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Scientific Games acquires Lightning Box
Scientific Games has 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 SG’s strategic plan to become a content-led sustainable growth company. 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 US, 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
Vivo Gaming strikes
Red Rake deal Live casino provider Vivo Gaming has bolstered its already extensive third-party firepower with the addition of a comprehensive catalogue of games from casino provider Red Rake Gaming. The agreement has already yielded positive adoption and performance, particularly across various regions in Asia, accounting for 30% of market operators’ participation rate. Contributing to this growth is Red Rake’s industry-leading tournament tool, which gathers significant volumes of users and gameplay across its portfolio, enhanced by the company’s progressive jackpot and in-game leader board features, creating one of the most loyal player bases for RNG in its arena.
Active since 2016, Red Rake offers a wide portfolio of top-performing games across multiple markets including Belgium, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Portugal, Romania, Malta, Colombia, the UK and Belarus.
Vivo Gaming has more than 60 live tables in operation across three continents supporting 150 customers, streaming 24/7 in Asian, LatAm and
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European styles. It offers a multitude of products including baccarat, blackjack, roulette, poker and Dragon Tiger to name just a few, all available in more than 27 languages and 178 currencies including multiple cryptocurrencies. Nadine Thys, Head of Account Management at Vivo Gaming, said: “This deal provides us with everything we need to deliver an even stronger, unrivalled casino offering including tailor-made, high performing tournament software. Red Rake has proven to be highly influential over the years and we are delighted to add their content to our market-leading third-party roster.” Nick Barr, Managing Director at Red Rake Gaming Malta, said: “This partnership underlines both our and Vivo Gaming’s rapid market expansion. It is always a pleasure to work with such ambitious, like-minded partners. “Vivo Gaming is a live dealer provider with enormous reach and I’m sure the addition of our extensive portfolio will only benefit that further as they continue to expand and differentiate themselves from the competition.”
long-standing partnership, which should lead to a seamless integration. Lightning Box games are already proven performers across the OpenGaming platform in the US and the studio will continue deliver new exciting games while benefiting 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 its 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.”
BetGames debuts in Georgia with Europebet
BetGames has seen its popular portfolio of live dealer and gaming titles roll out in Georgia with Europebet. The move comes at a time of unprecedented expansion for BetGames and is the latest in a line of alliances with major operators. Driven by recent heavy investment in its infrastructure including a new Malta HQ and over 100 new members of staff, its growth is also boosted by a steady campaign of product enhancements such as its recent Lotto products relaunch and revamp of its Wheel of Fortune. The two new launches will be available to Europebet’s players, along with the rest of its stable of popular games. These include Rock Paper Scissors, Bet on Poker and Dice Duel – all of which have played their part in a record- breaking 12 months for the unique live dealer supplier.
The deal will see Europebet offer the new games selection alongside its existing sportsbook, live casino, and slots titles as it continues to hold its position as one of Georgia’s leading operators.
Commenting on the latest market entry, BetGames’ COO, Aiste Garneviciene said: “At a time of company-first, exceptional growth for BetGames, it’s fantastic to us introduce ourselves to yet another key operator in Europe’s emerging markets. “It’s testament to the hard work that the entire team has and continues to put in toward our goals of maintaining our status as the industry’s most unique supplier.”
Sandro Kokosadze, Head of Gaming at Europebet added: “We’re very pleased to welcome BetGames’ content to our brand and the range of high-quality entertainment is sure to be a hit with our players.
“The style and feel of their product is exactly what we look for and fits in perfectly with our commitment to excellence across the board.”
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