Digital Product of the year

September 20, 2023
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Here is the Shortlist for the Digital Product of the year award, sponsored by Anaxi.
  • OpenBet - BetBuilder - OpenBet’s pioneering BetBuilder product helped redefine sports betting in 2022 by delivering record-breaking same-game parlays at the biggest US sporting events. BetBuilder saw OpenBet process more than 3.76 million same-game parlay bets during Super Bowl LVII, totalling $66.7m in stakes and reporting 145% overall growth YoY. It also enjoyed record-breaking engagement during World Cup 2022 with more than 50% of BetBuilder stakes coming from bettors in the US and 108 sportsbooks deploying the product.
  • Pariplay - Fusion - In the past 12 months Pariplay continued its expansion across the Americas after obtaining licenses in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Buenos Aires, and Panama, to name a few. Pariplay’s Fusion platform offers 14,000+ games from 120+ suppliers, with easy integration. In 2022, it achieved 12+ billion bets, 10+ million players, and €563m ($605m) GGR. Pariplay executed 66 new integrations, launched 4,600+ games, and entered 11 new markets. Testimonials from operators Play Alberta and Codere praise its innovative games, extensive content, and customer engagement.
  • Bragg Gaming - FUZE - FUZE is Bragg’s game-changing engagement toolset, designed to enhance the player experience, boost online casino operator KPIs, and increase player lifetime value, all from a single platform. Following the tremendous success of FUZE in the casino sector, the offering recently expanded to sportsbook, enabling operators to leverage event-driven betting demand with targeted gamified promotions which punters can track in real time. The highly-configurable sports betting promotions help operators promote specific sporting events, allowing punters to compete with each other and boosting wagers.
  • Evolution - Live Craps - Evolution’s Live Craps offers a unique online version of a classic land-based favorite. This is the first live online Craps game in the US and it shot to extreme popularity immediately after launching. It is now available to players in NJ, PA, WV and as of May this year - Michigan. The game is beautifully adapted to online play to appeal to both experienced and novice players. It makes a complex game more accessible to new players thanks to built-in features and tools.
  • Inspired Entertainment Inc - V-Play Women's Soccer - Inspired is a global leader in Virtual Sports, with over 14 sports live in 30 countries. To coincide with the Women's EURO 2022 tournament, Inspired became the first and only supplier to bring a Virtual Sports Women’s Soccer game to the market. Featuring all the amazing qualities of V-Play Soccer 3: unparalleled graphics, animations and life-like players. Key features include up to 8 goals per game, international and domestic team pools, over 30 betting markets and more than 50 teams.
  • IGT PlayDigital - POWERBUCK$ - IGT PlayDigital’s unique position offers omnichannel games with player affinity and familiarity, widens the player base, and gives new revenue opportunities for operators. The success of the POWERBUCK$ brand in Canada shows incredible performance numbers, adding to IGT PlayDigital’s leading position in prestigious slot rankings. The latest title, POWERBUCK$ Wheel of Fortune Latin Getaways, adds to a diverse portfolio that engages both land-based and online players. The game gives players the opportunity to earn riches on every spin with the amazing Ca$hLink feature, which instantly awards prize values.
  • Wazdan - 9 Coins - 9 Coins is a top-performing slot loved by players in North America. Combining unique math models and a fast-paced gameplay, the title generated impressive results in regulated markets across the globe, increasing the number of unique active players by 163%, game rounds by 248%, and bet sum by 265%. It also introduced the Cash Infinity feature that boosts player engagement and retention, delivering proven results to operators.
  • BetConstruct - SpringBME - BetConstruct’s innovative SpringBME platform provides operators with a comprehensive solution to launch and manage their gaming businesses. SpringBME offers a wide range of functionalities, including gaming and betting products, content, services, and industry news, all accessible through a user-friendly dashboard. Operators can easily enable other BetConstruct products and integrate third-party providers with a single click, as well as order marketing, legal, and other services. SpringBME ensures that operators have full control over their business by providing a time-saving management infrastructure. 
  • Spribe - Aviator - Spribe’s flagship Turbo Game, Aviator, has engaged players throughout the LATAM market. It has been a huge hit with players at 100+ online casinos across Brazil, Columbia, Chile, Peru, Mexico, Paraguay, Ecuador and Bolivia. It is one of the most sought-after titles among Gen Y/Z players, and it is capable of handling over 2,000 bets per round, making it the ideal title for operators that experience high traffic at peak times. Aviator is also the top casino game in Brazil, and demand for it has remained high over the past two years. 
  • OneComply - Licensing and Compliance Management Platform - OneComply, now part of GeoComply, has quickly changed the game for licensing and operational compliance management. It centralizes, organizes and activates all of a company’s licensing and compliance data, including key person, corporate entity and occupational/product licensing – enabling organizations to streamline and automate the application creation process and instantly track the status of all licenses and compliance issues for multiple business entities, license types and jurisdictions. Casino properties in Nevada, California and Washington State have already deployed OneComply’s platform. 

The Digital Product of the year category is sponsored by Anaxi.

About Anaxi: Anaxi is Aristocrat Leisure Limited’s dedicated online Real Money Gaming and Customer Experience Solutions business. Founded in 2022, Anaxi creates destinations where players can enjoy the excitement of online Real Money Gaming with confidence. Powered by the world’s greatest gaming content and the creativity of over 800 passionate people, Anaxi is on a mission to become the most trusted name in online RMG, globally. Anaxi: Experience Entertainment.

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