In gigantic news for casino players in the UK, the world’s biggest gambling tech company is partnering with one of the biggest online casinos in the world. Playtech live casino games and casino simulators will be available at 888 Casino.
Casino games come in two forms in 2021. Simulated games use a random number generator (RNG) to deliver a computer-game like experience to players. And live games film games in a remote studio, linking players to the game via the web.
Playtech will open a brand-new 888 studio in Riga, Latvia.
Alongside classic casino games, they will be filming and streaming exclusive games including live slots, the game-show Spin and Win, and a new title, Adventures Beyond Wonderland.
Guy Cohen of 888 said: “At 888, we are constantly looking for partnerships that strengthen our product offering and I believe Playtech’s Live Casino and RNG content will do exactly that. The new games will expand upon our existing suite of games to provide new, exciting, and engaging gaming experiences within a safe and secure environment. I look forward to welcoming Playtech’s content onto 888casino and growing our partnership together.”
Playtech are also pleased. Edo Haitin, their live casino boss said: “Our partnership comes at a time when we are launching more new games and variants than ever. We’re delighted to be working with a market leader like 888 to deliver an exciting, innovative Live and RNG offering for their players.”
888 will also be able to offer Sporting Legends branded slots and the new Rubik’s Cube game. You can expect to see some of Playtech’s big progressive jackpots at 888 Casino too.
This is a massive partnership. 888 is a family of casino and gambling sites listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1997. They operate in all sectors of the online gambling industry, and, under the Dragonfish brand, are the biggest name in online bingo.
Playtech are just as big a deal, and also listed on the London Stock Exchange (since 1999 in their case). They make tech for all areas of the online casino and gambling sector, including poker, bingo, virtual sports, and their relatively new live casino offering.
Live casino games have been a massive growth area in the online casino world in the past few years. There has been a movement in the market of late. The two biggest names in the sector, Evolution Gaming and NetEnt have come together, with NetEnt paying around £1.6 billion for the company which has been a leader in the online live casino industry for years.
This sort of consolidation is now common in the online gambling industry. NetEnt were top competitors for Evolution, and now they are partners. While this may bring new products to market, there’s no doubt that players will have slightly less choice because they’ll be playing more games from fewer providers.
For 888 – a huge brand – to go with Playtech in this booming area of the online gambling world is a big choice and will have a big impact for UK players who are awaiting a major review of gambling rules in 2021.
