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4 important reasons why you need to attend the virtual edition of Sports Betting & Casino Summit North America

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With less than 5 days left until the Sports Betting & Casino Summit North America (Virtual Conference) will open its virtual doors between 23-24 June, we created an extensive list in order to highlight the 4 top reasons why you should attend!

1. +50 Top industry experts are sharing their insights about the North American gaming industry and talking about the post-COVID-19 era.

Sports Betting & Casino Summit North America (Virtual Conference) gathers more than 50 industry experts who are joining the discussions and sharing vital information with the participants. Here is the list of all confirmed speakers:

State Representative Brandt Iden (61st District in the Michigan House of Representatives)
Kip Levin (President of FanDuel Group)
David Highhill (Vice President, Strategy and Analytics at National Football League (NFL))
Jeremy Kleiman (Gaming Attorney and Member at Saiber LLC)
Dr. Joerg Hofmann (Partner at MELCHERS LAW)
Bill Pascrell, III (Partner at Princeton Public Affairs Group, Inc.)
Joe Asher (CEO at William Hill US)
Adam Greenblatt (CEO of Roar Digital, LLC)
Benjie Cherniak (Managing Director of SG Digital’s Don Best Sports group)
Nick Papadoglou (Chief Commercial Officer at Intralot Inc/US – Head of Sports Betting in the US)
Evan Davis (Sports Wagering Consultant at Pivot Sports Group)
Jon Kaplowitz (Head of Penn Interactive)
Wayne Kimmel (Managing Partner of SeventySix Capital)
Jay Kornegay (Vice President Race & Sports Operations – Westgate LV Resort & Casino)
Seth Schorr (CEO of Fifth Street Gaming and Chairman of Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino)
Matthew Holt (President at U.S. Integrity)
J Moses (Investor & Board Advisor of Bet.Works)
Grant Johnson (CEO at Esports Entertainment Group)
David McDowell (Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder at FSB​)
Mark Robson (Co-Founder at Champion Sports​)
Marek Suchar (Head of Partnerships at Oddin.gg).
John Gordon (CEO & Co-Founder of Incentive Games)
Araksi Sargsyan (Head Of Business Development at DS Virtual Gaming)
Lazar Miučin (VP of Strategic Partnerships at NSoft)
Martin Wachter (CEO at Golden Race)
Jaka Repanšek (Media and TECH Law Expert).
Dr. Laila Mintas (Advisor and C-Level Executive at Dr. Mintas Consulting)
Sara Slane (Founder at Slane Advisory)
Daniel J. Kustelski (CEO & Co-founder at Chalkline Sports)
Dmitry Starostenkov (CEO at Evenbet Gaming – the leading poker platform provider)
Ismail Vali (Chief Product & Marketing Officer at A GAME ABOVE ApS)
Karen Marcela Sierra-Hughes (Director, Latin America and Caribbean Government Relations and Business Development at Gaming Laboratories International)
Charles Harper (Head of North America at iGaming Academy)
Pieter Remmers (Chairman of G4 (Global Gambling Guidance Group))
Eric Weiss (Deputy Executive Director, Technical Services at N.J. Division of Gaming Enforcement)
Kevin Quigley (Indian Affairs & Gaming Business Counsel at Foley & Quigley PLC)
Tom Foley (Foley & Quigley Law PLC)
Jonodev Chaudhuri (Chair, Indian Law & Policy Practice at Quarles & Brady LLP).
Ilkim Hincer (Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer at Hard Rock International)
Benjie Levy (President/COO at Score Media and Gaming Inc)
Chantal Cipriano (Gaming & Regulatory Lawyer at Dickinson Wright)
Fernando Saffores (Founder & Director at Focus Gaming News).
Keith S. Whyte (Executive Director at the National Council on Problem Gambling)
Martin Lycka (Dir. of Regulatory Affairs at GVC)
John Millington (Head of US Operations for EPIC Risk Management)
Jack Symons (Co-Founder & Director at Gamban)
Mohit Kansal (Partner at the Clairvest Group)
Julian Fialkow (Senior Investment Associate at DRIVE by DraftKings)
Ahmad Nassar (Chief Executive Officer of OneTeam Partners LLC)
Chad Stender (Managing Director at SeventySix Capital)
David VanEgmond (Head of Strategy & Corporate Development at Barstool Sport)
Lloyd Danzig (Founder & CEO at Sharp Alpha Advisors)

2. Quality discussions on important topics

The conference will feature 13-panel discussions that span over the two days (23-24 June). You can view the program on this link to check the timetable!

The panel discussions which are in the program are the following:

  • THE STRATEGY OF RESTARTING THE ONLINE SPORTS BETTING INDUSTRY
  • NAVIGATING THE SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES IN US SPORTS BETTING & ONLINE GAMING IN AN EVER CHANGING WORLD POST COVID-19
  • THE FUTURE OF LEGALIZED SPORTS BETTING IN CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA AND TEXAS
  • OUTLOOK FOR US GAMING – WHEN CAN WE EXPECT THE US GAMING MARKET TO NORMALISE
  • LAS VEGAS – RE-LAUNCH OF THE STRIP
  • ESPORTS BETTING VS CLASSIC SPORTS BETTING IN NORTH AMERICA
  • VIRTUAL GAMING, IS IT GAINING TRACTION IN AMERICA AND CANADA?
  • INNOVATION DURING AND POST COVID-19 – HOW IS THE INDUSTRY ADAPTING?
  • COMPLIANCE AND CERTIFICATION DURING COVID-19
  • TRIBAL GAMING INDUSTRY – A NEW ERA
  • THE FUTURE OF ONLINE GAMING IN CANADA
  • RESPONSIBLE GAMING: LESSONS LEARNED FROM EUROPE AND VICE VERSA
  • THE CURRENT & FUTURE STATE OF THE SPORTS BETTING INVESTMENT LANDSCAPE

3. The right time to talk about online gaming in North America

The global online gambling market size was valued at USD 53.7 billion in 2019 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5% from 2020 to 2027.

The spread of COVID19 has accelerated the demand for online gambling. Moreover, increasing digitalization coupled with secure digital payment options are also some factors contributing to online gambling market growth. The market is further expected to gain momentum over the forecast period attributed to the rising use of digital currency and websites provided by companies for betting and gambling.

4. 8 hours of online networking, easy to use platform

We have enabled +8 hours of networking during which you can have one on one meetings with attending participants.

The free networking sessions are held between 8:00 – 12:00 AM (EDT – New York Timezone) on both day and give you the opportunity to create new contacts and possibly tie new deals and not miss out on the education, which starts at 12:00 AM (EDT – New York Timezone).

The virtual seats are limited, so hurry and register now to secure your seat(s)!

Do not miss this unique opportunity to attend a virtual conference that gathers all North American gaming industry experts for 2 days of discussions and networking. Register your seat now!

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PENN to Open the New Hollywood Casino Aurora to Public on June 24

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PENN Entertainment Inc. has announced that it expects to open the new land-based Hollywood Casino Aurora to the public on Wednesday, June 24, pending customary regulatory approvals. This will be the second all-new PENN property to open in the Chicagoland region following the grand opening of the land-based Hollywood Casino Joliet in August 2025.

The new $360 million entertainment destination is being developed across from Chicago Premium Outlets, located near Interstate-88 in Aurora. The state-of-the-art property will feature a luxurious hotel, more than 1200 gaming positions, a retail sportsbook, outdoor entertainment area, full-service spa, premium bars and restaurants, a 12,000 square foot event center and approximately 1700 parking spaces. The Company expects to employ approximately 700 team members at the new casino, which nearly doubles PENN’s existing employee roster in Aurora.

“We are now months away from opening another premium entertainment destination in the greater Chicago region. We are thrilled to follow the successful rollout of Hollywood Casino Joliet last summer with another new land-based property, strengthening our overall retail portfolio in the Midwest and deepening our roots in the community,” said Jay Snowden, CEO and President of PENN Entertainment.

Hollywood Casino Aurora will feature an upscale 226-room hotel offering a variety of standard rooms and suites, as well as a beauty and wellness space, Drift Spa.

The new property will also be outfitted with numerous world class dining experiences for guests to enjoy. As previously announced, PENN has partnered with celebrity chef and entrepreneur Giada De Laurentiis to open Sorella by Giada. The Italian-California fusion restaurant will offer approximately 170 seats for indoor and outdoor dining, a contemporary bar and private dining options.

Boulevard Food & Drink Hall, operated by McClain Camarota Hospitality (MCH), will include Lucky Goat by celebrity chef Stephanie Izard; Five50 Pizza, a pizza concept from the renowned chefs at MCH; and Chicago favorites Antique Taco and Pretty Cool Ice Cream. Additional restaurant partners that will be unique to Aurora’s Boulevard Food & Drink Hall will be announced in the coming weeks.

“These popular restaurateurs will provide our customers with amazing dining options at the new Hollywood Casino Aurora. Together with our hotel, event center, spa and additional amenities, patrons will experience a vibrant atmosphere at this new area attraction,” said Rafael Verde, Senior Vice President of Regional Operations at PENN Entertainment.

The 12,000 square foot event center will be equipped to host a variety of events, including meetings, conferences, weddings, galas, entertainment and more. Entertainment bookings are already underway, and the first public events will be announced soon.

Additional details related to the grand opening of the new casino will be provided in advance of June 24. The Company expects to work with the Illinois Gaming Board on the transfer of operations from the existing Hollywood Casino Aurora, which is located on the Fox River in downtown Aurora, to the new landside facility as the opening date nears.

In conjunction with this $360 million project, PENN expects to receive $225 million in funding from Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. near the project’s opening, at a 7.75% capitalization rate. By the end of the year, the Company also expects to receive the remaining $21 million of the $50 million in funding being contributed by the City of Aurora by year end.

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Studio combines engagement tools with bespoke, franchise and omnichannel content under single umbrella

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White Hat Studios, a dedicated US iGaming market supplier, has unveiled Amplify Suite, a comprehensive engagement ecosystem designed to deliver operators flexibility, creative autonomy, and measurable commercial impact.

Amplify consolidates the provider’s promotional tools and proprietary content into a fully connected, scalable framework, equipping operators with a diverse range of performance-enhancing solutions engineered to maximise growth across regulated US markets.

Built on an API-first foundation, the suite incorporates White Hat Studios’ Engage promotional engine, comprised of tools such as Win Spins, Super Mode, and Triggers, alongside its award-winning Progressive Jackpot networks. This services an increasing demand for advanced gamification tools, enabling operators to stimulate user activity and drive sustained engagement.

These promotional tools are complemented by the studio’s first-class content portfolio. With a track record of creating custom products for tier-one operators, Amplify Bespoke will build on this momentum to deliver bespoke slots that support deeper brand integration and exclusive IP ownership.

Amplify Franchises transforms standalone hits into enduring game families, exemplified by the US-renowned 7s Fire Blitz™ series. By leveraging player familiarity and brand loyalty, franchises consistently drive momentum upon launch and can reignite traction across a game brand.

The suite is further strengthened by Amplify Omni, enabled through the studio’s landmark distribution agreement with Gaming Arts. The partnership facilitates the conversion and distribution of White Hat Studios content across US land-based casinos, while also supporting the transition of land-based titles into regulated online markets for the first time.

This powerful two-way content pipeline enhances the ecosystem, allowing US brands to engage and convert players seamlessly between casino floors and digital platforms.

The launch of Amplify represents a significant milestone in White Hat Studios’ strategic evolution, connecting its full product portfolio within a single, unified framework. Custom-built for US markets, the suite is set to redefine how operators engage their audiences and elevate commercial performance.

 

Daniel Lechner, SVP Sales and Marketing at White Hat Studios, said: “Amplify will serve as the promotional and engagement backbone of White Hat Studios. Bringing our diverse offering under one cohesive ecosystem, the suite is optimised to deliver tangible impact across the entire player journey.

“By combining configurable engagement tools with premium, high-performing content, Amplify empowers US operators to differentiate and scale within competitive environments.”

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White Hat Studios launches all-in-one engagement ecosystem Amplify Suite

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White Hat Studios, a specialist provider for the regulated US iGaming market, has introduced Amplify Suite, a fully integrated engagement ecosystem built to give operators greater flexibility, creative control, and measurable commercial results.

Amplify brings together the company’s promotional tools and proprietary content into a single, scalable framework, offering a broad set of performance-driven solutions designed to accelerate growth across US markets.

Built on an API-first architecture, the suite incorporates White Hat Studios’ Engage promotional engine, featuring tools such as Win Spins, Super Mode, and Triggers, alongside its established Progressive Jackpot networks. The combined offering addresses rising demand for advanced gamification, enabling operators to boost player activity and sustain long-term engagement.

These capabilities are supported by the studio’s premium content portfolio. Known for delivering tailored products for tier-one operators, the new Amplify Bespoke arm expands this approach, offering custom slot development that allows for deeper brand integration and exclusive IP ownership.

Meanwhile, Amplify Franchises is designed to turn successful standalone titles into long-term game families. A key example is the popular 7s Fire Blitz™ series, which demonstrates how familiar branding and player loyalty can drive strong launch performance and ongoing engagement across a franchise.

The ecosystem is further enhanced by Amplify Omni, powered through a landmark distribution agreement with Gaming Arts. This partnership enables the distribution of White Hat Studios’ content across US land-based casinos, while also facilitating the transition of land-based titles into regulated online environments for the first time.

By enabling this two-way content flow, Amplify strengthens connections between retail and digital channels, helping operators engage players seamlessly across both spaces.

The launch marks a major step in White Hat Studios’ strategic development, unifying its entire product portfolio within a single ecosystem tailored specifically for the US market.

Daniel Lechner, SVP of Sales and Marketing at White Hat Studios, said: “Amplify will serve as the promotional and engagement backbone of White Hat Studios. Bringing our diverse offering under one cohesive ecosystem, the suite is optimised to deliver tangible impact across the entire player journey.

“By combining configurable engagement tools with premium, high-performing content, Amplify empowers US operators to differentiate and scale within competitive environments.”

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