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Scientific Games Acquires Lightning Box
Market-leading digital games provider acquires digital content studio as it executes on strategic growth opportunities
Scientific Games Corporation acquired content studio Lightning Box as the Company continues to execute on its vision to become a leading, cross-platform global game Company.
This acquisition is a key step forward on the Company’s strategic plan to become a content-led sustainable growth company. The Company continues to capitalize on its largest growth opportunities with a focus on digital markets. The addition of the Lightning Box studio bolsters the Company’s in-house studios with even more talented game makers.
Lightning Box, a Sydney-based slot developer, has a proven track record for creating feature-rich, land-based inspired games that deliver exciting experiences for online slot players worldwide. The studio’s titles include strong performers such as ChickenFox, Lightning Horseman, Lightning Leopard, ChickenFox5x Skillstar, Astrocat and Silver Lion. Lightning Box is currently live with more than 50 of the leading U.S., Canadian and European operators, including BetMGM, Rush Street, Golden Nugget, FanDuel, BCLC, Loto Quebec, Unibet, 888, Sky Bet, LeoVegas, William Hill, Betsson and many more.
Dylan Slaney, SVP Gaming, Digital at Scientific Games, said, “Lightning Box games are hugely popular with slots players around the world, and we’re excited to welcome these talented game designers to our team. Our strategy is a simple one: talented, passionate people make great games and the addition of the Lightning Box team is another example of this and how we will continue to be the iGaming industry leader.”
Scientific Games and Lightning Box have a long-standing partnership, which should lead to a seamless integration. Lightning Box games are already proven performers across the OpenGaming™ platform in the U.S. and the studio will continue deliver new exciting games while benefitting from Scientific Games’ comprehensive range of resources, including data analytics and commercial support.
Peter Causley, CEO and co-founder of Lightning Box, said, “Wow, what an amazing opportunity and recognition of our team’s efforts. Joining the Scientific Games team and working even more closely with them comes at the perfect time to drive forward our ambitious product innovation plans. Having been an OpenGaming partner since it’s early days, we knew that Scientific Games had the capabilities to propel our games to new heights. We’re now in a better position than ever to bring our robust pipeline of high-quality slots more effortlessly to our global online casino partners.”
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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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CT Interactive Signs Deal with Torrero Platform
CT Interactive has signed a key deal with Torrero Platform N.V and Тorrero Ltd, prominent players in the iGaming industry.
“We are so proud to partner with Torrero. Torrero Platform is a leading player in the iGaming industry, offering a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to empower operators and enhance player engagement. Through this partnership, we will increase our presence in Europe, Brazil, Mexico and Asia,” Lachezar Petrov, CEO at CT Interactive, said.
With a focus on delivering exceptional gaming experiences, CT Interactive continues to push boundaries in the iGaming space through its commitment to quality, creativity, and player-centric offerings.
Antonio Donov, Business Development Manager EMEA at CT Interactive, said: “The collaboration between CT Interactive and Torrero Platform is underpinned by a shared commitment to delivering excellence in the iGaming space. By combining our resources, knowledge, and networks, both companies stand to benefit from the partnership.”
Aleksei Tolstov, Head of Business Development at Torrero, said: “The agreement entails that CT Interactive will be launched on various platforms, including betmaster.com, betmaster.ie, casinoin.ie, bongo.io, and betmaster.com.mx. These games will be accessible in markets spanning from Mexico to Estonia. Torrero.com offers customized casino and sportsbook solutions globally, providing game aggregation services and enhancing multiple brands to deliver top-notch experiences.”
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