Gambling in the USA

Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – August 17-23

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3 years ago

August 25, 2020

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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.

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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – May 29-June 04

Published

4 days ago

June 5, 2023

Niji Narayan

Reading Time: 2 minutes

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

SoftGamings has confirmed its attendance at the upcoming SiGMA Americas conference in São Paulo, Brazil. The expo is SiGMA America’s first conference in the area following the acquisition of the Brazilian iGaming Summit, making it a perfect platform for discussing and exploring innovative strategies within the budding LatAm gaming sector. SoftGamings will be among the industry leaders at the conference, demonstrating its comprehensive suite of iGaming solutions at stand E111, on June 14–18, 2023, at Transamerica Expo Centre.

Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the iGaming industry, is speaking and exhibiting its latest content at this year’s Peru Gaming Show, Mission #7 on its Latam Missions Itinerary. Celebrating a milestone 20th year, PGS is widely considered to be one of the industry’s most important international events in Latin America, attracting top providers, operators and more from across the globe.

Bragg Gaming Group announced that it has filed a notice of meeting and management information circular in respect of its upcoming annual meeting of shareholders to be held on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 10:00 am (Toronto Time). In addition, the company also announced that there will be three new nominees for election to its board of directors (Board). The new nominees will replace three existing directors, Paul Godfrey (Chair), Paul Pathak and Rob Godfrey, who have each opted not to stand for re-election to the Board at the Meeting.

Endorphina has announced its participation at the Perú Gaming Show, going to be held on June 14 and 15. You can find the Endorphina team at Stand 47, as they are looking forward to meeting and greeting attendees as well as connecting with industry professionals. With a commitment to delivering high-quality casino experiences to players worldwide, Endorphina is in the excitement to be part of PGS, a major gaming event in South America.

IGT has introduced its latest video poker game, Fortune X Poker, to players at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel in Highland, Calif., with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony. The “X Marks the Spot!” celebration commemorated this “first in California” installation and included five popular slot influencers from across the US.

Partnerships

Betsson LATAM and the Sergio Urrego Foundation have entered into an alliance to support the Línea Salvavidas (Lifeline). The Lifeline is a free telephone service, staffed by psychology professionals, who provide crisis intervention in situations of risk associated with discrimination in emergency contexts and isolation, through direct prevention actions and psychosocial guidance.

Fortune Coins Casino announced a strategic partnership with Sweden’s leading casino content provider Fantasma Games to bring its players brand new titles and boost both parties’ influence across the North American social casino sector.

Marker Trax has announced a significant milestone, partnering with Pennsylvania’s Rivers Casino Philadelphia, in a move that brings contactless, cashless play and credit to a Philadelphia casino for the first time. Marker Trax has teamed up with the Fishtown venue to introduce the Pennsylvania gaming market’s first contactless, cashless digital advance system, through Rivers Casino Philadelphia’s Rush Credit programme, powered by Marker Trax.

Gambling in the USA

Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – May 22-28

Published

1 week ago

May 30, 2023

Niji Narayan

Reading Time: 2 minutes

Latest News

Tipico Sportsbook announced the launch of “Swing for the Fences,” an MLB contest in which bettors play for a chance to win their share of over $100,000 in monthly prizes. The contest is available to customers in Tipico’s operating states of Ohio, New Jersey, Colorado and Iowa.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has nominated Michelle Gillcrist as Director of the Ohio Lottery Commission. Gillcrist was named interim director in April. Prior to her appointment as interim director, Gillcrist served DeWine in various capacities during his tenure as Governor, Ohio Attorney General and United States Senator, most recently as Governor DeWine’s Northern Ohio Regional Liaison and the Governor’s Aerospace and Defense Liaison for Northeast Ohio.

Maverick Gaming announced the launch of its new “Ace’s Poker” room in the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington. This exciting new poker brand is the first in the state and represents the continuous investment in Maverick Gaming’s strategy to redevelop and connect its properties across its regional footprint.

DoubleDown Interactive, a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web-based platforms, announced a $10,000 donation to the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) in support of its mission to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the US.

Thunder Valley Casino Resort is going to celebrate its 20th anniversary this June. The casino opened its doors in 2003, and since 2011, has been rated as a AAA Four Diamond award-winning resort.

Partnerships

SimWin Sports, the first AI-driven digital sports league and one of Web3’s most anticipated new gaming platforms, announced its new partnership with The Boston Legends, an ownership group spearheaded by Autograph. The latter is renowned for its co-founder, Tom Brady, an iconic NFL quarterback.

Canadian Elite Basketball League and BetVictor announced a national partnership that will see the international sports book align with the CEBL as its official Sports Betting Partner for the 2023 season as it expands its presence in Ontario and across Canada. The partnership will include a groundbreaking sports betting experience for CEBL fans across its broadcasts and media platforms.

Play.Works, the number one provider of Connected TV games and original TV channels, announced a partnership with Authentic Hendrix LLC and Experience Hendrix LLC to launch casual slots and video trivia games inspired by the lyrics and music of legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix.

Baha Mar, the leading luxury resort in The Bahamas, and Quick Custom Intelligence announced the successful upgrade to version 5.2 of Quick Custom Intelligence’s Enterprise Platform. Version 5.2 enhances the award-winning QCI Platform with the automation of operational tools that become a central part of the daily management of a gaming facility.

Vegas Stats and Information Network (VSiN) is launching a new 24-hour sports radio format in New Hampshire. VSiN is launching the channel alongside Binnie Media, New Hampshire’s largest locally-owned media company. The new VSiN Radio 106.3 FM HD2 will deliver sports betting programming 24/7 year-round to the more than 1.5 million people Binnie Media reaches each week in New England and beyond.

Gambling in the USA

Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – May 15-21

Published

2 weeks ago

May 23, 2023

Niji Narayan

Reading Time: 2 minutes

Latest News

International Game Technology PLC announced that Keith Cash, the Company’s Vice President and General Manager of Global Instant Tickets will be inducted into the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2023. Cash will be honoured later this year at an event hosted by the Public Gaming Research Institute.

Hard Rock International is bringing its unique brand of world-class entertainment to the historic city of Deadwood in the heart of the Black Hills National Forest. The Rocksino by Hard Rock project will celebrate a grand opening on August 8. The Rocksino by Hard Rock Deadwood is a boutique hotel & casino experience, which includes most of what fans of the Hard Rock brand have come to know but on a smaller scale than its famous integrated resorts in gateway international cities.

The online lottery ticket platform Jackpot.com has launched in Ohio, its second US state after it launched in Texas in January. Jackpot.com is also launching with a marketing partnership with one of the country’s premier professional sports franchises, the Cleveland Guardians.

BCLC is enhancing identification requirements at B.C. casinos this summer to support people enrolled in BCLC’s Game Break self-exclusion programme. While players will receive the same friendly, welcoming experience that they are used to when arriving at a B.C. casino, the enhancements will require every individual to present government-issued photo identification for entry.

NOVOMATIC has confirmed its attendance at the upcoming Peru Gaming Show (PGS) 2023 event, set to take place on June 14-15 at the Jockey Exposition Centre in Lima. At stand #53, the company will showcase its latest highlights for the region.

Partnerships

Las Vegas-based, cross-platform global games leader, Light & Wonder, has been selected to bring its portfolio of systems solutions driven by comprehensive technology to Mohegan INSPIRE Entertainment Resort.

Galaxy Gaming has announced that it has signed an agreement with Evolution Group for the licensing of Galaxy table game content across their portfolio of studios. The agreement runs for ten years and strengthens Evolution’s collection of online table games.

Major League Soccer announced that The Game Day, a leading sports betting entertainment website, will provide fans with expert tips on MLS bets and match preview highlights each week on the new Betting Hub on MLSsoccer.com.

IMG ARENA has extended its partnership with Major League Soccer to provide tracking data to MLS NEXT Pro. The extended agreement will see IMG ARENA integrate its deep tech, cloud-based platform to provide player and ball tracking data to MLS NEXT Pro to enhance their player performance analysis.

Appointments

The Board of Directors of the Campo Kumeyaay Nation’s Economic Development Corporation “Muht Hei Inc.” announced the appointment of Michael J. Broderick as the new General Manager of Golden Acorn Casino and Travel Centre.

Industry sales leader Lisa Carmona has joined the JCM Global (JCM) sales team, bringing with her a rich background and deep knowledge of digital signage and its impact on casino gaming customers. Carmona will be based in Las Vegas and will serve JCM customers in the Midwest.