Playgon Signs Strategic MOU with Digital Nation Entertainment to Reinvent Live Gaming with AI-Dealer Technology

Executive Summary

• Playgon Games Inc. signed a binding Memorandum of Understanding with Digital Nation Entertainment (DNE) to co‑develop and commercialize AI‑driven “AI Dealer” technology for live gaming.
• Playgon will invest US$1 million (payable in tranches) into the project, funded through its secured credit facility, and will form a wholly‑owned subsidiary (“NewCo”) to own the development effort.
• The partnership is exclusive for an initial five‑year term, with revenue sharing based on net gaming revenue and an anticipated market‑ready launch of the AI Dealer platform in Q2 2026.

Key Details

• MOU Scope: Co‑development and commercialization of next‑generation AI Dealer technology; both parties will contribute IP.
• Investment: Playgon commits US$1 million, payable in tranches (initial non‑refundable deposits made; further payments upon definitive agreement execution and milestone completion).
• Financing Source: Development costs to be funded via Playgon’s increased secured loan with Pure Live Interactive (referenced in Oct. 31 2025 release).
• Corporate Structure: Creation of a wholly‑owned subsidiary (“NewCo”) that will own all IP created; Playgon retains full ownership of NewCo.
• Revenue Sharing: Net gaming revenue generated by NewCo will be shared with DNE and a portion allocated to repayment of the funds advanced by Playgon.
• Term & Renewal: Exclusive partnership for five years, with options to renew.
• Definitive Agreement Timeline: Parties aim to finalize and execute a definitive Technology Co‑Development agreement within 45 days; MOU remains effective until then.
• Launch Target: Initial market‑ready AI Dealer technology expected Q2 2026, subject to standard approvals and commercial readiness.
• Strategic Impact: Shifts Playgon from human‑hosted live dealer studios to scalable AI‑driven digital hosts, providing 24/7 multilingual gameplay across 30+ languages.

Notable Quotes

• “Through this partnership with DNE, we are fundamentally transforming our live dealer strategy to focus on AI‑driven hosts… This is a transformational moment for Playgon.” – Darcy Krogh, CEO, Playgon Games
• “This partnership unlocks the next level of user experience – intelligent, expressive digital dealers capable of hosting hundreds of games simultaneously…” – Guido Ganschow, President, Playgon
• “By combining DNE's digital human technology and real‑time AI with Playgon's proven live dealer systems, we're creating a revolutionary new gaming experience.” – Craig Evans, CEO, Digital Nation Entertainment