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Evolution Enters Rhode Island Through Extended Partnership with Bally’s Corporation
Evolution has announced a new partnership agreement with Bally’s Corporation. The agreement strengthens Bally Casino’s offering in Rhode Island, with a wide-ranging portfolio of Evolution’s slot titles, and establishes Evolution’s footprint in Rhode Island, a key milestone in its US growth strategy. In a historic fi rst, Evolution is now live in Rhode Island with its online slot games from its renowned slot brands NetEnt, Red Tiger and Big Time Gaming. This milestone marks Evolution’s entry into the state and establishes a presence in all seven US states which currently offer online casino gaming.
Also, under the terms of the agreement, Evolution has also introduced exclusive Bally’s branded live dealer Blackjack tables in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. These dedicated tables offer a seamless user interface integration with the Bally Bet Casino app, and will provide a premium, personalised player experience which showcases the distinctive Bally brand. In addition
Apollo Funds Complete Acquisitions of International Game Technology’s Gaming & Digital Business and Everi
Apollo has announced the completion of the previously announced acquisitions of International Game Technology PLC’s (doing business as “Brightstar Lottery”) Gaming & Digital Business and Everi Holdings Inc. (“Everi”) by a holding company owned by funds managed by Apollo affi liates (the “Apollo Funds”). The all-cash transaction, valued at approximately $6.3 billion, brings together complementary businesses to form a privately held global leader in gaming, digital and fi nancial technology solutions.
The two companies will be integrated into a combined enterprise in the coming months. Headquartered in Las Vegas, the combined enterprise will operate under the IGT name, while retaining the Everi brand in select markets and product lines. IGT will be organized into three business units: Gaming, Digital and FinTech, creating a customer-fi rst enterprise supported by a people- fi rst culture that values talent, collaboration and innovation.
“This is a defi ning moment for our industry,” said Nick Khin, Interim CEO of IGT. “By uniting two leading organizations, we are building an enterprise with the scale, talent and technology to lead the future of gaming. With Apollo’s support, we are very well-positioned to deliver exceptional content across land-based and digital experiences, along with integrated fi nancial solutions and casino management
that enhance the player journey and drive value for our customers. I’m honored to be part of this exciting chapter and to help shape the future of IGT.”
As previously announced, Hector Fernandez is expected to assume the role of CEO of IGT in the fourth quarter of 2025, following the expiration of a customary non-compete period. Until then, Mr. Khin will lead the organization and transition into the role of CEO of IGT’s Gaming business unit upon Mr. Fernandez’s arrival.
“Bringing together highly complementary businesses creates a more competitive, agile and well-capitalized platform built for long-term growth,” said Daniel Cohen, Partner at Apollo. “We are confi dent that IGT is well positioned to deliver differentiated content and capabilities that better serve customers across the globe. We look forward to working closely with Hector, Nick and the rest of the talented IGT team to lead the industry forward.”
Effective immediately, Everi common stock has been delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. Everi stockholders are receiving $14.25 per share in cash, and International Game Technology PLC is receiving $4.05 billion of gross cash proceeds. Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is serving as legal counsel to the Apollo Funds.
to these live dealer games, Bally players in New Jersey and Pennsylvania will enjoy an expanded collection of the newest and most exciting cutting-edge slot titles.
Jacob Claesson, Chief Executive Offi cer Evolution North America, commented: “This agreement represents a signifi cant step forward for both Evolution and Bally’s Corporation. We’re thrilled to deepen our collaboration with Bally’s by delivering world-class gaming experiences and extend our reach into Rhode Island, a fi rst for Evolution. This partnership showcases our shared commitment to driving innovation and providing exceptional entertainment for players.”
RocketPlay selects LuckyStreak to reinvent live blackjack offering with new greenscreen technology
LuckyStreak, the Riga-based live games provider, has secured a deal to provide its new high-spec, multi-camera greenscreen technology to casino operator RocketPlay.
RocketPlay can now create its own branded player experience through LuckyStreak’s SmartStudio. The SmartStudio greenscreen will enable RocketPlay to customise its players’ gaming sessions and boost enjoyment when they are at the LuckyStreak blackjack table. Every aspect of the set, walls and fl oor will be branded with RocketPlay’s logo and brand colours to create a studio grade production that develops the ‘wow factor’ for players. LuckyStreak’s chroma key setup offers full-HD display with low latency, meaning streams are fast, fl exible and razor-sharp. In the back end, a semi-dedicated table and virtual sets allow RocketPlay to swap colours, drop logos and layer video and stills for the exact reproduction of their requirements.
This partnership will help RocketPlay build an even deeper relationship between its players’ gaming experiences and the thrills they associate with the operator’s brand, as they continue to invest in unforgettable live dealer games. Ido Kamiel, COO at LuckyStreak, said: “RocketPlay’s keenness to utilise our SmartStudio green screen solution, and the positive results they are seeing is a ringing endorsement of our capabilities.
“The technology isn’t new; the key is in how we have implemented it. We’re able to create virtual environments that are almost indistinguishable from traditional sets, in days not weeks, with fl exibility, huge creative scope and very cost-effectively, reducing the headaches for our customers and providing them with agility to respond or deploy short-term environments to wow their customers.” Alex Martin, PR Manager at RocketPlay said “We chose LuckyStreak’s greenscreen technology for its innovation and reliability. It makes the gaming experience more engaging and integrates smoothly with our platform. Since its launch, we’ve noticed a positive response from players, and our support team has received great feedback.
“This partnership helps us grow our live gaming and build trust with our audience.”
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