Gambling in the USA
Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – September 7-13
Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! It was again an eventful week in the USA, despite the still-active virus attack.
Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include new partnerships and latest acquisitions. Read on and get updated.
Latest News
The Delaware County Council has established a new body named Delaware County Internet Gaming Revenue Authority to manage the distribution of funds from online gaming to public projects and services. The five members of the body are Doreen Storey, Frances Sheehan, Stefan Roots, Paul Johnson and Ronald Evans.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has approved the New Jersey-based Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) as the first independent test lab for iGaming and mobile sports betting in Michigan. MGR has become the only authorised company that tests and certifies iGaming and mobile sports betting in the state.
Great Canadian Gaming Corporation has provided an update on the status of its operations in Canada. On March 16, the company suspended operations of all its properties to contribute to the containment of COVID-19. Great Canadian will reopen its 11 properties in Ontario on September 28 as part of Ontario’s Stage 3 framework for the reopening of its economy. In New Brunswick, the Company will be reopening its Casino New Brunswick property on September 28 as part of New Brunswick’s COVID-19 recovery plan. In Nova Scotia, where casinos have been granted the ability to reopen, the Company continues to work with the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation on preparations required for the reopening of the Company’s two Nova Scotia properties. In British Columbia, Great Canadian’s properties remain closed as mandated by the provincial government.
New Partnerships
G2 Esports, a well-known entertainment and esports company, has signed a major commercial partnership with Pringles, the popular American snacks brand. As per the agreement, G2 Esports will join hands with Pringles and EA Sports on the latest series of G2’s talent search series Making The Squad, which is an eight-part content series based on Electronic Art’s iconic football video game, FIFA 21.
iGaming platform provider BtoBet has signed an agreement with Toplay for its integration on Rappi, a popular e-commerce platform in Latin America launched in July 2019. BtoBet’s Colombian partner, Megapuesta, has already been migrated to Rappi’s betting platform.
Sportsbook technology supplier FSB has signed a deal with Sports IQ, an odds feed provider. As per the agreement, the clients of FSB will now benefit from Sports IQ’s pre-match and in-play markets for all the major leagues, namely the National Football League (NFL), National Basketball Association (NBA), Major League Baseball (MLB) and National Hockey League (NHL).
Learfield IMG College, the holder of media rights of the University of Colorado Athletics, including the Colorado Buffaloes team, has inked a five-year deal with PointsBet, a Denver-based international gaming operator. As per the agreement, PointsBet will become a corporate partner of the Colorado Buffaloes.
New Acquisitions
Simplicity Esports and Gaming Company has acquired four franchisee-owned esports gaming centers in an all stocks deal.
Monkey Knife Fight, the rapidly growing fantasy sports gaming platform in North America, has bought the stakes of FantasyDraft, a daily fantasy sports site, for an undisclosed sum. As per the deal, MKF will absorb FantasyDraft’s assets and significant user base.
Gambling in the USA
Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – April 29-May 5
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
This month The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise honoured 186 of its total 1200 team members for reaching significant employment milestones including 15, 10 and 5 years of service for the enterprise. The event at Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort in Flagstaff, Ariz. showcased the impact and journey of each hard-working team member, with a special highlight for 29 employees who have served for 15 years.
Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies have been selected by the City of Petersburg, Virginia to codevelop a $1.4 billion Live! Gaming & Entertainment District, anchored by Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia. The Petersburg City Council unanimously approved Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies as the City’s preferred development partner on the transformative mixed-use project. The proposed project will generate billions of dollars in economic benefits and spinoff development, create thousands of new jobs and benefits to the local community and become a major new tourist destination for the City and the Central Virginia region.
CT Interactive’s LATAM team, led by Diego Verano Ponce and Ana Ruth Farías, attended SIGMA Brazil from April 23 to 25, 2024. The company’s decision to participate in the event underscores its commitment to expanding its presence and strengthening relationships within the region. The presence of Diego Verano and Ana Ruth Farías at SIGMA Brazil provided an excellent opportunity for CT Interactive to engage with industry stakeholders, discuss emerging trends and explore potential partnerships in the LATAM market.
The Colorado Division of Gambling has launched a new illegal gambling awareness campaign. The “Play Legit. Gamble Only Where Legal.” campaign aims to educate the public about the risks associated with illegal gambling and the importance of supporting regulated gaming venues. The campaign emphasises legal gambling options, including casinos in Black Hawk, Central City and Cripple Creek, as well as online sports betting and off-track betting.
Lottery.com Inc. announced the restart of its sweepstakes operations in conjunction with the WinTogether Trust, a registered 501(c)3 charitable organisation. The proceeds from the sweepstakes will benefit Street Child United. The sweepstakes had a soft launch on April 3, 2024, and is available at http://donateto.win, the successor to Lottery.com’s WinTogether.org platform.
Partnerships
Hard Rock International, Seminole Gaming and Royal Caribbean Group brands, Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises, unveiled a global partnership that will benefit both vacationers and team members of the brands. Travellers around the world can take advantage of accommodations, meals, discounts and more at Hard Rock and Seminole casinos, hotels and cafes, and on Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises vacations based on the milestone announcement made by two of South Florida’s largest private employers.
SCCG Management has signed a contract with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), the B.C. Crown corporation which conducts and manages commercial gambling in the province, including lotteries, casinos and online gaming. This partnership aims to undertake a comprehensive assessment and strategic enhancement of BCLC’s diverse operations. The work between SCCG and BCLC will involve a thorough review of technological infrastructures, strategic market positioning and the integration of various gaming modalities.
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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.
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