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Bacta unveils sponsors for 2022 flagship events

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Bacta has unveiled its supporting sponsors for its three flagship events of 2022. The organisations’ invaluable support will help make bacta’s Social Responsibility Exchange (22 November), Annual Convention (23 November) and Parliamentary Reception (23 November) possible.

 

Social Responsibility Exchange – sponsor Claratus Commercial Finance

Bacta will host its annual Social Responsibility Exchange at the County Hall in London on Thursday 22nd November. The event will provide members with an opportunity to share best practice tactics and strategies around Social Responsibility.

The event will be introduced by Elizabeth Speech, chair of bacta’s Social Responsibility Committee. YGAM and GamCare will also be speaking at the event alongside Social Responsibility updates from the Gambling Commission.

Claratus Commercial Finance provides clear, fair and effective finance to small and medium businesses in the UK and are specialists in the Gaming, Amusement & Leisure sectors.

Claratus can assist with the purchases of new and used machines on finance to spread the cost and protect cash-flow. Claratus can also review existing facilities, refinance higher-cost debt or provide working capital for various purposes as well as business loans all at competitive rates.

Simon Clarke, Director of Claratus, said: “As a fair and responsible finance provider with a long term commitment to the industry, we are delighted to support bacta’s Social Responsibility Exchange, which will prove to be a vital event in the industry’s calendar and one which addresses such an important issue.”

 

Bacta’s Annual Convention – sponsor Novomatic

Bacta will hold its Annual Convention at County Hall, London.  In a programme packed with top drawer speakers from politics, business and the wider tourism and gambling sectors, the event provides the focus of industry discussion around the gambling White Paper, tourism, and the future of pubs and clubs.  Following an address from the Gambling Minister, a panel of MPs will debate the future of the industry.  The day concludes with a keynote speech from serial entrepreneur, Luke Johnson.

Kevin Temple, Director of Sales, Novomatic, said: “As a long-term supporter and member of bacta we are pleased to be backing bacta’s annual convention this year.  It has a relevant and exciting programme for the whole industry.”

 

Bacta’s Parliamentary Reception – sponsor Blueprint Operations

Following the Convention in the Houses of Parliament on 23 November. Bacta will also announce the winner of its 2022 awards, which celebrate the very best of the sector. The awards recognise those who have made a unique impact in the industry during the past 12 months, with categories including High Street Hero, Seaside Saviour, Supply Chain Champion, Green Giants and Rising Star.

The judges of the awards include MPs, and the leaders of the Betting and Gaming Council, Brigid Simmonds OBE, UK Hospitality, Kate Nicholls OBE, and bacta CEO John White as well as bacta President, Greg Wood. Potential entrants can apply for the awards on bacta’s website and entries will close next Monday 31st October.

The Event allows the industry to showcase to MPs just some of the entertainment provided by the sector to millions of their constituents each year.  The winner of bacta’s MP seaside selfie competition winner will also be announced.

David Purvis, Managing Director of Blueprint Operations, said: “As a bacta member and supporter, we are delighted to be supporting bacta’s parliamentary reception. Engagement with parliamentarians is at the core of bacta’s mission and we expect the reception to be a great success.”

Bacta CEO, John White thanked all the sponsors of the November events: “I want to say a massive thank you to Claratus, Novomatic and Blueprint for the extremally generous support they have provided.  It is testament both to them and to the industry of which they are part that we have members who recognise the value of what we do and were quick to support us.”

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Hasbro Strikes New Multi-Year Casino Licensing Partnerships

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Hasbro, a leading games, IP, and toy company, announced a new slate of multi-year licensing partnerships aimed at transforming and expanding its most popular brands across the casino category. After a comprehensive review and market evaluation, Hasbro has selected Aristocrat Technologies, Evolution, Galaxy Gaming, and Bally’s as its newest partners in casino licensing. The new partners join existing licensee Sciplay.

The announcement underscores Hasbro’s “Playing to Win” strategy, revealed in February 2025, which focuses on innovation, partnerships, and bringing beloved brands to life across more formats than ever.

“We’re all about play—and that means meeting our fans wherever they are, from the game table to the casino floor. These visionary new partners have the expertise and imagination to reimagine our brands in bold, exciting ways for adult audiences,” said Claire Hunter Gregson, Director of Gaming Relationships.

Hasbro has a nearly 30-year history of licensing its age-appropriate IP to the gambling sector. With this new lineup of partners, the company is expanding access to entertainment experiences that reimagine its brands for a growing base of adult fans and gamers.

Following is the list of partners:

• Aristocrat Technologies – B2B manufacturer land-based slot machines (MONOPOLY)

• Evolution – B2B developer for online slots and live casino (MONOPOLY, Hasbro Games)

• Galaxy Gaming – B2B developer and manufacturer for casino table games (MONOPOLY, YAHTZEE, BATTLESHIP)

• Bally’s – B2C Online casino operator (MONOPOLY)

With new titles launching in January 2026, adult fans will see some of Hasbro’s beloved brands integrated into new and existing casino formats, including land-based gaming slots, online gaming slots, casino table games, and online casinos.

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“Rock the Month”: Spinmatic’s monthly promos to power operator growth

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As summer reaches its peak, so do the opportunities for operators partnering with Spinmatic. The premium Slot developer has launched two new exclusive offers as part of its ongoing Rock the Month campaign – a high-impact promotional series featuring targeted incentives, exclusive discounts and seasonal themes designed to support long-term operator growth.

After a strong debut in July with Fruit Fiesta and Summer Splash, Rock the Month has quickly become a key initiative for many partners, offering unique commercial advantages each month, exclusively to Spinmatic clients.

For August, the provider turns up the heat with two new offers: Summer Crash and Freespin Hype. Both are available to apply for until July 25 and designed to help operators during the summer’s most critical weeks.

This August’s promotions offer Spinmatic’s partners the chance to unlock up to 60% off in Revenue Share, depending on the offer selected. Full activation details – including game selection and placement requirements – are reserved exclusively for Spinmatic’s operator network.

“Our goal with Rock the Month is to bring consistent value to our partners,” said Norbert Mathies, Managing Director at Spinmatic. “We know operators are constantly under pressure to keep players engaged, so with our monthly promotions, we aim to offer something that’s genuinely useful. With two offers available each month, operators can choose the one that best fits their market. At the same time, we’re helping them get more out of their campaigns and explore new games with reduced risk.”

Spinmatic encourages operators and industry stakeholders to stay tuned, as new Rock the Month promotions will continue to be rolled out monthly. For those looking for innovative ways to increase player loyalty and revenue, now is the perfect time to get involved.

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Apollo Funds Complete Acquisitions of International Game Technology’s Gaming & Digital Business and Everi; Combined Enterprise to Operate as IGT

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Apollo 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 affiliates (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 financial 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-first enterprise supported by a people-first culture that values talent, collaboration, and innovation.

“This is a defining moment for our industry. 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 financial 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,” said Nick Khin, Interim CEO 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. We are confident 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,” said Daniel Cohen, Partner at Apollo.

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