Gambling in the USA
Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – August 17-23
Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! It was again an eventful week in the USA, despite the still-active virus attack.
Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news, new partnerships and financial results. Read on and get updated.
Latest News
Dragon Cash, the latest slot game of Aristocrat Technologies, has made its west coast debut exclusively at the San Manuel Casino in Highland. Dragon Cash is the latest game in Aristocrat’s award-winning Dragon Link franchise, offering mid and high denomination sets beginning with $0.05, $0.10 and $1.00 options. Available on the Arc Single and Helix+ cabinets, Dragon Cash provides a wide variety of bet structures and jackpot configurations for placements throughout the floor and in high limit areas.
New partnerships
Pilot Games Inc has teamed up with the Minnesota Vikings, a professional American football team, to create the new and exciting Vikings Victory electronic pull tab game, available in over 1200 bars across the state, with huge bonuses available in the “Skol Bonus Game.” Pilot Games is the largest charitable gaming provider in the state of Minnesota and every time customers play the Vikings Victory game, local communities receive much needed donations.
GAN Limited, a global supplier of casino content based in London, has inked a deal with Laguna Development Corporation. As per the deal, GAN will supply its Simulated Gaming software to the Laguna’s Route 66 Casino property located in the outskirts of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The Missouri Lottery has expanded its Pull-Tabs programme contract with Diamond Game, a subsidiary of Pollard Banknote Limited. The contract will now remain valid till September 30, 2023. The Missouri Lottery launched the Pull-Tabs programme in 2013 for bringing Lottery Pull-Tabs back to the market.
Financial Results
Galaxy Gaming, a Nevada-based casino games manufacturer, has reported decreased revenues in the financial report for the second fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2020. Revenue slipped by 88% to $664,000 and adjusted EBITDA dropped by 159% to $1.42m as the casinos remain mostly shut owing to Covid-19 restrictions.
Compliance
The Buenos Aires City Government has unveiled a project that would allow the Casino de Puerto Madero to operate online sports betting. The project aims to boost the economic recovery of the City after a slowdown in the past five months, enabling the Government to collect $6.8m in taxes from the new vertical. The proposal says that the City should review the current sports betting regulation in the Argentinian capital, which was approved in February this year.
Electronic Arts is facing a class-action lawsuit that argues the Ultimate Team mode in its sports games breaks gambling law. The lawsuit has been filed in the Northern District of California, and specifically cites the state’s gambling laws as proof that games such as FIFA and Madden should be governed by them. The plaintiff is one Kevin Ramirez who is calling for a jury trial and damages of $5 million.
Gambling in the USA
Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – October 28-November 3
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
Elray Resources Inc. has announced a significant milestone in the company’s growth strategy. The company has completed the sale of proprietary technology to 180 Life Sciences Corp. (NASDAQ:ATNF), a NASDAQ-listed company in exchange for preferred stock convertible into a 40% stake in ATNF and warrants to purchase 3 million shares of ATNF common stock, the conversion/exercise of which is subject to stockholder approval. The technology stack contained within Elray’s technology package will assist ATNF in launching an iGaming Blockchain casino.
PrizePicks, the largest daily fantasy sports operator in North America, has announced that it has been awarded Daily Fantasy Sports Operator Licenses in Delaware and Missouri. The company will launch Arena, its innovative peer-to-peer fantasy sports contest, in both states. With these new state launches, Arena will now be available in 15 states across the US.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (Board) unanimously voted to renew the Category 2 stand-alone casino license of Wind Creek Bethlehem LLC, operator of Wind Creek Bethlehem casino in Northampton County. In making the decision, the Board determined that Wind Creek Bethlehem LLC had fulfilled the obligations under its previously approved casino operator’s license and therefore qualified to have its license renewed for an additional five-year period.
Aristocrat announced that the company was the first international slot and online technology company to be granted a Gaming-Related Vendor license by The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), the federal entity overseeing commercial gaming activities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This announcement grants Aristocrat the ability to provide the company’s land-based electronic gaming machines (EGMs) and online games and technology solutions to commercial gaming operators licensed by the GCGRA.
Partnerships
SCCG Management, a leading global advisory and consulting firm in the gambling industry, has entered into a strategic partnership with Slot Machines Unlimited, a premier provider of refurbished slot machines and gaming equipment. The partnership between SCCG Management and Slot Machines Unlimited leverages both companies’ strengths: Slot Machines Unlimited’s expertise in refurbished gaming equipment and SCCG’s deep industry insight, global network and strategic growth capabilities. The collaboration will enhance Slot Machines Unlimited’s international sales and service operations, ensuring gaming establishments worldwide have access to high-quality slot machines and support.
Galaxy Gaming Inc. has announced that the Galaxy Operating System (GOS) is now live on over 50 ships worldwide with Carnival Corporation & PLC, the world’s largest leisure travel company. Since the installation, tables powered by GOS have awarded over $5 million in jackpot payouts to players. GOS is the jackpot progressive system for all Carnival Corporation ships, including Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line and Princess Cruises. Launched in 2024, GOS is the next-generation game management system developed by the industry’s leading table game experts.
The hottest new game from Aristocrat Gaming, Phoenix Link, is now live on casino floors, with Yaamava’ Resort & Casino being the first in North America to offer the highly-anticipated game. As the next evolution of the international hit game, Dragon Link, Phoenix Link features player-favourite mechanics from top games with all-new themes, features and bonuses.
Gambling in the USA
Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – October 21-27
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
Bally’s Interactive, the digital and sports betting division of Bally’s Corporation, announced the official launch of the Bally Bet Sportsbook app in Tennessee, marking its expansion into the tenth state. This milestone comes on the heels of recent successful Bally Bet launches in Massachusetts and Maryland. Sports enthusiasts across the Volunteer State can now revel in the comprehensive offerings of the Bally Bet sportsbook app. With a wide array of betting options, including spread, money line and total bets, as well as in-game betting and same game parlays, Tennessee sports fans will have an unparalleled wagering experience.
ESE Entertainment Inc., a gaming company that provides a range of services to leading video game developers and publishers, has announced that it has acquired Bombee Global Entertainment (Bombee Americas), the North American arm of Bombee Event Production AB, (Bombee), a global production company specialised in live production, special effects, broadcast and event management for the gaming sector. Bombee has successfully collaborated with ESE to bring its premier event production services and world class customer service to North America and beyond. The North American arm of Bombee, Bombee Americas, will continue to grow and scale in this new organisational structure under ESE, while maintaining its entire team and global support.
Matthew Wantman has become the overall champion of the PokerGO Tour PLO Series II presented by PLO Mastermind. Wantman secured the prestigious honor after an impressive showing at PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas, outperforming a talented field of the best PLO players in the world to earn the $10,000 PGT Passport bonus. The PGT PLO Series II featured a series of high-stakes pot-limit Omaha tournaments. Wantman’s consistent performance set him apart from the competition and solidified his spot atop the leaderboard.
Partnerships
SYNOT Games has announced its further expansion into the Colombian market through a partnership with BetPlay. This alliance highlights SYNOT Games’ commitment to increasing its presence in Latin America and providing its engaging and innovative games to a wider audience. Through this partnership, BetPlay’s online platform will feature a curated selection of SYNOTGames’ top-performing titles, including fan favourites like Aztec Jaguar, Diamond Fever, Realm of Lions.
Internet Sports International, a global provider of turnkey race and sportsbook software solutions, announced its partnership with the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort in Fort McDowell, Arizona. Through this consultancy, ISI is powering the casino’s sportsbook and retail sports wagering operations on its gaming floor with its award-winning system. WKP Sportsbook is currently operating, allowing patrons to elevate their excitement by wagering on their preferred sporting events with up-to-the-minute odds and live action. The automated sportsbook kiosks provide access to a wide range of sports propositions for both the beginner and expert bettor.
Aristocrat Gaming, a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of regulated slot games, announced it is now a promotional partner for Princess Cruises, one of the world’s most iconic cruise lines. Through this exciting collaboration, Aristocrat Gaming will design innovative gaming experiences for guests onboard Princess ships as well as create promotions with land-based casinos that offer Princess cruises as rewards.
Gambling in the USA
Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – 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 Gaming’s President & Chief Executive Officer Steve Sutherland has received the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers’ (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 “go the extra mile” 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 company’s hyperactive user base and mobile development capabilities. RotoUnderworld’s 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 company’s 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 America’s 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 Bang’s 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 CG’s 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 – now offers players the exclusive opportunity to qualify for Triton Poker Super High Roller Series events, expanding accessibility to one of the poker world’s 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 SCCG’s 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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