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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 partnerships. Keep reading to stay up-to-date.
Latest News
BetMGM has announced a new commitment to prominently display responsible gaming messages in its advertising and marketing campaigns, beginning March 1, in line with Problem Gambling Awareness Month.
Nuvei Corp, a Canadian fintech company, has announced the acquisition of Paya Holdings Inc. Paya will enhance Nuvei’s current growth strategy and expand its reach into non-cyclical and underpenetrated verticals where Nuvei’s proprietary technology can accelerate customer growth.
At the latest meeting of the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission approved the first distributions of Responsible Gaming Grant Awards totalling $1571,965 to support projects that directly address the problem of problem gambling, addiction treatment or education programmes.
Scientific Games is launching a new, industry-first lottery instant scratch gaming printing technology at its global headquarters in Atlanta. This will be the next stage of the company’s expansion plan for instant game manufacturing. This new instant game technology will allow lotteries to offer Dimension products with a holographic-like effect in the USA and Canada.
MGM Resorts International appointed Ben Winston, an award-winning producer and director to its Board of Directors. Winston is now the 12th member. Winston is the founding partner of Fulwell 73, a production company that has won 12 Emmy Awards as well as 31 Emmy nominations.
Win Systems is a leader in technology for entertainment and gaming. It has announced that it has installed its powerful WIGOS management software in four new casinos owned by the New Hampshire Group, which is a subsidiary of Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E). With over 20 years experience, the P2E Group is New Hampshire’s leading charitable gaming operator.
Partnerships
Elys Game Technology Corp is an interactive gaming and betting technology company that has announced it has signed an agreement with Partnersat7238thstse LLC in order to operate a sportsbook at the Ugly Mug bar and restaurant located at 723 8th St SE in Washington DC.
Aristocrat Gaming announced a multiyear sponsorship, making Aristocrat the Official Slot Machines for the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix. The race will take place on November 16-18th, 2023.
NeoGames S.A., Intralot do Brasil (also called Saga Business Games Inteligence), announced the launch the first regulated iLottery in Brazil for Loteria Mineira. This is the official lottery of Brazil’s second-largest state, Minas Gerais. NeoGames’ entry to the Brazilian market with “LotoMinas”, marks the start of a multiyear turnkey project together with the local lottery operator.
The PGA TOUR has announced it has joined the Leadership Circle of the National Council on Problem Gambling, and also renewed its Platinum membership with the non-profit national organisation that acts as the national advocate for reducing gambling-related harm.
Konami Gaming has announced that it has licensed its patents for facial recognition technology to Independent Gaming Pty Ltd. Konami is a leading developer of casino games worldwide and the SYNKROS management system. It also owns broad intellectual property across a range of gaming sectors.
