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

LRGC Gaming Investors LLC, an affiliate of The Cordish Companies, celebrated the commencement of construction on the first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market and the $270+ Million LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL LOUISIANA, a project that will serve as a regional destination for world-class gaming, dining, entertainment and hotel amenities.

Seneca Gaming Corp. announced Monique Sebastian, an executive with more than two decades of entertainment leadership experience in the gaming industry, has joined the company as executive director of entertainment. Sebastian will oversee the live entertainment schedule for Seneca Gaming Corp., including artist bookings and performances in the Seneca Niagara Event Centre and the Bear’s Den Showroom at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino; the Seneca Allegany Event Centre at Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino; along with outdoor performances at both resorts.

Tangiamo Touch Technology announced that it has received the final jurisdictional certification for Loto-Quebec. This milestone marks a significant achievement for Tangiamo, enabling the installation of the MultiPLAY Roulette gaming tables at Montreal Casino, the largest casino in Canada, and other casinos in the Quebec province.

Cashless payments innovators Koin and Marker Trax, both helmed by CEO Gary Ellis, have hired Mark D. Hemmerle as their chief legal officer. As the two sister companies continue to introduce their groundbreaking cashless technology to more markets and operators around the country, Hemmerle fills a vital need in helping company leaders navigate and advise on important legal and compliance matters. Through two decades of executive leadership and compliance counsel roles with Shift4Payments, Vantiv/Worldpay, Hyatt Grand Victoria Casino and others, he has built a reputation for helping companies align on-the-ground tactics with long-term strategies and implementing effective compliance protocols.

Partnerships

Major League Baseball (MLB), EPIC Global Solutions and Entain Foundation U.S. have partnered to enhance MLB’s efforts to educate players on how to prevent gambling-related harms. EPIC Global Solutions will offer lived experience educational sessions focused on responsible gambling and mental health to Minor League players and other MLB personnel selected by MLB. Entain Foundation U.S. will provide financial and other support to facilitate the sessions delivered by EPIC Global Solutions.

Ultimate Autographs has partnered with Underdog Fantasy, the fastest-growing sports gaming platform, to offer its customers even more ways to play and win on each respective website and platform. The companies will work together to expand the online value of live sports entertainment and sports memorabilia collecting.

The Vegas Golden Knights announced a multi-year partnership with The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. The partnership further solidifies The Venetian Resort’s collective commitment to one of the city’s crown jewels and reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Vegas Golden Knights. Through the partnership, The Venetian Resort will be recognised as an official partner of the Vegas Golden Knights, receiving in-arena branding and named as the presenting sponsor of the VIP Dream Seats at T-Mobile Arena.

Table Trac Inc. has completed a “First of its Kind” integration project with TransAct Technologies, to become the industry’s first CMS to provide a single-wire, On-Demand Printing solution, eliminating the hassle of redundant networking gear or infrastructure.