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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
International Game Technology PLC has announced that Keith Cash will be inducted as a Class of 2023 member into the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame. Cash is the Vice President and Global Instant Tickets Manager for the Company. Cash will be honored at an event later this year hosted by the Public Gaming Research Institute.
Hard Rock International brings its world-class brand of entertainment to Deadwood, a historic city in the Black Hills National Forest. The Rocksino by Hard Rock will have its grand opening on 8 August. The Rocksino Deadwood by Hard Rock is a boutique casino and hotel experience that includes many of the features Hard Rock fans have grown to love, but at a scale smaller than their famous integrated resorts located in international gateway cities.
The online lottery ticket platform Jackpot.com launched in Ohio in February, after launching in Texas in the first month of this year. Jackpot.com will also launch with a partnership with the Cleveland Guardians, one of the nation’s most prestigious professional sports teams.
BCLC has increased the identification requirements in B.C. This summer, BCLC will be enhancing identification requirements at B.C. casinos to support those enrolled in BCLC’s Game Break self exclusion program. The same welcoming, friendly experience will be provided to players as they have come to expect when visiting a B.C. The enhancements require that all individuals present government-issued identification to gain entry.
NOVOMATIC confirmed its participation at the upcoming Peru Gaming Show 2023, which will take place from June 14-15 in the Jockey Exposition Centre of Lima. The company will display its latest highlights in the region at stand #53.
Partnerships
Light & Wonder is a global leader in cross-platform games based in Las Vegas. Its portfolio of system solutions, driven by comprehensive technologies, will be brought to Mohegan Inspire Entertainment Resort.
Galaxy Gaming announced it had signed an agreement for the licensing Galaxy table game content to their portfolio of studios. The agreement is for ten-years and will strengthen Evolution’s online table game collection.
Major League Soccer has announced that The Game Day – a leading entertainment sports betting website – will offer fans expert tips and match previews each week in the Betting Hub section of MLSsoccer.com.
IMG ARENA extends its partnership with Major League Soccer in order to provide tracking data for MLS NEXT Pro. IMG ARENA will integrate its cloud-based, deep tech platform to provide player tracking data and ball tracking to MLS NEXT Pro in order to improve their player performance analyses.
Appointments
The Board of Directors of Campo Kumeyaay Nation’s Economic Development Corporation “Muht Hei Inc.” announced the appointment of Michael J. Broderick to the position of General Manager of Golden Acorn Casino & Travel Centre.
Lisa Carmona , an industry sales leader, has joined JCM Global’s (JCM) team. She brings with her extensive experience and knowledge of digital signs and their impact on casino gaming clients. Carmona, who will be based out of Las Vegas, will serve JCM’s customers in the Midwest.
