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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
Affinity Interactive announced that its affiliates had entered into a definitive agreement for Rail City Casino (Rail City), to Truckee Gaming LLC affiliates (Truckee Gaming). The financial terms of this transaction were not disclosed.
WynnBET is an online casino and sports betting app that Wynn Resorts, a global leader in luxury hotel management, has announced its presence in Massachusetts. WynnBET can be downloaded on the Apple and Google Play Stores. Players can also register at www.wynnbet.com/ma.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario announced that Tom Mungham has decided to step down as its current chief executive officer and registrar. While the Board searches for its next CEO and Registrar, Tom will continue to serve in these roles. He will also support smooth transitions until then.
Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria have signed a Tribal-State Gaming Compact, as announced by Governor Newsom on March 9, 2023. This agreement will replace the 2012 agreement. This new compact will increase the number of Graton Resort & Casino slot machines from 3000 to 6000.
Tiidal Gaming Group has announced that it and its wholly owned subsidiary, Tiidal Gaming Holdings have entered into a share sales and purchase agreement with Entain Holdings UK Limited. This agreement will see Tiidal Holdings sell all shares of its operating subsidiary, Tiidal Gaming NZ Limited. (Sportsflare), and transfer them to Entain.
Partnerships
Betplay extended its partnership with Dimayor, the governing body of Colombian football for six more years. The operator has been a sponsor for Dimayor for the last three years and holds the naming rights to all competitions of the body, including the First Division, Second Division, Super League, Colombia Cup, Betplay Cup, Super League, Women’s League, and the Colombia Cup.
To help the league grow globally, the United Soccer League and SPORTFIVE, a global sports marketing agency, have entered into a long-term, extensive partnership. SPORTFIVE will continue to be a key international media distributor partner for USL’s professional leagues. This includes the USL Championship, USL League One men’s competitions, and the USL Super League professional women’s competition.
Playtech announced a historic strategic partnership with Hard Rock Digital. The partnership will see HRD license a variety of proven technology solutions from the company and iGaming content in order to provide the same authentic experience that customers have come to expect within Hard Rock’s global ecosystem, which includes entertainment, hospitality, and bricks-and-mortar casinos.
Elray Ressources has announced that it has signed up Maxibet Technology N.V. and is currently finalising the operator’s blockchain casino under Maxibet. The operator’s brand name Maxibet is licensed in Curacao, but will be operated worldwide.
Rush Street Gaming announced a partnership between MSC Cruises and Rivers Casino. This gives Rush Reward members at all Rivers Casino locations an annually cruise benefit that covers most of the company’s sailings around the world.
