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Ahead to giveaway multiple PS5 + XBOX Series X on Madden Stream & Host Panels with top gamers and athletes
Ahead To Kick off Their New Streaming Series Super Bowl Weekend to Connect and Educate
with Potential New Customers
Ahead Streaming Series: Super Bowl Edition Will Host A Gaming Stream along with Groundbreaking and Informative Panels to Educate Viewers on how to be more Financially Savvy
WHO: Anu Shultes; Ahead CEO, Kimberly Morgan; Ahead COO and Head of People, Keisha Howard; Sugar Gamers, Brandon Pitts; CEO & Founder x Play One Up, Just Blaze; Super Producer, DJ, Gamer, Edgerrin James; Hall of Fame Former RB x Indianapolis Colts, Corey Mays; Former LB x Kansas City Chiefs, Deon Grant; Former Safety Super Bowl New York Giants, Ngum Suh; Founder & CEO NLS Consultants, Anthony Brown; Founder of Breakr, Monica McNutt; Host MSG AM x Madison Square Garden Networks, Analyst ESPN, Santia Deck; Athlete x Los Angeles Fames, Jisset Pena; Athlete Management x Roc Nation Sports, Shea Dawson; Head of Athlete Relations at Overtime, Kimberly Miale; Roc Nation NFL Player Agent Rico Williams, Dubby, Skimbo, TDavis, IBeStrafing, OneGreatUser, BunnyMightGameU
WHAT: Ahead, a digital banking and financial health platform, will intersect with the world of gaming in an effort to speak directly to their audience as a pre-game to the Super Bowl through their new streaming series: Ahead Streaming Series. Ahead focuses on inclusivity and innovation, with a goal to help their customers more financially fit and secure. This stream will provide opportunity to educate our younger viewers on financial responsibility while integrating the competitive gaming aspect to the show. Ahead understands the importance of connecting with their customers culturally and personally.
During the stream, two sets of teams will compete to receive a scholarship of $2500 provided by PlayOneUp. Each team will be composed of celebrity gamers and students. Ahead will also raffle every hour a total of 8 PS5 + XBOX Series X during the tournament. In addition to gaming, the stream will include informative and interesting panels with topics that cover how gaming and banking intersect, and a half time show featuring top artists. The panels will include:
Panel 1: The Business & Cultural Impact of Gaming and Esports
Gaming is now a billion-dollar industry, and has transformed into a global phenomenon that has influenced culture and economies across the world. Incorporating the professional competitive aspects of esports, the value of gaming is increasing exponentially as it enters the mainstream a new and evolving form of entertainment media. Over the last 30 years, gaming has significantly influenced the way people engage themselves and each other from a cultural, social and economic perspective. Moderator: Erin Simon Panelists: Keisha Howard; Sugar Gamers, BunnyMightGameU; Gaming-Recording Artist x Podcaster, Brandon Pitts; CEO & Founder x Play One Up, Just Blaze; Super Producer, DJ, Gamer, Malik Forte; Host, Writer
Panel 2: Show me the money: Even with Football being the main method of earning a living—how athletes are investing in different ventures to secure financial success off the field. Recent trends show that athletes are more interested in taking an active interest in their business dealings beyond their field of sport. According to a recent study, the number of U.S.-based athletes and coaches who have invested in startups has more than doubled during the past four years. With the average NFL career lasting only 3.5 years, how effective is entrepreneurship and investing in ensuring long-term success of athletes? Moderator: Rashaun Williams Panelists: Edgerrin James; Hall of Fame Former RB x Indianapolis Colts, Corey Mays; Former LB x Kansas City Chiefs, Deon Grant; Former Safety Super Bowl New York Giants, Ngum Suh; Founder & CEO NLS Consultants, Kimberly Morgan; COO Ahead Financials
Panel 3: Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Addressing Gender Equality in Sports
The glass ceiling doesn’t just exist in the corporate world. New Stanford research reveals that in general female athletes are paid less than their male counterparts, even in sports where they far outshine their male peers. Whether in the locker room or the boardroom equality between men and women in sports is a controversial issue that has its importance in the spotlight and needs to be addressed. Moderator: Karen Civil Panelists: Dr. Monica McNutt; Host MSG AM x Madison Square Garden Networks, Analyst ESPN, Santia Deck; Athlete x Los Angeles Fames, Jisset Pena; Athlete Management x Roc Nation Sports, Anu Shultes; x CEO Ahead Financials
“As we launch Ahead, we are honing in on the ways culture impacts our digitally plugged in customer,” explains Kimberly Morgan, COO and Head of People at Ahead. “We are actively engaging with our potential clients and the goal is not only to connect digitally, but on a personal level as well. Ahead is not just any financial institution, we want to engage with our clients, learn more about their interests, as well as share our wealth of knowledge and network we have built to ultimately set them up to be more financially successful.”
GAME: Madden 21 : The Yard Experience
WHEN: February 6, 2021
TIME: 5pm ET – 9pm ET
Brazil
Esportes Gaming Brasil certified as Great Place To Work®

Esportes Gaming Brasil, the owner of Onabet and Esportes da Sorte, has been certified as a Great Place To Work®. The recognition – a global reference in people management and organizational climate – highlights the company’s efforts in promoting a positive environment, with development, well-being and inclusion initiatives aligned with the needs of its approximately 600 employees.
The GPTW survey assesses employee perceptions across five pillars – credibility, respect, impartiality, pride and camaraderie. For Sophia Serak, Director of People, participating in the assessment was essential to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement. “We want to be more than a workplace: we’ve created a framework for everyone to develop and feel valued. The certificate proves we are on the right path and motivates us to evolve further”, says the executive.
More than just a welcoming environment, Grupo Esportes Gaming Brasil has built a space where everyone has the freedom to be themselves, clarity about where they can go, and real support to grow. An environment where values such as trust, listening, and collaboration are at the heart of decisions — from the selection process to the choice of leaders.
In 2024, the group accelerated its mission to strengthen leadership, with training, assessments linked to values and programs offering regular management training. More than 60 leaders participated in development paths and initiatives such as “Impulso EGB” — an educational incentive program that subsidizes technical courses and specializations for employees.
Trust is the foundation of Esportes Gaming Brasil’s culture. It manifests itself in small gestures, spontaneous feedback, the freedom to propose new ideas and the construction of real bonds between people. The company invests in inclusive communication, active listening and collective actions that strengthen the sense of belonging — such as themed parties, recognition rituals and direct chats with leadership.
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Accelerating Growth: REEVO Integrates High-Caliber Content by YOriginal Games

REEVO, the next-generation B2B games provider and aggregation platform, is thrilled to announce its latest partnership with YOriginal Games, a cutting-edge game studio known for its fast-paced, high-converting casino content.
This partnership brings YOriginal’s top-performing titles including fan favorites like Crash, Plinko, Dice, and Limbo to REEVO’s robust aggregation platform, further expanding the company’s content offering with high-velocity, action-driven gameplay that resonates with next-gen audiences.
As part of REEVO’s mission to continuously deliver innovative, customizable content that helps partners grow, this collaboration highlights the power of REEVO’s agile integration and deep market reach.
“Partnering with YOriginal is a natural fit for REEVO as we continue to raise the bar for content excellence,” said Daniel Cuc, Head of Account Management at REEVO. “Their portfolio is a magnet for players who crave action and instant engagement. With our platform’s flexibility and speed-to-market, we’re empowering operators to unlock new levels of performance and this partnership is just the start.”
YOriginal’s CEO, Kirill Bykov, echoed the excitement: “We’re truly excited to go live with REEVO an outstanding partner with a sharp product and strong reach. Their platform is a perfect match for our fast, high-performing games. Together, we’re delivering fully customized content to markets that love action. This is just the beginning.”
With dozens of new titles launched monthly, REEVO continues to evolve as one of the most dynamic content platforms in the industry offering operators seamless access to bold, differentiated games that win.
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Gambling in the USA
Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – June 9-15

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
BMM Innovation Group, a technology conglomerate focused on gaming product compliance testing, cybersecurity solutions and virtual training for the global gaming industry, announced that it is exhibiting at the Perú Gaming Show 2025, June 18–19 at the Centro de Exposiciones Jockey in Lima, Perú. BMM’s local experts will be available at Booth No. 31–32 to discuss the Company’s full suite of testing, certification, cybersecurity and virtual training services for Perú’s growing gaming industry. With a well-established land-based sector and a rapidly expanding online gaming market, Perú represents one of the most dynamic jurisdictions in Latin America. BMM has supported the Peruvian gaming industry for more than 18 years, with a dedicated office in Lima since 2007. The Company’s deep roots and compliance expertise make it uniquely positioned to serve the diverse needs of Perú’s casinos, sports betting operators, lottery providers and online gaming programmes.
Amusnet is set to make a powerful impression at the Peru Gaming Show 2025, taking place on June 18-19 in Lima, by presenting a comprehensive portfolio across its Online Casino, Live Casino, and Land-based verticals. As one of the most prominent and influential gaming exhibitions in Latin America, PGS brings together the industry’s leading providers, manufacturers and decision-makers for two days of impactful business exchange. Amusnet is also sponsoring the LMG Futbol Experience on June 17, held just before the exhibition, showcasing involvement in local events and its engagement in supporting industry-wide collaboration.
International Game Technology PLC announced that its spectacular RISE55 cabinet is now live on casino floors across the US. With robust, performance-focused content roadmaps for the premium-leased and for-sale game segments, IGT’s RISE55 cabinet debuted with the highly entertaining Magic Treasures Gold game. The RISE55 cabinet features a 55-inch ultra-HD curved display that delivers crisp graphics, enhanced audio technology and remarkable player comfort. The RISE55 cabinet first hit casino floors in late May, with additional deployments planned through the summer. As the hardware’s Class III premium launch title, Magic Treasures Gold is a visually stunning multi-level progressive game with features that build upon the success of IGT’s award-winning Magic Treasures game, including a leveled-up version of the Money Ball feature.
Partnerships
Hard Rock Cafe, in partnership with international soccer icon Lionel Messi, launched new merchandise coinciding with one of the year’s most anticipated global soccer tournaments. The collection debuts as part of Hard Rock’s “WE PLAY TOGETHER” campaign, which unites soccer fans to celebrate the sport. The campaign will feature special experiences and exclusive offers, such as bundle deals combining themed Messi menu and retail items, for guests to watch each match and show support for their favourite teams. Lionel Messi announced the collection via an Instagram post, where he donned one of the custom tees now available for purchase.
PrizePicks, the largest daily fantasy sports operator in North America, announced that it has partnered with the Los Angeles Dodgers as the team’s Official DFS Partner. The partnership features several digital and in-stadium activations at Dodger Stadium as PrizePicks continues to strengthen its brand presence in baseball.
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