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Scientific Games Continues Growth Partnership with Puerto Rico’s Lotería Electrónica
Scientific Games will continue as Lotería Electrónica’s game, technology, and services partner as the awardee of a new, eight-year contract. The contract includes upgrades to the industry-leading Scientific Games Enhanced Partnership instant game management program currently in place in Puerto Rico. Lotería Electrónica is ranked among the top 10 U.S. lotteries for per capita draw game sales and has one of the highest instant game per capita sales in the Caribbean region. The agreement may be extended for up to two years.
Through a competitive procurement process, Scientific Games was selected by Lotería Electrónica following a holistic evaluation of games, technology, and service offerings to support, complement, and expand its full game portfolio.
The contract award continues a high-performance, historical partnership with Scientific Games that achieved a 65% increase in Lotería Electrónica’s sales and an 81% increase in profits from 2005 to 2023. Proceeds benefit important social programs in Puerto Rico, including college scholarships for students enrolled in the local public higher education system, health and wellness initiatives, housing subsidies for seniors, sports and recreation programs, and roads and infrastructure improvement.
Scientific Games will upgrade Lotería Electrónica’s existing central system to its advanced Momentum ecosystem and modernize the player experience at retail with new WAVE retailer terminals, PlayCentral HD Powered by SCiQ self-service machines, Lottery Inmotion digital advertising displays, jackpot signs, and ticket checkers. A new mobile app developed by Scientific Games for Lotería Electrónica will engage players with second-chance promotions and offer convenience features, including Keno and jackpot game drawing results.
Additionally, Scientific Games will enhance the SGEP program in Puerto Rico with Momentum’s SciTrak platform. SciTrak expertly manages Lotería Electrónica’s “Instantaneos” game portfolio using data analytics, as well as the industry’s most advanced predictive ordering system. Scientific Games will also continue to provide instant game creation and production, inside sales and advanced logistics and analytics.
John Schulz, President of Global Instant Products and the Americas, said: “Our teams worked diligently to propose a strategic full-portfolio solution for Lotería Electrónica that builds upon a strong foundation that began in 2005. The overall solution features our most advanced technologies and services supported by a great staff of employees that will power the Lottery for its next era of growth and long-term sustainability.”
Serving 150 government-regulated lotteries in 50 countries, Scientific Games is the fastest-growing lottery systems provider and the world’s largest creator, producer, and services provider of lottery games.
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How Does a Memecoin Casino Work
Online gambling has become significantly more popular after this sector began integrating cryptocurrency payments. Ever since Bitcoin exploded onto the scene more than a decade ago now, the scale and sheer expanse of cryptocurrencies out there presently is staggering.
With so many of them in the mix now, cryptocurrencies are now better known by categories. Among the likes of stablecoins, altcoins, and even a category called shitcoins, one of the better-known types of cryptocurrencies these days are memecoins. Born out of internet subculture and dark humor, these cryptos are growing fast and evolving to fit a range of new use cases every day.
As a terrific example of this ingenuity, the MemeBet coming off a successful presale, this particular memecoin seems set to usher in the world’s first memecoin crypto casino.
The First Meme Casinos
It’s important to note that while MemeBet’s foray into online casinos seems set and will be groundbreaking when it happens, it’s not the first meme crypto casino. In fact, crypto casinos have been around for some time now and have been widely embraced by iGamers all over the world.
According to crypto writer Gary McLellan from Best Crypto Casinos Ltd, the popularity of these sites stems from the fact that crypto casinos are generally able to offer more perks than traditional casinos as they provide features like anonymous play, better bonuses, loads of game choice, and faster payments.
The key difference with these platforms is that most accept major cryptos like Bitcoin, Ether, or Solana. However, MemeBet is set to change all that as it seeks to become the first crypto casino powered by memecoins alone. This represents an exciting shift from conventional crypto casinos as a wider range of crypto holders will now be able to gamble online with their memecoins.
What Are Meme Coins?
Having raised close to $300k already, MemeBet has been attracting a ton of early investors. However, it’s very important to first take the time to understand what memecoins are before you understand how they operate in casinos. They are simply a type of cryptocurrency coin that is created as a joke originating from an online meme.
DogeCoin was the first meme coin to be created back in 2013 as a joke of Bitcoin but it managed to become extremely popular over the years—mostly thanks to its connection to Elon Musk. Next, it was followed by the likes of Flocki Inu and Shiba Inu coins that were developed in 2020. These coins were generally created with a lack of value but have also grown quite successful, leading to an entire market for memecoins these days.
The Use of Meme Coins in Casinos
As mentioned, a memecoin casino is simply an online casino that primarily uses memecoins to play with. However, players are allowed to bet on the regular types of games you would find at casinos, such as poker, slots, and even blackjack. They have now even created special meme-themed games that focus more on using meme currencies.
To play, players will simply have to deposit their meme currencies (such as DogeCoin for example) into their casino wallets and then use them to wager on games the same way they would use fiat money. This provides current owners of these memecoins with another convenient way of making use of them without the hassle of trying to convert them into fiat money first.
Transaction Speed and Costs
Another benefit of using memecoins is the convenience of their transactions. Traditional payment methods, such as bank transfers or credit cards, sometimes have a high processing cost and may take several days to transfer funds.
On the other hand, cryptocurrency transactions are usually much faster, as they can instantly be transferred to your crypto wallet. DogeCoin is the ideal type of currency to use on smaller and more frequent transactions, as it has the fastest delivery rates and does not require overall intensive verifications.
Also, compared to other popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum, a lot of memecoins have a much cheaper transaction cost and are faster to transact with. Players can sometimes become reluctant to play games online due to the long waiting time for payouts.
However, at crypto casinos, players usually have access to immediate payouts. Therefore, the incorporation of memecoins will likely have a significant effect on the number of players who will now participate in online casino games.
Security and Anonymity
Security is one of the key challenges on any online gambling platform, and memecoin casinos are no different. However, as memecoin transactions are also run on blockchain technology, they do come with inherent security features that make them difficult to amend once recorded on the chain.
Players will be able to play anonymously at memecoin casinos, something not available to players in normal casinos. This is because players may not necessarily have to follow the stringent registration processes at traditional online casinos so KYC processes can be dispensed with.
Therefore, meme casinos will only require players to have a crypto wallet address for deposits and withdrawals, allowing them to play more privately. This privacy usually appeals to most users and generally influences their decision to join crypto casinos in the first place.
Conferences
SOFTSWISS Invites Partners to ‘Grab Success’ Together at SiGMA Europe
SOFTSWISS, an international tech company with over 15 years of experience in iGaming, announces its participation in the SiGMA Europe Summit 2024.
SiGMA Europe Summit will be held in Malta at the Malta Maritime Hub from 12 to 14 November. With 1,000 exhibitors, the event will host 27,000 delegates from the iGaming industry and beyond.
Creative Concept
After a resounding celebration of its Grand Anniversary in Portugal, SOFTSWISS is returning to Malta with the award-winning concept, ‘Grab Success in iGaming’. The campaign’s slogan fully reflects the industry’s rapidly evolving character. SOFTSWISS incorporated the Maltese crab, inspired by the region’s natural beauty, as a striking visual element in its marketing campaign. This creative approach was recognised and rewarded at the prestigious EGR Marketing and Innovation Awards 2024.
Innovations
During the SiGMA Europe Summit, SOFTSWISS will showcase three new innovative solutions alongside its other well-established products. Recently launched products include the Lotto Software, the Retail Betting Solution, and the Horse Racing Module. Additionally, Affilka by SOFTSWISS’ team will reveal a new feature for its affiliate software – Geo-Distributed Redirect Application.
Vitali Matsukevich, Chief Operating Officer at SOFTSWISS, shares: “Working at the heart of the industry, in Malta, for many years, SOFTSWISS see the SiGMA Europe Summit growing and constantly bringing together industry leaders, experts, and prominent players in the market. SOFTSWISS looks forward to meeting its partners and friends at the last big event of the year to finalise current projects and prepare a basis for next year’s collaborations”.
Public Speaking
During the SiGMA Europe Summit, SOFTSWISS experts will also share their profound professional experience. Vitali Matsukevich will shed light on the important theme ‘How to choose a secure and safe crypto casino’ for those who want to learn more about selecting a trustworthy crypto casino by focusing on licensing, security, and spotting red flags.
Partners and potential clients can book a meeting with the SOFTSWISS team at the company’s stand 2145 via the link to discuss mutual projects and the newest iGaming trends.
About SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience in developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 23,500 casino games, the Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook software and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS revolutionised the industry by introducing the world’s first Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution. The expert team, based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia, counts over 2,000 employees.
Fantasy Sports
RotoUnderworld Closes $1.5 Million in Pre-Seed Round to Transform Fantasy Sports & iGaming with FastDraft Mobile Platform
RotoUnderworld, a technology company that analyzes statistical data for fantasy sports, announced that it has raised $1.5 million in a pre-seed funding round to build the next-generation fantasy gaming platform. The round was led by iGaming mavens and technology investors recognizing the company’s hyperactive user base and mobile development capabilities.
RotoUnderworld’s new FastDraft app is revolutionizing the iGaming sector with high-engagement fantasy contests that appeal to both low and high-volume customers. By reducing draft times, simplifying the user experience, and providing more actionable in-game data, FastDraft is accessible to a wider audience of sports fans and fantasy enthusiasts.
“RotoUnderworld is on a mission to bring knowledge and joy to sports. Soon after our sports data business ramped up, we were inundated by fantasy sports consumers eager for more mobile fantasy gaming options, especially in the rapidly growing best ball vertical. We listened and delivered,” said Matthew Kelley, founder of RotoUnderworld and gameplay architect of FastDraft.
“Our drafts finish in under 5 minutes, which is 10 times faster than traditional best ball formats. By simplifying the scoring and reducing the time to draft, FastDraft appeals to over 50 million fantasy gamers worldwide who love drafting but often feel overwhelmed by the complexity, competition and time commitment. FastDraft’s streamlined format makes it easy to engage with the app and significantly increases user spend per session,” said Kelley.
After acquiring more than 1000 new FastDraft users in the first month, the company is preparing a seed funding round to scale the platform, introduce new contest formats and promote the brand to the millions of fantasy gamers worldwide eager to start drafting faster.
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