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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – Aug 31-Sep 6

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Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! It was again an eventful week in the USA, despite the still-active virus attack.

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

Wizards District Gaming, the affiliate team of Washington Wizards in the NBA 2K League, has won the 2020 NBA 2K League Championship. They defeated Warriors Gaming Squad in Game 4 of the finals to secure a 3-1 win.

International Game Technology (IGT) has expanded its PlaySports offering for the U.S. sports betting market with the formation of its full-service Trading Team based in Las Vegas. The team adds another dimension of service to the most widely deployed B2B sports betting solution in the U.S. market.

Greek gaming company INTRALOT Inc. has congratulated Idaho Lottery for announcing $55.5 million in total dividends for the fiscal year. The Lottery has so far offered $961.5 million in dividends since its inception.

Casino Reopening

Andrew Cuomo, the governor of New York, has stated the state’s plan for reopening the casinos. The state’s four commercial casinos and 11 racinos, which were closed in March due to the Covid-19 breakout, will be re-opening soon.

Partnerships

Gaming Realms has signed its first multi-state agreement with its existing partner Rush Street Interactive (RSI), as it continues to focus on increasing its presence in the US. Gaming Realms’ Slingo Originals content will now be directly integrated into RSI’s platform.

Boyd Gaming Corporation has extended its partnership with the FanDuel Group to launch FanDuel Par-A-Dice Sportsbook in the state of Illinois. Punters in Illinois can use FanDuel’s industry-leading online and mobile sports betting platform.

BetRivers.com, the award-winning sportsbook platform, is joining hands with the sports betting network VSiN to launch Rush Hour, which will be the first-ever national sports betting show broadcast from a sportsbook in Illinois.

Scientific Games Corporation has expanded its partnership with Wynn Resorts to power Wynn Sports’ digital sports betting offer in Colorado and Indiana. In both the states, Scientific Games will provide Wynn Sports with the OpenSports enterprise solution.

Zixi has partnered with Telstra Broadcast Services. Telstra and the Zixi ZEN Master control plane have aligned to provide stable, secure and cost-effective distribution of high-quality video content over IP to Telstra’s customers and partners worldwide as part of its Telstra Global Media Network.

New Appointments

Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment has appointed Kevin Lowry as the Assistant General Manager of Mohegan Sun Connecticut. He will oversee finance, gaming, cashiering, tenant and retail operations at Mohegan Sun.

New Launchings

Americas Cardroom, a premier online poker company in the USA, has launched a Public Trello Board. Trello is a well-known collaboration tool used by organisations of all stripes to organise projects into visually appealing and user-friendly boards.

BetMGM, the company owned jointly by MGM Resorts and GVC Holdings, has launched BetMGM Casino in West Virginia. BetMGM Casino will launch with 30 games including the best-in-class Blackjack and Roulette games.

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced an all-new lineup of gaming gear at the Meta Buffs online launch event. The lineup features the new ROG Strix GeForce RTX 30 Series graphics cards. ROG also introduced some other gaming peripherals including ROG Strix XF 120 fan and ROG Strix Scope RX gaming keyboard.

CaptainGambling, previously known as GamblingHero, has been launched in the USA. The company offers accurate and latest information on the status of legal casino gambling in the country. CaptainGambling provides information and reviews mainly in three categories: sportsbook, online casinos and online poker sites.

Acquisitions

TGS Esports has signed a letter of intent to acquire Pepper Esports, a leading competitive esports platform. The acquisition is expected to provide TGS with diverse new online revenue streams that include data monetisation, payment processing and recurring subscription revenue.

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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – April 7-13

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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

WyoLotto’s COO, Robin Medina, has been named to join a national committee to support problem gambling initiatives. The committee is through the National Council on Problem Gambling and will manage the annual selection of nominations and election of the Board of Directors that oversees NCPG. Last year WyoLotto applied for and was accepted to the NCPG and NASPL’s (North American State and Provincial Lotteries) Responsible Gambling Verification Programme. WyoLotto’s Responsible Gambling Programme includes an in depth plan to ensure the organisation honours its commitment to educating players, retailers and the general public about how to gamble responsibly and what to do if gambling becomes a problem for yourself or someone you know.

As Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon moves closer to its highly anticipated grand opening, the company is engaging with the Kern County community through exclusive informational sessions at Bakersfield College’s Renegade Event Room located at 1801 Panorama Drive. The first session, held on April 4, provided local leaders and invited guests with insights into upcoming job and vendor opportunities in the region. The second session took place on April 5 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Job opportunities for Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon will be posted on the recruitment site, www.gotoworkhappy.com, starting in May.

An investigation by the Delaware Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) into VGW Luckyland – a subsidiary of the Australian-based VGW Holdings – revealed that VGW Luckyland was operating illegal online gaming. Delaware officials concluded that VGW misrepresented its services as a promotional sweepstakes while enabling players to purchase coins for casino-style games, leading to potential cash winnings. These types of real-money games offered to Delaware residents by an unlicensed entity violate the Delaware Constitution, the Delaware Penal Code and the Delaware Gaming Competitiveness Act of 2012. With the support of the Delaware State Lottery, DGE issued a cease-and-desist order to VGW.

Partnerships

AC Milan announced a new partnership with Reals, a company renowned for its excellence in Brazil’s sports betting and online gaming market, which will become Official Regional Betting Partner of the Rossoneri’s Club in Latin America. Elected in 2024 as the “Best Sportsbook Operator” in Brazil by SiGMA World – the largest international authority in iGaming – Reals has been consolidating its position in the sector, reinforcing its growing trajectory of ascent. The brand is aligned with the best market practices, presenting sustainable growth based on innovation, strategic partnerships and sports engagement.

Scientific Games’ SciQ retail technology is set to roll out at North Carolina Education Lottery retailers as part of the Lottery’s focus on improving the retail environment for its Scratch-Off games. The company will deploy 1000 SciQ units at lottery retailers across North Carolina. NCEL Scratch-Off games represented more than $2.9 billion in retail sales in fiscal year 2024, anchoring NCEL among the world’s top 15 performing instant game lotteries (La Fleur’s 2024 World Almanac). Offering real-time scratch game inventory management data that amplifies the power of Scientific Games’ SciTrak predictive ordering system used by NCEL, SciQ creates supply chain efficiencies proven to lift scratch game sales.

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NEW YORK CASINO IN MEXICO WELCOMES CONCEPT AND NEW GAMES FROM ZITRO

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The renowned Mexican operator Logrand has installed Zitro’s new CONCEPT cabinets and a selection of its latest games at the New York Casino in Monterrey.

Building on its global success, the CONCEPT cabinet line stands out for its Magic Lighting, immersing players in a synchronized light display, resulting in a unique sensory experience. Furthermore, the cabinet’s large Screen Deck blends comfort with intuitive functionality, optimizing the experience for players and operational teams.

The installation of the CONCEPT cabinets is complemented by the addition of the medieval-themed multi-game Legendary Sword, in which players can double their prizes through unique mechanics with the help of a magic sword.

On the other hand, Fairyland Quest takes players to an enchanted forest where Magic Mushrooms give access to a different bonus each, while a friendly Fairy will give a special bonus that doubles the playing area.

Juan David Baracaldo, Director of Operations and Product, highlighted: “The addition of Zitro’s CONCEPT cabinets is a great step to continue offering unique and high-quality experiences to our players. The unique combination of technology, spectacular graphics, and the experience these cabinets offer will further elevate our casino’s entertainment offering.”

For his part, Johnny Ortiz Viveiros, founder of Zitro, expressed: “We are very excited to strengthen our partnership with Logrand, a strategic partner that shares our vision of providing exceptional gaming experiences. The new CONCEPT cabinets and games like Legendary Sword and Fairyland Quest are just the beginning of what will transform how players enjoy entertainment.”

 

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Sky River Casino Guest Wins Half-million Dollars Playing Progressive Blackjack

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April 8, 2025

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Sky River Casino has announced that an Elk Grove resident has won a whopping $511,311 while playing progressive blackjack on March 31, 2025. The Sky River Rewards member hit the big win after playing the table game for less than an hour.

“Our progressive table games and slot machines continue to be really hot here at Sky River Casino. Our players have had an impressive number of life-changing jackpots and our winning streak continues. We look forward to the next big win and welcome adults near and far to visit to explore and enjoy our high-energy atmosphere, lively promotions, exciting gaming, and unparalleled dining experiences,” said Michael J. Facenda, President of Sky River Casino.

The lucky local guest plans to use her winnings to renovate a kitchen and build a house back home.

“Without question, the best part of my job is watching our valued members and guests experience jaw dropping wins like this one. We all share in the incredible excitement that is absolutely contagious and can be felt throughout the casino,” said Charleen Ripley, VP of Casino Operations for Sky River Casino.

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