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New PA Online Casino Regs Open The Door For Out-of-state Servers

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The latest Pennsylvania gaming regulations answered some questions pertaining to security, integrity, advertising, and location of the servers for the forthcoming online gambling sites in the Keystone State. However, there are still several unanswered questions, namely how many skins each license can have.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) approved preliminary online casino and poker regulations this week. Both are temporary regulations but deal with interactive gaming testing and controls and interactive gaming platform requirements, reported Online Poker Report.

Even with the establishment of these regulations, they are not official until published in the PA Bulletin, from which they are currently absent.

PLAYER EXPOSURE TO RISKS

The scope of the recent regulations deals primarily with the security and integrity of the interactive gaming operations and how they impact the player.

Things of note:

  • Server location
  • Server security
  • Platform inoperability

Player access

Equipment for interactive gaming (e.g., servers) may be in a restricted area of the licensed facility. These must be approved but could be anywhere in the U.S. as long as they meet PGCB requirements. This is a big departure from regulations in Nevada and New Jersey which require servers to be located in the same state as the operators. It also opens the doors for Pennsylvania casinos to partner with NJ operators without having to set up entirely different servers and equipment.

Server security addresses physical protection of equipment from natural disaster as well as man-made disasters. Additionally, the licensee must also be wary of personnel access to the server and keep a log of access to the various parts of the system. In the event of any sort of issue, the licensee must have a recovery plan for any of the above concerns.

Per the new regulations, players can exclude themselves from playing and replay previous outcomes. Geolocation protocols will not allow players to access these online casinos or poker rooms outside of the state.

Mainly though, these regulations will put the onus on the licensee’s IT and security staff and the platform providers to “ensure the integrity and safety of interactive gaming operations in the Commonwealth.”

The security and integrity regulations include controls for equipment, system requirements, software disclosures, shutdown and recovery standards as well.

SECOND SET OF REGULATIONS START TO STANDARDIZE

The other set of regulations from PGCB make more information available to players.

Even if players haven’t deposited, they should have access to paytables and game rules. Players should also receive the minimum amounts of information required to play the game once inside of a game. This includes:

  • Name of the game
  • Player’s current balance
  • Restrictions in place

Amount won and lost per session

Other information comes along with these items, but regulators must approve any changes to any of game. A gaming laboratory must test random number generators. The PGCB standards apply to these random number generators as they determine game outcomes.

In turn, the licensee must also abide by certain “comprehensive house rules governing wagering transactions.” As is the theme, the players must be able to find these rules. Licensees can also ask for approval for live dealer games, or games with live dealers that are conducted online.

PROMOS AND ADS WILL NEED PGCB APPROVAL

Beyond that, ads must meet minimum standards without being exclusive or offensive. Additionally, promotions must be vetted by the state.

The goal of the PGCB is transparency and accuracy.

The next PGCB meeting April 2 will hopefully set regulations for how many branded online casinos (“skins”) the licensees may have.

 

Source: playpennsylvania.com

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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – September 25-October 1

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Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news, new partnerships and new appointments. Read on and get updated.

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FanDuel Casino announced the second instalment of its “Winning is Undefeated” ad campaign across TV, social and contextual OOH. FanDuel Casino is also premiering a new exclusive game, Fort Knox Cleopatra.

The Connecticut Lottery Corporation has announced it will open a new retail sports betting facility at the City of Bridgeport’s Total Mortgage Arena, the home of the New York Islanders’ AHL affiliate, the Bridgeport Islanders. The sports bar and sportsbook will be open daily, regardless of whether the arena is holding an event.

BetMGM announced the new BetMGM Sportsbook at The Banks is officially open in downtown Cincinnati. Relocating from its temporary Great American Ball Park location, the permanent BetMGM Sportsbook at The Banks is a state-of-the-art facility at the corner of Second Street and Joe Nuxhall Way in the area formerly occupied by Galla Park.

Genius Sports Limited has unveiled BetVision, the world’s first immersive sports wagering experience that brings live streams together with integrated bet slips, statistical insights and real-time augmentations within a single interactive player. Genius Sports is launching BetVision with NFL live games in the US.

Everi Holdings will highlight its national, tribally linked, Class II, bingo network, Bingo Treasures, at the 23rd annual Global Gaming Expo October 9-12 at booth #150. The Bingo Treasures network is anticipated to launch in early 2024. Everi will market and promote Bingo Treasures to its Class II customer base, alongside other Everi assets, systems and teams to expedite customer onboarding, marketing and launch processes over the coming months.

Churchill Downs Incorporated announced the opening of the newest Rosie’s Gaming Emporium in Emporia, Virginia (Rosie’s Emporia). Rosie’s Emporia is located on West Atlantic Street, convenient to Interstate 95 and features 150 Historical Racing Machines (HRMs), simulcast horse racing, a restaurant and bar.

Partnerships

BetMGM and Kindbridge Behavioural Health announced a groundbreaking programme in Colorado revolutionising the way problem gamblers access essential mental health services. The first-of-its-kind partnership will empower self-excluded players with direct access to comprehensive mental health assessments and group support services.

Knightscope has announced that it has signed an agreement with PENN Entertainment to offer Knightscope technologies to its 43 gaming and racing properties nationwide.

Galaxy Gaming Inc. has announced that they will deliver Galaxy Operating System (GOS) as the table games system for 50+ ships across the globe with Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest leisure travel company.

Appointments

Bally’s Corporation announced the appointment of Don Westcott as SVP, Global Chief Compliance Officer, and Tammi Barlow as Inaugural VP of Global Responsibility and Social Impact. Don Westcott is a compliance leader with more than 25 years of experience within the financial technology and gaming industries. Tammi M. Barlow has over a decade of experience building and managing responsible gaming and corporate social responsibility programmes for companies in the gaming industry.

Win Systems has announced the addition of Hunter Kampf as Sales Director Systems & Gaming USA to further boost its growth in the region. Hunter has a track record of leadership positions in well-known companies in the industry.

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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – September 18-24

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Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news and new partnerships. Read on and get updated.

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SB22 has introduced Lucky22, a first-of-its-kind wager placement streamlining system that is fully integrated into its proprietary K22 self-service gaming kiosk. The patent-pending Lucky22 button provides the player with a set of simple, tailored wagering offers, which can adjust the bet and amount wagered based on how much the player wants to win.

Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians, a Native American Tribe in Southern California, has standardised its growing business and government operations on Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite to support its mission of being a self-sustaining, independent Tribe.

Several points in Shawnee, Okla., are shining brighter now that JCM Global has installed numerous outdoor digital signs for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. The Citizen Potawatomi Nation Monument now glows with a 10mm Mitsubishi NXL Series measuring 9.5 feet wide x 5 feet high and enables the Tribe to dynamically communicate messages to members and visitors.

In an effort to combat illegal gaming activities, Michigan Gaming Control Board Executive Director Henry Williams recently met with Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley and State Rep. Cynthia Neeley (D-Flint) to discuss strategies to help deter and crack down on illegal gaming operations in the city.

Win Systems is going to attend G2E Las Vegas, to be held October 10–12 at the Venetian Expo. The company will be at the same booth as last year, #4447, where visitors will be able to see and learn first-hand about all the latest innovations designed to optimise casino operations and player experience.

edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U Inc., and global technology leader HP Inc. announced a new online Professional Certificate programme in Esports Management, Game Design, and Programming to bring cutting-edge skills to learners globally.

CT Gaming has officially announced its attendance at G2E 2023, taking place in Las Vegas from 10-12 October. The Expo is recognised across the industry as a crucible of innovation and business opportunities, where CT Gaming will be presenting a blend of its legacy products and new developments at stand 2050.

INTELITY announced that it will exhibit at the 2023 Global Gaming Expo from October 9–12 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. During G2E 2023, INTELITY will highlight the latest updates to its cloud-based Platform R5, as well as its newly updated API capabilities, both used by dozens of casinos around the world.

Partnerships

SharpLink Gaming announced that SaharaBets will be the first U.S. sports betting operator to begin integration of SharpLink’s innovative new C4 BetSense technology into its online betting platform.

CT Interactive has signed a distribution deal with Vivelo24. Through this agreement, the Mexican players will get the chance to experience the amazing products of the leading online provider CT Interactive.

Playtech has announced its continued partnership with betPARX. Under this collaboration, betPARX has integrated Playtech’s industry-leading IMS platform and native mobile applications to power its launch in Maryland.

With the grand opening of The Queen Baton Rouge, the first land-based casino in the city, The Queen Casino & Entertainment has successfully launched Konami Gaming’s SYNKROS casino management system.

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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – September 11-17

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Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news and new partnerships. Read on and get updated.

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Potawatomi Hotel & Casino has opened the second phase of its $190m renovation project with two new gaming areas; ElevenHundred and the Atrium, offering more slots, table games, new bars and new restaurants.

Tipico Sportsbook has launched a new digital marketing campaign for the NFL and college football season. Named “Bet Against Your Rival,” this initiative engages NFL fans in Colorado, Ohio and New Jersey, where Tipico operates. The eligible customers in these states will receive weekly bet credits, allowing them to bet against their home team’s historic rivals.

Rush Street Interactive’s BetRivers and PlaySugarHouse platforms have introduced the Prop Central offering to coincide with the start of the NFL season. The product presents multiple player prop wagering options in one location, allowing bettors to navigate through the range of markets with fewer clicks.

Caesars Entertainment, in partnership with Keeneland and Red Mile Gaming & Racing, celebrated the grand opening of Caesars Sportsbook at Red Mile. The more than 4600-square-foot sportsbook in Lexington is the only retail sportsbook in Central Kentucky.

Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel has been named the winner in two categories in the 2023 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. First for the Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas, ranked No. 1 among fans nationwide; and Yaamava’s fine dining restaurant, The Pines Modern Steakhouse, was also voted the “Best Casino Restaurant” this year.

Mohegan INSPIRE has appointed Chen Si as its President and Wade Howk as its chief operating officer. As President, Chen Si will guide strategic planning and operational results at Mohegan INSPIRE. As COO, Wade Howk will serve as the second in command at the property and assist the President, Chen Si, in carrying out his duties.

Betfred USA has appointed Kresimir Spajic as its new CEO. He will spearhead the sportsbook’s vision, strategy and operational execution across ten US states, which include the likes of Colorado, Ohio and Nevada.

Partnerships

Table Trac Inc. announced it has signed an agreement to replace a competitor’s system with the CasinoTrac casino management system, for the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior at Legendary Waters Resort and Casino, in Bayfield, Wisconsin.

Braight AI has formed a strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Mexico. The collaboration marks a significant milestone for Braight as it extends its international reach and harnesses the power of AWS cloud services to equip financial institutions in Mexico to make informed data-driven decisions, mitigate risks and optimise their marketing strategies.

Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI), a leading enterprise solutions provider, announced an extension of their partnership with Black Oak Casino & Resort. Building on the success of the QCI Enterprise Platform, Black Oak will now incorporate the QCI Power Pack and Events modules to elevate guest satisfaction and bolster profitability.

Genius Sports Limited has struck a new partnership with Snap Inc. to power immersive augmented reality (AR) fan experiences via Snapchat Lenses. Genius Sports will help to power the next wave of Snapchat Lenses through NFL Official League Data, providing millions of fans with phone-based, highly shareable content.

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