Gambling in the USA

Spectrum Gaming Hospitality Group Appoints Hospitality/Gaming Veteran Sherry Amos to Vice President of Marketing

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6 years ago

January 17, 2020

The newly formed Spectrum Gaming Hospitality Group (SGHG) announced the appointment of Sherry Amos to the position Vice President of Marketing. Amos will be a key contributor to SGHG’s clients and partners as it relates to developing and implementing marketing strategies in the hospitality and casino gaming industry.

With over 28 years of experience in the hospitality field, Amos has spearheaded the marketing development of numerous retail, dining and entertainment projects and has deep background in successfully integrating non-gaming venues into casino gaming operations.

“The synergy of the non-gaming and gaming establishments collaborating on marketing partnerships has never been as critical as it is today for success in the marketplace. We are thrilled to have Sherry head up SGHG’s marketing and bring her wealth of experience and expertise to our clients in servicing their individual development,” said Juliann Barreto, Senior Operating Director for SGHG.

Prior to joining Spectrum Gaming Hospitality Group, Amos oversaw all aspects of marketing, advertising, PR and business development for several renowned organizations including Tropicana Casino and Resort (The Quarter), Seminole Hard Rock, The Cordish Company, Alicart Restaurant Group, and Resorts Casino Hotel. She also successfully led the marketing performance of these and many other companies to record profits and top brand awareness.

“It is an incredible opportunity to join SGHG and contribute to the growth and revolution of the hospitality and casino gaming industry,” said Amos. “With the current boom, as a result of technology advancements with sports betting and online gaming coupled up with creating the ultimate guest experience, it is a very exciting time to be a marketer. Spectrum Gaming’s reputation, integrity and expertise has been instrumental in the growth of casino gaming over the years. SGHG will add new and much needed services to assist industry participants advance to the next level of performance.”

For more information visit the web site at spectrumgaming.com/hospitality-group/ or email us at [email protected].

About Spectrum Gaming Hospitality Group: Spectrum Gaming Hospitality Group brings together global experts in various disciplines to address the revolution in gaming-related hospitality that extends from the introduction of integrated resorts in Asia, Europe, and Latin America to the impending expansion of sports betting in the United States to restaurants, sports arenas, and other venues. It is a unit of Spectrum Gaming Group, a non-partisan consultancy that specializes in the economics, regulation, and policy of legalized gambling worldwide. We have provided independent research and professional services to public- and private-sector clients since 1993. We bring a wide industry perspective to every engagement, having worked in 40 US states and territories and in 48 countries on six continents.

SOURCE Spectrum Gaming Group; Spectrum Gaming Hospitality Group

Canada

Wazdan’s North American Growth Accelerates Following FanDuel Alliance

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6 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Wazdan, the player-centric developer, has further strengthened its notable North American presence by forming a partnership with FanDuel, a top iGaming company in the area.

The deal represents a crucial milestone in Wazdan’s continuous global growth, as FanDuel introduces two feature-packed games at the same time in Ontario and Michigan, enabled by Light & Wonder’s aggregation platform.

In Ontario, gamers can experience Mighty Fish: Blue Marlin and 36 Coins, two games that highlight Wazdan’s distinctive blend of familiar themes and performance-focused mechanics. In Michigan, 12 Bells and Hot Slot: 777 Crown will offer players captivating gameplay designs centered on clarity, rhythm, and extensive features.

After the initial launch, FanDuel’s famous iGaming platform, FanDuel Casino, will have its collection expanded by a wide array of new slot games, each meticulously selected to include various Wazdan features that enhance player engagement like Cash Infinity, Hold the Jackpot, and Sticky to Infinity, all aimed at increasing entertainment and providing tangible growth for operators.

The newest expansion capitalizes on Wazdan’s progress in North America, succeeding in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and previous entries into West Virginia.

Radka Bacheva, Head of Sales at Wazdan, said: “Partnering with FanDuel represents a major milestone in Wazdan’s North American growth strategy and underlines the strong demand for our engagement-driven portfolio across regulated markets.

“FanDuel’s reach and reputation make them an ideal partner, and launching simultaneously in Ontario and Michigan is a powerful way to introduce our games to new audiences. We are confident that our feature-rich titles and proven mechanics will resonate strongly with players and deliver tangible value for FanDuel as we continue to scale our presence across the region.”

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Gambling in the USA

IGT Games Deliver Giant Million-Dollar-Plus Jackpots in January

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6 days ago

February 25, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

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IGT announced that its Wheel of Fortune Slots, Powerbucks, and MegaJackpots games awarded four momentous jackpots in January.

Lucky slots players won the following million-dollar-plus jackpots last month:

• On January 5, a Wheel of Fortune Slots player won $1,132,199 playing Wheel of Fortune Super Cash Link at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Miss.

• On January 8, a Powerbucks slots player won CA$1,657,823 playing Whitney Houston Powerbucks slots at Lake City Casino Vernon in British Columbia, Canada.

• On January 15, a Powerbucks slots player won CA$1,056,637 playing Gong Xi Fa Cai Grand at ACE Casino Red Deer in Alberta, Canada.

• On January 18, an online slots player won $1,247,834 playing MegaJackpots Cash Eruption on Caesars Palace Online Casino in New Jersey.

Wheel of Fortune slots have minted over 1200 millionaires and awarded over $3.6 billion in jackpots since their launch in 1996. IGT Powerbucks slots have paid 74 jackpots of CA$1 million or more since their Canadian debut in 2016.

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AI in lottery

Scientific Games Appoints Rich Wasserman as Senior Vice President of Product Engineering

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7 days ago

February 24, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Scientific Games has appointed Rich Wasserman as Senior Vice President of Product Engineering, reinforcing its commitment to advancing lottery systems technology and digital innovation.

Based in Atlanta, the global lottery provider continues to expand its technology leadership as one of the fastest-growing suppliers of retail and digital lottery solutions worldwide.

Leadership Experience from Amazon, Facebook and Stitch Fix

Wasserman brings more than 20 years of experience leading engineering, data science and product teams across high-performance technology platforms.

He previously held senior leadership roles at:

Amazon
Facebook
Stitch Fix

At Stitch Fix, he served as Vice President of Engineering and Data Science, leading automation, AI-driven systems and platform optimization initiatives. Wasserman holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and a Computer Science degree from the University at Buffalo.

Driving Innovation Across Global Lottery Platforms

In his new role, Wasserman will oversee Product Engineering across Scientific Games’ global portfolio serving more than 150 government-regulated lotteries. His responsibilities include advancing:

Retail lottery systems
Digital lottery platforms
Hardware and software innovation
Data analytics and AI capabilities
Consumer engagement technologies

CEO Pat McHugh stated that Wasserman’s experience scaling AI-powered platforms at world-class technology firms will help accelerate innovation and deliver next-generation lottery solutions focused on sustainable growth.

Strengthening Lottery Technology Leadership

Scientific Games continues to invest in technology, analytics and digital transformation to enhance consumer experiences across retail and online lottery channels. The appointment underscores the company’s strategy to integrate advanced analytics and machine learning into its global lottery ecosystem.

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