📁 Show Notes
Ep. 173 features Kenny Huang from TinyRex Games, which is building next-generation instant games at the intersection of social and iGaming.
Hear him discuss:
- How his experience at EA and Bluebat Games led to founding TinyRex Games during the pandemic
- Why TinyRex focuses on “original, edgy, cheeky” instant games beyond traditional slots
- How their catalog has grown from 3 to 12+ games in just the past year
- Why the crash game format has become so popular amongst players (and profitable for operators)
- Why TinyRex targets both crypto and traditional iGaming operators with its distribution strategy
- How aggregator partnerships complement direct operator integrations for better margins and branded exclusives
- Why he decided not to raise institutional capital to grow Tiny Rex, instead favoring revenue-led growth
- His lessons from the Bluebat acquisition, and why he’s prioritizing resilience and independence this time
Applications now open for SBC Summit First Pitch competition returning to Lisbon this September 16-18. Eligible startups can submit their applications until July 25 for a shot at over $100,000 worth of prizes.
Catch the video version of this episode here.
Learn more 👇
➡️ TinyRex Games website
➡️ Kenny Huang on Linkedin
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