Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – July 29-August 4

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

During a community celebration at The Village in Meridian, the Idaho Lottery commemorated their record-breaking 35th Anniversary by returning the single largest dividend in their history to the people of Idaho. The Idaho Lottery Commission presented Governor Brad Little with an $84,000,000 dividend check, a 2.4% increase over last year’s dividend.

The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) issued a cease and desist demanding that Playgon Interactive Inc. (Playgon) and its affiliate, Bitrate Productions (Bitrate), cease production of live dealer content from a studio located in Las Vegas, NV. The demand, signed by NGCB Chairman Kirk Hendrick, alleges that Bitrate is using live dealers in Las Vegas to deal games such as baccarat and roulette, and broadcasts the content to online casinos located around the world.

Casino of the Kings is redesigning its website. Though the existing version of the site functions flawlessly, the purpose of redesign is to make the website faster, easier to navigate and more user-friendly. In addition to the website redesign, Casino of the Kings is also launching an official YouTube channel. Casino of the Kings YouTube channel is going to feature slot reviews, casino investigations and exclusive insights for viewers who prefer visual content.

Aristocrat Gaming will bring all-new content to the first and only mechanic of its kind, Frenzy Jackpots, alongside new and top-performing game titles to impress attendees at the upcoming Oklahoma Indian Gaming Show (OIGA). The all-new Frenzy Jackpots SSP $10,000 Link, created specifically for Class 2 gaming floors with higher frequency jackpots, spans across many Aristocrat games.

International Game Technology PLC announced that Jade Luchauer, IGT Senior Manager Global Sustainability, recently won the Don Feeney Award for Responsible Gambling Excellence at the National Council on Problem Gambling’s (NCPG) 2024 National Awards. Held in conjunction with NCPG’s National Conference on Gambling Addiction & Responsible Gambling, the National Awards honours individuals and organisations from across the world for their work on problem gambling and responsible gambling.

Partnerships

Pollard Banknote Limited has announced an extension to its Instant Ticket Printing Services Agreement with the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation (ILC). The original contract term began on December 30, 2013, and under this extension Pollard Banknote will continue to provide instant tickets, game design and related services through December 31, 2028, with an option to renew for an additional five years.

The LA Clippers announced that Pechanga Resort Casino has expanded its partnership to become the team’s exclusive tribal casino and a Founding Partner of its new arena Intuit Dome, which opens Aug. 15. The long-term partnership is rooted in the organisations’ shared value of giving back to Southern California.

SCCG Management has announced a sponsorship partnership with Hoppa! Card. This collaboration is set to revolutionise the payment landscape for the gambling industry with a strong focus on crypto technology, leveraging SCCG’s extensive ecosystem of over 120+ client partners and its global presence across all major regions. Through this partnership, SCCG Management will support Hoppa! Card in delivering their innovative crypto payment and banking solutions to a wider audience within the gaming industry.