Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – October 18-24

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

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has granted Las Vegas-based PlayUp an operational license as an online sports betting operator.

Rush Street Interactive has announced that it is entering the Canadian market with the launch of its social gaming platform CASINO4FUN in Ontario.

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, Foxwoods Resort Casino and DraftKings Inc. announced that online and mobile sports betting and online casino launched in Connecticut after successfully completing the required soft launch testing.

GridRival, a sports betting startup dedicated exclusively to motorsports, has raised $3M in Seed funding. The round was led by KB Partners, the Chicago-based sports-tech fund, with participation from Sharp Alpha Advisors, ESPT Ventures and other sports betting investors and executives including Lloyd Danzig and Benjie Cherniak.

The NFL is spending $6.2 million to help expand programmes to prevent or treat problem gambling across the country. The league is launching a responsible betting initiative aimed at getting fans to set limits on their wagers, understand the risks of betting and know where to get help if things get out of hand.

Skrill USA, the digital wallet from leading specialised payments platform Paysafe, unveiled a major product revamp to make it easier and faster than ever to wager online with iGaming brands.

SGHC Limited, the parent company of global online sports betting and gaming businesses operating Betway, a premier online sports betting brand, and Spin, a multi-brand online casino offering, continued its new market expansion with the addition of a fifth live market in the US as well as a new license in Europe.

Ali “Myth” Kabbani, one of the most recognisable and well-known gaming streamers in the world today, has announced the drop of his first-ever limited edition merchandise collection.

Partnerships

Fubo Sportsbook has become an authorised gaming operator of NASCAR. As partners, Fubo Sportsbook and NASCAR will work together to provide racing fans with a unique and engaging wagering experience.

The Los Angeles Lakers have announced a new official team sponsorship with Socios.com, the leading global blockchain provider for the sports and entertainment industry.

Scientific Games and OpenBet have entered the newly-legalised market of Connecticut with long-term partner and leading sportsbook operator, FanDuel Group.

PepsiCo and Bally’s Corporation announced an exclusive partnership, naming PepsiCo the official beverage provider at Bally’s casinos and resorts nationwide.

Nuvei Corporation, the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, announced that BetMGM has chosen Nuvei to provide a seamless payment experience for its players in the US.

The New Hampshire Lottery, DraftKings and Filotimo Casino & Restaurant have teamed up again to expand retail sports betting in New Hampshire. The Manchester-based Filotimo Casino & Restaurant, which houses DraftKings Sportsbook at Filotimo, has opened a sister retail sports betting establishment in Dover under the same name located at 887 Central Avenue in Rollinsford.

New Appointment

Rivalry Corp, an internationally-regulated sports betting and media company, has appointed Kirstine Stewart to its board of directors. The appointment represents a critical step in Rivalry’s continued journey to becoming a global player in regulated online sports betting.