Bally Technologies and Aristocrat Technologies are teaming up to offer the same third-party poker networks to operators once internet gaming is legalised in the US.
The two companies will offer their poker networks as part of their business-to-business internet-gaming solutions for US operators.
Both are offering i-gaming platforms with an integration to their back-end core system solutions, while providing operators with the flexibility to choose best-in-class applications from multiple suppliers around the world - Bally through its recently announced acquisition of Chiligaming’s i-gaming platform and Aristocrat through its exclusive collaboration with GameAccount Network.
Under the strategic alliance, Bally and Aristocrat plan to secure arrangements with leading poker providers that will then be integrated into their i-gaming platforms. Advanced discussions with several poker providers are under way.
“By teaming up, Bally and Aristocrat can source and integrate with the strongest online poker product, specifically tailored for this market, which can help our customers maintain their leadership position in both land-based and online gaming,” said Richard Haddrill, Bally’s CEO.
Both companies plan to share their slot content for online deployment in the US, with these titles initially being made available for free play before wagering when legalised.
Jamie Odell, CEO of Aristocrat, said that while the pair will compete to provide their customers with gaming systems and outstanding content, the mutual backing and support for online poker games will provide greater confidence for operators.
“Access to the proven slot content from both Bally and Aristocrat will allow gaming operators to create a compelling experience as legalised online gaming emerges in the US,” he said.
Bally and Aristocrat have applied to the Nevada Gaming Control Board to extend their existing licences to act as interactive gaming suppliers.
