Gambling in the USA
Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – June 27-July 3
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
Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the iGaming industry, has strengthened its position in the Brazilian market through its latest partnership with Bingo ao Vivo, a leading operator in the region. As a result of this agreement, Bingo ao Vivo now gain access to Pragmatic Play’s prominent products.
DraftKings Inc. has launched new igaming products in West Virginia. DraftKings’ customers in West Virginia can now enjoy more iGaming products including live dealer games such as roulette, baccarat, infinite blackjack and more.
Gary Platt Manufacturing’s new Aurora model was named “Best Casino Seating Product” in the recent Casino Awards. The top-selling Aurora was originally created as part of Gary Platt’s Collection for Resorts World Las Vegas and has since become a hit with operators and players alike in casinos worldwide.
Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. has announced that it has entered into a binding term sheet with Bally’s Corporation to acquire the real property assets of Bally’s two Rhode Island casino properties – Bally’s Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort (Lincoln) and Bally’s Tiverton Casino & Hotel – subject to customary regulatory approvals with Bally’s Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort also subject to lender consent.
Passport Technology (Passport), a global leader in innovative payment technology and customer engagement for the gaming industry, announced the launch of Passport’s Lush loyalty and rewards platform and Mira player enrollment kiosks at Cahuilla Casino Hotel (Cahuilla).
BlueBet Holdings Ltd has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary BlueBet Indiana LLC has signed an online market access agreement with Horseshoe Casino – Hammond, a 400,000 square-foot casino located in Hammond, Indiana owned by global casino giant Caesars Entertainment.
PokerStars, part of Flutter Entertainment, has launched a regulated offering across its poker, casino and sports products in Ontario. The launch follows PokerStars being granted a full registration to operate in the Canadian province of Ontario by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and the signing of an operating agreement with iGaming Ontario.
Partnerships
BetMGM will become the exclusive sportsbook of the BetQL Network, Audacy’s network of sports betting content heard across its broadcast portfolio and digital platforms. The partnership (The BetQL Network presented by BetMGM) is an exclusive multi-year agreement that significantly expands the current relationship between BetMGM and Audacy.
EveryMatrix has partnered with BetMGM, the leading iGaming operator in the US. This new partnership allows BetMGM players to access content from EveryMatrix’s two in-house game studios on its platform in New Jersey, with planned live market expansion in the future.
Leading Asia-based betting company 1xBet has partnered with the Professional Fighters League to become its exclusive betting partner in the Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa regions. Under the agreement, supporters of the game in Latin America will have the chance to bet on what is left of the 2022 regular season, the PLF playoffs and also the PFL World Championships.
New Appointment
Aristocrat Gaming has appointed Oriana Branon as Vice President of Communications and Corporate Affairs. Reporting to CEO of Aristocrat Gaming Hector Fernandez, Branon will be a member of the executive leadership team.
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Clark County
Clark County residents can bring a friend for free to next week’s Super Bingo $160,000 tournament at the Plaza Hotel & Casino, May 6-8
Home to downtown Las Vegas’ only bingo room, the Plaza Hotel & Casino is offering Clark County, Nevada residents who register to play in next week’s Super Bingo tournament the opportunity to bring a friend for free.
Happening Monday, May 6 through Wednesday, May 8 in the Plaza’s expansive ballroom, Super Bingo is expected to draw nearly 1,000 people from the local Las Vegas valley and across the country and Canada for the opportunity to win big playing fun-filled games of bingo over two days, with a $50,000 super coverall both days while socializing with like-minded bingo players.
Bingo-only registration is $160 per person, and Clark County residents who register can bring a friend for free. Registration is available online at https://www.plazahotelcasino.com/bingo/super-bingo-registration/. Hotel-and-bingo packages start at $300 for a four-night stay with no resort fee.
All Super Bingo players receive one 6-on paper pack for both days, two daubers, free drinks via an open bar at all sessions, boxed lunch both days, and $10 in free slot play after the first day’s session.
The Plaza’s Bingo room offers six daily bingo sessions at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and is located on the 3rd floor. By parking on the third floor of the Plaza’s self-parking garage, guests have convenient and direct access to the Plaza’s bingo room and parking is validated for bingo players.
Gambling in the USA
Kambi Group plc extends Mohegan partnership with on-property sports betting agreement in Pennsylvania
Kambi Group plc (“Kambi”), the world’s trusted sports betting partner, has agreed a long-term on-property sportsbook partnership with Mohegan to provide its award-winning sportsbook at two retail locations in the state of Pennsylvania.
The partnership will see Mohegan utilise Kambi’s cutting-edge retail sportsbook offering across more than 20 kiosks in sportsbook locations at Mohegan Pennsylvania and Mohegan Pennsylvania at Lehigh Valley Race and Sportsbook.
The deal further strengthens Kambi’s relationship with Mohegan, which already utilises Kambi’s suite of sports betting products at ilani in Washington, as well as online and on-property in the Canadian province of Ontario at Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara.
Kristian Nylén, Kambi CEO and Co-founder, said: “With several successful partnerships with Mohegan already in place, we are pleased to agree this new partnership as we continue to build on our strong relationship.
“This latest deal further reinforces Kambi’s position as the sportsbook provider of choice for tribes across North America, and we look forward to our ongoing collaboration with Mohegan.”
Tony Carlucci, President & GM of Mohegan Pennsylvania, said: “Mohegan Pennsylvania is excited to continue utilising the same Kambi technology platform that existed under our Kindred partnership, which will help to create a seamless process as the Sportsbook at Mohegan Pennsylvania fully rebrands later this Spring.”
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