Entain Launches Avanti Live Blackjack Exclusively in Spain with DGOJ Approval
Chloe O'Sullivan 
Avanti, a pioneering software provider for live casino, has announced a multi-market partnership with Entain, one of the world’s largest sports betting and gaming groups. This collaboration will see Entain offer Avanti’s full range of content across its brands, notably including a one-month exclusivity period for Avanti’s Blackjack in Spain, marking Entain as the first operator to host an online multiplayer, real-time, DGOJ-approved version of the game in the country.
Key Takeaways
- Takeaway 1: Avanti and Entain have formed a multi-market content partnership.
- Takeaway 2: Entain secures exclusive DGOJ-approved Blackjack launch in Spain for one month.
- Takeaway 3: Avanti's technology utilizes motion capture and 3D animation for digital dealers.
Regulatory Context and Market Entry
Entain's exclusive launch of Avanti's Blackjack in Spain signifies a notable development in the regulated Spanish market. The game has received DGOJ approval, enabling Entain to present the first online multiplayer, real-time version to players in the country. This regulatory clearance is crucial for market entry, ensuring compliance with local gaming standards.
Market Implications and Content Expansion
Beyond the Spanish exclusivity, the partnership allows Entain to integrate Avanti's full suite of new live casino titles globally across its portfolio of over 30 brands, which includes Ladbrokes, Coral, bwin, and Sportingbet. Other Avanti titles set to launch on Entain platforms include Toro y Matador, Toro y Matador Turbo, Dragon Tiger, and Baccarat. Avanti's technology, which streams ultra-realistic digital clones of dealers, supports scalable and localized solutions, fitting Entain's international presence.
Technology and Executive Perspectives
Avanti's casino software leverages motion capture technology, real-time cloud-based streaming, MetaHuman, and 3D animation tools to create its digital dealers. This approach eliminates the need for physical studio builds and ongoing staff overheads, allowing operators to scale table offerings efficiently. Jonas Delin, co-founder at Avanti Studios, stated:
“As part of the deal, not only will Entain brands have access to our full suite of next-gen live casino titles, but they’ll receive one month’s exclusivity for Blackjack, making them the first provider in Spain to host a fully-approved multiplayer, real-time streamed Blackjack game. This further strengthens our relationship and will help further raise Avanti’s profile in regulated markets worldwide.”
Obdulio Bacarese, global gaming director at Entain, added:
“Avanti’s approach to live casino certainly fits that bill. Its combination of real-time action and provably fair RNG will enable us to provide a thrilling mix of games that are both flexible and scalable enough to serve our global audience. We are particularly excited about our launch in Spain, where we’ll be the first operator to offer players access to Avanti Blackjack.”
