Playtech has entered the World Cup spirit with a range of new football themed games and features to several key online gaming verticals. There is a new high profile slot game for RND online casinos, themed live dealer rooms and new online poker mini-games for Russia 2018.

The third title in the Playtech Sporting Legends series, Top Trumps Football Stars, has gone live at online casinos like Mansion Casino and Omni Casino. Like the earlier Top Trumps titles, it is based on the classic card game and allows players to choose which of 30 footballers they want to feature in the game. The slot game also gives players a shot at hitting the Sporting Legends guaranteed Daily and Weekly Jackpots and the progressive Mega Jackpot. Playtech is also running a mega cash giveaway promotion at these online casinos from June 18 to July 15.

Football fever is also coming to Playtech live casinos, where a dedicated football area featuring themed roulette and blackjack tables has been carved out. To make sure players do not miss out on any of the football action, dealers will provide live commentary on all matches. The live casino will feature a video wall that will display major game events for an even more immersive experience. The live casino will also host Trivia Show Live contest. Players will get the chance to test their sporting knowledge in a new game show style Live Casino segment, presented by a live host before each World Cup match. It is a free to enter quiz game that nevertheless offers players a chance to win a range of prizes.

The online poker tables will have a new feature called Poker Predictor that will allow players to win prizes. Players have the chance to predict the scores in the big matches and accumulate points as they play. This will lead to either a Silver or Golden Spin of the prize wheel. Poker Predictor extends player engagement by offering an ideal cross-sell opportunity between sports betting and Poker.

Shimon Akad, COO of Playtech, released a statement on this occasion. He said, “The World Cup generates excitement worldwide like no other sporting event – and with our Football Experience area, fans don’t have to choose between playing the tables and watching the match.” He added that new tools like Trivia Show Live and Poker Predictor also create the chance to win prizes. The new products will be beneficial to both Playtech licensees and players.