Gambling in the USA
Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – August 7-13
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
WynnBET announced that six of its states are now available on the new WynnBET app. The new multi-state platform replaces existing state specific apps, bringing players several improved features including faster deposits and withdrawals, one app and login across all states, a travelling wallet, more sports markets and more casino games.
Splash Sports, the new peer-to-peer real money gaming platform from the makers of RunYourPool (RYP) and Office Football Pool (OFP), announced it is live in 33 states across the country, including Florida, Texas and California. Now, friends and groups in these states can use Splash to organise Survivor, PickX and/or Daily Fantasy contests in accordance with state regulations.
Wynn Resorts announced the appointment of Paul Liu as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. Liu is an Independent Director and a Class I member of the Board. Liu brings to the Company significant professional experience in entertainment, hospitality and financial services both in China and the Asia Pacific region. His track record and perspective on creating guest experiences in the luxury and hospitality fields, as well as his unique understanding of business talent in the Asia Pacific market, will be a significant contribution to the Company and will offer an important perspective to the Wynn Board of Directors.
Partnerships
Betway has announced the addition of the National Bank Open presented by Rogers in Toronto to their portfolio of global tennis sponsorships, becoming the Official Betting Partner of the competition.
Nuvei Corporation announced that it has been selected by 888, a leading global iGaming operator, to boost its card acquiring and local payment method capabilities to accelerate its growth in the large and expanding U.S. iGaming landscape. 888 is leveraging Nuvei’s superior technology platform, extensive acquiring reach, instant bank-to-bank payments and deep knowledge of regulated iGaming markets to maximise payments acceptance and optimise its risk management.
Pragmatic Play is continuing to strengthen its foothold in the Latin American market after going live with Brazilian operator Betsul. As part of the deal, Pragmatic Play’s portfolio of slots is available on the operator’s site, bringing over 300 titles to the platform including new releases such as The Knight King and Gods of Giza, alongside award-winning favourites such as Gates of Olympus.
BetMGM and Revolutionary Racing Kentucky announced a new market access agreement allowing BetMGM to bring its online and retail sports betting platform to Kentucky once legalised sports betting launches. The companies also will open a retail BetMGM Sportsbook at Sandy’s Racing & Gaming.
JCM Global has installed three massive exterior digital signs at Tachi Palace Casino Resort, bringing brilliant, LED illumination to the resort’s renovated exterior front entrance. The JCM Digital Signage Solutions team installed three exterior Mitsubishi 10mm XL Series displays, each measuring 9.5 feet wide by a towering 22 feet high. The signage will showcase eye-catching creative content that beautifies the entrance and welcomes guests. The entrance remodel is one of several construction enhancement projects nearing completion as part of Tachi Palace’s 40-year celebration and continues a long-term relationship between Tachi Palace and JCM.