Gambling in the USA
Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup β February 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, new partnerships and new appointments. Read on and get updated.
Latest News
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has signed a new compact allowing the Forest County Potawatomi to offer event wagering on sports and non-sports events. The signed agreement was sent to the U.S. Department of Interior. It will undergo a 45-day review by the department before taking effect.
Churchill Downs Incorporated has announced that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) for total consideration of $2.485 billion. CDI will acquire all of P2Eβs assets in Virginia and New York as well as the operations of its Sioux City casino property.
1000 Dreams Fund (1DF), a national nonprofit that supports the dreams of talented young women in need with scholarships, mentorship and other critical resources, has announced the return of the BroadcastHER Academy (#BroadcastHERAcademy), an esports and gaming fellowship programme for women interested in pursuing careers in the esports industry β whether in-front or behind the camera.
Caesars Entertainment has reported $2.6bn in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2021, up from $1.6bn for the prior-year period. The companyβs Las Vegas operations represented $1.04bn of the total, compared to $447m in Q4 2020. Regional operations were, however, the biggest earner, with revenue amounting to $1.36bn.
Partnerships
Elys Game Technology has announced the extension of the sports wagering service agreement between the Companyβs subsidiary USBookmaking (USB) and the Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico. The agreement extends USBβs contract to provide sports wagering services to Santa Anaβs sportsbook.
FanDuel Group has signed an exclusive content partnership with sports media network, Boardroom. The deal also designates FanDuel as Boardroomβs exclusive sports betting, fantasy, horseracing, gaming, casino and poker partner.
BetMGM and SportsGrid have announced a strategic partnership concentrating on integrating BetMGM content across SportsGridβs original, live programming. The content will be supported by television and social media advertising.
International Game Technology PLC has announced that its subsidiary, IGT Global Solutions Corporation, has signed a three-year contract extension with long-time partner, the Missouri Lottery, which extends the existing agreement until 30 June 2025.
Paysafe has announced a partnership with Ballyβs Corporation to streamline the player deposits process for customers of the Bally Bet online sportsbook in Arizona and the BallyCasino.com brand in New Jersey.
The Buffalo Sabres and FanDuel Group announced a multi-year partnership, designating FanDuel as an official sports betting partner of the Buffalo Sabres and giving FanDuel the exclusive rights to include branding, sports betting odds and promotions during Sabres broadcasts.
Betting software provider NSoft has partnered with Pango Sports from Colombia. The collaboration is a strong step forward for NSoft in growing its presence in the LatAm region.
Appointments
Sightline Payments has announced the appointments of Shannon Nadeau and Larry Whelan to lead Sightlineβs compliance and risk departments, respectively.
Full House Resorts Inc has announced the promotion of John Ferrucci to the newly-created position of Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, subject to finalisation of a new employment agreement between the Company and Mr Ferrucci related to such position.
Gambling in the USA
Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup β March 20-26

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
Coolbet, owned by the technology provider Gan, has announced that it will be exiting the Ontario sports betting market in a few weeks. The operator will disable deposit options on 21 March and will close its gaming operations on 22 March. The site and mobile app will be completely removed by 3 April.
EGT Digitalβs rich portfolio of innovative iGaming developments is ready to captivate the visitors of GAT Gaming & Technology Expo in Cartagena. The company will participate in the show together with EGT and will welcome its guests at stand A11.
Yaamavaβ Resort & Casino at San Manuel has announced the installation of exclusive world-premiere slot machines to its casino floor throughout the month of March. To celebrate, Yaamavaβ Resort & Casino will host multiple ribbon-cutting events where guests will have the chance to win prizes, receive free play and more.
To promote the importance of safer play during Problem Gambling Awareness Month, FanDuel has announced a series of initiatives and donations to further support a culture of Responsible Gaming. FanDuel will donate $100,000 to the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) that will further support the NCPGβs Agility Grants programme, in partnership with the NFL Foundation.
Partnerships
Tipico Sportsbook announced its partnership with the Dayton Dragons, the high-A MiLB affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. To celebrate the spirit of Ohio fans, the sportsbook and MiLB team unveiled the newly named Tipico Centerfield Party Deck at Day Air Ballpark. Additionally, Tipico has been named the exclusive fireworks series sponsor this MiLB season and introduced a welcome offer for new Ohio users to receive two game tickets and a $20 team store e-gift card.
International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has announced that it has signed a multi-year agreement with Graton Resort & Casino in Rohnert Park, Calif. to enable cashless gaming via the award-winning Resort Wallet and IGTPay solutions.
Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming, alongside Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI), jointly announced the deployment of the QCI Enterprise Platform at its casino properties. The QCI Enterprise Platform aligns player development, marketing and gaming with powerful real-time operational tools developed for the gaming industry.
Pragmatic Play has entered into a new partnership with Dinastia. As per the deal, the providerβs entire catalogue is available on the operatorβs platform. Dinastia users will now have access to Pragmatic Playβs renowned Slots, Live Casino and Virtual Sports offerings, further leveraging the providerβs presence in the Latin American market.
The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) announced a robust partnership with U.S. Integrity and SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory. This partnership will enable the PDC to accomplish one of their top initiatives for 2023 by expanding their presence in the U.S. regulated sports betting market.
Appointments
JCM Global has appointed Barb Harpling as Account Executive. She will be based in JCMβs American headquarters in Las Vegas and will oversee sales for the companyβs Northwest and Rocky Mountain regions, in addition to various Nevada gaming properties.
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has promoted Andrea Bossard and Mike Burger to Directors of Engineering. The two are exceptional leaders with an unwavering commitment to providing top-notch service and support.
Gambling in the USA
Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup β March 13-19

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
Affinity Interactive (AI) announced that its affiliates have entered into a definitive agreement to sell Rail City Casino (Rail City) to affiliates of Truckee Gaming LLC (Truckee Gaming). The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
WynnBET, the online sports betting and casino app from the global leader in luxury hospitality, Wynn Resorts, announced that its online sports betting platform is live in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Players can download WynnBET on the Apple and Google Play Stores or register for an account at www.wynnbet.com/ma.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced that Tom Mungham, its current registrar and chief executive officer, has decided to retire from his current roles this fall. Tom will continue in these roles while the Board conducts its search for the agencyβs next Registrar and CEO and will remain to support a smooth transition until that individual begins.
Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria and the State of California have entered into a Tribal-State gaming compact as announced by Governor Newsomβs office on March 9, 2023. This will replace the agreement signed in 2012. The new compact increases the number of authorised slot machines at Graton Resort & Casino from 3000 to 6000.
Tiidal Gaming Group announced that it and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Tiidal Gaming Holdings, have entered into a share sale and purchase agreement with Entain Holdings (UK) Limited, pursuant to which Tiidal Holdings will sell all of the shares of the Companyβs operating subsidiary, Tiidal Gaming NZ Limited (Sportsflare), to Entain.
Partnerships
Betplay has extended its partnership with Colombian footballβs governing body Dimayor for a further six years. For the past three years, as a sponsor of Dimayor, the operator has held the naming rights to the bodyβs competitions, including the First Division (Betplay League), Second Division (Betplay Tournament), Colombia Cup (Betplay Cup), Super League and Womenβs League.
The United Soccer League (USL) and global sports marketing agency SPORTFIVE have reached a new, long-term, expansive partnership to help the league grow its business globally. Under the agreement, SPORTFIVE will continue to secure key international media distribution partnerships across television and digital platforms for USLβs professional leagues, including the USL Championship and USL League One menβs competitions and the USLβs new professional womenβs competition, the USL Super League, which will launch in August 2024.
Playtech has announced a landmark strategic partnership with Hard Rock Digital (HRD). Under the partnership, HRD will license a range of the companyβs proven technology solutions and iGaming content to deliver the authentic experience customers have come to expect across Hard Rockβs global ecosystem of entertainment, hospitality and bricks and mortar casinos.
Elray Resources announced it has signed up its first operator, Maxibet Technology N.V., and is in the process of finalising the operatorβs blockchain casino under the brand name Maxibet, licensed in CuraΓ§ao and to be operated globally.
Rush Street Gaming and Rivers Casino announced a partnership with MSC Cruises that grants Rush Reward Members at all Rivers Casino locations an annual cruise benefit that applies to most of the companyβs sailings worldwide.
Gambling in the USA
Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup β March 6-12

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
TAPPP has been named to Fast Companyβs list of the Most Innovative Companies in the Sports category. The list showcases innovation-driven businesses across multiple industry sectors that are making an outsized impact on their individual companies, their business sectors and society at large.
Quixant is going to participate in the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention (IGA) 2023 in San Diego March 27-29. Designed to provide solutions that allow customers to focus their efforts solely on content design and development, Quixantβs range of game-changing solutions will be showcased at IGA booth #1924.
Odds On Compliance has announced the beta launch of its Marketing Affiliate Licensing Portal. The portal is designed to streamline the affiliate licensing process, helping sports betting and iGaming affiliate marketers achieve regulatory licensing compliance more efficiently and cost-effectively.
AXES.ai has released its kiosk integration and its reporting app for the land-based global market. The Kiosk Integration Kit allows any manufacturer of a kiosk to integrate seamlessly and in real-time to the AXES Fintech Platform.
FaZe Clan announced a ground-breaking moment for FaZe and the gaming industry: the signing of FaZeβs first all-female professional esports team. The new team, which will compete under FaZeβs VALORANT banner comprised pro players Jennifer βrefinnejβ Le, Emma βemyβ Choe, Vannesa Emely βpaniniβ Emory, Madison βmaddiesuunβ Mann and Diane βdi^β Tran.
New Partnerships
Kambi Group has signed a multi-channel sportsbook partnership with Potawatomi Casinos & Hotels. The multi-year agreement will see Potawatomi Casino Hotel open the first sportsbook in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which is set to become Kambiβs 22nd live US state, featuring 20 self-service kiosks along with additional kiosks at a second location, Carter Hotel & Casino, in northern Wisconsin.
Exacta Systems has announced the launch of Everiβs first Historical Horse Racing (HHR) games at Boston Billiards Club & Casino in Nashua, New Hampshire. The featured games from Everi Holdings include player-popular Patriot Extra Spin, Triple Jackpot Gems Deluxe, Wild Gems Extra Spin and Blazinβ Gems Deluxe, which are available now on Exacta Connect.
International Game Technology (IGT) and Ruby Seven Studios announced an agreement that will expand Ruby Sevenβs extensive content library to include some of IGTβs most popular games across Ruby Sevenβs suite of social casino applications.
Pragmatic Play has grown its presence in the Brazilian market after partnering with XSA Sports. This new deal grants access to the providerβs complete Slots portfolio. This includes recently released titles like Secret City Gold and Pinup Girls alongside longstanding and award-winning favourites such as Gates of Olympus.
New Appointments
Genius Sports Limited has appointed Kenneth J. Kay as an independent director of the Board and Michael Messara as an independent observer of the Board.
Everi Holdings announced that the Companyβs Board of Directors has appointed Debra Nutton to the Board with a start date of April 1. Ms. Nutton, whom the Board has determined satisfies the criteria as an independent director for the purposes of New York Stock Exchange rules, was also appointed to serve as a member of the Boardβs Audit Committee, Nominating and Governance Committee and Compensation Committee.
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