SB22 has penned a deal with PICO, a subsidiary of ByteDance, to collaborate on entertainment solutions using the VR22 virtual reality platform.
PICO is a manufacturer of virtual reality headset devices and will utilize the VR22 platform to create new and innovative experiences for users.
“We believe that virtual reality has the power to transform the way people consume entertainment,” said Amir Khorram, Head of PICO Enterprise North America. “Partnering with SB22, a pioneer in VR sports entertainment, allows us to push the boundaries of what is possible in the VR space and bring unparalleled experiences to users around the world.”
The collaboration will see PICO headsets leverage the VR22 platform as well as SB22’s knowledge of the sports entertainment space to create new and engaging VR content.
Both parties are aiming to cater to sports fans and gaming enthusiasts and will focus on creating immersive and interactivity in their product development as part of the partnership.
PICO is a subsidiary of ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, offering SB22 a significant opportunity to grow in the entertainment industry.
“We are thrilled to join forces with PICO to create the next generation of VR entertainment experiences,” said Marko Savkovic, CTO of SB22. “By combining our expertise in interactive sports entertainment with PICO’s industry-leading technology, we are poised to deliver unprecedented VR experiences that will captivate users like never before.”
SB22 has rolled out its sports betting platform in the last 12 months since launching in 2022, partnering with companies such as nVenue, XtremePush and ZingSports to bolster its presence in the US.
Meanwhile, it has hired experienced executives such as ex-FanDuel Keith Wall to help raise its profile in the sportsbook supplier space. This latest move with PICO hints that SB22 is not only focused on supplying sportsbook software, but seeks to break into the wider sports entertainment industry.
“Partnering with a VR partner as esteemed as PICO marks SB22’s continued growth and evolution into the sports and live entertainment industries,” added Vik Shrestha, CCO of SB22. “By using our proprietary platform combined with the power of PICO headsets, we can offer an engaging user experience that blends high-quality 360-degree video with real-time interaction.”
