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Veikkaus Extends its Partnership with the NHL

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3 months ago

October 23, 2024

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Veikkaus is the official partner of the world’s largest ice hockey league, the NHL in Finland. With the newly signed partnership, Veikkaus will feature comprehensive NHL content on its channels.

Veikkaus has a long-standing, successful and comprehensive partnership with Finnish ice hockey. With this new agreement, Veikkaus’ extensive ice hockey content offering will expand even further to cover the NHL games played in the US and Canada.

“The NHL is the second most popular league in Veikkaus’ Betting, just after the domestic Liiga, based on the number of customers. With this sought-after NHL partnership, we can now bring even more official content from the world’s top ice hockey league to our channels. There is a strong demand for our NHL content, and it’s great that we can continue to provide it to our customers and other ice hockey enthusiasts in Finland during the 2024–2026 seasons,” Tuomo Torkkola, Partnership Manager of Veikkaus, said.

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“We are thrilled with our partnership extension with Veikkaus. Together, we are committed to delivery content and access to our hockey fans in Finland. It is exciting to extend our partnership in advance of the 2024 NHL Global Series Finland, which will feature some of the biggest NHL Finnish stars in front of a hometown audience in Tampere,” said Joseph Stravato, Director of Business Development at NHL.

With the newly signed partnership, Veikkaus’ channels will gain even more high-quality and engaging NHL sports content, which is of great interest to Veikkaus’ Finnish customers.

“Finns play big and visible roles in several NHL clubs, which interests our customers. Ice hockey is a very important sport for Veikkaus, and this collaboration expands our comprehensive ice hockey offerings even further. The NHL is a meaningful league with a number of Finnish stars for many of Veikkaus’ customers. For example, videos showcasing the best Finnish moments in the NHL have been popular on our site,” Tuomo Torkkola said.

The partnership agreement between Veikkaus and the NHL covers the 2024–2026 seasons.

During the 2024–2025 season, VeikkausTV will also broadcast over 700 live NHL games alongside betting opportunities through a separate agreement. NHL games will be available on VeikkausTV throughout both the regular-season and the playoffs.

Watching Veikkaus’ live stream broadcasts is free for logged-in Veikkaus customers. However, the user must have a positive account balance or an active bet on the selected match to access the streams.

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Gambling in the USA

Gila River Resorts & Casinos hosts $5.9 million Big Game prop play contest

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3 days ago

January 24, 2025

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To celebrate the Big Game, Gila River Resorts & Casinos is offering one lucky player the chance to win a $5.9 million prize by correctly predicting the outcome of 26 Big Game prop plays through its $5.9 Million Prop Play Contest.

“Nobody does full gaming entertainment like Gila River Resorts & Casinos, and we’re proving it with an unprecedented chance to win $5.9 million,” said Dominic Orozco, President and Chief Marketing Officer, Gila River Resorts & Casinos. “As a sports-centric gaming brand, we’re not just offering the largest casino sportsbook in the state—we’re delivering a complete Las Vegas-style entertainment experience across four incredible properties. This isn’t just another game day promotion; this is our way of making the Big Game bigger and better for everyone. Let’s make history together.”

In addition to traditional game predictions, the 26 prop plays span the entire Big Game experience. From predicting which team will win the coin toss to the game MVP, the contest brings an immersive way to engage with the game. In addition to the $5.9 million jackpot prize, there will be lower-tier prizes and other instant win opportunities.

Players can enter the contest by completing a prop card online and activating it at any Gila River Resorts & Casinos property. Entry is free; players will need to provide their full name, email and date of birth. Guests must be 21 or older to play. Entries and activations will be accepted from Jan. 27 to Feb. 8 at 11:59 p.m. The winner(s) will be announced on Monday, Feb. 10.

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Gambling in the USA

Spinomenal makes US debut with New Jersey market entry

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3 days ago

January 24, 2025

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Spinomenal, the leading iGaming content provider, has made its US debut after launching an exciting collaboration with a leading operator in the state of New Jersey, and is anticipating many more valuable collaborations with top tier online casinos.

Following impressive growth rates, Spinomenal is making a major move into the New Jersey iGaming market, marking a key step in its global expansion. By entering this crucial U.S. region, Spinomenal will bring its innovative games to a new audience, strengthening its presence and leadership in the iGaming industry.

Spinomenal’s specially selected titles will be going live via Pariplay’s Fusion aggregation platform in the New Jersey market. Some of the outstanding titles being made available for NJ players are Demi Gods II, Majestic Wild Buffalo and Kitsune’s Scrolls.

This marks a major milestone in Spinomenal’s strategic expansion plan, as this debut establishes the company’s initial presence within the New Jersey market, with further growth anticipated across the US iGaming ecosystem. This move underscores Spinomenal’s commitment to expanding its global footprint and further solidifying its position as a leader in the online casino industry.

Lior Shvartz, CEO for Spinomenal commented: “After a decade of establishing and positioning Spinomenal as a leading provider in the iGaming industry, we have now taken a big leap and will provide our exciting content to the esteemed New Jersey audience. We are highly optimistic about entering this prominent market, following the process of obtaining approval from the DGE.”

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eSports

NIP Group Partners with Abu Dhabi Investment Office to Accelerate Abu Dhabi’s Esports Industry

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3 days ago

January 24, 2025

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NIP Group Inc., a leading digital entertainment company, announced that it has entered a multi-year partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) to drive gaming, media and entertainment growth in Abu Dhabi.

The five-year landmark agreement will see ADIO support NIP Group’s expansion in the region. Under the agreement, ADIO will support the Company with access to financial and non-financial growth opportunities valued at up to US$40 million over a four-year period. The NIP Group will establish its global headquarters in Abu Dhabi and will contribute to local employment in the esports and gaming sector. The Company will also increase its capacity across key business verticals in the region, including esports operations, creative studios and game publishing, alongside events and talent management.

Through the partnership, NIP Group will work directly with ADIO to advise on its gaming and esports strategy, leveraging Abu Dhabi’s location and resources to build a thriving local gaming ecosystem and deliver innovative digital entertainment solutions worldwide.

“We’re delighted to partner with ADIO as we bring together our Eastern and Western businesses, establishing a truly global headquarter that represents not only our growth as a company but the growth of gaming and entertainment in the Middle East. Our selection as a key partner is the ultimate testament to NIP Group’s industry legacy and leadership,” said Hicham Chahine, Co-CEO of NIP Group.

Mario Ho, Chairman and Co-CEO of NIP Group, said: “This partnership underscores our dedication to sustainable global expansion and operational excellence. This collaboration with ADIO not only reflects our growth ambitions but also our commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for local talent. By creating new jobs and amplifying Abu Dhabi’s leadership in esports and gaming, we aim to empower a new generation of professionals who will drive the gaming and entertainment sector forward in the Middle East and beyond.”

H.E. Badr Al-Olama, Director General of ADIO, said: “ADIO’s partnership with NIP Group reflects our shared ambition to lead in innovative industries of the future at the cutting edge of entertainment and technology. Welcoming NIP Group to Abu Dhabi represents an important addition to this endeavour, and we look forward to collaborating to ensure a dynamic future for Abu Dhabi’s esports and gaming industries.”

Through the partnership, NIP Group will have support from the broader Abu Dhabi ecosystem, which will help the Company expand its business in the Middle East and globally.

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