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SeventySix Capital Unveils Sports Advisory Venture

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SeventySix Capital, the sports venture capital company that invests in sports tech, esports and sports betting companies, announces its SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory venture (“Sports Advisory”). It advises top sports executives, leagues, organizations and athletes across the evolving landscape of sports management with a focus on esports, sports betting, media and social responsibility.

The Sports Advisory will be led by sports industry veteran, Dan Bravato, whose diverse background includes Van Wagner Sports, Dan Gilbert’s Family of Companies, Manchester City, and most recently, his own agency, Pitch 15 Sports Group. Bravato’s experience across the team, agency, brand, and startup sectors of the sports industry strongly positions him to lead the entire portfolio of practice areas.

“The mission of this organization aligns perfectly with the trajectory of the sports industry,” said Bravato. “SeventySix Capital’s experience across these sectors, coupled with our managing directors and alliance partners’ collective expertise, has us poised to help organizations and executives be on the forefront of this sports revolution.”

To date, the Sports Advisory has attracted industry experts to lead as Managing Directors for various practice areas. Leading the esports practice will be Bravato’s co-founder of Pitch 15 Sports Group, Chris Yortsos, whose esports agency has worked with esports franchises/teams, traditional sports leagues and brands. Evan Davis, former Vice President and General Counsel of Rivers Philadelphia Casino, will lead the sports betting practice. General Partner of SeventySix Capital and former NBC, Comcast and Altice executive, Michael Schreiber, will lead the media practice along with Managing Director Rick Alessandri, formerly of ESPN, Univision and currently part of Turnkey Sports.

In addition to the practice leaders, the Sports Advisory is partnering with renowned business executives to help advise its client roster.

This list includes:

Joanne Pasternack, Senior Advisor, Social Responsibility
-President and Chief Impact Officer of Oliver+Rose and Former Vice President of Community Relations for the Golden State Warriors and San Francisco 49ers

Eric D. Darr Ph.D., Senior Advisor, Esports
-President of Harrisburg University

Len Perna, Alliance Partner
-Turnkey Sports, Chairman and CEO

Lovell Walker, Alliance Partner
-Founder of Onward and formerly MGM Head of Esports

Aljit Joy, Operating Partner
-Founder of Cirquare and formerly the founder of Comcast Innovation Labs

Ari Roitman, Alliance Partner
-Pivot Sports Group and formerly of the Philadelphia Eagles and Major League Baseball

“As one of the leading venture capital investors in the sports industry, we have a window into what is happening next,” stated Wayne Kimmel, Managing Partner of SeventySix Capital and Chairman of Sports Advisory. “The Sports Advisory business has enabled us to activate our vast network of experts and work with sports leagues, teams, universities, athletes and media companies to become their trusted advisor and help them be one step ahead of their competition. Like on the venture capital side of the business, our Sports Advisory team led by Dan Bravato, is composed of passionate, smart, and nice people who want to change the world.”

 

About SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory

SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory is a sports consulting group of experts focused on bringing the emerging innovations and technology to sports executives, leagues, organizations and athletes. The Sports Advisory works side by side with these change makers across the evolving landscape of sports, including esports, sports betting, media and social responsibility.

About SeventySix Capital

SeventySix Capital is a sports tech venture capital company that invests in passionate, smart and nice entrepreneurs who are launching game-changing tech startups in the sports tech, esports and sports betting industries.

SeventySix Capital’s Athlete Venture Group allows players to invest, learn, and work directly with top sports tech startups and entrepreneurs. The firm aims to bridge the gap between athletes, entrepreneurs, and investors by creating opportunities for athletes to become tech investors and for entrepreneurs to access the financial and social capital that professional athletes have to offer.

Additionally, SeventySix Capital has a strategic partnership with Rubicon Talent, a sports marketing and talent agency based in New York City with a wide range of clients including NFL and NBA stars, Hall of Famers, MVPs, Heisman Trophy winners, Olympic icons, media personalities, and celebrity chefs. Click here to learn more about SeventySix Capital.

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SkillOnNet Goes Live with Ready Play Gaming Across Ontario, Mexico and Canada

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Ready Play Gaming now live on SkillOnNet network with more jurisdictions to follow

Global entertainment brand SkillOnNet has successfully launched Ready Play Gaming’s slot portfolio across Canada, Ontario, and Mexico, with additional international markets scheduled to follow later this year.

Players at SkillOnNet’s portfolio of cutting-edge iGaming sites, such as PlayOJO, PlayUZU, Slingo, Mega Casino and LuckyNiki, can now enjoy Ready Play Gaming’s premium quality online slot games, which are designed to deliver immersive entertainment through engaging gameplay, longer-session appeal and community driven fun.

These include the company’s signature Reel Jackpots series, with games like Reel Bingo and Reel Triple – “soft slot” experiences crafted for the bingo generation.

Operating under the brand promise, “Ready Play Gaming. Immerse yourself!” the studio combines creative game design, engaging mechanics and striking visuals to create content tailored for modern casino audiences.

SkillOnNet is a multiple award-winning market leader in some of the most competitive gaming markets worldwide. The company operates numerous iGaming sites, each catering to unique player preferences and regional market demands.

Jani Kontturi at SkillOnNet said: “We are proud to welcome Ready Play Gaming as we continue to strengthen our global content offering with innovative and high-performing studio partners. In a crowded market, they’ve focused on building games with personality and strong entertainment value, and we believe that’s exactly the kind of content today’s players respond to.

Christoph Härtel, COO at Ready Play Gaming said: “Partnering with SkillOnNet is a major milestone for Ready Play Gaming as we continue to expand our international footprint. SkillOnNet’s strong presence in regulated markets and extensive operator network make them an ideal partner to help bring our games to even more players globally.”

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CasinoCanada partners with LolaJack Casino to expand Canadian visibility

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CasinoCanada.com has entered into a partnership with LolaJack Casino to increase brand visibility and direct traffic to the platform in the Canadian market, the companies said.

Under the agreement, CasinoCanada will produce and distribute content about LolaJack Casino, including its gaming catalogue, platform features, and operational details. The content will be published in CasinoCanada’s review, comparison, and informational sections, with the stated aim of attracting and redirecting user traffic.

CasinoCanada is a Canada-focused online casino guide operated by SEOBROTHERS.

Eugene Ravdin, Head of PR at SEOBROTHERS, said: “We are pleased to support LolaJack Casino in strengthening its presence in the Canadian market. This partnership is aimed at driving relevant traffic to the platform through CasinoCanada’s content and distribution channels.”

LolaJack Casino is operated by WinLeads and was established in 2026.

The platform operates under a Costa Rican licence issued to Tafico Ltd. Alfie, Affiliate Manager at WinLeads, said: “We are delighted to team up with CasinoCanada to strengthen our brand visibility across Canada. This partnership aligns perfectly with our goal to deliver a top-tier gaming experience to Canadian players through a trusted informational guide.”

The companies said Canadian users have access to a gaming library of more than 11,000 titles from 107 software providers, including Pragmatic Play, Playson, Mascot Gaming, and Hacksaw Gaming.

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Playson strengthens North American footprint with Caesars Entertainment partnership

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Launch brings slot studio’s award-winning portfolio to an increased player base across Ontario

 Playson, the accomplished digital entertainment supplier, has secured its latest partnership in Ontario with Caesars Entertainment, bringing a new portfolio of titles to Caesars Palace Online Casino, Horseshoe Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino.

The agreement will see Playson elevate the industry-renowned operator’s comprehensive online slot collection with an array of top-performing releases from its Hold and Win library, integrated via Light & Wonder’s aggregation platform.

Titles including 4 Pots Riches: Hold and Win, Thunder Coins: Hold and Win and Diamonds Power XXL: Hold and Win will enable players across the province to enjoy feature-led, captivating gameplay experiences, which have already proven successful since Playson first entered the market in 2022.

Playson’s latest tie-up highlights the international recognition of its brand, with its extensive portfolio continuing to drive long-term value for operators worldwide.

Ben Wood, CCO at Playson, said: “Caesars Digital is a prestigious entertainment brand and this partnership reinforces our commitment to deliver player-favourite content to the world’s leading casino operators. We look forward to bringing our proven portfolio to an increased number of players across Ontario and continue strengthening our North American footprint.”

Ricardo Cornejo Rivas, Vice President of Online Gaming at Caesars Digital, said: “The addition of Playson’s established portfolio of titles broadens the online casino offering for our players in Ontario. This partnership reflects our ongoing focus on advancing the online casino experience across our platforms.”

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