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From the developers of Big Time Journey, Foxium proudly brings you Stereo Miami, a slot game with a disco nightclub theme set on the coast of South Beach, Miami.  

Newly available and exclusive to the Odobo Marketplace, Stereo Miami is a twin 3x3, 9-line video slot featuring wild and double-sized scatter symbols, free-spins with re-spins, multipliers and two bonus games. Spiced with professional sounds and visual effects, the game’s stylised symbols and reels are represented as a stage with LED screens at a nightclub. Nova, the 3D animated DJ, dances, mixes and cheers her way throughout game play and on special events.

Foxium CEO, Åke André, elaborated, “we feel Stereo Miami brings something fresh to the gambling market. Stereo Miami is packed with valuable features and unique power beats, together forming what we hope will become one of our top performing games in 2016.”

Shelley Hutchinson, Games Delivery Manager at Odobo, said, “Foxium is an outstanding example of a developer with passion and enthusiasm for the industry. Their attention to detail in design, sound and development make their games impressive from start to finish.”

From the developers of Bat Family, Fuga Gaming Technologies proudly brings you 3 Elements, an engaging and distinctive spin on the classic “action archaeologist” theme made popular by the Indiana Jones and Tomb Raider video games.

Now available in the Odobo Marketplace, 3 Elements has proven to be a hit in the land-based Italian market and is set to repeat its success online. This 3x5 video slot offers the option to play 20, 30 or 40 pay lines, and boasts a huge variety of unique bonuses encouraging players to come back for more. All symbols are animated to lead the player in and out of various bonus games and free spins.

The addition of 3 Elements complements Odobo’s existing portfolio of exclusive slot games, which include multi-stage level-up titles and achievement-focused bonus games.

Miriam Staffenova, part of  Odobo’s Games Delivery team, said, “Fuga Gaming brings us another great slot game with excellent graphics via the Odobo platform. Glory, the archaeologist, is the story's protagonist. She will bring you to the world of ancient Egypt to uncover hidden treasures with unique bonus features. The game mechanics set up players for a thoroughly enjoyable experience.”

The game has been optimised for mobile, tablet and desktop and allows players to use both portrait and landscape device orientations.

Odobo continues to grow its #distribution network with the addition of Iforium, the third new vendor to source content from Odobo in the past month. The deal will see Odobo #content being made available to Iforium’s existing and future partners via their Gameflex platform.

Iforium is an independent and multi-award winning iGaming #software development company based in the Isle of Man. Iforium and Odobo have agreed a platform-to-platform integration that will open up additional markets and client access for Odobo’s developers via a single integration. With Odobo’s portfolio of over 60 high-quality omni-channel HTML5 #games, both companies enhance their offering via this deal.

Iforium and Odobo have developed modern and flexible gaming product suites and solutions. As technical leaders of #innovation and content provision, the deal is an opportunity for technical experts to come together and supply more companies with great games. Participating #studios in the Developer Program will gain access to online #casinos in Iforium’s distribution network.

Phil Parry, CEO at Iforium, commented, “Odobo is a company built on its commitment to developing exciting technology; this has led to the creation of a wide range of innovative casino games. We’re really pleased to announce our partnership with yet another visionary company. This deal will see a raft of great new content being made available to our clients via our Gameflex casino platform.”

Ashley Lang, Founder and CEO at Odobo, said, “Iforium is an impressive company. The addition of Iforium and access to all of its clients brings a breadth of new customers and markets to Odobo throughout Europe. This is an exciting opportunity for us both and we’re proud to list Iforium among our distribution partners.”

Mr Green is the latest major online #gambling destination to offer games from Odobo. Six Odobo games are already live - Extinction, Gourmet Ranch Riches, Epic City, Lucky Pirates, The Oddventurers and Big Time Journey - with another 14 due to complete the first wave of content releases.

Mr Green, launched in 2008, has cemented its place as one of the fastest growing and successful #gaming sites in the industry, endorsed by back-to-back #award wins within the most prestigious categories. Mr Green serves thousands of #players throughout Europe with a strong Scandinavian presence that will strengthen Odobo’s reach outside the UK market.

Odobo’s catalogue is ideal for Mr Green’s pure casino focus, hitting the target core audience. The deal provides Mr Green with access to Odobo’s entire library of Marketplace content consisting of over 60 new and exclusive #game titles, all designed for omni-channel distribution.

Mr Green’s CEO, Bo Wänghammar, commented, “Odobo offers a wealth of interesting, exclusive and new content. We’re pleased with our decision to feature Odobo’s games, particularly since the first titles are performing well. We look forward to taking more Odobo games live over the coming months.”

Ashley Lang, Founder and CEO at Odobo, said, “We’re very proud to welcome Mr Green to our list of operators and to continue the trend for high-calibre distribution partners that deliver tangible benefits for all. Mr Green has a large player base and diverse set of demographics that span multiple European regions. Mr Green is a fantastic addition; we look forward to a great working relationship.”

#Prospect Hall Casino, which is powered by Betable, has teamed up with Odobo and its cutting-edge technology to distribute games from the Odobo Marketplace to players in the UK.

Prospect Hall #Casino is a modern online destination with a strong cross-device strategy and a portfolio of over 200 #games, supported by exclusive content, #jackpots and #bonuses. Prospect Hall is backed by entrepreneurs with a disruptive approach to the online casino scene. Its strong focus on the user experience, along with its data driven insights, makes it a company that opitimises the manner in which games are offered to its players.

The deal with Odobo gives Prospect Hall Casino access to over 60 new titles and an expanding pool of top development #studios. Over 50 games are already live to its players including: Lucky Gems, Gourmet Ranch Riches, the Akanerio thriller and Rabcat’s blockbuster Castlebuilder. Much of Odobo’s content is unique to its platform and can be reviewed at concept stage to allow operators to customise the final products. This flexibility can help Odobo’s distribution partners to distinguish their content from competitors with #exclusive deals and tailored content.

Rob Smith, Head of Business Development at Odobo, commented, “We’re excited to announce our deal with Betable’s Prospect Hall Casino. The UK represents a strong market for us and we’re thrilled to be working with another forward-thinking casino. Prospect Hall, is already making waves as a casino with an impressive UX and is the perfect setting for content created via Odobo. The team can now access games from over 40 development studios all using a single set of management tools. This includes an advanced back office system and analytics, all delivered via an optimised integration pathway.”

Adele Lawton, Operations Director at Prospect Hall Casino, said, “The Odobo Marketplace is designed to deliver exclusive and top-tier games content with a simplified approach. The advanced tools mean that we can access more games from a growing pool of developers, review game concepts, track development and install an influx of new titles quickly. The analytics on offer are impressive and we feel there is a good fit between our innovative approach and Odobo’s modern platform.”  

We’d like to congratulate NetEnt on being awarded eGR Magazine’s Game of the Year 2015 #accolade, sponsored by Odobo. The winning title is Mexican-themed #slot game, Spiñata Grande. The #game was deemed by #judges to offer #innovation with its #novel Colossal symbols, which expand on the #reels creating a 2x2 or 3x3 mini-slot #bonus within the base game - increasing the chance of #wins and #free spins. The graphics and feel of the game epitomises the element of fun at the core of modern gambling games with a fiesta of candy and confetti. 

This year was the most fiercely contested since the #awards introduction in 2013 with over 25 entries submitted for consideration. The #shortlist was packed with high-quality nominations so this win is testament to NetEnt’s production values and creativity.

Cashtrovaders is the new instant #win game from lottery supplier Inchinn. It brings the retro 8-bit “shoot‘em up” #arcade game into the 21st century real-money arena.

#Players are tasked with clearing the skies of #alien invaders in during this homage to 80’s arcade #classics. Cashtrovaders offers the perfect balance of #nostalgia and excitement, with fast game play and #trendy “big-pixel” graphics.

Each colourful, animated alien that the player #zaps then combusts into a cloud of dust and reveals a #cash value; players are immediately #rewarded when they match three of the same values.

The addition of Castrovaders and its original game play complements Odobo’s existing #instant win games, which include scratch cards and #multi-level symbol matching titles.

Lee Bowden, Managing Director at Inchinn, commented, “We believe that games should deliver instant gratification with high-production values and entertainment beyond the potential to win cash prizes. At Inchinn we’re creative yet we understand a real-money player’s motivation. Working with Odobo allows us to focus on that creativity as it handles the technology that powers the game without restricting the game play itself. We’re excited to see the game live.”

Shelley Hutchinson, Games Delivery Manager at Odobo, said, “Cashtrovaders is an imaginative take on an instant win game with animations to increase engagement and the ability to select which aliens to blast-to-dust. Inchinn is known for its innovative take on this genre of game and it has certainly delivered with Cashtrovaders.”

Lucky Pirates is a 5-reel, 9-payline #slot game with a pistol-toting starfish scatter #bonus, a #card-based gamble feature and humorous animated graphics. The majority of the symbols are fruits sporting an array of pirate paraphernalia including cutlasses, eyepatches and massive hoop earrings.

Lucky Pirates is a fast-paced #game that is suitable to players of all experience levels. The highest value symbol is the red parrot, which can pay out up to 5000 times the #stake value. For #players that revel in the excitement of the #gamble feature, multiplying their #winnings hinges on correctly predicting the colour of a undisclosed playing card. Bigger multipliers are available for guessing the actual suit, with up to ten consecutive gambles permitted on each #win.

Adam Daniel, Managing Director at Playson, said, “Lucky Pirates is an established game with a loyal following. The combination of humour, big win potential and a strong base game are the secret to its success. We know that players love the game so building it for Odobo allows us to maximise the distribution for an already popular title.”

Shelley Hutchinson, Game Delivery Manager at Odobo, commented, “Lucky Pirates has a proven track record and we’re thrilled that Playson has selected Odobo to expand the distribution of this title. The game is now available as an omni-channel product with access to distribution with eight of the largest international operators.”

The Odobo Marketplace now hosts over 60 games with distribution available to Betfair, Unibet, bet365, LeoVegas, Gala Casino, Gala Bingo and Coral.

We're thrilled to announce that our COO, Dennis Diaconescu, has made the list of the top 100 leaders of #innovation in the #iGaming industry. This is Dennis's second #accolade this year, having already been listed in Gaming Intelligence's Hot50 as an industry #influencer. When we spoke to Dennis, he was very modest about the #recognition he has received in 2015 saying only that he's "Overwhelmed and grateful to his peers for acknowledging his efforts". Congratulations Dennis, we hope 2016 will continue to reflect the industry-leading work that you do.

We’re delighted to announce that a former Managing Director of Inspired Gaming Group, Mat Ingram, is now heading up Odobo’s #Content #Strategy. Ingram brings 20 years of industry #experience, most of which were spent in #senior-ranking positions within #gaming.

Ingram’s early #career focused on mathematics and engineering, a combination which would later provide him with the credentials to enter the gaming #industry. Rising quickly through the ranks of the #companies he joined, he began overseeing substantial projects that honed his skills as an #expert #strategist and communicator. Among the many #skills Ingram has to offer, he brings a strong #background in game design, production and #compliance, with a highly #technical background that complements Odobo’s sophisticated proprietary technology offering.

With 60+ games now on offer and a growing distribution #network, Mat is committed to driving “must-have” content to the platform that will maximise commercial success for its operator partners.

Ashley Lang, Founder and CEO at Odobo, commented, “Our focus is on quality content and games that stand out in a crowded market. Mat is using his expertise to identify what operators and their customers want, delivering relevant and attractive content that drives player engagement. We’re proud that Mat has chosen to work with Odobo and we’re excited by his energy and ideas.”

Gibraltar is known for it's rather large rock and, last week, seven hardy (possibly crazy) Odobo team members and two willing partners took on the epic Med Steps ‪#‎Challenge‬. This consisted of climbing the steps to the top of the rock for seven days straight. It was all in aid of a great ‪#‎cause‬ - raising money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association. The team managed the last day, despite the six previous day's efforts, in under 30 minutes! We'd like to congratulate every one of them of completing this incredibly demanding task and say how proud we are of their efforts. Some additional photos to put this feat into perspective...

Great work Vlad, Ramona, Carlos, Adriana, Gabi, Radek, Jason, Chris and Karen!

Now in its third year, eGR Magazine’s hotly contested Game of the Year award is being sponsored by Odobo once again. The #shortlist was announced on Friday with the organisers making a point of acknowledging the high-calibre of #entries that have been received in their droves.

To win the #award, a #game must capture the essence of entertainment, be a shining example of what the industry has to offer in 2015 and really motivate players to spin reels or play a hand. Whatever its genre, it should enthral #players and bring in revenue because it’s fundamentally enjoyable to play. Each nomination is assessed using a combination of four core factors: how innovative is the game? What’s the marketing value? Is the production quality at the highest levels seen and, of course, how much income it generates.

The 2015 shortlist includes the enormously popular Jurassic Park brand, a classic Egyptian-themed slot from IGT and the quirky GEMiX from Play’n GO. Also in the mix is NetEnt’s Mexican-themed Spiñata Grande and Quickspin’s new take on Snow White, featuring unlockable tiles.

A total of seven games made the coveted shortlist and we very much look forward to presenting the worthy #winner with their award in London on Monday 23rd November. The full list of those in contention is below:

MegaJackpots Cleopatra (IGT)

Centurion (Inspired and William Hill)

Jurassic Park (Microgaming)

Spiñata Grande (NetEnt)

GEMiX (Play'n GO)

Crystal Queen (Quickspin)

Wok Star is the new fusion #slot game from GW Games that combines delectable cooking ingredients with the power of #rock music.

The #Chinese cuisine inspired “rock ‘n’ bowl” #game has a 5x3 grid and 20 #paylines, guitar wilds, a Wok Star bonus feature and unlimited free #spins that continue until a stop #symbol is triggered. The visuals give the game a #retro feel and are reminiscent of a Chinese restaurant, featuring chopsticks, bowls of noodles blended with rock, electric guitars, an amp and a glowing neon sign.

In the Wok Star #Bonus, players can stir up big #wins with their favourite ingredients such as chilli, prawns, vegetables, rice and noodles. Players are presented with multiple bowls and can reveal #cash wins, #multipliers or the golden dragon that will level them up for bigger potential wins. In free spins, players are given three lives that only end when the stop symbol is shown.

Andrew Henson, Commercial Director of GW Games, commented, “Wok Star has a unique theme that offers the potential for really big wins. We’ve secured an exclusive deal with one of the largest gaming operators and opted to build the game for this site via Odobo and have enjoyed working with their team and technology. We’re excited to see this game out in the market.”

Shelley Hutchinson, Games Delivery Manager at Odobo, said, “Content from GW Games is always high-production and Wok Star has the studio’s trademark distinctive style and an appealing retro theme that is fresh for the industry. We’re thrilled that the game is now live with one of the largest operators in the UK.”

Our CEO, Ashley Lang, is featured in this quarter’s edition of GIQ #Magazine. The #article looks into the #challenges facing the #casino market and how to overcome them.