Scientific Games expands into Live Casino via acquisition of Authentic Gaming

Scientific Games Corporation has acquired Authentic Gaming, a provider of premium live casino solutions, which marks the company’s first move into the Live Casino market and significantly enhances the company’s product portfolio.

Globally, the Live Casino market comprises approximately 30% of the iGaming market and is a key product vertical for players. The acquisition strengthens Scientific Games' in-house development capabilities to build Live Casino products that will provide immersive experiences for players globally and allow the company to further leverage its content IP, land-based relationships, and OpenGaming platform for accelerated growth.

Scientific Games intends to further extend Authentic Gaming’s product offering across the U.S. market. This includes creating new studios based in the U.S., enabling the company to offer a localized product for operators across the region.

Barry Cottle, CEO of Scientific Games, said: “We are thrilled to have Authentic Gaming join the Scientific Games family and expand our premium product portfolio as we execute on our vision to become the leading, cross-platform global game company. The collective power of Authentic, our proven Table Games titles, and our OpenGaming platform allow us to capitalize on a growing U.S. market opportunity with our unique omni-channel approach.”

Dylan Slaney, CEO iGaming, at Scientific Games, commented: “As a result of welcoming Authentic to Scientific Games, we will be uniquely positioned to continue to excite and entertain players to capture both the growth opportunities that exist within Live Casino and the convergence of players globally across digital and land-based channels by providing leading immersive experiences. We are excited to work with the talented team at Authentic to enhance our iGaming proposition for both operators and players.”

Jonas Delin, CEO and founder of Authentic Gaming, added: “Scientific Games’ leading position in the U.S., their focus on quality games content and market-leading iGaming platform make them the ideal home for Authentic to expand our footprint in the U.S. and European markets. Our proven technology and live dealer platform is ready for scale and now, as part of Scientific Games, we are able to embark on our studio expansion and game diversification strategy in full force.”

Delin concluded: “Our strategy is driven by a relentless focus on delivering premium quality live dealer content where attention to detail, customer customization, and innovation are the cornerstones that our unique live dealer games are based on. This partnership will propel this mission and be a game-changer in the fastest-growing segment in the gaming industry.”

Based in Malta, Authentic Gaming is currently integrated with over 30 European operators, including leading brands Entain, 888, Betway Group, LeoVegas, Mr. Green, and many others.

Authentic's titles are streamed directly from a state-of-the-art studio and the floors of luxurious casino resorts, as well as a range of auto-roulette games. The provider recently improved its portfolio with the addition of live Blackjack, while Baccarat features in its upcoming product roadmap.