Gambling in the USA
Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – June 12-18
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
Jackpocket has appointed Kelly Gillease as a senior advisor to its board of directors. Stepping into this role, Gillease will work with Jackpocket’s board and executive team to help guide the company’s short and long-term marketing goals as it continues its rapid growth and product expansion. Gillease brings over 20 years of experience driving strategic growth and scale at consumer startups, including StudyBlue, TripAdvisor and Viator.
eCOGRA has announced its recent authorisation by the Connecticut State Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Gaming Division to offer its comprehensive range of services in Connecticut. This milestone brings eCOGRA’s total number of U.S. Jurisdictions to six, and its total number of global jurisdictions to 36, cementing its position as a market leader in providing independent testing, inspection and certification services to the online gambling industry.
GMA Consulting has announced that Josh Swissman, a Founding Partner and Managing Director, has been selected as the G2E Education Chair for Global Gaming Expo 2023. Swissman will oversee the programming and execution of G2E’s four-day education programme from October 9 to 12 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, NV.
International Game Technology PLC announced it successfully launched a compelling new, ten-game set for Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC). AGLC and IGT started the official rollout of the new game set in April 2023 and will continue until more than 2600 of AGLC’s legacy Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs) are replaced with modern, high-performing IGT CrystalDual 27 VLTs featuring this new, in-demand game content.
Tiidal Gaming Group Corp. announced the completion of the sale of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Tiidal Gaming NZ Limited (Sportsflare), to Entain Holdings (UK) Limited (Entain), for gross proceeds of C$13,250,000 (the Purchase Price), subject to standard transaction adjustments.
Partnerships
In celebration of being in Las Vegas for two years, Mohegan Casino Las Vegas inside Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, has partnered with Virgin Voyages to give new Momentum Rewards Members the ability to play and earn a Virgin Voyages cruise on their first visit. Momentum is Mohegan’s exclusive rewards programme. The more a guest plays, the faster they will elevate their Status Level, and the higher the status, the more amazing benefits the guest will earn at the casino’s nearly 650 slot machines and 50 table games.
The Seneca Nation has reached an agreement in principle with New York State for a new 20-year casino gaming compact. The Nation’s current compact, signed in 2002, is set to expire on December 9 of this year. The Nation signed its current compact agreement with New York State in August 2002, opening the door to an unprecedented wave of private investment and job creation in Western New York.
IGT Global Solutions Corporation, a subsidiary of International Game Technology, and Scientific Games LLC announced that they, along with local partner SAGA Consultoria e Representações Comerciais e Empresariais (SAGA), have formed a consortium and executed a concession agreement with the Minas Gerais State Lottery (LEMG) to operate an instant and passive lottery in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Compliance
BMM Innovation Group confirms SBC Summit Americas 2026 presence
BMM Testlabs, BIG Cyber and RG24seven Virtual Training will exhibit at Booth 730 in Fort Lauderdale, June 9-11.
BMM Innovation Group (BMM) said it will attend SBC Summit Americas 2026, running June 9-11 at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The company will exhibit at Booth No. 730, presenting its testing and certification, cybersecurity, and compliance-focused training services for North America and Latin America through its brands BMM Testlabs, BIG Cyber, and RG24seven Virtual Training. BMM said its team on-site will include multilingual business development staff supporting English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
BMM’s International iGaming Leader, María Romero de Alba, said, “SBC Summit Americas is one of the most important gatherings for the gaming industry across North and Latin America, and we’re excited to bring the BMM World Tour to Fort Lauderdale. As iGaming continues to grow across the region, BMM is helping suppliers expand into new markets with trusted compliance, cybersecurity, and training solutions.”
Separately, BMM said it has been shortlisted for “Compliance Solution of the Year” at the SBC Awards Americas 2026, scheduled for June 10 alongside the conference.
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Gambling in the USA
BMM INNOVATION GROUP BRINGS THE WORLD TOUR TO SBC SUMMIT AMERICAS JUNE 9-11 IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
BMM Innovation Group (“BMM”, “BIG Group”, or “BIG”), a global technology company providing compliance testing, cybersecurity, and training solutions for the regulated global gaming industry, today announced its participation in the SBC Summit Americas 2026 June 9-11 at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
BIG will exhibit in Booth No. 730, where the Company will showcase its leading testing, certification, cybersecurity, and training solutions for North America and Latin America.
In Latin America, BMM plays a leading role in gaming testing and certification, with offices in Argentina, Brazil, and Peru. In North America, the Company supports the growing iGaming and sports betting market with its full portfolio of testing, certification, cybersecurity, and compliance-grade training solutions.
Representing BIG’s global brands, BMM Testlabs, BIG Cyber, and RG24seven Virtual Training, the team will feature multilingual business development experts speaking English, Spanish, and Portuguese to support suppliers, operators, and regulators across the Americas.
Attendees visiting the Company’s Booth No. 730 can learn more about BMM’s expert testing and certification services, cybersecurity solutions, and compliance-grade virtual training designed to help gaming companies launch faster, stay secure, and meet regulatory requirements across global markets.
BMM’s International iGaming Leader, María Romero de Alba, said, “SBC Summit Americas is one of the most important gatherings for the gaming industry across North and Latin America, and we’re excited to bring the BMM World Tour to Fort Lauderdale. As iGaming continues to grow across the region, BMM is helping suppliers expand into new markets with trusted compliance, cybersecurity, and training solutions.”
BMM Innovation Group has also been shortlisted for “Compliance Solution of the Year” at the SBC Awards Americas 2026, which will be held June 10 in conjunction with the conference.
To book a meeting with the BIG team at SBC Summit Americas 2026, visit BMM World Tour.
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executive-moves
Yaspa hires Justin Fears as US Director, Enterprise Sales
Yaspa has appointed US fintech and gaming executive Justin Fears as US Director, Enterprise Sales, as the company pushes further into North America. The company said Fears will be based in its Atlanta office and will lead strategic commercial growth across the region.
Yaspa said Fears will focus on working with gaming operators to modernise payment experiences using real-time bank payments and transaction intelligence, and will work with its US and global commercial leadership teams to scale partnerships and adoption.
Fears brings more than 18 years of experience across payments, fintech, SaaS, and AML compliance in the gaming sector, according to Yaspa. His previous roles include senior positions at Kinectify, First Data Corporation, Glory Global Solutions, DiTronics Financial Services, NEXGEN Technology, and CASINOMONEY. Yaspa also noted he is a United States Air Force veteran.
James Neville, CEO of Yaspa, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Justin to the team as we accelerate our footprint in the US market. His deep operational understanding of gaming-focused financial infrastructure, compliance technologies, and enterprise sales leadership makes him an incredible asset. Justin’s appointment further strengthens our local team and underscores our commitment to helping North American operators lower costs, reduce fraud, and elevate the player experience through open banking.”
Fears said: “I’m excited to join Yaspa at such an important stage in the company’s growth journey. The combination of open banking, innovative payment solutions, and intelligent transaction data represents a significant opportunity within the US iGaming market, particularly as operators continue to prioritise player experience, fraud reduction, and payment efficiency. Yaspa has built an innovative platform uniquely positioned to support the evolving needs of regulated operators, and I look forward to helping expand the company’s presence and strategic partnerships across the US.”
Yaspa said it was named winner of the Real-Time Payments Innovation award at the 2025 Payments Awards and was included in the CB Insights Top 100 Fintechs list in the past 12 months. The company also referenced a $12m investment round in July led by Discerning Capital, and said it has opened a new Atlanta office and a tech hub in Leeds, UK, in August 2025.
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