What Boom Entertainment does

Boom Entertainment is a New York-based B2B gaming technology company that builds a proprietary Gaming-as-a-Service platform for sports media companies, sportsbook operators, and casino operators. Founded in 2015 (originally as Boom Sports) and rebranded in late 2021, the company develops free-to-play prediction games, real-money casino slot content, and sportsbook product tooling, with its technology embedded into partner platforms such as NBC Sports (Predictor), Barstool Sports (PlayBarstool), MSG Networks, YES Network, NASCAR, Fanatics Betting and Gaming, and consumer brands including Tim Hortons.

The company's technology stack centers on a remote gaming server (RGS) infrastructure with integrated affiliate marketing, prize management, CRM, user-level analytics, and 24/7 monitoring. Its product portfolio includes a growing library of differentiated casino slot titles featuring proprietary mechanics such as TapTapWin and Times Machine multipliers (e.g., Times Machine Extra, Lucky Money Tree), white-labeled free-to-play pick'em and jackpot race games distributed through media partners, the Predictor app (acquired from Comcast in 2023, with nearly 2 million users), and Boom Fantasy daily fantasy sports. The platform is licensed across more than 15 US states, with certification in progress across all major iGaming jurisdictions.

Boom monetizes through a combination of multi-year licensing and revenue-share agreements with sportsbook and casino operators (e.g., Rush Street Interactive, Golden Nugget Online Gaming, Penn National), managed services for deployed products, and performance-based arrangements tied to player acquisition and engagement metrics. The company sells primarily through direct enterprise sales supplemented by an OEM/embedded model that places its games inside media partner platforms. As of late 2022, the company employed 80-85 staff and has raised approximately $34M across six funding rounds from 2016 through 2024.

Name

Boom Entertainment

Legal name

Boom Entertainment

Website

https://booment.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Boom Entertainment is a B2B gaming technology company that builds a proprietary Gaming-as-a-Service platform delivering free-to-play prediction games, real-money casino content, and sportsbook tooling to sports media companies, sportsbook operators, and casino operators across 15+ US states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

iGaming Software Platform

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

iGaming Platform Providers (Turnkey/Casino & Sportsbook Platforms) (MPAEAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

iGaming/Online Slot Content & Remote Game Servers (RGS) (MPAEAJAI), Game Aggregation, Content Distribution & RGS (Remote Game Servers) (MPAEAKAG)

Keywords

• Casino gaming platform
• Sports betting technology
• Free-to-play games
• IGaming content
• Remote gaming server

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Gaming Content Licensing: Licensing proprietary gaming content and technology to sportsbook and casino operators, typically on a multi-year contractual basis with platform fees and revenue share arrangements.
2. Managed Services: Ongoing product management, operations, and support services for deployed gaming products, providing recurring revenue from operators.
3. Performance-Based Revenue: Performance-based arrangements with sportsbook partners tied to player acquisition, engagement, and revenue metrics.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Boom Entertainment develops and operates a proprietary Gaming-as-a-Service platform built on licensed remote game server (RGS) infrastructure that delivers online casino slot games, real-money sports betting products, and white-labeled free-to-play prediction games to sportsbook operators, casino operators, and sports media companies. The platform provides end-to-end managed services including front-end customization, 24/7 monitoring, prize management, CRM, customer support, and integrated affiliate marketing. Boom also runs its own consumer-facing products including the Predictor free-to-play app and the Boom Fantasy daily fantasy sports platform, and provides market access to US states through land-based casino partnerships.

Product overview

Boom Entertainment operates a platform-plus-products architecture. The core is its proprietary Gaming-as-a-Service platform with licensed remote game servers, which powers both white-labeled partner products and its own branded offerings. The product portfolio includes: (1) Predictor - free-to-play sports prediction app acquired from NBC Sports in 2023, with integrated Boom Fantasy daily fantasy sports; (2) Casino Games - a portfolio of slot titles including Times Machine Extra, Lucky Money Tree, and 12+ other games featuring mechanics like TapTapWin and Times Machine multipliers; (3) Sports Betting Products - differentiated sportsbook offerings with funnel management; (4) White-labeled partner products including Tim Hortons NHL Hockey Challenge, YES Pick N' Play, NASCAR Jackpot Races, PlayBarstool, MSG Pick'em, and Chirp Golf. The company also provides market access rights in US states through land-based casino partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boom Entertainment Gaming Platform Proprietary gaming-as-a-service platform with licensed remote game servers, offering front-end customization, 24/7 monitoring, prize management, CRM, and customer support for online casino and sports betting products, sold to enterprise operators and media partners.
• Predictor Free-to-play sports prediction app featuring contests across multiple sports, with interactive game shows such as Coin Flip Live and integrated Boom Fantasy for higher-stakes play in applicable states.
• Boom Fantasy Daily fantasy sports platform offering free and paid contests across multiple sports, won EGR Best Fantasy Sports Operator award, and integrated into Predictor for real-money play in applicable states.
• Boom Sports Betting Products Sports betting product division offering unique games and differentiated products for sportsbook operators, with integrated free-to-play products and comprehensive funnel management that integrates within operators' existing software.
• Casino Games Portfolio Portfolio of online casino slot games featuring proprietary mechanics such as TapTapWin and Times Machine multipliers, free spins, and varied themes including fantasy, classic, and branded titles, licensed to operators across regulated US iGaming states.
• Times Machine Extra Three-reel slot featuring the proprietary Times Machine mechanic with addition (+) and multiplier (X) middle reel symbols, a One More Chance Respin feature, and 95% RTP for online casino operators.
• Lucky Money Tree Fantasy-themed online slot featuring the TapTapWin mechanic with up to 18 prizes and up to 10x multiplier on wins, minimum bet of 30 credits and 95.0% RTP for casino operators.
• NASCAR Jackpot Races White-labeled free-to-play racing prediction game delivered for the NASCAR partnership, featuring proprietary jackpot racing mechanics.
• PlayBarstool White-labeled free-to-play gaming product integration for Barstool Sports' platform.
• YES Pick N' Play White-labeled free-to-play sports predictor integrated into the YES Network app for New York Yankees and Brooklyn Nets coverage, featuring guaranteed prizes and a $25,000 potential jackpot per game.
• MSG Pick'em White-labeled sports prediction game for MSG Networks targeting New York sports fans.
• Tim Hortons NHL Hockey Challenge Free-to-play hockey prediction game embedded in the Tim Hortons mobile app where Canadian users pick three NHL skaters to score goals and earn rewards.
• Chirp Golf Golf-themed free-to-play gaming product created in partnership with Golf.com for golf-focused interactive gaming experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 million+ users engaged with gaming products
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership and investment providing market access in Ohio. Strategic partnership for gaming content deployment.
• Rush Street Interactive (RSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvestment and partnership providing market access in Louisiana, Mississippi, and New Mexico for BetRivers sportsbook.
• NBC SportsflagshipTechnology or IntegrationFree-to-play gaming technology partner for NBC Sports Predictor platform. Flagship media partnership integrating gaming products into sports broadcasts.
• Penn National GamingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for sportsbook and casino access across their operator network.
• MSG NetworkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPick'em games partnership targeting New York sports fans through MSG Networks coverage.
• YES NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPick N' Play games partnership for New York Yankees and Nets coverage.
• NASCARcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJackpot Races gaming product partnership with NASCAR for racing-themed gaming experiences.
• GolfminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGolf gaming products partnership for golf-focused interactive gaming experiences.
• Tim HortonsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHL Hockey Challenge gaming product partnership with Tim Hortons for hockey fan engagement.
• Fanatics Betting and GamingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWWE-themed casino games partnership for Fanatics Betting and Gaming platform.
• Barstool SportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlayBarstool gaming product integration on Barstool Sports platform.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Playtech: Large iGaming platform and content provider with a turnkey sportsbook and casino suite plus branded slot content. Comparable in offering turnkey platform + casino content + sportsbook technology to operators.
• Light & Wonder: Large publicly listed gaming technology company offering slots, table games, and an iGaming platform. Competes with Boom in casino content and broader iGaming platform services across the same US operator customers.
• Evolution AB: Global leader in live dealer casino and expanding slot studio (NetEnt, Red Tiger, Big Time Gaming). Comparable as an iGaming content and platform provider competing for the same operator relationships and end players.
• NetEnt (Evolution): Premium slot content studio under Evolution, focused on branded and high-quality online casino games. Comparable as a slot content provider targeting the same US and European operator customers as Boom.
• Scientific Games (Light & Wonder iGaming): Now part of Light & Wonder, the combined entity offers RGS-based slot content and an iGaming platform. Direct overlap with Boom in remote game server infrastructure and slot content distribution.

Emerging players

• BetConstruct: iGaming and sportsbook platform provider offering turnkey solutions, casino content, and managed services. Comparable as a platform-plus-content B2B vendor competing for operator contracts in newly regulated markets.

Direct peers

• Pragmatic Play: Global iGaming content provider with a large portfolio of slot and live casino games distributed via its own aggregation platform. Comparable to Boom as a multi-product content supplier competing for operator shelf space in US iGaming states.
• Inspired Entertainment: B2B provider of slot content, virtual sports, and iGaming platform technology to operators in regulated US and European markets. Comparable mid-sized peer with a similar content-and-platform mix.
• High 5 Games: US-based casino content studio producing slot games for social and real-money operators. Direct peer because several of Boom's senior leaders (Murphy, Nadooshan, Masci) came from High 5 Games and the business model is essentially the same.
• Kambi Group: B2B sportsbook platform and odds provider licensing technology to operators. Comparable to Boom's sportsbook products division, which similarly targets operator clients needing differentiated sports betting technology and content.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/BoomFantasy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boom-fantasy
• Facebookfacebook.com/BoomDFS

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors18 records

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M&A1 record

Investments

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