Gambling in the USA
4 important reasons why you need to attend the virtual edition of Sports Betting & Casino Summit North America
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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G2 Digital launches Vegas Club Casino in New Jersey on White Hat Gaming PAM
G2 Digital, the iGaming operator founded by industry veterans Greg Carlin and Dan Alexander, has launched Vegas Club Casino in New Jersey on White Hat Gaming’s Player Account Management (PAM) platform. The site is now live at NJ.PLAYVEGASCLUB.COM, with apps available for iOS and Android, the companies said on July 22, 2026.
Under an exclusive agreement, White Hat Gaming will provide its PAM solution to support G2 Digital as it targets regulated jurisdictions across the United States and Canada. The platform scope includes CRM marketing support, a proprietary cashier, RGS integrations, and White Hat’s Travelling Wallet
feature, positioned by the supplier as enabling cross-state flexibility and scalability.
Phil Gelvan, CEO at White Hat Gaming, said: “Greg and Dan are incredibly well-respected in the industry, so we are proud that they have chosen White Hat Gaming’s first-class PAM solution to supplement G2 Digital as it expands its operations in the US iGaming space with Vegas Club Casino. We are dedicated to delivering a highly optimized PAM product that ensures G2 Digital provides its players with a seamless, high-performance gaming environment.”
Greg Carlin, Co-Founder and CEO at G2 Digital, said: “After conducting a thorough analysis of all available platforms approved in the US market, White Hat’s PAM solution stood out as the winner, both in terms of the technology and the leadership team behind that product.”
White Hat noted its PAM is also used by operators including Bally’s, Jackpocket, and Choctaw Nation, and framed the deal as expanding its presence in regulated US markets.
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Gambling in the USA
AGS Reflects on Their Class II Roots at OIGA 2026
AGS today announced it will be attending the 2026 Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA) Conference and Trade Show, taking place July 20-22 at the Oklahoma City Convention Center.
With deep seated roots in Oklahoma, where AGS was founded and where its primary warehouse and production facility is located, AGS is eager to return to OIGA with a continued commitment to serving the needs of tribal operators.
”Oklahoma is not just another dot on the map for us. It’s where we started and where we learned how to be a true gaming supplier,” said David Lopez, CEO and President of AGS. “You can’t fake it in Oklahoma. Tribal customers know the games, they know the math, they know service, and they know who shows up every time. That has been great for AGS, because it forced us to get better. It made us more disciplined while keeping us honest. We’ve grown a lot since then – Class III, tables, interactive, offices all over the place – but our history in Oklahoma and Class II is not something we moved on from. It’s part of the AGS engine.”
The Company’s product showcase will include the large-format, specialty cabinet Spectra SL75+
. Designed to support the entire Spectra game library, including premium titles when leased, Spectra SL75+ gives operators added flexibility to mix and match content to fit their unique casino floor.
The cabinet acts as the perfect canvas to highlight five new titles including Rakin’ Bacon! Fu Zhu Bao Bao
and Rakin’ Bacon! 5 Prosperity Pots
, Cash Carriage Looter
, Da Da Luo Boom
, and Frightful Fortunes Popping Pumpkins
.
AGS’ high-performing mechanical stepper cabinet Revel® – available in both Class II and Class III – is redefining the category by blending traditional mechanical gameplay with video-inspired features, creating an engaging experience for all player types. The latest Revel portfolio includes Crystal Reels® and Royal Reels®, available in both Class II and Class III. Expanding the lineup, Jackpot Legends
– a new cash-on-reels title featuring an exciting Jackpot Bonus Wheel – and So Hot Cash®, which delivers classic stepper gameplay and can be linked to the So Hot Grand progressive, are set to debut in Class III later this year, with Class II launches following in 2027.
On the table side, AGS’ award-winning progressive platform Bonus Spin Xtreme® (BSX) has been hugely successful in turning small side bets into massive jackpots throughout the tribal casino market. Linking all table games – from the pit to the poker room – BSX has been elemental in allowing operators to offer the flexibility at the tables to make these life-changing wins become more common.
AGS’ participation in OIGA reflects the Company’s history in Oklahoma and its longstanding commitment to the tribal gaming community. More than a trade show presence, OIGA is an opportunity for AGS to reconnect with valued partners, strengthen relationships, and reaffirm its respect for the Oklahoma Tribes that have played such an important role in the Company’s growth.
Attendees are invited to visit AGS at booth 732 throughout the show.
For more information, visit newsroom.playags.com.
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notices signify trademarks which are currently not registered on any country-wide basis. Products referenced herein are sold by AGS LLC or its affiliates.
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Gambling in the USA
UpUp Casino Opens to U.S. Players with Premium Games Free, Faster Redemptions, and a Player-first Rewards Program
UpUp Casino, a free-to-play social sweepstakes platform built on player-first principles, officially launched in the US at upupcasino.com. The platform debuts with a premium game library, independently audited systems, and a legally compliant sweepstakes model that never requires a purchase or deposit to play or redeem real cash prizes.
UpUp Casino features a diverse collection of social and live games from globally recognised studios that power leading international iGaming brands — premium titles that are traditionally paid-to-play, now available free within the UpUp Casino sweepstakes experience. The platform operates using two virtual currencies: Gold Coins (GC) for entertainment gameplay and Sweep Coins (SC), which can be redeemed for real cash prizes.
Built around a player-first rewards experience, UpUp Casino offers every new player a welcome gift upon signup, alongside a wide range of ongoing promotions and benefits. Players can enjoy daily rewards, weekly bonuses, coin package bonuses, limited-time coin boosts, refer-a-friend incentives, and more. The platform’s VIP program further enhances the experience with boosted promotions, priority support, and exclusive tier-based rewards.
All eligible SC balances can be redeemed for real cash prizes through a redemption process designed for speed, security, and low minimum thresholds — ensuring rewards remain accessible to players.
UpUp Casino has been independently audited for security and fair-play integrity prior to launch and operates in compliance with U.S. sweepstakes promotional regulations. Player accounts are protected through industry-standard encryption, identity verification systems, and dedicated 24/7 customer support staffed by real people.
“Players deserve more — premium games without paywalls, faster redemptions, better rewards, and support from real people who genuinely care. We built UpUp Casino around those principles. This is what a modern player-first sweepstakes casino should look like,” said Angelina Upton, Founder of UpUp Casino.
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