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LOW6 APPOINTS MULTIMEDIA SALES EXPERT CHRISTOPHER YATES TO LEAD NORTH AMERICAN PARTNERSHIPS

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Appointment further strengthens Low6’s expansion in North America; Yates will work closely with Low6 Chief Revenue Officer and Commercial Team, building and bolstering Low6’s partnerships
Low6 Limited Inc (Low6), a leader in sports mobile gamification technology, announced today the appointment of multimedia sales veteran Christopher Yates. With nearly 30 years of experience building businesses and ramping revenue for reputable brands, publishers and young startups, Yates, joins Low6 with immediate effect and will support the company’s Chief Revenue Officer, Ben Barker, to drive its expansion in North America.
 
“We’re delighted to have Chris join the team to spearhead our Sales and Partnerships in North America,” commented Low6 CEO and co-Founder, Jamie Mitchell. “Chris is a proven sports leader, and his experience and relationships within the U.S. will be invaluable to us as we build on our partnerships with the PGA Tour, Learfield, and the Cincinnati Bengals, amongst other significant clients.”

Chris Yates, Low6: “I am thrilled to be joining one of the leaders in Free To Play sports gaming and technology. I have been impressed with the team at Low6 and their ability to develop award winning, innovative and creative solutions that redefine the future of sports mobile gamification.

“Through their ability to harness the power of gamification, combined with leveraging data, Low6 has created a unique and extraordinary opportunity for sports franchises, leagues, sportsbooks, and media outlets worldwide, to engage and monetize their digital fan base. It’s an exciting time in this rapidly evolving space, and I share the team’s enthusiasm to bring unique gaming experiences to partners worldwide.”

Yates’ decorated career in sports, entertainment and gaming include being a lead in Global Partnerships for Feld Entertainment, Tough Mudder, The Women’s Tennis Association and Stardoll Media. The latter of which was successfully merged with Roblox. He also held the position of Vice President, Digital for Time Inc. where he managed a senior Corporate Advertising Sales and Marketing team across all of Time Inc.’s 32 digital properties. His accolades also include launching Nick.com, Nick Games & Sports & NickJR.com for Viacom/MTV Networks.

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INTRALOT Announces New Project with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation for Online Lottery Platform

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INTRALOT S.A. has announced the undertaking of a new project between the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), the sole lottery operator for the Government of British Columbia in Canada, and INTRALOT Inc., its US subsidiary, for the provision of an online lottery platform. The project also includes the digitalization of the existing land-based network.

The solution will be based on the Player X platform, part of the Lotos X ecosystem, and adds to the company’s overall partnership with BCLC, which has been extended until 2028.

INTRALOT is a leading player in a changing world of gaming. With significant experience in looking forward and anticipating emerging trends, the company provides future-proof solutions to regulated lottery and gaming operators around the world.

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Relax Gaming joins forces with PointsBet to strengthen footprint in Ontario

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Relax Gaming, the iGaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, has significantly enhanced its presence in the Ontario market through an agreement with leading Canadian operator, PointsBet.

This partnership reinforces Relax Gaming’s aim to become a standout provider across North America, having already gained early success in Ontario. Relax became one of the first suppliers to deliver content to the region’s players in March 2022, debuting with over 120 games across multiple operators.

PointsBet pride themselves as one of Canada’s leading operators offering unmatched speed, ease of use, and a comprehensive array of pre-game and in-play sports betting options. This is complemented by a top-tier online casino which will now be boosted with the integration of Relax’s portfolio of slots and live dealer options.

With its authentic Canadian approach, PointsBet prioritises technology that minimises external dependencies to maintain control over its platform and has a commitment to responsible gambling best practices, ensuring a safe and secure environment for all players.

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Martin Stålros, CEO at Relax Gaming, said: “Since we launched in Ontario we have enjoyed tremendous success, with our content hitting the sweet spot for the broad range of players in the Canadian province. This partnership with PointsBet will strengthen our presence in the market as the region’s leading operator integrates our rich content portfolio which will engage its player base.”

Scott Vanderwel, Chief Executive Officer at PointsBet, added: “Relax Gaming has established a strong reputation across North America and in Ontario in particular. The impressive range of content that will be integrated into our platform will increase engagement within our online platform and we are delighted to be able to provide more immersive experiences to our audiences.”

Established as one of the industry’s leading B2B suppliers, Relax Gaming was awarded GGA’s Product Launch of the Year in February 2023 for Dream Drop Jackpots. Money Train 3 names the 2023 CasinoBeats Game Developer Awards amongst its 6 Slot of the Year titles, while the brand also won the award for Skill Games Supplier at the 2023 EGR B2B Awards along with the Innovation in Mobile award at the 2023 SBC Awards.

Relax Gaming provides more than 4,000 online casino games, from its high-performing proprietary slots to a significant, varied library of content from hand-picked third-party studios via its partnership programmes.

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Jackpot Digital Receives Approval from the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority

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Jackpot Digital, a leading manufacturer of electronic multiplayer dealerless poker tables, has announced that it has received approval from the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) to act as a registered supplier of gaming supplies and services to regulated casinos in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan.

The approval follows the Company’s news release dated February 6, 2024, announcing the signing of a licensing agreement with the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) to install the Company’s Jackpot Blitz dealerless poker ETGs into SIGA casinos.

SIGA operates seven casinos and Playnow.com in Saskatchewan. At the outset, SIGA proposes to install Jackpot Blitz machines at its Dakota Dunes and Gold Horse Casino properties, located in Saskatoon and Lloydminster, respectively.

Jackpot CEO Jake Kalpakian said: “We are excited to receive approval as a gaming equipment supplier in Saskatchewan. This represents the first major jurisdictional, non-tribal license received by Jackpot during our continuing expansion into the land-based casino market. We have many more license applications underway in the US and other Canadian provinces, which will dramatically impact our ability to accelerate the rollout of Jackpot Blitz across North America.”

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