Bragg proprietary and exclusive games to launch across Bally’s online casino brands; Select exclusive games from Bally’s third-party studios to be distributed via Bragg

Bragg Gaming Group, announced that it has entered into an expansive iGaming content development partnership with Bally’s Interactive, the digital arm of Bally’s Corporation. Pursuant to the agreement, Bally’s Interactive online brands such as Virgin Casino, JackpotJoy and Vera&John, will launch content from Bragg’s proprietary slots studios, including Atomic Slot Lab and Indigo Magic, as well as from a range of exclusive proprietary and third-party titles from Bragg’s existing and future portfolio.

In addition, Bragg will distribute titles on an exclusive basis via the Company’s Remote Game Server (“RGS”) from a select number of Bally’s Interactive’s third-party partner studios marking a new and exclusive distribution channel for iGaming content from certain developers including Gaming Arts and King Show Games.

The arrangement significantly increases the diversity of the content Bragg features in key regulated markets such as the UK and in the U.S. and with an option for more studios to be added to the partnership.

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Yaniv Sherman, Chief Executive Officer of Bragg Gaming Group, said: “Bally’s Interactive, and before that Gamesys, has a well-earned reputation for recognizing quality game development studios that offer content differentiation that attracts players, a key driver of player engagement across globally regulated iGaming markets.

“By bringing proprietary content from our Atomic Slot Lab and Indigo Magic studios, as well as games from our exclusive third-party portfolio, to Bally’s Interactive online brands in different jurisdictions around the world, we are expanding the reach of our most popular games that also offer us our best economic returns.

“In addition, with this partnership we are significantly growing our portfolio of high-quality, exclusive third-party titles which we expect will further strengthen our profile in key regulated markets.

“We look forward to working closely with the Bally’s Interactive team to establish market and brand-specific game launch roadmaps that will bring more players the content they favor.”

Robeson Reeves, President of Interactive at Bally’s Corporation, said: “Bragg’s ability to offer games at speed and with simplicity into new markets is strategically important for us and we’re delighted to enter into this new partnership with a group that is quickly becoming one of the industry leaders.

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“Both Bally’s Interactive and Bragg have enjoyed strong growth in recent months and share similar ideals in terms of providing high-caliber entertainment with care, making this an alliance we’re very confident will lead to great mutual success.”

The Cleveland Browns and Bally’s Interactive, a division of Bally’s Corporation, announced a long-term partnership that features various fan-focused elements and establishes the gaming leader as an official sports betting partner of the team.

Pending appropriate licensing and regulatory approvals, the collaboration will be highlighted by a branded lounge at FirstEnergy Stadium, the launch of the mobile Bally Bet Sportsbook app in Ohio, and free-to-play gaming opportunities for fans in the state.

“In addition to their incredible resources and expertise, Bally’s Interactive has the fan-first mindset that is consistent with our focus and pivotal to creating successful, fully-integrated sports betting experiences, and we look forward to supporting Bally’s efforts to provide these innovative opportunities to Browns fans and all sports fans in Ohio in the near future. As we continue to work closely with sports betting regulators in our state to ensure a responsible and timely launch, we are excited and confident that our partnership with Bally’s will ultimately offer industry-leading benefits to fans throughout Cleveland and Ohio,” said Haslam Sports Group Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Dave Jenkins.

“We are excited to partner with such a historic pro football franchise to secure sports betting market access in Ohio, and bring to its fan base more ways to engage through our online gaming platforms. The Browns’ stadium and gameday atmosphere provide a great opportunity for us to showcase our Bally Bet Sportsbook app and Bally Play products in Ohio,” Adi Dhandhania, Chief Operating Officer of North America for Bally’s Interactive, said.

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The Browns and Bally’s are currently identifying the location and specific fan accommodations for the Bally-themed lounge at FirstEnergy Stadium, details for which will be finalized in the coming months. In accordance with all applicable regulations, Browns fans ages 21 and up will have the ability to enjoy an exciting collective sports betting experience within the new space on gamedays while watching on-field action from across the league.

As the team’s designated sports betting operator, pending appropriate licensing and regulatory approvals, Bally’s will launch a mobile sports betting app for fans to place wagers on sporting events anywhere in the stadium and throughout Ohio. Additionally, the partnership will encompass a variety of fan engagement activations, including unique digital content and an engaging free-to-play predictor game, which will give registered users the opportunity to earn special Browns-themed non-cash promotional prizes.

More details on the partnership and fan activations will be available soon. With sports betting anticipated to be operational in Ohio by January 1, 2023, the Browns and Bally’s are preparing to have all partnership elements fully accessible to fans on the first officially permitted date.