Provider of social casino games SciPlay doubled down on efforts to promote its free-to-play mobile game, Quick Hit Slots, by launching an advertising campaign featuring Jerry O’Connell.

Build upon Momentum

The launch of the “Winning Day” campaign featuring the popular actor and television host as a spokesperson is looking to build upon the momentum of one of the fastest-growing social casino slot games in 2022.

Commenting on the new arrangement, O’Connell stated that with all his life’s work dedicated to entertainment, the collaboration with SciPlay was “a natural extension” of his “passion for sparking excitement and fun,” making him happy to participate in the commercials that bring to life the Vegas experience and Quick Slot Hits.

“It has been a real pleasure working with SciPlay and I can’t wait to see how the campaign resonates with their players,” O’Connell concluded.

By featuring O’Connell walking through a bright and vibrant Quick Slot Games-branded Vegas Strip, the short advertising spots are showing the audience that they can easily replicate the fun and excitement of authentic Vegas slot games right on their phones for free.

“The success of our recent campaigns with Sofía Vergara, the Wendy Williams Show and NASCAR’s Kaulig Racing team have made strategic partnerships a key part of SciPlay’s continued growth,” said chief revenue officer at Sci Play, Noga Halperin, highlighting O’Connell as a “beloved” and “famous” actor whose fans are naturally aligned with SciPlay players.

Halperin also expressed his excitement at the opportunity to work with O’Connell and bring to life the Vegas experience of Quick Slot Games, convinced that “his familiar face and passion for entertainment” will engage with the audiences throughout the campaign.

Let Growth Rain

The campaign was created in collaboration with Rain the Growth Agency which led media planning and strategy, as well as creative strategy, production and ongoing analytics support. SciPlay chose to collaborate with the agency due to its expertise in using data to develop integrated campaigns.

It was Rain the Growth Agency’s data-driven approach that analyzed customer sentiment for a comprehensive list of celebrities to pinpoint the ideal spokesperson for the target audience of the “Winning Day” campaign.

“Partnering with an industry leader that also values data-driven strategies enabled us to deliver a strong audience-first campaign that will drive app downloads and elevate the SciPlay brand,” commented Sue Collins, chief client officer at Rain the Growth Agency.

Available on the Apple App Store, Google Play and Amazon App Store, Quick Slot Games features popular Vegas slots, including Zeus Slots, Dragon Spin, 777 slots, Monopoly Slots, Fireball Slot Machines, Lock it Link, Cash Spin Slots, Quick Hit Platinum slot machine, and others.

To entice new players, SciPlay is offering them a welcome bonus of six million playing coins during the “Winning Day” campaign which started on January 23 and will run through February 12, airing on national TV networks, cable and OTT.

Popular online poker operator Americas Cardroom (ACR) is offering its players a chance to win a poker experience of a lifetime this February.

“Epic” Opportunity Not to Be Missed

ACR announced it would be running two satellites next month which will provide four full poker vacation packages for a Super High Roller Series in Vietnam this March worth more than $100,000 each.

Commenting on the exciting news, Americas Cardroom Team Pro Chris Moneymaker hailed the “epic” opportunity provided by these prizes, comparing it with his personal experience dating back to 2003 when he won his way to a prestigious event via a satellite and since then his life was never the same.

I’m so stoked that thanks to ACR, four of you will get to be part of this incredible experience and maybe see your life change forever too.

Chris Moneymaker, team pro, ACR

The winners of the Vietnam packages will also have the freedom to choose how to use the $100,000 available for buy-ins as they can spread it across multiple tournaments or pull it all on the $100k tournament of the series.

ACR will run the two $2,650 buy-in satellites on Sundays, February 12 and February 19, at 1:05 pm ET, while the week leading up to the event will offer access to the qualifiers via super satellites. Every qualifier will deliver two packages to the high roller series in Vietnam.

The country is known for its breathtaking scenery, spectacular white beaches, delicious cuisine, rich cultural heritage, and welcoming people that will bring further excitement after a week of poker and travel to the package winners.

Two ACR Team Pro/Stormers Packages

Players from the US and the rest of the world are eligible to participate in the satellites run by the poker room which joined one of the longest-running and trusted online names in the online poker industry, the Winning Poker Network., in 2011.

The four qualifiers will be joined by two ACR Team Pros or Stormers stream team members who will have to complete various challenges over the next month to win the same $100,000 packages and travel to the event in Vietnam.

The poker room which became popular with its $10 Million Venom tournament, one of the biggest online events globally, is also running online casino games, offering slot machines, table games, and sports betting on its iGaming platform.

Last year, ACR announced that one of its online casino players had managed to win $750,000 while playing slots on the platform.

Gaming 1, a supplier of gaming and sports betting content, has penned a new US-facing agreement with compliance specialist Maxima Compliance. As a firm that is experienced in regulatory matters, the latter company will help Gaming 1 navigate the complex US betting market.

Gaming 1 Secures Maxima’s Help for Its US Business

Maxima Compliance, which is a part of the ComplianceOne Group, will provide Gaming 1 with a rich selection of customized compliance services that are carefully selected to best suit the supplier’s products. The two companies have been working together for a few years now, with this deal marking another extension of their existing relationship.

The current agreement will cement Maxima Compliance as Gaming1’s global compliance partner. In addition, the deal will expand the compliance specialist’s presence, allowing it to make a foray into the key US market.

Following this agreement, Gaming 1 and its partnering operators will be able to benefit from Maxima Compliance’s regulatory expertise. This will allow them to quickly and seamlessly roll out Gaming1’s content across many states with varying regulatory requirements.

As a part of the prestigious ComplianceOne Group, Maxima Compliance is a firm that has all the tools at its disposal to help companies adhere to regulations in all the jurisdictions where they operate. Maxima Compliance recently opened a new office in the Netherlands, further expanding its global presence and positioning itself to capitalize on the growing Dutch market.

Gaming 1 Is Happy to Deepen Its Ties with Maxima

Maxima Compliance’s vice president of technical compliance services, Sergio Suárez García, spoke on the new partnership. He noted that his team has long been working together with Gaming 1 and is excited to take this partnership to the next level.

García said that his team is looking forward to further expanding the deal with Gaming1 and grabbing the opportunities waiting in the dynamic US market.

Thibaut Collard, Gaming 1’s chief compliance officer, pointed out that Gaming 1 has employed Maxima Compliance’s services for several years now. The latter company’s professionalism convinced Gaming 1 to also select it as its compliance partner in the US. Collard said that his team seeks to offer its partnering operators the best compliance support and is sure that Maxima Compliance will be able to provide just that.

We want to offer our operator partners the best compliance support in the US. Alongside Maxima Compliance, we’re confident we can deliver.

Thibaut Collard, CEO, Gaming 1

Gaming 1 is excited about the US launch. Last summer, the company managed to scoop five awards at the Malta iGaming Excellence Awards and will now seek to replicate this success in the NA region.

With Joe Burrow as their QB, the Bengals have all wins against the Chiefs (3-0). One of those wins happened in last season’s NFC Championship game, in which Cincinnati won 27-24 after overtime.

A year later, the Chiefs are plotting revenge. Online bookmakers believe they’re going to make their plan come alive, but there’s one thing that needs to worry them – their key player QB Patrick Mahomes is struggling with a high-ankle sprain.

Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs AFC Championship Odds

*Odds taken from FanDuel on Monday, January 23, 2023.

When, Where, and How to Watch?

• Place: Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
• Date: Sunday, January 29, 2023
• Time: 6:30 PM ET
• How to Watch: CBS

The Bengals Just Love Playing Big Games

The Cincinnati Bengals are a team that always seems to show up when playing against tough opponents. They went 12-4 in the regular season, with wins against such heavyweights as The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cleveland Browns, and even the Kansas City Chiefs.

After earning the No. 3 seed in the AFC, they got to play the Baltimore Ravens in the Wild Card game. The Bengals defense did great in that game, even forcing a turnover in the key moment, helping the team win 24-17.

SCCG Management, a full service consultancy for companies in the gaming sector, has announced a new agreement with Xite Holdings, an esteemed alphabet lottery company. Under the newly-minted agreement, the former company will provide its new partner with advisory services.

Xite Holdings Wants to Innovate the Lottery Sector

As highlighted in SCCG Management’s official announcement, the company will provide Xite Holdings’ alphabet lottery products and platforms with valuable advice. The consultancy will help to develop its new ally’s business, advising it on how to make the most out of its unique take on jackpot lottery.

Xite Holdings offers lottery experiences that use an alphabetical format instead of the traditional numeric one. The company works alongside many charity organizations and is committed to generating revenue through the sale of lottery entries. Xite also seeks to utilize the best corporate practices and maintain the highest security standards for its team and customers.

Xite Holdings’ alphabetical lottery, AZ Billions, is awaiting international patent and will be launched globally through the company’s internationally licensed lottery platform. As a result, Xite will be managing many markets at once and will be needing SCCG’s assistance. The latter company will leverage its officers in Brazil Mexico, Australia, Uganda, India and the United Kingdom to help Xite Holdings develop its business.

SCCG Will Support Other Products in Xite’s Pipeline

Craig Austin, Xite Holdings’ founder and chief executive officer, said that his entire team is thrilled to be working with SCCG Management. He noted that his company is very confident in the uniqueness of its lottery offering and is looking forward to distributing it globally.

According to Austin, the scope of the partnership with SCCG is the most important thing about the deal as it will allow Xite to take its business to the next level. He concluded that SCCG will also support the other products his team has in store.

Along with AZ Billions, Xite Holdings have a number of other products in the pipeline and with SCCG we look forward to bringing these to the market in the near future. Exciting times for Xite Holdings LTD and lottery players worldwide.

Craig Austin, CEO, Xite Holdings

Stephen Crystal, SCCG Management’s founder and chief executive officer, also shared his thoughts on the deal. He said that his team can’t wait to work with Xite Holdings and support its unique AZ Billions offering. He vowed to assist the lottery innovator with distributing its lottery offerings.

We plan to utilize our global presence and extensive gaming industry network to help Xite Holdings bring their innovative lottery products to market.

Stephen Crystal, CEO, SCCG Management

A month ago, BF Games also contracted SCCG Management to guide its NA push.

Thanks to the recent roll-out, the company’s content is now available for players within the regulated iGaming market in the Keystone State. The launch will see players in the state tap into leading titles from White Hat such as Deal or no Deal: The Golden Case Megaways, Bankin’ Bacon, The Goonies, Blackjack Players Choices as well as Wolf Legend Megaways, among other popular titles by the famous developer.

“BetMGM is excited to now offer White Hat Studios slots in Pennsylvania.”

Oliver Bartlett, director of gaming at BetMGM

Oliver Bartlett, BetMGM’s director of gaming, said that the company is delighted to introduce content from White Hat for customers in Pennsylvania. He pointed out that the developer’s titles proved to be incredibly successful in Michigan, which is why BetMGM is excited to expand this offering to another state. “White Hat Studios continues to raise players expectations for slots and the titles come with strong brand recognition,” said Bartlett in conclusion.

The Company Continues to Expand

As noted by BetMGM’s director of gaming, the recent launch marks the second state where White Hat’s content is available. The company previously debuted its titles for customers in Michigan where its games quickly captured the attention of online customers.

Its content stands out with innovative in-game mechanics, modifiers, as well as popular brand themes. The developer’s high-quality games were recognized by Eilers&Krejcik’s January report. Overall, three of White Hat’s leading titles ranked first place by the prestigious gaming report.

“Our momentum in the US shows no signs of slowing down, we’re delighted to see our products go live in a second state, Pennsylvania, with both BetMGM and Borgata.“

Andy Whitworth, CEO at White Hat Studios

Andy Whitworth, White Hat Studios’ CEO, said that the company enjoys strong positive momentum in the US. He added that White Hat is excited to introduce its popular products to yet another state. Additionally, Whitworth pointed out that the launch in Pennsylvania delivers unique growth opportunities for the operators that can benefit from a globally recognized iGaming portfolio.

He outlined that White Hat expects its content to be well-received in Pennsylvania. Whitworth acknowledged that the developers’ games proved to be popular by offering engaging mechanics which separated them from the traditional slot games and captured the attention of the customers by providing unique experiences.

GGPoker, the world’s biggest poker room, announced notable updates to the Super Million$ events. These include the introduction of a leaderboard that will make it easier for top players to track their performance.

GGPoker Enhances Super Million$ with a Leaderboard

Super Million$ is a series of weekly events where high-rollers, professional and amateur alike, can play for exciting prizes. The regularity of these tournaments is something that has proven to be popular among fans and, as a result, GGPoker wants to take things a step further.

Starting this year, the company will incorporate a new leaderboard into its usual events, allowing the best players to track their performance relative to their competitors’ scores. The so-called SuperRanking leaderboard will rank players based on their pure win/loss earnings from Super Million$ tournaments.

The leaderboard will display the current Superrank of the top 20 poker players and will provide them with various benefits. Although the full extent of the benefits will be revealed throughout 2023, GGPoker teased that top players will get Super Platinum Level, which is a part of the Fish Buffet program and will provide players with 100% cashback in future events.

The best players will also get a special avatar they can use to display their status.

The Poker Room Made Additional Announcements

GGPoker used the opportunity to also talk about other planned additions and improvements. The poker room unveiled new satellite tournaments with $10 buy-in options. These will serve as brand new ways to qualify for the main Super Million$ events.

The first such event is scheduled to take place on January 29 this year. The best players are guaranteed to win one of ten $10,300 Super Million$ tickets, allowing them to play on a bigger stage.

Additionally, GGPoker expanded its global presence once again, penning an agreement with Triton Poker in Vietnam. As a result, the two parties will host a Super Million$ tournament at the Hoiana Resort in Vietnam.

Bertrand “ElkY” Grospellier, a French poker player serving as GGPoker’s brand ambassador, commented on the new improvements. He noted that the leaderboard will add a lot to the new edition of Super Million$.

This will be the biggest poker competition ever. The winners will be recognized as the best poker players of our era.

Bertrand “ElkY” Grospellier

A few days ago, GGPoker obtained a license to launch in the Czech Republic and is now preparing to launch its thrilling poker content and events there. At the beginning of this month, the world’s biggest poker room became the title sponsor of the Dublin Poker Festival.

Gaming content studio Swintt has joined forces with the leading iGaming provider Bragg Gaming in a new deal. As per the deal, the former company will supply Bragg with iGaming titles.

Swintt to Power Bragg with Games

Swintt made headlines by inking a number of important deals in 2022 and is now continuing its momentum by signing an agreement with yet another notable supplier. The deal will see Bragg distribute Swintt games to its client operators in the Netherlands and beyond.

Following this arrangement, the games from Swintt’s Premium and Select ranges will become available to Dutch customers, thus expanding the studio’s global presence. Bragg is one of the go-to suppliers in the Netherlands and is working with many of the big companies in the country, which will further help to popularize Swintt among local companies and gamblers.

A selection of around 150 games in total will be brought onto Bragg’s platform. This will include both classic games for traditional casino aficionados, as well as a selection of modern and innovative slots for those wanting to try out something new. Hit series such as Swintt’s Books will now hit the market providing players with a rich variety of traditional games to choose from. Innovation enthusiasts, on the other hand, will be able to enjoy the exciting Xtra series or the exclusive The Crown slot which stars Vinnie Jones.

The large suite of games Swintt has to offer will be a welcome addition to Bragg Gaming’s portfolio in a deal that is sure to benefit both parties.

The Deal Will Help Both Companies Consolidate their Dutch Presence

Swintt’s chief executive officer, David Mann, spoke about the agreement. He noted that Swintt has been hard at work expanding the brand, inking important deals with many new operators and suppliers. As a result, the studio is delighted to kick off 2023 by inking yet another agreement, this time with the famous Bragg Gaming Group.

Mann said:

The collaboration will enable Swintt to capitalize on increased market access by connecting with Bragg’s numerous online casino partners and offering our award-winning selection of slots to their customers, particularly in the Netherlands, where Bragg Gaming Group has an incredible network of clients.

David Mann, CEO, Swintt

Meanwhile, Lara Falzon, Bragg Gaming Group’s president and chief operating officer, believes that the agreement with Swintt will allow her company to further consolidate its power in the Netherlands. The ability to provide Bragg’s partnering operators with content from the most sought-after suppliers is key to the company’s strategy.

By adding Swintt Premium and Swintt Select slots, the supplier will be able to provide its casino clients with further choices and more exciting games for their customers.

Two months ago, Swintt inked an agreement with Pariplay, further bolstering its global footprint.

Casino giant Caesars Entertainment has teamed up with Raynham Park, a simulcast racing center in Massachusetts. The two entities will unite their efforts to open a new in-person sportsbook just south of Boston.

These plans are still awaiting regulatory approval but if approved, would mark Caesars’ in-person entry into Massachusetts.

A New Sportsbook to Open South of Boston

If approved, the new sportsbook will be one of the largest free-standing race and sports betting facilities in the country. According to Caesars’ plans, the new location will be a giant 30,000-square-foot venue that will be able to accommodate countless sports enthusiasts. It will sport the usual luxurious atmosphere Caesars is known for.

As agreed, Caesars and Raynham Park will open a temporary sportsbook inside the current simulcasting facility while the official location is being constructed. The new building, Caesars believes, should be complete by mid-2023, allowing a quick transition to the new venue.

Meanwhile, Caesars plans to also launch its online sportsbook in the state, allowing people to place wagers from their computers or mobile devices. Once the Bay State officially launches online sports betting, fans will be able to enjoy the operator’s exciting offerings and rich selection of betting markets. As an added bonus, Caesars and Raynham Park will allow mobile punters to use cash deposited at the new sportsbook to play online.

Caesars is excited by the opportunity with Raynham Park, which has been operating in the state for the last 80 years. In addition, the former company promised to continue promoting responsible gambling to customers, providing Bay State users with all the tools they need to regulate their gaming behavior.

The Carney Family Is Thrilled to Be Working with Caesars

Eric Hession, the president of Caesars Digital, noted that Raynham Part is an excellent location for a new Caesars sportsbook. He added that his team is excited to work together with the racing center and provide local bettors with great betting opportunities.

It’s great to partner with the Carney family, which has a long history in the community and an exciting vision for a tremendous sports entertainment and pari-mutuel simulcasting facility.

Eric Hession, president, Caesars Digital

Chris Carney, the current owner of Raynham Park, said that he feels honored to be chosen as one of Caesars’ partners. Carney is also extremely excited about unleashing one of the biggest sports betting destinations in the United States alongside Caesars Sportsbook.

With Caesars’ legendary commitment to quality and integrity, Raynham Park will be a world-class venue that will set a new standard for gaming in Massachusetts.

Chris Carney, owner, Raynham Park

In other news, Caesars Windsor just opened a brand new sportsbook in Ontario.