Scientific Games announces strategic partnership with Playtech

These partnerships combine Playtech's industry-leading B2B gaming software and comprehensive portfolio of products with Scientific Games' proven ability to provide added value, turnkey solutions to government-sponsored (B2G) and commercial (B2B) gaming operators.

They comprise a new joint venture, to be called Sciplay, focused on B2G internet government-sponsored and government-regulated lottery and gaming; and a systems partnership in gaming terminals and development utilizing Playtech's Videobet software platform, technology expertise and gaming product suite.

Mike Chambrello, CEO of Scientific Games and Mor Weizer, CEO of Playtech together commented: "This is an important step for both companies. We have highly complementary skill-sets allied with a global reach and this partnership provides the opportunity to leverage off this combined know-how to maximum effect. This is an ideal partnership in many ways. Customers will benefit from best of breed content, sophisticated player management systems, and long-standing industry experience in providing highly secure, regulated, compliance-oriented services.”

“The related gaming terminal partnership brings the potential for operators to enjoy a technology platform that is seamless, integrated and adaptable both to multiple delivery channels and cross-promotional opportunities," he concluded.