Pragmatic Play has partnered with Hotwin to expand its presence in Belgium
Pragmatic Play has expanded its presence in Belgium, partnering with Hotwin, the online division of Antwerp Gaming Club, to enhance its product offering across the country.
Through this new collaboration, Pragmatic Play’s popular dice slot titles are now live on hotwin.be, delivering an engaging experience for Belgian players.
Fully licensed by the Belgian Gaming Commission, Hotwin already stands out for its specialisation in dice games, dice slots, as well as classic casino options like roulette and blackjack. Pragmatic Play’s slots and live casino titles have already struck a chord with local players, making this partnership a natural next step.
Irina Cornides, Chief Operating Officer at Pragmatic Play, said: “We’re thrilled to deepen our collaboration with Hotwin and increase the accessibility of our diverse game portfolio in Belgium, a market where our titles have gained strong popularity among operators and players alike.”
Ali Amerian, Director of Antwerp Gaming Club, added: “Pragmatic Play’s award-winning portfolio is an invaluable addition to our online platform. Players are always on the lookout for fresh, exciting games, and the new dice titles are sure to enrich the gaming experience at Hotwin.”
Earlier, Pragmatic Play partnered with Mexican online casino operator Betxico.
France plans to legalise online casino gaming in 2025
The French government is set to legalise online casino gaming in 2025, marking a significant shift in the country’s gambling regulations. Currently, France allows online sports betting but prohibits online casino games. Alongside Cyprus, it’s one of only two EU nations with this restriction.
This legislative change is part of France’s draft budget for 2025, with officials hoping it will boost national finances through tax revenues. The proposed tax rate for online casino games is 55.6% on turnover. By regulating this market, the government also aims to control illegal gambling and reduce the health risks associated with problem gambling.
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) supports this move, highlighting a study that estimates black-market casino gaming in France could generate up to €1.5 billion (£1.3 billion) in annual gross revenue. Legalisation could redirect this revenue into the regulated market, benefiting the national economy.
However, the proposal faces opposition. France’s land-based casino sector is voicing strong concerns, citing the potential impact on its revenue and employment. Grégory Rabuel, President of the Casinos de France Union, warned that opening online casinos to competition could result in a 20–30% decline in land-based gross gaming revenue and lead to the closure of up to 30% of physical casinos.
RubyPlay has entered into a slot partnership with Hommerson Casino
RubyPlay has announced a new partnership in the Netherlands with Hommerson Casino’s online platform, marking a significant expansion of its slot games portfolio in the Dutch market. This deal will bring an array of RubyPlay titles to players in the Netherlands, adding to the gaming options at Hommerson Casino Online.
Well-known across the Netherlands for its land-based casino operations, Hommerson made its first venture into online gaming earlier this year. This partnership with RubyPlay represents a key step in Hommerson’s ongoing expansion, broadening its range of games for online players. The company previously entered a similar online slot agreement with Pragmatic Play.
Remco van den Berg, CEO of Hommerson Casino, noted: “We’re thrilled to partner with RubyPlay. By integrating their games into our digital lineup, we can offer players an even broader selection of titles. This collaboration highlights our focus on delivering an exceptional gaming experience.”
For RubyPlay, the partnership is part of a global growth strategy. Over the summer, the company expanded into Latin America by partnering with Betsul in Brazil and Apuesta Total in Peru. In July, RubyPlay entered the Spanish market through a deal with Luckia.
Dr. Eyal Loz, RubyPlay’s CPO, said: “Partnering with Hommerson Casino is an important step for us. Hommerson’s strong reputation in the Netherlands aligns with our goal to strengthen our presence in this key market. This partnership is an exciting move, and we look forward to reaching more players in the Dutch online gaming community.”
