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MORE DEAL OR NO DEAL LOTTERY GAMES AND EVENTS COMING TO PLAYERS FROM SCIENTIFIC GAMES

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2 years ago

October 11, 2022

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Scientific Games has extended a long-term license partnership with Banijay Brands for instant scratch and digital lottery games across 24 territories for the popular DEAL OR NO DEAL TV gameshow brand. Scientific Games most recently launched DEAL OR NO DEAL lottery games in Canada, France, New Zealand and the U.S. The new agreement includes these markets, with the addition of Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Lithuania, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, and Switzerland.

Scientific Games’ longstanding relationship with Banijay Brands, the commercial arm of international content producer and distributor, Banijay, and the DEAL OR NO DEAL license spans 16 years and more than 110 lottery games globally to date.

Lex Scott, Commercial Director for Banijay Brands, said, “Banijay is home to some of the most recognizable brands on the planet, and we only work with the best partners to grow our IP beyond the screen. Scientific Games has long been a trusted collaborator for us, and the creative and innovative way it works with DEAL OR NO DEAL proves incredibly popular around the world.”

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Scientific Games innovated an industry-first DEAL OR NO DEAL Linked Games lottery winners’ event in 2007, which sent 100+ players from across the U.S. to Hollywood for a TV game show-like experience. Since then, Scientific Games has produced three exciting DEAL OR NO DEAL winners’ events for more than 230 lottery winners from across the U.S.

Scientific Games currently offers the world’s largest portfolio of lottery licensed properties featuring more than 100 TV gameshow, pop culture, nostalgia, sports, and other entertainment brands.

Kyle Rogers, Vice President of North American Instant Products for Scientific Games, said, “Working with the iconic DEAL OR NO DEAL TV gameshow brand to create the global lottery industry’s first linked instant game was just the beginning of Scientific Games’ successful journey with our Linked Games products. And now we look forward to a bright future for the brand in the lottery sector, particularly as retail and digital lottery channels converge. DEAL OR NO DEAL is the perfect brand for that path.”

Scientific Games provides retail and digital games, technology, analytics and services to 130 lotteries in 50 countries around the globe. The company is the world’s largest instant games creator, producer and services provider in the world, with products generating more than 70% of global instant game retail sales.

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Marc Burroughes appointed Chief Commercial Officer Casino at EveryMatrix

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8 hours ago

April 8, 2025

George Miller

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Marc Burroughes has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of EveryMatrix’s Casino division, driven by CasinoEngine, the group’s flagship integration platform powering global tier-1 operators to record growth.

Burroughes has spent close to two decades in the iGaming industry including senior roles at IGT, Light & Wonder and OpenBet with extensive commercial experience setting strategies and managing tier-1 customers in integrating content from leading game studios, platforms and aggregation solutions.

Reporting to casino business unit CEO Stian Enger, he will be responsible for commercial strategy across EveryMatrix’s CasinoEngine business unit that generated €2.8 billion in Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) for customers in 2024, processing more than 73 billion game rounds.

His new CCO role involves a multitude of responsibilities including defining and setting the commercial strategy for CasinoEngine; delivering the forthcoming EngageSuite ecosystem to existing and new clients; working closely with the SlotMatrix and EveryMatrix Games teams to help customers move to a full platform solution and more.

Ebbe Groes, Group CEO and Co-Founder, EveryMatrix, said: “Marc has a strong track record working in senior positions for some of the industry’s major providers and delivering premium casino solutions for tier-1 brands.

“As we continue to grow at pace, and as our casino business unit goes from strength-to-strength, we’re looking to accelerate this even further in the months and years ahead under Marc’s commercial leadership.”

Marc Burroughes, CCO, Casino, EveryMatrix, said: “When the opportunity came to join EveryMatrix on their journey to rapid growth there was only one answer I could give.

“The group’s casino division is among the best I’ve seen in my 17 years in the industry and it still has room to significantly grow. I want to maximise all the opportunities we’ve identified and I’m confident we can achieve some big targets.”

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Logifuture enters Mexico as Zoom Soccer via Aristocrat Interactive partnership

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8 hours ago

April 8, 2025

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Logifuture, a leading supplier of award-winning iGaming products, has entered the Mexican market with Zoom Soccer, via its partnership with Aristocrat Interactive.

Zoom Soccer is a one-of-a-kind 24/7 virtual sports feed that delivers ultra-realistic, fully simulated matches and outcomes, featuring teams and leagues designed to feel familiar to fans. Built to complement real football offerings, it provides a non-stop, immersive betting experience.

With over 30,000 additional pre-match and in-play betting events each month, Zoom Soccer ensures sportsbooks stay engaging – not just during off-seasons but also during quieter moments of the day or week when real football options are limited. Thanks to existing partner integrations, it attracts tens of millions of bets every month.

The integration of Zoom Soccer is facilitated by Logifuture’s existing collaboration with Aristocrat Interactive. Through Aristocrat’s digital gaming platform, Logifuture is bringing its sophisticated products to millions of players across emerging markets, including Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America and Central America.

Niccolo Cassettari, Chief Business Development Officer at Logifuture, said : “We’re thrilled that sports fans in Mexico will now be able to experience Zoom Soccer, our 24/7 feed of virtual leagues built for sportsbook users. Offering both pre-match and in-play betting, it delivers an experience that closely mirrors real football, keeping users always engaged.

“As the demand for engaging nonstop sports content grows, this integration helps operators deliver. With a broader pre-match lineup and a live section constantly packed with soccer events, Zoom Soccer enhances the sportsbook experience for customers in Mexico.”

Morten Hauge, Head of Sports at Aristocrat Interactive iGaming & Sports, said: “Our partnership with Logifuture allows us to bring innovative and engaging virtual sports experiences to new audiences.

“The addition of Zoom Soccer in Mexico is a great example of how we’re expanding our digital portfolio to meet the growing demand for high-quality, immersive betting content. We’re excited to see how players respond and look forward to continued collaboration with Logifuture.”

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Playson powers ahead in Europe with Fenikss partnership

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9 hours ago

April 8, 2025

George Miller

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Award-winning slots provider delivers array of top-performing titles to Latvian operator via Relax Gaming’s aggregation platform

Playson, the accomplished digital entertainment supplier, has continued to cement its impressive European market presence after launching its games portfolio with Latvian operator Fenikss.

Operating under the industry renowned NOVOMATIC group, Fenikss is one of Latvia’s leading operators with a vast online and land-based slot offering and comprehensive sportsbook.

The agreement sees Playson support Fenikss’ commercial ambitions and expansion strategy with the supplier’s leading titles, including Royal Coins 2: Hold and Win, Book of Gold: Multichance, and Royal Joker: Hold and Win, now available on the operator’s website.

Playson continues to strengthen its European footprint and the latest integration, facilitated by Relax Gaming’s aggregation platform, underlines the supplier’s commitment to establishing itself within highly mature regulated markets.

Blanka Homor, Sales Director at Playson, said: “We are pleased to enjoy further growth in Europe with this exciting partnership with Fenikss, who will benefit from an array of our strongest performing titles.

“We are confident Fenikss’ significant Latvian presence, combined with our stimulating and graphically driven slots, will lead to impressive business growth.

Martins Opmanis, Head of I-Gaming Department at Fenikss, said: “Playson’s slots continue to be in high demand across Europe and we are delighted to host a selection of their titles on our online platform.

“We are confident they will complement our diverse offering perfectly and look forward to watching this collaboration flourish.”

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