Gambling in the USA
Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – June 14-20
Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news, new partnerships and compliance updates. Read on and get updated.
Latest News
GameSquare Esports has announced that its subsidiary Code Red Esports has been awarded a contract to provide esports consultancy services to U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association.
BetMGM has launched its mobile sports betting app at Nationals Park. The launch is part of a partnership signed between the operator and Washington Nationals.
Harrah’s has completed the $200 million renovation of its Las Vegas Strip property. Harrah’s Las Vegas now features 2542 redesigned guest rooms, a complete casino floor remodel and two new LED marquees at the north and south entrances.
Brazilian football club Atlético Mineiro is going to launch $GALO Fan Token in partnership with Chiliz – the creators of Fan Tokens and the Socios.com fan engagement platform.
Bally’s Corporation has announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Jumer’s Casino & Hotel from Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment. The total purchase price was $120 million.
Aristocrat and Seminole Gaming have launched a new $1 million Dragon Link high-limit progressive jackpot. The Dragon Link $1 million progressive jackpot is found exclusively at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa.
Yield Guild Games, a decentralised gaming guild of players and investors who generate yield from NFT-based games, has announced that it has raised a $4M Series A investment led by BITKRAFT Ventures.
The Entain Foundation US, a not-for-profit dedicated to responsible gambling funded by Entain, has launched a new responsible gambling app named “Gamble Responsibly America”.
Alexis Ohanian, the co-founder of Reddit, is leading a $4 million seed-funding round for the sports-betting startup Wagr, an app looking to wed social media with a fast-growing corner of the gambling market.
Jackpot Digital has announced additional terms of a proposed strategic reorganisation of its business by way of a spin-out of its online gaming software assets to a newly incorporated subsidiary of Jackpot (Spinco).
Partnerships
Crane Payment Innovations has entered into a partnership with Viejas Casino and Resort in Alpine, CA. Viejas players can now employ mobile payment methods as a result of the casino’s decision to upgrade their entire slot floor with SC AdvanceTM banknote validators and Easitrax Connect software.
PointsBet Maryland LLC has announced its plans to enter the recently legalised Maryland sports betting market through an exclusive deal with Riverboat on-the-Potomac.
Brazilian football club Palmeiras has entered into a sponsorship deal with the online gambling operator Dafabet. The deal will run until the end of 2021 and see Dafabet become the first official partner of Palmeiras within the sports betting category.
Compliance Updates
The Washington State Gambling Commission has unanimously approved sports wagering compact amendments for fifteen federally recognised Tribes at its public meeting held on June 10.
The Louisiana State Legislature has approved the legislation establishing a licensing framework for retail and online sports betting.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved six consent agreements between the PGCB’s Office of Enforcement Counsel and license holders resulting in a total of $284,000 in fines along with two non-monetary enforcements.
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Spinomenal, the leading iGaming content provider, has made its US debut after launching an exciting collaboration with a leading operator in the state of New Jersey, and is anticipating many more valuable collaborations with top tier online casinos.
Following impressive growth rates, Spinomenal is making a major move into the New Jersey iGaming market, marking a key step in its global expansion. By entering this crucial U.S. region, Spinomenal will bring its innovative games to a new audience, strengthening its presence and leadership in the iGaming industry.
Spinomenal’s specially selected titles will be going live via Pariplay’s Fusion aggregation platform in the New Jersey market. Some of the outstanding titles being made available for NJ players are Demi Gods II, Majestic Wild Buffalo and Kitsune’s Scrolls.
This marks a major milestone in Spinomenal’s strategic expansion plan, as this debut establishes the company’s initial presence within the New Jersey market, with further growth anticipated across the US iGaming ecosystem. This move underscores Spinomenal’s commitment to expanding its global footprint and further solidifying its position as a leader in the online casino industry.
Lior Shvartz, CEO for Spinomenal commented: “After a decade of establishing and positioning Spinomenal as a leading provider in the iGaming industry, we have now taken a big leap and will provide our exciting content to the esteemed New Jersey audience. We are highly optimistic about entering this prominent market, following the process of obtaining approval from the DGE.”
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The Mechoopda Indian Tribe has announced that the Mechoopda Economic Gaming Authority (MEGA) Board has made the decision to suspend operations at Mechoopda Casino. The final day of operations will be Friday, January 31, 2025.
The Mechoopda Casino says this decision comes after months of deliberation and efforts to address the various challenges affecting the casino’s operations.
Dennis Ramirez, Tribal Chairman of the Mechoopda Indian Tribe, said: “Suspending operations at the Casino is a heart-wrenching decision that affects not only our Tribe but also our valued employees, customers, and the surrounding community. While this chapter is closing, our commitment to the Casino’s long-term vision remains steadfast. For over 25 years, this project has been a cornerstone of our economic development goals, and we will continue to work toward its future reopening.”
The Tribe is taking steps to support both its employees and community partners during this transition period:
Employee Support: The Tribe is committed to offering resources and guidance to assist team members through this difficult time.
Remaining Open Until January 31: The Casino will remain open through its final day of operation, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy the remaining days of service.
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Compliance Updates5 days ago
The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission Appoints Mark Rutherford as its New Chief Executive Officer
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Canada6 days ago
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BMM Testlabs5 days ago
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Golden Nugget Atlantic City3 days ago
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Asia4 days ago
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