Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – July 10-16

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

Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise and Hard Rock Digital announced the grand opening of the Hard Rock Sportsbook at Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort in Flagstaff, Arizona. The Sportsbook sits adjacent to the remodeled sports bar and restaurant at Twin Arrows and features eight kiosks and two betting windows.

The Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto has recently announced that it will be launching its Poker Room later this summer. Also, its brand-new 400-room hotel will also commence operations with an August 1, 2023 launch date. The company said reservations for The Hotel are now open and can be booked.

Pollard Banknote Limited has congratulated the British Columbia Lottery Corporation on the launch of Canada’s first Scratch & Win instant ticket based on JAWS, the original summer blockbuster from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment.

PokerStars US live events are making an emphatic return in August with the Summer Series at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. The inaugural PokerStars Summer Series will run over three weekends full of thrilling poker action with $1 million guaranteed in prizes and three Main Events at different buy-in tiers, ensuring there’s something for everyone.

International Game Technology announced that it continues to focus on its expansion in Central America with the introduction of its diverse portfolio of premier gaming solutions at Sortis Hotel, Spa & Casino in Panama City, Panama.

Stokastic has released its groundbreaking Stokastic Sims product. Currently offered for both MLB and PGA, this revolutionary no-code solution empowers players to compete with, and beat, professional DFS players.

American Place Casino announced the launch of their New Hire Getaway Sweepstakes, a special incentive for team members hired between July 1, 2023 and August 31, 2023.

Kindred continues the rollout of its proprietary tech platform in North America by launching in Pennsylvania. This follows the successful launch in New Jersey in May.

Rivers Casino Philadelphia has announced that it will open a 62-suite boutique luxury hotel inside The Battery, the mixed-use lifestyle campus underway on Beach Street in Fishtown.

JCM Global has installed its iVIZION bill validators and ICB Intelligent Cash Box system at Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder, LA. The iVIZION installation is an upgrade from JCM’s UBA bill validators. Now iVIZION is protecting each of the casino’s 2044 games.

Partnerships

9Rooftops announced the continuation of its agency-of-record relationship with the Pennsylvania Lottery after a competitive review. The two organisations have worked together in various forms for the last two decades.

Valhallan Esports Training announced a partnership with Mavix, a premier gaming products company, to provide an ergonomic solution for gamers at any level. The partnership marks Mavix as the official outfitter of seating at all Valhallan locations.

International Game Technology announced that its award-winning IGT PlaySports technology is now powering retail sports betting at Palace Casino Resort in Biloxi, Miss.

Fitzdares has awarded its contract for digital operations in Canada to igaming and betting specialist Affili8. Affili8 is currently working with operators, iGaming businesses and affiliates in the UK, US, New Zealand, Brazil, South Africa and Romania, as well as Canada.