Virtual sports made available on operator’s branded website

Virtual games specialist Kiron Interactive has this week, taken its Betman Online RGS live with UK-based gaming operator PKR.

The deal was introduced and delivered through the Microgaming platform, via a new partnership between Microgaming and Kiron Interactive. The solution includes an initial suite of seven virtual games, including horse racing, greyhound racing and football, integrated into the brand’s website under a new ‘virtual sports’ tab.

A variety of additional sports including Basketball, Boxing and Indy style motor racing will also be made available in the near future, as the operator broadens its product portfolio to appeal to sports betting customers.

Steven Spartinos, CEO of Kiron Interactive, said: “Virtual sports have quickly become a staple for all gaming and betting websites and we’re delighted to announce our partnership with PKR, whose own 3D Poker product shows their passion for immersive gaming.”

“More and more traditional poker and casino players are choosing to play virtuals and we’re confident they will be won over by our impressive life-like graphics and exciting audio commentary.”

Chris Welch at PKR, added: “Kiron’s virtual portfolio will help bring sportsbook fans closer to our casino and poker offerings, so we’re delighted to be working with them.

“Their range of virtual games are among the best in the world and I’m sure the deal will help both parties to grow in the industry.”

Neill Whyte, Director of Commercial (Casino) at Microgaming, commented: “We work closely with both PKR and Kiron Interactive, so for Microgaming to facilitate the delivery of Kiron’s virtual games to PKR.com was a no-nonsense deal.”