Gambling in the USA
Hard Rock and Kindred confirmed for inaugural Betting on Sports America
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Hard Rock International, Kindred Group, Missouri Lottery, Mississippi Gaming Commission, Foxwoods, Webis Holdings and the National Council on Problem Gambling are just some of the key industry organisations to be represented across seven conference tracks at next year’s inaugural Betting on Sports America (23-25 April 2019).
Super Early Bird tickets are now available for #bosamerica, which is set to become the biggest sports betting dedicated event to take place on American soil. All the âSuper Early Birdsâ who purchase tickets before Friday 21 December will get $300 off the full ticket price.
Headline sponsored by SG Digital, Inbet Games and BetConstruct, it will kick off with a pre-registration party near the heart of the âBig Appleâ – Times Square on 23 April, then cross the Hudson River to Meadowlands Exposition Center for the two-day conference and exhibition (24-25 April), before returning to Manhattan for a spectacular closing party.
Just a short trip from New York, the Meadowlands venue will host over 1,500 delegates and 60 exhibitors across 61,000 sq ft of exhibition space, as well as 175 leading industry speakers including Keith Whyte, Executive Director for the NCPG, and Ed Comins, Managing Director of Webis Holdings – operator of WatchandWager.com.
Whyte said: “It’s a great opportunity to advocate for responsible gambling with key stakeholders in the sports betting sector, but also to learn about the latest trends and products from industry leaders and develop mutually beneficial partnerships.”
Comins added: “I can’t wait to play a part in the inaugural Betting on Sports America. I’m particularly pleased about horse racing’s inclusion in the conference agenda. There is no doubting there are opportunities for the sport, but it needs to be positioned in the right way to fit the new environment.”
The lineup also includes Kresimir Spajic (Hard Rock International), May Scheve (Missouri Lottery), Allen Godfrey (Mississippi Gaming Commission), Andrew Winchell (Chief of Staff to New York State Senator), Chris Grove (Legal Sports Report), Daniel Wallach (Wallach Legal LLC), Manuel Stan (Kindred Group) and Seth Young (PointsBet).
These speakers will be spread across the following conference tracks â Betting on Regulation, Sport in Focus, Trading & Operations, Sponsorship & Marketing, Sports & Betting, States of the Nation and Demystifying Sports Betting covering a multitude of the most important issues and providing vital insights and inspiration for delegates.
On the first day, Betting on Regulation will look at lessons learned from other regulated markets and why Nevada is living proof that an individual state can successfully police sports betting, while Sport in Focus will assess the tribal response and whether the outdated Wire Act should be completely reworked to provide a future-proof regulatory framework.
Trading & Operations will consider the most crucial components to the supply chain, whatâs next for DFS now that sports betting has stolen its thunder, and why effective geolocation is essential to staying compliant with state laws. Meanwhile, Sponsorship & Marketing will discuss boosting ROI, the advantage of individuality within ambassadorial appointments, the role of affiliates in the new market and the power of social media influencers.
On day two, the first âMarch Madnessâ since PASPA was repealed will be reviewed during âSports & Bettingâ, a track which will also cover the future of horse racing in the country and the best approach to taking bets on college football without endangering its players.
States of the Nation will put the spotlight on New Jersey as a land of opportunity and discuss lessons learned for the next wave of legal sports betting adopters, including New York, while Demystifying Sports Betting will look at opportunities presented by pool betting, the role of the blockchain, and why virtual sports are not just an introduction to the world of betting.
Super Early Bird tickets for the inaugural Betting on Sports America conference are available for just $399 (+VAT), but only until 14 December. To secure the exclusive discount get your discounted tickets HERE now.
Gambling in the USA
Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup â July 15-21
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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
Instant Win Gaming (IWG), a leading supplier of eInstant games to NASPL and WLA-member lotteries, has congratulated the Pennsylvania Lottery on becoming the first in the US to launch eFastPlay, a new eInstants category offered by IWG. In Pennsylvania, the Lottery is branding this new category as EZ âeInstantsâ. The Lotteryâs new EZ category broadens the appeal of its online programme to players who prefer a more simplified instant play experience.
Advanced Casino Solutions (ACS), a leader in targeted marketing and player engagement solutions for the gaming industry, announced a significant upgrade to its cutting-edge product, the Precision Insights & Engagement (PIE) platform. This enhancement further refines the capabilities of PIE, providing even more detailed insights into visitor behaviour and setting a new industry standard for data-driven marketing.
Relativity Acquisition Corp. announced that it has entered a letter of intent (LOI) providing for a proposed business combination (the Transaction) that will result in Relativity acquiring 100% of the outstanding equity and equity equivalents of Mazaii Corp Ltd. The Transaction values the Company at an initial enterprise value of $500 million.
Innovative Technology Americas Inc. has appointed Jeff Tash as its Business Development Manager for North America. Jeff will focus on the amusement and vending industries, identifying and generating new sales opportunities. Innovative Technology specialises in note handling equipment and age and identity verification technology.
A subsidiary of Betsson AB has obtained its first local licenses for the newly regulated market in Peru. The licenses cover online casino and sports betting for the Betsson and Betsafe brands. Further, licenses for the Inkabet brand are expected to be obtained soon.
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has launched the Tribal Advisory Council. While NCPG has worked with Tribal gaming entities for many years, the formation of the Tribal Advisory Council represents a deeper level of collaboration to address matters of responsible gambling and problem gambling that are of importance to Native American communities.
Partnerships
Ballyâs Twin River announced that it has partnered with nationally recognised Maverick Gaming to elevate the poker room experience and rebrand the poker area to the Ballyâs Maverick Poker Room. The collaboration aims to create the ultimate poker experience for players of all levels, increase revenue generated by the Ballyâs poker offering and create new jobs. Ballyâs will continue to operate and manage the poker room which consists of approximately 23 tables, all located on the smoke-free second floor of the casino.
CT Interactive has launched its games on Juegalo.com, a prominent Chilean online casino brand. This partnership marks a significant step in CT Interactiveâs strategic expansion within the Latin American market, extending the companyâs footprint in Chile. The integration of CT Interactiveâs diverse game portfolio on Juegalo.com offers players in Chile access to a wide range of high-quality, engaging and regulation-compliant gaming content.
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has entered into a partnership with the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Committee and has become the Official Ontario Lottery Partner of Team Canada for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Gambling in the USA
Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup â July 8-14
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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
The CT Lottery has launched its iLottery platform. Players can participate in the fun of online lottery and their favourite draw games by visiting ctilottery.org or by downloading the CT Lottery mobile app on the iOS platform (Android app to follow next month). The app comes with exciting new features that allow players to personalise their lottery experience, such as saving favorite numbers and wagers, grouping preferred games for easy purchasing and setting limits for wagering and time spent on the app.
Talking Stick Resort, an enterprise of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC), announced that it was named âBest Casinoâ in azcentral.comâs 2024 Community Choice Awards. The casino-resort was nominated along with three other casino properties in the Valley by the public as part of the East Valley, Best of the Desert portion of the awards programme.
International Game Technology PLC announced that IGT PlayDigital recently added the highly anticipated Prosperity Link game to its iGaming content library in the US. This development makes the widely recognised casino game available for commercial iGaming operators in Pennsylvania, Michigan, New Jersey, Connecticut and West Virginia.
Raketech has announced that the Company has reached an agreement to divest its non-core US advisory business. The total sale proceeds amount to USD 2.25 million settled partially on closing and via an ongoing revenue share agreement.
Partnerships
NetBet Mexico and popular online gaming provider Octoplay have announced an agreement that will make Octoplayâs games available for NetBet Mexico customers to enjoy. Despite only being founded in 2022, Octoplay has rapidly established itself as an influential member of the iGaming industry, developing multiple entertaining and popular slots such as Lollicat, Eternal Clash and Shaolin Panda Chaos Reels â which are among the flagship new Octoplay titles being made available to NetBet Mexico customers.
SCCG Management, a leading global advisory firm in the gaming industry, has announced a sponsorship partnership with Blurify, an award-winning expert in software development with a niche focus on the iGaming sector. This collaboration aims to leverage SCCGâs extensive client partner ecosystem and deep market insights with Blurifyâs technological expertise to explore new opportunities and drive innovation in the gaming industry.
International Game Technology PLC has announced that its subsidiary, IGT Global Solutions Corporation, has signed a seven-year contract with the Colorado Lottery to install all-new world-class products and solutions. The contract is expected to run through July 12, 2032, and includes seven, one-year extension options. As part of the new contract, the Colorado Lottery will receive IGTâs Aurora central system, replacing the current lottery central system.
JCM Global (JCM) has installed its award-winning iVIZION bill validator and ICB Intelligent Cash Box system at the historic Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in New Orleans. JCM upgraded its UBA bill validator to iVIZION and installed ICB on each of the 620 slots at Fair Grounds. Previously, JCM installed its GEN5 Thermal Printer at Fair Grounds, and now with iVIZION and ICB, the path is open for the property to take full advantage of JCMâs FUZION technology in the future.
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Innovative Technology Americas welcomes Jeff Tash, Business Development Manager
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Innovative Technology Americas, Inc. welcomes Jeff Tash, Business Development Manager for North America. Jeff will focus on the amusement and vending industries, identifying and generating new sales opportunities. Innovative Technology specializes in note handling equipment and age and identity verification technology.
Welcoming Jeff to the US team, Lauren Fabbri, Business Development Manager for the gaming side of the business, said, âJeff joined us back in March and hit the ground running spending his first day in the Innovative booth at the Amusement Expo show in Las Vegas! Jeff has settled into life at Innovative Technology and is already connecting with our amusement and vending customers across America and Canada.â
Commenting on his role, Tash said, âI am really enjoying working for Innovative! The overwhelming support and enthusiasm from both the team and our customers on my first day at Amusement Expo validated my choice to join ITL. Iâm up to speed with all our products and really enthusiastic to share them with the many contacts I have in the industry.â
Fabbri continued, âJeff has 15+ years in the amusement industry, primarily with OEMs in a sales and business development role, so has an extensive book of contacts including manufacturers, distributors, route operators and parts providers. He will be responsible for monitoring industry trends, identifying growth opportunities and emerging markets, conducting product demonstrations and facilitating strong client relationships. Jeff has phenomenal relationships and has already demonstrated his ability to motivate decision makers when representing us at trade shows, meetings and events.â
Concluding Tash said, âI am eager to provide reliable and innovative product solutions to the amusement industry and customers, and continue to ensure note handling remains at the forefront of the amusement and vending industries. I am excited to collaborate with Lauren and the rest of the North American team in the growth of the GAV (Gaming, Amusement, Vending) markets. Innovative is an organization with a strong sense of purpose and a passion to support its employees, and I am privileged to be a part of this.â
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