International News
26 Capital Acquisition Corp Announces Extension of Merger Agreement End Date with UE Resorts International
26 Capital Acquisition Corp and UE Resorts International have extended their merger agreement end date.
The groups reiterated their “mutual commitment to and strong support of” the previously announced agreement dated 15 October 2021 by jointly consenting to extend the termination date. Both parties have agreed to extend the date from 1 October 2022 until 1 October 2023.
“The extension of the termination date illustrates the commitment on the part of both parties to successfully close the merger transaction contemplated by the agreement. The amendment will provide additional time to complete the transaction. Both parties remain dedicated to working to close the transaction as expeditiously as possible,” a statement from 26 Capital read.
“Upon closing of the transaction, UERI will become a publicly traded company and have its common stock and warrants listed on Nasdaq. When completed, the merger will bring together the complementary strengths of both organisations allowing the publicly traded company to unlock value and drive growth opportunities for the business and its shareholders.”
Jason Ader, Chairman and CEO of 26 Capital, said: “I remain extremely excited about this transaction and the opportunity for our investors to participate in one of the fastest growing Asian gaming markets.
“The fact that Universal Entertainment is willing to extend the agreement by a year demonstrates the dedication of both parties to complete the merger.”
International News
Bragg Gaming and Light & Wonder Agree to an International Distribution Deal
Collaboration will see Bragg content featured on Light & Wonder’s ecosystem
Bragg Gaming Group Inc., a global B2B gaming technology and content provider, announced it has signed an international online casino content distribution agreement with Light & Wonder.
The agreement will see high-performing games from Bragg’s proprietary studios, Atomic Slot Lab, Indigo Magic, Wild Streak Gaming and Spin Games added to Light & Wonder’s online ecosystem.
Exclusive content from the supplier’s Powered by Bragg partners will also be integrated, providing Light & Wonder with a wide selection of highly localized and unique titles.
The deal will encompass numerous European regulated markets as well as the USA and Canada, significantly growing the reach of Bragg’s content to new audiences and strengthening the supplier’s casino offering with new titles.
Matevž Mazij, Chief Executive Officer at Bragg Gaming Group, commented: “Light & Wonder is a world-leading platform and games provider, and this distribution deal will be hugely beneficial for us, as our content will be in front of new audiences through its large operator network boosting exposure of our games.
“We have focused on strengthening our content portfolio over the last year and this partnership is a testament to the popularity and appeal of our games which have been proven successful in markets globally.”
Steve Mayes, Senior Director Digital Partnerships at Light & Wonder, said: “We are thrilled to be working closely with Bragg, and are looking forward to offering their content across our network. This deal is a great showcase for the power of our aggregation platform and global scale. We already have a number of key operators lined up to launch Bragg games and excited to further expand our portfolio of games partners.”
International News
WA.Technology Announces Global Alliance with Lottery.com
WA.Technology, a leading B2B iGaming solutions provider, is delighted to announce its alliance with leading online lottery brand Lottery.com. The announcement was made at ICE London 2024.
The agreement and the combined operational partnership mark a significant step in WA.Technology and WA.Lottery’s expanding reach into new markets and Lottery.com’s global growth strategy across Africa, the Pacific Region, Brazil, and other parts of Latin America.
Under this alliance, WA.Technology will extend its full spectrum of iGaming platform solutions and manage daily operational activities to support Lottery.com’s expansion. This will encompass a range of services, including affiliate and lead generation strategies, comprehensive legal services, compliance, regulatory, and financial management. The aim is to maximise Lottery.com’s earning potential in global markets over the coming years.
The agreement comes when the global lottery industry is witnessing substantial growth, driven by the increasing popularity of mobile and online lottery sales. WA.Technology, with its leading WA.Lottery solutions, assist existing and new lottery operators in capitalising on new opportunities in their target markets.
Tim Scoffham, CEO of WA.Technology, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “This is a fantastic step in the journey of WA.Technology, and we are excited to be on board with this esteemed lottery brand. We love their vision for creating a global destination for lotteries and are thrilled that Lottery.com has chosen us to be their operational partner. With over 200 team members worldwide, we are perfectly positioned to support and help them achieve their goals and see their vision come to life.”
Matthew McGahan, CEO and Chairman of Lottery.com, added, “Our new relationship with WA.Technology marks a pivotal moment in Lottery.com’s growth strategy, especially in the burgeoning South American market. By leveraging WA’s operational efficiencies and proven expertise in this region, we are poised to enhance our global footprint significantly. This collaboration allows us to concentrate more effectively on US ticket operations, the relaunch of the WinTogether sweepstakes business, and the roll-out of Sports.com. We are confident that our purchase of WA.Technology’s robust platform and its comprehensive iGaming solutions will complement our vision for global expansion, helping to make Lottery.com a household name in the lottery domain worldwide.”
WA.Technology’s commitment to this new agreement reflects the company’s dedication to global expansion and its capability to deliver tailored solutions in a wide range of global markets with a significant impact on online lotteries.
WA.Technology’s specialist lottery vertical, WA.Lottery is the ultimate toolkit for new lottery ventures, offering a diverse range of 70+ global lotteries, personalised gaming options such as sweepstakes and scratch cards, and e-commerce platforms with extensive payment options and jackpot coverage, all complemented by an intelligent management system that enhances user engagement and scales effortlessly to meet the needs of any lottery business.
International News
SCCG Management Announces Strategic Partnership with WhiteLotto for Distribution of Lottery Software Solutions
SCCG Management, a global leader in advisory services for the gambling industry, proudly announces its strategic partnership with WhiteLotto, a subsidiary of the esteemed GG International brand. This alliance marks a significant step in expanding the reach and capabilities of both companies within the global lottery and gambling sector.
WhiteLotto’s platform and solutions are a one-stop solution for launching a successful lottery business, encompassing the best lotteries, technical and marketing support, licenses, extensive marketing tools, an affiliate program, and support for over 40 languages. Their flexible models of cooperation and a blend of online and offline technology cater to a wide range of lottery messenger services and national lotteries worldwide.
Stephen Crystal, Founder and CEO of SCCG Management, commented, “Our partnership with WhiteLotto is a landmark moment for us. WhiteLotto’s cutting-edge lottery platform and its global operational model perfectly align with our vision of connecting the industry’s best products and services. We are thrilled to collaborate with a company that has such a profound understanding of the lottery sector, and we look forward to bringing WhiteLotto’s exceptional offerings to our extensive network of clients.”
Wojciech Lysak, Managing Director of WhiteLotto, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership: “The WhiteLotto team is proud to partner with SCCG. WhiteLotto’s business model was always to stay outside the flashlights, working from backstage in a peaceful and calm atmosphere delivering quality projects always on time, while being referred from project to project by word of mouth. Having cooperation with SCCG, which in WhiteLotto’s humble opinion is the industry superstar in terms of networking and connection of good businesses, WhiteLotto products can now be presented to a more broader audience of worldwide operators.”
This strategic partnership enables WhiteLotto to leverage SCCG’s vast network and expertise in the gambling industry, allowing them to expand their reach and showcase their innovative lottery solutions to a broader audience. For SCCG, collaborating with WhiteLotto adds a new dimension to their client partner ecosystem, which comprises over 100 of the top products, platforms, and solutions in the industry.
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