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GrooveGaming showcasing at the Caribbean Gaming Show

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August 18, 2020

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Aggregator GrooveGaming is attending the Caribbean Gaming Show (CGS) on August 27 and 28, which is this year celebrating 10 years in the gaming industry. The show and summit are primarily focused on the Latin American market where GrooveGaming has established a significant presence.

The current outlook with COVID-19 and the possibility of a second wave has prompted the organisers to take the digital leap with the online show designed as ‘CGS Cloud 2020’, the focus for the show and summit being to keep looking forward to a rapid revival across the gaming industry.

Between August 27 and 28 ‘CGS Cloud 2020’ delegates will hear from over 100 engaging speakers from all around the world, with 15-panel discussions addressing a range of LatAm gaming problems, and hearing from top experts on how to move ahead during these uncertain times.

GrooveGaming’s line-up of gaming and content solutions will be showcased at the forthcoming ‘CGS Cloud 2020′ and will cover the award-winning technology that catapulted GrooveGaming to one of the ’10 Best Technology Solution Providers of 2020’ by IndustryEra, firmly demonstrating that the aggregator’s technology development is being acknowledged not only in the iGaming industry, but also from outside it.

GrooveGaming’s powerful platform includes over 4000 casino games as well as a wealth of aggregated content ranging from slots, online casino and live casino, to poker and table games, that operators can access via easy integration to drive player engagement and revenue.

GrooveGaming has numerous live dealer titles and has built a powerful on-demand live content offering that includes live roulette, baccarat, blackjack and live dedicated tables, all of which have been generating significant interest during 2020. In addition, GrooveGaming’s virtual sports offering includes virtual football, tennis, horse-racing, cycling and greyhound racing, with virtual Euro basketball and cricket coming soon to the rapidly-expanding aggregator.

A major reason why GrooveGaming is becoming the aggregator of choice around the world is that GrooveGaming is powered by technology innovation which provides operators with the ability to activate a range of features that enhance customer experience and engagement, improve retention, encourage extended play and produce a higher yield.

Elizabeth Leiva Goycochea, CEO of CGS Group LLc, organiser of the Caribbean Gaming Show said: “We are delighted to be pioneers, this will be the first virtual event for the Latam industry. We have lined up more than 45 panelists and important exhibiting brands with the purpose to link operators from the Caribbean, Latin America and Brazil. With 15 Panels as the main attraction of this Virtual Summit, the CGS panels are highly accessible being streamed and translated in 3 languages: English, Spanish and Portuguese.”

Rebecca Sotomora, Head of Sales at Groove Gaming said: “Our footprint in Latin America is strong and we want to keep our finger on the pulse of the market while supporting the ‘CGS Cloud 2020’ event. We will be alongside and amongst all the main Latin American gaming industry these 3 days to meet, share knowledge, experiences, trends, technology and, most importantly, to do business.”

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EasyWin closes second seed round at $20m valuation

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14 minutes ago

May 6, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Real-money casual puzzle tournament startup says an EU private investor backed the April 2026 round.

EasyWin, a U.S.-based real-money gaming startup, said it has closed its second seed funding round at a $20 million valuation. The company announced the round in April 2026 and said it was backed by a private investor from the European Union.

The company previously closed its first seed round in December 2025 at a $15.5 million valuation. That round included funding from Velo Partners, Vladimir Nikolsky and several private angel investors.

EasyWin was founded by Ivan Leshkevich, a former executive at mobile game publisher and developer Mamboo Entertainment. The startup, which currently has a team of eight, says it has built a global tournament platform for casual puzzle games with cash prizes and operates across major markets.

Since launching in 2025, EasyWin reported 25% month-over-month growth in user spending and a 4.9 average user rating. It also said it has expanded into 12 countries with localized legal opinions and payment infrastructure, received PayPal approval for its MCC, and completed payments-stack integrations with global providers.

The company also said it has obtained GLI certification “confirming compliance with U.S. regulations for skill-based gaming products.” Leshkevich said: “In the long term, we aim to become a leading global skill-based gaming platform. To achieve this, we focus on a strong product USP and new AI-based dev tools.”

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Plaza Hotel & Casino sets $250,000 Super Bingo event for July 3-5

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May 6, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Downtown Las Vegas property says the July Super Bingo will be its largest prize purse to date, with sessions on July 4-5.

Plaza Hotel & Casino will stage a $250,000 “Super Bingo” event in Las Vegas July 3-5, positioning it as a special edition tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary. The operator said the prize pool is the largest in the series’ history.

“The Plaza will be celebrating its 55th anniversary and the 250th anniversary of our great country in July, so it is only fitting that we make our Super Bingo event that month our biggest and best ever,” said Jonathan Jossel, CEO of the Plaza Hotel & Casino. “Our Super Bingo events have always drawn a packed crowd to our convention space, and we anticipate the July event to sell out quickly.”

According to the Plaza, Super Bingo draws nearly 1,000 attendees, including visitors traveling from Hawaii and Canada. For the July edition, bingo-only registration is set at $250 per person for gameplay on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5. The Plaza is also offering an optional five-night hotel package priced at $200 per person, with no resort fee, for check-in July 2 and check-out July 6.

The Plaza outlined the payout structure as 20 games paying $1,999 each day, plus a daily “super coverall” of $60,000, second place of $15,000, and third place of $10,020. The casino said prizes will be paid in cash and players must be present to win.

Outside of the special event, the Plaza said its bingo room runs six daily sessions at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and is located two floors above the main casino.

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EasyWin closes second seed round at $20m valuation

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14 minutes ago

May 6, 2026

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U.S.-based real-money gaming startup says the round was backed by a private investor from the European Union.

EasyWin, a Delaware-based real-money gaming startup, said it has closed its second seed funding round at a $20 million valuation in April 2026. The company said the round was backed by a private investor from the European Union.

The announcement follows EasyWin’s first seed round, which the company said closed in December 2025 at a $15.5 million valuation. EasyWin said that round included funding from Velo Partners, Vladimir Nikolsky and several private angel investors.

Founded by Ivan Leshkevich, a former executive at mobile game publisher and developer Mamboo Entertainment, EasyWin said it has built a global tournament platform for casual puzzle games with cash prizes. The company said it operates across major markets with a team of eight people.

EasyWin said that since launching in 2025 it has delivered 25% month-over-month growth in user spending and maintains a 4.9 average user rating. The company also said it has expanded into 12 countries with localized legal opinions and payment infrastructure.

On product and compliance milestones, EasyWin said it received PayPal approval for its MCC and completed full integration of its payments stack with leading global providers. The company also said it has obtained GLI certification from an independent testing agency, which it said confirms compliance with U.S. regulations for skill-based gaming products.

“In the long term, we aim to become a leading global skill-based gaming platform,” said Ivan Leshkevich, founder of EasyWin. “To achieve this, we focus on a strong product USP and new AI-based dev tools.”

The post EasyWin closes second seed round at $20m valuation appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.