Gambling in the USA

Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – January 15-21

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January 22, 2024

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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

A significant milestone in the fight against gambling addiction, as U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas of Oregon introduced the Gambling addiction Recovery, Investment and Treatment (GRIT) Act. This groundbreaking legislation addresses a critical gap in our nation’s approach to addiction by establishing the first-ever federal funding stream dedicated to preventing, treating and researching gambling addiction in the US.

BCLC has appointed Natasha Questel as its new Chief Social Purpose Officer and Vice President, Marketing. Questel joins BCLC with significant experience in the non-profit and consumer-packaged goods sectors underpinned by her commitment to help create a better world. Most recently, she was the CEO of One Girl Can, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to breaking down poverty and gender inequality among the world’s most vulnerable girls.

Konami Gaming announced the appointment of Stephanie Lau as VP of sales enablement & gaming operations, to grow strategic positioning, processes, data, analysis and market delivery for exceptional casino customer outcomes. Since 2005, Lau has served in operations, finance and analytics for several major industry operators including Station Casinos and MGM Resorts International, across sectors spanning tribal and commercial, local and resort destinations.

U.S. Integrity, a sports betting integrity monitoring and technology company, announced that the former Chief Technology Officer of Sharplink Gaming, Dave Abbott, has joined the company’s leadership team as the Chief Product Officer. Abbott brings more than 20 years of global leadership experience leading Product and Technology teams for sports technology and gaming companies.

Partnerships

The American Gaming Association (AGA), in partnership with RG24seven Virtual Training, launched a first-of-its-kind, free online training to educate gaming industry employees on how to combat human trafficking. The free training is based on AGA’s Guide to Preventing and Combating Human Trafficking and draws on expertise from AGA’s Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force, nonprofits and law enforcement.

SCCG Management, a leading advisory firm in the gambling industry, has entered into a strategic partnership with Flex Fantasy, a groundbreaking Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) platform. This collaboration signifies a major expansion of SCCG’s vast network of top-tier products, platforms and solutions in the gambling sector.

Underdog Fantasy announced a new partnership with Sift, the leader in Digital Trust & Safety, to protect users against fraud and streamline transactions. Sift’s platform uses machine learning and a global data network of 1 trillion annual events to identify high-risk transactions in real time.

Internet Sports International (ISI), a global provider of turnkey race and sportsbook software solutions, announced its partnership with Shoalwater Bay Casino, in Tokeland, Washington. The collaboration marks the unveiling of Shoalwater Bay Casino’s innovative sportsbook, which is powered by ISI and enhances the gaming experience for patrons with dynamic real-time odds and sports action.

SCCG Management has announced an exclusive sponsor partnership with White Label Coders (WLC), the premier WordPress development agency specialising in creating high-performance websites for the iGaming industry. As part of this partnership, SCCG Management is undergoing a complete website overhaul, migrating from Squarespace to WordPress, to provide a more dynamic and user-friendly online experience for its clients.

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EGR North America Awards 2024

High 5 Casino Wins Social Gaming Operator of the Year for Second Consecutive Year

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July 2, 2024

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High 5 Casino is thrilled to announce its consecutive win as Social Gaming Operator of the Year at the EGR North America Awards 2024. This prestigious award reaffirms High 5 Casino’s exceptional performance and innovation in the social gaming sector.

“We’re honored that High 5 Casino has once again received the Social Gaming Operator award,” said Tony Singer, CEO of High 5 Games. “Beyond our growth in users, it’s the happiness our players find in the H5C community that motivates us to continually improve. Our commitment is to provide players with top-notch casino content, and we’re determined to solidify H5C as the leading social casino brand worldwide.”

An independent panel of judges selected High 5 Casino for its outstanding performance and innovation over the past year. The award recognizes High 5 Casino’s notable commercial success and community-building efforts in the social gaming market.

“The recognition from EGR North America Awards is a testament to our team’s dedication and the support of our players,” added Tony Singer. “We are excited to continue pushing boundaries in social gaming and delivering unforgettable experiences to our community.”

The winners were announced on June 27 at an awards ceremony held at Midtown Loft & Terrace in New York City. High 5 Casino secured the Social Gaming Operator of the Year award due to its outstanding product quality, revenue growth, and leadership in innovation across product differentiation, marketing, and technology.

Gambling in the USA

Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – June 24-30

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2 days ago

July 1, 2024

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Latest News

Sportingtech, an award-winning platform by SBC Latinoamérica and full-service betting and gaming provider, announced the opening of its new office in the vibrant Villa Lobos area of São Paulo, Brazil. This strategic location, chosen to bring the company closer to its partners, customers and those interested in the Brazilian gaming market will serve as a hub for its operations and cater to the unique needs of this market.

Stokastic has appointed Daniel Haight as its Chief Operating Officer. Haight joins Stokastic from Yahoo Sports, where he spent the last eight years building their paid gaming products ecosystem from the ground up, overseeing all operational aspects, including product development, business strategy and P&L management. He spearheaded the successful launches of Yahoo Daily Fantasy, Yahoo Best Ball and Yahoo Sportsbook.

A subsidiary of Betsson AB has obtained its first local licenses for the newly regulated market in Peru. The licenses cover online casino and sports betting for the Betsson and Betsafe brands. Further, licenses for the Inkabet brand are expected to be obtained soon.

Following the announcement of free self-exclusion support for Colorado, Iowa, Michigan and Tennessee, The National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Programme (NVSEP) announced that, beginning this August, individuals in California will have a simple, no-cost way to take the proactive step of voluntary self-exclusion to address their gambling through NVSEP. NVSEP is working closely with the California Council on Problem Gambling to ensure that the programme fills a great need for Californians.

Partnerships

SCCG Managed Services (SCCGMS) has selected PLYMKR as a key partner to evolve its comprehensive managed services. This strategic collaboration combines SCCGMS’s extensive expertise and vast experience in managing tribal gaming, iGaming and sportsbook operations with PLYMKR’s innovative retail betting technology and complimentary gaming solutions.

Aftermath Interactive AB, a Sweden-based independent game studio, and Hensel Grad P.C., a U.S. gaming law and advisory firm, announced a strategic agreement to develop a skill-based poker game for launch in the US. The strategic agreement partners Aftermath Interactive’s innovative game development expertise with Hensel Grad’s deep knowledge of U.S. gaming laws and regulation. Together the companies will create a truly skill-based digital poker experience.

Spinmatic has signed a partnership deal with Blazesoft, a leading provider of social gaming solutions in the US and Canada, and its brands. Through this agreement, Spinmatic’s premium casino games will be available for Blazesoft players via its social brands Fortune Coins, Zula Casino and Sportzino.

SCCG Managed Services (SCCGMS) has selected Altenar as a key partner to evolve its comprehensive managed services. This strategic collaboration combines SCCGMS’s extensive expertise and vast experience in managing tribal gaming, iGaming and sportsbook operations with Altenar’s innovative sports betting solutions.

Duetto, a global leader in revenue management solutions, and SHR (an Access company), a leading provider of innovative and intelligent technology solutions for hotels and resorts, announced a strategic partnership designed to revolutionise the casino resort industry. Using Duetto’s Dynamic Rate Engine, SHR Group will enable its casino customers to deliver real-time personalised pricing online to maximise revenue, as well as increase occupancy and guest satisfaction.

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California Council on Problem Gambling

National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program Adds Free Support for California

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5 days ago

June 28, 2024

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Following the announcement of free self-exclusion support for Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, and Tennessee, The National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (NVSEP) announced that, beginning this August, individuals in California will have a simple, no-cost way to take the proactive step of voluntary self-exclusion to address their gambling through NVSEP.

NVSEP is working closely with the California Council on Problem Gambling to ensure that the program fills a great need for Californians.

Robert Jacobson, Executive Director of the California Council on Problem Gambling, stated: “California self-exclusion is a critical state program which allows individuals to request that a card room prevent them from gambling at, or in many cases entering, the premises for a designated period. This can be a crucial tool for those battling gambling addiction. However, enrolling in the program in person at a card room’s premises can have a powerful triggering effect, potentially leading to a relapse or deterring the individual from self-excluding entirely.”

“Remotely excluding – i.e., mailing in a form – can be a great alternative; however, it requires that the enrollment form be notarized to verify the identity of the person submitting the form. For someone suffering from an addiction – especially one which causes severe financial hardships – each added barrier or cost makes it that much more difficult for them to take that first step on the road to recovery. NVSEP’s offer of free notarization services for those enrolling in California’s self-exclusion program removes a significant barrier, potentially having a tremendously positive impact on countless Californians dealing with gambling addiction by making one of our most vital prevention and recovery tools more accessible,” said Mr. Jacobson.

Jonathan Aiwazian, CEO of idPair, said: “NVSEP is singularly focused on expanding free and simple access to voluntary self-exclusion to those who need it. This announcement has the potential to help many of the tens of millions of people who either call California home or make it a travel destination and need a free and effective way to protect themselves.”