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Tabcorp Forges New Long-Term Partnership with 1/ST CONTENT for Premium North American Racing
Progressive deal sees leading United States racing provider deliver fixed-odds and tote betting service on its dominant range of racetracks to the biggest entertainment company in Australia, ahead of Breeders’ Cup World Championships weekend
1/ST CONTENT, the leading provider of premium content for North American horse racing, has broadened its dominant global footprint after the announcement of its latest long-term tier-1 operator partnership with Tabcorp, Australia’s biggest wagering and entertainment company.
The deal is a multi-year agreement pertaining to tote betting into local pools as well as fixed-odds wagering on 1/ST CONTENT’S premier portfolio of racecourses.
It will enable greater coverage of North American horse racing via the TAB brand and the SKY Racing channel, a subsidiary of Tabcorp, with SKY Racing to continue its long support and promotion of international races throughout Australia and on its popular SKY Racing Active app.
1/ST CONTENT has now assembled an unrivalled network of over 70 tracks, managing more than 3,300 racing meetings every year from top North American circuits such as Gulfstream Park, Laurel Park, Pimlico, Belmont Park, Aqueduct and Saratoga alongside Del Mar, Keeneland, Tampa Bay Downs, Woodbine and Santa Anita, scene of this weekend’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
These high-profile venues equip international operators with a highly-flexible programming schedule, supported by a steady stream of rapid-cycling betting opportunities that are proven to increase digital dwell-time for new and existing customers.
1/ST CONTENT’s acclaimed end-to-end solution, encompassing extensive content that maps approximately 90% of all United States thoroughbred racing, opens the door to many of the planet’s most prestigious horse races. Highlights include every leg of the Triple Crown, the season’s aforementioned flagship finale at the Breeders’ Cup (November 3 to 4) and January’s Pegasus World Cup.
This daily timetable of engaging action, whose chronology naturally complements international racing coverage across varied time zones from Europe to Australia, provides 1/ST CONTENT’s global partners with a reliable source of fast-settling betting content at both primetime and off-peak viewing slots.
“Tabcorp prides itself on expanding its variety of premium international racing content and this wide-ranging deal with 1/ST CONTENT underscores that commitment,” Adam Brownlee, General Manager, SKY Racing and International Media, said. “The strength of its data and wagering technology combined with a depth of broadcast and video streaming rights makes it the clear provider of choice to facilitate both fixed-odds and commingling into Australian pools, which will help drive growth and diversified revenues for the racing sector.”
“1/ST CONTENT is delighted to announce our progressive partnership with Tabcorp, which is broadening the international appeal of North American thoroughbred racing,” Simon Fraser, Senior Vice-President International at 1/ST CONTENT, said. “It’s another key string to our bow in returning value to the genuine stakeholders in North American racing, ensuring they become the principal beneficiaries of revenues generated through international wagering, and safeguarding the domestic scene for the next generation of fan and bettor.
“Tabcorp naturally represents an incredibly strong partner for us in the Australian market, so it’s a real validation to benefit from its support, scope and local expertise. Its distributional spread across digital and retail is staggering, while its development of products is enhancing our offering significantly. It’s a great time to be growing our global audience ahead of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships and a packed fall and winter schedule.”
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Delta Gaming Solutions to expand its slot footprint in Oklahoma casinos
FBM’s pragmatic growth approach in the US enters a new chapter. The global gaming company has just signed a distribution agreement with Delta Gaming Solutions to install its slots in casinos operating throughout Oklahoma. The agreement, celebrated during G2E Las Vegas, will enable FBM to explore all segments of the tribal gaming market within the state.
By joining forces with Delta Gaming Solutions, FBM will have the opportunity to install its products in several tribal gaming facilities and analyze player feedback across different sectors. In addition to the current offering in the US market, headlined by Jí Hǎo Link™, the agreement outlines a steady rollout of new slot products, such as Jí Hǎo Link™ Spirits and Xing Fú Fortune™ Money Trees, using the Galaxy II and Auria casino cabinets.
For Renato Almeida, Director at FBM, this agreement marks a new consolidation milestone in the strategic plan defined by the FBM Group for the US market, opening positive prospects. “We are very happy with the agreement and are confident that this new partnership will lead to the successful expansion of FBM’s slots in numerous tribal casinos throughout the great state of Oklahoma,” says the FBM representative.
FBM entered the US market last year and has been progressively introducing its slot gaming offer. Recently, the brand reinforced its commitment to the American operation by opening a new office in Oklahoma, enhancing its ability to provide top-quality games and cabinets to casino operators. This new agreement strengthens FBM’s position in the United States, facilitating the rapid deployment of its gaming portfolio in one of the most significant states in the gaming industry.
Delta Gaming Solutions is a trusted full-service electronic gaming device distributor in Oklahoma. Since 2015, Delta has installed and maintained slot machines and electronic table games in multiple casinos across Oklahoma and continues to expand its footprint by building mutually beneficial long-term relationships with casino operators throughout the state.
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Great River Entertainment Converts from Viz Explorer to Quick Custom Intelligence’s (QCI) Enterprise Platform
Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI), a leading provider of innovative casino management solutions, is proud to announce that Great River Entertainment – Catfish Bend Casino II has agreed to transition to the QCI Enterprise Platform. This strategic move aims to enhance operational efficiency and deliver superior data-driven decision-making capabilities for the multi-faceted entertainment company.
Great River Entertainment – Catfish Bend Casino II, renowned for its exceptional guest experiences, chose the QCI Enterprise Platform to leverage its advanced analytics, player development, and real-time operational insights. The decision to adopt QCI’s powerful technology further underscores Great River’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the gaming and hospitality industry.
Senior Vice President/General Manager of Great River Entertainment, Rob Higgins, commented on the platform conversion:
“The decision to integrate QCI into our operations was driven by our commitment to providing unparalleled service to our guests and optimizing our operational efficiencies. The real-time insights and sophisticated analytics that QCI delivers will empower us to make informed decisions that elevate our overall guest experience.”
Dr. Ralph Thomas, CEO of QCI, shared his enthusiasm: “We are excited to welcome Great River Entertainment to the growing community of properties that have embraced the QCI Enterprise Platform. By choosing QCI, Great River Entertainment is taking a significant step in streamlining their operations while enhancing their player development efforts. We look forward to supporting them in achieving their goals.”
Melissa Chiaurro, President of Viz Explorer, commented: “The Viz team is excited to begin converting our customer base to the QCI Platform, as it will allow our partners to enhance their analytical capabilities, streamline the user experience and provide more comprehensive insights into their customers behavior. We are committed to a smooth migration process and look forward to the innovative possibilities this platform will unlock for our partners!”
The QCI Enterprise Platform, utilized by over 250 casino resorts in North America, is designed to align marketing, player development, and casino operations with powerful real-time data integration. Great River Entertainment’s adoption of the QCI solution underscores the platform’s growing influence in the gaming industry.
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Kambi Group plc and VIP Play, Inc. agree multi-year online sportsbook partnership
Partnership will see mobile gaming operator ZenSports (owned by VIP Play, Inc.) leverage Kambi’s leading Turnkey Sportsbook in Tennessee with ambitious plans to enter additional markets in the future
Kambi Group plc (“Kambi”), the home of premium sports betting solutions, has signed a multi-year agreement with VIP Play, Inc. (VIPZ) to provide its market-leading Turnkey Sportsbook technology to US sports betting operator ZenSports across multiple markets.
ZenSports, which is owned by VIP Play, Inc. (formerly KeyStar Corp), a public company that acquired ZenSports in 2022, will initially deploy Kambi’s market-leading technology in Tennessee, where it has been operational since its 2023 launch and is actively licensed to provide mobile sports betting services. The company also has ambitious plans to expand its footprint across various markets, aiming to enter several additional US states in the future.
Under the terms of the agreement, ZenSports will upgrade its current mobile sportsbook offering by leveraging Kambi’s cutting-edge Turnkey Sportsbook solution, proven to deliver speed, stability and flexibility in highly competitive markets across the globe. ZenSports aims to utilise Kambi’s comprehensive sportsbook solution to create a premium, customer-centric experience by delivering an interactive front end inclusive of market-leading customer acquisition tools.
Werner Becher, Kambi Group CEO, said: “We are excited to welcome VIP Play, Inc. to the Kambi network as they adopt our trusted Turnkey Sportsbook solution. They have ambitious growth goals, and we look forward to supporting these efforts with Kambi’s market-leading sportsbook technology and services. This collaboration exemplifies our commitment to empowering operators focused on creating innovative, customer-centred experiences.”
Bruce Cassidy, VIP Play, Inc. CEO & Chairman of the Board, said: “This partnership with Kambi is a pivotal step for VIP Play, Inc. as we work towards establishing a premier sportsbook presence in the US. Kambi’s market-leading technology, and our internal ability to build proprietary technology on top of the Kambi platform, will enable us to deliver a first-class, interactive sports betting experience and a mutually beneficial partnership for years to come.”
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