Aristocrat Interactive expands ZEAL agreement for Germany
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Aristocrat Interactive expanded its agreement with ZEAL to distribute NeoGames Studio games through LOTTO24 across Germany’s 16 states. ZEAL plans to launch about 10 to 12 new titles each year, with the first release expected by the end of 2026.
Aristocrat Interactive has reportedly signed an expanded agreement with ZEAL to offer NeoGames Studio games through LOTTO24 across Germany’s 16 states.
The agreement is Aristocrat Interactive’s 19th European contract and extends a three-year relationship with ZEAL. Aristocrat Interactive already supplies other content to ZEAL.
In a statement from Aristocrat Interactive, Aida Bachner said the expansion reflected the strength of its relationship with ZEAL and their shared focus on innovative, high-quality content. ZEAL’s Alex Green said the companies were expanding the digital games offering with premium content adapted to Germany, supporting ZEAL’s aim to provide innovative, entertaining and responsible experiences to LOTTO24 players nationwide.
NeoGames Studio is part of Aristocrat Interactive’s iLottery division and has more than 20 years of digital game development experience. The studio is in its third year within the group and offers more than 200 titles to operators worldwide.
ZEAL expects to release approximately 10 to 12 new games a year from the studio’s portfolio under the agreement. Integration is under way following the signing in March, with launch expected by the end of 2026.