Game Play Network, Inc., (GPN) on Wednesday unveiled plans for a multi-phase program to expand the distribution of bspot.com, its B2C offering, through Ziosk’s handheld tablets and technology.
GPN is a licensed gaming company that offers its players the ability to play casino-style games for real money in the majority of the US.
Texas-based Ziosk is a technology supplier to the restaurant industry that drives guest engagement. The company says its Ziosk Platform is an omnichannel suite of cloud-based products that provide safe, secure, contactless dining experiences and data insights to grow a restaurant’s top and bottom line.
GPN said its plan envisions the expansion of the company’s footprint by placing handheld gaming tablets in bars, hotel lounges, sports arenas and other high-traffic venues across the country.
Through the proposed multi-phase program, Ziosk will integrate its tablet technology with GPN’s patented real money gaming platform in both Ziosk’s existing restaurant network and GPN-sourced locations.
The Ziosk network currently engages with more than 300m guests and completed some 125m payments per year via 125,000 interactive screens across the top casual dining restaurants in the US. Guests engage to order food and drinks, enroll in loyalty programs, view entertainment and play games, the company said.
“Our plan to leverage Ziosk’s tablets and technology would dramatically accelerate the company’s strategic brick and mortar initiative,” Aaron Fischer, GPN's chief strategy officer and CFO, said in a statement. “In addition, it could generate significant revenue for our racing and game content providers, host locations, advertisers and other strategic partners, while building substantial enterprise value for GPN stakeholders.”
Shawn Gentry, Ziosk’s co-founder and VP of strategic partnerships, added, “GPN's online gaming platform, combined with the Ziosk omnichannel solution with integrated payments, creates a unique and exciting opportunity to entertain patrons in restaurants, sports venues, bars and entertainment venues.”
Sam Kiki, GPN’s chief commercial officer, said: “We are thrilled about this opportunity to work with Ziosk given their wide distribution network, which could provide our b spot players with a new way to enjoy our patented real money gaming experience in various entertainment environments. Our technology integration will strengthen our competitive advantage in the US gaming market.”
