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Hero Group Successfully Completes Acquisition of Betting Hero with GeoComply Backing

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Betting Hero, the premier live activation affiliate in the North American iGaming industry, and GeoComply, the global leader in geolocation compliance, anti-fraud, and identity technology, today announced the successful closing of the acquisition of Betting Hero by Hero Group Corp., a newly incorporated entity controlled by Betting Hero’s co-founders, Jai Maw and Jeremy Jakary, with strategic financial backing from GeoComply. For further details about the transaction, please refer to GeoComply’s June 27th press release. The new ownership and investment structure leaves Betting Hero in a strong financial position to enter its next growth phase.

“When PASPA was repealed in 2018, Jeremy and I had a vision of helping more people safely learn how to enjoy the incredible digital experience offered by our customers. Six years later, we’ve activated over 500,000 players across the nation, and with the GeoComply relationship, we have the firepower to offer more to the industry and our customers. GeoComply and Betting Hero see the world in a similar way, and we’re excited to have their backing to scale through our next growth phase of Betting Hero,” said Jai Maw, Co-Founder and President of Betting Hero.

The announcement follows Betting Hero’s 2024 SBC Casino Affiliate of the Year and EGR North America’s Diversity and Inclusion Model of the Year honors. Betting Hero is a live activation and research services company leveraging its extensive “Hero” network to engage players directly through dynamic, face-to-face interactions at casinos, arenas, and partnered bars. The company’s hands-on approach is proven to be the most effective in the Affiliate market, delivering an 80%+ conversion rate from registration to active depositing customers—far exceeding industry averages.

In addition to the company’s unprecedented customer acquisition success, leading operators and suppliers in the iGaming industry rely on Betting Hero to provide actionable intelligence and insights through its purpose built, and industry specific consumer insights and testing division; Betting Hero Research. “As a leading operator in the hyper-competitive North American digital markets, PENN Entertainment relies on the Betting Hero Research division as a trusted partner, delivering timely, relevant, and actionable information that accelerates our digital transformation. Their insights are invaluable,” said William Zeralsky, Vice President Marketing Strategy & Performance – PENN Entertainment

“GeoComply shares Jai and Jeremy’s vision to deliver the very best player experience for our industry. While digital analytics alone can offer great insights, they lack the in-person experience for operators to see, hear, and learn from real customer interactions. Betting Hero bridges that gap by delivering exceptional real-world UX insights. We experienced that firsthand ourselves as customers of their Research division, and now we’re excited to support Betting Hero in using that expertise to drive even greater growth,” said Anna Sainsbury, CEO of GeoComply.

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NetGaming Goes Live in Ontario with Rush Street Interactive via BetRivers Platform

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Pallavi Deshmukh, CEO of NetGaming

 

NetGaming, a fast-growing online casino content supplier, is proud to announce its launch in Ontario with Rush Street Interactive, Inc., a leading online casino and sports betting company in the United States, Canada and Latin America. This strategic collaboration marks a significant milestone for NetGaming as it continues to expand its footprint across regulated North American markets.

As part of the launch, Ontario players on BetRivers can now enjoy a diverse portfolio of NetGaming titles, known for their high-quality graphics, immersive gameplay, and unique themes. Standout games such as Zeus’s Thunderbolt, Bison Gold, and Fireball Inferno are among the first to go live, with additional titles set to follow soon.

This partnership is just the beginning. NetGaming plans to extend its collaboration with Rush Street Interactive into Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Mexico over the coming months.

Pallavi Deshmukh, CEO of NetGaming, commented: “We are thrilled to go live with Rush Street Interactive, a powerhouse operator with a strong presence and loyal player base. This launch marks a significant milestone in our
North American expansion strategy and underscores our commitment to delivering exceptional gaming experiences tailored to local player preferences across the region.”

Richard Schwartz, CEO of Rush Street Interactive, commented: “We are pleased to partner with NetGaming to bring innovative, premium games to our players in Ontario. This collaboration aligns with our strategy to offer world-class
entertainment through engaging, action-packed online casino games. We look forward to expanding this partnership into additional regulated markets in the months ahead.”

This strategic partnership highlights both companies’ dedication to providing high- quality, innovative, and responsible entertainment to players in regulated markets.

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The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) Selects New Board Chair

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The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) has announced Chief Tammy Cook-Searson, of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, as its new Board Chair for SIGA’s Board of Directors.

SIGA is a non-profit First Nation gaming operator for seven land-based casinos and the online gaming platform PlayNow.com in Saskatchewan.

Chief Cook-Searson first joined SIGA’s Board of Directors in 2018 and has been a regular SIGA Board member as well as a member of SIGA’s Audit & Finance Committee.

She is serving in her 20th year as Chief of Lac La Ronge Indian Band and has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree and a graduate diploma in management from Athabasca University. She also holds honorary degrees from the University of Regina, the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) and Saskatchewan Polytechnic.

Chief Cook-Searson replaces outgoing Board Chair former Chief of Muskowekwan First Nation Reginald Bellerose, who has held the Board Chair position since February 4, 2015.

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SCCG Announces Strategic Partnership with Applift

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SCCG Management has announced a strategic partnership with Applift, the world’s top performance App Store Optimization (ASO) agency. This partnership will introduce Applift’s proprietary ASO technology and advanced growth strategies to gaming companies worldwide, leveraging SCCG’s unmatched distribution capabilities and expansive gaming ecosystem of 120+ client partners.

Applift has earned a reputation as the gold standard in app growth by delivering data-driven ASO strategies powered by proprietary AI tools and the most comprehensive keyword intelligence system in the industry. Their work drives top keyword rankings, scalable user acquisition, and real business impact – increasing FTDs, improving retention, and maximizing LTV for some of the world’s most successful gaming, finance, utility, and AI apps.

Through this partnership, SCCG will activate its global network — with offices in every major gaming market across North America, LATAM, Europe, Africa, and Asia — to bring Applift’s breakthrough ASO technology to gambling companies seeking to scale user acquisition, boost visibility, and outperform the competition in app stores.

“At SCCG, we identify and scale the technologies that shape the future of gambling,” said Stephen Crystal, Founder and CEO of SCCG Management.

“Applift’s ASO platform is a game-changer. Our partnership gives gaming companies a proven solution to turn mobile visibility into performance at scale — and our global presence ensures the right operators and platforms benefit from this innovation.”

“At Applift, we’ve helped top gaming apps dominate the app stores, turning visibility into performance and installs into high-value users — all through our unmatched ASO technology and data-driven approach. Partnering with SCCG is a natural step forward. Their strategic footprint in the gaming world perfectly complements our ability to scale app growth at the highest level. Together, we’re not just optimizing – we’re redefining how gaming brands win in the app stores. I couldn’t be more confident in what we’ll achieve,” said Bar Nakash, CEO of Applift.

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