NEKTAN PLC, the international B2B gaming platform provider and operator, today announces it has entered into an agreement with Independent News & Media (INM) to develop and operate a multi-platform real-money casino.

This is INM’s first real money gaming casino and will launch shortly in Ireland with Nektan as part of an innovative strategy to provide a suite of real money casino games that will be available via mobile, tablet and desktop.

INM has market-leading newspaper brands in Ireland and Northern Ireland and has established a strong and growing digital presence, including market-leading digital positions with more than 35 editorial, classified and transactional sites.

David Gosen, NEKTAN’S Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are thrilled to be working with Independent News & Media for what will be a ground-breaking partnership with Ireland’s leading news and media group. We are looking forward to providing its readers with a best-in-class real money gaming service.”

Brendan Murray, Product Manager at Independent News & Media, said: “Nektan’s white-label gaming solution is a great fit for our digital strategy of growing non-core revenue though innovative products and we’re excited about the possibilities this partnership brings.”