Gambling in the USA
NASCAR and Penn National Gaming expand strategic alliance with gaming partnership
NASCAR and Penn Interactive, a subsidiary of Penn National Gaming, Inc., announced a new multi-year partnership that will make Penn National an authorized gaming operator of NASCAR in the United States. The partnership is Penn National’s first with a professional sports league and will center around a brand new, free-to-play, mobile game named NASCAR Finish Line, which offers users the chance to win a $50,000 jackpot every race.
In addition, NASCAR and Penn National have extended their long-standing race title sponsorship for the “Hollywood Casino 400” at Kansas Speedway through 2026, deepening the connection between the two entertainment companies. The partnership furthers Hollywood Casino’s position as the Official Casino Partner of Kansas Speedway and the race title sponsor of the NASCAR Cup SeriesTM race that is scheduled for October 18, 2020.
“We’re thrilled to have Penn National on board as our first authorized gaming operator to strengthen our effort to increase fan engagement with a platform perfect for in-play experience,” said Craig Neeb, Executive Vice President, Innovation, NASCAR. “Coupled with our landmark deal with Genius Sports in 2019, this partnership also positions NASCAR to take advantage of the rapid expansion of legalized sports betting across the country.”
“We are very excited to enter this long-term, strategic partnership with NASCAR,” said Jennifer Weissman, Chief Marketing Officer for Penn National. “We look forward to the opportunity to provide NASCAR fans multiple outlets for their fandom, including online on a new free-to-play mobile game and at our destination casinos and sportsbooks.”
The free-to-play NASCAR Finish Line mobile game will be available ahead of the DAYTONA 500 across iOS and Android phones and tablets and can be downloaded on the App Store and Google Play store. Players can win the $50,000 jackpot by accurately predicting the race winner and the highest finishers across six different groupings of six drivers.
“I’m excited that we have extended our title race sponsorship agreement with Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway and as a company, that we are expanding our relationship with Penn National,” said Kansas Speedway President Patrick Warren. “Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway has been able to entertain thousands of their customers, not only from the Kansas City area, but also from around the country during the ‘Hollywood Casino 400’ the last several years. I look forward to continuing to help them entertain and reward their patrons for the next few years.”
Penn National is the nation’s largest regional gaming operator with 41 facilities in 19 states, including the Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway that overlooks Turn 2 of the Speedway, which opened in 2012. The partnership with NASCAR reflects the Company’s strategy to continue evolving its business, with a focus on becoming a best-in-class omni-channel provider of retail and online gaming and sports betting entertainment. As part of that strategy, Penn National recently announced an exclusive gaming partnership with Barstool Sports to utilize its brand for all of the Company’s online and retail sports betting and iCasino products, subject to the closing of the transaction, which is expected to occur within the First Quarter.
As an authorized gaming operator of NASCAR, Penn National will take an active role in promoting NASCAR across its properties and on its soon-to-launch sports betting app. Genius Sports, NASCAR’s exclusive provider of NASCAR data to licensed sportsbooks, rolled out several new in-race bet types in 2019 and is set to expand upon that with an additional eight in time for the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series season.
Last year, NASCAR announced a series of partnerships to prepare the industry and its fans for the rapidly growing sports betting landscape in the U.S., including an integrity deal with Sportradar, an exclusive data distribution deal with Genius Sports, and content deals with Action Network and VSiN. Additionally, the sanctioning body granted all teams and tracks the ability to sell marketing sponsorships to sports betting companies and licensed sportsbooks.
Source: NASCAR
Gambling in the USA
Digicode at NEXT.io Summit NYC 2026: Driving the Future of iGaming Technology
Digicode, a leading provider of next-generation iGaming solutions, announced its participation in NEXT.io Summit NYC 2026: Innovation in iGaming, one of North America’s most influential iGaming and sports betting events taking place March 10–11, 2026, at Convene, 225 Liberty Street, Downtown New York.
NEXT.io Summit NYC 2026 brings together more than 1,200 senior executives, investors, technology leaders, operators, and innovators from across the global iGaming and sports betting ecosystem to explore breakthrough technologies, partnerships, and growth opportunities shaping the future of online gaming.
“At a time when the industry is rapidly evolving, NEXT.io Summit NYC serves as the premier stage for strategic conversation, innovation, and partnership,” said Elkhan Shabanov, CEO of Digicode Americas. “We’re excited to showcase our cutting-edge solutions that empower operators and suppliers to build faster, scale smarter, and take ownership of their technology stack.”
During NEXT.io Summit NYC 2026, Digicode will demonstrate how the Diger Suite empowers iGaming businesses to modernize their technology stack, offering a modular ecosystem of advanced solutions engineered to replace legacy systems with flexible, scalable, and performance-driven infrastructure:
- DigerRGS – Next-generation iGaming platform with full IP control and capacity for high throughput performance
- DigerPAM – Cross-market ready player account management system
- DigerPay – PSP-agnostic payment gateway supporting 200+ methods with real-time fraud protection
- DigerClick – Fully owned affiliate management platform with customizable tools and analytics
- DigerCompanion – AI-driven assistant for multilingual support, responsible gaming automation, and compliance management
During the event, Digicode experts will share real-world use cases and actionable frameworks to help industry leaders transition from legacy constraints to competitive advantage. Key topics include scaling rent-to-own iGaming platforms, automating support and compliance with AI, building resilient payment stacks, owning affiliate systems, and operating in regulated markets with adaptive technology.
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Flowplay LLC
Flowplay Launches Imperial Treasures Casino in Pennsylvania Real Money Gaming Market
Flowplay LLC announced the launch of Imperial Treasures Casino into the Pennsylvania Real Money Gaming (RMG) market as an affiliate of Wind Creek Bethlehem, marking the company’s first regulated U.S. market entry.
With more than 17 years of experience delivering social gaming and interactive entertainment to millions of players worldwide, Flowplay has built a world-class iGaming Player Account Management (PAM) platform to support Imperial Treasures Casino and its long-term digital gaming strategy. The Pennsylvania launch represents a significant milestone as the company transitions from social gaming leader to regulated real money gaming.
Flowplay was acquired by Wind Creek Hospitality in 2021, strengthening its position within the regulated gaming sector and aligning its technology-driven expertise with a globally recognized gaming and hospitality operator.
Imperial Treasures Casino received regulatory approval from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) earlier in the month. Flowplay credited the PGCB for its thorough and collaborative oversight throughout both the licensing and PAM approval processes.
Imperial Treasures Casino features premium content from leading game providers, including AGS, ODDSworks, Evolution, and Slingo, with additional integrations underway to further expand its portfolio of games and live dealer experiences.
To ensure a secure, compliant, and seamless player experience, Flowplay partnered with best-in-class technology and service providers, including:
• Radar for geolocation services
• GambleID for Know Your Customer (KYC) Verification and Insight
• Kinectify for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance
• PayNearMe for Payment Experience Management
• Incline Gaming for Marketing Support
• BMM Testlabs as the Independent Testing Laboratory for the Platform.
“Flowplay, a Wind Creek Hospitality company, is proud to offer our Imperial Treasures Casino to the Pennsylvania gaming market, where we have developed a world-class platform and gaming experience for our customers to enjoy and be entertained,” said Mike Ornstein, Vice President of Real Money Gaming Operations at Flowplay.
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Spirit Lake Casino & Resort Claims The Title Of North Dakota’s Luckiest Native American Casino
Native American casinos in North Dakota play a vital role in strengthening tribal economies and supporting communities across the state.
According to a study by Gambling.com, Spirit Lake Casino & Resort has been crowned as the Luckiest Native American Casino in North Dakota with a Lucky Review Percentage of 21.8%.
In #2 is the 4 Bears Casino & Lodge with a score of just 6.1% – the casino has over 700 machines to choose from along with stunning views of Lake Sakakawea.
In #3 we have the Prairie Knights Casino & Resort (4.6%). It has over 600 slot machines, an array of classic and modern table games, blackjack, bonus craps and roulette.
Native American casinos in North Dakota play a vital role in strengthening tribal economies and supporting communities across the state. They are operated by sovereign tribal nations, including the Spirit Lake Nation, the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, and the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation.
Within the state, casinos provide high-quality entertainment while generating critical revenue for essential services – healthcare, education, housing, infrastructure and cultural preservation initiatives. They also continue to drive sustainable economic development while honoring the traditions and sovereignty of the tribes they represent.
Based on the clear importance and impact of Native American casinos in North Dakota, Gambling.com wanted to work out which one is the luckiest. To calculate this, the Gambling.com team analyzed Tripadvisor reviews of the four Native American casinos in the state for these four keywords: luck, lucky, win and winning.
We then calculated the percentage of reviews with “lucky” keywords that each casino received, before finally ranking them by their Lucky Review Percentage.
Spirit Lake Casino & Resort Is The Luckiest In North Dakota
Located on the scenic shores of Devils Lake, Spirit Lake Casino & Resort was established in 1996. The casino spans 49,000 square feet and serves as a vital part of the local economy, offering gaming, dining and entertainment.
Rooted in rich history and culture, the Spirit Lake Casino & Resort dominated our lucky rankings with a Lucky Review Percentage of 21.8%.
In #2 is the 4 Bears Casino & Lodge with a score of just 6.1% – the casino has over 700 machines to choose from along with stunning views of Lake Sakakawea. Finally, to finish the Top Three we have the Prairie Knights Casino & Resort (4.6%). It has over 600 slot machines, an array of classic and modern table games, blackjack, bonus craps and roulette.
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