Scientific Games Boosts Its Production Capabilities with Acquisition of ELK Studios
Scientific Games, a US-oriented company, has recently announced a new acquisition deal that should strengthen its position as one of the leading iGaming content providers. It has purchased a talented European-based software developer ELK Studios. The deal seems to open many doors in the gambling world for both parties.
Scientific Games, a casino software supplier with an ambition of becoming the leading cross-platform global game company, became one step closer to the achievement of this goal with the acquisition of ELK Studios.
ELK Studios is a talented European slots developer based in Sweden. Its games are backed with innovative mathematical algorithms and innovative visual design. Those are key features that make its content extremely popular with players. However, the company continues to develop and implement novelty into its games. One of such innovations is the X-iter tool that creates a unique gaming experience through a series of predefined modes.
“synergistic combination of their top-ranked games and our leading OpenGaming ecosystem”
SG expects that ELK Studios will boost its production capabilities and innovate its in-house games. This collaboration can enhance Scientific Games content and diversify it. Moreover, ELK Studios will expand the portfolio of games offered through SG’s OpenGaming ecosystem with a range of engaging slots, including such hits as Respin Circus, Wild Toro series, Cygnus, Micro Knights, Miss Wildfire, and Ecuador Gold.
“The ELK Studios team is packed with talent and enhances our existing in-house teams and capabilities. The highly synergistic combination of their top-ranked games and our leading OpenGaming ecosystem offers exciting distribution opportunities in the U.S. and Canada. I am thrilled to welcome them to our team,” commented on the acquisition Barry Cottle, President and CEO of Scientific Games.
A deal with Scientific Games is something that aligns with the goals and ambitions of ELK Studios. After having leading positions on many European markets, this software developer considered the integration of its games into the US and Canada to be the next stage of the company’s development. The agreement with US-targeted Scientific Games is a first step made in this direction.
In addition to becoming a leading supplier of video slots, Scientific Games makes steps to become one of the top companies that deliver live casino titles. A recent acquisition of Authentic Games, a company with an impressive selection of live dealer and virtual games, demonstrates SG’s determination to become a leader in this sphere of gambling.
