Gambling in the USA
IGT Selected by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation to Supply Innovative Lottery Products and Services

Company signs two seven-year contracts to provide wide array of lottery technology, instant tickets, and services that will help increase the Lottery’s short and long-term growth plan
International Game Technology PLC announced that its subsidiary, IGT Global Solutions Corporation (hereinafter “IGT”), signed a seven-year contract with the Mississippi Lottery Corporation to provide it with a draw-based central system, lottery terminals, and additional services. IGT signed an additional seven-year contract to supply the production of instant tickets, secure warehousing, and distribution of games. IGT was selected as the preferred bidder for both contracts following the State’s competitive procurement. The two contracts have commenced and allow for up to three one-year extensions. The Mississippi Lottery Corporation is expected to sell the first ticket no later than December 1, 2019.
“IGT’s experience with providing leading technology, solutions, and services to startup lotteries is unparalleled, having helped 10 lotteries successfully begin their businesses in the U.S. since 1990. IGT will leverage our decades of experience and industry insights to help drive the success of the Mississippi Lottery Corporation, and to introduce compelling lottery entertainment throughout the State,” said Jay Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Lottery. “IGT is committed to supporting the Lottery’s short and long-term growth objectives by providing customized, high-performing back-office systems, tools that foster retailer and player engagement, strategic instant ticket development and production, and technology, games, and marketing support that establishes the Lottery as a reputable brand.”
“We are thrilled to have IGT on board with the Mississippi Lottery Corporation,” said Tom Shaheen, Mississippi Lottery Corporation President. “We look forward to partnering with them in our effort as we pursue our mission of raising funds for roads and bridges throughout Mississippi.”
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation will receive IGT’s Aurora Platform and Retailer Pro, IGT’s fastest and most innovative retailer-friendly draw-based lottery terminal. IGT’s Retail Digital Media advertising display solution will be provided to stimulate brand awareness, winner awareness, and player recognition of jackpots and game activities, directly at the point-of-sale. The Lottery will leverage IGT’s self-service point-of-sale devices including a combination of the GameTouch™ 28 vending machine for players to purchase instant tickets and the GameTouch™ 20 compact vending machine.
As part of the instant ticket contract, IGT will implement its complete instant game supply chain solution, Instant Advantage™, which includes a tailored and strategic approach to the way IGT will design and print instant ticket games for the Lottery. Secure warehousing and distribution of instant tickets to lottery retailers will also be provided.
IGT will also deliver marketing support, field services, primary and back up data centers, call center operations, software support, and retailer training.
IGT has maintained a presence in Mississippi since 1992 through its gaming operation and helped open the first casino in the State. Along with hiring new employees from Mississippi, IGT will open a local office and a warehouse in the Greater Jackson area near the Mississippi Lottery Corporation headquarters to ensure collaboration, maximize efficiency, and address opportunities.
About IGT:
IGT is the global leader in gaming. We enable players to experience their favorite games across all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming Machines and Lotteries to Digital and Social Gaming. Leveraging a wealth of premium content, substantial investment in innovation, in-depth customer intelligence, operational expertise and leading-edge technology, our gaming solutions anticipate the demands of consumers wherever they decide to play. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has over 12,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.
Source: IGT
Gambling in the USA
Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – September 25-October 1

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
FanDuel Casino announced the second instalment of its “Winning is Undefeated” ad campaign across TV, social and contextual OOH. FanDuel Casino is also premiering a new exclusive game, Fort Knox Cleopatra.
The Connecticut Lottery Corporation has announced it will open a new retail sports betting facility at the City of Bridgeport’s Total Mortgage Arena, the home of the New York Islanders’ AHL affiliate, the Bridgeport Islanders. The sports bar and sportsbook will be open daily, regardless of whether the arena is holding an event.
BetMGM announced the new BetMGM Sportsbook at The Banks is officially open in downtown Cincinnati. Relocating from its temporary Great American Ball Park location, the permanent BetMGM Sportsbook at The Banks is a state-of-the-art facility at the corner of Second Street and Joe Nuxhall Way in the area formerly occupied by Galla Park.
Genius Sports Limited has unveiled BetVision, the world’s first immersive sports wagering experience that brings live streams together with integrated bet slips, statistical insights and real-time augmentations within a single interactive player. Genius Sports is launching BetVision with NFL live games in the US.
Everi Holdings will highlight its national, tribally linked, Class II, bingo network, Bingo Treasures, at the 23rd annual Global Gaming Expo October 9-12 at booth #150. The Bingo Treasures network is anticipated to launch in early 2024. Everi will market and promote Bingo Treasures to its Class II customer base, alongside other Everi assets, systems and teams to expedite customer onboarding, marketing and launch processes over the coming months.
Churchill Downs Incorporated announced the opening of the newest Rosie’s Gaming Emporium in Emporia, Virginia (Rosie’s Emporia). Rosie’s Emporia is located on West Atlantic Street, convenient to Interstate 95 and features 150 Historical Racing Machines (HRMs), simulcast horse racing, a restaurant and bar.
Partnerships
BetMGM and Kindbridge Behavioural Health announced a groundbreaking programme in Colorado revolutionising the way problem gamblers access essential mental health services. The first-of-its-kind partnership will empower self-excluded players with direct access to comprehensive mental health assessments and group support services.
Knightscope has announced that it has signed an agreement with PENN Entertainment to offer Knightscope technologies to its 43 gaming and racing properties nationwide.
Galaxy Gaming Inc. has announced that they will deliver Galaxy Operating System (GOS) as the table games system for 50+ ships across the globe with Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest leisure travel company.
Appointments
Bally’s Corporation announced the appointment of Don Westcott as SVP, Global Chief Compliance Officer, and Tammi Barlow as Inaugural VP of Global Responsibility and Social Impact. Don Westcott is a compliance leader with more than 25 years of experience within the financial technology and gaming industries. Tammi M. Barlow has over a decade of experience building and managing responsible gaming and corporate social responsibility programmes for companies in the gaming industry.
Win Systems has announced the addition of Hunter Kampf as Sales Director Systems & Gaming USA to further boost its growth in the region. Hunter has a track record of leadership positions in well-known companies in the industry.
Gambling in the USA
Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – September 18-24

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
SB22 has introduced Lucky22, a first-of-its-kind wager placement streamlining system that is fully integrated into its proprietary K22 self-service gaming kiosk. The patent-pending Lucky22 button provides the player with a set of simple, tailored wagering offers, which can adjust the bet and amount wagered based on how much the player wants to win.
Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians, a Native American Tribe in Southern California, has standardised its growing business and government operations on Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite to support its mission of being a self-sustaining, independent Tribe.
Several points in Shawnee, Okla., are shining brighter now that JCM Global has installed numerous outdoor digital signs for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. The Citizen Potawatomi Nation Monument now glows with a 10mm Mitsubishi NXL Series measuring 9.5 feet wide x 5 feet high and enables the Tribe to dynamically communicate messages to members and visitors.
In an effort to combat illegal gaming activities, Michigan Gaming Control Board Executive Director Henry Williams recently met with Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley and State Rep. Cynthia Neeley (D-Flint) to discuss strategies to help deter and crack down on illegal gaming operations in the city.
Win Systems is going to attend G2E Las Vegas, to be held October 10–12 at the Venetian Expo. The company will be at the same booth as last year, #4447, where visitors will be able to see and learn first-hand about all the latest innovations designed to optimise casino operations and player experience.
edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U Inc., and global technology leader HP Inc. announced a new online Professional Certificate programme in Esports Management, Game Design, and Programming to bring cutting-edge skills to learners globally.
CT Gaming has officially announced its attendance at G2E 2023, taking place in Las Vegas from 10-12 October. The Expo is recognised across the industry as a crucible of innovation and business opportunities, where CT Gaming will be presenting a blend of its legacy products and new developments at stand 2050.
INTELITY announced that it will exhibit at the 2023 Global Gaming Expo from October 9–12 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. During G2E 2023, INTELITY will highlight the latest updates to its cloud-based Platform R5, as well as its newly updated API capabilities, both used by dozens of casinos around the world.
Partnerships
SharpLink Gaming announced that SaharaBets will be the first U.S. sports betting operator to begin integration of SharpLink’s innovative new C4 BetSense technology into its online betting platform.
CT Interactive has signed a distribution deal with Vivelo24. Through this agreement, the Mexican players will get the chance to experience the amazing products of the leading online provider CT Interactive.
Playtech has announced its continued partnership with betPARX. Under this collaboration, betPARX has integrated Playtech’s industry-leading IMS platform and native mobile applications to power its launch in Maryland.
With the grand opening of The Queen Baton Rouge, the first land-based casino in the city, The Queen Casino & Entertainment has successfully launched Konami Gaming’s SYNKROS casino management system.
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.
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