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IGT CEO Global Lottery Renato Ascoli Inducted into Lottery Industry Hall of Fame
International Game Technology PLC announced that Renato Ascoli, IGT CEO Global Lottery, will be inducted into the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2024. Ascoli will be honored later this year at an event hosted by the Public Gaming Research Institute (PGRI) in conjunction with the World Lottery Summit in Paris.
“With nearly 20 years of experience serving in high-level positions in the lottery and gaming industries, Renato Ascoli is an accomplished senior executive whose leadership has been paramount in driving new business and innovation. Renato has a keen ability to identify and realize business growth opportunities, and his contributions will benefit the lottery industry for years to come. IGT congratulates Renato on his well-deserved induction into this year’s Lottery Industry Hall of Fame,” Vince Sadusky, CEO of IGT, said.
“I am incredibly honored to be inducted into the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024. Working in the lottery industry with many great leaders and innovators has been an absolute privilege. The future of the lottery industry is bright, and I look forward to helping our customers propel the modernization of lottery worldwide while continuing to generate funds for philanthropic causes,” said Ascoli.
In his current role, Ascoli is responsible for global lottery and iLottery sales and operations, product and sales development, and technology and support for IGT’s 90-plus lottery customers worldwide. Since the merger of GTECH and IGT in 2015, Ascoli has successfully led both the Global Lottery and Global Gaming business units for the Company. Some of the key achievements within his tenure have been launching sports betting with the Rhode Island Lottery, partnering with the Mississippi Lottery to initiate operations, deploying lottery terminals in Walmart retail stores, and rolling out IGT’s proprietary Cash Pop draw game, which is now live in over 15 jurisdictions.
Ascoli previously served as General Manager of GTECH S.p.A. (formerly known as Lottomatica Group S.p.A. and Lottomatica S.p.A.) and President of GTECH Products and Services, where he was responsible for overseeing the design, development, and delivery of state-of-the-art platforms, products, and services. Renato had also served as Head of Italian Operations in which he was responsible for the strategic direction and operations of the Company’s Italian businesses.
During his tenure leading Lottomatica, one of the largest lotteries in the world, Ascoli sustained the launch of the Gratta e Vinci (Scratch & Win) instant ticket brand in Italy. Additionally, he was instrumental in gaining the exclusive Lotto concession in Italy with a consortium led by IGT, Lottoitalia S.r.l. The Italian Lotto, and its associated games 10eLotto and MillionDAY, which are among the most popular and successful games in Italy.
The Lottery Industry Hall of Fame was founded by PGRI in 2005 as a means of honoring those who have done the most to make the lottery industry the great success that it is today. Membership is reserved for lottery professionals who have promoted excellence and integrity throughout their careers. Each year, former inductees nominate and vote on the final recipients.
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Aviatrix gains final approval in Spain ahead of launch
The multi-award-winning crash game Aviatrix has received final approval from the Spanish regulator ahead of a full launch in the country.
The approval (homologation) from Spain’s Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ) means that any licensed operator in the country can now integrate Aviatrix, either via an aggregator or directly.
Anastasia Rimskaya, Chief Account Officer at Aviatrix, said: “We’re proud to announce that Aviatrix is ready to take flight in Spain in 2025. This is a market we’ve been watching closely for a long time, and we’ve worked really hard to make sure we can offer our game to operators in the easiest way possible. We look forward to building many great, mutually beneficial partnerships in Spain over the coming months.”
The Aviatrix team will be touching down in Spain in January for ICE Barcelona 2025. To find out more about adding the game to your Spanish-licensed operator, drop by stand 2E30.
Aviatrix has significantly increased its regulator footprint around the world over the last 12 months, gaining licences or certifications in major markets, including Sweden, Italy, the Netherlands, Colombia, Ontario and many more.
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BOOMING GAMES EXPANDS IN WEST AFRICA WITH CHOPBET PARTNERSHIP
Booming Games is excited to reveal its new partnership with ChopBet, a premier operator in Africa.
Established in 2024, ChopBet strives to become Africa’s premier sports entertainment provider. With a clear focus on engaging the continent’s youth, the company offers top-notch sports entertainment products, prioritizing trust and exceptional customer service. Booming Games’ partnership highlights ChopBet’s dedication to delivering high-quality content and creating immersive gaming experiences across Africa. ChopBet Players can now experience world-class gaming right from the comfort of their homes.
Solomon Godwin, Head of Africa at Booming Games, said: “We’re delighted to continue our expansion in African markets, and Chopbet’s strong and trusted brand will only enhance this. Our provision is as wide-ranging as high-quality, and we believe we can offer real value to African players.”
Mr Eazi, Founder & Chairman at ChopBet, said: “We are excited to partner with Booming Games to bring their world-class gaming experience to ChopBet. Booming Games’ portfolio of games aligns perfectly with our vision of delivering premium gaming experiences to our customers across Africa, and we are confident that this partnership will offer our customers exciting new opportunities to enjoy.”
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PlayOJO Becomes the Official Headline Sponsor of ITV1 and ITVX’s Dancing on Ice
PlayOJO Bingo announced today it has inked a deal to be the official sponsor of ITV1’s live celebrity ice-skating competition Dancing on Ice for its seventeenth series.
The agreement includes significant PlayOJO Bingo brand visibility in the format of idents around the Sunday peak-time show. Hosted by Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern, Dancing on Ice challenges celebrities and their professional ice skater partners to learn and perform ice-skating dance routines in front of a panel of judges and live studio audience.
The new season slid onto UK TV screens on 12th January. Celebrities hoping to achieve skating success this year include Olympic rowing legend Sir Steve Redgrave, Love Island star Chris Taylor, TOWIE’s Dan Edgar and Ferne McCann, former footballer Anton Ferdinand, Coronation Street‘s Sam Aston, EastEnders star Charlie Brooks and Hollyoaks’ Chelsee Healey; as well as former English football player Anton Ferdinand, comedian Josh Jones, Coronation Street’s Sam Aston, and presenter Michaela Strachan.
The deal includes 120 seconds of on-air brand accreditation via sponsorship idents featuring the PlayOJO Bingo ‘Sounds Like OJO Time’ creative platform and the brand’s iconic three-note sonic logo. There will also be 10 seconds of idents around free programme-streaming content on the ITVX website, ITV’s streaming service, and the STV Player website and mobile app.
Meanwhile, PlayOJO Bingo will have the rights to use the Dancing On Ice show logo, design assets and format across its website, app and social channels and in competitions targeting consumers, trade and employees, as well as certain other marketing communications.
Peter Bennett, CMO at PlayOJO said Dancing on Ice and the SkillOnNet-powered PlayOJO are perfect dance partners.
“PlayOJO Bingo is all about creating a vibrant and entertaining environment where players can challenge themselves and have fun whether they win or lose, just like the celebrities on Dancing on Ice. It’s about building exciting and memorable experiences, whether that be through the thrill of casino games or gliding across the ice.”
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