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Black Fire Innovation Highlights Opening of Debut Building at Harry Reid Research and Technology Park
Research and innovation in Southern Nevada have taken a major step forward with the opening of the debut building at the UNLV Harry Reid Research and Technology Park in Las Vegas.
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak, former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, and a host of federal, state, and local officials joined leadership from Gardner Company, UNLV, and Caesars Entertainment to formally mark the completion of a building that will serve as a catalyst to unite business, stimulate research, and advance economic development efforts in Southern Nevada.
āThe economic and academic benefits of the research park are strong. Black Fire Innovation will create opportunities for collaboration between industry and academia that simply arenāt possible on many college campuses today,ā Governor Sisolak said.
The four-story, 111,000 square-foot innovation building is the first project completed by Gardner Company as part of a master-planned development envisioned by UNLV, the UNLV Research Foundation, and Gardner for the tech park.
āGardner Company is immensely proud to commemorate the completion of Building One in the UNLV Tech Park. A campus of this magnitude will foster collaboration and innovation across businesses, UNLV students, innovators and entrepreneurs and will greatly help shape the research and innovation landscape here in Las Vegas and beyond. We are incredibly gracious for our partners and tenants who have allowed us to see our vision come to fruition,ā Dan Stewart, partner and vice president of development at Gardner Company, said.
The centerpiece of the debut building is Black Fire Innovation, which brings UNLV and Caesars Entertainment, one of the worldās most diversified casino-entertainment providers, together in one space to advance current trends in hospitality and gaming technology. Black Fire is a technology hub where new gaming and hospitality concepts will be created and tested in a 43,000 square-foot innovation space that includes elements of mock hotel rooms, a casino floor and sportsbook, an esports studio, and virtual reality facilities.
āBlack Fire Innovation, and the research park more broadly, exemplify the positive impact that can occur when the university and business community come together with a common goal. The park and its related partnerships provide a gateway for companies to enter our regional business ecosystem, which elevates our research potential, offers unparalleled opportunities for our students, and in turn strengthens our economy,ā Zachary Miles, UNLV associate vice president for economic development and executive director of the UNLV Research Foundation, said.
Through partnerships like Black Fire Innovation, the tech park serves as a proving ground for new ideas that will expand Southern Nevadaās leadership role in hospitality and gaming. Itās also attracting the worldās leading technology companies, who want to have a presence in the region and partner with industry leaders from Caesars Entertainment and UNLV.
āCaesars Entertainment has been at the forefront of gaming and innovation for many years. Collaborating in partnership with UNLV, one of the nationās top gaming research institutions, is the perfect recipe for success. Black Fire Innovation is unprecedented, bringing together top researchers and industry experts in a unique and dynamic environment that enables emerging student talent, technology partners and the community to work together. Caesars strives to provide the best possible guest experience, as technology evolves its exciting that these types of advancements could be conceived and perfected at Black Fire,ā Caesars Entertainment CEO Tony Rodio said.
Gambling in the USA
Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup ā October 14-20
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
Konami Gamingās President & Chief Executive Officer Steve Sutherland has received the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturersā (AGEM) 2024 Jens Halle Memorial Award during the official awards ceremony at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Las Vegas. He was selected for excellence in commercial gaming professionalism, as the embodiment of business success, attention to detail, evident humanity, willingness to āgo the extra mileā and long-lasting dedication to the health of the industry as a whole. Investing more than three decades of his career in the gaming supplier sector, Steve Sutherland is a central figure and longtime advocate in responsible gaming industry advancement.
RotoUnderworld, a technology company that analyzes statistical data for fantasy sports, announced that it has raised $1.5 million in a pre-seed funding round to build the next-generation fantasy gaming platform. The round was led by iGaming mavens and technology investors recognising the companyās hyperactive user base and mobile development capabilities. RotoUnderworldās new FastDraft app is revolutionising the iGaming sector with high-engagement fantasy contests that appeal to both low and high-volume customers.
Scientific Games announced the appointment of Patrick Homm as Vice President, Systems Engineering for the companyās international lottery systems technology. Patrick Homm brings over a decade of experience in innovative gaming systems, software engineering, technology leadership and large-scale systems architecture to his new role.
FanDuel, North Americaās premier online gaming company and an Official Sports Betting Partner of the National Basketball Association (NBA), is tipping off the NBA season by bringing back a promotion to provide fans with a three-month subscription to NBA League Pass. Fans who opt-in can also view an enhanced broadcast experience featuring live odds from FanDuel during NBA League Pass games.
Partnerships
Community Gaming, the leading esports platform for automated tournament payouts and sponsor of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bangās professional league for the Latin America Region, MPL LATAM, now supports developing esports communities in Latin America in collaboration with Moonton. This partnership is a significant boost to CGās existing advantages associated with its grant programme, a partner-backed initiative to provide organisers with economic resources based on the performance and growth of their local gaming communities.
WPT Global has partnered with Triton Poker Series as the official sponsor of the renowned Triton Poker Super High Roller Series. This partnership ushers in a new era of growth for the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series, as it continues its journey as a leader in high-stakes tournament poker. WPT Global ā now offers players the exclusive opportunity to qualify for Triton Poker Super High Roller Series events, expanding accessibility to one of the poker worldās most prestigious tournament circuits.
SCCG Management, a global leader in Tribal gaming advisory and management services, has announced a strategic partnership with Steelhead Compliance Solutions, a leader in tribal gaming compliance and regulatory affairs. This partnership aims to create significant opportunities for tribal nations by connecting them with SCCGās expansive network of over 200 affiliated gaming companies and service providers. Together, SCCG and Steelhead will work to strengthen tribal gaming operations, enhance regulatory compliance and uphold tribal sovereignty.
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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup ā October 7-13
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
PrizePicks announced the appointment of Marcus Sanford, former CFO of Blizzard Entertainment, as the companyās new Chief Financial Officer. Ari Koteles, who has served as PrizePicksā CFO since 2021, has been named to the newly created role of Chief Business Officer.
International Game Technology PLC announced that IGT PlayDigital recently released the award-winning Mystery of the Lamp game in several U.S. online gaming jurisdictions ā New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan and West Virginia. IGTās Mystery of the Lamp game rose to super-star status by achieving high performance in land-based casinos worldwide and winning āTop Performing NEW Premium Gameā at the lauded 2024 EKG Slot Awards Show.
NorthStar Gaming Holdings Inc. announced the launch across all NorthStar Bets online and mobile betting platforms of āSports Insights 2.0,ā a robust set of enhancements and new features added to its industry-leading content vertical. Sports Insights is a key differentiating feature that supports NorthStarās position as a premium brand and industry leader at the intersection of iGaming and media.
GAN Limited has announced that it has received approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) for the merger of GAN and a subsidiary of SEGA SAMMY CREATION INC. (SSC), an affiliate of SEGA SAMMY HOLDINGS INC. The closing of the merger remains subject to other customary closing conditions including additional gaming regulatory approvals, and is expected to occur in late 2024 or early 2025.
Partnerships
Crane Payment Innovations (CPI) announced its agreement with Everi Holdings, a premier provider of land-based and digital casino gaming content and products, financial technology, player loyalty solutions and bingo. This collaboration will integrate Everiās CashClub Wallet with CPIās Betbridge cashless solution, enabling at-machine mobile payments in casinos. By building this solution on the trusted bill validator and TITO technology, CPI and Everi are making cashless payments seamless in casinos.
BetMGM announced that it is teaming up with GTG Network to deliver customised content and useful betting insights for sports fans. The multi-year agreement will roll out in phases, beginning with direct-to-consumer content followed by in-app product integrations. BetMGM will use GTGās proprietary content engine to launch the partnership, harnessing trillions of data points to share valuable market insights, player statistics and win probabilities for MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, college basketball and college football.
TaDa Gaming has further strengthened its position in the rapidly growing Latin American market through latest partnership with Cactus Gaming. This deal gives more players greater access to the TaDa portfolio of games and newly launched engagement tools across the region The partnership follows on from a slew of new signings for both companies and will enable the integration of the TaDa portfolio into Cactus Gamingās platform through a single API.
The American Gaming Association (AGA), European Casino Association (ECA) and the Betting & Gaming Council (BGC) announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding that marks the beginning of a collaboration grounded in shared industry values and priorities. The MOU formalises a commitment among the three associations to address key issues facing the global gaming industry including illegal gambling, responsible gaming, innovation and security.
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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup ā September 30-October 6
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
Jackpot Digital, a leading manufacturer of electronic multiplayer dealerless poker tables, announced that it has received approval from the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) to act as a registered supplier of gaming supplies and services to regulated casinos in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The approval follows the Companyās news release dated February 6, 2024, announcing the signing of a licensing agreement with the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority to install the Companyās Jackpot Blitz dealerless poker ETGs into SIGA casinos.
Underdog Fantasy, one the fastest-growing sports gaming and media companies in the US, was recognised as the number 15 company on LinkedInās 2024 Top Startups list in the US, alongside startups recognised for employment growth, engagement, job interest and attraction of top talent. This marks the second consecutive year Underdog has made LinkedInās top startups list. Underdog is the only sports gaming company to make the list in 2024, and is the only sports gaming company to make LinkedInās list since Underdogās founding in 2020.
FireKeepers Casino Hotel announced the opening of the Aristocrat Gaming Lounge, a cutting-edge gaming area showcasing some of the most popular slot games by Aristocrat Gaming. The lounge is conveniently located near to the hotel lobby, offering easy access for guests. The Aristocrat Gaming Lounge houses 32 popular game titles by Aristocrat Gaming including fan favourites like Dragon Link, Buffalo, Moā Mummy, Whisker Wheels and more.
NIGC Compliance Officer JoāElle Thompson was inducted into the Emerging Leaders of Gaming (ELG) ā40 Under 40ā Class of 2025. The ELG ā40 Under 40,ā designed by The Innovation Group (TIG) in collaboration with Global Gaming Business magazine, recognises the significant contributions that gaming professionals under the age of 40 have made to the casino gaming industry. Recipients of this award are not only being honoured for their achievements, but also paving the way for the next generation of innovators and leaders in the gaming industry.
Partnerships
Fanatics Betting and Gaming has integrated a range of White Hat Studiosā award-winning games into the new online Fanatics Casino for customers in Michigan and Pennsylvania. Known for bringing branded entertainment to life, White Hat Studios will offer Fanatics Casino players access to popular slots, including the hit titles Goonies Hey You Guys and Ted Cashlock. Each title offers engaging gameplay and immersive visuals that connect players with their favourite brands.
Slotomania, the free-to-play slots game from Playtika, has announced an extended collaboration with the hit game show āLetās Make a Dealā. From October 1 to 24, Slotomania will sponsor The Big Deal of the Day round on āLetās Make a Deal,ā offering lucky contestants the chance to win big with even more exciting prizes in the ultimate showdown of chance, luck and fun.
Pavilion Payments, the leading omnichannel payments provider exclusively serving the gaming industry, has announced a strategic partnership with betPARX. This partnership will integrate Pavilion Paymentsā cutting-edge Real-Time Payments (RTP) solutionāfully supporting FedNow and RTP networksāinto betPARXās platform, revolutionising the payout experience for patrons by enabling instant access to their winnings.
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