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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
The National Council on Problem Gambling has released a promotional toolkit for the National Problem Gambling Helpline 1-800-GAMBLER and an analytics dashboard that provides information on the incoming traffic.
Two Virginia teens turned their passion for gaming into college scholarships. Ayden Stewart and Landon Price, two high school students from Virginia Virtual Academy (an online public-school program), have been awarded esports scholarship awards of $4000 each by Robert Morris University. They will be attending the university to continue their gaming career.
Grupo Télévisia is Mexico’s largest media conglomerate and will split its core business into separate entities focused on “gambling” and “soccer”.
SuzoHapp will be exhibiting at the SBC Summit North America on May 9-11, at the Meadowlands Convention Centre of New Jersey. SuzoHapp is exhibiting at the SBC North America this year, showcasing its latest developments in sports betting, including the SBT – OTC over-the counter terminal, SBT – 500 and SBT -500+ bar-top units, SBT – 2000 seated model, and CashIO Silver payout cash redeeming terminal by CountR.
Affinity Interactive has announced Halise Uysal’s appointment as Chief Financial officer, with immediate effect. Ms. Ekmen will supervise AI’s talented Finance team in planning and executing AI’s growth strategies across its digital and media platforms including Daily Racing Form Bets, DRF Sports and DRF Bets.
Sightline hosted the grand-opening of their new offices in the Harry Reid Research & Technology Park at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. The event was attended by UNLV President Keith Whitfield, U.S. Rep. Susie Lee and UNLV Vice-President of Economic Development Bo Bernhard. Also in attendance were staff members from U.S. Dina Titus, Steven Horsford and representatives from the casino gaming industry.
Partnerships
SCCG Management announced a partnership with Sparket. Sparket is a revolutionary betting platform. The partnership allows operators to offer unlimited free-to play and pay-toplay betting options, appealing to a broader audience while adding value to their existing customers.
PayNearMe is a modern and reliable payment platform that manages the complexities in iGaming, sports betting and iGaming. Maverick Gaming announced the selection of MoneyLine to provide Maverick Sports customers with the most popular payment methods with one platform.
Playmaker capital announced its media business Futbol Sites as a media sponsor of the National Women’s Championship in 2023 and streaming partner to professional football teams Colo Colo, Universidad de Chile. Redgol, a Chile-based media company owned by Futbol Sites, will be responsible for the livestreaming and partnerships.
Pavilion Payments extended its relationship for iGaming payments solutions with eight online operators. Pavilion Payments continues to strive for growth in their iGaming businesses.
CT Interactive and Skilrock Technologies have entered into a strategic partnership. Skilrock Technologies, which is a major player in Latin America and Africa, will be able to offer a wide range of slot games that have won awards.
