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Gaming Americas invades the region with Virtual Quarterly Meetups and sets up Advisory Board with Latin and North American gambling industry experts

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GamingAmericas.com announces quarterly virtual meetups, conference dates and advisory board.

 

The team at GamingAmericas.com (part of Hipther Agency), is excited to announce the launch of virtual meetup series which will increase the access to quality information to interested parties, but will also provide an excellent opportunity to participate in engaging discussions about the North and Latin American gambling industry.

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The quarterly meetups will complement the yearly virtual conference and the media/publishing services offered by Gaming Americas, and will be strategically coordinated by the Gaming Americas Way Seers (Advisory Board).

2020 was a year of growth for us in terms of reaching new markets with our unique style of running conferences and publishing quality content. Gaming Americas has become an important news outlet in the region and to supplement the engagement, we are happy to announce our quarterly meetup series. We learned a lot this year about hosting virtual gatherings and we can now say that size doesn’t matter. We tested many new ways of interacting with our audience and we can say we found a great recipe which will be implemented in these meetups”, stated Zoltán Tűndik, Co-Founder and Head of Business at Hipther Agency.

Gaming Americas Quarterly Meetups

The Gaming Americas Quarterly Meetups are designed to keep you up-to-date with what is fresh in the North American and Latin American gambling industry.

The dates of the meetups are the following:

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The virtual meetups will be organized quarterly and the calendar looks the following way:

  • January 28, 2021 – Gaming Americas Q1 Meetup
  • April 29, 2021 – Gaming Americas Q2 Meetup
  • August 26, 2021 – Gaming Americas Q3 Meetup
  • November 18, 2021 – Gaming Americas Q4 Meetup

The tickets are sold at the rate of $99 per Meetup or you can benefit of the full year membership offer and save 25%. You can find more details about the passes here.

The meetups feature several panel discussions per region and topics that are joined by key industry experts, CEOs, C-Level Executives, Business Development Managers, and sometimes government officials/regulators.

All meetups offer the opportunity to network online in special break-out sessions, but also join a round table discussion which answers all burning questions of the industry at a certain point in time during 2021.

Sports Betting & Casino Summit North America

The team is also excited to announce the dates for the second edition of Sports Betting & Casino Summit North America, which will take place once again in the virtual world between 21-23 June, 2021.

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The inaugural edition was a huge success and brought together +500 participants and 75 speakers.

The virtual conference will continue its mission of bringing together regulators, operators, suppliers, marketing managers, C-Level Executives, policymakers, and more for two days of quality online learning and networking.

To receive constant updates about the registration opening and agenda updates, subscribe here: http://eepurl.com/hfyZxf

Advisory Board

In order to fully embrace all hot topics and regulatory updates from the Americas, the strategy will be orchestrated by North and Latin American gambling industry experts.

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Thus, the team is honored to announce the appointment of the following experts in the Gaming Americas Way Seers (Advisory Board):

  • Chantal A. Cipriano (Senior Director, Legal & Compliance at Mazooma)
  • Karen Marcela Sierra – Hughes (Vice President of Latin America & Caribbean at Gaming Laboratories International (GLI))
  • Dr Laila Mintas (CEO at PlayUp US)
  • Fernando Saffores (Founder & Director at Focus Gaming News)
  • Jonodev Chaudhuri (Chair, Indian Law & Policy Practice at Quarles & Brady LLP)
  • Joerg Hofmann (Senior Partner at MELCHERS LAW)
  • Evan Davis (Managing Director, Sports Betting and Gaming for SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory)
  • Jeremy P. Kleiman (Gaming Attorney and Member at Saiber LLC)
  • Lloyd Danzig (Founder & CEO at Sharp Alpha Advisors)

The excitement about 2021 is also shared by the above-mentioned experts and here are some inputs that were stated:

Gaming Americas has developed a method to disseminate gaming content and news, ways for businesses to collaborate and the opportunity for relationships to grow. I look forward to joining its Way Seer Advisory Board and helping to advance its initiatives in the gaming industry by providing a legal and regulatory perspective.” – Chantal A. Cipriano (Senior Director, Legal & Compliance at Mazooma)

The American gaming market continues to grow exponentially, catalyzed by technology, investment, and legislation. As new and existing participants increasingly seek insight into the industry, thoughtfully-constructed conferences will have the opportunity to serve as nodes that disseminate the expertise to key stakeholders. I am excited to join the Gaming Americas Advisory Board alongside a prestigious collection of thought leaders in the space.” – Lloyd Danzig (Founder & CEO at Sharp Alpha Advisors)

I am thrilled to be part of this outstanding group of international experts.  The future is bright and Gaming Americas is leading the way!” – Jeremy P. Kleiman (Gaming Attorney and Member at Saiber LLC)

“I’m really proud to participate in such interesting events with other recognized executives around the world. This ‘new normality’ leads us to think out of the box, offering outstanding solutions and being close to our customers. Hipther understood this very well.”Fernando Saffores (Founder & Director at Focus Gaming News)

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“Something really big, something global, is being created here. And I am delighted to be a part of it!”Dr. Joerg Hofmann (Senior Partner at MELCHERS LAW)

 “I’m honored and excited to join the Way Seer board for Gaming Americas alongside such a diverse and knowledgeable set of experts from across the gaming community.  I look forward to an exciting year of discussions focusing on topics that are of heightened interest to our industry.”Evan Davis (Managing Director, Sports Betting and Gaming for SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory)

 

For further sponsorship/speaking and marketing inquiries, make sure to reach out to Andrada Marginean (B2B Sales Executive at Hipther Agency).

For media-related inquiries, please contact Alexandru Marginean (Marketing Specialist at Hipther Agency).

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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – July 1-7

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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

Red Rake Gaming, a premium online casino content provider, has announced that it has obtained its provisional online casino supplier license in Michigan. This marks the company’s second license in the US, following the successful acquisition of its Pennsylvania license earlier this year. The new license in Michigan represents a significant milestone for Red Rake Gaming as it continues to expand its footprint in the burgeoning US online gaming market.

Super Group, the parent company of Betway, a leading online sports betting and gaming business, and Spin, the multi-brand online casino, announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a dividend programme and declared the first cash dividend on its ordinary shares of $0.10 per share. The dividend is payable on July 17, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 8, 2024.

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Churchill Downs Incorporated has announced that Michael Lilly has been promoted to President of TwinSpires Horse Racing, the leading provider of legal online horse betting sites and the official wagering partner of the Kentucky Derby. In this role, Lilly will be responsible for the overall strategy and operation of the TwinSpires Horse Racing business within CDI’s TwinSpires Segment.

The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) released fiscal year 2023 Gross Gaming Revenue numbers totaling $41.9 billion, an increase of $1 billion, or 2.4%, from the historic FY 2022 GGR of $40.9 billion. Acting Chairwoman Sharon M. Avery and Vice Chair Jeannie Hovland made the announcement at the Wisconsin Gaming Regulators Association Summer Conference in Green Bay, Wis.

GAN Limited announced that it has received clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US (CFIUS) for the proposed merger of GAN and a subsidiary of SEGA SAMMY CREATION INC (SSC), an affiliate of SEGA SAMMY HOLDINGS INC.

Partnerships

The Chicago Blackhawks announced a multi-year partnership agreement with sports betting venture Circa Sports to be the official jersey patch sponsor for the Blackhawks home red jerseys. The home jersey patch will be worn beginning in the 2024-25 season, marking the first time a partner will be added to Blackhawks game jerseys.

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PENN Entertainment announced that it has expanded its partnership with Ticketmaster to offer exciting new benefits for its more than 30 million loyalty members. PENN Play members can now redeem rewards for tickets to live events through Ticketmaster. Additionally, PENN will have on-site activations at five amphitheaters across the US, further enhancing the live event experience for PENN Play members.

Aristocrat Interactive, Aristocrat’s new online Real Money Gaming division, and Hard Rock Digital announced the arrival of Aristocrat Interactive Content & Aggregation’s extensive suite of gaming content to HRD’s Hard Rock Bet online casino in New Jersey. Players of the Hard Rock Bet platform can now enjoy an impressive collection of Aristocrat Interactive’s most popular games within the state, whenever they seek entertainment.

Evolution announced that it has gone live with its online live casino offering for players in Delaware’s regulated gaming market, in partnership with Rush Street Interactive, a leading US-based iGaming company that operates the BetRivers brand.

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EVERI DIGITAL AND CAESARS DIGITAL LAUNCH CAESARS-BRANDED SLOT “CAESARS EMPERORS GOLD”

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Everi Digital, the online gaming business of Everi Holdings Inc., a premier provider of land-based and digital casino gaming content and products, financial technology, player loyalty solutions, and bingo, announced the launch of the custom-branded online game “Caesars Emperors Gold” on the newly-upgraded Caesars Palace Online Casino platform via a direct integration with Caesars Digital.

Now available to online players in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ontario, “Caesars Emperors Gold” is the second title Everi has developed specifically for Caesars Palace Online Casino and is a standard, five-reel video theme with mystery jackpots. The branded game also features iconic Caesars branding with Roman-esque statues for the reel array housing and the high paying symbols.

Everi has provided iGaming content to Caesars Digital for more than four years, and this launch is an extension of the companies’ ongoing collaboration. Everi Digital’s compelling game catalog now consists of more than 70 distinct titles with a footprint spanning North America and Europe. This portfolio of iGaming content is housed and delivered via Everi’s proprietary Spark™ Remote Game Server.

“This rewarding custom game launch with Caesars Digital deepens our strategy with a top-tier iGaming operator and brings Caesars online players in North America a new title with thrilling progressive jackpot opportunities,” said Jordan Brent, Everi Vice President, Digital Commercialization. “With the launch of the ‘Caesars Emperors Gold’ custom slot, it’s clear both Everi and Caesars are committed to providing unique experiences to engage online players.”

“Expanding our custom game catalog with Everi offers us another chance to captivate our online casino players with exclusive one-of-a-kind content and progressive jackpot opportunities that we know are in high demand with players,” said Ricardo Cornejo Rivas, Vice President of Online Gaming at Caesars Digital. “Everi’s games have already proven to be favorites at our various destinations and across our online casino platforms. The launch of ‘Caesars Emperors Gold’ should deliver a distinctive and enhanced online casino experience that will undoubtedly thrill our players.”

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Top Performing Aristocrat Interactive Titles Now Live on Hard Rock Bet in New Jersey

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Aristocrat Interactive, Aristocrat’s new online Real Money Gaming division, and Hard Rock Digital announced the arrival of Aristocrat Interactive Content & Aggregation’s extensive suite of gaming content to HRD’s Hard Rock Bet online casino in New Jersey. Players of the Hard Rock Bet platform can now enjoy an impressive collection of Aristocrat Interactive’s most popular games within the state, whenever they seek entertainment.

Titles that will be available on Hard Rock Bet include Buffalo, Timberwolf, Wild Wild Emerald, Firelight II, Winfall Wishes, Wild Lepre’Coins, Twilight Forest, Frog of Riches, and Secrets of the Phoenix Elements. Currently available in New Jersey, Aristocrat Interactive and Hard Rock Digital look forward to launching Aristocrat Interactive gaming content together in additional states and markets in the future.

“Collaborating with Hard Rock Digital to offer our gaming content to their players via Fusion Aggregation platform is truly exciting. This relationship marks the beginning of bringing some of the most engaging gaming experiences on the market to the players of Hard Rock Bet,” Adrian Bailey, Managing Director of Aristocrat Interactive Content & Aggregation, said.

“The addition of these popular Aristocrat Interactive games to Hard Rock Bet is yet another way that we’re entertaining our players like no one else can. Since launching Hard Rock Bet in New Jersey, we’ve increased our casino offerings by nearly 1000 games and are excited to continue adding unique gaming experiences to our top-rated platform,” Grant Williams, Hard Rock Digital’s SVP of Casino, said.

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