Scientific Games

Introduction to Scientific Games

Scientific Games Corporation is a multi-national company that provides gambling products and services to lottery and gambling organizations. The publicly traded company has their headquarters in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Their portfolio includes computerized and mechanical slots, table games, iGaming and iLottery products, instant  lottery games, lottery gaming systems, terminals and services, internet applications, server-based interactive  gambling terminals, gambling control systems, social gaming, and sports betting.

Scientific Games employs about 9,000 people worldwide and has commercial facilities on six continents! They also own notable subsidiaries such as Bally Technologies, Barcrest, NYX Gaming and WMS Industries, and they operate the UK sports-betting platform, OpenBet.

Scientific Games is a global leader in the gaming and lottery industry, their mission is to empower their customers by developing the world’s best gaming and lottery experiences.

Their casino, interactive and instant lottery games are designed to reach players anywhere in the world, in any channel they choose: casino, digital or retail. For over 85 years through their acquired companies, Scientific Games has earned a reputation amongst players for producing creative content, innovative technology, trusted security and efficient operating systems.

Through the 4 operating divisions – Gaming, Lottery, Digital and Social – Scientific Games offers customers a fully integrated portfolio of engaging game content, robust systems, technology platforms, unrivalled professional services and marketing solutions.

How Many Games does Scientific Games Have?

There are over 300 games under the ownership of Scientific Games, not directly, but the game offers of their subsidiaries. A huge portion of Scientific Games’ operations is focused on lottery products.

SG Digital provides games to over 200 operators worldwide and growing every month. The SG Digital business has been built on creativity and market knowledge with over 2 000 titles from the in-house gaming studios and top third party suppliers.

What Awards Has Scientific Games Won?

Scientific Games has won numerous awards, some of the most recent include:

2018

• SBC Awards – Best Live Betting Product – OpenBet
• Standalone Sportsbook Platform Provider of the Year
• SBC Awards – Sands Supplier Excellence Awards (China)
• Business Awards of Macau – Most Valuable Brand – Scientific Games Corporation
• Macau Gaming Show – Best Game Theme – Super Flower of Riches
• Global Gaming Awards – Land-Based Industry Supplier of the Year
• Digital Industry Supplier of the Year: SG Digital
• Digital Product of the Year: Open Bet
• Gaming and Technology Awards – Best Interactive Product: OpenBet

2017

• Top 20 Most Innovative Gaming Technology Awards
  • TwinStar V75
  • Lightning Launch on the PRIZM GameTable
• Global Gaming Awards
  • Land-Based Industry Supplier of the Year: Scientific Games
  • Digital Industry Supplier of the Year: NYX Gaming Group
  • 2nd Place Land-Based Product of the Year: WillyWonka Golden Ticket™
  • 3rd Place Digital Product of the Year: Secret Santa Second-Chance Drawings
• BEGE Expo – Best Remote Game Solution offering largest range of Gaming Experience
• Asia Gaming Awards – Best Table Game Solution
• EGR North America Awards
  • Casino Platform Supplier: NYX Gaming Group
  • Best Platform Supplier: NYX Gaming Group
• GGB Gaming & Technology Awards – Best Productivity-Enhancement Technology – IVIEW4
• Silicon Review – 50 Innovative Companies to Watch in 2017
• Gaming Intelligence Awards – Lottery Supplier of the Year
• North American State & Provincial Lotteries Association – Best New Instant Game

2016

• Top 20 Most Innovative Gaming Technology Awards
  • ShuffleStar Continuous Shuffler
  • TwinStar J43
• Global Gaming Awards
  • Gold Award for Land-Based Gaming Innovation of the Year: SG Universe
  • Land-Based Industry Supplier of the Year
  • Casino Product of the Year: Iron Man Deluxe
  • Digital Product of the Year: Holiday Countdown Second Chance Game
• Gaming & Technology Awards
  • Best Table Game Product or Innovation: Flushes Gone Wild
• Asia Gaming Awards
  • Electronic Game Manufacturer
  • Best Table Games Supplier
  • Best Industry Supplier
• Gaming Intelligence Awards – Lottery Supplier of the Year
• Top 20 Most Innovative Gaming Technology Awards
• North American State & Provincial Lotteries Association – 2nd Place: Best New Instant Game 2016
• Technology Association of Georgia – Top 40 Most Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia
• Telly Award – Kentucky Lottery’s MGM Grand Las Vegas game

How did Scientific Games Begin?

Scientific Games has over 85 years experience. They were formerly known as Autotote, was founded in 1973 by
John Koza and Daniel Bower.

In 1974 they introduced the first ever secure Instant Lottery ticket which is still a SG product!

They provide Mega Millions and Powerball tickets through the secure point-of-sale systems, and have also created  loyalty systems giving players the chance to earn points with non-winning tickets.

In the year 2000 Autote purchased Scientific Games and in 2001 the combined company changed its name from Autotote to Scientific Games Corporation. By 2002, two thirds of the $20 billion wagered annually on racing in North America was tracked by Autotote computers.

In 2006 American Scientific Gaming acquired The Global Draw and Games Media –these were big gaming names in the UK at the time.

By 2013 they bought WMS Industries and in 2014 Bally Technologies. Barcrest also became one of the subsidiaries of Scientific Games.

What type of Slots and Games does Scientific Games offer?

Many of the popular games of the past are now branded under the SG umbrella. There is a huge selection including all types of casino games such as slots, blackjack, roulette, keno, bingo and video poker.

The SG team provides both bespoke and network content, providing players with a thrilling gaming experience, no matter which channel they use.

The company also owns some big licenses such as the American sitcom classic Seinfeld and British secret agent franchise 007 James Bond. SG holds a Monopoly license having secured a deal with Hasbro.

SG Digital is combination of NYX and SGI, a trusted partner to the most powerful iGaming, iLottery and Sports Betting brands worldwide.

Scientific Games are proudly the most trusted lottery supplier in the world. Lottery games provide great entertainment to players but also fund good causes such as education, health and welfare, senior citizens, roads, bridges and the environment. Scientific Games lotteries are a trusted partner to 150+ lotteries in more than 50 countries.

Scientific Games is a leader in the social casino gaming market. Top performing games include Bingo Showdown, Gold Fish Casino Slots, Hot ShotCasino, Jackpot Party, Quick Hit Slots, 88 Fortunes, and Monopoly Slots. SG provides social casino gaming enthusiasts with the best-in-class channel where they can enjoy ‘free-to-play’ slots the exclusive library of 1 800 authentic Las Vegas social casino games. These games are intended for an adult audience and do not offer ‘real money gambling’ or prizes.

Does Scientific Games offer a Progressive Jackpot?

Scientific Games provides a Progressive system which supports all linked progressive and linked mystery jackpots.  Their progressives are tightly integrated with Bally Slot management systems creating a one-wire solution.

Does Scientific Games have a Mobile Platform?

Scientific Games offers Flash and HTML5 games that are available for Instant Play on both desktop and mobile devices such as Apple or Android.