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The exclusive legal provider of lottery, sports and instant games in the Norwegian market Norsk Tipping signed a partnership deal with Scout Gaming Group, which is a licensed and regulated provider of B2B Fantasy sports and pool betting. The Stockholm—based Scout Gaming solution with support of motorsports and leagues through an in-house StatCenter which provides real-time information to players will be available through Norsk tipping products.
Scout Gaming was chosen by Norsk Tipping as their partner for this important vertical for the coming years since satisfying Norsk Tipping’s expectations and ambitions.
Norsk Tipping’s Director of Innovation & Development, Per Kristian Mengshoel explained the decision: “Norway is considered one of the largest Fantasy playing nations in Europe and therefore we aim to channel as much of the players as possible to a legally regulated and responsible environment. This agreement with Scout Gaming makes it possible for us to explore and iterate, ensuring the best possible solution to the Norwegian market. We are currently working on proposing game rules which need to be approved by the Norwegian gaming authorities.
Scout Gaming came out as the leading competitor in the procurement and we are looking forward to working with them. This could prove to be an important future product category for us, where we hope to see long-term potential”.
Scout Gaming’s CEO, Andreas Ternström commented on the deal: “Norsk Tipping is a strategically very important customer to Scout Gaming. Norway is also a well-established country for Fantasy players. With Norsk Tipping being able to offer the Scout Gaming portfolio, consumers will have access to a modern and regulated solution. We are convinced that Norsk Tipping will succeed with their commercial and regulatory ambitions”.
