IGSA Partners with Clarion Gaming for ICE Barcelona
The International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) is partnering with Clarion Gaming for ICE Barcelona, and attendees can visit IGSA next week at stand 3M33.
Additionally, IGSA President Mark Pace will speak Tuesday, Jan. 21 on the panel “Responsible Gaming in Land-based Gambling: Is it Falling Behind Online Innovations?” Pace will share his thoughts on current technologies being used for RG in online gaming and how they can be applied to land-based gaming.
Konami Gaming Partners with BCLC
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) and Konami Gaming, Inc. announced a province-wide agreement to develop and deploy the next generation of BC Gold, BCLC’s signature wide area progressive (WAP) that has been beloved by players for more than 20 years.
Konami will supply the next generation of BC Gold to 27 casino destinations across British Columbia, including 245 new video slot machines, custom software, and signage displays, by spring of 2027. For the first time, players will have the chance to enjoy the excitement of BC Gold as a rich video slot experience—expanding upon the game’s roots as a traditional mechanical reel stepper machine.
Bragg Gaming Partners with Caesars Entertainment
Bragg Gaming Group, a global B2B iGaming content and technology solutions provider, announced a technology platform and exclusive games development partnership with Caesars Entertainment for the United States and Canada markets.
The new partnership elevates Bragg’s relationship with Caesars from a content supplier to a technology partner. The deal is projected to help drive double-digit growth in both Bragg’s revenue and profitability in 2025, particularly in North America—a key strategic focus for Bragg’s expansion efforts in 2025. Additionally, the agreement will accelerate growth in Bragg’s exclusive content revenue, enhancing a balanced and margin-accretive product mix.
GiG Signs Sweepstakes Platform Deals
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG Software PLC) has announced the signing of three new partners to its revolutionary social casino platform SweepX.
The three new partner agreements include a globally recognized social casino brand, a cryptocurrency affiliate leveraging strategic brand growth and engagement and an industry veteran led European iGaming business looking to expand their brand reach into North America.
SweepX seamlessly integrates GiG’s proven iGaming platform—operational across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America—with a custom-built sweepstakes front end, an AI-enhanced gamification layer, and one of the largest sweepstakes casino content libraries in the industry.
Playtech, SYNOT Launch New Live Studio in Czech Republic
Playtech announced the launch of a new live studio with the SYNOT Group as part of a new strategic partnership to deliver live casino products to brands across the Czech Republic.
Located in Zlín, Czech Republic, this studio marks the first collaboration between Playtech and the SYNOT Group, one of the industry’s leading gambling operators. This partnership combines Playtech’s expertise in high-quality live casino games with SYNOT Group’s strong market presence and extensive local knowledge.
The studio, designed with a contemporary aesthetic, will feature native-speaking dealers who will initially oversee a range of popular games, providing an authentic and engaging gaming experience. It will host both dedicated and network tables, bringing Playtech’s award-winning live content to players throughout the Czech Republic.
Interblock Partners with Kangwon Land, KOMSCO
Leading electronic table game producer Interblock signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kangwon Land and the Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation (KOMSCO). This strategic partnership focuses on the joint development of innovative casino game cards and electronic shoes designed to enhance gaming operations and expand the reach of South Korea’s gaming industry on a global scale.
The agreement, signed at the Conrad Hotel in Seoul on Jan. 27, represents a milestone in the localization and technological advancement of casino gaming equipment. The collaboration will combine the expertise of the three organizations to produce casino game cards and cutting-edge electronic shoes capable of recognizing unique card identifiers. These advancements aim to improve game security, prevent dealer errors, and mitigate fraud, ensuring a more seamless and trustworthy gaming experience for casinos worldwide.
Playtech Partners with Nederlandse Loterij
Playtech announced its partnership with Nederlandse Loterij, the largest provider of games of chance in the Netherlands. Nederlandse Loterij recently added Playtech bingo games to its platform Winnitt, featuring head-to-head player competitions.
Nederlandse Loterij brings extensive experience and a large player base to this collaboration and together, they have launched Playtech’s Next Generation Bingo platform, introducing state-of-the-art technology and enhanced gaming experiences to players throughout the Netherlands.
Playtech’s Next Generation Bingo Platform is designed to empower operators to deliver best-in-class bingo entertainment. Following dedicated development and refinement, Playtech has crafted a bingo platform that ensures rapid performance and exceptional quality in product releases and enhancements, paving the way for an innovative future in Bingo development.
GameplAI Partners with Betsson
GameplAI, an emerging supplier of automated trading products for global sportsbooks, has entered into a partnership with tier-one operator Betsson. This collaboration will see GameplAI provide innovative localized betting content across Betsson Group’s international brand portfolio.
GameplAI’s ability to deliver engaging pre-game and in-play player prop and micro-markets across a variety of sports will enable Betsson to supplement its global scale with localized content. GameplAI has tailored its product to specific market and customer preferences, including the broadest array of player markets available for global football leagues including Spanish La Liga, Italian Serie A, German Bundesliga, English Premier League, and Brazilian Série A.
Table Trac Announces Multi-Year Tribal Education Scholarship
Table Trac, Inc., a leading provider of casino management systems, announced a multi-year financial commitment to the William F. Harrah College of Hospitality at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The contribution is part of Table Trac’s ongoing commitment to fostering opportunity and development for underserved Native American communities.
Table Trac’s Tribal Education Scholarship will support students pursuing a hospitality management degree at the Harrah College of Hospitality. Students’ eligibility will be determined by their financial need and involvement in courses and programming related to the college’s Tribal Education Initiative, which is funded by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. The scholarship aims to help expand opportunities for Native Americans in the gaming and hospitality sectors in alignment with the central mission of the Tribal Education Initiative.
The scholarship is open to all UNLV Hospitality College students in good academic standing and can be used for tuition, laptops, books, and application fees. The funds will be distributed as early as the spring 2025 semester.
Light & Wonder Names Simon Johnson iGaming CEO
Gaming supplier Light & Wonder has announced Simon Johnson as the new CEO of the company’s iGaming business.
Johnson has been with Light & Wonder since 2017, and has been instrumental in driving the international commercial efforts of the gaming business in his most recent role as senior vice president and International managing director.
As part of his new role, Johnson will report directly to Light & Wonder President and CEO Matt Wilson, and will join the company’s Executive Leadership Team.
Before joining Light & Wonder, Johnson worked across a range of businesses and industries. He started out in investment banking, where he specialized in mergers and acquisitions and cross-border transactions.
Johnson has held leadership roles in private equity, telecommunications and financial technology businesses in operations that ranged from startups to FTSE100/Fortune 500 multinational companies.
Kambi Group Appoints Brian Dean Chief People Officer
Kambi Group plc, a supplier of premium sports betting solutions, has appointed Brian Dean as chief people officer, joining Kambi’s executive management team.
In his role as chief people officer, Dean will oversee all aspects of Kambi’s global people strategy, including evolving the company culture, developing talent and leadership capabilities, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and enriching the employee experience across all locations.
Dean brings a wealth of experience to the role, most recently at European betting and gaming operator SKS365, where he worked for more than six years as chief people officer/chief operations officer. Prior to SKS365, he also held senior business and HR roles at global brands including Barclays, HSBC, Vodafone and ACIN.
His appointment will see the people function represented at the executive management team level, underscoring Kambi’s commitment to its employees and recognizing the critical role a strong and engaged workforce plays in driving business success.
Mohegan Sun Names Doug Vogelei VP of Gaming
Mohegan Gaming announced the appointment of Doug Vogelei as vice president of gaming at its flagship Mohegan Sun property in Connecticut.
In this position, Vogelei will provide strategic vision, oversight and alignment of gaming operations, in collaboration with Mohegan Sun’s gaming leadership team.
Vogelei joins Mohegan Sun as a seasoned leader in the hospitality and gaming industry, with a career of strategic and tactical experience spanning over 30 years. Most recently, he held the position of senior vice president of casino operations at Sycuan Casino Resort in El Cajon, California, where he directed financial and operational strategies across various gaming sectors. Vogelei also held key roles at Venetian Casino & Resorts in Las Vegas, where he worked for over 20 years.
