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Scientific Games Scores Deal with NBA for Lottery Scratch Games in US
Scientific Games continues to light up the company’s licensed properties portfolio with another big win. National Basketball Association (NBA)-licensed instant scratch games are now available to U.S. lotteries through Scientific Games, bringing the fan-passionate brand of professional basketball to their players.
As part of the new, multi-year agreement, Scientific Games will work with U.S. lotteries to help create custom second-chance promotions and experiential prizes to amplify their NBA-themed scratch games. Lotteries can also work with local NBA teams in their states to create team-specific games through sponsorships.
The Massachusetts Lottery, perennially ranked No. 1 worldwide for instant scratch game sales, is the first to feature an NBA-branded scratcher under the Scientific Games agreement. The Lottery launched an NBA Champion Boston Celtics-themed game on November 19 with the 2024-25 NBA season in full swing. With total sales of $1.6 billion since the introduction of its first sports-themed ticket in 2006, the Mass Lottery is also ranked No. 1 in the U.S. for retail sales in this category.
“The Celtics are one of the most iconic franchises in all of sports and we are thrilled to commemorate their most recent championship with a ticket that offers their passionate fanbase the opportunity to win up to one million dollars and a variety of experiential and merchandise prizes,” said Mark William Bracken, Executive Director of the Massachusetts State Lottery.
The NBA has a rich tradition of game-changing plays, storied rivalries and team dynasties. It is the most innovative league in sports, helping drive the growth of the sport around the globe. The NBA comprises 30 teams in North America, 29 based in major U.S. cities and one in Canada.
Tina Hoover, VP Licensing for Scientific Games, said: “We are excited to welcome the NBA back into the lottery category. The NBA has a loyal and passionate fanbase, which makes the brand perfect for lottery games that appeal to players in communities across a state. Each game can be customized to a lottery’s home market. Best of all, sales from the games will benefit the lottery’s good cause programs in those same communities.”
In fiscal year 2024, licensed branded games created by Scientific Games for North American lotteries represented USD $2.6 billion in retail sales.
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SpringbokCasino.co.za Reveals ‘Wild Oscars’ Winners and 25 Free Spins on Oz Golden Trail
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Big Daddy Gaming® goes live with casino games aggregator St8
Big Daddy Gaming® has entered a content distribution partnership with St8, a fast-growing casino aggregator with a strong footprint across regulated European markets and a recent expansion into Canada.
Under the agreement, Big Daddy Gaming’s early portfolio will be integrated into St8’s single-API platform, providing operators with seamless access to the studio’s distinctive Reel Fun. Real Value. content offering.
This partnership is part of Big Daddy Gaming’s ongoing commercial momentum, supporting the newly launched studio’s expansion into key regulated European markets.
As part of the rollout, St8 will onboard an initial selection of Big Daddy Gaming’s early titles, including Going Ape, Legacy of Desperados, and Redneck Dynamite, all featuring high-impact mechanics designed to maximize operator value.
Leveraging St8’s established presence in multiple regulated markets and reputation for fast, stable integrations, the partnership offers Big Daddy Gaming® a scalable distribution channel to accelerate its European growth strategy.
Erland Hellström, CEO at Big Daddy Gaming®, said: “Partnering with St8 is a big step forward for us at this early stage. Their compliance credentials and strong operator network make them an ideal aggregator to help deliver our content to the right markets quickly and reliably. We are delighted to be working together and look forward to seeing our first titles go live through St8’s platform.”
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ELA Games Strengthens Danish Market Presence via Stake.dk Tie-Up
The partnership enhances ELA’s European strategy, bringing its high-quality creative portfolio to an important market.
ELA Games is excited to reveal a significant collaboration with Stake.dk, the Danish division of the globally recognized betting brand, Stake. The agreement will incorporate the creative excellence and strong performance of ELA Games’ expanding portfolio into the Stake.dk platform, enhancing the operator’s localized content selection.
With this collaboration, Stake.dk players will receive instant access to ELA Games’ distinctive “WinPot” features and narrative-based slots. The integration features the studio’s best-selling games alongside the visually captivating journey, Wealth of Legends. This partnership allows Stake’s Danish clients to access the same high-quality, engaging content that is contributing to ELA Games’ achievements throughout Europe.
Collaborating with a brand as internationally acknowledged as Stake marks a significant achievement in ELA’s growth approach, confirming its status as a preferred provider for Tier-1 operators in regulated markets such as Denmark.
“At Stake Denmark we are thrilled to welcome ELA Games as we continue to elevate our offering to the Danish market. Our goal has always been to provide local players with a world-class gaming experience, and integrating ELA Games’ high-performance portfolio, including fan favorites like Wealth of Legends is a major step toward that. Their unique mechanics and immersive storytelling perfectly complement our brand’s innovative edge, and we look forward to seeing our players engage with this exciting new content,” said Peter Eugen Clausen, Managing Director of Stake.dk
Marharyta Yerina, Managing Director of ELA Games, added: “Stake is one of the most bold and recognizable names in our industry, so launching with Stake.dk is a massive achievement for us. We know their players expect fast-paced, high-quality action, which is exactly what titles like It’s Shark Time and Cash of Gods deliver. We are thrilled to bring our vision of immersive gaming to their expanding Danish community.”
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