Gambling in the USA
Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – October 24-30
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
Kindred Group has signed an agreement with the Swinomish Tribe in Anacortes, Washington. Kindred and Swinomish will launch the Unibet & Swinomish Sportsbook at Swinomish Casino & Lodge in Anacortes, Washington, pending licensure and regulatory approvals. Once operational, Washington will mark the seventh state in which Unibet is live with its sportsbook product in the US.
Saskatchewan’s first and only legal online gaming and sports betting site, PlayNow.com, will be available to Saskatchewan residents beginning Thursday, November 3, 2022. SIGA will be the official operator of PlayNow.com in Saskatchewan as per an operating agreement with SaskGaming.
Bayes Esports has become a licensed sports betting supplier in New Jersey and Colorado. This makes Bayes Esports the first registered supplier in the US to leverage official esports live data directly from a game publisher, to support the next generation of online betting experiences.
Caesars Sportsbook & Casino, a division of Caesars Entertainment Inc, announced the launch of actor Vince Vaughn as the face of Caesars iGaming and Casino platforms. Taking the reins as the Sultan of Slots and the Ruler of Roulette, the newly dubbed “Prince Vaughn” will appear in upcoming marketing campaigns, promotions and social media content.
GamerSaloon has announced the re-launch of its competitive esports team Dot City Gaming (DCG). Founded in 2017, the team featured some of the top Madden players in North America and competed at the highest level in the game.
Elys Game Technology Corp, an interactive gaming and sports betting technology company, announced that the Company and its partner, Wright Bet, have surpassed 100 host locations signed up for the Company’s land-based sportsbook services in the state of Ohio.
The International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) has announced the election of Eileen Moore Johnson, Vegas Loop General Manager of the Boring Company, to its governing board.
New Partnerships
ODDSworks Inc, a North American leader in Remote Gaming Server technology and interactive content, has announced that the company has signed an agreement to distribute Galaxy Gaming Digital content online. The first of these games include Split to Double Blackjack, Roulette Up and Rising Phoenix Baccarat, all featuring progressive jackpots. Using its BETguard Remote Gaming Server (RGS) platform, ODDSworks is well suited to handle the huge volume Galaxy games create.
ZEAL has entered into a partnership with Park Avenue Gaming. As per the deal, Park Avenue Gaming will integrate the successful online games of ZEAL Instant Games into its video lottery terminal business in Argentina and its online platforms in Peru.
XP League has announced its first official pro-team partner, DarkZero Esports. Through this powerful partnership, DarkZero will lend its name and recognition to XP League and add a jolt of excitement for athletes by establishing a positive connection with a global audience.
Jackpot City has entered into partnership with two major Canadian sports franchises, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors. The Super Group owned brand will become an official online casino partner of both the Maple Leafs and Raptors and will have a visible presence at Scotiabank Arena for all home games.
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Clark County
Clark County residents can bring a friend for free to next week’s Super Bingo $160,000 tournament at the Plaza Hotel & Casino, May 6-8
Home to downtown Las Vegas’ only bingo room, the Plaza Hotel & Casino is offering Clark County, Nevada residents who register to play in next week’s Super Bingo tournament the opportunity to bring a friend for free.
Happening Monday, May 6 through Wednesday, May 8 in the Plaza’s expansive ballroom, Super Bingo is expected to draw nearly 1,000 people from the local Las Vegas valley and across the country and Canada for the opportunity to win big playing fun-filled games of bingo over two days, with a $50,000 super coverall both days while socializing with like-minded bingo players.
Bingo-only registration is $160 per person, and Clark County residents who register can bring a friend for free. Registration is available online at https://www.plazahotelcasino.com/bingo/super-bingo-registration/. Hotel-and-bingo packages start at $300 for a four-night stay with no resort fee.
All Super Bingo players receive one 6-on paper pack for both days, two daubers, free drinks via an open bar at all sessions, boxed lunch both days, and $10 in free slot play after the first day’s session.
The Plaza’s Bingo room offers six daily bingo sessions at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and is located on the 3rd floor. By parking on the third floor of the Plaza’s self-parking garage, guests have convenient and direct access to the Plaza’s bingo room and parking is validated for bingo players.
Gambling in the USA
Kambi Group plc extends Mohegan partnership with on-property sports betting agreement in Pennsylvania
Kambi Group plc (“Kambi”), the world’s trusted sports betting partner, has agreed a long-term on-property sportsbook partnership with Mohegan to provide its award-winning sportsbook at two retail locations in the state of Pennsylvania.
The partnership will see Mohegan utilise Kambi’s cutting-edge retail sportsbook offering across more than 20 kiosks in sportsbook locations at Mohegan Pennsylvania and Mohegan Pennsylvania at Lehigh Valley Race and Sportsbook.
The deal further strengthens Kambi’s relationship with Mohegan, which already utilises Kambi’s suite of sports betting products at ilani in Washington, as well as online and on-property in the Canadian province of Ontario at Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara.
Kristian Nylén, Kambi CEO and Co-founder, said: “With several successful partnerships with Mohegan already in place, we are pleased to agree this new partnership as we continue to build on our strong relationship.
“This latest deal further reinforces Kambi’s position as the sportsbook provider of choice for tribes across North America, and we look forward to our ongoing collaboration with Mohegan.”
Tony Carlucci, President & GM of Mohegan Pennsylvania, said: “Mohegan Pennsylvania is excited to continue utilising the same Kambi technology platform that existed under our Kindred partnership, which will help to create a seamless process as the Sportsbook at Mohegan Pennsylvania fully rebrands later this Spring.”
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