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

NHRA announced an exciting and landmark step forward for the company with the launch of PlayNHRA, an innovative new initiative that will provide fans opportunities to engage in fantasy games, gaming, and betting for NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series events. As part of PlayNHRA, NHRA’s partnerships with leading sports books and fantasy sports providers will enable fans to sign up for free and legally wager on national events and other outcomes in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.

The Miccosukee Casino & Resort is preparing to unveil a new and exclusive smoking casino section. The venue, located in the northwest corner of the property, is tailored for casino-goers who prefer to smoke while playing their favourite slots in a comfortable and refined indoor ambiance featuring 20-foot-tall ceilings.

Greenlite Ventures Inc. has announced the signing of an Acquisition Agreement with No Limit Technology Holdings Inc. (NLTH), an emerging powerhouse in the Sports Betting arena. The Agreement is scheduled to be finalised following a 30–45-day due diligence period.

The Commerce Casino & Hotel has announced Jamie Gold as the Team Captain/Coach for The Commerce Casino & Hotel’s very own professional poker team for the upcoming WSOP 2023/2024 circuit in Los Angeles, as well as the 100 million dollar WSOP Main Event in Las Vegas this July. Gold, an iconic figure in the world of poker, brings his legendary expertise and wisdom to lead the team to victory.

Quick Custom Intelligence, a leading provider of innovative solutions for the gaming industry, has announced a significant milestone in its journey. With immense dedication to research and development (R&D) and a steadfast commitment to customer satisfaction, QCI has expanded its presence in Nevada to over 75 sites. This achievement underscores QCI’s position as a trusted partner in the gaming community.

Michigan commercial and tribal operators reported a combined $234.8 million total internet gaming (iGaming) gross receipts and gross sports betting receipts in April. Gross receipts decreased 8.7% compared to last month.

Partnerships

International Game Technology announced that its IGT PlaySports Trading Advisory Services Team is now supporting sports betting in Michigan via a new services agreement with the Lac Vieux Desert Northern Waters Casino & Resort in Watersmeet. In addition to now leveraging IGT PlaySports’ expertise for a range of trading-related services, Northern Waters has powered its sportsbook with IGT’s award-winning platform and self-service betting technology since 2021.

Mancala continues to go from strength to strength in the Brazilian online gaming market, with the announcement of another new partnership. This time the partnership has been created with leading platform provider, XSA Sports. A prominent name across the Brazilian igaming landscape, this new partnership will allow for even more users to play Mancala games in this up-and-coming market.

Pragmatic Play has expanded its Live Casino footprint across Peru after going live with major local operator, Atlantic City. The partnership sees Pragmatic Play’s full Live Casino portfolio integrated with the operator, enabling players in Peru to enjoy market-leading titles such as Blackjack, Roulette and Baccarat from the supplier’s award-winning portfolio.