Gambling in the USA
Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – September 20-26

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 new appointments. Read on and get updated.
Latest News
ZK International Group has announced that it has made an additional investment of $10M in Maximbet.com (Maximbet), increasing its ownership stake in the rapidly-growing sports betting and casino operator to 15.73%.
Caleta Gaming has announced that its full portfolio is live at Playbonds. Players now have access to Caleta’s video bingos, kenos, slots, scratchcards and lotto games, including Halloween family games like Halloween Bingo, Halloween Raspadinha and Halloween Keno.
EmuCasino has launched a new sister site, EddyVegas, to serve the Canadian market. The new site has drawn inspiration from the famed Las Vegas strip. EddyVegas has been designed based on Las Vegas strip aesthetics and graphics.
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A team Flamengo in partnership with Chiliz, the leading global blockchain providers for the sports and entertainment industry, have announced that they will launch a $MENGO Fan Token on the Socios.com app.
Payments platform PayNearMe has announced that it has been approved by the Arizona Department of Gaming to provide its services to licensed operators in the state.
EPIC Risk Management has launched a U.S. subsidiary in the state of Delaware. The new headquarters of EPIC Risk Management in the US will service both the U.S. and Canadian territories and will be a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC), codifying its commitment to reducing gambling-related harm in the US as a commercially sustainable but socially driven business.
New Partnerships
LSU Athletics and Caesars Entertainment announced a multi-year partnership to make Caesars Sportsbook the exclusive gaming and sportsbook partner of the Louisiana State University athletics department.
WynnBET has become the Official Sportsbook Partner of the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts. As per the deal, Lucas Oil Stadium’s West Club will be re-named the WynnBET Club, featuring a 21+ only sports bar environment in the upstairs club level, as well as a WynnBET VIP area.
Tipico has entered into a partnership with display screen provider TVM DOOH that will see its odds and content appear on screens in restaurants and bars in Colorado and New Jersey. TVM DOOH is the largest display screen network in restaurants and bars across the US.
Rush Street Interactive, a Chicago-based gaming and betting company which operates the BetRivers, PlaySugarhouse and RushBet sportsbook brands, has become the Official Sports Betting Partner of Magic City Jai-Alai.
Pragmatic Play has launched various verticals in Peru with Apuesta Total. The operator will be able to enjoy Pragmatic Play’s collection of Live Casino, Virtual Sports and Slot titles, including the latest video slot Chilli Heat Megaways.
New Appointments
PointsBet has appointed Jeff Gamble as its new Vice President of Creative.
Sportradar has announced that Michael Jordan, NBA legend and early Sportradar investor, will serve as a special advisor to Sportradar’s Board of Directors.
Scientific Games Corporation has announced the appointment of Connie James as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary, effective October 15.
Complexity Gaming, one of North America’s most elite and longest-standing esports organisations, has announced that TimTheTatman, one of the most popular esports personalities with more than 18 million social followers, has joined Complexity.
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NYC Mayoral Front-runner Zohran Mamdani Says He Won’t Oppose Casino Development

As a state lawmaker, Zohran Mamdani generally opposed plans to open full-scale casinos in New York City. In June, when he walked past a billboard showing betting markets for the city mayor’s race, he even quipped that “gambling is haram,” an Arabic word meaning forbidden.
But on Wednesday, Mr. Mamdani said that he did not intend to use his newfound political clout as the Democratic mayoral nominee and the race’s front-runner to try to stop the arrival of casinos that are widely considered a fait accompli.
Speaking alongside the leader of a union pushing the gambling expansion, Mr. Mamdani told reporters that while he still had doubts about the casinos backed by corporate giants, he respected the views of state voters who had approved the downstate gambling expansion more than a decade ago.
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Better Business Bureau
Better Business Bureau Reports Increase in Online Gambling Complaints

According to research from Better Business Bureau (BBB), the illegal online gambling market is nearly four times bigger than the legal online gambling industry; $402 billion to $103 billion (estimates from Researchandmarkets.com and the American Gaming Association, respectively).
The BBB says it has received almost 200 scam reports and more than 10,000 business complaints related to online gambling and gaming since 2022. Some scam reports involved theft, while complaints showed a pattern of unclear terms and consumer misunderstandings. In some cases, consumers lost tens of thousands of dollars.
Here are some common questions with answers from the BBB regarding online gambling:
What red flags should I look out for if using gambling or gaming services?
Big promises around payouts and tempting ads without details are common. Many people aren’t aware the people they are dealing with are in countries overseas. People should also be leery of sweepstakes-style games, payment through cryptocurrency and typos in names.
How can I avoid issues with gambling or gaming companies?
Read your state and provincial laws. There are many different laws for online gambling, depending on where you live.
Check for proper licensure. Even if your state allows gambling, it may have a limited list of allowed websites. Check with your state’s gaming agency to see who is licensed.
Read the fine print. The reality of how winning and withdrawal works may be different than your first impression on a website. Check out the details of a specific service and fully understand how they work before sending them any money.
Even legitimate websites may freeze winnings. There are many reasons why a casino or sportsbook might freeze winnings, even if the money is rightfully yours. Know what actions to take if your account is frozen.
Visit BBB.org to check out a business or register a complaint and BBB.org/ScamTracker to report a scam.
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Gambling in the USA
Scientific Games Wins Three 2025 International Business Awards for Supply Chain Sustainability and Technology Innovation

Global Lottery Technology Supplier Wins Sustainable Supply Chain Gold Award for National Logistics Centre in UK Serving The National Lottery
Scientific Games has been honored with three prestigious accolades in the 2025 International Business Awards, recognizing the company’s leadership in supply chain sustainability and cutting-edge lottery technology solutions.
The global lottery company earned the Gold Award for Sustainable Supply Chain for its National Logistics Centre in Warrington, UK serving The National Lottery’s vast network of 40,000+ retailers as a partner to Allwyn UK. Opened in February 2024 to support Allwyn on its journey of building a net zero National Lottery, the 92,000-square-foot facility integrates advanced, technology-driven sustainability practices, including AI-powered demand forecasting and inventory management technology, dynamic routing to minimize emissions, fully electric internal transport and zero-waste operations.
Scientific Games also received two Bronze Award recognitions in the 2025 International Business Awards:
- Achievement in Product Innovation for SCiQ, Scientific Games’ cutting-edge ecosystem that is transforming the way instant games are sold and managed. SCiQ delivers advanced inventory control, strengthened security and real-time sales data, providing retailers, lotteries and players with a smarter, more secure instant game experience.
- Emerging Technology Solution for PlayCentral Powered by SCiQ, which integrates the company’s groundbreaking SCiQ retail ecosystem into PlayCentral HD self-service vending machines, delivering unmatched inventory control, enhanced game security and operational efficiency.
“These honors reflect the dedication of our global teams to delivering both environmental leadership and unmatched retail innovation for our lottery partners,” said Pat McHugh, CEO of Scientific Games. “From transforming the sustainability of our supply chain in partnership with Allwyn in the UK to advancing the future of instant game retailing worldwide, we’re committed to creating positive impact for our customers, players and the communities they serve.”
More than 3,600 nominations from organizations in over 60 nations were evaluated by more than 300 professionals worldwide in this year’s IBAs.
Earlier this year, Scientific Games received two Gold Annual American Business Awards for SCiQ and PlayCentral Powered by SCiQ, in the Operations Management Solutions and Emerging Technology categories, respectively.
With operations on five continents, Scientific Games provides retail and digital games, technology, analytics and services to 150 lotteries in 50 countries worldwide.
PlayCentral HD® and SCiQ® are registered trademarks of Scientific Games. ©2025 Scientific Games, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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