September 29, 2019 Kristina Vujadinovic
A wide-ranging overhaul of its flagship Pokerist app was announced by social casino operator, KamaGames. For the first time, the studio will be launching its social sports betting product.
While a number of new elements have been added to boost player engagement and activity within Pokerist, the social sportsbook product is perhaps the most eye-catching addition.
The social sportsbook product is perhaps the most eye-catching addition of the revamp. Although a number of new elements have been added to boost player engagement and activity, this new product is earning quite a bit of attention.
Players will have the opportunity to bet on a range of different sports. It also entails football competitions such as the English Premier League, Spain’s La Liga, and the Champions League. US professional leagues such as the National Football League, National Basketball Association and Major League Baseball are included as well.
It also includes an esports betting feature offering odds on events based around popular titles such as Counter-Strike, Data 2, Overwatch and League of Legends.
Along with its new sports betting product, KamaGames has launched a Casino Guide as well. It is a feature that helps new players to discover the range of games on the app’s offer and to navigate the site easier.
It is quite interesting and represented in the form of a map. Players are guided through various tasks, allowing them to try specific games, and winning in-game items for playing.
Moving on the map, the player can explore various slot titles, which are an important part of the developer’s revenue. In fact, the slot revenue of the brand rose 69% year-on-year in the first half of 2019.
Among the games, punters will encounter a range of scratchcards available on the app. They also come with improvements and a number of new mechanics that are allowing s to win a wider variety of prizes, and the opportunity to grow potential wins.
Of course, Pokerist has stayed true to its name and has a nice range of video poker and casino games in its portfolio as well.
A referral program has also been implemented. Players who invite friends to them on the platform will be rewarded with virtual chips. The referred friend will also receive a virtual currency prize.
As the largest European social poker mobile operator, KamaGames is a fast-growing independent company.
From its inception in 2010, it has grown rapidly and now has its corporate headquarters in Dublin as well as offices in London, Beijing, and studios in Eastern Europe, with over 250 employees. Either directly or through its network of partners, the group is present in all global markets including USA, Europe, ASIAPAC, China, the Middle East, and CIS countries.
Combining a ion for games and a love of innovation, the operator launched its flagship title, Pokerist. This was the huge success for the company since it was the #1 grossing app in 101 countries on the App Store and one of the Top 5 grossing apps in 45 countries on Google Play.
Source:
“KamaGames launches social sports betting in Pokerist revamp”, igamingbusiness.com, September 26, 2019.