Gambling in the USA
Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – May 17-23
Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! It was again an eventful week at the USA, despite the still-active virus attack.
The good news is that the lock-down and social restrictions to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic have been eased in many states. As a result, most of the industrial sectors are resuming their operations. Same in the case of the gambling sector too. Several gambling companies too have restarted their operations and some others are on way to resume.
We also report new partnership deals, publication of financial results, and COVID-19 relief efforts in this weekly round-up. Read on and get updated.
Partnership Deals
Evolution Gaming signed a strategic agreement with online casino operator Golden Nugget. The deal will see Golden Nugget’s existing online offering further enhanced in New Jersey, and potentially in other US states in the future, by the addition of Evolution’s US online Live Casino services. As per the deal, Golden Nugget’s online players will have access to unique Evolution game types such as Dream Catcher, Side Bet City, and Top Card, as well as other games from the Evolution portfolio.
Also, the leading sportsbook and casino platform provider BetConnections inked an agreement to obtain DS Virtual Gaming’s full list of games. The integration of the games will give players access to a selection of DS VG’s hit releases with HD video content and state-of-the-art graphics.
There was happy news about Konami Gaming too as its SYNKROS CMS has been selected by Jamul Casino to deliver comprehensive gaming enterprise management across the 200,000 square foot destination.
Konami’s SYNKROS will deliver its leading systems technology across Jamul Casino’s 39 live table games, 1600+ slot games, restaurants, bars, and more.
Financial Reports
The Delaware Lottery reported a 39% year on year increase in online gambling revenues for April 2020. While the state’s land-based venues have been forced to close due to COVID-19, players have turned to online sites instead.
Delaware Park, Dover Downs, and the Harrington Raceway generated total revenues of US$856,182, up from US$615,772 the previous year. This number was and also higher than the US$514,959 generated in March this year.
COVID-19 Relief Efforts
The Alabama Food Bank Association received support from Wind Creek Hospitality, a company owned by the Alabama-based Poarch Band of Creek Indians, to help provide 250,000 meals to Alabama families during the COVID-19 pandemic. The support comes at a critical time for food banks in Alabama as they respond to a greater need during this unprecedented crisis.
Announcements
Ulrik Bengtsson, CEO of William Hill, has revealed that the company is planning to launch online casinos in the US in the second half of 2020.
Despite taking a hit to its results in Q1 2020, William Hill is determined to power up quickly in the second half of the year.
Surveys
Fantasy sports site Monkey Knife Fight (MKF) found in a recent survey of its 1000 users that the popularity of golf will soar both on viewership and participation.
Of MKF’s users, 76% reported that they would participate in a fantasy golf prop contest once golf returns. This is in sharp contrast (181% increase) to the 27% that reported ever having played one MKF golf prop contest before the pandemic.
Compliance
The Colombian gambling regulator Coljuegos published the live casino regulations. These regulations allow the country’s licensed gambling operators to offer live casino games from casinos or studios located within Colombia or overseas, subject to the certification of games by an approved testing house.
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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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Canada
Wazdan’s North American Growth Accelerates Following FanDuel Alliance
Wazdan, the player-centric developer, has further strengthened its notable North American presence by forming a partnership with FanDuel, a top iGaming company in the area.
The deal represents a crucial milestone in Wazdan’s continuous global growth, as FanDuel introduces two feature-packed games at the same time in Ontario and Michigan, enabled by Light & Wonder’s aggregation platform.
In Ontario, gamers can experience Mighty Fish: Blue Marlin and 36 Coins, two games that highlight Wazdan’s distinctive blend of familiar themes and performance-focused mechanics. In Michigan, 12 Bells and Hot Slot: 777 Crown will offer players captivating gameplay designs centered on clarity, rhythm, and extensive features.
After the initial launch, FanDuel’s famous iGaming platform, FanDuel Casino, will have its collection expanded by a wide array of new slot games, each meticulously selected to include various Wazdan features that enhance player engagement like Cash Infinity
, Hold the Jackpot, and Sticky to Infinity
, all aimed at increasing entertainment and providing tangible growth for operators.
The newest expansion capitalizes on Wazdan’s progress in North America, succeeding in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and previous entries into West Virginia.
Radka Bacheva, Head of Sales at Wazdan, said: “Partnering with FanDuel represents a major milestone in Wazdan’s North American growth strategy and underlines the strong demand for our engagement-driven portfolio across regulated markets.
“FanDuel’s reach and reputation make them an ideal partner, and launching simultaneously in Ontario and Michigan is a powerful way to introduce our games to new audiences. We are confident that our feature-rich titles and proven mechanics will resonate strongly with players and deliver tangible value for FanDuel as we continue to scale our presence across the region.”
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Gambling in the USA
IGT Games Deliver Giant Million-Dollar-Plus Jackpots in January
IGT announced that its Wheel of Fortune Slots, Powerbucks, and MegaJackpots games awarded four momentous jackpots in January.
Lucky slots players won the following million-dollar-plus jackpots last month:
• On January 5, a Wheel of Fortune Slots player won $1,132,199 playing Wheel of Fortune Super Cash Link at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Miss.
• On January 8, a Powerbucks slots player won CA$1,657,823 playing Whitney Houston Powerbucks slots at Lake City Casino Vernon in British Columbia, Canada.
• On January 15, a Powerbucks slots player won CA$1,056,637 playing Gong Xi Fa Cai Grand at ACE Casino Red Deer in Alberta, Canada.
• On January 18, an online slots player won $1,247,834 playing MegaJackpots Cash Eruption on Caesars Palace Online Casino in New Jersey.
Wheel of Fortune slots have minted over 1200 millionaires and awarded over $3.6 billion in jackpots since their launch in 1996. IGT Powerbucks slots have paid 74 jackpots of CA$1 million or more since their Canadian debut in 2016.
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