Playtech has announced the launch of Live Casino under its agreement with Veikkaus, the Finnish state-owned and monopoly operator.

Building upon their successful existing relationship, which encompasses online casino, online poker, retail VLT machines and a casino management system, Playtech was selected as Veikkaus’ first Live casino supplier, following a rigorous public procurement process.

Playtech and Veikkaus have now completed the integration and regulatory approval process of Playtech’s Live games, and following a successful launch, a first range of games are now available to Veikkaus’ players – with many more to be launched in the following months.

Playtech Live games include popular network games such as Mega Fire Blaze Roulette and game shows like Adventures Beyond Wonderland, Spin a Win, The Greatest Cards Show, as well as exclusive Blackjack and Roulette tables from a newly designed and Veikkaus branded studio. This modern studio features Finnish-speaking dealers who are representing Veikkaus brand values to their players, offering an authentic and engaging gaming experience.

Fredrik Sylvander, Commercial Director at Playtech, said: “We are thrilled to have completed the launch with Veikkaus, marking a significant milestone in our successful partnership. We take pride in supporting Veikkaus in delivering a premium live gaming experience through our state-of-the-art studio and exclusive game offerings. Leveraging our expertise and market knowledge, we have crafted a tailored Live offering that meets the needs of the Finnish market and provides an unparalleled gaming experience for Veikkaus’ customers. We are excited to have started this new chapter and to continue supporting Veikkaus in achieving their vision in Live casino.”

Spinomenal, the leading iGaming content provider, has expanded its UK presence following a new content deal with 32Red. The agreement will see Spinomenal deliver a wide selection of its games and top-performing titles via Light & Wonder’s OpenGaming™ platform.

32Red, part of the esteemed Kindred Group, is renowned for its personalised and exclusive gaming experiences. The casino lobby will now feature popular games from Spinomenal’s studio including Athena’s Glory, Poseidon’s Rising, Majestic King, and Demi Gods 2.

Lior Shvartz, CEO for Spinomenal commented: “32Red has had long-term success in the UK market and we’re very happy to partner with such a prominent operator. We look forward to 32Red players enjoying our suite of titles.”

Adam Newnham, Commercial Operations Manager at Kindred Group added: “Our mission is to give 32Red players the very best casino experiences on the market and Spinomenal’s games portfolio will be a welcome addition to our offering.”

Pollard Banknote Limited has announced its involvement in the 2024 Gift Responsibly Campaign, joining lotteries and organisations across North America and around the world to raise awareness about the risks associated with underage gambling. Presented by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), the campaign is supported by the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL) and receives endorsements from the World Lottery Association (WLA) and European Lotteries (EL).

As a leader in the global gaming industry, Pollard Banknote is deeply committed to helping its lottery partners and charitable gaming customers maximize revenues for good causes, while encouraging players to play within their limits. With more than four decades of lottery experience and leadership, Pollard Banknote understands that supporting responsible gaming requires a complete ecosystem that involves education, lottery team knowledge and awareness, a robust communications plan and the right tools to enable lotteries to promote a positive play experience, while calling attention to the harms of problem gambling.

Responsible gaming policies and practices are an intrinsic part of Pollard Banknote’s entire product portfolio—from instant scratch tickets carefully designed to appeal strictly to adults, to state-of-the-art safeguards and controls incorporated into its digital solutions, including its omnichannel Pollard Catalyst Gaming Platform—ensuring that Pollard Banknote’s products protect players and comply with the most stringent standards on the market. As additional testaments to its ongoing commitment to responsible gaming, Pollard Banknote holds an Associate Member World Lottery Association (WLA) Responsible Gaming certification, engages in responsible gaming training sessions with NCPG and recently formed an internal responsible gaming committee.

“Pollard Banknote is proud to once again participate in the Gift Responsibly Campaign. As an organization, it is our goal to provide socially responsible tools and practices that protect players while maximizing proceeds for good causes. This involves working alongside the NCPG, WLA, and our lottery customers to promote safe and responsible gambling initiatives, not only during the upcoming holiday season, but throughout the year,” said Doug Pollard, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Pollard Banknote.

“The potential long-term risks associated with underage gambling exposure cannot be understated. We applaud Pollard Banknote for their commitment to raising awareness about the risks of youth gambling and for working to educate the community that lottery tickets are never appropriate gifts for children,” Keith Whyte, NCPG Executive Director.

Since the early 2000s, the Gift Responsibly Campaign has worked to educate the public about the risks of underage gambling. The 2024 campaign runs from November through the end of December, with participating lotteries and community organisations engaging in public awareness activities to promote responsible gambling practices during the winter holidays and all year long.