Straight from Stephen's Deck:

This Week's Highlights from the Gambling Industry

Stephen A. Crystal

Founder and CEO, SCCG Management

stephen.crystal@sccgmanagement.com

This Week:

• RSVP to SCCG’s 3rd Annual G2E party - G2E 2024 Hosted by Tom’s Watch Bar

• SCCG Management Announces Sponsorship Partnership with Hoppa! Card

• SCCG Announces Strategic Partnership with Kalamba Games for Distribution of Class II Mobile On-Premise Gaming Content

• SCCG Research Released the 17th Brief: A Primer of Gambling in the Age of Cryptocurrencies Download it!

Articles This Week:

Stephen Crystal's: "Innovative Strategies: How Social and Sweepstakes Casino Operators Differentiate from their Competitors in a Crowded Market"

Mark Stebbings' "Revolutionize Your Gaming Operations: Tribal, Social Casino, Retail, Mobile Sportsbook Solutions, and More with SCCG Managed Services at OIGA 2024 – Let's Connect!"

Peter Kula's: "The Evolution of Class II Slot Machines: From Bingo to Las Vegas Style and Beyond, Paving the Way for Mobile Gaming"

Nick Giangreco's: "Leveraging Sports Betting for Retail: What Other Retailers Can Learn from Mattress Mack’s Promotional Playbook"

Rosa Ochoa's: "Generation Z and the Rise of Virtual Horse Racing in Latin America"

Sameer Nandwani's: "India’s General Elections June 2024 and Its Impact for the Gaming Industry"

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Behind the Bet:

In-Depth Analysis from Gaming Specialists



iGaming Insights

The Evolution of Class II Slot Machines: From Bingo to Las Vegas Style and Beyond, Paving the Way for Mobile Gaming

By Peter Kula

VP Global Strategy, SCCG

Class II slot machines have undergone a significant transformation over the years, evolving from traditional bingo games to machines that closely resemble the popular slot machines found in Las Vegas. This evolution, now extending into mobile gaming, has been driven by advances in technology and changing regulatory landscapes, allowing tribal casinos to offer gaming experiences that are nearly indistinguishable from those at commercial casinos.

Marketing Insights

Leveraging Sports Betting for Retail: What Other Retailers

Can Learn from Mattress Mack’s Promotional Playbook

By Nick Giangreco

VP Marketing - SCCG

In the competitive landscape of retail, innovative marketing strategies are essential for maintaining market dominance and expanding customer bases. One such strategy, pioneered by Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale, leverages sports betting to create buzz, attract new customers, and gamify the shopping experience. This article explores how major retail brands, especially those with established markets in specific states or regions, can adopt and adapt the Mattress Mack model to enhance their promotional efforts and reach a broader audience.

LATAM Gaming News

Generation Z and the Rise of Virtual Horse Racing in Latin America

By Rosa Ochoa

Director - SCCG LATAM

The online gaming market in Latin America (LATAM) is undergoing a radical transformation in 2024, driven by the convergence of new generations, emerging technologies, and a growing demand for innovative gaming experiences. While millennials remain a mainstay in sports betting and live casinos, Generation Z is emerging as a disruptive force, demanding more interactive, personalized and socially connected experiences. They are redefining the iGaming landscape.

India Gaming Insights

India’s General Elections June 2024 and Its Impact for the Gaming Industry

By Sameer Nandwani

Director, WiseWays

The 2024 General Elections in India took place over a period of 6 weeks across the country from 19th April to 1st June 2024, with the full results being announced on 4th June. General Elections are held in India every 5 years for currently a total of 543 seats.

This article briefly outlines who are key authorities and bodies who govern the Gaming Industry and how the elections results could impact the gaming industry going forward:

Africa Gaming News

How You Can Foster Teamwork in the African Gaming Industry Through Effective Delegation

By Joseph Oyekunle

Continent Manager - SCCG Africa

Understanding each team member's role is essential for effective delegation in the gaming industry. As a project leader, you need to have a clear grasp of everyone's skills and experience. This knowledge enables you to assign tasks that align with individual strengths, promoting efficiency and quality in the work produced. When each person is given responsibilities that match their expertise, it not only maximizes productivity but also enhances job satisfaction and fosters a sense of ownership over the project.

Sports Betting News

Bill Belichick Partners with Underdog Fantasy: The Future of the NFL and Sports Betting in General

By Bela Jimenez

Intern, SCCG

In recent news, Bill Belichick announced that he will host and co-produce a show on the Underdog Network for the NFL 2024-2025 season. Some may be wondering: “What does this partnership mean for the future of this sport?” when they really should be asking what this partnership means for the future of sports betting. Belichick intends to use his knowledge and expertise by giving the fans what they want: a “perspective on decision-making that goes on within an organization and a breakdown of schematics and personnel within the game.”

Technology Matters

The Science of Activation Customer Loyalty



This Week's Poll Question

Philippines Gaming News

POGO Ban May Help Philippines Exit "Gray List" of Money Laundering Jurisdictions

By John Calderon

Country Manager, SCCG Asia

The ban, ordered by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., aims to address ties between POGOs and illicit activities such as financial scams, money laundering, prostitution, and human trafficking. According to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr., the ban will help reduce money laundering activities and potentially aid the country in exiting the gray list.

Canada Gaming News

SIGA and LGS Report Profits for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year

By Shlok Ahuja

SCCG Writer

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) has reported record-breaking profits for the second consecutive year for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. SIGA’s gross revenue reached $346.6 million, with a final distribution of $138.8 million. These figures surpass last year's record of $303.6 million in gross revenue and $126.8 million in net revenue.

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In alliance with the Bexs Group, Connectika has crafted a specialized payment product that caters to the burgeoning needs of Brazil's soon-to-be regulated betting sector, set to become LATAM's largest.

The strategic partnership with Bexs Bank (Ebury Bank Brazil) highlights Connectika's expertise in managing global risk and adhering to local gambling laws, enabling a seamless market entry for iGaming and sports betting operations.

This collaboration facilitates cross-border entities to hold local Non-Resident Bank accounts with unique PIX Numbers, significantly cutting operational costs with fixed PIX fees and reduced financial burdens on Net Gaming Revenue with low FX spread and mostly waived IOF XB Bourdain, thus offering an optimized financial strategy in Brazil's dynamic market.

Comm100 for Gaming

Transform player engagement with 24/7 personalized support 

Delivering personalized, 24/7 engagement at scale is the pinnacle of player support – and you can do all this and more with Comm100. Comm100’s AI powered omnichannel communication platform is built to help Gaming organizations boost acquisition, engagement, and retention. By balancing human-bot engagement, Gaming can gain player trust and loyalty, while improving efficiency and availability with the latest bots and automation software. Combine this with the highest standards in security, personalization capabilities, and 10+years of experience, and you have found the complete Gaming player engagement solution.

White Label Coders

Word Press experts & CMS solutions for IGaming & Affiliate industries

WLC is a premier WordPress development agency specializing in creating high-performance websites for the iGaming industry. Our expertise is in developing affiliate marketing websites that are not only visually stunning but also technically robust, ensuring they can handle high traffic volumes and complex functionalities. Our core value lies in our ability to transform the technical landscape of iGaming affiliate websites. We understand the unique challenges of this industry, such as the need for rapid content updates, SEO optimization, and effective user engagement strategies. Our approach is to create websites that are not just platforms for content but powerful tools that drive user engagement and conversion.

HOPPA! Platform offers a comprehensive financial solution for both B2C and B2B companies. For the gaming industry, HOPPA! stands out with 2 products: (1) an Exclusive Global soft KYC high Limit offramp VISA card, to spend earnings in all privacy, and (2) a unique Payment Gateway processing card-to-crypto, crypto-to-crypto and card/crypto-to-crypto-to-fiat to cater your most challenging payment needs.

On top of that HOPPA! Offers end-to-end payment and banking solutions for your high risk business: Merchant accounts, (business) IBAN accounts and cards - all customizable, internal payment rails, crypto & fiat payments (cards and 520 APMs) and crypto & fiat settlements.

Contact us to onboard more customers and higher volumes.

WhiteLotto

Creating Lottery White Label Software since 2009

The WhiteLotto platform offers a comprehensive solution for launching a successful lottery business, equipped with top lotteries, robust technical and marketing support, and licenses. It ensures a flawless user experience with mobile optimization and extra features to increase conversion rates, such as bonuses and package deals. The platform engages users with rich content and diverse payment options, and is available in nearly 40 languages for global reach. Additionally, it includes detailed CRM capabilities for thorough business management, from user activity tracking to comprehensive reporting and bonus management, all designed to enhance player retention and boost sales.

Major League Rugby 

Major League Rugby (MLR) represents the premier level of professional rugby in North America. It highlights the fierce determination and spirit of rugby through teams across the U.S. and Canada. Featuring a blend of domestic talent and international stars, MLR delivers high-quality rugby to a growing fan base, embodying the core values of teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship.

Partnership Opportunity

We are seeking a sportsbook partner to enable wagering on MLR games. This partnership offers a unique opportunity to engage with rugby's passionate audience and be part of the sport's growth in North America.

TOPAZ Technology Group

For 18 years TOPAZ have worked with industry heavyweights including the likes of Hard Rock International & Aristocrat Technologies to be their trusted partner in delivering technology solutions for the gaming floor.

What started out in 2005 as an innovation in Lightbox technology for the end caps is today a far reaching & diverse technology group capable of manufacturing an extensive range of display technology (LCD & LED); kiosks, software & custom millwork along with a full AV Systems integration department capable of delivering local, regional & international installations/roll-outs.

Blurify Software Development

At Blurify, we are experts in web and mobile app development with a niche focus and strong expertise in the iGaming industry. We collaborate with casino and sportsbook operators, game providers, and platform providers. Our experienced team of over 50 specialists tackles all IT challenges, offering unique front-end design implementation, payments, odds and games integrations, legislation & license adjustments, technology consulting and outsourcing.

AmplePool

Word Press experts & CMS solutions for IGaming & Affiliate industries

AmplePool is a cutting-edge B2B white-label universal loyalty rewards platform designed for the gaming industry, gaming operators and online betting partners. By integrating easily into existing apps and websites, AmplePool offers a hassle-free solution that encourages user actions and boosts revenue through an engaging rewards program. Users can redeem their rewards right-away for thousands of products within the AmplePoints online marketplace.