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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 and partnerships. Keep up to date by reading on.
Latest News
Texas Lottery Players are ready to experience an instant hit with four new scratch-off games launched on 6 May. The HIT games range in price from $1 up to $20 and offer more than $220,000,000 in combined cash prizes. Top prizes are between $5000 and $1 million. The HIT family of games is also paired with Sedona Day Of Luck Promotion. This gives players who do not win tickets the chance to win an exotic trip to Sedona in Arizona.
International Game Technology has announced that IGT Global Solutions Corporation’s subsidiary, Atlantic Lottery Corporation, signed a contract for five years with Atlantic Lottery Corporation to implement exciting new games and high-performance features. IGT will implement its cloud-based remote gaming server (RGS) as part of this agreement and provide at least 16 digital instant game each year.
Bragg Gaming Group has announced the appointment of Neill Whyte as Chief Commercial Office, with effect from 1st May, 2024. This will establish a new global structure for the Company, and strengthen its leadership team. Whyte has over 18 years experience in the iGaming industry, and most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer of Digital Gaming Corporation’s B2B iGaming Division.
CasinoWebScripts announced an important milestone for sweepstakes operators in the US: the release more than 200 sweepstakes-themed casino games developed by the company. This milestone highlights the commitment of the company to innovation, and its dedication to providing engaging, high-quality gaming experiences free from the burdens of monthly revenue share.
Partnerships
SCCG Management has announced a strategic alliance with Globe Gaming Limited. The partnership aims to extend the global reach of Globe Gaming Limited with an emphasis on the European market. This collaboration is a major milestone for SCCG in its efforts to expand its influence internationally in the gaming and sporting entertainment sectors.
NBC Sports continues to broadcast the Kentucky Derby through 2032 on NBC, Peacock and NBC Sports. This is due to a multi-year agreement between Churchill Downs Incorporated and NBC Sports. The NBC Sports and Churchill Downs partnership, which began in 2001 with the “Run for the Roses”, will continue to be the home of the Kentucky Derby on NBC and Peacock through 2032. Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has also announced a multi-year extension of their partnership.
WinnaVegas Casino Resort is a premier destination for Western Iowa. It announced that it has extended its partnership with Quick Custom Intelligence, a leading provider in the gaming industry of advanced analytics. WinnaVegas is committed to using cutting-edge technologies and superior customer service to achieve business success.
The PGA of America announced a multiyear partnership with PENN entertainment. ESPN BET will be the “Official Sports Bet Sponsor” of PGA Championships through 2026. The 2024 PGA Championship is scheduled to take place from May 16-19 at the Valhalla Golf Club, Louisville, Kentucky. This agreement is a landmark for the PGA Championship, as it marks the first time a major men’s tournament has an official sports betting sponsorship.
