Public Gaming March/April 2023

39 PUBLIC GAMING INTERNATIONAL • MARCH/APRIL 2023 been raised, and players will be lining up to take their shot. “We’ve been looking to space for a long time”, said Jeffrey Schweig, President at Alchemy3. “But until now, there were just too many barriers. Cost was prohibitive and the inherent risks involved with rocket powered flight were just too much. It wasn’t until we established our relationship with the great folks at Space Perspective that we knew we were really on to something.” Imagine. Lottery winners embarking on an all-inclusive, fully curated trip to Florida’s ‘Space Coast’ where they’ll experience Cape Canaveral and its contributions to NASA and space exploration, culminating in a SIX HOUR flight that will take them to the very edge of space; the perfect backdrop for conducting (pardon the pun) an ‘astronomical’ drawing that may result in the creation of a new millionaire at 100,000 feet! That’s the experience your lottery can now affordably offer. The team from Space Perspective quickly understood the vision and value proposition Alchemy3 brought to the table. “The opportunity to send lottery winners into space using our technology was very appealing to us,” said Edyta Teper, Head of Global Sales, Trade Partnerships at Space Perspective. “And with the launch of the Texas Lottery’s program later this year, our partnership with Alchemy3 will make space flight available to just about anyone. It's a realization of our own vision, and we see it as a truly mutually beneficial relationship.” So, what will a Space Perspective trip to the edge of space be like? No rockets. No g-forces. Space Perspective will deliver a completely reimagined spaceflight experience. Instead of rocketing away from the Earth at high velocity, Space Perspective’s zero-emissions spacecraft, Spaceship Neptune, is rewriting the playbook. Propelled by a SpaceBalloon™, eight passengers will ascend on a gentle yet thrilling journey to look back at our planet from an entirely new perspective. The six-hour voyage aboard Spaceship Neptune will be more like a super-premium box seat at a sports stadium – safe and comfortable, with no training needed, and as easy as boarding an airplane. The pressurized roomy capsule, or ‘space lounge’ allows passengers to experience the majesty of space in luxury, giving winners the ability to walk about the capsule during the flight and enjoy VIP amenities that include Wi-Fi, a stocked bar, and onboard facilities with a view. This journey to the edge of space provides a great opportunity to LIVE STREAM the experience, create incredible media buzz and delivers a perfect backdrop for lotteries to consider the award of life-changing second chance cash prizes. The buzz surrounding such an event could eclipse that generated even by recent massive draw game jackpots. The reality of ‘accessible, affordable’ space flight has made Space Perspective a new star in the field of space tourism, and flights to space are booking fast. If you’d like to learn more about how you can send your own winners on this adventure of lifetime, contact your Alchemy3 Account Director today. n

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