SCCG Management, a global leader in gaming advisory and business development, has announced a strategic partnership with NAGA Games, a premier iGaming studio specializing in innovative slot game development. Through this collaboration, SCCG will focus on expanding NAGA Games’ reach by connecting their content with game aggregators, USA sweepstakes casinos, platform providers, and direct integrations worldwide.

NAGA Games is at the forefront of redefining the modern slot gaming experience, combining cutting-edge math, art, and gameplay mechanics to craft compelling products for players. With a mission to reinvent classic slot games and enhance user engagement, NAGA Games delivers high-quality, visually immersive, and mathematically optimized gaming experiences. Backed by a Class II license from the Romanian National Gambling Office (ONJN) and certifications from major regulatory bodies, NAGA Games is positioned for rapid expansion in key regulated markets, including Europe, North America, and beyond.

As part of this partnership, SCCG will provide comprehensive business development and global distribution support, leveraging its extensive industry network to secure strategic partnerships for NAGA Games. SCCG has an established track record of bringing top-tier iGaming content to new markets and will ensure that NAGA Games is integrated into leading game aggregators, prominent sweepstakes casino platforms in the USA, and top-tier platform providers.

Stephen Crystal, Founder & CEO of SCCG Management, stated: “The iGaming industry is driven by innovation, and NAGA Games is pushing the boundaries of what players expect from modern slot gaming. Their commitment to blending sophisticated math models with captivating art and engaging gameplay creates a world-class experience. Through our partnership, SCCG will bring NAGA Games’ content to a broader audience, facilitating high-value partnerships with key operators, aggregators, and platform providers across multiple global markets. We are excited to help NAGA Games scale their presence and accelerate their growth within the industry.”

David Charnley Head of Sales for NAGA Games commented:“It’s great to partner with Stephen and the SCCG team. With our high-class games, we look forward to building a successful partnership and continuing our presence in new markets, including the US.”

This collaboration will enable NAGA Games to strengthen its foothold in regulated markets while expanding its influence across game aggregation platforms, direct operator integrations, and the rapidly growing U.S. sweepstakes casino segment. SCCG’s extensive global reach and expertise in navigating complex market landscapes will play a crucial role in maximizing the impact of NAGA Games’ unique slot offerings.

The most traditional and recognized awards in the Gaming and Betting sector in Brazil will have its 5th edition as an integral part of the official agenda of the BiS SiGMA Americas 2025 event.

The long-awaited BiS Awards 2025 is open for application submissions. Companies and professionals in the iGaming and betting sector can now register their success stories to compete for the most prestigious industry award in Latin America. The deadline for submission ends on March 7th, and public voting begins on March 10th. Registration can be made directly on the official BiS Awards website: brazilianigamingawards.com.

The BiS Awards 2025 will feature a total of 25 categories, rewarding professionals and companies that have stood out in the iGaming and betting sector over the last year. Among the awards for professionals in the sector, the Executive Woman of the Year category, which rewards the woman in an executive position who stood out most in the iGaming sector, and C-Level in Highlight, which recognizes the C-level executive who had the greatest impact on the industry. In addition to these, there are categories aimed at companies, such as Sponsor of the Year, which recognizes the sponsor that contributed most to the iGaming sector in the last year; Best Marketing Campaign, which highlights the most impactful and successful marketing campaign of the year; Best Platform, which rewards the most efficient and innovative technological platform for iGaming; and Best Game Producer, which recognizes the game developer who has released the most outstanding and successful titles.

New Categories Reflect the Regulated Scenario

The 2025 edition brings significant new features, including categories that follow the new regulations for the sector in Brazil. Among them, the following stand out:

• Better Customer Service – Recognizing companies that offer the best experience and support to their users.
• Best Responsible Gaming Initiative – Valuing practices that promote a safe and responsible gaming environment.
• Best Action to Combat Gambling Disorder – Rewarding programs and strategies aimed at preventing problem gambling.

Another new category, Best B2C Media, was created to recognize and value the press specializing in sports betting and sports, highlighting their essential role in disseminating information to consumers, bettors and sports enthusiasts. In addition to rewarding the quality of journalism in the sports sector, this initiative reinforces the partnership between the industry and communication vehicles aimed at the betting public, while the Best B2B Media in the Sector category remains, recognizing the B2B communication vehicle that best covered the market over the last year.

The Gala Night: April 8th at Tokio Marine Hall

The winners will be announced at a glamorous gala dinner on April 8th, at the Tokio Marine Hall, in São Paulo. The awards ceremony, which takes place during BiS SiGMA Americas 2025, will be a unique opportunity to celebrate the main names and initiatives that drive the iGaming and betting market.

“The BiS Awards has an essential role in recognizing and encouraging the best practices in the sector. With the new categories, we want to highlight market transformations and value the professionals and companies that are shaping the future of the industry in Brazil and Latin America”, says Alessandro Valente, co-founder of the event.

“For five years, the BiS Awards have celebrated the best in our field in Brazil, recognizing talents and initiatives that drive the evolution of the sector. With each edition, we reinforce our commitment to highlighting those who make a difference in the iGaming and betting industry”, adds Carlos Cardama, co-founder of BiS.

Anyone interested in competing for the industry’s greatest recognition must register through the official website. For more information and to submit applications, access the website brazilianigamingawards.com.

About BiS Awards

The BiS Awards is an annual award that recognizes and celebrates the highlights of the iGaming and betting industry in Latin America. Created to value professionals and companies that contribute to the growth and innovation of the sector, the event has established itself as one of the most prestigious in the segment, bringing together leaders, executives and experts in a ceremony that reflects the evolution of the market. The 2025 edition will take place on April 8th, at the Tokio Marine Hall, in São Paulo, being an exclusive event for the final nominees, guests and holders of the BiS SiGMA Americas Platinum badge.

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PlayStar, one of the top 10 online casinos in New Jersey, has announced the creation of a new Advisory Board. The board will support the company’s efforts to sustain its growth in The Garden State while exploring further expansion opportunities.

Comprised of John Finamore, Jai Maw, Carl Sottosanti, Alison Digges, Richard J. St. Jean and Terrence Gray – six luminaries from within the iGaming and investor communities– the Advisory Board will look to pool its wealth of combined knowledge to build on PlayStar’s success and take the brand to even greater heights.

John Finamore is a former Penn National Gaming and Station Casinos Executive with over 40 years of experience in hospitality and casino gaming. Throughout his career, he has been responsible for more than $3bn in annual revenues, 15 distinct properties and 8,000+ employees.

Jai Maw is the Co-founder and President of Betting Hero – one of the industry’s leading customer acquisition and retention companies. Since 2018, the business has attracted more than 600,000 new customers for leading operators across North America and is trusted as a voice-of-customer expert. Maw has been recognized by Global Gaming Business and Gaming Intelligence respectively as a 40 Under 40 and Hot 50 recipient.

Alison Digges has held significant roles in the online gaming industry at the C-suite level, most recently as the Managing Director of UK & Ireland at Entain PLC, where she was also a member of the Digital Board. Before that, she worked at IGT as Vice President of Europe, overseeing the P&L for their high-growth gaming and lottery business. Over the past four years, she has served as an advisory board member for several start-ups and also been a board member for The Restaurant Group during its time as a publicly listed company, up until its acquisition by Apollo Global.

Carl Sottosanti started his legal career at a large Philadelphia law firm. Following several corporate positions, he joined Penn National Gaming in 2003, where he specialized in M&A, corporate governance, commercial transactions, and compliance, last serving as EVP and General Counsel. He has been retired since 2021and has provided advisory services to various gaming and technology companies, as well as companies looking to enter the industry.

Richard J. St. Jean brings over 35 years of experience in the gaming and hospitality industry. Most recently serving as COO of Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, he has held senior executive roles at prominent companies such as Caesars Palace, Station Casino, and Penn Gaming. Richard is also the founder of Coastal Gaming, LLC.

Terrence Gray is a global investment management executive with over 30 years of experience leading strategy and driving growth for premier financial institutions, including Lazard, Global Thematic Partners, Deutsche Asset Management, Southern Bridge Capital, and Scudder Investments. Throughout his career, he has successfully raised over $5 billion across private and public markets.

Peter Ekmark, Chief Executive Officer at PlayStar, said: “At PlayStar, we’re incredibly proud of the significant strides our brand has made in the New Jersey market. Breaking into the state’s top 10 in 2024 is a true testament to how far we’ve come.

“That said, we’re not content to rest on our success – our goal is to continue building on this momentum and become a leading force in the industry, not only in New Jersey but across North America. The creation of our Advisory Board will help us achieve this by leveraging the collective expertise of five highly talented individuals from the casino and hospitality sectors.”

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