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We are back with our weekly update of American gambling news! We will be reviewing the highlights of the American gambling sector, including the latest news, new partnerships and more. Keep up to date by reading on.
Latest News
FanDuel Group is the leading online gaming company in North America, and Official Partner of Churchill Downs Inc. They announced that five-time Entertainer-of-the-Year Luke Bryan, and Grammy-winning R&B artist Ne-Yo will be the headline performers at FanDuel’s first Kentucky Derby Party. The exclusive event, which is by invitation only, will be held on May 3, at the Paristown Arts and Entertainment District, in Louisville, Kentucky, from 7:00 PM until 12:00 AM.
TPI is a leading provider for innovative player communication solutions in the casino industry. Joe Tingson has been appointed as Vice President, Customer Success. Joe Tingson will be a key leader in our digital Customer Success team and Product Team with his unwavering dedication to his clients.
PrizePicks is the largest daily fantasy sport operator in North America. It has announced plans to build a new 33,000-square-foot Atlanta headquarters in the Star Metals Building, located in Midtown Atlanta. The company will create 1000 new jobs in the next seven-year period, with a $25M economic impact on the state of Georgia.
Century Casinos Inc. The Riverview, a hotel located in Cape Girardeau Missouri, has been opened. The Riverview, a six-story, 69-room building measuring 68,000 square foot and adjacent to Century Casino Cape Girardeau. The project was funded with cash. It cost $30.5 Million.
Churchill Downs Incorporated has announced the opening in Terre Haute of Terre Haute Casino Resort. The $290-million investment includes a casino with 1000 slots, 36 tables games, and an ultra-modern sportsbook. The 400,000 square-foot entertainment center also includes regionally-inspired bars and restaurants, including Four Cornered Steakhouse and Rockwood Bar & Grill.
Bragg Gaming Group Inc. is a global provider of gaming technology and content. announced that Ronen Kannor has informed Bragg’s Board of Directors (Board), that he intends to resign his position in order to pursue other opportunities. The Company confirms the start of the search for a new CFO.
Partnerships
EQL Games partnered with Pariplay to offer a series eInstant iLottery Games for the Virginia Lottery’s industry-leading digital platform.
JACK Entertainment LLC has announced that Konami Gaming Inc.’s SYNKROS will power its industry-leading system technology in its 1.5 million square foot casino entertainment area. The portfolio of the Ohio-based gaming company includes 2600+ gaming machine and 85 table games in JACK Cleveland Casino, located downtown Cleveland, as well as JACK Thistledown Racino which is approximately 10 miles away to the southeast.
PrizePicks is the largest daily fantasy sports operator of North America. The company announced it has re-united with the Atlanta Braves to be the club’s official Daily Fantasy Sports partner for the 2024 Season. The partnership continues a relationship that began in 2020. Both Atlanta-based companies continue to work together to create unique opportunities for their fans.
