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SKYROCKET ACQUIRES “AMERICAN GODS” & ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF SKYROCKET STUDIOS

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4 years ago

November 10, 2021

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Skyrocket Entertainment, has snapped up the international gaming rights to Amazon Prime Video’s smash hit fantasy drama TV series, “American Gods”. Skyrocket will transform this world-renowned brand, into new gaming content and products and migrate them into the worldwide online gambling sector through its newly launched Skyrocket Studios division.

Based on Neil Gaiman’s 2001 namesake novel and initially adapted by Bryan Fuller and Michael Green for the premium cable network, Starz, the Emmy Award nominated “American Gods” is produced by Fremantle and Distributed by Lionsgate Television. Working in collaboration with Bang Bang Games, a leading games studio known for smash hit games such as Deal Or No Deal, Dumb and Dumber and Austin Powers, “American Gods” will be transformed into a feature-rich online gambling Slot game, themed around the battle between Old Gods and New Gods. The game will be packed full of features, including four base game bonuses all played out on expanded reels. For wins with Mad Sweeney’s Lucky Coin, players can choose between OLD GOD FREE SPINS and NEW GOD FREE SPINS. The DIVINE POWER MEGA BONUS delivers huge win potential of up to 5,000 x stake amount.

The deal was struck between Fremantle’s VP Commercial & Licensing, Angela Hueber and Skyrocket CEO, Sean O’Kelly. Production for the game has commenced and is due to be delivered in Q4 2021.

Skyrocket Studios is an all-new games studio focussed on bringing the biggest worldwide brands from the worlds of film, TV, music and sport to the global gaming audiences. The ambition is to deliver up to 20 premium branded Slot games per year. The launch also sees the appointment of former Gibraltar Deputy Head of Gaming, bet365, Adam Howland who boards Head of Sales for Skyrocket Studios. Adam’s specialist experience includes B2B sales at Heineken, rapidly climbing the ranks at gambling giant bet365 from account management to Deputy Head of Gaming, where he was also a non-executive board member.

Skyrocket CEO, Sean O’Kelly, said: “We are excited to launch Skyrocket Studios, the world’s first games studio to specialise solely in premium branded games. ‘American Gods’ is loved by audiences worldwide and we’re thrilled to be opening this up to new audiences through the gaming market. The first of many more super brands to come.”

Launched at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, Skyrocket Entertainment transforms iconic Hollywood feature films and branded intellectual property rights into content for real and social money gaming. The company acquired the international rights to 75 feature films including Rambo, The Expendables, and The Fallen franchise. In 2019 Skyrocket acquired The Games Company to broaden its reach in delivering exciting and standout games.

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GGPoker Brings Back WSOP Super Circuit with Record $180M Guarantee

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10 hours ago

February 24, 2026

Wladimir P.

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GGPoker, the world’s largest online poker platform, is set to host the highly anticipated 2026 WSOP Super Circuit online tournament series, running from March 1 to March 31.

This year’s edition features an unprecedented $180 million in guaranteed prizes, solidifying GGPoker’s reputation as the premier global poker destination.

Players will compete across 18 WSOP Gold Ring events, offering the chance to win one of poker’s most prestigious trophies and significant cash prizes.

Key Events & Highlights:

#5: $525 Mystery Millions [Final Stage] – March 9, $525 buy-in, $10M GTD ($1M Top Bounty)
#13: WSOP Super Circuit MAIN EVENT [Day 2] – March 23, $1,700 buy-in, $15M GTD
#18: GGMillion$ High Roller [Day 2] – March 30, $10K buy-in, $10M GTD

Exclusive Champion Perks
Winners of all 18 Gold Ring events receive:

A $5K WSOP Paradise package
Recognition on the official WSOP Rankings leaderboard

$3 Million in Free Ticket Drops
Participants in any WSOP Super Circuit event can win WSOP Express tickets, $5K Ring Passes, or $10K Bracelet Passes. Tickets will be awarded randomly throughout the series, totaling $3 million in free prizes.

Live Coverage
Final tables for the Main Event (#13) and High Roller (#18) will be streamed live on GGPoker.TV and YouTube, hosted by Jeff Gross, with commentary by Daniel Negreanu for the High Roller.

Player and Ambassador Excitement
Daniel Negreanu said: “The 2026 WSOP Super Circuit at GGPoker is absolutely massive. With $180M in total guarantees, including $15M Main Event and $10M Mystery Millions, it’s the perfect time to compete for record-breaking prizes.”

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PopOK Gaming Unveils Macaco Millionario Dual-Grid Slot

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11 hours ago

February 24, 2026

Wladimir P.

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PopOK Gaming has launched Macaco Millionario, a vibrant online slot inspired by Chinese symbolism and designed with an innovative double-grid bonus feature.

Rich red and gold visuals, lucky symbols, and a playful Macaco character combine to deliver a visually engaging and rewarding gaming experience.

The game features a 5×3 layout with 30 fixed paylines and two types of Wilds, including Double Wilds that count as two symbols for higher winning potential. The Double Fortune Free Spins round introduces an extra 5×3 reel set, allowing players to spin two grids simultaneously. Wins across both grids trigger multipliers up to x20, and retriggers extend the bonus for bigger payouts.

With a maximum multiplier of x1,732, Macaco Millionario delivers exciting bonus features, including Free Spins, Double Free Spins, Double Win Multipliers, Extra Spins, and a jackpot option. The game offers an RTP of 96.56% and supports bets from EUR 0.02 to EUR 100, fully optimized for web and mobile play. Multi-language support includes English, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, and Hindi.

“Macaco Millionario blends cultural familiarity with a unique bonus structure that delivers thrilling moments in every spin,” said Tsovinar Elchyan, Head of Partnerships at PopOK Gaming. “The double-grid feature sets it apart from traditional slots, offering operators and players something truly innovative.”

The slot is now live and available for integration across all platforms supporting PopOK Gaming content. Operators interested in adding Macaco Millionario to their portfolios can contact PopOK Gaming directly.

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Scientific Games Appoints Rich Wasserman as Senior Vice President of Product Engineering

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11 hours ago

February 24, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Scientific Games has appointed Rich Wasserman as Senior Vice President of Product Engineering, reinforcing its commitment to advancing lottery systems technology and digital innovation.

Based in Atlanta, the global lottery provider continues to expand its technology leadership as one of the fastest-growing suppliers of retail and digital lottery solutions worldwide.

Leadership Experience from Amazon, Facebook and Stitch Fix

Wasserman brings more than 20 years of experience leading engineering, data science and product teams across high-performance technology platforms.

He previously held senior leadership roles at:

Amazon
Facebook
Stitch Fix

At Stitch Fix, he served as Vice President of Engineering and Data Science, leading automation, AI-driven systems and platform optimization initiatives. Wasserman holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and a Computer Science degree from the University at Buffalo.

Driving Innovation Across Global Lottery Platforms

In his new role, Wasserman will oversee Product Engineering across Scientific Games’ global portfolio serving more than 150 government-regulated lotteries. His responsibilities include advancing:

Retail lottery systems
Digital lottery platforms
Hardware and software innovation
Data analytics and AI capabilities
Consumer engagement technologies

CEO Pat McHugh stated that Wasserman’s experience scaling AI-powered platforms at world-class technology firms will help accelerate innovation and deliver next-generation lottery solutions focused on sustainable growth.

Strengthening Lottery Technology Leadership

Scientific Games continues to invest in technology, analytics and digital transformation to enhance consumer experiences across retail and online lottery channels. The appointment underscores the company’s strategy to integrate advanced analytics and machine learning into its global lottery ecosystem.

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