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Two Million Surgical Masks Donated by Las Vegas Sands Arrive in New York, Nevada

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April 10, 2020

George Miller

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Protective Equipment Transported to the U.S. via Aircraft Provided by Sands Chairman Sheldon G. Adelson

Two million surgical masks donated by Las Vegas Sands arrived in Albany, New York where 500 boxes, containing one million masks were unloaded for distribution to health care providers and first responders attacking the COVID-19 crisis on the front lines. After leaving New York, the 767 aircraft owned by Las Vegas Sands Chairman Sheldon G. Adelson and sent to Guangzhou, China to transport the protective gear, arrived in Las Vegas with an additional one million masks for front-line crisis response in Nevada.

Masks earmarked for New York were sent to a state collection center that will distribute to front-line workers, and Nevada masks are also being distributed through a state-run entity responsible for the distribution of incoming donations, along with supplies provided directly by the state and federal government.

“This pandemic has called on each of us to use every ability we have to help those most impacted by the crisis,” Mr. Adelson said. “Getting personal protection equipment to our health-care professionals and first responders in Nevada and New York, the epicenter of this crisis, is critical to keeping those brave folks safe, while making sure they can do their jobs to aid our most vulnerable citizens. I am grateful we can leverage our resources to get these donations to the front lines, and we send them with the best wishes of our company and team members.”

In total, Sands has donated more than 2.5 million pieces of personal protection equipment to Nevada, New York, California and Massachusetts. The company also donated 1,900 coronavirus test kits and is in the process of donating 20,000 protective suits to the state of Nevada.

Sands also has made financial contributions to several hunger-relief organizations and donated 60 pallets of food and more than 55,000 bottles of water to local organizations. The company is currently paying each of its nearly 10,000 Las Vegas Team Members, along with providing full health-care benefits, while its properties remain closed.

About Las Vegas Sands Corp.:
Las Vegas Sands is the world’s pre-eminent developer and operator of world-class Integrated Resorts. We deliver unrivaled economic benefits to the communities in which we operate.

Sands created the meetings, incentives, convention and exhibition (MICE)-based Integrated Resort. Our industry-leading Integrated Resorts provide substantial contributions to our host communities including growth in leisure and business tourism, sustained job creation and ongoing financial opportunities for local small and medium-sized businesses.

SOURCE Las Vegas Sands Corp.

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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – May 20-26

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May 27, 2024

Niji Narayan

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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.

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IGT Wheel of Fortune and Online MegaJackpots Slots Award Three Million-Dollar-Plus Jackpots in April

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May 27, 2024

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International Game Technology PLC announced that its Wheel of Fortune and MegaJackpots slots awarded a trio of million-dollar-plus jackpots in April.

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

On April 4, a Wheel of Fortune slots player won $1,794,169 playing Wheel of Fortune Double Diamond at the Nugget Casino Resort in Reno, Nev.
On April 11, a Wheel of Fortune slots player won $1,106,270 playing Wheel of Fortune Diamond Spins 2X Wilds at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas, Nev.
On April 19, an online MegaJackpots slots player won $1,108,315 playing MegaJackpots JungleTower on FanDuel Casino in Michigan.
Wheel of Fortune slots have minted over 1100 millionaires and awarded over $3.5 billion in jackpots since their launch in 1996.

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SUPREMELAND GAMING WINS “SLOT TO DEBUT” AWARD AT CASINOBEATS GAME DEVELOPER AWARDS

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3 days ago

May 24, 2024

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The iGaming Disruptors Achieve Sucess with Munition Mine as Part of 2024 Casino Beats Summit.

Supremeland Gaming, Inc. has emerged victorious with the “Slot to Debut” award at the 2024 CasinoBeats Game Developer Awards. The winning title, Munition Mine, is the debut title from Powderkeg Studios, a Supremeland Gaming Studio.

The Game Developer Awards recognize outstanding achievement across the iGaming industry. The winners were announced on May 23rd, 2024, at a ceremony coinciding with the CasinoBeats Summit in Malta.

Rickard Öhrn, CEO of Supremeland Gaming, said: “This recognition is a testament to the hard work and creativity of our entire team, notably under the leadership of our creative director, Peter Wasielewski. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and engaging gaming experiences, and Munition Mine embodies that commitment. Thank you to the judges and our incredible players who have embraced this game with such enthusiasm.”

Supremeland Gaming has undergone tremendous growth recently, including a partnership with EveryMatrix. Through Powderkeg Studios, Supremeland Gaming will develop exclusive content on EveryMatrix technology. The partnership will also allow EveryMatrix to distribute these titles for the US market via its SlotMatrix aggregation platform.
Supremeland’s game portfolio has garnered international appeal since its debut in November 2023. The innovative brand promises cutting-edge slot play, combining immersive storytelling & state-of-the-art graphics.

For more information, visit supremeland.io.