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Pollard Banknote Announces the Acquisition of Clarence J. Venne
Pollard Banknote Limited announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase 100% of the business of Clarence J. Venne LLC (Venne), a leading manufacturer of bingo markers utilised primarily in the charitable gaming bingo market.
For over 60 years, Clarence J. Venne LLC has manufactured the world’s finest and most innovative line of bingo markers (also known as dabbers or daubers). Venne’s products are sold in every bingo market throughout North America, as well as in 23 foreign countries. The founder and namesake of the company, the inventor of the bingo dauber, instilled a culture of company pride, product innovation and customer-first principles that have endured throughout the last six decades since Venne’s founding in 1962.
“We are very excited about bringing the Venne team into our organization and believe it will be a great combination with our existing charitable games group. The bingo market is an important component of charitable gaming, and providing an expanded product offering to existing and new customers is a critical element of our strategic plan. We believe the Venne team brings valuable years of expertise and superior bingo products to the Pollard Charitable Games Group. Venne will be a key addition in helping us remain a leader in this space and we are honoured they have chosen to join us,” John Pollard, Co‐Chief Executive Officer of Pollard Banknote, said.
Steven Fingold, EVP of Charitable Gaming at Pollard Banknote, said: “Venne has long been the industry leader in bingo daubers and we’re thrilled to have them join our charitable games group. With their expertise and deep understanding of the bingo market, together we’ll be able to provide attractive options to distributors and retail customers to expand and grow their bingo operations. This acquisition further illustrates Pollard Banknote’s ongoing dedication to the charitable gaming market and our commitment to expanding our leadership role through both organic growth and acquisitions.”
Jeff Fischer, owner of Venne, said: “We could not be happier to join one of the leading suppliers in the charitable gaming space. Our organizations share a similar culture and focus on innovation, and I look forward to seeing Pollard’s team expand Venne’s business as it continues to provide excellent products and solutions for charitable organizations.”
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Casino Gaming
Maryland Casinos Generate $165.7 Million in Gaming Revenue During July

Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $165,661,894 in revenue from slot machines and table games during July 2025. The statewide total was down $4,159,416 (-2.5%) compared to July 2024.
Casino gaming contributions to the state during July 2025 totaled $71,857,827, a decrease of $305,727 (-0.4%) compared to July 2024. The July 2025 contributions included $51,742,064 to the Education Trust Fund, a decrease of $272,892 (-0.5%) compared to July 2024.
Casino gaming revenues also support the communities and jurisdictions where the casinos are located, Maryland’s horse racing industry, and small, minority- and women-owned businesses.
Maryland’s six privately owned casinos offer both slot machines and table games: MGM National Harbor in Prince George’s County; Live! Casino & Hotel in Anne Arundel County; Horseshoe Casino Baltimore in Baltimore City; Ocean Downs Casino in Worcester County; Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County; and Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County.
The gaming revenue totals for July 2025 were as follows:
MGM National Harbor (2261 slot machines, 208 table games)
$68,587,339 in July 2025, a decrease of $3,396,384 (-4.7%) from July 2024
Live! Casino & Hotel (3832 slot machines, 179 table games)
$59,702,771 in July 2025, a decrease of $2,860,124 (-4.6%) from July 2024
Horseshoe Casino (1365 slot machines, 115 table games)
$14,415,536 in July 2025, an increase of $1,098,302 (8.2%) from July 2024
Ocean Downs Casino (900 slot machines, 18 table games)
$10,236,754 in July 2025, an increase of $615,672 (6.4%) from July 2024
Hollywood Casino (731 slot machines, 23 table games)
$7,622,642 in July 2025, an increase of $325,372 (4.5%) from July 2024
Rocky Gap Casino (630 slot machines, 12 table games)
$5,096,851 in July 2025, an increase of $57,746 (1.1%) from July 2024.
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Industry News
Amusnet Sparks Excitement Among Italian Operators and Players with Royal Coins Saga Event

Amusnet has strengthened its presence in the Italian iGaming market with the successful completion of the Royal Coins Saga tournament, held throughout July. Organised in collaboration with over 20 operator partners and featuring a €20,000 prize pool, the campaign attracted strong player participation and delivered significant results across all participating platforms.
Powered by Amusnet’s recently launched Tournament Tool, the campaign delivered a dynamic, competitive experience that enhanced the player engagement. The tool allows full customisation of event rules, duration, ranking criteria and prize structure, supported by a real-time leaderboard and intuitive setup. With flexible mechanics and varied reward types, it empowers operators to run impactful, tailored campaigns. Its strong performance in Italy reaffirmed its value as a trusted engagement solution, praised for its simplicity and measurable results.
The tournament showcased eight of Amusnet’s most popular titles in the Italian market, including Shining Crown, Royal Secrets, Extra Crown, 20 Extra Crown, Coin Gobbler, 20 Golden Coins, 40 Golden Coins and 100 Golden Coins. These titles continue to resonate with local audiences, combining engaging gameplay with proven appeal that helps operators deliver an enhanced entertainment experience.
Branded with the slogan “Gioca, Conquista, Regna” (Play, Conquer, Rule), the campaign received extensive visibility across participating operator platforms.
Polina Nedyalkova, Director at Amusnet Italy, said: “Italy remains a key focus market for us as we continue to expand our footprint and enrich our offering. Campaigns like Royal Coins Saga are an essential part of our commitment to delivering experiences that bring value to both players and partners.”
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Industry News
FDJ UNITED Confirms Strong Half-Year Progress and Maintains 2025 Guidance

FDJ UNITED, a leader in lottery, betting and gaming in Europe, announced its results for the first half of 2025.
• First-half revenue of €1867m: up +31% compared with H1 2024 reported and down -2% on a restated basis
• Buoyant performance by the French lottery and retail sports betting BU with revenue of €1290m, up +4% on a restated basis
• Lottery revenue rose by +6% to €1065m. This performance can be attributed to the whole range of games and all distribution channels, particularly digital, which rose by +16% to €160m
• Point-of-sale sports betting revenue fell by -6% to €225m. This change reflects unfavourable sports results for the operator, despite stakes boosted by an attractive football offering (+4%)
• Online betting and gaming BU2 revenue of €466m, down -12% on a restated basis
• This change reflects a very unfavourable 2024 comparison base, due in particular to the Euro football tournament, as well as tax and regulatory impacts in 2025, particularly in the Netherlands and the UK. Excluding these two markets, revenue would be up 5% thanks to the performance of other countries, including France
• Second-quarter revenue came to €235m, up +2% compared with the first quarter of 2025
• Recurring EBITDA of €441m, representing a margin of 23.6%, or 24.4% excluding the cost of the employee share ownership plan (€14m)
• Adjusted net income of €222m
• This reflects the impact of the financing of the Kindred acquisition on the financial result and the one-off tax contribution on the profits of large French companies
• 2025 objectives reiterated: stable revenue versus 2024 pro forma, with a recurring EBITDA margin of over 24%
• Successful employee share ownership plan bringing the share of capital held by employees to 4.6%
• Taken up by more than half of employees and largely oversubscribed
“2025 stands as a transition year for FDJ UNITED, with the integration of Kindred well on track. In this context, our first-half performance is in line with the expected full-year trajectory. Besides, we are pleased by the success of the employee share ownership plan launched by the Group, reflecting our long tradition of sharing FDJ UNITED’s value creation with all stakeholders,” Stéphane Pallez, Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer of FDJ UNITED.
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