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Scientific Games Named Ohio Lottery’s New Lottery Gaming System Partner

Scientific Games announces that the company has been selected as the Ohio Lottery’s new lottery gaming system technology partner following a competitive procurement process by the State of Ohio. The global lottery company won the award and looks forward to responsibly driving the Ohio Lottery’s future growth and sustainability. One hundred percent of Ohio Lottery profits help support the state’s K-12, vocational and special education programs. Scientific Games is the lottery industry’s fastest-growing lottery systems provider.
Pat McHugh, Scientific Games CEO, said, “On behalf of all the Scientific Games teams who have been hard at work developing a responsible, sustainable growth plan for the Ohio Lottery with our newest, performance-driven technology, we are celebrating this award. We look forward to working with the Ohio Lottery to bring new products and technology which will ultimately help support education funding in Ohio.”
Scientific Games will provide the Ohio Lottery with the company’s Momentum ecosystem, featuring the advanced AEGIS central gaming system and Infuse business intelligence tool. The company’s innovative WAVE point-of-sales terminals and Lottery InMotion digital content system will support the Ohio Lottery’s extensive retailer network. Scientific Games’ PlayCentral suite of self-service machines will enable the lottery to engage Ohio players with expanded game content while also supporting new retailer and restaurant locations.
The Ohio Lottery will be supported by a Scientific Games team of game, product and technology experts and facilities management services. The company provides the Lottery’s Scratch-Off games and manages the games through the performance-driven Scientific Games Enhanced Partnership program at its facility in metro Cleveland.
The SGEP program, which has been in place with the Ohio Lottery since 2019, provides inside sales, and advanced logistics and analytics. The Lottery is ranked in the top 20 worldwide for instant game per capita performance (La Fleur’s 2024 World Lottery Almanac). The company has provided Ohio Lottery Scratch-Off games for more than 23 consecutive years.
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Amusnet Launches ‘Cash Bomb’: A Powerful New Add-On to The Signature Jackpot Cards

Amusnet announces the launch of Cash Bomb, a powerful new feature designed to elevate player excitement and support operators gain a competitive edge in the online casino landscape. Integrated seamlessly with the company’s signature Jackpot Cards, Cash Bomb delivers an additional layer of thrill by offering players the chance to share in rewards whenever a Jackpot Cards Level is won and the winning suit matches a pre-selected Cash Bomb Suit.
“Cash Bomb is more than a promotional tool – it’s a player engagement engine,” said Yordan Georgiev, Head of Casino at Amusnet. “By enhancing the proven success of Jackpot Cards with this dynamic feature, we’re empowering player retention, engagement, and revenue. It’s a testament to Amusnet’s commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality, and player-centric solutions that drive measurable results for our global network of partners.”
What truly sets Cash Bomb apart is the strong community-driven element and the configurability across a wide variety of Amusnet’s slots powered by the signature Jackpot Cards. This extensive compatibility allows operators to strategically deploy promotions across their portfolio, spotlighting key titles and optimizing performance. When triggered, the feature distributes a generated prize pool among all eligible players – not just the jackpot winners. This shared win model creates a sense of extra thrill and collective reward, driving players’ engagement and motivation. The prize pot grows continuously until a matching suit detonates the Cash Bomb, providing a progressive incentive that keeps excitement high.
With its flexible setup, seamless integration, and explosive gameplay mechanic, Cash Bomb showcases Amusnet’s commitment to innovation and its ongoing mission to empower partners’ growth through player-centric solutions. It’s a strategic tool that elevates player engagement, delivers measurable ROI, and provides a competitive advantage across the diverse casino portfolios of Amusnet’s global client base.
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PartyPoker is partnering with Genting

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Post Malone to Headline Esports World Cup 2025 Opening Ceremony in Riyadh

EWC to open with a celebration of gaming culture on July 10, 2025, connecting global fans through the power of music on the world’s biggest esports stage.
The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) announced that global music icon Post Malone will headline the Opening Ceremony of the Esports World Cup 2025, taking place on July 10, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Post Malone’s performance will kick-off a seven-week event that brings together gaming, music, and culture, reflecting the EWC’s role advancing gaming as mainstream entertainment for a digital generation.
A 9x diamond-certified global artist and lifelong gamer, Post Malone has deep roots in the esports and gaming community – streaming Call of Duty: Warzone, PUBG, and Hunt: Showdown on Twitch, and collaborating with developers on in-game events, including a recent crossover with Apex Legends. His exclusive live performance will open EWC 2025, blending chart-topping sound with a celebration of gaming culture on the world’s premier competitive stage.
“Esports is becoming a global cultural force – where music, storytelling, and competition converge to create moments that are not just seen, but felt,” said Mike McCabe, Chief Operating Officer, of the Esports World Cup Foundation. “With Post Malone, a global artist and true gamer, opening the tournament, we continue to celebrate the power of music – a universal language that brings fans together and defines the cultural future of esports.”
“This year’s Opening Ceremony will deliver a fresh take on the classic story of ambition, resilience and progress, told through the lens of EWC. ” added Ariel Horn, Executive Producer of the Esports World Cup Foundation. “It’s exciting and new. So many game genres converging on one global stage, the music fuels the competitive fire at the heart of this event and this industry, and Post Malone is the perfect voice to carry that passion and celebrate the beginning of an historic event.”
This announcement follows the launch of EWC Music, a long-term initiative to create an original music identity for the Esports World Cup and establish music as a core pillar of the fan cultural experience. The programme began on April 27 with the recording of a four-track music suite at the legendary Abbey Road Studios, featuring original compositions by acclaimed music collectives 2WEI and Hollywood Scoring. Through original scores, global artist collaborations, and fan-focused soundtracks, EWC Music is designed to connect global audiences through a shared emotional language that elevates every moment of the competition – from broadcast to live stages. Additional artists, performances, and music-driven collaborations will be revealed in the coming weeks as part of the wider EWC Music program.
The Esports World Cup 2025 will once again unite gaming and esports communities in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for a global competition that will crown the next Esports World Cup Champion. The tournament’s unique cross-game format will reward Clubs and players competing for a life-changing prize pool across a mix of platforms and genres, bringing together esports’ best teams, players and games under one banner in the largest-ever celebration of esports.
The EWC 2025 will feature 2,000 elite players and 200 Clubs from more than 100 countries, competing in 25 tournaments across 24 games for a record-breaking $70+ million prize pool.
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