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

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa has been named the luckiest casino in the US according to a recent study conducted by Casinos.com. The resort claimed the top spot based on an in-depth analysis of Tripadvisor reviews, measuring the frequency of luck-related keyword mentions. With a 25.49% luck rate, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa topped the list thanks to glowing guest feedback, including frequent mentions of jackpots, hand pays and bonus wins. 50 reviews mentioned the word “jackpot,” and 19 even referenced a “hand pay.” Casinos.com tracked keywords such as lucky, luck, won, winning, success, jackpot, hand pay, winner, bonus, profit to determine which U.S. casinos inspired the most winning moments among visitors.

The Missouri Gaming Commission has announced that it has officially begun accepting applications for sports betting license. The Commission made the announcement following the unanimous approval of a resolution drafted Tuesday that approved the licensing process. The resolution passed after Gov. Mike Kehoe’s office reviewed it. The licensing period opens roughly six months after Missouri voters narrowly approved a constitutional amendment legalising sports betting. The measure passed by less than half a percentage point, with a margin of less than 7500 votes.

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Underdog Fantasy has relaunched its draft-style daily fantasy sports (DFS) games in New York, nearly two months after it withdrew all of its DFS competitions from the Empire State. The decision to withdraw all DFS contests from New York in March came after a ruling from the New York State Gaming Commission in which the commission determined Underdog was not in line with the state’s current DFS law. An Underdog Fantasy spokesperson confirmed the company is still working under a temporary license. The New York State Gaming Commission agreed to allow the company to offer its draft DFS games with the temporary license. Most DFS companies in New York operate with a temporary license.

New Partnerships

Pollard Banknote Limited has congratulated the West Virginia Lottery on the successful launch of Royal Court Riches, its first eInstant game from the Pollard Digital Games Studio. Royal Court Riches has already demonstrated strong performance in multiple markets—in its first international launch, it achieved that jurisdiction’s highest tickets sold, total sales and gross gaming revenue within its first 30 days of release. Royal Court Riches is the first in a series of games from the Pollard Digital Games Studio slated to launch in West Virginia this year.

SYNOT Games has announced a new partnership with Caliente, one of Mexico’s top gaming platforms. This collaboration marks an exciting expansion for SYNOT Games, as it brings its acclaimed portfolio of gaming content to the Mexican market. It enhances Caliente’s offerings with an extensive array of high-quality slot games such as Respin Joker, Book of Secrets, Realm of Lions and Forest Maiden, designed to captivate players and boost engagement. Caliente with its strong presence in Latin America, is the perfect partner for SYNOT Games’ expansion into the region. The partnership aims to deliver an exceptional gaming experience, combining SYNOT’s visually rich, innovative games with Caliente’s extensive reach and reputation.

In May 2025, Slotsjudge signs a partnership with DreamPlay, a young studio working on slots and crash games. This collaboration will attract players’ attention to the brand’s new releases. At the same time, Slotsjudge readers will access reviews of even more thrilling games and mechanics, including the Coin Chase feature frequently applied by the team.

Partnership’s Potential & Advantages of DreamPlay

The DreamPlay’s library has different games, including classic slots like Fruit Fresh and innovative crash games like Olympus Power. Some games have simple settings, featuring a 3×3 layout, and others have advanced mechanics, such as pay-anywhere at Emojinator.

The studio is ambitious, which guarantees a player-focused approach and multi-device support. Plus, the developers are bound to add more perks and new technologies to upcoming games. All these advantages are certain to impress Slotsjudge readers and keep them well-entertained.

Alexandr Tkach, CEO of DreamPlay, commented on the occasion:

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‘We appreciate it when a product is examined not superficially, but with an understanding of its essence.
Partnering with Slotsjudge means more than just product placement.
It’s collaborating with a team that understands the game’s mechanics, math, and feel’

Collaboration Perspective for Both Sides

The partnership is essential for both sides. This collaboration increases DreamPlay’s chances of strategic growth because more players will learn about its games and how their mechanics work.

For Slotsjudge, it’s an opportunity to upgrade the list of reviews with new titles and an unusual approach to familiar things. For example, most games from DreamPlay have a low 20x to 30x cost for Bonus Buy, and when it comes to free spins, games like Future Sevens Coin Chase offer up to 100 FS, which is more than many other slots have.

Jekaterina Dubnicka, Head of Marketing & Communications at Slotsjudge, added:

‘The market never stops evolving, so we appreciate when the products for our reviews are not just average games but titles with a twist. Such collaborations are excellent for both sides and players who will get more options for having fun.’

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Besides game reviews, content like blog articles and interviews is also expected to appear on Slotsjudge shortly.