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Scientific Games Partners with Award-winning Gift & Go Platform Delivered by Amazon
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Scientific Games has partnered with Gift & Go, the award-winning, on-demand gifting technology platform delivered and fulfilled by Amazon. The company has already implemented the platform to fulfill loyalty rewards for Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, Maine State Lottery, Maryland Lottery, Missouri Lottery and North Dakota Lottery players in the U.S. To date, total more than 1.5 million players are using the platform across the five lotteries.
Scientific Games is partnered with Gift & Go, the on-demand gifting tech platform delivered and fulfilled by Amazon.
Jon Reuben, Co-CEO and Founder of Gift & Go, said, “Gift & Go is excited to expand our gifting on-demand solution to the lottery sector with a seamless platform that allows state lotteries to easily deliver the gifts their players love. It’s a real-time solution without additional cost or effort, which makes it perfect for lotteries.”
A first for the lottery industry, the solution is trusted by leading global suppliers, offering second-chance promotion and loyalty rewards players the freedom to select non-cash prizes from 1,800 items in the platform’s “storefront”. Gifts are delivered in less than two days, compared to traditional lottery fulfillment of two to four weeks.
Amy Warner, Senior Director of Digital Engagement for Scientific Games, said, “Through our new partnership, we’re thrilled to bring an enriched loyalty experience to our lottery customers, integrating the convenience and perks of Amazon seamlessly into our offerings. It’s a very enhanced ecommerce experience that provides choice, reliability, and value.”
Scientific Games is also using the Gift & Go platform to provide access to its world-leading second-chance promotions with several U.S. lotteries.
Scientific Games provides retail and digital games, technology, analytics and services to 150 lotteries in 50 countries around the globe. The company is a digital lottery innovator offering lotteries entertaining game content and industry-leading digital programs, including CRM, loyalty, promotions, second chance, mobile and web applications.
About Scientific Games
Scientific Games is a global leader in retail and digital games, technology, analytics and services that drive profits for government-sponsored lottery and sports betting programs. From enterprise gaming platforms to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we elevate play every day. We are industry pioneers in instant games, data analytics, retail solutions and iLottery. Built on a foundation of trusted partnerships since 1973, Scientific Games combines relentless innovation, performance and unwavering security to responsibly propel the industry forward.
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Amusnet and Betplay Toast to Success with Cocktail Rush by Melissa Martínez
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Amusnet, in collaboration with Betplay, celebrated the success behind the slot game Cocktail Rush by Melissa Martínez. On August 24, Bogotá hosted an exclusive event that left an indelible mark on the memories of Betplay’s VIP customers. The leading gaming provider continues to solidify its position in Latin America as an innovative and reliable partner, standing out for its ability to create personalized client experiences.
Cocktail Rush by Melissa Martínez was exclusively branded for Betplay, inspired by the charismatic brand ambassador Melissa Martínez. With over 3 million followers on Instagram, Melissa is one of Colombia’s most influential and beloved public figures. She embodies a vibrant and driven attitude that aligns with the company’s brand values.
Since its debut in March, the branded slot has captured local players’ attention and become one of the most popular games on the platform. The Bogota event commemorated this success and offered attendees the unique opportunity to meet their favourite celebrity. Guests enjoyed an exclusive meet-and-greet with Melissa, where they shared moments, took photos, enjoyed live music, and indulged in a delicious selection of food.
This event clearly reflects what Amusnet can offer its commercial partners: effective B2C strategies that enhance customer loyalty and create unforgettable experiences that strengthen brand loyalty. With Cocktail Rush by Melissa Martínez, Amusnet launched a game and an experience that has redefined the connection between players and their favourite gaming platforms.
Cocktail Rush is a video slot offering a tropical getaway to island shores, rewarding everybody with delicious cocktails. The game has a recognisable colourful design and cheerful sound effects that complement the player experience. Players should watch for the two Scatter symbols and the Expanding Wild across the 5 reels and 10-fixed lines, where a bunch of special features are also available to bring them extra rewards.
Canada
IGT Launches its Second Omnichannel Wide Area Progressive Game in Canada, Money Mania Slots
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International Game Technology PLC announced that it recently launched its second omnichannel Wide Area Progressive (WAP) game for Canada, Money Mania slots. The game is currently available on British Columbia Lottery Corporation’s (BCLC) PlayNow.com site and at 22 BCLC-governed casinos throughout British Columbia. IGT is the only supplier in the world to offer omnichannel jackpot games with shared jackpot liquidity across the land-based, online and mobile versions of the games.
“We know our players love the excitement that the Powerbucks games offer, so BCLC is thrilled to launch IGT’s Money Mania – another title that draws upon the same opportunity for cross-channel jackpots. Both BCLC and IGT are passionate about bringing innovative games to players and fueling responsible growth in the industry. We also recognize that BCLC is in a unique position with our ability to offer cross-channel experiences for players. Whether players choose to play Money Mania at the casino or online, we’re confident this is another game they’ll love,” said Dan Beebe, BCLC Chief Operating Officer.
IGT’s Money Mania is a proven multi-level progressive (MLP) game that features player-favorite game mechanics and multiple base-game themes. The game includes a $100,000 top-level “Money Jackpot” and a fast-growing, fast-hitting second-level WAP jackpot – “Mania Jackpot”. With a jackpot-reset value of $4000, the game’s “Mania Jackpot” is designed to hit frequently, especially with land-based, online and mobile gameplay all simultaneously feeding the jackpot meter.
“IGT’s Money Mania omnichannel WAP game is designed to frequently deliver mid-to-large-size jackpots, drive cross-channel gameplay and engage BCLC players online and in casinos. Like Powerbucks, IGT’s Money Mania is at the forefront of jackpot innovation and supports IGT’s commitment to and leadership in omnichannel content and innovation,” said David Flinn, IGT SVP Sales, Canada, South and Central America.
BCLC was the first gaming operator in the world to offer an omnichannel jackpot game when it partnered with IGT for the 2016 launch of Powerbucks slots. Since then, IGT’s Powerbucks has remained one of the top-performing games in Canada and has minted more than 50 millionaires across the country.
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Scientific Games to Develop New Jurassic World-Themed Lottery Games
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Scientific Games lottery customers in the US and Canada may soon be on the run to introduce the terror-ific adventures of the iconic JURASSIC WORLD franchise to their players. The company announced an exclusive new, multi-year collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences to create and produce JURASSIC PARK and JURASSIC WORLD-themed digital and retail lottery games for the first time. JURASSIC WORLD franchise products from Scientific Games will bring the brand roaring to life in instant scratch, pull tab, draw-based, Fast Play, Keno, eInstant/iLottery and second-chance games.
From Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, JURASSIC WORLD immerses audiences of all ages in a new era of wonder and thrills where dinosaurs and humankind must learn to coexist. An all-new JURASSIC WORLD event film is coming summer 2025.
Kyle Rogers, Senior VP, Instant Game Strategy & Licensing for Scientific Games, said: “Our creative teams have been working with Universal on a powerful portfolio of new Jurassic World-themed lottery products that are truly going to capture players’ attention and have them on the hunt to experience the brand in multiple channels of play. This is a cross-generational brand that has the potential to bring its massive 30+-year fanbase to lottery.”
The JURASSIC WORLD franchise will be introduced at the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries conference held September 9 to 12. As part of this announcement, the company is also planning to feature JURASSIC WORLD as the company’s next blockbuster lottery Linked Game, which will bring trip winners from across the US. together for a brand-immersive, white glove event in Hawaii where the original JURASSIC PARK was filmed, with opportunities to win additional cash prizes.
Scientific Games pioneered Linked Games winners’ events in 2007. Since then, the company has produced more than 981 million Linked Game instant tickets for U.S. lotteries with a retail value topping $6 billion.
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