888 to Add Playtech Software in USA

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Betting operator 888 Holdings has announced that they've come to an agreement with developer Playtech and will offer the latter's games on its 888casino brand in the United States.

Initially, the games will be offered at 888's New Jersey casino, and will see a slew of online slots and live dealer software coming over. Playtech is known as an industry titan, having developed hundreds of video slots over the years and working with other developers to distribute titles. Some of the company's biggest games include Jackpot Giant, Plenty O' Fortune, and the Age of the Gods jackpot series.

This isn't the first foray into the US for Playtech, who's currently active in providing games to Resorts Casino and Mohegan Sun in New Jersey. The group also has a live dealer studio in Atlantic City where they broadcast blackjack, roulette, baccarat, and other games.

Commenting on the deal 888 US President Howard Mittman said, "We are pleased to expand our partnership with Playtech and offer its unique Live Casino and RNG content to players of 888casino in the US.

"This agreement will enhance the overall player experience by offering more entertaining and dynamic games, which is a key part of our content and product leadership strategy. We look forward to welcoming Playtech's content and growing our partnership together."

Playtech COO Shimon Akad added, "I am thrilled that our trusted partners, 888, have chosen to take our Live Casino and RNG games across multiple states, marking another exciting step in our expansion in the US Live Casino is Playtech's newest proposition to the US market, giving operators the opportunity to diversify their offering, resulting in great demand for our industry-leading software.

"We are proud to be supporting 888casino in delivering the very best online entertainment experience to its U.S. audience and we look forward to continuing this successful partnership with a market-leading operator."

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Dustin has a long-standing passion for gambling. He has been writing professionally on the subject and breaking industry news for Casino Listings since 2011. His favorite casino games include Blackjack, Poker, and Hi/Lo. A proud native of Detroit, Dustin currently lives in Michigan.