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SBC Announce Winners for the Prestigious SBC Awards North America
FanDuel, Sportradar, Better Collective, BetMGM, Desert Diamond Sports, and OpenBet were amongst some of the winners at this year’s SBC Summit North America Awards which took place at the New York Hilton Midtown.
Returning to host the coveted awards ceremony was YES Network Yankees Clubhouse reporter Meredith Maravokitz. The winners of the 30 awards, aimed to celebrate the industry with Operator, Affiliate, Supplier, Payment & Compliance and the newly-established Tribal achievement categories, were announced in front of over 600 senior executives from the iGaming and sport betting industry.
Rasmus Sojmark, Founder and CEO of SBC, said: “The third edition of the SBC Summit North America Awards was the most competitive yet and I would like to extend a huge congratulations to all our esteemed winners. All of these companies and leaders have contributed to the industry immensely over the last 12 months and they should all be extremely proud.”
BetMGM made history by being crowned Casino Operator of the Year for the third consecutive year in a row, whilst fellow operator FanDuel Group picked up the illustrious Sportsbook of the Year award and the Marketing Campaign & Sponsorship of the Year award.
It was a good night for Desert Diamond Sports who won both the Tribal Gaming Operator of the Year award and Rising Star of the Year. Other winning alumni in the Operator categories included SciPlay (Social Gaming Operator of the Year) and Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (Socially Responsible Operator of the Year).
In the supplier categories, IGT PlaySports were announced as winners of the coveted Sportsbook Supplier of the Year award, whilst Evolution picked up the award for Casino Supplier of the Year. Bragg Gaming Group were awarded the Industry Innovation of the Year and the Lottery Supplier of the Year went to Scientific Games.
Sportradar took hold of the evening winning two awards on the night, one for the Sports Data Product award, and for the second year running, the Live Betting & Gaming Product award. Additionally, EPIC Risk Management won Player Protection Service Provider of the Year for the second consecutive year.
White Hat Studios were awarded the Rising Star Casino award and SB22b picked up the award for Rising Star in Sports Betting.
OpenBet were awarded twice on the night, winning Platform Provider of the Year and Land-Based Betting & Gaming Product. Other winners on the night included Chalkline who won the Marketing & Services Provider of the Year and Low 6 for winning Acquisition & Retention Partner of the Year.
For his incredible work at Light and Wonder, CEO of iGaming Dylan Slaney was announced as Leader of the Year, whilst Betting Hero closed the Operator & Supplier awards category by collecting Employer of the Year.
The Affiliate & Media categories saw Gambling.com Group pick up the award for Casino Affiliate of the year, saw Better Collective receive Sports Affiliate of the Year and Playmaker Capital were announced as winners for the Sports Media Company of the Year award.
This year SBC introduced three brand-new Tribal Gaming award categories to celebrate the achievements of tribal operators, regulators and leaders. Joining Desert Diamond Sports as Tribal winners were Pokagon Band Gaming Commission who were awarded Tribal Regulator of the Year and Jamie Hummingbird who was awarded Tribal Leader of the Year.
Winners of the Payment & Compliance categories included Trustly, who were awarded Payment Solution of the Year, Fiserv who took home the Payment Innovation of the Year award and GLI who won the Compliance Solution & Partner of the Year award.
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Boldplay™ to make U.S. debut after signing exclusive partnership deal with BetMGM
Boldplay, the casino software supplier, has announced its much-anticipated U.S. debut after teaming up with BetMGM, a leading iGaming and sports betting operator, and providing its first set of games Cyborg City, Toro Bravo, and Gold Metal Ox.
The new partnership will see Boldplay’s extensive collection of innovative video slots, table games, virtual scratch and keno titles become available to customers in the U.S. market for the very first time, enabling countless players to experience the brand’s signature range of bonus features and jackpots.
Notable highlights to come out of the studio include Boldplay Spins – a unique twist on Free Spins that sees the reels spin both vertically and horizontally to create more winning pay lines – and the brand’s flagship jackpot, the Boldplay Superpot, which gives players of all bankroll levels a chance to win big.
The exclusive nature of the deal will also see BetMGM gain a significant market advantage in the U.S., where it will initially be the only platform able to offer Boldplay games. Given these titles have already garnered plenty of critical acclaim from players and operators across Europe, their presence at BetMGM will be a huge draw and will help the platform further enhance its standing in the industry.
This latest collaboration represents another significant step in Boldplay’s evolution from up-and-coming studio to one of the industry’s most sought-after software providers and will allow the brand to extend its reach into new regulated markets – a move CEO, Valli Fragoso, is clearly optimistic about.
“Boldplay is thrilled to announce that we’re teaming up with BetMGM in an exclusive partnership that will see our games be made available in the U.S. for the very first time,” she said. “By joining forces with such a prestigious operator, we’ll be able to raise the profile of our brand in the country as we continue to expand and we’re looking forward to what should be a hugely successful collaboration.”
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Play’n GO announces expansion of BetMGM partnership with Pennsylvania launch
Swedish gaming giants’ games now live with leading US operator in Michigan, West Virginia, New Jersey, and the Keystone State
Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, has today announced further expansion of its partnership with leading US operator BetMGM,with the Swedish gaming giant’s content now available with the group in Pennsylvania.
Play’n GO and BetMGM’s US partnership has already proven stunningly successful in Michigan, New Jersey, and West Virginia, and this expansion sees the partnership extend to a fourth US state. Having secured its Pennsylvanian gaming license in March, Play’n GO is now live with two operators in this key state. BetMGM players in Pennsylvania now have access to classic Play’n GO titles, such as Reactoonz.
Play’n GO is now licensed in six US states and is aiming to be active in every regulated market, in the US and around the world.
Magnus Olsson, Chief Commercial Officer at Play’n GO said: “We’re pleased to expand our partnership with BetMGM into a fourth US state, and look forward to continued success together. We have always been committed to a safe, regulation-led industry to secure a sustainable future for us all. BetMGM share our vision, and so are a perfect partner for us. We will continue our mission of being active in every regulated market around the world, and we’re excited for further growth opportunities well into the future, in the US and beyond.”
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BetMGM Partners with GameCode
BetMGM has announced a partnership with GameCode, a distinguished iGaming company focused on the North American market. The partnership includes the launch of Boom Boom Boom, HammerCash, Gold Gold Gold and Super3 series which are now live at BetMGM in Michigan and New Jersey through direct integration. BetMGM plans to offer GameCode’s full portfolio of games in all jurisdictions where the operator’s iGaming platform is live pending regulatory approvals.
GameCode’s portfolio of slot titles are built on innovative and one-of-a-kind mechanics. They develop a deep understanding of players’ tastes, and it enables them to develop games that deliver a unique and immersive experience. The initial lineup of titles includes Gold Gold Gold Miners Way, Gold Gold Gold Lions Way, HammerCash, CashPile, Triplestones, and the top performing Boom Boom Boom. Boom Boom Boom is an American-themed 5-reel, 3-row video slot featuring Wild Multipliers and the hold and respin feature on multiple reel sets.
“Boom Boom Boom and other GameCode titles have already proven to be strong performers in their first few weeks of launch at BetMGM. Our mission is to always innovate with in-house, exclusive content with Entain and partners like GameCode to provide our players with an iGaming experience that rises above the rest. This will continue to position us as a destination for players and first choice for suppliers of premium content,” Oliver Bartlett, Vice President of Gaming Product & Content at BetMGM, said.
“At GameCode, we focus on creating good games rather than disposable online gaming content. With experience gained in North American land-based casino, we provide a unique understanding of the market and player needs. We aim to make an impact with each title we release and so far we do so. We innovate at a pace that is difficult to catch up with, providing something new every time we launch a title that players have not seen before. So far, in the states we are live, GameCode’s titles are at the top of the rankings. More is coming,” Matt Hanski, Chief Executive Officer at GameCode, said.
“I’m excited to announce our launch with BetMGM, introducing advanced online slot games powered by our robust in-house technology. These games are hosted on our state-of-the-art Remote Gaming Server (RGS) which is the backbone of its performance and security. It is a long-term play to develop and maintain a RGS that is designed with multiple layers of protection, ensuring the highest standard of data security and integrity in compliance with U.S. regulations. This launch is a testament to our dedication to providing secure, reliable, and immersive gaming experiences,” Wojciech Ziniewicz, Chief Technology Officer at GameCode, said.
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