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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – September 28-October 4

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Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! It was again an eventful week in the USA, despite the still-active virus attack.

Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news, new partnerships and new appointments. Read on and get updated.

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Montreal-based payment technology company Nuvei Corporation has received its sports betting vendor license from Colorado’s Division of Gaming. This permits the company to process payments within the state’s boundaries on regulated sports betting sites and apps. Nuvei can now provide gaming operators and companies with seamless payment services for customers over the age of 21 who place legal wagers on games in the National Football League, Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, National Hockey League and any other professional and amateur sports betting transactions across the State.

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Caesars Entertainment is in advanced talks to acquire the UK-based bookmaker William Hill for £2.9 billion. In a joint statement, the companies said that Caesars was considering offering 272 pence per share for William Hill. To fund the deal, Caesars said it was announcing a new equity raise, and would also take out $2 billion of new debt secured against William Hill’s non-US businesses.

New research by CasinosHunter.com, an independent online casino reviewing platform for gamblers, has revealed the new challenges that have emerged as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the possibilities now available to the Canadian gamblers. Gambling is hugely popular in Canada. Data indicates that 60% of locals participate in gambling on a regular basis, spending on average $100 per month on games. Overall, the industry generates significant income – $31 billion to be exact – paying up to 15% in taxes. However, the pandemic has changed this significantly.

Former Catena Media C-level executive Andreas Ericson and online gambling veteran Gustav Lipcsey have secured seed round of financing from famous iGaming industry investors. The proceeds from this round of financing will fuel the business operations of US Sportsbonus, a Hoboken, NJ, based legal online sports betting resource site that provides expert US sports betting picks, provides partner referral resources, industry news and more.

New Partnerships

Gambling technology company Playtech has announced the roll out of its casino software in New Jersey across BetMGM’s gaming network. BetMGM is the joint venture created by MGM Resorts International and GVC Holdings. As per the deal, Playtech will provide its industry-leading casino software to BetMGM Casino, Borgata Online and PartyCasino NJ.

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Scientific Games Corporation has secured a five-year contract renewal with long-term customer Flutter Entertainment. Through the contract renewal, Scientific Games will continue providing its OpenSports technology to the operators’ portfolio of global brands. The five-year renewal comes on the back of FanDuel selecting Scientific Games to power their sportsbook offering across all current and future regulated markets in the US.

RG24seven, a video-based responsible gaming training platform, has partnered with the National Indian Gaming Association to provide tribal-specific, video-based, responsible gaming training to its members.

New Appointment

Bragg Gaming Group has appointed gaming industry veteran and former SB Tech CEO Richard Carter to its Board of Directors as Non-executive Chair. Carter will advise and provide support to CEO Adam Arviv on developing a global strategy focused on partnerships with best-in-class brands, continued growth of their organic business and consideration of all accretive M&A opportunities.

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Sports Wagering Committee of the Tennessee Education Lottery Board of Directors has approved the sports betting licenses of Betfair Interactive, BetMGM and Crown TN Gaming (DraftKings). The Board will consider more on October 5 and 16.

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Gambling.com Group Completes Acquisition of Odds Holdings, Inc., Parent Company of OddsJam

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Gambling.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: GAMB) (“Gambling.com Group” or the “Company”), a leading provider of digital marketing services for the global online gambling industry, announced today that it completed the previously announced acquisition of Odds Holdings, Inc., the parent company of OddsJam, on January 1, 2025, as planned and on schedule.

The completion of this acquisition underscores Gambling.com Group’s ability to execute strategic transactions efficiently and without delay. This acquisition expands Gambling.com Group’s footprint in the online gambling ecosystem by adding complementary recurring revenue streams from consumer subscription products and enterprise clients. The Odds Holdings platform, powered by state-of-the-art technology for real-time odds data, strengthens the Company’s position as a leader in the global online gambling ecosystem.

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Revolver Gaming Partners with Blazesoft to Expand in the Social Sweepstakes Market

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Revolver Gaming, a leading developer of premium online slot games, is excited to announce its latest partnership with Blazesoft, a leading provider of online social casinos with sweepstakes elements. This partnership will see Revolver Gaming’s acclaimed portfolio of slot games delivered to Blazesoft’s brands, enriching their offering and providing players with cutting-edge entertainment.

Blazesoft is a well-established leader in the social sweepstakes market with leading brands in Fortune Coins, Zula Casino, Sportzino, Yaycasino.com who deliver engaging and compliant gaming experiences to players. By introducing Revolver Gaming’s innovative titles, Blazesoft strengthens its position as a prominent group operating the largest online social casinos in the U.S. and Canada for players seeking immersive and high-quality content.

As part of the collaboration, players on Blazesoft social gaming platforms will gain access to Revolver’s top-performing titles, including Badlands, Irish Coins, and Thor of Asgard. These games, celebrated for their stunning visuals, unique features, and dynamic gameplay, align perfectly with Blazesoft’s mission to offer exceptional entertainment to its users in North America.

Ryan Lazarus, CEO of Revolver Gaming, commented:
“We’re thrilled to partner with Blazesoft, a standout operator in the social sweepstakes sector. This collaboration highlights our commitment to bringing top-quality games to players in innovative and growing markets. The social sweepstakes space is booming, and Blazesoft’s platforms provide the perfect home for our titles to reach and engage new audiences.”

Yuliya Ivanisova, Chief Commercial Officer at Blazesoft said: “With Blazesoft’s established reputation and Revolver’s innovative content, this collaboration sets the stage for enhanced player experiences and strong market performance.”

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The partnership underscores Revolver Gaming’s dedication to supporting operators in the social sweepstakes gaming industry, a market that continues to experience tremendous growth. With Blazesoft’s established reputation and Revolver’s innovative content, this collaboration sets the stage for enhanced player experiences and strong market performance.

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Terrible’s Mobile Gaming Introduces 5-Card Draw Poker in Nevada

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Renowned for its deliberately different philosophy, JETT/Terrible’s Gaming is now revolutionizing mobile gaming with the launch of Terrible’s Mobile Gaming. Offering Nevadans fast-paced Multi-Player 5 Card Draw Poker on mobile devices statewide, this groundbreaking multiplayer app enables real-money games anytime in Nevada, complete with thrilling features like Royal Flush bonuses of up to $4,500, Four-of-a- Kind payouts of up to $175, and more.

“JETT/Terrible’s Gaming and the Terrible’s brand in general have been making life more convenient for Nevadans for over 65 years. Now, we are excited to bring that same level of convenience to mobile gaming—delivering the excitement of Multi-Player 5 Card Draw Poker directly to our customers, wherever they are, and within the palm of their hand,” said Tim Herbst, President, JETT Gaming & Terrible Herbst Inc.

To celebrate the launch, Terrible’s Mobile Gaming is offering a *deposit match of up to $500 every week. Download the Terrible’s Mobile Gaming app on the App Store and Google Play Store for *details:

In collaboration with Real Gaming, one of Nevada’s pioneering licensed iGaming operators, Terrible’s Mobile Gaming integrates state-of-the-art technology to provide an unparalleled gaming experience across the state.

“Nevada players know that both the JETT Gaming and Terrible’s Gaming brands mean convenience, and that’s exactly what we’ve delivered,” said Lawrence Vaughan, co-founder of Real Gaming. “Players are loving it!”

 

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