NetEnt enters Romania and announces new slots
The license has been granted by the National Gaming Office in Romania. According to Romanian gambling laws, The State is responsible for the authorization and organization of the activity of gambling in Romania. Any company, registered legally in Romania, can be authorized to perform the services of games of chance, in accordance with Government’s Emergency Ordinance no. 77/2009, as well as the Government’s Emergency Ordinance no. 92/2014.
The license that NetEnt has obtained, allows the company to produce and distribute a specially designed gaming software in Romania. What is more, NetEnt will be able to manage and host facilities, which services will include online gaming. NetEnt aims at expending its range of services for other markets. The company has target other markets for intruding the new technologies in other countries as well. The company itself confirmed, that it intends to constantly acquire new licenses, allowing them to enter new stages of gambling and online gambling.
As the NetEnt representative confirmed, “For several years, the company has been investing in technology and expertise to adapt the company to regulated markets, and holds licenses and certifications in a number of European markets,”.
NetEnt might have chosen the Romanian gambling market, as the country’s situation in that department seems to be flourishing. Some of the Romanian sources, including local media, have reported that the Romanian gambling market has been estimated to generate annually over €1 billion. The country draws many profits from the gambling industry; at the beginning of March, Odeta Nestor and President of the country’s National Gambling Office informed that gambling operators who provide their services within Romania, paid €269 million worth of taxes in 2015; the amount has increased by 71% in comparison with €157 million the year before. The situation seems to speed up month after month and there is no intention to withheld it whatsoever. Such an environment favours development and cooperation, which NetEnt has noticed and took the advantage of.
Apart from expanding their services to other countries, NetEnt does not slow down with launching new slot games that enrich their portfolio. Approaching the Euro 2016 football championship that starts soon, NetEnt decided to bring the joyful and exciting climate and atmosphere of honest competition and celebration with a new slot: ‘Football: Champions Cup’.
The slot was launched on 23rd May, and became an instant hit. The incredible 5-reel slot with 3 rows and 20 pay lines. Apart from the refined and smooth animation and graphics, which should not surprise any one who knows NetEnt’s quality and dedication to create stunning and engaging slot games, Football: Champions Cup welcome players with the screen, were they can choose the country they wish to play for – an amazing feature, taking players closer to the anticipated atmosphere of excitement accompanying the biggest European celebration of football competition. The sound of fans cheering from the stands make the slot an epic experience. The symbols on the reels include letters of alphabet and numbers with some football as the Wild or a glove of the goal keeper or other higher0paid symbols strongly relating to football as a sport. The amazing features of the slot include the Bonus game, which is 5 rounds of pick and click penalty shootout game. In the first part, the player needs to score and in the second, he or she is a goal keeper. There are also Free Spins, an Overlay Wild and different Wild appearing in the Free Spins mode as well.
With such an introduction to European football championship, the event is even more anticipated. The slot represents the first-class level of NetEnt performance in the field of crafting amazing slot games. With such an addition to their portfolio, NetEnt has firmed up the position as the leading slot game provider.
As Simon Hammon, chief product officer at NetEnt, said: “All eyes this summer will be glued to the European Championship football, and our exciting new release taps into that interest and gives fans another reason to cheer.
“NetEnt’s unique game design and the fun shoot-out bonus game will be the perfect addition to a fantastic summer of sport.”
NetEnt does not seem to slow down, according to the 2016 Q3 Roadmap, published on 26 May, 2016. July, August and September will be the months of many thrilling new launches.
On July 12th, an enigmatic title NRVNA: The Nxt Xperience will join the portfolio; as for now, there are not many details about the continuation disclosed, but the slot game seems to be exciting. Soon after that, When Pigs Fly, Secrets of Atlantis and impatiently anticipated Motörhead Video Slot, which will be launched in September, will join the NetEnt’s offer as well.
The expansion on other and newly regulated markets constitutes an important part of NetEnt’s strategy of constantly growing and offer their services in different parts of the world. For several years now, NetEnt Entertainment has been investing in technology and developing high-tech solution to be adapted in the industry. The expertise with an aim to make the Company comply to the markets regulated by different laws and the ability to adapt to all such regulations, helps NetEnt to become a flexible and reliable at the same time partner in business as well as an entity worth being granted a license. Owing to that, at present, NetEnt holds licenses and certifications in a number of European markets, with Romania expending the scope of the company’s activity.
About NetEnt:
NetEnt is a leading and pioneering digital entertainment company, providing premium and highest-quality gaming solutions, belonging to the world’s most successful online casino operators. Since its inception in 1996, NetEnt has been actively participating in contributing to the iGaming market with thrilling games powered by a cutting-edge platform. NetEnt is committed to helping customers stay ahead of the competition, is listed on NASDAQ Stockholm (NET–B) and employs 700 people in Stockholm, Malta, Kiev, Gothenburg, Gibraltar and New Jersey.
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