Attheraces.com will now roll out 14 classic multiplayer games and tournaments on its site by enabling its growing community of users access to the GameAccount network of non-download games. These include popular skill-based games such as Tournament Blackjack, Three Card Poker and other popular card variants alongside real-time multiplayer Gin Rummy, Backgammon and 8-Ball Pool.
Tony Sweeney, Head of Commercial Development at At The Races, commented: “We’ve seen massive growth in attheraces.com users each time we’ve introduced new developments and technologies to the site. A tailored games portfolio is another well targeted and relevant service for our users which will only help further increase the frequency and duration of visits.”
Kevin Dale, CEO of GameAccount, is confident in the success of the relationship. “Our reputation in the industry is being cemented through these quality partnerships. We are delighted that At The Races has recognised the cross-platform opportunities available to them by choosing to invest in the GameAccount Network. We feel genuinely honoured to be able to service so many market leaders so successfully.”
Elsewhere, games developer Electracade has celebrated its second year of business and its first complete trading year. Mark Paling, Director of Electracade, commented: “In such a dynamic and fast moving industry, Electracade has demonstrated that it can deliver state of the art products which add real value to our clients’ portfolio and to deliver these products to market with very short lead times. Regardless of how strong a new game is, we recognise the importance of creating new and innovative products and constantly feeding these into the market place.”
“We are extremely grateful to our client base, which has constantly supported us since start up. Establishing a new business in such a specific area of the industry requires more than just great products and services, it requires the development of outstanding relationships and delivering what the client wants. This is something Electracade never takes for granted,” he added.
Finnish gaming technology provider EGET signed a 3-year contract with Olifèja, the Lithuanian national lottery operator, to expand its operations by developing games for the internet and mobile phones. In the first phase of their collaboration, EGET will provide Olifèja with bingo and keno games for the internet. EGET will follow with multiplayer games for mobile phones.
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