Playtech signs deal with Holland Casino ahead of new regulations

8th Jan 2014 08:03

Playtech, which creates and licences software and services for the online, mobile, TV and land-based gaming industry, has signed a deal with Holland Casino.The 'landmark' agreement was made in preparation of forthcoming regulations in the Netherlands, in which Holland Casino holds a market-leading position, and as such is "best positioned to benefit from the introduction of on-line gaming regulations". The group said the agreement builds on some of its major customer relationships and further strengthens its position as the "natural choice" in regulated markets.Holland Casino will launch Playtech's entire gaming product suite including casino, poker, bingo, mobile and portal. Ahead of the regulations, Playtech will deliver a play-for-points offering, which will support Holland Casino's efforts to establish itself in the online space and build an online player base. The firm believes the Dutch online gaming market, which is expected to regulate in early 2015, presents a "strong opportunity" for both Playtech and Holland Casino, and is considered to be one of the more exciting markets in Europe. Mor Weizer, Playtech's Chief Executive, said: "We are thrilled Holland Casino has chosen us as its online gaming software provider in the soon-to-be regulated Netherlands market. Playtech will ensure Holland Casino meets all the new regulatory requirements to be set out by the Netherlands legal authorities to provide its customers with an appealing localised product experience. "We are confident that our industry experience coupled with our current work in many regulated markets will ensure Holland Casino will provide its players with an unparalleled online gaming offering."NR