Defy the Odds partners with Hydrastack to support regulated iGaming expansion

Defy the Odds (DTO) has partnered with Hydrastack, an automation platform designed to help slot content move between Class II, Class III, online and social channels without being rebuilt for each channel, the companies said.

Under the partnership, DTO will advise Hydrastack on regulatory matters, go-to-market planning and business development, and provide access to its network across casino and sports betting as Hydrastack expands into regulated iGaming markets.

Hydrastack said it is addressing a common issue for studios and manufacturers: taking proven slot titles into a new channel often requires rebuilding them “from the ground up,” which the company described as time-consuming and resource intensive. The company said its founding team has experience working in real-money gaming OEMs and operators.

David Dimas, CEO of Hydrastack said, "We've spent our careers working for real-money-gaming OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and operators, so we've felt the pain first-hand when studios have proven, revenue-ready titles sitting on a shelf because converting them across Class II, Class III, online, and social channels means rebuilding from scratch. Partnering with DTO allows us to pair our experience with DTO's regulatory expertise and network, for a thoughtful and industry-native rollout. This partnership is a big step toward proving that studios shouldn't have to choose between moving fast and staying true to how they build."

Kelly Kehn, co-founder of DTO, said, "Hydrastack has built something the industry actually needs, and they have the experience to back it up. Our job is to help them navigate their route to market and get the platform in front of the right people. We are thrilled to be working with them".

Hydrastack said it has opened conversations with OEMs, suppliers and game studios interested in moving existing content into new channels, including licensed manufacturers seeking to extend live titles into online or social, and independent studios with proven games looking for a way to port titles.