iGaming B2B
Founded
1996-01-01
Headquarters
Elmhurst, Illinois, United States
Email
support@biggamesoftware.com

Big Game Software is a privately held software development firm headquartered in Elmhurst, Illinois, near Chicago. Founded in 1996, the company specializes in creating white-label enterprise applications for the sports, fantasy sports, and entertainment-based contest industries. Its core offering is a suite of pre-built, customizable solutions that can be rapidly deployed and tailored to a client’s branding and user experience requirements. By providing a foundation of pre-tested, scalable software modules, Big Game Software enables operators to launch sophisticated gaming platforms in a matter of months rather than building from scratch. The company’s product line includes a fantasy sports league manager with live scoring and draft tools, pick-em and survivor contests, daily fantasy and sports wagering platforms, bracket tournament systems, and the Varsity Statbook in-game football statistics tracker. In addition to these packaged solutions, Big Game Software offers custom development services covering a wide range of technologies (.NET, Java, PHP, C#, JavaScript, and more) and can build kiosk games, simulated wagering tools, and other niche applications. The company also provides hosting, maintenance, affiliate tracking, and single sign-on integration. With a small team of 2-10 employees, Big Game Software positions itself as a nimble partner for sportsbooks, media companies, and fantasy sports operators seeking a quick path to market with a proven, white-label platform.

Detailed Review

Business Model

Big Game Software operates as a B2B technology provider focused on the regulated gaming and fantasy sports verticals. Its business model revolves around licensing a portfolio of white-label applications that are already field-tested and ready for customization. This approach significantly reduces the time-to-market for clients who would otherwise need to develop similar functionality internally.

Core Products

The core products include: - Fantasy Football League Manager: A full-featured online league management system supporting large cash contests, private leagues, and high-stakes leagues with live scoring, online drafting, flexible scoring, and customizable league settings. - Sports Betting & Fantasy Daily Games: A platform designed for sports wagering and daily fantasy contests covering major U.S. sports (NFL, MLB, NBA, NCAAF, NCAAB). It supports a variety of contest formats and is built for affiliate tracking and advertising integration. - Pick-em Games: Simple, user-friendly pick-em contests for any sport, aimed at engaging users cost-effectively. - Bracket Contests: A bracket competition application for events like March Madness, described as fully featured, affordable, and quick to implement. - Varsity Statbook: A specialized tool for tracking in-game football statistics in real time, targeting high school, college, and youth teams. - Kiosk & Custom Applications: Bespoke solutions including on-premise kiosk games, simulated wagering, and sabermetrics analysis, leveraging the company’s core technology stack.

Technical Approach

All applications can be hosted either by Big Game Software or by the client, and they are designed to integrate with existing user authentication systems for single sign-on. The company emphasizes its ability to white-label everything – styles, logos, headers, and footers – to ensure brand consistency. The team brings expertise across a broad range of programming languages and frameworks, including .NET, Java/JSP, PHP, C#, C++, JavaScript/AJAX, and Visual Basic, allowing them to handle both standard product customizations and entirely new projects.

Market Position

Despite its small headcount (2-10 employees), the company has been in operation since 1996, suggesting a stable, niche position. However, the limited team size also indicates that training, integration, and face-to-face consultation are core parts of the service. There is no publicly available information on recent funding rounds, press releases, or partnerships, which aligns with a low-profile, privately held firm. For operators needing a fast, proven, and flexible solution, Big Game Software remains a viable option.

Key Products

  • Varsity Statbook

    A real-time in-game football statistics tracking tool for high school, college, and youth teams.

  • Fantasy Football League Manager

    A full-featured online league management system supporting cash contests, private leagues, and high-stakes leagues with live scoring and drafting.

  • Sports Betting & Fantasy Daily Games

    A platform for sports wagering and daily fantasy contests across NFL, MLB, NBA, NCAAF, and NCAAB.

  • Pick-em Games

    Simple pick-em contest software for any sport, designed for user engagement.

  • Bracket Contests

    A bracket tournament application primarily for events like March Madness.

  • Kiosk & Custom Applications

    Bespoke software including on-premise kiosk games, simulated wagering, and sabermetrics analysis.

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