Gambling in the USA
Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – January 31-February 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, new partnerships and new appointments. Read on and get updated.
Latest News
Penn National Gaming has announced that its subsidiary, Score Digital Sports Ventures (Canada) Inc. (theScore Bet), has received RG Check iGaming Accreditation from the Responsible Gambling Council.
Collegiate Sports Management Group, an integrated sports and entertainment media company focused on esports and traditional sports in the new creator economy, is launching ESPORTSU, its esports brand aimed at building community, content and events across the scholastic esports environment.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has shared its financial results for the last month of the year 2021, reporting that Nevada’s nonrestricted gaming licensees saw a total gaming win of $1.15bn.
Low6 has announced the successful completion of the company’s latest round of funding, ahead of an Initial Public Offering (IPO), expected to take place later this year.
Online payment solution AstroPay has launched its cryptocurrency offering, allowing clients to buy and sell crypto on the company’s platform and mobile app. The offering is cost-effective as users can trade cryptocurrencies without paying any purchase, trading, transfer, or maintenance fees.
Indigo Sky Casino & Resort has selected OPTX as its casino data platform for slots, slots artificial intelligence, player development and marketing. OPTX provides an end-to-end solution focused on slots, marketing and campaigns, player development and artificial Intelligence.
FanDuel Group and United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks, announced plans to open a state-of-the-art FanDuel Sportsbook lounge inside Chicago’s most iconic arena.
MGM Resorts has officially launched its new loyalty rewards programme, MGM Rewards. MGM’s this new loyalty rewards programme offers enhanced benefits and new ways to earn for its millions of members worldwide.
Sightline Payments announced the planned launch of its mobile loyalty platform, JOINGO, at Indigo Sky Casino & Resort in Wyandotte, Oklahoma in Q1 of this year.
New Partnerships
Caesars Sportsbook announced a partnership agreement with the New York Racing Association (NYRA) establishing Caesars as an official sports betting marketing partner and the title sponsor of the NYRA Turf Triple Series.
Betsson has signed a deal with the Federação Gaúcha de Futebol, in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, to sponsor the Gauchão 2022. In its 102nd edition of the competition, 12 clubs will play 72 games to compete for the title.
PointsBet has entered into a partnership with Women in Sports Tech Inc. (WiST), a non-profit organisation dedicated to driving growth opportunities for women at the intersection of sports, technology and innovation.
PointsBet Canada has signed a multi-year deal to become the official sportsbook operator of Alpine Canada Alpin (ACA). The agreement commences with the current 2021-2022 season.
New Appointment
Luxury gaming manufacturer Interblock has appointed international sales expert Galy Olazo to the role of regional sales manager in Latin America. Olazo will be based in the company’s office in Peru and will lead sales efforts for Peru, Colombia and Central America.
New Acquisition
Intema Solutions has signed a definitive share purchase agreement to acquire Livestream Gaming. Livestream is a private corporation which owns LOOT.BET, a licensed server-based real-money gaming platform and a top brand in the world of esports betting.
Gambling in the USA
Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – September 11-17

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
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.
Gambling in the USA
Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – September 4-10

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
MGM Resorts International and BetMGM announced that they are launching a responsible gaming campaign at nine National Football League (NFL) stadiums, promoting their responsible gaming programme GameSense during this football season. With this development, MGM Resorts and BetMGM are among the first gaming operators to promote responsible gaming through marketing within League venues.
Mobile sports betting is coming to Kentucky, and Caesars Entertainment announced that its flagship sports wagering app, Caesars Sportsbook, is now available for download and registration. Sports fans who want to prepare for the launch of mobile sports wagering can download the Caesars Sportsbook app on iOS and Android or visit caesars.com/sportsbook on desktop to register and take advantage of a special early deposit offer when depositing between September 7 and 27.
Pragmatic Play has launched a localised Roulette table for operators in Brazil. Creating its first Brazilian Portuguese-language version of its leading Live Casino product, the new release includes Pragmatic Play’s signature high-quality studio, boasting a 4K immersive view which Brazilian operators will now benefit from.
BetMGM announced that Buffalo, a land-based casino favourite, is now available at its online casino. BetMGM is the world’s first online casino to offer the Buffalo slot. Buffalo now is available to play at BetMGM in New Jersey and the operator plans to launch the game in the near future in Pennsylvania and Michigan.
SharpLink Gaming announced the successful launch of LeagueSafe’s new, highly rated mobile app, with over 16,000 downloads by fantasy sports players since the app’s debut in Google Play and the Apple App Store in early August.
Betr Holdings announced it has officially launched its real money sportsbook product in Virginia, its third real money online sports betting (OSB) state following Ohio and Massachusetts. The Betr Fantasy & Sportsbook app is available on the iOS store and the Betr – Microbetting app is available on the Google Play store.
Century Casinos announced that it completed the sale of the real estate assets of Century Casino & Hotel Edmonton, Century Casino St. Albert and Century Mile Racetrack and Casino in Edmonton, Alberta and Century Downs Racetrack and Casino in Calgary, Alberta (collectively, the Century Canadian Portfolio) to subsidiaries of VICI Properties Inc. for an aggregate purchase price of CAD 221.7 million (USD 162.4 million) in cash.
Gaming Laboratories International is now the first laboratory accredited in the State of Paraná and the first laboratory to be accredited following a formal laboratory accreditation process in Brazil. The milestone achievement builds on GLI’s 25 years of service to the gaming industry throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.
Partnerships
Bravery Gaming and Konami Gaming announced a groundbreaking partnership that will revolutionise the Coin Operated Amusement Machine (COAM) landscape in Georgia. Konami has chosen Bravery Gaming to be the exclusive distributor of its games in regulated non-casino markets, beginning with the state of Georgia.
SCCG Management announced a strategic partnership with the innovative sports league, Pillow Fight Championship (PFC). This collaboration aims to elevate PFC’s global stature, leveraging SCCG’s extensive experience with sports leagues and teams across North America.
Gambling in the USA
Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – August 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 and new appointments. Read on and get updated.
Latest News
Euro Games Technology announced it is among the finalists in the 10th consecutive edition of Global Gaming Awards Las Vegas. The competition distinguishes the companies with outstanding achievements in the gaming sector in the Americas region for the past 12 months. The Bulgarian manufacturer has been shortlisted in the Land-Based Industry Supplier of the Year category which recognises the efforts of the providers who drive the development of brick-and-mortar casinos.
International Game Technology announced that Michelle Carney, the Company’s Vice President of Global Lottery Marketing, will be honoured with Public Gaming Research Institute’s (PGRI) Major Peter J. O’Connell Lottery Industry Lifetime Achievement Award. PGRI will recognise Carney with this award at its upcoming PGRI Lottery Expo Nashville on September 12. Established in 1993, the Major Peter J. O’Connell Lottery Industry Lifetime Achievement Award honours individuals who have distinguished themselves throughout their careers with important lottery industry contributions.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board unanimously voted to approve the one-year renewal of the licenses for the three authorised Detroit casinos — MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown. By law, three votes, which constitute a quorum for the Board, are required in support of final determinations on applications for a casino license.
Three Rivers Casino, powered by Internet Sports International, has been named the 2023 “Best Sportsbook” by Best of the Willamette Valley. This is the first time Three Rivers has won this distinction. The notable recognition as “Best Sportsbook” follows extensive work from ISI and Three Rivers to refine the casino’s product offering and guest experience since the partnership’s initial launch in December 2021.
1X2 Network has now formally been granted a full supplier’s license by the Michigan Gaming Control Board. This approval will see games from 1X2’s in-house game studios Iron Dog Studio, Prospect Gaming and AD LUNAM being made available to players in Michigan, including games such as 1 Million Megaways BC, 1 Million Fortunes Megaways and Iron Dog Studio’s Strike Series of Hold and Win titles.
New Partnership
Catena Media has strengthened its position in the North American and Latin American online sports betting and casino gaming markets by entering a content and commercial media partnership with The Sporting News, one of the best-known sports publisher brands in the US. The partnership will run for three years and will see Catena Media create editorial and advertorial content as the exclusive betting partner to Sporting News.
New Appointment
Lottery.com has appointed Christopher Anderson Gooding to its board of directors. Christopher Gooding brings decades of service at respected law firms, predominantly within the heart of London’s financial district. His professional journey began as an Assistant Solicitor at Clifford Turner in London and Dubai, advancing to a 15-year tenure at Clyde & Co. A consummate legal strategist, he also served as a partner at LeBoeuf Lamb Greene & MacRae and Howard Kennedy. Notably, from 1999 to 2009, he held the position of Director at the Sovereign Trade Corporation. Since 2022, he has honed his expertise as a Consultant at Crowell and Morsing.
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