Inspired Entertainment secures NHL license and expands portfolio of first-class sports facilities

NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: INSE), a leading B2B provider of gaming content, technology, hardware and services, announced today that it has signed a licensing agreement with the National Hockey League (NHL).^®). This agreement grants Inspired the rights to develop interactive, fixed-odds virtual sports games that feature the NHL logo and NHL club jerseys and names, further enriching its extensive portfolio of relationships with major professional sports leagues.

The licensing agreement provides Inspired with access to a variety of NHL brand assets, enabling the creation of engaging gaming experiences for NHL fans worldwide. This new game utilizes the most advanced motion capture technology Inspired has ever implemented, bringing unprecedented realism and immersion to gameplay.

With this development, Inspired Entertainment has completed its North American slate of premier sports licenses. The official launch of NHL-integrated products is expected in the fourth quarter.

“We are excited to partner with the NHL and expand our offerings through this license,” said Brooks Pierce, President and CEO of Inspired. “This product will appeal to North American gamers as well as markets such as Scandinavia and Eastern Europe.” The agreement expands our Virtual Sports portfolio and is consistent with our mission to provide interactive experiences that redefine sports entertainment and provide a unique opportunity for NHL fans, too to stay connected to the game during the offseason.”

“Virtual sports games are becoming increasingly popular around the world,” said Chris Golier, NHL Group Vice President, Business Development and Innovation. “We are excited to partner with Inspired to engage our passionate fans through virtual sports and the use of NHL resources.” Inspired is a leader in this space and will leverage NHL IP to deliver a gaming experience that engages our fans in new ways and exciting ways, helping to grow our global fan base.”

Inspired’s multi-award-winning virtual sports are hugely popular around the world, appealing to a wide range of players across more than 40,000 retail channels and over 100 websites in 35 countries. To learn more about Inspired’s virtual offerings, visit:

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About Inspired Entertainment, Inc.

Inspired provides a growing portfolio of content, technology, hardware and services to regulated gaming, betting, lottery, social and leisure operators across land-based and mobile channels around the world. Inspired’s gaming, virtual sports, interactive and leisure products appeal to a wide range of gamers and create new opportunities for operators to grow their revenue. Inspired operates in approximately 35 countries worldwide and supplies gaming systems with associated terminals and content for approximately 50,000 slot machines in betting shops, pubs, arcades and other route establishments; virtual sports products through more than 32,000 retail stores and various online websites; digital games for over 170 websites; and a variety of entertainment solutions with a total installed base of more than 16,000 terminals. For more information, visit www.inseinc.com.

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