Spotlight Sports Group Forms First Gaming Partnership with Engage Games to Supply Bespoke Operator Content

Spotlight Sports Group has expanded into gaming for the first time. The company announced a partnership with Engage Games that gives its global network of sportsbook operators access to bespoke free-to-play and pay-to-play titles built in collaboration with those operators.

The agreement combines Spotlight Sports Group’s content distribution reach with Engage Games’ platform for such games. Operators are turning to free-to-play formats for engagement, retention, reactivation and acquisition. Available mechanics include fantasy, predictor, survivor and bet builder formats. Racing titles will use Spotlight’s Smart View Engine.

Rob Brown, Spotlight Sports Group’s B2B Growth Director, said: “This partnership marks a significant step for SSG as we extend our product capability into the games space.” He added that Engage Games has “a proven ability to deliver games that produce real commercial outcomes for partners.”

Ryan Lawrence, founder of Engage Games, added: “Partnering with SSG – one of the most trusted names in global racing and sports betting – reflects the reputation and results we’ve built, and it’s the natural next step in our mission, to get better game experiences into the hands of as many players as possible. Through SSG’s network, we can now put proven, performance-driven capabilities in front of operators and rights holders worldwide.”

Spotlight Sports Group’s Technology Investments

Spotlight Sports Group, the organisation behind Racing Post, hired Adam Gill as its new CTO in June. Gill joined from market research firm Savanta and leads technology and engineering across the group with a focus on new audiences.

“As Racing Post enters its 40th year, there is a real opportunity to use technology to engage new audiences, deepen the value we deliver to operators and make AI a practical capability across the business,” Gill commented.

In January Spotlight outlined its 2026 Racing Innovation strategy. It includes two product releases: the Smart View Tipping Feed and Racing Bet Builder. Both deliver algorithm-driven tools that enhance customer engagement while simplifying the betting experience. As reported by iGaming Business, these steps form part of sustained product investment.

The Commercial Test Ahead

The partnership places Spotlight Sports Group’s data assets and distribution directly alongside performance-focused games. Operators gain new tools tied to existing racing and sports content. Actual uptake and measurable commercial outcomes will set the pace for any wider rollout.

Reporting: iGaming Business (iGB)

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