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.

Latest News

Red Rake Gaming, a premium online casino content provider, has announced that it has obtained its provisional online casino supplier license in Michigan. This marks the company’s second license in the US, following the successful acquisition of its Pennsylvania license earlier this year. The new license in Michigan represents a significant milestone for Red Rake Gaming as it continues to expand its footprint in the burgeoning US online gaming market.

Super Group, the parent company of Betway, a leading online sports betting and gaming business, and Spin, the multi-brand online casino, announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a dividend programme and declared the first cash dividend on its ordinary shares of $0.10 per share. The dividend is payable on July 17, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 8, 2024.

Churchill Downs Incorporated has announced that Michael Lilly has been promoted to President of TwinSpires Horse Racing, the leading provider of legal online horse betting sites and the official wagering partner of the Kentucky Derby. In this role, Lilly will be responsible for the overall strategy and operation of the TwinSpires Horse Racing business within CDI’s TwinSpires Segment.

The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) released fiscal year 2023 Gross Gaming Revenue numbers totaling $41.9 billion, an increase of $1 billion, or 2.4%, from the historic FY 2022 GGR of $40.9 billion. Acting Chairwoman Sharon M. Avery and Vice Chair Jeannie Hovland made the announcement at the Wisconsin Gaming Regulators Association Summer Conference in Green Bay, Wis.

GAN Limited announced that it has received clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US (CFIUS) for the proposed merger of GAN and a subsidiary of SEGA SAMMY CREATION INC (SSC), an affiliate of SEGA SAMMY HOLDINGS INC.

Partnerships

The Chicago Blackhawks announced a multi-year partnership agreement with sports betting venture Circa Sports to be the official jersey patch sponsor for the Blackhawks home red jerseys. The home jersey patch will be worn beginning in the 2024-25 season, marking the first time a partner will be added to Blackhawks game jerseys.

PENN Entertainment announced that it has expanded its partnership with Ticketmaster to offer exciting new benefits for its more than 30 million loyalty members. PENN Play members can now redeem rewards for tickets to live events through Ticketmaster. Additionally, PENN will have on-site activations at five amphitheaters across the US, further enhancing the live event experience for PENN Play members.

Aristocrat Interactive, Aristocrat’s new online Real Money Gaming division, and Hard Rock Digital announced the arrival of Aristocrat Interactive Content & Aggregation’s extensive suite of gaming content to HRD’s Hard Rock Bet online casino in New Jersey. Players of the Hard Rock Bet platform can now enjoy an impressive collection of Aristocrat Interactive’s most popular games within the state, whenever they seek entertainment.

Evolution announced that it has gone live with its online live casino offering for players in Delaware’s regulated gaming market, in partnership with Rush Street Interactive, a leading US-based iGaming company that operates the BetRivers brand.

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.

Latest News

Sportingtech, an award-winning platform by SBC Latinoamérica and full-service betting and gaming provider, announced the opening of its new office in the vibrant Villa Lobos area of São Paulo, Brazil. This strategic location, chosen to bring the company closer to its partners, customers and those interested in the Brazilian gaming market will serve as a hub for its operations and cater to the unique needs of this market.

Stokastic has appointed Daniel Haight as its Chief Operating Officer. Haight joins Stokastic from Yahoo Sports, where he spent the last eight years building their paid gaming products ecosystem from the ground up, overseeing all operational aspects, including product development, business strategy and P&L management. He spearheaded the successful launches of Yahoo Daily Fantasy, Yahoo Best Ball and Yahoo Sportsbook.

A subsidiary of Betsson AB has obtained its first local licenses for the newly regulated market in Peru. The licenses cover online casino and sports betting for the Betsson and Betsafe brands. Further, licenses for the Inkabet brand are expected to be obtained soon.

Following the announcement of free self-exclusion support for Colorado, Iowa, Michigan and Tennessee, The National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Programme (NVSEP) announced that, beginning this August, individuals in California will have a simple, no-cost way to take the proactive step of voluntary self-exclusion to address their gambling through NVSEP. NVSEP is working closely with the California Council on Problem Gambling to ensure that the programme fills a great need for Californians.

Partnerships

SCCG Managed Services (SCCGMS) has selected PLYMKR as a key partner to evolve its comprehensive managed services. This strategic collaboration combines SCCGMS’s extensive expertise and vast experience in managing tribal gaming, iGaming and sportsbook operations with PLYMKR’s innovative retail betting technology and complimentary gaming solutions.

Aftermath Interactive AB, a Sweden-based independent game studio, and Hensel Grad P.C., a U.S. gaming law and advisory firm, announced a strategic agreement to develop a skill-based poker game for launch in the US. The strategic agreement partners Aftermath Interactive’s innovative game development expertise with Hensel Grad’s deep knowledge of U.S. gaming laws and regulation. Together the companies will create a truly skill-based digital poker experience.

Spinmatic has signed a partnership deal with Blazesoft, a leading provider of social gaming solutions in the US and Canada, and its brands. Through this agreement, Spinmatic’s premium casino games will be available for Blazesoft players via its social brands Fortune Coins, Zula Casino and Sportzino.

SCCG Managed Services (SCCGMS) has selected Altenar as a key partner to evolve its comprehensive managed services. This strategic collaboration combines SCCGMS’s extensive expertise and vast experience in managing tribal gaming, iGaming and sportsbook operations with Altenar’s innovative sports betting solutions.

Duetto, a global leader in revenue management solutions, and SHR (an Access company), a leading provider of innovative and intelligent technology solutions for hotels and resorts, announced a strategic partnership designed to revolutionise the casino resort industry. Using Duetto’s Dynamic Rate Engine, SHR Group will enable its casino customers to deliver real-time personalised pricing online to maximise revenue, as well as increase occupancy and guest satisfaction.

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.

Latest News

The International Centre for Responsible Gaming has welcomed Dr. Travis Sztainert as its new director of research and education. Dr. Sztainert, a distinguished researcher and knowledge translation professional, brings a wealth of experience and expertise in responsible gambling research to the ICRG. With a proven track record in effectively bridging the gap between knowledge, policy and practice, he will help further the impactful work of the ICRG.

BetMGM announced that Great Place To Work and Fortune magazine have recognised the operator as one of this year’s Best Workplaces in New York. The leading sports betting and iGaming operator landed at No.16 and secured the spot on the prestigious list by surpassing rigorous benchmarks, establishing itself as one of the best workplaces among companies headquartered in the New York region. About 92% of employees surveyed said that BetMGM is a great place to work, 35% points higher than the average U.S. company.

idPair Inc., an award-winning provider of safer gambling technology, announced the upcoming launch of free self-exclusion assistance in Colorado, Iowa, Michigan and Tennessee this August, as part of the first phase of the National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Programme (NVSEP). Where states require a notarised form, a free remote online notary will be provided through the NVSEP platform to remove any cost for individuals.

The Mill Adventure has announced that it has secured a gaming-related supplier license from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. The Mill Adventure can now provide its full-service player account management (PAM) platform to licensed operators in Ontario. This achievement demonstrates the provider’s proactive approach to capturing opportunities in fast-evolving, regulated markets.

Caesars Entertainment announced the closing of the previously announced acquisition of the operations of WynnBET’s Michigan iGaming business and the long-term extension of iGaming market access rights with the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Caesars will assume operations on the existing platform under the WynnBET brand with no anticipated interruption to the customer experience.

Partnerships

Inspired Entertainment announced that it has entered an agreement with Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis, an agency of the government of the Canadian province of Alberta that oversees casino gaming (AGLC). Following a successful six-month trial period, AGLC has committed to purchase 150 new Valor terminals. Deployment of the new terminals is expected to be completed by the end of the second quarter of 2024.

PrizePicks, the largest daily fantasy sports operator in North America, and Kindbridge Behavioural Health, a pioneering mental health service provider dedicated to supporting individuals facing challenges related to problem gaming, announced a groundbreaking collaboration that will provide access to Kindbridge’s top-tier clinical services at no initial cost to PrizePicks players and customer-facing employees. The programme will support problem gaming prevention, treatment and recovery efforts.

SCCG Management announced a groundbreaking partnership with AmplePool, a leading B2B online white-label universal loyalty rewards platform. This collaboration aims to transform loyalty rewards for gaming operators and online betting partners, combining the innovative rewards platform of AmplePool with the extensive industry expertise of SCCG Management to deliver unparalleled benefits to gaming operators worldwide.