been given for 2.75M sq ft of mixed use development. The company has owned the plot “shovel-ready” for over 15 years, waiting for the right opportunity to present itself.

The company mentions that the East River Entertainment District addition would extend the current East River Waterfront Renewal project, adding to the existing waterfront parks, bike lanes, pedestrian seating, and basketball courts along the two-mile-long Esplanade.

Soloviev Group CEO, Michael Hershman said that the project was “beyond a casino”.

As currently imagined, the project would feature a raised podium & public park with retail and amenities. The company explained that a layered plan would maximize the available space while cutting down on towers, and would result in more open space for the community.

Illustrations of the concept are labeled as “approved buildable plans” and show a narrow band of lowest-level underground parking topped by casino, restaurant, and retail space spanning the entire width of the property.

Open Spaces Everywhere

Atop is a domed park and recreation area with several residential towers – one version holds a commercial tower at one end – another shows a new museum for New York City at the other end – the “world’s first museum dedicated to the celebration of freedom and democracy.”

More detailed architectural art shows a massive Ferris Wheel centered on top of the park’s central “dome”.

If current architectural drawings are predictive of the final plot, open spaces would not be confined to ground level or rooftops – some of the mirrored glass towers that could have a hotel, residential, or commercial spaces inside, have sections of a level and entire floors open to the elements with greenery and grass.

The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) announced a Request for Application for three full-scale Las Vegas-style casino licenses first written into law after a 2013 voter referendum. Mohegan is one of the last to announce plans with the only other highly anticipated announcer being Hard Rock International – but that announcement may never come. The company has played its cards close to its chest with a possible venue only a few miles away at Meadowlands in New Jersey.

CEO and President of Mohegan Gaming, Ray Pineault said: “Mohegan is known for the wide array of extraordinary experiences and exceptional service we provide our guests – but it is truly our culture, values, and commitment to our community that set us apart as an organization.

“Our rich Mohegan heritage provides the foundation for how we operate our business and guides our commitment to our employees, our approach to guest services, and our relationship with partners and the communities in which we operate and serve. We look forward to infusing our “Spirit of Aquai,” our guiding philosophy, into New York State.”

Mohegan Gaming is no stranger to large or unique projects. One of its largest endeavors to date has been INSPIRE Integrated Resort Co., Ltd. Korea. Mohegan INSPIRE is building the largest resort in Northeast Asia. It’s located at Incheon International Airport in Yeongjong-do. The project will be completed in 4 phases through 2046.

Phase One is under construction and features 3 five-star hotels (approximately 1,200 rooms), an arena with 15,000 seats (multipurpose performance hall), an indoor water park, convention facilities, a foreigner-only casino, a digital street, and an outdoor family park.

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