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We are pleased to present our weekly roundup on American gambling news! We are looking at the week’s highlights in American gambling news, including the most recent news and appointments. Keep reading to stay up-to-date.
Latest News
Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation, owner and operator Jamul Casino closed on $515 Million of Senior Secured Credit Facilities (“the Credit Facilities”) with KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc.
Caesars Entertainment announced the relaunch and relaunch of Tropicana online casino in New Jersey. Customers will enjoy enhanced functionality through the new iCasino mobile app and online casino experience, which includes a wide range of industry-leading casino games as well as a better integration with Caesars Rewards, an industry-leading loyalty program.
Partnerships
Bally’s Corporation has announced a multiyear partnership with Minor League Baseball. This makes Bally’s the exclusive Fantasy & Gaming Partner and National Media Rightsholder of MiLB.
Encore Boston Harbor has announced a multiyear partnership with the nine-time World Series Champions, the Boston Red Sox. Encore Boston Harbor has formed a new partnership with all of the region’s professional sporting teams: the Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins, New England Patriots, Boston Celtics, New England Revolution, and New England Patriots.
BetMakers Technology Group has announced that it has signed a non-binding agreement with The Stronach Group’s 1/ST Content company (1/ST Content), for distribution of BetMakers Global Racing Network’s race meetings into international betting markets including the UK, Ireland and the USA.
Inspired Entertainment has announced the launch of its premium iGaming content in partnership with Caesars Sportsbook & casino in Pennsylvania.
PrizePicks has announced that it has reconnected with the Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball team as the Official Daily Fantasy Sports Partners. This deal revives an alliance formed during the 2020 pandemic.
International Game Technology announced that it has increased its sports betting presence to New Mexico through a multi-year agreement made with the Pueblo of Santa Ana tribe.
U.S. Integrity has formed a partnership agreement with NEO.bet, a sportsbook. U.S. Integrity will offer integrity monitoring services through its proprietary dashboard to NEO.bet.
Appointments
Governor Katie Hobbs has announced the appointment of Alec Esteban Thomson as Director of the Arizona Lottery. Thomson will be responsible for overseeing the many programs of the Arizona Lottery that maximize net revenue and support the public good.
Rush Street Interactive has announced a partnership with Julie Stewart-Binks, award-winning sportscaster/reporter, to create an exclusive brand and content agreement with BetRivers.
Affinity Interactive (AI), announced that it has hired two industry veterans to its executive team. Scott Butera, CEO of Sports Information Group (SIG), and Brad Egnor, Chief Marketing Officer at AI are the new additions.
Acquisitions
Enteractive Media Inc. Parsec Capital Acquisitions Inc. has announced that Parsec acquired a majority stake in Enteractive Media.
Century Casinos has announced that it had acquired the Nugget Casino Resort operations from Marnell Gaming LLC, for an estimated $100 million, on 3 April 2023.
The Cordish Companies announced an agreement to purchase Diamond Jacks Casino & Hotel, Bossier City. Cordish plans to transform the property into a top-class Live! Cordish plans to transform the property into a world-class entertainment and casino destination, including the construction of an online casino to replace the riverboat casino.
