Online software providers Playtech will be dropping Marvel superhero content from their licensees’ platforms, according to announcements from Will Hill and Coral. Both operators stated that they will be removing their Marvel games by the end of March and replacing all promotional materials related to Marvel characters by April 1st.
Playtech became Marvel’s chief license holders after Marvel announced in 2014 they will be terminating their contract with Amaya. According to reports at the time, Amaya’s contract termination was reportedly due to Marvel being acquired by Disney and taking a new, more family-friendly approach, while Playtech was still under an agreement to operate Marvel’s products until this April. A spokesperson from Playtech confirmed this removal…