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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – November 1-7

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4 years ago

November 9, 2021

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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 and new partnerships. Read on and get updated.

Latest News

Millonarios FC, in partnership with Chiliz, the leading blockchain provider for the sports and entertainment industry, have announced that they will launch $MFC Fan Token on the Socios.com app.

Bally’s Corporation has submitted a proposal to the City of Chicago to develop and operate the $1.6 billion Bally’s Chicago, a world-class entertainment destination resort.

Unibet has announced the addition of a new exclusive casino game for Pennsylvania players. The new interactive, real-time, Steelers-branded casino streaming solution is launched through the partnership with Pittsburgh Steelers.

Gaming Realms PLC has been granted a full iGaming Supplier Licence in Michigan. The grant follows the allocation of a provisional license by the state regulator in January of this year.

The Osage Nation has announced plans to develop a new entertainment district at the Lake of the Ozarks, in Missouri. The development will include a casino, hotel, restaurant and entertainment facilities.

Genius Sports Limited has announced that it has been certified by the State of Louisiana Gaming Control Board as Sports Wagering Service Provider for an initial six months. Genius Sports is currently awaiting its full license authorisation.

Caesars Entertainment has reported revenue of $2.7bn for the third quarter of 2021, a 93% increase from the prior-year period. Las Vegas operations represented $1.01bn of the total revenue, with Regional representing $1.49bn.

Tipico, a global sportsbook operator, has launched its online casino product in the New Jersey market. Following the successful debut of the multi-state Tipico Sportsbook platform in New Jersey and Colorado earlier this year, this launch marks the second product in the proprietary suite developed in-house for the US market by Tipico USA Technology.

Caesars Entertainment continues to lead the gaming industry in customer loyalty as its legendary loyalty programme Caesars Rewards is honored as the best of its kind by both gaming industry peers and Caesars Rewards members and guests.

Partnerships

Chilean horse racing content provider ElTurf has entered into a new agreement with PA Betting Services to expand its reach into global fixed odds and pari-mutuel markets.

PointsBet, a premier global online gaming operator and the official sports betting partner of NBC Sports, has announced a partnership with NFL and college football analyst Chris Simms to create unique and authentic betting content for distribution across NBC Sports and PointsBet platforms.

International Game Technology has announced that it has expanded its sports betting market opportunities in Puerto Rico via a multi-year PlaySports technology and services agreement with The Stadium LLC.

WynnBET has announced that it has partnered with Delaware North to obtain market access in West Virginia for online sportsbook and casino operations.

iHeartMedia and DraftKings have announced a multi-year strategic relationship, making DraftKings the official odds supplier for iHeartMedia’s broadcast, digital, podcast, and social platforms.

The National Football League (NFL) and Aristocrat Gaming have signed an exclusive multi-year slot machine licensing agreement.

SuperBook Sports has entered into a new sponsorship agreement with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) athlete Michael Chandler. The agreement marks the first time that SuperBook Sports has signed a marketing agreement with an active professional athlete.

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IGT Games Deliver Giant Million-Dollar-Plus Jackpots in January

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3 days ago

February 25, 2026

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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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Scientific Games Appoints Rich Wasserman as Senior Vice President of Product Engineering

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4 days ago

February 24, 2026

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Scientific Games has appointed Rich Wasserman as Senior Vice President of Product Engineering, reinforcing its commitment to advancing lottery systems technology and digital innovation.

Based in Atlanta, the global lottery provider continues to expand its technology leadership as one of the fastest-growing suppliers of retail and digital lottery solutions worldwide.

Leadership Experience from Amazon, Facebook and Stitch Fix

Wasserman brings more than 20 years of experience leading engineering, data science and product teams across high-performance technology platforms.

He previously held senior leadership roles at:

Amazon
Facebook
Stitch Fix

At Stitch Fix, he served as Vice President of Engineering and Data Science, leading automation, AI-driven systems and platform optimization initiatives. Wasserman holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and a Computer Science degree from the University at Buffalo.

Driving Innovation Across Global Lottery Platforms

In his new role, Wasserman will oversee Product Engineering across Scientific Games’ global portfolio serving more than 150 government-regulated lotteries. His responsibilities include advancing:

Retail lottery systems
Digital lottery platforms
Hardware and software innovation
Data analytics and AI capabilities
Consumer engagement technologies

CEO Pat McHugh stated that Wasserman’s experience scaling AI-powered platforms at world-class technology firms will help accelerate innovation and deliver next-generation lottery solutions focused on sustainable growth.

Strengthening Lottery Technology Leadership

Scientific Games continues to invest in technology, analytics and digital transformation to enhance consumer experiences across retail and online lottery channels. The appointment underscores the company’s strategy to integrate advanced analytics and machine learning into its global lottery ecosystem.

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Scientific Games Appoints Rich Wasserman as Senior Vice President of Product Engineering

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4 days ago

February 24, 2026

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Former Amazon, Facebook and Stitch Fix Exec to Lead Product Engineering for Global Lottery Provider

Scientific Games has named Rich Wasserman as Senior Vice President of Product Engineering. Wasserman brings more than 20 years of experience leading global engineering, data science and product organizations across complex, high-performance technology platforms.

As the industry’s fastest-growing lottery systems technology provider, Scientific Games continues to invest in technology and talent to deliver seamless consumer experiences across lottery retail and digital channels.

Wasserman previously held senior leadership roles at Amazon and Facebook, where he led large-scale systems powered by advanced analytics and machine learning. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Engineering and Data Science at Stitch Fix, leading integrated teams focused on automation and platform optimization. Wasserman holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and a degree in Computer Science from the University at Buffalo.

In his new role, Wasserman will lead Product Engineering across Scientific Games’ global product portfolio serving government-regulated lotteries, advancing hardware and software platforms to accelerate innovation, expand analytics capabilities and consumer-engagement to deliver long-term value for lottery customers worldwide.

“We’re excited to add Rich’s deep technical expertise scaling innovative, AI-driven platforms at world-class organizations to further strengthen Scientific Games’ technology leadership,” said Pat McHugh, Chief Executive Officer of Scientific Games. “As we continue investing in innovation and analytics across retail and digital lottery solutions, his experience and leadership will help us deliver the next generation of high-performance products that drive sustainable growth for our lottery customers worldwide.”

Scientific Games serves more than 150 lotteries globally with a comprehensive portfolio of retail systems, digital platforms, instant games and analytics solutions.

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