Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – October 16-22

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, new partnerships and new appointments. Read on and get updated.

Latest News

Existing non-native casinos and racinos in the Finger Lakes and Western New York and unions representing their employees are formally launching a coalition to have a voice in the ongoing negotiations for a new gaming compact between the state and the Seneca Nation of Indians. The Fair Compact for All Coalition includes representatives from del Lago Resort and Casino, Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack, Hamburg Gaming and Batavia Downs.

Gaming Innovation Group announced the launch of ApuestasArgentinas.com. Designed as a player-first experience, the site offers reviews and exclusive bonuses about sports betting operators in the Argentine market.

Betfred has announced the grand opening of its state-of-the-art sportsbook at Long Shot’s, a premier OTB, in the Capital Region. Spanning an impressive 6300 square feet, this latest addition is set to revolutionise the sports betting scene in Central Maryland.

Elys Game Technology introduced its new US-focused online and mobile sportsbook brand, www.SportBet.com. The dedicated Elys America platform will offer US-based customers an innovative and immersive way to engage with and bet on their favorite sports with unique features developed to cater to American betting styles.

Jackpot Digital has announced that it has passed all scheduled testing and received multiple certifications from Gaming Labs International for the Company’s Next Generation Jackpot Blitz dealerless electronic multiplayer poker tables.

Partnerships

New Meta Entertainment has announced a new partnership with the Ruderman Family Foundation. As the Official Mental Health Partner of NME, the Foundation is partnering with and providing a grant to New Meta Entertainment’s Dignitas to enhance an inclusive and supportive environment for gaming fans and esports professionals everywhere.

The National Council on Problem Gambling and safer gambling solution provider Mindway AI announced their strategic partnership. This partnership will see the integration of Mindway AI’s innovative Gamalyze solution into NCPG’s flagship responsible gambling website, ResponsiblePlay.org.

The Snoqualmie Casino announced the renewal of its longstanding partnership with the Seattle Seahawks. With a relationship that began roughly 15 years ago when Snoqualmie Casino first opened its doors, the partnership marked the first of its kind between a casino and the Seahawks franchise and only the seventh in the history of the NFL.

PayNearMe has announced that Tipico, a leading global sports betting and iGaming operator, has selected the MoneyLine platform to consolidate disparate deposit and withdrawal solutions onto a single platform.

NeoPollard Interactive announced that, following a competitive procurement process, it has been awarded a new contract to provide the West Virginia Lottery with a turn-key iLottery System, including a fully integrated omnichannel Player Loyalty Programme and full-featured mobile application.

Appointments

Inspired Entertainment has announced the appointment of Ian Freeman as its new CCO. His responsibilities will include the innovation, delivery and growth of Inspired’s Virtual Sports products.

Gold Strike Casino Resort has named Shane Robertson as its new director of gaming and operations. In this role, Robertson will oversee all gaming operations, casino and resort facilities. Additionally, he will ensure compliance with all state gaming regulations, while maintaining the highest standards for all Gold Strike Casino Resort customers and staff.