An inventor, an artist, a creator in life most often struggles not with their invention or product, but with finding someone who will listen and provide feedback. Vincent Van Gogh would probably have been completely satisfied in his lifetime if he had received even half the recognition he has today. But as we know, public success eluded him during his lifetime.
I, Gábor Szőke-Visontai, along with my creative partner Zsolt Schiller, am facing a similar situation. We operate in an environment that, for simplicity's sake, let's call the Lottery Industry. It's a well-functioning sector that generates substantial revenues, requires difficult and lengthy licensing processes, and demands enormous capital to enter the market - causing most to fail. Only those with significant external capital can usually enter through acquisition.
The users (players) can only choose from what's available, as the "promised land" always lies in the gap between 1-2-5 dollars/euros/local currency and 100,000-10,000,000 dollars/euros/local currency. In Hungary, there was a saying at the local lottery company: "it could happen anytime" - perhaps the most fitting phrase I've heard, as it creates possibility, is easily understood, and cannot be held accountable.
This is the current situation in which we have created a new opportunity - a game enhancement, a genuine invention/game module/experience that generates both excitement and additional revenue. What's the problem? Despite sending emails, despite trying every approach, despite attempting to connect on LinkedIn with relevant stakeholders at various companies (not just info@supercompany.com, but real decision-makers), we barely receive even a courtesy rejection stating they're not interested, not developing, focusing on internal capabilities, or not working with external partners. Simply put: no reaction at all.
Perhaps our name will appear in the books as the people who redefined the concept of the scratch card. What a pity that this has not yet been acknowledged.
Please consider talking to us for half an hour if our posts spark your thoughts, pique your interest in a simple issue that will benefit players, lottery companies and shareholders alike.
If not, we'll go on to Van Gogh's afterlife.
"Starry Night" remains...
