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BetTech Ecosystem Report Offers Upbeat Assessment of Sports Betting and iGaming Industry, With Growth Continuing Across All Sectors

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Spotlight Sports Group has launched the 2023 edition of ‘BetTech Ecosystem,’ a research guide revealing the major suppliers across the sports betting and iGaming industry.

Spotlight Sports Group (SSG), a global technology, content, and media company specializing in sports betting and fantasy sports, has today released its third edition of the sports betting industry ‘BetTech Ecosystem 2023’, a comprehensive report that provides the sports betting and iGaming industries with a deeper understanding of regulated betting markets globally.

The 2023 report takes a deep dive into current trends worldwide. The accompanying visual is broken down into six sections that comprise the key supplier areas of the sports betting and iGaming industries: Content, Platform Providers, Trading, E-Commerce, iGaming, and Data. The accompanying visual offers an overarching view of the key suppliers across the 42 subsections that make up the BetTech Ecosystem.

This comprehensive study was conducted internally by a team of Spotlight Sports Group researchers with the support of independent industry experts. The research focuses on the regulated European and North American markets.

The 2023 edition has expanded to include 375 companies, with 80 new entrants and a total growth of 17% YoY. The number of service providers in each segment is as follows:

Content: 149 (New providers added to the 2023 BetTech Ecosystem +9% YOY)
iGaming: 104 (+28% YOY)
Platform Provider: 64 (+36% YOY)
E-commerce: 64 (+31% YOY)
Trading: 43 (+34% YOY)
Data: 77 (+15% YOY)

New this year is an accompanying webinar hosted by SBC entitled BetTech Ecosystem: the State of Play in Sports Betting and iGaming Globally, to be presented on May 2nd. The panel will feature Spotlight Sports Group’s US Managing Director, Harry von Behr, Eric Frank, CEO of Odds On Compliance, Robin Chhabra, CEO Tekkorp Capital and Wayne Kimmel, Managing Partner, SeventySix Capital. Red Knot Communications’ co-founder Camilla Wright will moderate. The webinar can be accessed here.

Discussing the third edition of the BetTech Ecosystem Report, Spotlight Sports Group US Managing Director Harry von Behr said: “The BetTech Ecosystem Report has become an essential project not only for us at SSG but the industry as a whole. It is the only report of its kind that takes a deep look at the whole industry while also acknowledging the companies that help make the industry what it is. We’re proud of the praise the first two editions of the report received, and we look forward to sharing this year’s expanded version.”

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Maintenance Worker of 25 years Hits $200,758 Jackpot on Leprechaun Luck at Winaday Casino

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Winaday Casino is celebrating a life-changing win after long-time player Scott O., a maintenance worker of 25 years, hit a massive $200,758.55 jackpot while playing Leprechaun Luck in the early hours of January 29.

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Blueprint Gaming releases Game of Thrones™ slot, kicking off HBO’s multi-title epic

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Blueprint Gaming™ has launched its eagerly awaited Game of Thrones™ slot, marking one of the studio’s most important IP acquisitions yet and a key achievement in its ongoing plan to connect globally recognized entertainment brands with advanced, modern slot mechanics.

Created in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, the launch marks the initial installment in an extensive multi-game plan influenced by HBO’s Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon worlds.

Few modern franchises have made as significant a cultural impression as Game of Thrones. Its ten-year run on television created an international following, received critical praise, and achieved record viewership, while House of the Dragon has further developed George R.R. Martin’s universe for a new audience. Blueprint’s upcoming title seeks to encapsulate this magnitude with a comprehensive feature set that immerses players in the political unrest and power conflicts of Westeros.

Central to the design is Conquer the Houses, a progressive system focused on four legendary families, each providing a unique Collect-style modifier. The Night’s Watch gathers all apparent cash values; House Stark secures symbols and updates the grid; House Baratheon adjusts reels to create cash stacks and activate respins; and House Lannister enhances visible values with the possibility of adding extra symbols. House Targaryen finishes the collection, gathering all reel values prior to activating repeat respins on non-Collect reels for increased winning opportunities.

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The main Iron Throne Spins feature grants 10 free spins with all activated Collect features in play. Gather symbols to earn extra spins and multipliers, and with sufficient advancement, activate a x10 cash-prize multiplier to heighten both excitement and payout possibilities.

The launch showcases Blueprint’s dedication to combining major entertainment licenses with math-based gameplay tailored for modern online users. By acquiring and evolving one of television’s most iconic franchises, the studio keeps showcasing its talent for transforming cultural symbols into commercially meaningful slot experiences characterized by depth, progression, and mechanical sophistication.

More titles from both the Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon realms will be introduced as part of Blueprint’s custom series, broadening the legacy of Westeros throughout the iGaming world and providing operators with a launch of exceptional size and importance.

Charlie Jacka, Head of Product at Blueprint Gaming™, said: “Few modern series have captured global audiences in the way Game of Thrones has. For this first game, we wanted to reflect the scale and intensity of the licence through layered mechanics and strong progression.

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Pragmatic Play Elevates Arcade Roster with the Im-Peck-Able Chicken+

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Pragmatic Play, a prominent content provider for the iGaming sector, has enhanced its arcade collection with the debut of Chicken+, a retro-themed game showcasing fast-paced action and significant winning opportunities.

Brought to existence with retro 8-bit visuals, the game tests players to evade approaching vehicles and various dangers, leading the chicken safely over the road.

With each lane successfully cleared, the win multiplier increases. Players can withdraw their earnings whenever they choose or try to navigate all lanes for the top reward, but a single random mishap concludes the round as a defeat. Players are able to view the possible winnings and the likelihood of success in reaching each lane to aid in their decision-making.

There are four levels of risk – Easy, Mid, Hard, and Daredevil. Raising the level reduces the number of lanes per round and increases the volatility, enhancing the maximum win potential from 24x in Easy mode to over 3,000,000x in Daredevil.

Blending nostalgic visuals with an eccentric theme, a user-friendly interface, and rapid betting rounds, Chicken+ meets the increasing demand for engaging, fast-paced games.

The title signifies the newest entry in Pragmatic Play’s continually growing arcade collection, succeeding the launches of Plinko+, Spire+, and Mines+.

Sharon McHugh, Director of Public Relations at Pragmatic Play, said: “Chicken+ blends retro charm with simple, high-engagement mechanics. With configurable risk levels and significant win potential, it stands out as another compelling addition to Pragmatic Play’s diverse arcade portfolio, inviting players to test their nerve and cross the road.”

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