Avanti Studios Secures Exclusive Live Deal for Sweet 16 Blackjack with HITSqwad

18 May 2026 – Avanti Studios has secured an exclusive partnership with HITSqwad Interactive Gaming to bring Sweet 16 Blackjack to live casino audiences worldwide. This landmark agreement marks another strategic expansion for Avanti, leveraging its advanced motion capture technology and real-time cloud-based streaming to deliver an immersive live casino experience.

While a digital version of Sweet 16 Blackjack has already gained traction with major operators like BetMGM, Caesars, DraftKings, OLG, BCLC, and FanDuel, and its land-based version is active in South Africa with global rollout underway, this exclusive live casino deal positions Avanti as the sole provider of the game in this format worldwide.

The game’s popularity is well-documented, ranking as a **Top 10 Table Game** in the **Eilers & Krejcik U.S. Online Game Performance Report** for both **September 2024** and **April 2026**. It has also been nominated for **Top Performing New Online Table Game** at the **EKG Slot Awards** in **2024 and 2025**. Sweet 16 Blackjack combines traditional blackjack gameplay with an optional side bet, rewarding players if their first two cards total 16. Payouts vary based on the suits, colors, and values of the hand, adding an extra layer of excitement.

Avanti plans to utilize its **digital clone technology** to enhance the live version, ensuring seamless integration and high-quality streaming. Additionally, the game’s **provably fair RNG** could enable it to operate in markets where live casino formats face regulatory restrictions, broadening its reach even further.

The supplier aims to launch Sweet 16 Blackjack across all regulated jurisdictions where it currently operates, with a particular focus on a **Canadian debut** later this year as part of its planned market expansion.

Jonas Delin, Co-Founder at Avanti Studios, commented on the agreement:

“The statistics show that Sweet 16 Blackjack is one of the iGaming industry’s top-performing table games, so we’re delighted to have reached an agreement with HITSqwad to exclusively offer the format to live casino audiences worldwide. Sweet 16 Blackjack’s innovative side bet mechanic coupled with the flawless presentation, deep customization, and infinite scalability that only Avanti can provide will ensure that the game will go on to become a staple part of our offering for operators in all regulated markets that we serve.”

Charl Geyser, CEO of HITSqwad Interactive Gaming, added:

“Sweet 16 is an incredible game that has already built a massive player following across both online and retail environments. We are delighted to partner with Avanti to take it into the Live Casino market for the next step in its journey as one of the world’s top Blackjack Side-Bets.”

This exclusive deal not only solidifies Avanti’s position as a leader in live casino innovation but also offers operators a high-demand table game with proven performance metrics. Players can look forward to an enhanced live casino experience, combining the excitement of traditional blackjack with the unique side bet mechanics of Sweet 16 Blackjack.