Caesars Entertainment
IGT Appoints Joe Asher as President of Sports Betting
International Game Technology (IGT) has appointed Joe Asher as President of Sports Betting, effective October 1, 2021.
Reporting to Enrico Drago, IGT CEO Digital & Betting, Asher will lead the ongoing expansion of the IGT PlaySports sports betting business in North American markets.
“The PlaySports sports betting solution is among the most widely used in the US, powering approximately 50 U.S. sportsbooks for 20 customers across 18 states. We expect continued growth in our PlaySports business, and Joe Asher’s knowledge, experience, network and vision for sports betting are key ingredients to boosting our future success,” Enrico Drago, IGT CEO Digital & Betting, said.
Asher joins IGT having recently served as CEO of William Hill US. He held this position from 2012, when the business was created, until it was sold to Caesars Entertainment Inc. in April 2021. Asher joined William Hill when it acquired Brandywine Bookmaking, a company he created as a start-up in 2008.
“I’m really excited to join Enrico Drago and the IGT PlaySports team to help this business reach new heights for our customers and our shareholders. This is a unique moment in the North American gaming industry as sports betting is expanding rapidly and opportunities abound. I have some background working in partnership with PlaySports and I look forward to working with our team to further enhance our technology and trading capabilities to serve our existing and future customers,” Joe Asher, IGT President of Sports Betting, said.
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Aristocrat Interactive
Caesars Launches Aristocrat’s Online Slot Titles in West Virginia
Caesars Entertainment has become the first online casino operator to launch a beloved suite of online slot titles from Aristocrat Interactive. The debut lineup is now live in West Virginia across Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino, and Horseshoe Online Casino, solidifying Caesars’ position as a leader in bringing well-known land-based brands to regulated iGaming markets.
The initial exclusive rollout features standout Aristocrat titles, including 5 Dragons, Fu Dai Lian Lian Panda, and Super Mouse Grand. With these games now live, Caesars will continue to expand its West Virginia catalogue with the addition of other popular Aristocrat Interactive releases, including Mo’ Mummy and Buffalo, two of the most iconic slot franchises on casino floors across North America, as well as coordinate targeted promotions and Caesars Rewards experiences for eligible players.
“So many of our players have discovered Aristocrat’s titles while visiting our resorts in Las Vegas or traveling to other Caesars destinations and we are excited to be the first to bring that same experience online in West Virginia. With these popular titles now live on our platforms, players can enjoy the games they know and love with the rewards and reliability they expect from Caesars,” said Matthew Sunderland, Senior Vice President and Chief iGaming Officer at Caesars Digital.
“Caesars has been an important partner in bringing our content to players across the country and we are excited to see this portfolio now live in West Virginia. Expanding access through Caesars’ platforms allows us to reach more players in a way that feels both familiar and fresh,” said Dylan Slaney, CEO at Aristocrat Interactive.
The launch reflects Caesars’ ongoing strategy of providing industry-leading gameplay options to players across all approved jurisdictions through collaboration with top-tier game studios. Aristocrat titles are now available on Caesars’ premier online casino platforms, including Caesars Palace Online Casino, Horseshoe Online Casino, and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino.
While the Aristocrat titles are exclusive to Caesars’ online platforms in West Virginia, Caesars’ online casino platforms are accessible on iOS, Android and desktop for players 21 and older in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Ontario, Canada. These platforms offer an elevated online casino experience with exclusive Caesars-branded games, high-limit slots, private live dealer tables, linked progressive jackpots, poker, and roulette variations and more.
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Caesars Entertainment
The Resort at Summerlin to Open New Caesars Sportsbook
Caesars Entertainment and The Resort at Summerlin will celebrate the official grand opening of Caesars Race & Sportsbook at The Resort at Summerlin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and ceremonial first bet on Tuesday, 3 March.
The event will feature former Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Deryk Engelland, along with remarks from Eric Hession, President of Caesars Digital, and Michelle McHugh, Vice President and General Manager of The Resort at Summerlin. Following the opening, there will also be a special VGK Watch Party inside the new sportsbook for the 4 p.m. Golden Knights game with special giveaways and promotional offers for sports fans.
Caesars Race & Sportsbook at The Resort at Summerlin is the first Caesars Sportsbook location to open in Summerlin.
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Andrzej Hyla Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan
Wazdan strengthens US footprint with launch on Caesars Entertainment’s online casino platforms in West Virginia
Wazdan today announced it has strengthened its North American presence with a new launch in West Virginia across Caesars Entertainment’s marquee online casino platforms, including Caesars Palace Online Casino, Horseshoe Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino.
Facilitated by the Light & Wonder aggregation platform, the collaboration sees Wazdan titles go live on Caesars’ online gaming platforms serving players across the Mountain State.
West Virginia players can now access a selection of Wazdan’s top-performing releases, including 9 Coins
Grand Gold Edition, Magic Spins
and Hot Slot
: 777 Crown, alongside the supplier’s signature engagement-boosting mechanics such as Cash Infinity
, Hold the Jackpot and Sticky to Infinity
, with each designed to elevate entertainment and deliver measurable growth for operators.
The latest expansion marks another key step for Wazdan in North America, following successful deployments across Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and earlier entries into West Virginia.
Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said: “Launching with Caesars Entertainment in West Virginia is a fantastic achievement for our team and a pivotal moment in our US strategy.
“Caesars is one of the most recognisable names in gaming and bringing our top titles to their online casino brands, via Light & Wonder, allows us to further broaden our reach while delivering the innovative experiences players have come to expect from Wazdan.”
Ricardo Cornejo Rivas, Vice President of Online Gaming at Caesars Digital, said: “Introducing Wazdan’s popular slot titles to our online casino players in West Virginia furthers our continued commitment to providing the best possible user experience.
“This addition expands our library of premium titles, which we look forward to offering across our online casino platforms in the Mountain State.”
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