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LIGHT & WONDER ADDS EXCLUSIVE BRANDED CONTENT TO OPENGAMING™ PLATFORM THROUGH ATLANTIC DIGITAL AGREEMENT
Studio signs agreement to utilize Light & Wonder’s newly acquired Playzido Remote Gaming Server platform in order to bring exceptional branded titles to global markets
Light & Wonder, Inc. has further enhanced its OpenGaming content portfolio with the exclusive addition of game studio Atlantic Digital, who will now team up with the Playzido Remote Gaming Server (“RGS”) platform to deliver a range of new games based on classic film and TV titles.
Atlantic Digital has secured the gaming rights to a host of well-known, and soon-to-be announced brands, with games launching via OpenGaming from Spring 2023 onwards.
Atlantic Digital will release a series of games developed using Playzido’s proprietary RGS platform. Owned by Light & Wonder, Plazido’s rapid game development capabilities coupled with the global distribution of Light & Wonder’s OpenGaming platform are attracting the most exciting new studios in the market.
As the latest exclusive and high-quality addition to OpenGaming, Atlantic Digital’s content will be made available to players through Light & Wonder’s global network of operators. The agreement represents the latest step in cementing OpenGaming as one of the world’s leading digital casino ecosystems.
Sam Hobcraft, Managing Director at Atlantic Digital, said: “The combination of Light & Wonder alongside Playzido is the perfect platform solution for Atlantic Digital to drive the distribution of our premium branded games on a global level. We’re able to build games quickly and efficiently via the super-professional team at Playzido, but even more importantly, we’re now able to access the biggest operators on both sides of the Atlantic. We are looking forward to an excellent relationship in the years ahead”
Steve Mayes, Digital Partnerships Director at Light & Wonder, said: “The team at Atlantic Digital has a proven track record in the industry and they bring with them fantastic possibilities given the wide range of brand rights that they have secured.”
“Branded game creation is undeniably difficult to perfect, but we’re already delighted to see the level of skill, effort and attention that Atlantic Digital are investing into their games. This is an agreement that will accelerate the growth of Atlantic Digital while providing OpenGaming partners with a stream of recognisable and high-quality content to distribute to players.”
The OpenGaming ecosystem delivers more than 3,500 games from a global network of in-house and third-party game studios with unrivalled ease of integration that is robust and secure. All games available through OpenGaming are supported with a comprehensive range of responsible gambling tools, helping to deliver a safe and enjoyable gaming experience for players.
The International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) has welcomed Sharp Vision as a new Silver member. Sharp Vision is a leading provider of regulatory turnkey solutions for gaming authorities.
“We are delighted to be a part of IGSA and we look forward to contributing to the advancement of best practices among regulators in the fast-growing gaming industry,” Damien Raymond, COO of Sharp Vision, said.
“IGSA is very excited to welcome Sharp Vision to our membership. We believe that IGSA Standards can enhance Sharp Vision’s products supporting regulatory authority oversight. We look forward to their participation in IGSA committees,” Mark Pace, President of IGSA, said.
BETBY strengthens its Latin American position with agreement to power leading Brazilian brand Pixbet
BETBY, the premium sports betting supplier, has signed a long-term sports betting agreement with Pixbet. The partnership will see Pixbet leverage Betby’s award-winning sports betting solution and services to upgrade its current sportsbook, offering Brazilians a best-in-class online betting experience.
Pixbet a leading Brazilian bookmaker present throughout the national territory, is well known for its bold marketing strategy, having earlier this year been announced as the new shirt sponsor for Brazilian soccer club Flamengo under a lucrative two-year deal.
Chris Nikolopoulos, Chief Commercial Officer at Betby, said: “It is a pleasure to have put pen to paper on this agreement with Pixbet, an operator whose management team boasts clear expertise and a passion for sports betting that mirrors our own.
“This agreement further bolsters Betby’s impressive range of partners throughout Brazil and Latin America, and we are excited to capitalise on the rich promise this partnership holds.”
Ernildo Junior, owner of Pixbet, said: “We are very pleased to have signed with Betby as we look to further deliver on our sports betting ambitions to become the leading betting brand in Brazil.
“Betby has a proven track record in Latin America and its suite of high-performance sportsbook technology will provide our players with a superior sports betting experience whilst providing us with cutting-edge risk management tools.”
iGaming in Alberta continues to soar to new heights on PlayAlberta.ca. Alberta’s only regulated gambling website has now added select titles from Aristocrat Interactive, Aristocrat Leisure Limited’s regulated online Real Money Gaming (RMG) and Gaming Systems division.
The integration of Aristocrat Interactive’s games will provide a familiarity for players, as Aristocrat Leisure Limited’s land-based gaming division, Aristocrat Gaming, is the number one supplier of slot terminals within Alberta land-based casinos.
“Adding another world-renowned games provider to PlayAlberta.ca only helps bolster entertainment offerings for our players. Aristocrat Gaming has an established presence globally and bringing their features to Alberta will continue to enhance the province’s only regulated gambling website while encouraging Albertans to use a safe-and-secure iGaming destination ” Steve Lautischer, Executive Vice President, Business Development.
“Expanding our reach across North America remains a key priority and this launch with Play Alberta represents another milestone in our commitment to delivering the very best content to players in the region. Play Alberta has resonated with players across the province and we are thrilled to establish what we are sure will be a very positive relationship,” Shivan Patel, VP of North America at Aristocrat Interactive.
Titles being added to Play Alberta include: Buffalo, Wicked Winnings II, 7 Hot 7 and Gold Stacks 88 Lunar Festival with more set to be available in the coming weeks.
Being Alberta’s only regulated gambling website and a leader in online gambling means offering players responsible gambling tools that engage all players. AGLC’s GameSense and Self-Exclusion programs are best-in-class resources that offer bet, deposit and loss limits, to make sure players are in control of their gambling.
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