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Maverick Games scores Pinnacle Solution partnership
Isle of Man-licensed crypto operator enhances its sportsbook offering with multi-award-winning odds maker’s cutting-edge solution
Maverick Games, the pioneering crypto operator that puts player safety and security above all else, has gone for goal via a partnership with Pinnacle Solution that will take its sportsbook offering to the next level.
Maverick is committed to quality and delivering the best crypto sports betting experience to its players. By joining forces with Pinnacle Solution, it can now offer its first-class sports betting content providing even more value to its players.
Pinnacle Solution’s industry-leading betting solution, honed over 25 years in challenging betting markets, delivers first-class trading and risk management across major, growth and esports.
By partnering with Pinnacle Solution, Maverick Games will be able to offer its players the most competitive odds, higher limits and the ability to bet using a wide selection of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether.
The operator is passionate about providing a safe harbour for those that like to bet on sports using crypto and does this via the licence it holds from the highly reputable Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission.
The news of its Pinnacle Solution partnership comes shortly after Maverick launched a dedicated poker offering with an industry-leading Rakeback promotion for players when they sign up and deposit for the first time.
Danny Carrington, Marketing Director at Maverick Games, said: “Pinnacle Solution sets the standard for what a sportsbook provider should offer, and this partnership will allow Maverick to provide its sports bettors with a championship-winning experience. Pinnacle Solution is experienced in the world of crypto which made it a stand-out partner for us and we are thrilled with how its technology has elevated our sportsbook.
“Crypto betting is hugely popular, but players often struggle to find a reputable, trustworthy brand to wager with. Maverick Games is that brand and with partnerships such as this and our Isle of Man licence, we are well on our way to becoming the number one crypto sportsbook and casino.”
Rohini Sardana, Director of Business Development at Pinnacle Solution, added: “Our sportsbook delivery has been refined with the success of operating in the most competitive betting markets. It is proven to drive revenue by engaging bettors with quality traditional sports and award-winning esports content, and we are confident that this partnership will go beyond Maverick’s customers’ expectations.
“Maverick being a crypto sportsbook made this partnership all the more exciting for us and we are looking forward to seeing the brand continue to build its reputation for being a reputable, trustworthy sportsbook for players that like to bet with crypto.”
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Scientific Games CFO Nick Negro to depart May 15; Ray Anderson named interim
Anderson has served as interim CFO since May 4 as Scientific Games begins a search for a permanent finance chief.
Scientific Games said May 12 that Chief Financial Officer Nick Negro will leave the company on May 15, ending a three-year tenure. The company said Negro is departing for an opportunity based in Chicago to be closer to family.
Scientific Games has appointed Ray Anderson as interim Chief Financial Officer, effective May 4, while it searches for a permanent CFO.
“Nick has been a strong member of our leadership team and an advocate for the potential of Scientific Games,” said Pat McHugh, Chief Executive Officer for Scientific Games. “During his time with the company, he significantly strengthened our financial and procurement organizations and helped position Scientific Games for continued growth. We thank Nick for his contributions and wish him all the best.”
Anderson is a CPA with more than 30 years of global experience, including senior roles at KPMG across the U.S., Europe and Asia. Most recently, he served as a Global Lead Partner advising Fortune 500 companies on audit, capital markets and regulatory strategy, and previously led KPMG’s Pacific Southwest audit practice for six years.
“Ray is a highly respected finance leader with extensive global experience advising large, complex organizations,” said McHugh. “We are confident in his ability to support the business and our Finance organization during this transition.”
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Scientific Games Announces CFO Transition
Scientific Games announced today that Chief Financial Officer Nick Negro will be leaving the company on May 15 after three years of success in the role leading the company through three years of growth.
Negro is departing for an opportunity based in Chicago that allows him to be closer to family.
To ensure continuity during the transition, Scientific Games has appointed Ray Anderson as interim Chief Financial Officer, effective May 4, as the company begins the search for a permanent CFO.
“Nick has been a strong member of our leadership team and an advocate for the potential of Scientific Games,” said Pat McHugh, Chief Executive Officer for Scientific Games. “During his time with the company, he significantly strengthened our financial and procurement organizations and helped position Scientific Games for continued growth. We thank Nick for his contributions and wish him all the best.”
Anderson is a seasoned finance leader and CPA with more than 30 years of global experience, including senior leadership roles at KPMG across the U.S., Europe and Asia. Most recently, he served as a Global Lead Partner, advising Fortune 500 companies on audit, capital markets and regulatory strategy, and working closely with boards and executive teams. Immediately prior to this role, he led KPMG’s Pacific Southwest audit practice for six years.
“Ray is a highly respected finance leader with extensive global experience advising large, complex organizations,” said McHugh. “We are confident in his ability to support the business and our Finance organization during this transition.”
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.
© 2026 Scientific Games, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Scientific Games completes systems conversion for New Mexico Lottery
Modernization adds Momentum ecosystem tools and rolls out new terminals and self-service machines to 1,000+ retailers statewide.
Scientific Games has completed a technology systems conversion for the New Mexico Lottery, modernizing lottery operations with a new gaming system and rolling out retail technology to more than 1,000 locations across the state. The update went live May 11, 2026, according to the company.
Scientific Games said the new system now powers the Lottery’s draw-based and Scratchers’ sales and is designed to simplify product management for retailers. The conversion also includes the launch of the Scientific Games Enhanced Partnership (SGEP) instant game management program, which the company said combines analytics, logistics, retail optimization and product strategy.
“The New Mexico Lottery is officially live with new, modern technology systems that work together to enhance all aspects of our operations and ensure we are well-positioned for our next era of growth,” said David Barden, CEO of the New Mexico Lottery. “We’ve strategically planned every step of this holistic modernization effort with Scientific Games to intelligently operate our retail network, making our Scratchers games easier for retailers to manage in their stores and easily accessible to our valued players.”
Scientific Games said the conversion was developed over the past year and is built on its Momentum ecosystem. Components cited include an advanced central gaming system, the SciTrak instant game distribution system, the gem | intelligence retailer licensing and management portal and the INFUSE business intelligence platform. The company said WAVE clerk-operated terminals and PlayCentral self-service machines will be deployed to retailers in planned phases.
“Congratulations to the New Mexico Lottery for building upon our long-standing instant scratch game partnership, embracing innovation for the future,” said John Schulz, President of Americas & Global Instant Products for Scientific Games. “We are proud to serve as the Lottery’s full-line partner and help drive maximum proceeds for New Mexico college students.”
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