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A new partnership agreement between Microgaming’s, Prima Networks Limited, and National Lottery AD will see the Isle of Man-based software development company’s online poker offering launch on the 7777.bg site.

According to the official press release…

The new deal marks the premiere of the Microgaming-branded poker network in the Bulgarian market and is in keeping with the company’s efforts to grow its footprint in key regulated markets.

First time launch:

Solid footing in the Balkan country via the partnership between Microgaming and what is the leading private gaming company in Bulgaria will be the first time National Lottery AD has presented customers with a bespoke online poker software solution via its 7777.bg site.

Courtesy of the exclusive deal, customers of National Lottery AD are now able to take advantage of playing on Microgaming’s feature-rich and improved poker software.

“commitment to continued growth”

Commenting on the new deal, Chief Operating Officer for Microgaming, Andrew Clucas said…

“This marks a significant step in growing the poker network and reflects our commitment to continued growth and expansion into regulated markets. We are delighted to work with National Lottery AD as their exclusive supplier of poker in Bulgaria.”

“feature rich poker solution”

Also adding his perspective on the agreement, Managing Partner for National Lottery AD, Milen Ganev said…

“This strategic partnership enables us to continue to diversify our product offering and to deliver entertaining and award-winning poker games to our customers. We look forward to our Bulgarian customers playing on Microgaming’s feature-rich poker solution.”

Microgaming-branded poker network:

Having launched in 2003, the Microgaming Poker Network is one of the longest-established poker networks in the world and is available in multiple languages. The poker network provides players with access to round-the-clock action, regular promotions and dozens of Casino in Poker (CiP) side games.

Recent releases:

Microgaming has recently released a string of new video slots including the sci-fi themed title developed by Triple Edge Studios, Action Ops: Snow & Sable, and Crystal Rift, a game developed exclusively by Austrian innovator Rabcat Computer Graphics GmbH the creators of Castle Builder II.

Everygame Poker, a leading provider of famous poker and casino games, has added Betsoft’s Christmas slot game ‘Sleighin’ It’ to its casino games section. The provider continues to reward players with free spins, enabling them to win up to $250 this weekend and get 25 free blackjack bets next week.

The leading operator of poker tables is part of the Horizon Poker Network, offering slots and table games supplied by four game providers, Nucleus Gaming, Betsoft, Worldmatch, and Tangente to the company’s casino games section. Everygame frequently runs free spin bonus campaigns to meet customer demand and ensure an unparalleled experience across its platform.

Ten free spins:

This time, the company will use the new Betsoft release, ‘Sleighin’ It,’ to match the player’s growing expectations and delight. Everygame announced that all players who make at least one deposit will receive 10 free spins on ‘Sleighin’ It’ from the 18th-21st of November. These will be automatically credited when logging on to the game.

The slot game features:

The game leans on Betsoft‘s earlier edition, ‘Santa’s sleigh,’ and implements proven solutions, such as bonus features. Therefore ‘Sleighin’ It’ features the progressive growth of the jackpots randomly triggered by another new game called ‘Rags to Riches.’ Also, wilds are spread across the entire reel and moved to another reel during Free Spins rounds.

Increasing winning potential:

Scatters trigger the Free Spins feature. Once Free Spins are activated, players can choose the number of Free Spins available, as well as the number of the related Wild Reels. Furthermore, Stacked Mystery Symbol may position big wins under the Christmas tree. Mystery symbols may be replaced with matching symbols before a Free Spins round to increase the winning potential.

Free blackjack bets:

As soon as the weekend free-spin campaign is over, Everygame Poker’s customers may indulge in the whole week-long blackjack experience. All players will receive 25 free bets on the Tangente game ‘Blackjack 21′ between the 21st and the 27th of November.

Each bet is worth $2 and a maximum of 5 free bets can be used in a single run. These free bets can result in a maximum win of $250 per player, who can use this bonus to play for five days and finally convert it to cash. The bonus can be rolled over 25 times throughout the game.

After completing a comprehensive search process, leading digital entertainment company, NetEnt (OTCMKTS: NTNTY), has appointed Lars Johansson as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Johansson was appointed interim CFO of NetEnt on September 3, 2018, after Therese Hillman vacated the position to become group Chief Executive Officer.

According to the official press release…

The firm‘s new CFO has more than three decades of experience from a number of management positions in a variety of sectors, in public and private companies. Most recently Johansson worked as Senior Investment Director for Ratos AB and prior to that was acting CEO for the Swedish private equity firm.

A few of his previous positions include CFO/COO and acting CEO of global market leader in electronic trading technology for listed derivatives Orc Software AB, CFO/COO of Swedish media company owned by Bonnier Broadcasting Group, TV4 Group AB, and CFO of Swedavia AB, a Swedish state-owned company, which owns and operates ten of Sweden’s busiest airports.

Commenting on the appointment, Hillman said…

“I am very pleased to appoint Lars Johansson as Chief Financial Officer. He brings significant experience to the role and has already played an important part in the ongoing change process of NetEnt.”

The Stockholm-headquartered company has had a busy year having most recently collaborated with next-generation casino and sportsbook, Bethard, in launching an exclusive, custom-built virtual casino, Next Level Live, on its UK-licensed domain at Bethard.com.

Just prior to that deal, the firm announced the signing of a deal that will see it supply a selection of live-dealer games to the Ninja Casino brand from operator, Global Gaming.

On Sunday, May 9^th, 2021 the New York Mets’ veteran ace starting pitcher as well as two – time Cy Young Award recipient, Jacob deGrom, was forced to exit the New York Mets’ ball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks from Citi Field located in Queens, New York, NY due to tightness in his right side. The New York Mets ended up winning this contest versus the Arizona Diamondbacks with a final score of 4 to 2. DeGrom left the game on Sunday afternoon during the after only throwing a couple of warm – up pitches just prior to the start of the 6^th inning.

MRI to Come for Jacob deGrom

The New York Mets have announced that deGrom will undergo an MRI this week most likely in New York in order to determine if there is any serious damage associated with Jacob’s side injury that he has been dealing with lately. The New York Mets’ physicians and medical staff will determine deGrom’s timetable for his return following the MRI results.

According to the New York Mets’ manager Luis Rojas the tightness that deGrom was experiencing during his start on Sunday, May 9^th, 2021 against of Arizona Diamondbacks was a separate issue from the discomfort that he was his right lat recently that caused him to miss his last start in the New York Mets’ starting pitching rotation. He was removed from the game only due to precautionary reasons, and the organization’s expectations are that he will not miss significant time due to this minor set – back.

Statistics

At the moment deGrom holds a record of 3 and 2 as a starting pitcher for the New York Mets so far during the young 2021 Major League Baseball season. Jacob currently has an unbelievably amazing earned run average of 0.68. deGrom has an overall MLB career 72 wins and 53 losses, a career ERA of 2.55, and 1,418 strikeouts.       

Media Statement from the New York Mets’ Manager Luis Rojas

“He’s going for an MRI, just to see what’s going on there, to see how he is, have a clear view. Right – side tightness is what we have from our medical staff here, more so in his lower back area, on the right side. They’re taking a look, so once we get the results back, we’ll know how he is,” explained the New York Mets’ manager Luis Rojas following the Mets’ 4 – 2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. “(The injury is) different and more in the lower back area, rather than a little higher where it was. (Jacob deGrom was experiencing) no pain whatsoever. He said it’s just tightness. That’s what he told our trainer. (Rojas wants) to leave it to our medical staff and team doctor, after they take a closer look and see what he had.”

Jacob deGrom’s Baseball Career Achievements, Honors, and Awards

• 3 Time MLB All – Star (2015, 2018, 2019)
• 2 Time All – MLB First Team (2019, 2020)
• 2 Time National League Cy Young Award Winner (2018, 2019)
• National League Rookie of the Year (2014)
• National League ERA Leader (2018)
• 2 Time National League Strikeout Leader (2019, 2020)

Current MLB Standings as of Sunday, May 9^th, 2021

American League East

Boston Red Sox                      21 – 13            0 Games Behind

Toronto Blue Jays                   17 – 15            3 Games Behind

New York Yankees                17 – 16            3.5 Games Behind

Tampa Bay Rays                    18 – 17            3.5 Games Behind

Baltimore Orioles                   15 – 18            5.5 Games Behind

American League Central

Chicago White Sox                 18 – 13            0 Games Behind

Cleveland Indians                   18 – 14            0.5 Games Behind

Kansas City Royals                16 – 16            2.5 Games Behind

Minnesota Twins                    12 – 20            6.5 Games Behind

Detroit Tigers                         10 – 24            9.5 Games Behind

American League West

Oakland Athletics                   21 – 14            0 Games Behind

Seattle Mariners                      18 – 16            2.5 Games Behind

Houston Astros                       17 – 16            3 Games Behind

Texas Rangers                        17 – 18            4 Games Behind

Los Angeles Angels                14 – 17            5 Games Behind

National League East

New York Mets                     15 – 13            0 Games Behind

Philadelphia Phillies               18 – 16            0 Games Behind

Atlanta Braves                        16 – 17            1.5 Games Behind

Miami Marlins                        15 – 17            2 Games Behind

Washington Nationals            13 – 16            2.5 Games Behind

National League Central

St. Louis Cardinals                 20 – 14            0 Games Behind

Milwaukee Brewers                18 – 16            2 Games Behind

Chicago Cubs                         17 – 16            2.5 Games Behind

Cincinnati Reds                      15 – 16            3.5 Games Behind

Pittsburgh Pirates                    13 – 19            6 Games Behind

National League West

San Francisco Giants              20 – 13            0 Games Behind

San Diego Padres                    18 – 16            2.5 Games Behind

Los Angeles Dodgers             17 – 16            3 Games Behind

Arizona Diamondbacks        15 – 18            5 Games Behind

Colorado Rockies                   12 – 21            8 Games Behind

 Odds to Win the MLB 2021 World Series

According to Intertops sportsbook below are the odds to win the MLB 2021 World Series as of Sunday, May 9^th, 2021. Currently the New York Mets have the 4^th highest odds to win it all for this exciting 162 game regular season of Major League Baseball in addition to the 2021 MLB playoffs. The Arizona Diamondbacks’ odds are not nearly as good as they have the 5^th lowest odds to win this year’s MLB World Series in the eyes of the Intertops book makers.

Team                                                   Odds

Los Angeles Dodgers                         +350

New York Yankees                            +600

San Diego Padres                                +750

New York Mets                                 +850

Chicago White Sox                             +1000

Atlanta Braves                                    +1400

Oakland Athletics                               +1400

Houston Astros                                   +1600

Toronto Blue Jays                               +1800

St Louis Cardinals                              +1800

Tampa Bay Rays                                +2000

Milwaukee Brewers                            +2000

Boston Red Sox                                  +2000

Minnesota Twins                                +2500

Philadelphia Phillies                           +2800

Cincinnati Reds                                  +3300

Cleveland Indians                               +3300

Los Angeles Angels                            +3500

Washington Nationals                        +4000

Chicago Cubs                                     +4500

Kansas City Royals                            +5000

San Francisco Giants                          +5000

Miami Marlins                                    +5500

Seattle Mariners                                  +7500

Baltimore Orioles                               +12500

Arizona Diamondbacks                    +15000

Texas Rangers                                    +17500

Detroit Tigers                                     +25000

Colorado Rockies                               +30000

Pittsburgh Pirates                                +30000

Developer of casino software and multi-platform content, Blueprint Gaming, has launched its entire portfolio of slots titles with privately owned online gaming company, BGO.

According to the official press release…

After the seamless integration by way of the Playtech Open Platform (POP),  the leading UK-based game studio’s player favorites including TED, Paws of Fury, Wish Upon a Jackpot, King Kong Cash and the recently launched Diamond Mine Megaways, are all available across both the online and mobile sites of the operator.

Increased offering:

Per the terms of the agreement, the provider’s Jackpot King progressive games will also be added by BGO to its offering, which will provide its player base with a broad range of online and mobile game options with some nice prizes up for grabs.

The partnership agreement sees Blueprint grow its global presence significantly, with its content being accessible to more players than ever.

Director of Marketing and Relationships for Blueprint Gaming, Jo Purvis, said, “We’re thrilled to have partnered with BGO and deliver our range of highly-engaging games to its players.

“In recent months we have grown our reach across the industry through various commercial deals and this latest partnership further demonstrates the demand for our core product offering. We look forward to a long and successful working relationship with BGO.”

Meanwhile, Product Director for BGO, Andy Dymock, said, “Blueprint Gaming has a solid reputation for producing exciting slots and we are delighted to now offer our players the chance to play its games.

“We strive to have the best content available on BGO and this latest agreement with Blueprint Gaming helps us achieve that aim.”

Productive month:

In September alone, the developer revamped its popular online slot game, Genie Jackpots; agreed a deal with supplier of online, instant win games to lotteries, Instant Win Games (IWG), to convert its top-performing slots titles into instant win games; and announced that its popular fruit-style slot machine, Deal or No Deal—The Perfect Play, will now have an online version available for gameplay on mobile, tablet and desktop.

Intertops Poker is celebrating popular Chinese slots created by Betsoft Gaming in a new slot tournament starting today. The $2,000 slots tournament will feature four favorite online slot titles Play Dim Sum Prize, Dragon and Phoenix, Bamboo Rush and Quest to the West starting today to take part in the special event. On Thursday, Betsoft’s new Miles Bellhouse and the Gears of Time will debut and offer players extra spins via an introductory offer. There is much to explore at the online gaming site this week!

Slots Tournament

From today until November 10, players at Intertops Poker can take part in the special slots tournament. Simply play the four Betsoft games listed and you will earn one point for every spin completed. A total of 16 players will win cash from the $2,000 prize pool. The first place earns a nice $400 prize.

The games highlighted in the tournament include special themes and are quite popular among regular players. Dim Sum Prize features yummy foods including rice noodle rolls and prawns. Wilds can be accessed to earn multiple wins as well as options for extra spins.

Quest to the West takes players on an interesting adventure with a Buddhist monk. Monkey King wilds in the game help you to earn a bonus round that features walking wilds. In Bamboo Rush, the game is set in a relaxing temple garden. Find wilds that multiply wins up to 27x plus an extra spins feature.

Dragon & Phoenix is the last game featured in the tournament. This game features a royal couple symbol that acts as an expanding wild and will trigger payouts up to a whopping 8000x. You can also earn instant prizes in this game via the money tree scatters.

New Game Launching Thursday

On November 5, Betsoft Gaming will debut the new Miles Bellhouse and the Gears of Time. In this game, players get to travel alongside Miles to the Past, the Present, and the Future. Each time period provides a unique aspect of the game. This is a cluster pay game, so you can trigger win after win as you spin. Larger clusters offer bigger payouts, with up to 10,000x up for grabs.

With the launch of the new game, Intertops Poker is offering an extra spins deal. From November 7-9, players who have made at least one deposit will be provided 10 extra spins. This deal allows players to try the game at no cost.