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Playtech and Stoiximan/Betano launch industry-first Live Cashback Blackjack

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Playtech, the world’s leading gambling technology company, has partnered with Stoiximan/Betano, the leading Greek operator and one of the fastest growing in Europe, to launch an exclusive new scalable Live Blackjack variant, Cashback Blackjack Live.
Previously available as an RNG game, the new scalable Live Cashback Blackjack variant is an eight-deck game open to an unlimited number of players. In this game, players can choose to “cash out” during any action round instead of taking an action, placing a dynamically determined cashback amount depending on the round. Continuing the All bets Blackjack line, Six different side bet options are available to players and add to the excitement. This unique scalable Blackjack variant is the recent addition to the growing portfolio of scalable Blackjack games available from Playtech live and marks the fifth variant after Unlimited Blackjack, Quantum Blackjack, All bets Blackjack and the recent Majority Rules Speed Blackjack.
Stoiximan/Betano chose to work directly with Playtech to produce the industry-first live dealer version of Cashback Blackjack, adding a new collaborative dimension to an already successful relationship.
About the game
Players begin by placing their main bet, plus any additional side bets.
Six different side bets are on offer: 21+3, Buster Blackjack, Dealer Pair, Lucky Lucky, Player Pair and Top 3. Buster Blackjack (dealer’s hand) has the biggest win potential – a result of 8+ cards and player’s Blackjack pays out at 2000:1.
In the action rounds, players have five choices – Cashback, Hit, Stand, Double or Split. If a player chooses to Split during an action round, Cashback is offered for both hands. If a player chooses to Double, Cashback is not offered. The Cashback amount is calculated based on the cards on the table and may change for each action round. Cashback only applies to the main bet, with side bets resolved and paid out separately.
Edo Haitin, CEO, Playtech Live, comments: “The development of Cashback Blackjack Live has been a truly collaborative effort, and takes our partnership with Stoiximan/Betano to a new level. Stoiximan/Betano is already one of the leading operators in the Greek market, and we’re committed to working closely with them to not only build on this position, but also extend that success into further territories.
“Thanks to a fantastic initiative from our friends at Stoiximan/Betano group and a great effort from the development teams on both sides, we’ve been able to deliver a dynamic new experience for players in record time, which emphasizes our strategy of equipping our partners with scalable dedicated solutions while still providing players with a fun and personal game experience. The Cashback concept is of course well-established in Sports betting, so we’re very interested to see how players will respond to it in a Live Casino setting, where there’s interaction with a dealer and other players. We’re confident players will find Cashback Blackjack Live a highly engaging experience”.
Christos Mavridis, Live Casino Manager at Stoiximan/Betano adds: “Product innovation, wide game offer and an optimum customer experience have always been among our priorities at Stoiximan/Betano. We’ve already seen a fantastic response to Cashback Blackjack as an RNG game, so are very much looking forward to delivering a new experience for our players with the first Live version. Having worked closely with Playtech for some time now, we were well aware of their track record in producing innovative new content and game variants. As such we felt they were the ideal partner for the development of Cashback Blackjack Live, and we’re sure our players will be just as impressed with the finished product as we are”.
About Playtech:
Founded in 1999 and premium listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, Playtech is a technology leader in the gambling and financial trading industries.
Playtech is the gambling industry’s leading technology company, delivering business intelligence-driven gambling software, services, content and platform technology across the industry’s most popular product verticals, including casino, live casino, sports betting, virtual sports, bingo and poker. It is the pioneer of omni-channel gambling technology through its integrated platform technology, Playtech ONE. Playtech ONE delivers data-driven marketing expertise, single wallet functionality, CRM and responsible gambling solutions across one single platform across product verticals and across retail and online.
Playtech partners with and invests in the leading brands in regulated and newly regulated markets to deliver its data-driven gambling technology across the retail and online value chain. Playtech provides its technology on a B2B basis to the industry’s leading retail and online operators, land-based casino groups and government sponsored entities such as lotteries. As of June 2018, through the acquisition of Snaitech, Playtech directly owns and operates the leading sports betting and gaming brand in online and retail in Italy, Snai. Snaitech operates a B2B2C model as a service provider, allowing franchisees to utilise the Playtech technology stack in the retail environment while operating the leading brand, Snai, directly online as a B2C business.
Playtech’s Financials Division, named TradeTech Group, is a technology leader in the CFD and financial trading industry and operates both on a B2B and B2C basis.
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EGT is among the main contenders for the prize in several categories at the BEGE Awards 2025
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EGT is thrilled to announce that this year it is among the finalists in 4 categories of the prestigious BEGE Awards competition, which is held annually in Sofia, Bulgaria, as part of BEGE Expo.
The company’s CEO Vladimir Dokov has been shortlisted again in the Visionary of the Year category, after being given this prize in the previous two editions of the event. He earned the nomination thanks to his strategic vision, which has positioned the company as one of the top manufacturers and suppliers of gaming equipment globally with a presence in more than 100 markets.
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EGT’s Spider CMS will be а contender for the prize in the Casino Management System of the Year category. Continuously developing and improving, the system currently includes 15 modules that help casino managers easily and effectively to organize the daily activities in gaming venues across a number of markets around the world.
The BEGE Awards 2025 ceremony will take place on November 26 and will once again honor companies and individuals for their outstanding contribution to the gaming and entertainment industry during the past 12 months.
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PG Soft welcomes players into Alibaba’s Cave of Fortune
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PG Soft, a world-class digital mobile games company, is inviting players into Alibaba’s Cave of Fortune in the hope of discovering magical treasures.
Alibaba’s Cave of Fortune is a 5-reel, 3-row classic slot game that shines with a superb Bonus Feature and Coin symbols that can be collected by Collector symbols. Set within the fabled cave that radiates with golden promise, this title is brought to life by a captivating soundtrack that oozes mystery and adventure.
A Wild symbol substitutes for all symbols except Coin symbols and Collector symbols, and it can only appear on reels two, three, four, and five.
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The Bonus Feature is activated when six or more Coin symbols appear anywhere on the reels, awarding an initial three spins. When four or five Coin symbols hit, they may randomly reveal more Coins to top up the total to six to launch the bonus. Once in the feature, only Collector symbols, Coin symbols, and Mini, Minor, Major, or Grand prize symbols appear.
After every bonus spin, all positions without Coin symbols, Mini symbols, Minor symbols, Major symbols and Grand symbols will spin to reveal either Collector symbols or nothing. If a Collector symbol lands, it collects the values from prize symbols on screen. Coin prizes range from 1x–10x, Mini awards 20x, Minor 50x, Major 500x, and the Grand symbol delivers an impressive 5000x the bet.
PG Soft’s spokesperson commented: “Alibaba’s Cave of Fortune is a jewel in the desert sands, promising treasures beyond belief to those who can find a way through the traps and puzzles. Each spin is a step closer to claiming Alibaba’s legendary fortune.”
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Just Dance, MLBB and HADO Added to Lineup of Global Gaming Icons for the Games of the Future 2025
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Phygital International (PI), the exclusive rights holder and custodian of the Games of the Future (GOTF), is unveiling the final game titles set to feature in this December’s pioneering phygital sports tournament, along with a powerful line-up of new global media partners who will bring the event to fans around the world.
With 11 disciplines and the world’s best athletes ready to compete across virtual and physical challenges, the Games of the Future 2025, taking place at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi from 18-23 December, promises to deliver a groundbreaking phygital showcase that will redefine what it means to play, perform and compete.
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“These newly announced titles highlight the full range of phygital sports that people can experience at the Games of the Future 2025. From the expressive energy of dance, the global appeal of mobile esports to the groundbreaking innovation of AR gameplay, this second wave of games highlights the diversity and excitement of phygital sport,” said Nis Hatt, CEO of Phygital International.
In addition to expanding its game lineup, Phygital International is also announcing a series of major global media partnerships, ensuring that the Games of the Future 2025 will be accessible to fans around the world through both digital and broadcast platforms.
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