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.

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Sandy’s Racing & Gaming, the newest gaming and entertainment location for Eastern Kentucky, opened its doors to visitors. With nearly 700 historical horse racing games, two performance stages and a BetMGM Race & Sportsbook, the 75,000 square-foot facility is unlike anything else in the area.

The PGA Tour announced that it has suspended two players on the Korn Ferry Tour for violating the Integrity Programme. In an emailed statement, the tour said Vince India and Jake Staiano placed bets on PGA Tour competitions, though did not bet on tournaments in which they were participants.

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The three Detroit casinos reported $101.6 million in monthly aggregate revenue for the month of September 2023, of which $100 million was generated from table games and slots, and $1.6 million from retail sports betting.

JCM Global has installed its Digital Signage Solutions in the new Caesars Sportsbook at Harrah’s Philadelphia. JCM installed its DSS TV PRO that stretches an amazing 23’ 7” wide and an incredible 13’3” high for an all-encompassing viewing experience like none other. The configuration allows for one large screen playing a single game or for four or six windows, each playing separate sports content, all shown in an astounding 281 trillion colours.

Gaming Laboratories International announced that April Augustine, Director of Marketing, has been named to PR Daily’s Top Women in Marketing Awards List for 2023 in the Tech/Digital Marketers category. Augustine was chosen against a wide pool of nominees to receive recognition in the Tech/Digital Marketers category for her influential work.

Partnerships

BetMGM announced the renewal of its strategic partnership agreement with the Philadelphia 76ers. Under the agreement, BetMGM will continue as an Official Sports Betting Partner of the team. The multi-year extension includes the addition of BetMGM VIP fan experiences and watch parties, in-market odds boosts and increased courtside signage at Wells Fargo Centre.

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International Game Technology announced that its subsidiary, IGT Global Solutions Corporation, has extended its two contracts with the Kentucky Lottery Corporation until 2036. Under the terms of the new extensions, IGT will upgrade the Kentucky Lottery’s central system to IGT’s high-performing Aurora platform, deliver new point-of-sale hardware for 3400 lottery retailers across the State and deploy an upgraded iLottery system that includes cloud integration.

Playtech, the world’s leading gambling technology company, has signed a new deal with the premier online gaming company in North America, FanDuel, launching branded Live Casino content on their Canadian platform. The deal is a key milestone for both companies, as FanDuel solidifies its position as a premium provider of online casino experiences and builds its Live Casino offering in Canada and Playtech continues its expansion across North America.

Aegis Brands has announced that St. Louis Bar & Grill has unveiled Wings and Wagers with an exclusive, multi-year partnership with premier Canadian digital sportsbook and casino, Sports Interaction. The innovative partnership marks the first alignment of its kind between a Canadian restaurant chain and a leader in Canadian online betting. St. Louis guests across Ontario can now access customised betting options through the Sports Interaction app.