International News
BetMakers Signs Deal with 1/ST Content
BetMakers Technology Group Limited announced that it has executed a non-binding term sheet with The Stronach Group’s 1/ST Content business (1/ST Content) for the distribution of BetMakers’ Global Racing Network’s (GRN) race meetings into international wagering markets, including the UK and Ireland.
The deal, which is subject to long form agreement completion, is scheduled to launch from May 1 and intends for BetMakers’ GRN feature racing content from racecourses at Kentucky Downs, Charles Town, Mahoning Valley, Penn National, Sam Houston, Zia Park and Monmouth Park to be available for 1/ST Content’s broadcast schedule. This includes through Sky Sports Racing in the UK and Ireland, as well as across other international media partners’ websites.
BetMakers’ Chief Executive Officer, Jake Henson, said: “The partnership with 1/ST Content is designed to be an important addition to BetMakers’ Global Racing Network, further broadening our global racing distribution base with a strong and credible partner in expansive markets, which can deliver enhanced returns to our racetrack partners.”
Also, the company has announced a major change to BetMakers senior leadership. This is that Christian Stuart, CEO of the company’s North American business, will depart from his position on 6 April 2023.
Mr Henson said: “On behalf of BetMakers’ board and wider international leadership team, we would like to thank Christian for his service and commitment during his time in the business. We wish him all the best for his next challenge, of which I’m confident he will be a tremendous asset.”
Christian Stuart said: “It has been a pleasure working with the team and advancing the interests of the Company here in the US. I am confident we will see the Company go from strength to strength as the US market expands.”
Las Vegas-based Executive Chairman, Matt Davey, said: “Whilst we are still in the early phase of our restructuring, I am pleased to see the progress the team has made both internally and with our key industry stakeholders. At our core, we rely on great technology and strong relationships, which Christian has delivered well on both fronts. I am proud of what he has achieved during his time with us. Moving forward, we will continue to execute on market expansion and a relentless focus on optimising our business.”
Additionally, BetMakers announced the promotion of Chelsey Abbott to its Executive Team as the Chief People Officer.
“This is an incredibly well-deserved promotion, and we are excited about the positive impact that Chelsey will make in this new capacity,” Mr Davey said.
“As Chief People Officer, Chelsey will centralise the global People & Culture team and continue to drive the development and execution of our People and Culture strategy. She will also play a crucial role in shaping BetMakers’ capability by driving an engaging workplace culture that empowers our employees to thrive.”
The company also announced that it is relocating its headquarters to Melbourne where the CEO, along with other executive members, are now based.
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.
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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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