Pokerstars teams up with Play'n GO for a partnership.
The online poker giant Pokerstars has joined forces with Swedish games manufacturer Play'n GO for a multi-year partnership. In conjunction with the World Cup, Play'n GO will unveil their football-themed slot "Hugo Goal" which will be marketed through Pokerstars Casino. This collaboration aims to tap into a larger audience, giving Play'n GO access to the Danish, Spanish, Italian, and British online gaming markets.
Play'n GO, founded in 2004, is known for creating popular online casino slots like Legacy of Egypt, Sweet Alchemy, and Golden Colts. The deal allows for the integration of all Play'n Go slot games on the casino platform of Pokerstars, which is based in the Isle of Man. This partnership will help Pokerstars Casino expand into European regulated markets, with a primary focus on Romania and Portugal.
Bo Wänghammar, CEO of PokerStars Casino, expressed his enthusiasm for the cooperation: "We're eager to work with Play'n GO to offer our players exciting new games across all platforms – web, desktop, and mobile." The integration is anticipated to be completed by the start of the World Cup on June 14.
Play'n GO's Senior Sales Manager Magnus Olsson stated, "We're committed to ensuring a smooth integration process." Olsson also predicts a "long and fruitful relationship" for the partnership. In a public announcement, Play'n GO CEO Johan Törnqvist highlighted the company's excitement about the upcoming partnership and saw a mutually beneficial situation: "The Stars Group has grown strongly in recent years with Pokerstars-Casino, and we're thrilled to add to their game offerings. Our games are certified in over 15 countries, and we've established ourselves as a diverse quality supplier."
The Stars Group, a publicly traded Canadian gaming company, is known for its rapid global growth in the industry, especially since the acquisition of British bookmaker Sky Bet last April. The market value of the company, which owns Pokerstars and Full-Tilt, has surpassed USD 4 billion.
Hugo Goal: The Soccer Slot for the World Cup
In preparation for the 2018 World Cup, Swedish slot developer Play'n GO has launched their latest soccer slot "Hugo Goal". Unlike the popular World Cup Prosecco tradition, this slot focuses on winning through its five fixed win lines. The game has a rather small layout, consisting of three rows and three reels with a minimum bet of 0.05 euros and a maximum of 100 euros per spin.
The design showcases a soccer theme in a fairytale forest with Hugo scoring a goal while animals cheered him on. The wild symbol is Hugo himself, allowing him to replace all symbols for various winning combinations. The lower symbols are made up of offside flags, a stopwatch, soccer boots, a soccer ball, and a referee's whistle. The high symbols consist of Goat the goat, Don Croco, and witch Afskylia, who is also a referee with oversized "horns".
"Hugo Goal" boasts several impressive features. During non-winning spins, the "Action Replay Feature" can be triggered when two full character images appear on three symbols on both reels. This prompts re-spins on the third reel until a winning combination is hit. Additionally, the "Free Kick Feature" is activated when two reels each have two stacked symbols visible during a non-winning spin.
Another unique feature is the "Penalty Shoot-Out" option. The player assumes the role of goalkeeper Hugo, saving five consecutive penalties by clicking the mouse. For each penalty saved, a win multiplier of up to 10 times is awarded. Overall, this is an entertaining and easy-to-play slot perfect for some casual gaming while keeping an eye on the real 2018 World Cup.
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Source: www.onlinecasinosdeutschland.com
