EXCO Introduces In-Game Streaming With 500 Casino

EXCO Game Studio has launched AMP exclusively with 500 Casino, introducing a live participation format that allows players to stream gameplay directly from supported EXCO titles.

AMP is the first product from EXCOVERSE, EXCO’s wider product ecosystem and activation layer. The technology is designed to turn eligible slot bonus rounds into shared experiences where other players can watch and interact with the gameplay.

Players using EXCO games can go live through the in-game AMP layer and become a Streaming Player within the EXCOVERSE Streaming Lobby. Other players can then watch their gameplay live, see the Streaming Player on video within the game and interact through Live Stream chat.

AMP Adds Live Predictions To Slot Bonuses

When a Streaming Player triggers an eligible bonus, other players are given 20 seconds to place a permitted prediction position on the final multiplier before the bonus begins.

Once predictions close, viewers can watch the bonus play out live, with positions settled against the final result.

Subject to applicable terms, AMP is designed to allow casino players to become Streaming Players rather than limiting the functionality to professional streamers.

The exclusive 500 Casino release includes almost all EXCO titles, including Ministry of Like, Apex Dregs, Robbin’ Goblins and VEGASCALINE.

The collaboration was developed through a working session involving the commercial and technical teams from EXCO and 500 Casino ahead of the pre-release.

The session covered the player experience and the technical requirements involved in introducing the live participation format initially through a single partner. EXCO said 500 Casino’s direct integration, Content Creators Program and focus on creator content contributed to its selection as the first partner for AMP.

EXCO Expands Into Live Participation

AMP builds on EXCO founder Fredrik Elmqvist’s previous work within the industry. As founder of Yggdrasil Gaming, Elmqvist was involved in developing in-game promotional formats including tournaments, raffles and Missions.

EXCO said AMP applies a similar approach to live participation by turning slot gameplay into a stream and eligible bonus rounds into prediction events.

Aleksandrina Dimitrova, CCO at EXCO Game Studio, said:

“A slot bonus can be one of the most exciting moments in a casino session, but traditionally it belongs to one player and disappears in seconds. AMP gives that moment an audience. Together with 500 Casino, we have worked closely to explore how it can become a live, social and measurable experience for players. I’m excited to lead the commercial work behind a new way for players to experience casino.”

Henrik Bergstrom, head of 500 Casino, added:

“We are always looking into new ways to make gameplay more social without losing the tension that makes a bonus compelling. AMP gives our audience a new live format to interact, and it matches our brand, concentrated around advanced gaming. It’s a revolutionary product, and we’re very excited!”

500 Casino Plans Streamer Tournament

To support the release, 500 Casino plans to run a one-week Streamer tournament using AMP’s in-game leaderboard.

The leaderboard ranks Streaming Players according to the cumulative winnings of viewers who place prediction positions on their streams.

The tournament will be available to eligible 500 Casino players participating through AMP and will be subject to the full tournament rules, applicable territorial restrictions, age requirements, responsible gambling provisions and relevant terms and conditions.