Gambling in the USA

Casino Game Maker, Inc. Announces New Product Launch

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6 years ago

May 28, 2020

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The launch of the cutting-edge electronic table game terminal Fenrir to provide a solution to land-based casinos aimed with new safety guidelines

Casino Game Maker, Inc. is excited to announce the launch of FENRIR, the cutting-edge electronic table game terminal. Built around the proven VALHALLA+ Gaming Platform, FENRIR provides the ultimate gaming experience, and offers the unique possibility of wagering concurrently on live and virtual games from a single terminal. Featuring a high definition 27″ touch screen, USB 3.0 mobile phone charging ports, and high-fidelity sound. Experience powerful graphics on games like Baccarat, Sic Bo, Craps, Roulette and more! Fenrir’s compact footprint and well-designed Safety Shield provide a perfect solution for operators who are looking to modify their floors to comply with the new safety guidelines.

“We are proud to offer FENRIR as the newest addition to ETG style betting terminals. This top of the line terminal incorporates Casino Game Maker’s Gaming Platform, VALHALLA+. This platform offers the latest gaming technologies with industry leading flexibility to adapt to today’s rapidly changing gaming environment. Multiple game types can be played on one device, at the same time. This includes playing live dealer table games while playing Class III slots or poker. As the industry and regulators adapt to the new normal of social distancing and safety guidelines, these technologies will help casinos continue to offer exciting games to their players. Offering new games, custom content and meeting new regulations becomes easier when you choose FENRIR,” said Brian Dalley, Casino Game Maker Director of Engineering.

“Even before COVID-19, the global market for electronic table games was expected to grow significantly. With the new reality, it appears that the growth could be exponential. Casino Game Maker is focused on developing solutions to help casinos comply with the new safety guidelines. In keeping with this, our game library now includes products such as card-based roulette and craps. We have also developed visually appealing safety shields for our electronic table game terminal, FENRIR, to promote social distancing,” said Andrzej Surmacz, Casino Game Maker President. Casino Game Maker specializes in gaming solutions for land-based casinos. Our expertise includes platform design, compliance review, system integration, design and manufacturing of gaming devices. The Company was established in early 2014 and is based in Cedar City, Utah.

SOURCE Casino Game Maker, Inc.

Canada

Wazdan’s North American Growth Accelerates Following FanDuel Alliance

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11 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

Published

7 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

Published

1 week 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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