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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – February 3-9

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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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Governor Joe Lombardo has announced the appointment of Chandeni Sendall to the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Since 2015, Ms. Sendall has served as a Deputy City Attorney for the City of Reno, practicing in the civil division. Before her work in the Reno City Attorney’s Office, Ms. Sendall worked in civil and commercial litigation, served as an in-house legal intern for Caesars Entertainment, and clerked for the Honorable James W. Hardesty at the Nevada Supreme Court. While attending the William S. Boyd School of Law, Ms. Sendall served as the Editor-in-Chief of the UNLV Gaming Law Journal. Before her legal career, she served for several years as an Internal Auditor for Caesars Entertainment.

TheLotter US has send a reminder to customers to be vigilant against online phishing scams and fraudulent websites. With online lottery courier services growing in popularity, cybercriminals often target unsuspecting individuals with fraudulent emails and messages that falsely claim recipients have won a lottery prize. TheLotter Group’s announcement follows their fraud team’s discovery of phishing attempts, including several fraudulent websites impersonating the courier service’s platform.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has approved three consent agreements presented by its Office of Enforcement Counsel resulting in total fines of $282,205. The largest of the fines is $260,905 and was assessed against Interactive Gaming Operator BetMGM for 152 instances in which an individual on the Board’s Interactive Self-Exclusion List was permitted to gamble on their sites. Licensed operators of iGaming sites in Pennsylvania must deny individuals on the self-exclusion list from establishing or maintaining an interactive gaming site.

Zitro Digital has announced its entry into the newly regulated Brazilian iGaming market. With deep roots in Brazil, Zitro Digital is to bring its portfolio of in-house content to local players, marking a new chapter in the company’s long-standing connection with the country. Brazilian players can now enjoy a selection of Zitro Digital’s slots, including the popular series Fu Frog, as the company introduces its offerings to operators within the country. The move comes as part of Brazil’s ongoing efforts to create a regulated and secure online gaming environment for players, offering a responsible platform for gaming activities.

Partnerships

Everi Holdings Inc in an agreement with 1/ST, North America’s preeminent Thoroughbred horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering company, announced the launch of their new mobile app and wagering experience, Gulfstream Racing. The new Gulfstream Racing App is now available in the Apple App Store. This launch is part of Everi’s strategic expansion into Sports and Entertainment following its acquisition of Venuetize in 2023 and expands the company’s footprint in the horse racing segment. Gulfstream Racing will be a valuable companion app for guests seeking the premier hospitality experience that 1/ST provides.

Payflo Inc. has entered into a partnership with MoneyGram to deliver cash-in and cash-out payment solutions tailored for U.S. gaming, lottery and marker settlement, marking a first-of-its-kind milestone in the industry. Payflo and MoneyGram introduced a customer-driven solution—enabled by the simple integration of Payflo’s advanced payment processing technology with MoneyGram’s technology-powered, extensive network and trusted financial infrastructure.

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NYC Mayoral Front-runner Zohran Mamdani Says He Won’t Oppose Casino Development

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As a state lawmaker, Zohran Mamdani generally opposed plans to open full-scale casinos in New York City. In June, when he walked past a billboard showing betting markets for the city mayor’s race, he even quipped that “gambling is haram,” an Arabic word meaning forbidden.

But on Wednesday, Mr. Mamdani said that he did not intend to use his newfound political clout as the Democratic mayoral nominee and the race’s front-runner to try to stop the arrival of casinos that are widely considered a fait accompli.

Speaking alongside the leader of a union pushing the gambling expansion, Mr. Mamdani told reporters that while he still had doubts about the casinos backed by corporate giants, he respected the views of state voters who had approved the downstate gambling expansion more than a decade ago.

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Better Business Bureau Reports Increase in Online Gambling Complaints

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According to research from Better Business Bureau (BBB), the illegal online gambling market is nearly four times bigger than the legal online gambling industry; $402 billion to $103 billion (estimates from Researchandmarkets.com and the American Gaming Association, respectively).

The BBB says it has received almost 200 scam reports and more than 10,000 business complaints related to online gambling and gaming since 2022. Some scam reports involved theft, while complaints showed a pattern of unclear terms and consumer misunderstandings. In some cases, consumers lost tens of thousands of dollars.

Here are some common questions with answers from the BBB regarding online gambling:

What red flags should I look out for if using gambling or gaming services?

Big promises around payouts and tempting ads without details are common. Many people aren’t aware the people they are dealing with are in countries overseas. People should also be leery of sweepstakes-style games, payment through cryptocurrency and typos in names.

How can I avoid issues with gambling or gaming companies?

Read your state and provincial laws. There are many different laws for online gambling, depending on where you live.

Check for proper licensure. Even if your state allows gambling, it may have a limited list of allowed websites. Check with your state’s gaming agency to see who is licensed.

Read the fine print. The reality of how winning and withdrawal works may be different than your first impression on a website. Check out the details of a specific service and fully understand how they work before sending them any money.

Even legitimate websites may freeze winnings. There are many reasons why a casino or sportsbook might freeze winnings, even if the money is rightfully yours. Know what actions to take if your account is frozen.

Visit BBB.org to check out a business or register a complaint and BBB.org/ScamTracker to report a scam.

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Scientific Games Wins Three 2025 International Business Awards for Supply Chain Sustainability and Technology Innovation

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Global Lottery Technology Supplier Wins Sustainable Supply Chain Gold Award for National Logistics Centre in UK Serving The National Lottery

Scientific Games has been honored with three prestigious accolades in the 2025 International Business Awards, recognizing the company’s leadership in supply chain sustainability and cutting-edge lottery technology solutions.

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The global lottery company earned the Gold Award for Sustainable Supply Chain for its National Logistics Centre in Warrington, UK serving The National Lottery’s vast network of 40,000+ retailers as a partner to Allwyn UK. Opened in February 2024 to support Allwyn on its journey of building a net zero National Lottery, the 92,000-square-foot facility integrates advanced, technology-driven sustainability practices, including AI-powered demand forecasting and inventory management technology, dynamic routing to minimize emissions, fully electric internal transport and zero-waste operations.

Scientific Games also received two Bronze Award recognitions in the 2025 International Business Awards:

  • Achievement in Product Innovation for SCiQ, Scientific Games’ cutting-edge ecosystem that is transforming the way instant games are sold and managed. SCiQ delivers advanced inventory control, strengthened security and real-time sales data, providing retailers, lotteries and players with a smarter, more secure instant game experience.
  • Emerging Technology Solution for PlayCentral Powered by SCiQ, which integrates the company’s groundbreaking SCiQ retail ecosystem into PlayCentral HD self-service vending machines, delivering unmatched inventory control, enhanced game security and operational efficiency.

“These honors reflect the dedication of our global teams to delivering both environmental leadership and unmatched retail innovation for our lottery partners,” said Pat McHugh, CEO of Scientific Games. “From transforming the sustainability of our supply chain in partnership with Allwyn in the UK to advancing the future of instant game retailing worldwide, we’re committed to creating positive impact for our customers, players and the communities they serve.”

More than 3,600 nominations from organizations in over 60 nations were evaluated by more than 300 professionals worldwide in this year’s IBAs.

Earlier this year, Scientific Games received two Gold Annual American Business Awards for SCiQ and PlayCentral Powered by SCiQ, in the Operations Management Solutions and Emerging Technology categories, respectively.

With operations on five continents, Scientific Games provides retail and digital games, technology, analytics and services to 150 lotteries in 50 countries worldwide.

PlayCentral HD® and SCiQ® are registered trademarks of Scientific Games. ©2025 Scientific Games, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

 

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