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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – May 22-28

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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.

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Tipico Sportsbook announced the launch of “Swing for the Fences,” an MLB contest in which bettors play for a chance to win their share of over $100,000 in monthly prizes. The contest is available to customers in Tipico’s operating states of Ohio, New Jersey, Colorado and Iowa.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has nominated Michelle Gillcrist as Director of the Ohio Lottery Commission. Gillcrist was named interim director in April. Prior to her appointment as interim director, Gillcrist served DeWine in various capacities during his tenure as Governor, Ohio Attorney General and United States Senator, most recently as Governor DeWine’s Northern Ohio Regional Liaison and the Governor’s Aerospace and Defense Liaison for Northeast Ohio.

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Maverick Gaming announced the launch of its new “Ace’s Poker” room in the city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington. This exciting new poker brand is the first in the state and represents the continuous investment in Maverick Gaming’s strategy to redevelop and connect its properties across its regional footprint.

DoubleDown Interactive, a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web-based platforms, announced a $10,000 donation to the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) in support of its mission to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the US.

Thunder Valley Casino Resort is going to celebrate its 20th anniversary this June. The casino opened its doors in 2003, and since 2011, has been rated as a AAA Four Diamond award-winning resort.

Partnerships

SimWin Sports, the first AI-driven digital sports league and one of Web3’s most anticipated new gaming platforms, announced its new partnership with The Boston Legends, an ownership group spearheaded by Autograph. The latter is renowned for its co-founder, Tom Brady, an iconic NFL quarterback.

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Canadian Elite Basketball League and BetVictor announced a national partnership that will see the international sports book align with the CEBL as its official Sports Betting Partner for the 2023 season as it expands its presence in Ontario and across Canada. The partnership will include a groundbreaking sports betting experience for CEBL fans across its broadcasts and media platforms.

Play.Works, the number one provider of Connected TV games and original TV channels, announced a partnership with Authentic Hendrix LLC and Experience Hendrix LLC to launch casual slots and video trivia games inspired by the lyrics and music of legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix.

Baha Mar, the leading luxury resort in The Bahamas, and Quick Custom Intelligence announced the successful upgrade to version 5.2 of Quick Custom Intelligence’s Enterprise Platform. Version 5.2 enhances the award-winning QCI Platform with the automation of operational tools that become a central part of the daily management of a gaming facility.

Vegas Stats and Information Network (VSiN) is launching a new 24-hour sports radio format in New Hampshire. VSiN is launching the channel alongside Binnie Media, New Hampshire’s largest locally-owned media company. The new VSiN Radio 106.3 FM HD2 will deliver sports betting programming 24/7 year-round to the more than 1.5 million people Binnie Media reaches each week in New England and beyond.

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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – March 11-17

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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

Scientific Games announced the consolidation of its legal and public policy teams into a new unified department, Global Legal and Public Policy. This team will be led by James D. Schultz who will assume the new title of Executive Vice President, Global Legal and Public Policy. Deputy General Counsel Phil Bauer, an indispensable 25-year veteran of the company, will be promoted to General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, and report to Schultz.

Sportradar Group AG announced that the North Carolina State Lottery Commission has granted Sportradar’s U.S. betting subsidiary, Sportradar Solutions LLC, a Supplier license in the state North Carolina. This license is valid for five years from its date of issuance on February 28.

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The Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG) announced that FanDuel is the new sports wagering subcontractor for Intralot Inc., OLG’s lottery and sports wagering system vendor. Under this agreement, residents of Washington, D.C. will gain access to FanDuel’s sports wagering app, which is the market leader nationally, as well as its website and retail platforms.

Elys BMG Group Inc. announced that Grand Central Sportsbook in Washington D.C. (Grand Central) has been granted provisional approval to open its H Street sportsbook by the DC Office of Lottery and Gaming, Regulation and Oversight Division.

BetMGM has officially launched its mobile sports betting service in North Carolina, giving customers in the Tar Heel state access to a wide variety of betting options as well as the opportunity to earn experiences at MGM Resorts’ properties nationwide.

Supremeland Gaming announced the approval of an interim Supplier License in West Virginia, further solidifying its position as a key player in the rapidly expanding iGaming industry. This milestone marks the company’s third approval following the successful acquisition of the first approvals in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Partnerships

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Caesars Entertainment and National Hockey League (NHL) announced a renewal of their US partnership. The new, multiyear partnership extension retains Caesars’ status as a Sports Betting and Gaming Partner of the NHL and, for the first time, provides Caesars Digital with access to League-owned intellectual property to build and promote NHL-branded iCasino games for its online casino platforms in North America, including the recently launched Caesars Palace Online Casino.

SCCG Management announced the extension and significant expansion of its strategic partnership with SnapOdds, the revolutionary sports betting technology product from Snapscreen Inc. This expansion marks a pivotal shift towards a consumer-facing (B2C) strategy, leveraging SnapOdds’ unique TV and streaming content recognition software.

Hip-Hop icon Nas has partnered with Resorts World New York City on a $5 billion expansion plan for a casino in Queens. The vision of Aqueduct Park is to transform the casino in Nas’ hometown, into a full-fledged establishment that mirrors the company’s properties in Las Vegas.

SCCG Management, the leading advisory and management consultancy in the global gaming industry, headquartered in Las Vegas, announced the extension of its partnership with IDnow, a premier European provider of identity verification solutions. This strategic alliance is placing a focused effort on expanding its reach to encompass the broader Latin America (LATAM) region.

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InsanityBets Opens Presale for Innovative CasinoFi and GameFi Project

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The Presale Opportunity of InsanityBets

InsanityBets is a unique project that combines the thrill of CasinoFi with the innovation of GameFi. Its native token, $IBET, has just strategically launched at a low market cap. The team’s idea is to allow investors to get in early and benefit from potential future growth.

But this presale isn’t just about potential profits; it’s about being part of a new project’s idea. Specifically, the team behind InsanityBets is openly aiming to turn the gambling world on its head. InsanityBets offers a groundbreaking concept where owners of derivative tokens become the house. In practical terms, this means that the community will receive 90% of house winnings and 85% of the platform fees.

The Innovative Project Behind InsanityBets

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InsanityBets offers an exciting new way to play and invest in the gaming industry. Furthermore, the project’s founders also bring unmatched fairness and transparency through its use of Chainlink VRF for RNG. Thanks to blockchain technology, every roll of the dice, wheelspin, and card drawn is provably fair.

What truly sets InsanityBets apart is its decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). Here, holding $IBET tokens means having a say in game selection, protocol fees, and strategic decisions. This democratic approach to gaming puts the power back into the hands of players and investors.

About InsanityBets

InsanityBets isn’t just a project; it’s a movement that champions fairness, transparency, and community in Web3. With its DAO structure and innovative tokenomics, it offers an ecosystem where all stakeholders can benefit from its success.

Beyond potential earnings, $IBET holders also receive real yield from transaction fees. This particular feature makes the project an attractive investment opportunity in a $200+ billion industry. This project is built on foundations rooted in sustainability, setting it apart from other presale projects in the sector.

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Through the $ILP token, users will receive multiple rewards for participating on the platform. There are already multiple games in development on InsanityBets, and the team will launch them in beta mode for everyone joining the presale.

Anyone wishing to learn more about InsanityBets and the $IBET token can visit the project’s website and join its community.

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XSOLLA PARTNERS WITH GAMEANALYTICS TO REVOLUTIONIZE GAME MONETIZATION THROUGH DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER SALES

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A New Frontier in Video Gaming Empowering Game ​ Developers with Enhanced Monetization and Engagement Tools.

Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, announces its partnership with GameAnalytics, a premier analytics platform in the gaming industry. This partnership marks the beginning of a new era of in-game monetization, with the integration of Xsolla’s Web Shop into the GameAnalytics platform. The initiative aims to provide game developers with next-generation tools for direct-to-consumer sales, starting with a pioneering proof of concept centered around the Xsolla Web Shop.

“This partnership with GameAnalytics is a game-changer for developers worldwide. Combining GameAnalytics’ powerful data analysis tools with Xsolla’s comprehensive sales solutions provides developers with an unprecedented opportunity to understand and engage their audience directly,” said Berkley Egenes, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Growth Officer at Xsolla. “This empowers developers to maximize their revenue potential and enhances the gaming experience for players by ensuring the games they love continue to thrive.”

Game developers integrate their games with GameAnalytics to access mission-critical data and uncover valuable insights about their games’ performance, including engagement and monetization data. This, above others, allows them to understand player spending behavior, optimize their revenue streams, and maximize earning potential.

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“We are excited to embark on this partnership with Xsolla, a company that shares our commitment to empowering game developers,” said Allison Bilas, COO at GameAnalytics. “Integrating Xsolla’s Web Shop into our analytics platform opens new avenues for developers to monetize their games more effectively. This collaboration is about providing actionable insights that enable developers to craft compelling experiences for gamers while optimizing their revenue streams. It’s a testament to our shared vision of supporting the growth and success of the gaming community.”

Xsolla is a pivotal player in the gaming industry, collaborating with thousands of developers, publishers, and platforms, including Epic Games, Roblox, Twitch, Steam, Kabam, Niantic, EA, Warner Brothers, Wizards of the Coast, Sega, Take Two, SciPlay and Miniclip. As a merchant of record, Xsolla undertakes the risk and operational complexity associated with direct-to-consumer video game sales, addressing challenges such as chargebacks, fraud, taxes, and compliance laws. This partnership underscores Xsolla’s commitment to supporting the gaming community by facilitating direct sales to consumers online, bypassing substantial platform fees associated with traditional app stores.

With the recent announcement of powering web shops for 40 of the top 100 mobile games, Xsolla continues demonstrating its dedication to innovation and support for mobile game developers. The collaboration with GameAnalytics represents a significant step forward in achieving this goal, offering developers cutting-edge tools to analyze, understand, and monetize their games effectively.

For more information about the partnership, please visit: xsolla website

 

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