Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – September 5-11

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

Betr has launched the Betr app, the world’s first micro-betting-focused app, which features a user experience exclusively focused on enabling users to predict the outcomes of every moment of every sporting event.

Betfred USA Sports has partnered the Lummi Nation to launch its newest retail sportsbook at Silver Reef Casino Resort in Northern Washington. The Betfred Sportsbook officially opened its doors with the honorary first bet made by American former football quarterback Warren Moon.

Conajzar, the gambling regulator of Paraguay, has launched a tender for the exclusive rights to operate a national sports betting franchise. The decision was disclosed to local media via an advertising campaign sanctioned by Conajzar, informing the public and businesses of tender proceedings.

Pragmatic Play goes live in Brazil with Chutebet. Chutebet customers can now enjoy Pragmatic Play’s complete slot portfolio, including much sought-after Wolf Gold and Gates of Olympus and Fire Hot, apart from Live Casino titles, such as Baccarat and Dragon Tiger.

BetMGM has released a star-studded advertisement campaign. The commercials, titled “IT’S ON” and released across social media platforms, features a host of actors, athletes and all BetMGM branch ambassadors.

Hard Rock Sportsbook launched its mobile app in Indiana and Tennessee. The company intends to engage its players with customised integrated in-person and online experiences.

Casino Del Sol of Tucson is going to launch a new Cross Game Matchup in Arizona for the upcoming NFL season, through its Solsports sports betting brand. The new product will be available through its Solsports sports betting brand, boasting of 450 games on which users can place bets.

Internet Vikings has expanded its range of hosting services in New Jersey. The company has been operating in the state for a year.

Catawba Nation has launched a 24-hour sports-gambling venue in North Carolina, featuring 30 betting kiosks and betting voucher redemption services. The sportsbook offers betting on the National Football League, auto racing, baseball, basketball, boxing and soccer.

Cxmmunity Media, a Black-owned organisation company working for ensuring minority representation and equity in the gaming sector, is launching the third season of its HBCU Esports League. The new season will start on September 13 and will feature student teams from 16 Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

New Partnerships

BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, has entered into a multi-year partnership with the Kansas City Chiefs to become one of the team’s first sports betting partners.

Paysafe has entered into multi-state deal with ClutchBet, a Denver-based mobile sportsbook owned by Australia’s BlueBet Holdings Ltd. Paysafe’s new Skrill USA digital wallet and its Paysafecash eCash solution will facilitate online payments for ClutchBet’s sportsbook.

New Appointment

Caesars Entertainment announced that Matt Sunderland has been named senior vice president of iGaming, effective October 1. Sunderland joins the team with over 20 years experience in the online gambling industry.

New Acquisition

Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI), a major gaming operator in New Hampshire, has finished the formalities of its acquisition of Chasers Poker Room in Salem. Earlier, the New Hampshire Lottery Commission had provided its nod for the transaction.