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Summits by Gaming Americas brings you two conferences next week between 22-23 June

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Gaming Summit North America and Gaming Summit Latin America to take place next week between 22-23 June.

We are excited to announce the final agenda for the upcoming Gaming Summit North America & Gaming Summit Latin America which are taking place in a virtual layout next week.

The conference series is Gaming Americas’ flagship event in the Americas and was previously titled “Sports Betting & Casino Summit North America”, and complements the Gaming Americas Quarterly Meetups. (read more about the rebranding here).

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The conferences gather regulators, top C-Level Executives, and most of the industry shareholders for two days of quality learning and engaging discussion about the gambling industry in North America and the LATAM region.

The North American conference will target compliance updates from the West Side and East Side of the US will feature the special ongoing series of talks with Chantal Cipriano about the Canadian gaming industry, and will also include discussions about Responsible Gaming, Fintech and investment tips from the top investors of the gaming industry in North America.

You can view the full program here.

The registration is free and the conference already attracted 2k registrations. So, if you haven’t yet registered, make sure you get in on the list to receive the login details. Register here!

Here is a short preview of the panel discussions on 22 June (North America):

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  • (East Side) US Legislation Round-up
  • The Gaming Gold Rush has to consider the implementation of Responsible Gaming measures
  • The Canadian Gaming Industry Updates with Chantal Cipriano
  • Focus on Yahoo Sports’ sports betting strategy in North America
  • (West Side) US Legislation Round-up
  • Innovative payment technologies and the regulators catch up
  • M&A, Making of Unicorns and how VCs are reshaping the future of the sports betting industry

Among the leading speakers you can find:

  • Dr. Laila Mintas – CEO at PlayUp US
  • Ryan Butler @ Action Network
  • Chantal Cipriano – Senior Director, Legal & Compliance at Mazooma
  • Adrianna Cuccinello – VP, Online Gaming & Compliance Operations – US at Maxima Compliance
  • Lloyd Danzig – Founder & Managing Partner at Sharp Alpha Advisors
  • Andrew Crowe – SVP of Business Development at Sightline Payments
  • Rich Roberts – Non-Executive Board Member with Webis Holdings PLC
  • Bill Pascrell, III – Partner at Princeton Public Affairs Group, Inc.
  • Martin Lycka – SVP for American Regulatory Affairs and Responsible Gambling, Entain
  • Keith S. Whyte – Executive Director of the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG)
  • Tammi Barlow – Director of Responsible Gaming and Corporate Social Responsibility at Caesars Entertainment
  • Wendy Anderson – Chief Executive Officer at RG24seven
  • Neil Erlick – Chief Corporate Development Officer at Nuvei
  • Geoff Reiss – GM of Yahoo Sports
  • Sarah Crennan – VP & Head of Content at Yahoo Sports
  • Minty Bets – Yahoo Sports’ lead betting reporter and analyst
  • Elizabeth Suever – Vice President of Government Relations at Bally’s Corporation
  • Daniel Wallach – Founder at Wallach Legal LLC
  • Wayne Kimmel – Managing Partner at SeventySix Capital
  • Matt Davey – President & CEO at Tekkorp Capital LLC
  • Daniel Bernard – Investor and General Partner at Mindspring Capital
  • and many more…

The Latin American conference targets compliance-related matters and give clear updates about the state of the industry in Brasil, Argentina, Costa Rica, Peru, and Curacao. Besides the trending topics, the experts will also dive into discussions about the state of Responsible Gaming in the region.

Among the leaders who will present during the panel discussions, you can find the regulators and lotteries representatives from Argentina, Peru, Costa Rica and Curacao.

Top brand such as Nuvei, Betwarrior, Playtech, Entain, Play’n GO, Codere, and GLI will also share their information about the region.

The panel discussions will be hosted in Portuguese, Spanish, and English, while live interpreting is ensured at all times by one of the sponsors of the conference series, All-In Global.

The conference enjoys the support of Play’n GO as sponsors.

Here is a short preview of the panel discussions on 23 June (Latin America):

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  • Regulation in the spotlight: Brasil (operators, payment methods, legal update) (Portuguese to English)
  • Hear from the industry stakeholders in Argentina (operators, software providers) (Spanish to English)
  • Responsible Gaming Programs across LATAM (English to Spanish and Portuguese)
  • Regulation in the spotlight: Argentina, Costa Rica, Peru, Curacao (regulators, lotteries representatives) (Spanish to English)

Among the leading speakers’ you can find:

  • Sebastian Vivot – Head of Modernisation and Information Technology, Loter’a de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires
  • Manuel San Román – Dir. Gral. de Juegos de Casino y Máquinas Tragamonedas de Perú
  • Esmeralda Britton – President of Social Protection Board (JPS) of Costa Rica
  • Jamir Barton – Acting Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Curacao Gaming Control Board
  • Neil Montgomery – Founding and Managing Partner at Montgomery & Associados
  • Roberto Carvalho Brasil Fernandes – Senior Lawyer at Brasil Fernandes Advogados
  • Danilo Gennari – Sócio-Diretor na Distrito Relações Governamentais
  • Pedro Extremera – Regional Director at Playtech
  • Victor Arias – Vice President LATAM at Pragmatic Play
  • Cristian Acuna – Head of Sales LATAM at Play’n GO
  • Salo Leder – Business Development Executive at Codere
  • Juan Espinosa García – Ministerio de Hacienda Espana
  • Martin Lycka – SVP for American Regulatory Affairs and Responsible Gambling at Entain
  • Fernando Sussesso – Sales Manager LATAM at Nuvei
  • Alasdair Townsend – Managing Partner at Sherlock Communications
  • Georges Didier Flores – Latin America Government Relations and Business Development Representative at Gaming Laboratories International
  • Seth Palansky – Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility & Communications at Conscious Gaming
  • Richard Bayliss – Senior Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Manager at Playtech
  • José Carlos Figueroa – Caribbean Government Relations and Business Development Representative Gaming Laboratories International, LLC (GLI®)

For 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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Mechoopda Casino to Suspend Operations Effective January 31, 2025

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The Mechoopda Indian Tribe has announced that the Mechoopda Economic Gaming Authority (MEGA) Board has made the decision to suspend operations at Mechoopda Casino. The final day of operations will be Friday, January 31, 2025.

The Mechoopda Casino says this decision comes after months of deliberation and efforts to address the various challenges affecting the casino’s operations.

Dennis Ramirez, Tribal Chairman of the Mechoopda Indian Tribe, said: “Suspending operations at the Casino is a heart-wrenching decision that affects not only our Tribe but also our valued employees, customers, and the surrounding community. While this chapter is closing, our commitment to the Casino’s long-term vision remains steadfast. For over 25 years, this project has been a cornerstone of our economic development goals, and we will continue to work toward its future reopening.”

The Tribe is taking steps to support both its employees and community partners during this transition period:

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Employee Support: The Tribe is committed to offering resources and guidance to assist team members through this difficult time.

Remaining Open Until January 31: The Casino will remain open through its final day of operation, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy the remaining days of service.

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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – January 13-19

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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

International Game Technology PLC announced that it is the first gaming industry supplier to receive the Internet Compliance Assessment Programme (iCAP) Ready accreditation for its iLottery operations from the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). Based on the original iCAP designed for gaming operators, iCAP Ready is a U.S. accreditation programme designed for gaming suppliers who are committed to upholding responsible gaming standards across their products and services. Supported by the NCPG, iCAP Ready utilises best practices from the Internet Responsible Gambling Standards to ensure suppliers implement and maintain responsible gambling policies, provide effective staff training and offer comprehensive player support tools.

Light & Wonder Inc. has announced Simon Johnson as the new CEO of the Company’s iGaming business. Simon has been with Light & Wonder since 2017 and has been instrumental in driving the international commercial efforts of the Gaming business in his most recent role as Senior Vice President and International Managing Director. As part of his new role, Simon will report directly into Light & Wonder President and CEO Matt Wilson and join the Company’s Executive Leadership Team.

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Las Vegas sports betting venture Circa Sports awarded $20,266,000 in prizes to the winners of its professional football contests, Circa Survivor and Circa Million VI. Highlights of the winnings included the largest Circa Survivor pool in contest history of $14.26 million. This was split equally among C3 Picks, DREAM STAKES, MEATBALL BROTHERS, PUMBAPACK9, TY1823, VODKA JOHNNY, WHATEVERYALLWANT and Whiskey Business. The $1 million Circa Million VI prize went to Team BP.

Partnerships

ESPN and PENN Entertainment announced that 10 additional retail sportsbooks at key PENN properties will be rebranded to “ESPN BET Sportsbook” in early 2025 (subject to all regulatory approvals), increasing the total number of ESPN BET branded sportsbooks at PENN properties to 19. The new ESPN BET locations will serve customers across Pennsylvania, Colorado, Ohio, Iowa, Indiana and West Virginia under PENN’s popular Hollywood and Ameristar Casino brands.

The Ottawa Black Bears announced an extensive partnership agreement with PowerPlay Online Sportsbook and Casino that will see the company’s logo featured on the club’s home and away jerseys. In addition to the jersey partnership, PowerPlay will also have branding elements inside the goal crease, behind the bench, on the LED display ring and along the rinkboards for Black Bears home games at Canadian Tire Centre. As part of the deal, PowerPlay also becomes the exclusive sportsbook and online casino partner for the Ottawa Black Bears.

The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, announced a multi-year partnership naming Cloudbet as the official and exclusive Sports Betting and Online Casino Partner of the PFL. This new collaboration will bring crypto-powered betting to PFL events, starting with the highly anticipated Road to Dubai Champions Series on January 25. Cloudbet has been a trusted name in the cryptocurrency world for over a decade. With this partnership, they will bring a whole new way to engage with MMA fans by combining their expertise in crypto sports betting with PFL’s innovative approach to fighting.

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Arizona Department of Gaming Releases October Sports Betting Figures

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Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately $791 million on sports in October of 2024, according to a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming. This represents an approximate 22% increase when compared to October of 2023.

The state collected approximately $2.35 million in privilege fees in the month.

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