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Dizplai acquires gaming platform, PickGuru

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July 1, 2024

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Acquisition of PickGuru creates a new division, Dizplai Gaming
New division to strengthen Dizplai’s end-to-end offering with new level of services to Dizplai clients

Dizplai, a leading media experience company, trusted by global sports rights holders, brands, betting companies and broadcasters to transform passive audiences into engaged communities, has today announced the 100% acquisition of PickGuru, the most customer-centric, free to play, gaming platform on the market.

PickGuru provides smart solutions that drive audience and commercial objectives for today’s multi-channel bookmakers, publishers and rights holders. PickGuru’s solutions enable partners to quickly and easily create predictor and fantasy games for their platforms, and drive both deeper engagement and commercialisation opportunities.

The acquisition brings together two innovators in the fan engagement space, creating the new division, Dizplai Gaming. This division will expand Dizplai’s end-to-end offering and drive even greater experiences for fans across both first and second screens.

“We fundamentally believe that when audiences are compelled, through a gamified approach, to interact, it makes content more engaging, more commercially valuable, and enables it to grow and, ultimately, retain audiences,” said Ed Abis, CEO Dizplai. “The acquisition of Pickguru as a business, and the team of people who will join Dizplai, will enable us to supercharge that approach, offering a whole different level of services to our clients, thus driving our overarching strategy.”

Paul Watkins, PickGuru: “Dizplai and Pickguru have a collective vision, and this acquisition enables us to accelerate product developments that enables us to build on the Dizplai mantra of “Gamifying the Game”. Fans want to be part of the action and love predicting outcomes, collectively we can deliver on this. Watch this space!”

Paul Cobley, PickGuru: “The Pickguru platform was built on the principle of flexibility. We are committed to enabling our partners to quickly and easily create gamified experiences for their platforms that drive both deeper engagement and commercialisation opportunities. This is an extremely exciting time for us.”

Following the acquisition of PickGuru, Dizplai announced two new senior roles, in line with the growth of the business, with Paul Watkins as Chief Financial Officer and Paul Cobley as Director of Gaming.

Increasingly considered as the ultimate fan solution for live sports owners and creators, Dizplai fuses tech, creative and content experiences to create engaged communities for sports brands and organisations. Every day, millions of sports fans tune in to live broadcasts, which have been enhanced using the Dizplai platform, from companies as diverse as Sky Sports, TNT Sports, Manchester City, Liverpool FC, SuperTri, William Hill and The United Stand.

2024 has been a big year for Dizplai:

Launched Dizplai Creative, a new creative agency focused on driving greater audience engagement and brand value through content innovation and technology
Announced by Comcast as one of the ten startups chosen for the 2024 Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator program, powered by Boomtown.
Winner of the Best Technology for Match Day Operations and Experience award at the 2024 Sports Technology Awards

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Gentoo Media signs partnership agreement with SkyCity for automated brand protection tool GiG Comply

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July 4, 2024

George Miller

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Gentoo Media has today announced a new partnership agreement with New Zealand brand, SkyCity, Australasia’s leading gaming, entertainment and hospitality businesses, for the provision of its automated compliance and brand protection tool, GiG Comply.

The agreement will reinforce SkyCity’s commitment to responsible gambling, safeguarding their brand through ensuring regulatory compliance across its various marketing efforts. GiG Comply will allow SkyCity to monitor that its affiliates are following their brand guidelines and regulatory requirements, ensuring that its marketing efforts remain compliant.

The agreement demonstrates both parties’ dedication to upholding the highest standards of compliance and brand protection through monitoring that regulatory requirements are followed and respected. SkyCity will now be able to effectively adapt to the dynamic landscape of the iGaming industry and its ever changing regulatory demands.

Rasmus Bank Nielsen, Head of GiG Comply, said: “We are thrilled to add SkyCity to our growing list of partners for GiG Comply, and we look forward to assisting them with their compliance strategy, safeguarding their brand. We hope our new partnership with SkyCity is the start of a long standing collaboration to strengthen their affiliate marketing compliance, ensuring that they will remain in control of all of their marketing, and are in line with responsible gaming.”

Mads Birch Jespersen, Director of Marketing & Media from SkyCity says: “In a rapidly evolving online casino landscape like New Zealand and given the comprehensive compliance standards that SkyCity is determined to uphold, GiG Comply offers an additional filter for us to meet these standards. The tool allows us to explore and expand our online presence, while keeping everything in line within our regulatory strategy.”

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REEVO and Nemesis Join Forces in Exciting Partnership

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July 4, 2024

George Miller

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REEVO, a leading B2B content and aggregation platform, is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with Nemesis, a renowned brand under Jey Web Solution Srl. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the iGaming industry by combining the strengths of both companies to deliver unparalleled gaming experiences.

“Our agreement with REEVO holds significant importance for our company. We are thrilled to have successfully finalized it. This collaboration will enable us to significantly consolidate and expand our presence in the international market, opening new opportunities and strengthening our competitive position on a global scale,” said Jennifer Meli, CEO at Nemesis.

“Partnering with Nemesis marks a significant milestone for REEVO as we continue to expand our reach and enhance our offerings in the dynamic world of iGaming. This collaboration underscores our commitment to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional gaming experiences to our clients worldwide.” commented Daniel Cuc, Head of Account Management at REEVO.

This partnership combines Nemesis’s customizable and robust gaming solutions with REEVO’s innovative content and aggregation platform, creating a powerful synergy aimed at delivering exceptional gaming experiences. Both companies share a passion for gaming and a commitment to providing the best and safest experiences for their clients.

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Zimpler and Swish Partnership Boosts Merchant Payment Efficiency and Growth

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10 hours ago

July 4, 2024

George Miller

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Zimpler, a leader in instant payment solutions, today announced a new technical partnership set-up with Swish, Sweden’s most used payment app. This collaboration will provide Zimpler’s merchants with an optimized payment solution combining the strengths of Zimpler’s account-to-account (A2A) payments and Swish’s seamless transaction capabilities.

Key Nordic banking partners will play a crucial role in this collaboration, providing the essential infrastructure enabling seamless integrations. This synergy of fintech innovation and established banking networks sets a new standard for integrated payment solutions in the Nordic region.

“Our partnership with Swish allows us to offer a comprehensive payment solution that addresses the needs of both small and large transactions,” said Johan Strand, CEO of Zimpler. “This collaboration ensures that our merchants can provide a frictionless payment experience to their customers, significantly improving efficiency and satisfaction.”

“We are excited to welcome Zimpler to the Swish family as a technical partner” said Urban Höglund, CEO of Swish. Our 8.5 million users are used to instant and reliable payments and this partnership strengthen just that, with a seamless, fast and secure payment experience. Together, we aim to enhance efficiency for merchants and their customers.”

Key Benefits:

Optimized payment flows: Perfectly matching Zimpler’s A2A solution for larger transactions with Swish’s efficiency for smaller payments, ensuring smooth and reliable payments for fast-moving industries.
Increased conversion rates: Addressing transaction limits and reducing errors to ensure successful payments and minimize drop-offs.
Market Growth: Enhancing the user experience to help businesses expand and thrive in the Swedish market.

“Our partnership with Swish allows us to offer a comprehensive payment solution that addresses the needs of both small and large transactions,” said Johan Strand, CEO of Zimpler. “This collaboration ensures that our merchants can provide a frictionless payment experience to their customers, significantly improving efficiency and satisfaction.”

Key Benefits:

Optimized payment flows: Perfectly matching Zimpler’s A2A solution for larger transactions with Swish’s efficiency for smaller payments, ensuring smooth and reliable payments for fast-moving industries.
Increased conversion rates: Addressing transaction limits and reducing errors to ensure successful payments and minimize drop-offs.
Market Growth: Enhancing the user experience to help businesses expand and thrive in the Swedish market.

Background and Solution

To succeed in the Swedish market, especially in fast-moving industries businesses need to offer a seamless user experience. Swish is the most trusted payment method in Sweden for small transactions, but its daily transaction limits can be restrictive for businesses handling larger amounts. This often leads to failed payments and potential loss of sales.

Zimpler’s smart routing platform addresses these challenges by guiding users to the best payment method for each transaction. By combining Swish’s efficiency in handling small transactions with Zimpler’s robust account-to-account (A2A) solution for larger transactions, merchants can ensure smooth and reliable payments, reduce errors, and boost conversion rates. This will be achieved together with our bank partners to ensure the highest level of service and reliability.

Combining the flexibility in open banking with the high brand recognition and trust in Swish is crucial to enable world-class conversion and payment journeys for Zimpler’s merchants.

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