Gambling in the USA
Betfred Selects Scientific Games to Launch their End-to-End Sports Betting Solutions in Pennsylvania
Scientific Games Corporation and Betfred are partnering to provide full retail and digital sports betting solutions in Pennsylvania. Betfred have chosen Scientific Games as their technology provider to launch retail solutions at Wind Creek Casino in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in the first half of 2020 as part of Betfred’s recently announced partnership with the property. In advance of the 2020-2021 NFL season, Betfred and Scientific Games plan to launch digital sports betting for Pennsylvania bettors.
Mark Stebbings, Group COO at Betfred, said, “Scientific Games was the clear choice to provide our sports betting platform in Pennsylvania. OpenSports™ provides best-in-class, reliable technology and services that will help us reach more players and grow our sportsbook presence at speed.”
Betfred’s Pennsylvania players will benefit from Scientific Games’ full OpenSports product suite, which includes the industry-leading online and mobile betting technology and services. Betfred through its partnership with Wind Creek Casino will provide Scientific Games’ over the counter betting solutions and retail betting kiosks in addition to Don Best Sports data feeds, part of the OpenTrade™ branch of the OpenSports product suite.
Keith O’Loughlin, SVP Sportsbook, Digital for Scientific Games, said, “Betfred is one of the UK’s top-performing bookmakers, and their move into the U.S. will spark growth. Once again, a sophisticated and experienced sports betting operator has chosen OpenSports to responsibly grow its U.S. presence with our maximum reliability, scalability, and performance. Together, Scientific Games and Betfred can make a massive impact in the sports betting arena by driving player engagement and putting their digital and retail sportsbooks at the forefront of this expanding landscape. Betfred is synonymous with giving UK customers a great value proposition, and we are confident that they will get great traction in the U.S. with this customer-oriented approach.”
Scientific Games has provided sports betting solutions since the late 1990s and currently serves a total of 35 sports betting customers in 16 countries. The Company is among the first to be certified by the World Lottery Association as a responsible gaming supplier and is the first sports betting supplier to join the Global Lottery Monitoring System, which ensures the integrity of sports betting worldwide.
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About Scientific Games:
Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) is a world leader in entertainment offering dynamic games, systems and services for casino, lottery, social gaming, online gaming and sports betting. Scientific Games offers the gaming industry’s broadest and most integrated portfolio of game content, advanced systems, cutting-edge platforms and professional services. Committed to responsible gaming, Scientific Games delivers what customers and players value most: trusted security, engaging entertainment content, operating efficiencies and innovative technology. For more information, please visit scientificgames.com.
About Betfred USA Sports:
Betfred USA Sports is the wholly owned US subsidiary of Betfred Group, a Warrington UK based bookmaker that owns and operates over 1500 betting shops in the UK as well as industry leading online and mobile products in the UK and Spain. Betfred Group, founded by brothers Fred and Peter Done in 1967, created Las Vegas based Betfred USA Sports in 2019 specifically to enter the robust and ever-expanding US sports betting market. Betfred have already launched with Elite Casino Resorts to bring a Las Vegas quality sportsbook to Grand Falls Casino and sports bettors in Sioux Falls, Northwest Iowa and SW Minnesota. Subject to regulatory approval, Betfred and Saratoga Casino will be opening a full sports book at the casino’s Black Hawk, Colorado property, as well as offering mobile and internet betting for customers within the state of Colorado.
SOURCE Scientific Games Corporation
Gambling in the USA
Digicode at NEXT.io Summit NYC 2026: Driving the Future of iGaming Technology
Digicode, a leading provider of next-generation iGaming solutions, announced its participation in NEXT.io Summit NYC 2026: Innovation in iGaming, one of North America’s most influential iGaming and sports betting events taking place March 10–11, 2026, at Convene, 225 Liberty Street, Downtown New York.
NEXT.io Summit NYC 2026 brings together more than 1,200 senior executives, investors, technology leaders, operators, and innovators from across the global iGaming and sports betting ecosystem to explore breakthrough technologies, partnerships, and growth opportunities shaping the future of online gaming.
“At a time when the industry is rapidly evolving, NEXT.io Summit NYC serves as the premier stage for strategic conversation, innovation, and partnership,” said Elkhan Shabanov, CEO of Digicode Americas. “We’re excited to showcase our cutting-edge solutions that empower operators and suppliers to build faster, scale smarter, and take ownership of their technology stack.”
During NEXT.io Summit NYC 2026, Digicode will demonstrate how the Diger Suite empowers iGaming businesses to modernize their technology stack, offering a modular ecosystem of advanced solutions engineered to replace legacy systems with flexible, scalable, and performance-driven infrastructure:
- DigerRGS – Next-generation iGaming platform with full IP control and capacity for high throughput performance
- DigerPAM – Cross-market ready player account management system
- DigerPay – PSP-agnostic payment gateway supporting 200+ methods with real-time fraud protection
- DigerClick – Fully owned affiliate management platform with customizable tools and analytics
- DigerCompanion – AI-driven assistant for multilingual support, responsible gaming automation, and compliance management
During the event, Digicode experts will share real-world use cases and actionable frameworks to help industry leaders transition from legacy constraints to competitive advantage. Key topics include scaling rent-to-own iGaming platforms, automating support and compliance with AI, building resilient payment stacks, owning affiliate systems, and operating in regulated markets with adaptive technology.
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Flowplay LLC
Flowplay Launches Imperial Treasures Casino in Pennsylvania Real Money Gaming Market
Flowplay LLC announced the launch of Imperial Treasures Casino into the Pennsylvania Real Money Gaming (RMG) market as an affiliate of Wind Creek Bethlehem, marking the company’s first regulated U.S. market entry.
With more than 17 years of experience delivering social gaming and interactive entertainment to millions of players worldwide, Flowplay has built a world-class iGaming Player Account Management (PAM) platform to support Imperial Treasures Casino and its long-term digital gaming strategy. The Pennsylvania launch represents a significant milestone as the company transitions from social gaming leader to regulated real money gaming.
Flowplay was acquired by Wind Creek Hospitality in 2021, strengthening its position within the regulated gaming sector and aligning its technology-driven expertise with a globally recognized gaming and hospitality operator.
Imperial Treasures Casino received regulatory approval from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) earlier in the month. Flowplay credited the PGCB for its thorough and collaborative oversight throughout both the licensing and PAM approval processes.
Imperial Treasures Casino features premium content from leading game providers, including AGS, ODDSworks, Evolution, and Slingo, with additional integrations underway to further expand its portfolio of games and live dealer experiences.
To ensure a secure, compliant, and seamless player experience, Flowplay partnered with best-in-class technology and service providers, including:
• Radar for geolocation services
• GambleID for Know Your Customer (KYC) Verification and Insight
• Kinectify for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance
• PayNearMe for Payment Experience Management
• Incline Gaming for Marketing Support
• BMM Testlabs as the Independent Testing Laboratory for the Platform.
“Flowplay, a Wind Creek Hospitality company, is proud to offer our Imperial Treasures Casino to the Pennsylvania gaming market, where we have developed a world-class platform and gaming experience for our customers to enjoy and be entertained,” said Mike Ornstein, Vice President of Real Money Gaming Operations at Flowplay.
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Gambling in the USA
Spirit Lake Casino & Resort Claims The Title Of North Dakota’s Luckiest Native American Casino
Native American casinos in North Dakota play a vital role in strengthening tribal economies and supporting communities across the state.
According to a study by Gambling.com, Spirit Lake Casino & Resort has been crowned as the Luckiest Native American Casino in North Dakota with a Lucky Review Percentage of 21.8%.
In #2 is the 4 Bears Casino & Lodge with a score of just 6.1% – the casino has over 700 machines to choose from along with stunning views of Lake Sakakawea.
In #3 we have the Prairie Knights Casino & Resort (4.6%). It has over 600 slot machines, an array of classic and modern table games, blackjack, bonus craps and roulette.
Native American casinos in North Dakota play a vital role in strengthening tribal economies and supporting communities across the state. They are operated by sovereign tribal nations, including the Spirit Lake Nation, the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, and the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation.
Within the state, casinos provide high-quality entertainment while generating critical revenue for essential services – healthcare, education, housing, infrastructure and cultural preservation initiatives. They also continue to drive sustainable economic development while honoring the traditions and sovereignty of the tribes they represent.
Based on the clear importance and impact of Native American casinos in North Dakota, Gambling.com wanted to work out which one is the luckiest. To calculate this, the Gambling.com team analyzed Tripadvisor reviews of the four Native American casinos in the state for these four keywords: luck, lucky, win and winning.
We then calculated the percentage of reviews with “lucky” keywords that each casino received, before finally ranking them by their Lucky Review Percentage.
Spirit Lake Casino & Resort Is The Luckiest In North Dakota
Located on the scenic shores of Devils Lake, Spirit Lake Casino & Resort was established in 1996. The casino spans 49,000 square feet and serves as a vital part of the local economy, offering gaming, dining and entertainment.
Rooted in rich history and culture, the Spirit Lake Casino & Resort dominated our lucky rankings with a Lucky Review Percentage of 21.8%.
In #2 is the 4 Bears Casino & Lodge with a score of just 6.1% – the casino has over 700 machines to choose from along with stunning views of Lake Sakakawea. Finally, to finish the Top Three we have the Prairie Knights Casino & Resort (4.6%). It has over 600 slot machines, an array of classic and modern table games, blackjack, bonus craps and roulette.
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