ESA Gaming to Expand its Reach in Portuguese Market

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Forward-thinking provider of casino titles, ESA Gaming has struck an agreement with Casino Portugal to enter the Portuguese market for the first time. According to the new deal, the brand will deliver its EasySwipe™ portfolio to the former casino brand.

The new deal will also see Casino Portugal’s players having access to ESA’s EasySwipe™ games, involving top-performing Fruit Staxx. Players will also get access to ESA’s new titles in the upcoming period.

ESA’s EasySwipe™ collection brings a unique experience to gamblers thanks to the inclusion of innovative features. Its games are developed for seamless integration into sportsbooks while offering players the best possible experience. ESA titles also provide sportsbook lovers with an alternative experience and allow them to sample a new category of casino games with cross-selling capacity.

Official Reactions from the Companies

Casino Portugal is a reputable casino operator in the country, offering the best sports betting and casino products via an in-house national platform. It is famous for land-based operations as well as for the launch of an online casino platform soon after the opening of the Portuguese market in 2019.

The online gambling market in Portugal continues to increase in value. During the last quarter of 2020, gaming revenues increased by 58% with online slots making 71% of gameplay. At the moment, there are Fifteen operators with official licenses, with both online gaming and sports betting offering.

Speaking on the new deal, Director at ESA Gaming, Zorica Smallwood, said:

“Entering new markets is a key focus for us this year as we look to further expand the reach of our products. Portugal is a market of great potential and we are excited to make inroads into the country together with Casino Portugal, a leading and highly regarded local operator.

“We look forward to introducing our EasySwipe™ portfolio for the first time to their customers.”

On the other side, Co-CEO at Casino Portugal, António Laranjo, says that the collaboration with ESA Gaming will enable the company to include new content in the current offering. ESA EasySwipe™ games will be the right addition to their casino portfolio, with the company being the first operator in the country to offer EasySwipe titles to existing customers.

ESA Gaming is an independent provider of casino games, famous for its content aggregation platform and poker vertical. The company is passionate about creating unique gaming products that diversify its gaming portfolio and enhance player engagement.

 Source:

“ESA Gaming makes Portuguese market debut with Casino Portugal”, europeangaming.eu, May 10, 2021.