Atlantic Lottery

Spinola Gaming in Discussions with US Lottery Partners

Published

3 years ago

January 13, 2021

Spinola Gaming is currently in talks with US lottery operators to integrate Spinola Gaming’s online lottery solutions.
This initiative in US markets will open new opportunities for US citizens to play lottery and jackpot games based from across the world.

Spinola Gaming, the world’s leading lottery software provider announces US lottery operators and software solution providers have started discussions to utilise Spinola Gaming’s Connex: Lottery Management System, and its portfolio of games to upgrade their platforms for the new digital age. Players across the United States will soon be able to play 70+ of the biggest lottery games from across the world, plus a portfolio of digitized scratch cards and instant games via our new US partners. The company’s Lottery Management System, Connex was also a key factor behind many US iGaming B2B Providers’ and operators’ interests during the discussions.

These discussions started due to the recent situation within the lottery space, where retail lottery operators were forced to shut down because of the Covid-19 situation, with states still not holding an online lottery management system to cater for their audience’s needs it was a question of adapt to the situation, or find other means of operations. As MarketWatch says, “The market is driven by the integration of Lottery systems, increasing demand for high productivity and reduced turnaround time among end-users, and significant adoption of Lottery in education and training. In addition, integration of Lottery systems is anticipated to boost the growth of the market as well.” More information can be found here.

And this isn’t just present in the US, but also in all of North America. Atlantic Lottery achieved record-breaking digital sales during the Covid-19 pandemic. The lottery operator’s platform increased by more than 500% over the same period in the prior year, while gross gaming revenue also saw a record-breaking 200% year-over-year increase, further expressing the argument that online lottery operators are surging.

The potential within this US is substantial, with states opening online gaming possibilities for casinos and sportsbooks, the time to integrate lotteries on their product suite is now. Solid forecasts show that the lottery industry is set to grow by 50% over the next 5 years, not just in emerging markets, but also in developed countries such as the states.

Thomas Mahoney, COO of Spinola Gaming said that, “The growing interest in the US for online lottery management systems and global lottery access, with operators and lottery entities getting in touch with a platform like ourselves shows that online lottery games are now a product their end-users need.” Mahoney followed on by saying that, “We expected to see a strong level of growth during this period, although we didn’t expect to see this amount of interest. We are always looking to improve our platform for our clients in any way we can, and we continue to listen for feedback from our current clients in order to do so.”

Back in 2020, Spinola Gaming had already started developing foundations in continents like LatAm and Asia.

Atlantic Lottery

NEW PUNCH N’ PLAY LOTTERY GAMES FROM SCIENTIFIC GAMES LAUNCH IN NORTH AMERICA

Published

6 months ago

October 27, 2023

GamingAmericas.com

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Company Will Also Showcase Punch N’ Play Products at North American Association of State & Provincial Lotteries 2023 Conference October 30-November 2

Scientific Games announces that three North American lotteries are offering its latest instant scratch game innovation, Punch N’ Play. A patented game enhancement unique to standard one-sided scratch game play, Punch N’ Play is a folded card that begins with an intuitive, coordinates play action, then incorporates perforated holes for more chances for the player to win. The concept is a first for the global lottery industry.

The Louisiana Lottery launched the USD$5 New Orleans Saints games in August, followed by Loto-Québec’s launch of the sports-themed CAN$5 Le billet game in September, and Atlantic Lottery’s upcoming launch of the wintery CAN$3 Winning Snowballs game in November. All three launches feature the excitement of the Punch N’ Play experience.

“The Louisiana Lottery is always on the lookout for innovative ways to enhance the gaming experience for our players,” said Louisiana Lottery President Rose Hudson. “We thought Punch N’ Play was truly a unique concept and saw it as a perfect match for this year’s New Orleans Saints-branded game and are proud to be the first lottery to offer it to players.”

Punch N’ Play products are the newest game enhancement from innovation teams at Scientific Games and part of the company’s highly innovative portfolio of Strategic Product Enhancements featuring exciting inks, finishes, play styles and one-of-a-kind combinations that sizzle at retail, entertain existing players and attract lottery newcomers.

“Punch N’ Play scratch tickets offer a whole new gaming experience for players. When Scientific Games showed us our ticket design, we found it truly innovative. Le billet sports from Loto-Québec features holes that players can punch and makes them feel like they’re at the heart of the sporting action—whether that’s soccer, baseball or football,” said Catherine Dumont, Senior Product Manager for Loto-Québec.

With Punch N’ Play, players scratch coordinates and mark the corresponding play spots on the grid to match three symbols. The opportunity to win continues as the players fold the ticket, punch out the perforated holes, and scratch for more prizes.

“Atlantic Lottery is always on the lookout for new products to ensure there’s something new and exciting for all of our players. These Punch N’ Play games offer our players a unique twist on a traditional product they know and enjoy, making them an excellent addition to our Scratch’N Win portfolio,” said Michael MacKinnon, VP of Product for Atlantic Lottery.

Scientific Games’ debut of Punch N’ Play comes just prior to the North American Association of State & Provincial Lotteries 2023 Conference to be held October 30-November 2 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where games will be showcased along with the company’s full portfolio of Strategic Product Enhancements.

“Building an instant game portfolio that responsibly maximizes profit for lottery beneficiaries is truly a balance of art and science. At Scientific Games, data helps strike that balance. The play experience at every price point, playstyle and product enhancement in the portfolio should be strategically planned to entertain players and deliver sales performance,” said Danielle Hodges, Director of Global Product Innovation & Development for Scientific Games.

With products representing 70% of instant scratch game retail sales globally, Scientific Games is the world’s largest instant games creator, producer and services provider in the world. The company supplies games, technologies, analytics and services to 130 lotteries in 50 countries around the globe, including nearly every North American lottery.

Atlantic Lottery

NeoGames Studio launches its eInstant games with Atlantic Lottery in Canada

Published

7 months ago

September 28, 2023

GamingAmericas.com

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NeoGames S.A., a technology-driven provider of end-to-end iLottery and iGaming solutions, has significantly expanded its reach in Canada through the launch of its premium eInstant games from NeoGames Studio with Atlantic Lottery (AL).

The agreement, through NeoPollard Interactive LLC (NPi), a company jointly owned by Pollard Banknote Limited and NeoGames S.A., and powering the most profitable iLottery programs, sees AL gain access to a rich stream of content created by NeoGames Studio. The lottery can now benefit from a portfolio of award-winning, top-performing games, in a deal that is NeoGames’ first pure digital content partnership in Canada.

AL and NeoGames Studio will work together on a roadmap of future games and technological enhancements.

With the latest, most innovative creations from NeoGames reaching the Lottery’s players, the launch is expected to support the overall experience AL offers its customers.

As the only regulated iLottery and iGaming operator in Atlantic Canada, AL currently offers a variety of digital entertainment through its alc.ca platform and is the largest eInstant game operator in Canada.

The launch of NeoGames’ portfolio of eInstant games represents an expansion in the Canadian lottery market, with AL becoming NeoGames’ second lottery customer in the country.

Hili Shakked, Managing Director of NeoGames Studio, said: “We are excited to announce the launch of NeoGames Studio’s premium eInstant titles with the Atlantic Lottery. The partnership is our first content-only deal in Canada, and it underscores our commitment to providing advanced solutions that meet the unique needs of our lottery customers.

We are confident that our range of innovative games, such as Desert Fantasy, winner of the 2023 EGR North America Award for “Best New Game”, will enhance AL’s online footprint and attract new audiences, supporting the company’s growth in the iLottery market. It is a partnership designed to help AL maximize profitability and proceeds to good causes, while also providing players in Atlantic Canada with the best possible gaming experience.”

Robert Lalonde, Director of iGaming at AL, said: “AL is thrilled to launch NeoGames Studio’s innovative content library to further enhance the digital gaming experience in Atlantic Canada. Through this partnership, we will aim to expand our game content and broaden our appeal to players, while maintaining our commitment to responsible gambling.”

Atlantic Lottery

SG’s Latest WAVE Point-of-sale Technology to Power Atlantic Lottery Retail Growth in Canada

Published

1 year ago

November 29, 2022

GamingAmericas.com

Scientific Games (SG) has announced that it will provide the company’s latest WAVE point-of-sale technology across Atlantic Lottery’s retailer network of 3000 locations in the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador.

The technology modernization is part of Atlantic Lottery’s retail rejuvenation through a new contract with SG, which also includes other equipment and software.

WAVE is the company’s flagship, high-performance clerk-operated terminal designed for ease of use and speed of service in a variety of sizes to meet the needs of different retail environments.

The new WAVE terminals follow a rollout of Scientific Games’ award-winning PlayCentral HD self-service kiosks for Atlantic Lottery throughout summer 2022, the first full player self-service technology in Canada. Offering players expanded access to lottery draw and instant scratch games as well as sports betting, the full-sized PlayCentral HDs kiosks feature age verification, as well as cash and cashless payment options. Available in the provinces of New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador, the convenient, self-service kiosks are part of Atlantic Lottery’s strategic goal to modernize the retail experience to better meet the needs and expectations of its players and retailers.

Joey Cormier, VP of Channels for Atlantic Lottery, said: “Atlantic Lottery is excited to support our plans for retail evolution over the next five years with advanced technology at point-of-sale. We are delighted to have advanced terminals for our retailers, and we are aligning with rapidly moving modernization trends taking place at retail.”

An advanced, modular central gaming system from Scientific Games was implemented for Atlantic Lottery in 2017. In addition to retail and gaming systems technology, Scientific Games supplies Atlantic Lottery with a full digital lottery system and player subscription services and is the primary provider of its successful Scratch’N Win games. The company’s relationship with Atlantic Lottery dates back to 1983, resulting in a partnership that has kept pace with technology advancements over the decades and driven growth across the Lottery’s entire portfolio.

John Schulz, President, Americas & Global Instant Products for Scientific Games, said: “As retailers adapt to workforce challenges and consumer convenience, advanced retail point-of-sale technology is crucial. We will see retail technology, including self-service, have an increasingly important role in driving lottery performance. The Atlantic Lottery’s new systems infrastructure implemented with Scientific Games supports the Lottery’s ability to adapt swiftly to ensure relevance, growth and sustainability in a rapidly changing world.”