Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – May 27-June 2

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

DraftKings Inc. announced the completion of its previously announced proposed acquisition of Jackpocket Inc. This acquisition empowers DraftKings to tap into the expansive U.S. lottery vertical, while expanding its position in sportsbook and iGaming by enhancing customer lifetime value and bolstering customer acquisition capabilities.

ODDSworks announced that Kunal Mishra has been appointed as Chief Strategy Officer and COO, enhancing its leadership team. Prior to joining ODDSworks, he was Chief Operating Officer – Americas, for Bragg Gaming Group where he was instrumental in expanding the company’s day-to-day business operations throughout America.

Caesars Entertainment and the World Series of Poker (WSOP) announced the launch of an all-new real-money poker platform, WSOP Online that combines player pools in Michigan, Nevada, and New Jersey into one network. The move makes online poker history, as WSOP becomes the first poker operator to pool liquidity across three U.S. jurisdictions.

Galaxy Gaming has appointed Steve Kopjo as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer. Amid an impressive career in the gaming industry, Kopjo joins Galaxy Gaming on May 28, bringing extensive experience from senior finance and accounting positions held at various publicly traded gaming companies.

Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River has opened its casino floor addition, representing a significant milestone in a $275 million expansion project. Spanning 25,000 sq. ft., the extended casino floor features a curated selection of gaming options. Players can now try their luck at one of the 300 new slot machines or eight additional table games.

Partnerships

Carnival Cruise Line is welcoming more casino players to join the fun on board its fleet of 27 ships by partnering with Bally’s Corporation, one of the world’s leading gaming and entertainment companies, to extend cruise benefits to Bally’s Rewards guests. In addition to special events, Bally Rewards’ Legend, SuperStar and Star tier guests are now eligible for complimentary and discounted Carnival cruises. The new partnership between Carnival and Bally’s also extends the reach of both brands.

International Game Technology PLC announced that its subsidiary, IGT Global Solutions Corporation, has extended its contracts with the Mississippi Lottery Corporation for an additional three years to continue providing online gaming systems and instant ticket services through Dec. 1, 2029. As part of the agreements, IGT will deploy a mobile convenience app, new GameTouch 28 self-service terminals and its Sales Wizard retail automation tool.

SCCG Management announced its role as the title sponsor for the highly anticipated 1st FightPFC Rio Challenge, set to take place on July 20, 2024, at Legustarecreio. Pillow Fight Championship is the world’s first professional pillow fighting league, featuring professional fighters engaging in intense, fast-paced and family-friendly combat. This unique sport, renowned for being a safe alternative to traditional combat sports, offers cardiovascular benefits and an exhilarating experience for participants and spectators alike.

Betlounge is the new website integrated with Pay4Fun. The platform arrived to bring a wide range of entertainment options to the Brazilian public. Betlounge’s interface is fun and simple, making navigation easy and fun. In addition, the site offers a wide selection of bonuses, promotions, agile support, among other resources.