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Marker Trax Partners with Rivers Casino Philadelphia

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Las Vegas-based Marker Trax has announced a significant milestone, partnering with Pennsylvania’s Rivers Casino Philadelphia, in a move that brings contactless, cashless play and credit to a Philadelphia casino for the first time.

Marker Trax has teamed up with the Fishtown venue to introduce the Pennsylvania gaming market’s first contactless, cashless digital advance system, through Rivers Casino Philadelphia’s Rush Credit program, powered by Marker Trax. Not only will the casino’s customers now enjoy their first opportunity to utilize digital cashless advances at their favorite games, but the partnership also marks the city’s introduction to offer advance funds to players for the purpose of gaming. This groundbreaking initiative, aimed at enhancing convenience and elevating the gaming experience, will revolutionize the way players enjoy their slot gaming experience.

“This is an important milestone for Marker Trax, casino customers in Philadelphia and the entire gaming industry. We’re helping more and more operators enter the digital age and bring cashless advances to their customers, and Rivers Casino Philadelphia is showing how dedicated they are to both the future of this industry and the needs of their customers,” said Marker Trax President Charlie Skinner.

Rivers Casino Philadelphia is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike in Philadelphia. Owned and operated by Rush Street Gaming, Rivers in Philly is one of five market-leading Rivers Casino properties across four gaming jurisdictions— Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

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“Our commitment to delivering an exceptional gaming experience drives our continuous pursuit of innovation. Introducing Rush Credit cashless casino advances offers our players the convenience they deserve while maintaining high standards of safety and security,” said Rivers Casino General Manager Eric Althaus.

“With the rise of cashless technology, more and more operators – and customers – are realizing the benefits of contactless and cashless advances to the gaming industry. With Marker Trax, Rivers Casino Philadelphia will be industry trailblazers in their region,” Skinner added.

Marker Trax’ innovative technology addresses business-to-business and business-to-consumer priorities in peerless fashion. Integrating with existing infrastructure, it provides instant digital casino marker funds to casino customers. The technology ensures those funds stay on-site and are paid, greatly reducing operator risk. Simultaneously, players benefit from a seamless, convenient approval process and revolutionary digital funding and payment mechanisms.

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DraftKings Set to Launch Mobile Sports Betting in North Carolina on March 11

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Today, DraftKings Incorporated (DraftKings) (Nasdaq: DKNG) announced plans to launch its top-rated online sportsbook in North Carolina on March 11, 2024. This announcement is the culmination of DraftKings’ continued work with stakeholders and regulators across North Carolina to offer fans a responsible form of sports betting. Earlier this year, DraftKings and NASCAR agreed to terms on a written designation agreement, paving the way for the digital sports entertainment and gaming company to operate in the state. Once live in North Carolina, the DraftKings Sportsbook will be available in 27 United States states, in addition to Ontario, Canada.

North Carolina is known for its strong sports culture, housing the majority of the NASCAR industry, professional teams in the NFL, NBA and NHL as well as several universities competing at the Division-I level. Starting from March 11, DraftKings will provide eligible fans in the state several new and responsible ways to get in on the action. DraftKings’ online sportsbook provides a wide variety of betting markets and key offerings such as same-game parlays, in-game betting, special odds boosts and more on a safe, regulated platform with various customer protections in place such as deposit and time limits, access to responsible gaming resource materials, cool off and self-exclusion features along with DraftKings’ all new My Stat Sheet, an innovative responsible gaming feature that shows customers exactly how much time they’ve spent on DraftKings and the total amount of deposits they’ve placed on the platform.

“With the NCAA Tournament right around the corner and the NASCAR season in full throttle, we are thrilled to be launching our top-rated sportsbook app in North Carolina,” the President for DraftKings North America, Matt Kalish, said. “‘The Tar Heel State’ is home to a passionate fanbase and some of the most iconic college basketball programs of all time, making this an exciting time to introduce legalized online sports betting. We’re proud to be working alongside NASCAR as our market access partner and look forward to enhancing the fan experience across North Carolina with a fun, safe and seamless sports betting product.”

To celebrate the launch of legalized mobile sports betting going live in North Carolina, DraftKings, in collaboration with NASCAR, is teaming up with Carolina Panthers legend Greg Olsen for a ceremonial first bet on March 11, 2024. The event will take place at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte and feature remarks from Olsen as well as DraftKings Chief Commercial Officer Jeremy Elbaum and North Carolina State Representative Zack Hawkins.

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In addition to hosting the ceremonial first bet in North Carolina on March 11, DraftKings is also recognizing Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) in March, led by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) to increase public awareness of problem gaming and the availability of prevention, treatment and recovery services. DraftKings works closely with the NCPG to highlight the company’s responsible gaming initiatives and resources such as cool offs, limitations, key partnerships and mental health services.

Both active members of the American Gaming Association (AGA), DraftKings and NASCAR are committed to promoting the AGA’s Have A Game Plan: Bet Responsibly public service campaign, which educates customers on responsible gaming best practices such as establishing and adhering to a budget and only engaging with legal, regulated operators. DraftKings is committed to creating inclusive and responsible pathways for people to build, create, imagine and innovate through the DraftKings SERVES program.

Eligible customers in North Carolina can access the latest betting markets and more by downloading the DraftKings Sportsbook app available via iOS and Android. DraftKings is committed to providing customers with resources to help bet responsibly. Customers can review DraftKings’ responsible gaming tools here. For additional problem gaming support or services, North Carolina customers can call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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Wazdan enters its next Canadian province with Loto‑Québec integration

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Wazdan, the inventive developer of thrilling casino games, has introduced its portfolio to Loto-Québec through Light & Wonder’s aggregation platform, marking its premiere in the Canadian province.

This achievement underscores the provider’s dedication to the North American market, highlighting its ongoing expansion efforts in the region.

Players in Québec can now access Wazdan’s top-performing titles on the crown corporation’s online gaming platform, lotoquebec.com. Among these are beloved games like 9 Coins™ Grand Gold Edition, 9 Coins™ 1000 Edition, Hot Slot™: 777 Crown, Magic Spins™, and Hot Slot™: Mystery Jackpot Joker.

Through this integration, Wazdan brings its engagement-boosting features such as Hold the Jackpot™, Cash Infinity™, Collect to Infinity™, and customisable Volatility Levels™ to an even broader audience in Québec.

Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan said: “With our sights firmly set on North American expansion, our market entry in Québec is a momentous occasion for Wazdan as we continue to bring innovative experiences to more players than ever before.

“Wazdan and Loto-Québec have a shared vision for delivering fresh content that puts users at the heart and we have no doubt our games will be received with tremendous success by their players.”

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François Hardy, Product and Innovation Director at Loto‑Québec added: “As the sole iGaming operator in Québec, we pride ourselves on offering titles that truly add value to our platform. We are happy to bring Wazdan’s games to our players.”

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BMM Testlabs Promotes Jean Corriveau to Senior Vice President of Global Quality Assurance and BMM Canada Regional Executive

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Longtime BMM QA leader named to oversee Companyߣs largest testlab.

BMM Testlabs (BMM or the Company), the world’s original gaming test lab renowned for exceptional product compliance and certification services, today announced the promotion of Jean Corriveau to Senior Vice President of Global Quality Assurance and BMM Canada Regional Executive.

In this expanded role, Corriveau will oversee the Companyߣs global product quality assurance efforts, ensuring high standards of excellence across all BMM operations. Additionally, as the BMM Canada Regional Executive, Corriveau will spearhead BMMߣs global product QA strategic initiatives to drive growth, innovation, and excellence.

Corriveau’s 23-year trajectory in the gaming industry underscores his expertise and adaptability. His journey began as a software developer, from which he quickly advanced to Business Development Manager at BMM. He continued his upward trajectory when he became the Vice President of Quality Operations for BMM’s largest global lab based in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada.

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BMM Innovation Group Chief Operations Officer Kara Matthew said, “With Jean at the helm, BMM Moncton transformed into a premier global QA center of excellence, showcasing his skill in driving growth and innovation. Weߣre thrilled to see Jean continue to advance and take ownership of our global QA services.”

Corriveau said, “I am excited to step into the role of Senior Vice President of Global QA and BMM Canada Regional Executive at BMM, especially with the opportunity to lead such an outstanding team. I am focused on surpassing client expectations through our quality, velocity, reliability, innovation, and customer-centricity.”

 

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