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SIMWIN SPORTS ENTERS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH TEKKORP CAPITAL

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SimWin Sports, the world’s first virtual sports league that provides daily fantasy players and esports fans with the ability to watch, predict, collect, play, and earn, today announced a strategic partnership with Tekkorp Capital to advance its fantasy and sports betting strategy ahead of the company’s debut season.
SimWin will launch with a league of 32 football teams before spanning out to basketball, soccer, and other sports, and looks set to stand out in the crowded daily fantasy sports market by melding together a mix of fantasy football, esports and NFT-style player ownership set in the metaverse. Its innovative premise is so exciting it has a Who’s Who of famous-names knocking at its door to own teams. Magic Johnson, Marshall Faulk, Jerry Rice – and even Nick Carter from the Backstreet Boys – are among the celebrities to invest and own teams in this all-new digital universe in which teams and athletes compete 24/7-365 to fuel on-demand fantasy sports contests.
Season-long and daily fantasy, as well as an innovative in-play sports wagering solution are a critical pillar of SimWin’s commercial offering. Tekkorp Capital, one of the preeminent advisory companies in the real-money gambling world, is set to bolster SimWin’s growth by bringing a storied team of advisors, all of whom have held C-suite positions at major gaming operators, to join forces with SimWin’s stellar founders, like CEO David J. Ortiz, who led EA SPORTS’ genre-busting Madden NFL franchise; and Tom Goedde, former DraftKings CMO.
Led by Mat Davey, former CEO of Scientific Games Digital Division, and Robin Chhabra, Founder and former CEO of FOX Bet (now part of FanDuel), Tekkorp Capital will contribute a wealth of product, marketing and business development experience as well as corporate strategy in the digital gaming industry. The Tekkorp team includes Tarvi Randver, who previously led Tech and Product for PokerStars Sportsbook, and Andy Clerkson, who established digital marketing divisions in the explosive US market for both William Hill (now Caesars) and FOX Bet.
“We built SimWin to fuel 24/7-365 fantasy sports and sports betting opportunities. Fantasy sports and Real Money-Gaming are the largest entertainment sector on earth, and they accomplish this with each sport being available only about 40% of the time. SimWin’s virtual sports leagues fill those gaps and present the opportunity to play and be part of the action all day, every day,” commented SimWin Founder and CEO, David J. Ortiz. “This partnership with Tekkorp focuses some of the most experienced and sharpest minds in the Real-Money Gaming industry on our commercial planning and operational structure to ensure we have the correct framework for success. The executives at Tekkorp have been operators at some of the most transformative companies in the gaming space and we are elated to have them on our roster.”
“We were at first intrigued, and then amazed by the vision and scale of what David and the SimWin team are building. We’re tremendously excited to get involved,” commented Tekkorp President, Robin Chhabra. “The Tekkorp team has operated at C-Suite level of some of the largest sports wagering and gaming companies in the United States and across the globe; we know how to build and grow wagering products and companies. We have invested in Web3 businesses as of late and see this as a great opportunity to support SimWin in gaining momentum and key market share.”

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WinSpirit and Casino Guru Turn Responsible Gaming into a Trend

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Talking about Responsible Gaming (RG) is nothing new in iGaming — but doing it in a way players actually enjoy is rare. For WinSpirit, it became a chance to do what the brand does best — think differently, engage, and prove that even the most serious topics can be turned into content players actually want to share.

Instead of burying RG in disclaimers or policy pages, WinSpirit brought together their creativity and  expertise of Casino Guru to turn it into a SmartPlay Social Media campaign.

Data-Driven Creativity

Before launching the campaign, WinSpirit turned to its community with a simple question: what do you really know about Responsible Gaming? Nearly 800 players responded, and the results were telling.

  • 63% knew the primary goal of RG.
  • 46% felt enabling those tools was easy and knew where to find information.
  • 56% highlighted WinSpirit’s own email disclaimers (launched this year) as the most effective reminders.

The findings confirmed that awareness was already strong, but also showed that some players still found RG “too complicated.”

“When we asked our community which reminders help them stay mindful, 56% highlighted the email disclaimers developed by WinSpirit Casino this year as the most effective”, – said WinSpirit analytics team manager.

This insight revealed a gap: while some forms work well for many, others may need a different touchpoint to simplify the message. Social media naturally became the next logical step to address the topic.

A Campaign Built for the Feed

The six-part series was crafted not just to inform, but to feel native to social media culture. Players swiped through “red flag or green light” checks, busted common myths with quick-hit facts, and even debated an “unpopular opinion”: games are built for entertainment, not profit. The final self-check felt less like a form and more like a challenge — engaging, fast, and easy to share.

What elevated the initiative further was the expertise behind it. WinSpirit teamed up with Šimon Vincze, Head of Sustainable & Safer Gambling at Casino Guru — a rare pairing of a progressive operator and an independent authority. In an industry where these voices often stay on opposite sides, this collaboration showed the power of combining creativity with credibility.

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Here is what Šimon Vincze said about the initiative: “I am glad we could support WinSpirit on this journey and help bring a successful campaign to life by combining expert insights with natural and engaging communication. Their PR team did an excellent job, as demonstrated by the statistics. Player protection is an integral part of the gambling industry’s development. Sooner or later, most players will expect a certain level of well-being and care. Those who start on this journey earlier will benefit from a competitive edge and a loyal player base.”

Impact That Lasts

Social media reach for the campaign exceeded 10,000 people.

Social Media Engagement achieved 53% and boosted monthly metrics of Social Media pages by 80%. But the main result is still on the way – in the first month alone, WinSpirit saw a 12% rise in player support queries about Responsible Gaming tools.

More importantly, Responsible Gaming shifted from being background noise to a conversation players wanted to join. Awareness turned into curiosity — and curiosity sparked deeper understanding.

“This isn’t about ticking boxes,” says the WinSpirit team. “It’s about giving players the confidence and control that keep the game fun.”

For an industry where communication often feels routine, the campaign proved that creativity doesn’t weaken the message — it amplifies it. Even compliance can capture attention when delivered in the language of players.

 

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Scientific Games’ Award-Winning PlayCentral Self-Service Technology Heading to NASPL 2025

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PlayCentral Terminals Meet Diverse Lottery Retailer Needs as Self-Service Adoption Accelerates

Scientific Games award-winning PlayCentral lottery self-service technology will be showcased at the North American Association of State & Provincial Lotteries 2025 Conference, taking place Sept. 8-11 in Ontario, Canada. Developed with the guiding principle that “one size does not fit all,” the company’s family of PlayCentral self-service terminals offers a broad range of form factors, feature sets and configurations to fit diverse retail footprints, from large-format grocery and mass merchandisers to high-traffic convenience stores and compact independent outlets. Each PlayCentral model is designed to optimize space, maximize product visibility and enhance the self-service purchasing experience.

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According to a 2024 PYMNTS Intelligence Report, 84% of U.S. consumers enjoy using self-service kiosks, and two-thirds now prefer them over staffed checkout lanes.

PlayCentral Powered by SCiQ was named a Gold Winner in the 2025 American Business Awards and a Bronze Winner in the 2025 International Business Awards in the Emerging Technology category. Several years ago, Scientific Games was named Walmart Services Division Supplier of the Year for Product, recognizing a PlayCentral model as an “exceptional or innovative product that enhanced customer savings (money and/or time, value or assortment).”

Unique in the industry, all terminals in the PlayCentral family support the full line sales of draw games, instant scratch games, Fast Play and monitor games, offering the greatest opportunity for lottery expansion to all player segments and playstyles. PlayCentral terminals have been deployed in thousands of lottery retail locations across North America, processing millions of transactions annually.

PlayCentral self-service terminals are at the epicenter of a modern retail ecosystem. Powered by SCiQ, the technology integrates store-level analytics for streamlined inventory management, offering players a convenient, user-friendly shopping experience and readying lotteries for future payment strategies,” said Mike Cardell, Senior Vice President, Americas Systems for Scientific Games. “Our PlayCentral family is designed to adapt to any store layout, meet a host of different retailer requirements and deliver personalized game recommendations powered by AI. This is how Scientific Games helps lotteries and retailers grow their business while giving players enhanced self-service experiences.”

In addition to flexibility for a wide variety of retail environments, PlayCentral terminals integrate Scientific Games’ new GameChoice AI technology to provide personalized product recommendations to players. These data-driven insights help lotteries feature the right mix of games based on specific sales trends and player preferences, and it’s already driving higher engagement and incremental sales.

Scientific Games applied the same strategy to PlayCentral as with its highly successful line of WAVE clerk-operated countertop retail terminals. The sleek terminals allow players to purchase games, check tickets and access promotions without clerk assistance, while helping lotteries expand points of sale, showcase a complete portfolio and give retailers tools to operate more efficiently and increase sales without adding labor costs.

Scientific Games is the world’s largest lottery games provider and the fastest-growing lottery systems provider, delivering retail and digital games, technology, analytics and services to 150 lotteries in 50 countries.

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GameChoice™, PlayCentral®, SCiQ® and WAVE™ are trademarks of Scientific Games, LLC. © 2025 Scientific Games, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

 

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“The Craig Carton Show” to Debut on SportsGrid FAST Channel, Thursday, September 4th

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SportsGrid today announced the debut of The Craig Carton Show, a new daily sports talk program hosted by celebrated broadcaster Craig Carton, premiering Thursday, September 4, 2025 on the SportsGrid FAST Channel.

The show will air weekdays from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon ET, produced by FOX Sports and Red Seat Ventures, originating from SportsGrid’s Studio 34, in the heart of New York City.

“The Craig Carton Show” will bring Carton’s signature energy, sharp insights, and unfiltered perspective to sports fans nationwide, covering the day’s biggest storylines, debates, and personalities in sports.

“I couldn’t be more excited to launch The Craig Carton Show on SportsGrid. Studio 34 is an incredible stage in the middle of New York City, and I can’t wait to deliver a new program format that’s smart, authentic, and most importantly, fun for sports fans everywhere.” said Craig Carton.

The SportsGrid FAST Channel is distributed widely across major connected TV and free ad-supported streaming platforms, including Roku, Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Freevee, LG Channels, Sling Freestream, DIRECTV, Pluto TV, Vizio WatchFree+, and more. As one of the most consistently top-ranked independent FAST sports channels, SportsGrid continues to drive millions of monthly viewer impressions and sessions from a massive national audience base.

“SportsGrid is about delivering compelling, original live sports programming to fans wherever they watch, and bringing Craig Carton into our lineup is a perfect example of that mission. His voice, personality, and deep connection with sports audiences make him a tremendous fit for the SportsGrid FAST Channel.” Said Louis Maione, SportsGrid’s Founder and President.

Eric Pearce, Red Seat Ventures EVP, Creator Operations added: “We’ve long admired Craig’s ability to connect with fans through his passion and unique style. Partnering with SportsGrid to bring this program to life is a great opportunity to showcase Craig’s talent in a modern, dynamic format that reaches millions of fans across connected TV platforms every day.”

 

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