al game developer Scientific Games has announced the acquisition of UK-based iGaming provider Red7Mobile Ltd for an undisclosed fee.

Under the terms of the deal, Scientific Games will retain all of Red7’s staff in the firm’s existing Bristol office and will continue to fully support Red7’s partnerships with online and sports betting operators through the Scientific Games network.

Red7 designs and develops casino games and sports betting applications for both mobile and desktop platforms and has existing partnerships with many of the industry’s leading online gaming and sports betting operators.

In a statement announcing the deal, Matt Hatch, Chief Executive Officer of Red7 said: “We are excited to be a part of Scientific Games, combining Red7’s creativity, innovation, and award-winning games to deliver transformational player experiences to Scientific Games’ real-money gaming partners around the globe.”

Scientific Games Group Chief Executive – Interactive Barry Cottle added: “The acquisition of Red7 and its highly creative, talented team is a very positive development in SG Interactive’s growth story.

"Red7’s portfolio of innovative games augments our entertaining game content and industry-leading intellectual property. We’re also excited about their sports betting apps, which include a host of robust features that add excitement to the sports betting experience.”