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Groove peppers pervasive portfolio with Fazi

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4 years ago

October 6, 2022

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Aggregator and platform Groove has integrated gaming provider Fazi, a leading manufacturer of electronic roulette, games content and software. Groove’s expanding gaming portfolio will now be enhanced with more than 100 HTML5 games from Fazi, on top of the thousands already available from GroovePlay, the premier games aggregation platform from Groove.

Founded in 1991, and with over 30 years exposure in the industry, Fazi produces various online products, such as the flagship electronic roulette as well as different types of online casino games with Full HD quality graphics, interesting animations, and exciting new gameplay.

Fazi provides a dazzling assortment of slots, roulette and video poker games, including its most popular titles, Crystal Hot 40, Roulette, Burning Ice Deluxe, Book of Spells, Wild Hot 40; as well as established titles Book of Spells, Heating Ice, Twinkling Hot 40, Book of Spells Deluxe, Heating Ice Deluxe, Buffalo Fortune, Hot Stars, Jazzy Fruits, Jewels Beat, Katanas of Time, Viking Gold, Casino Fruits, and Lolla’s World, amongst others.

Groove is the powerhouse behind a cluster of over 70 operators with a broad geographic presence on five continents.

Groove’s twin pillars of turnkey (GrooveOn) and aggregation (GroovePlay) are delivered under an end-to-end technology umbrella that has seen the company become a reference point for an operator cluster that is supported by one of the strongest technical teams in the industry.

Groove’s award-winning end-to-end technology solution brings the combined service and unsurpassed experience in casino creation, brand management, back office, and UX, combined with digital mastery, clever marketing, and strong capability around writing code to bring business sense to turnkey and game aggregation.

GrooveOn encapsulates the B2B iGaming value-chain providing a holistic set of turnkey technology solutions for multichannel B2B iGaming covering online and mobile gaming across all devices.

GroovePlay has a robust stable of games partners and is adding over 100 new games every month to the ever-expanding list of available titles, ranging from time-worn classics to the latest innovative games to reach the market, covering access to casino games, sportsbook and bingo.

This year Groove celebrates six years of service to operators and continues to deepen relationships with a host of stakeholders from innovative games developers like Fazi to payment providers and all points in-between.

Bojan Mitic, CEO at Fazi, observed: “We’ve often been told that Fazi is a well-loved brand in the online casino world, and we’re delighted that Groove will now share the best of our portfolio with their casino cluster. Groove have always been high on our list of aggregators to partner with and we know we are joining some of the best-known names in the industry.”

Yahale Meltzer, COO at Groove, said: “Groove’s well-balanced and innovative product offering and broad client base has been further enriched through this integration with Fazi, who have demonstrated serial success over three decades. Groove is delivering iGaming software, solutions, content and services to Tier-1 operators as well as more recent brands and we feel that Fazi’s game development experience will be a good fit across all of our cluster.”

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Scientific Games wins seven-year Minnesota Lottery systems modernization deal

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48 minutes ago

April 21, 2026

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Momentum cloud platform to replace legacy tech across retail and digital channels, with an option to extend up to three more years.

Scientific Games has secured a new seven-year contract to modernize the Minnesota Lottery’s technology stack, replacing the lottery’s legacy system across its retail and digital networks. The agreement includes an option to renew for up to three additional years.

Under the deal, Scientific Games will deploy its cloud-based Momentum ecosystem, which the company says is designed to support omnichannel sales and performance. The rollout will include a systems conversion and new technology across the Minnesota Lottery’s retailer network.

“We took an innovative approach to selecting technology that would pave the way to the future and responsibly grow our contributions to programs that positively impact the lives of Minnesotans,” said Adam Prock, Executive Director, Minnesota Lottery. “We were seeking modern technology and a solution focused on service and partnership. Scientific Games was aligned with our vision for growth.”

Scientific Games said Momentum is anchored by its central gaming system, SciTrak Scratch games distribution system, gem | Intelligence retailer licensing and management portal, and INFUSE business intelligence platform. The Minnesota rollout also includes SCiQ digital menu boards, WAVE clerk-operated terminals and PlayCentral self-service machines, plus a second-chance digital promotions solution supported by the company’s CRM program.

Scientific Games said its systems technology has been selected by four North American lotteries in the past 18 months: Minnesota Lottery, Ohio Lottery, New Mexico Lottery and Loto-Québec. The Minnesota Lottery said it has generated more than $4 billion for state programs since 1990, including the environment, education, public safety and health and human services, and problem gambling.

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Scientific Games Technology to Power the Minnesota Lottery’s Omnichannel Sales

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48 minutes ago

April 21, 2026

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Company’s Innovative Tech Solution Selected Based on Partnership and Growth

Scientific Games and the Minnesota Lottery are partnering on a major tech modernization initiative through a new seven-year contract focused on growth. The global lottery company’s new technologies will replace the Minnesota Lottery’s legacy system, delivering industry-leading performance and security to its retail and digital networks. The new technology contract may be renewed for up to three additional years.

Scientific Games will power the Minnesota Lottery with a flexible, cloud-based solution through its Momentum ecosystem—an integrated framework of technologies, applications and services designed to work together to optimize sales performance and drive growth.

“We took an innovative approach to selecting technology that would pave the way to the future and responsibly grow our contributions to programs that positively impact the lives of Minnesotans,” said Adam Prock, Executive Director, Minnesota Lottery. “We were seeking modern technology and a solution focused on service and partnership. Scientific Games was aligned with our vision for growth.”

Scientific Games has become the fastest growing lottery systems provider in the world, with the company’s technology selected by four North American lotteries in the past 18 months, including the Minnesota Lottery, Ohio Lottery, New Mexico Lottery and Loto-Québec. Globally, over the last decade, the company has completed 50+ lottery system implementations and conversions, most recently for the New Mexico Lottery, North Dakota Lottery, Lotto New Zealand and The National Lottery in the UK.

“Scientific Games looks forward to serving the Minnesota Lottery with the highest standards of excellence and all the flexibility a cloud-based ecosystem has to offer,” said John Schulz, President of Americas & Global Instant Products for Scientific Games. “A systems conversion requires a strong partnership and months of cooperation and collaboration. We will work closely with the Minnesota Lottery’s team to deliver another successful go-live, moving the Lottery into a sustainable future.”

The company’s Momentum ecosystem is anchored by its central gaming system, patented SciTrak Scratch games distribution system, gem | Intelligence retailer licensing and management portal and INFUSE business intelligence platform. Scientific Games’ SCiQ digital menu boards, WAVE clerk-operated terminals and PlayCentral self-service machines—which can open new distribution channels—will be installed across the Minnesota Lottery’s retailer network. Additionally, a second-chance digital promotions solution supported by the company’s award-winning CRM program will be included.

Since 1990, the Minnesota Lottery has generated more than $4 billion for state programs, including the environment, education, public safety and health and human services, and problem gambling.

Serving 150 lotteries in 50 countries, Scientific Games is the world’s largest lottery games company, fastest growing lottery systems provider and a leading provider of digital lottery solutions. The company is one of the first lottery companies globally certified by the World Lottery Association as a Responsible Gaming Supplier.

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BetMGM lands first-to-market exclusivity for new AGS Rakin’ Bacon! slots

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13 hours ago

April 20, 2026

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Three-game rollout starts April 20 on BetMGM and Borgata Online Casino, with launches set for May 12 and July 2.

BetMGM has secured exclusive first-to-market rights to upcoming online slot titles from AGS’ Rakin’ Bacon!® franchise, with releases set to roll out across BetMGM and Borgata Online Casino, the company said April 20.

The first title, Rakin’ Bacon! Triple Oink Soda Fountain Fortunes, is available now. Two additional games are scheduled: Rakin’ Bacon! Triple Oink San Shen Zhu on May 12 and Rakin’ Bacon! Fu Zhu Bao Bao on July 2.

“The Rakin’ Bacon! franchise is a proven mainstay on casino floors and online,” said Oliver Bartlett, Senior Vice President of Gaming at BetMGM. “Securing first-to-market rights is a natural extension of the strong relationship we’ve built with top-tier game suppliers like AGS. As a premier online casino destination, it is our commitment to offer players first access to the most anticipated titles.”

BetMGM said Rakin’ Bacon! games have been among its top-performing content, noting that two slot titles from the franchise placed among the platform’s top 15 iGaming offerings in 2025.

Zoe Ebling, Vice President of Interactive at AGS, said, “AGS is focused on bringing the energy of land-based favorites into the digital world in ways that drive real engagement. Our continued partnership with BetMGM and bringing even more Rakin’ Bacon! titles online cements AGS’ commitment to offering standout gaming experiences to players across both platforms.”

More data as follows:

BetMGM newsroom (original release): https://casino.betmgm.com/en/blog/press/ Primary source for the announcement and any follow-up details.
AGS newsroom: https://newsroom.playags.com/ Company source for product and partnership updates on AGS’ interactive content.
New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement: https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/ Regulatory context for online casino operations referenced in Jersey City, NJ.

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