Gambling in the USA
Announcing the final agenda for Gaming Americas Q1 Meetup (28 January), your premier virtual event in the Americas
Gaming Americas announces the final agenda for their first virtual quarterly meetup in 2021.
The Gaming Americas Q1 Meetup is taking place on 28 January and we are ready to reveal the final agenda for the event. See more details here | Register for free
The meetup already attracted +1k registrations and has +40 confirmed speakers, which has transformed the meetup into a full-day conference dedicated to the Americas.
The team at Hipther Agency along with the Way Seers at Gaming Americas has designed a program that will satisfy all content needs for companies interested in updates from North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
Besides the regular updates about North America, the Latin American and Caribbean-related panel discussions will be hosted in Spanish and participants will have the option to access the content in English as well. Thus ensuring all participants entrée into key markets of Latin America.
Here is how the final agenda looks like:
All times are in EDT – New York Time
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM – Reclassification of DFS entry fees by the IRS
- DANIEL WALLACH – Founder at Wallach Legal LLC
- LAILA MINTAS – CEO at PlayUp US (panel moderator)
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM – US Legislation Update – Which states to monitor in 2021
- DANIEL WALLACH – Founder at Wallach Legal LLC
- JESSICA WELMAN – New Markets Director for Catena Media
- STEVE RUDDOCK – Content Director for BettingUSA | Editor In Chief at Gaming Law Review
- J. FISHER – Partner in the Atlantic City office of Fox Rothschild LLP
- JEREMY KLEIMAN – Gaming Attorney and Member at Saiber LLC (panel moderator)
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM – The synergy between land-based and online operations (Sponsored by Play’n GO)
- DOMENICO MAZZOLA – Commercial Director at Altenar
- MAGNUS OLSSON – Head of Sales and Account Management at Play’n GO
- ALEX KORNILOV – CEO & Founder at BETEGY
- ADAM NOBLE – Co-Founder and Executive Vice President PlayStar Gaming
- LAILA MINTAS – CEO at PlayUp US (panel moderator)
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM – The US Gambling Industry seeks innovation (Sponsored by Play’n GO)
- WAYNE KIMMEL – Managing Partner at SeventySix Capital
- JORDAN PASCASIO – Co-founder & VP of Product at Fansure
- ADAM BERGER – Partner at Duane Morris LLP
- MAGNUS OLSSON – Head of Sales and Account Management at Play’n GO
- EVAN DAVIS – Managing Director, Sports Betting and Gaming for SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory (panel moderator)
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM – The Gambling Industry on the stock exchange
- ANDREW S. ZARNETT – Managing Director, Head of Gaming, Investment Banking at Jefferies
- MOHIT KANSAL – Partner at Clairvest Group
- TOM DIENNO – Deal Advisory & Strategy – Casino & Gaming lead at KPMG LLP
- LAUREN SEILER – Managing Director, Head of Strategy, Corporate Development & Investor Relations at Four Wood Capital Partners
- LLOYD DANZIG – Founder & Managing Partner at Sharp Alpha Advisors (panel moderator)
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM – Canada – Online Gaming, onwards and upwards in 2021
- RON SEGEV – Founding Partner of Segev LLP
- DEREK RAMM – Director, Anti-Money Laundering Operations Division at the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO)
- CHANTAL CIPRIANO – Senior Director, Legal & Compliance at Mazooma (panel moderator)
4:15 PM – 4:45 PM – Learning the ropes: The Payments Industry in North America
- ADRIANNA CUCCINELLO – Senior Executive Director iGaming and Sportsbook at Partis Solutions
- RICH ROBERTS – VP of Strategic Partnerships at Interchecks
- ANDREW CROWE – SVP of Business Development at Sightline Payments
- ZOLTÁN TŰNDIK – Co-Founder at HIPTHER Agency (panel moderator)
4:45 PM – 5:30 PM – Latin America – Regulation updates: Colombia experience, Panama, Argentina, Brazil (Language: Spanish – Live Interpretation: English)
- CESAR AUGUSTO VALENCIA GALIANO – President at Coljuegos (Colombia)
- SEBASTIAN VIVOT – Head of Modernisation and Information Technology, Loter’a de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires
- MANUEL SÁNCHEZ ORTEGA – Head of Junta de Control de Juegos (JCJ) Panama
- FERNANDO SAFFORES – Founder & Director at Focus Gaming News (panel moderator)
5:30 PM – 6:15 PM – Emerging Latin American markets – Argentina (Province of Buenos Aires, Province of Mendoza) and Chile (Language: Spanish – Live Interpretation: English)
- IDA LÓPEZ – President, Provincial Institute of Games and Casinos of Mendoza, Argentina
- VIVIEN VILLAGRÁN ACUÑA – Superintendent of Casinos, Chile
- MARIA EMILIA CORRAL – Legal Advisor to the Board of Directors at the Lottery of the Province of Mendoza, Argentina
- KAREN MARCELA SIERRA-HUGHES – Vice President, Latin America and Caribbean Government Relations and Business Development at Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®)(panel moderator)
6:15 PM – 7:00 PM – Focus on the Caribbean region (Language: Spanish – Live Interpretation: English)
- ALEX PARENTE – Corporate Senior Vice President Casino Operations at Hard Rock International
- DAVID MONIZ – Country CFO at Cirsa Dominicana, President ADCJ, GM, MBA, MDMGC & CPC
- ORLANDO RIVERA CARRIÓN – Executive Director at Puerto Rico Gaming Commission
- JOSÉ CARLOS FIGUEROA-TROCHE – Caribbean Government Relations and Business Development Representative Gaming Laboratories International, LLC (GLI®) (panel moderator)
7:00 PM – 7:45 PM – Debate: Is Latin America learning from the European mistakes? (Language: English – Live Interpretation: Spanish)
- FERNANDO GARITA – Gaming Consultant | Head of Business Development at Betcris
- FRANCESCO RODANO – Chief Policy Officer at Playtech
- ANGELO ALBERONI – Country Manager at Betmotion Brazil (panel moderator)
You can also view the full schedule and times of the panels on the following link: https://gamingamericas.com/meetups/schedule-q1-meetup/
For further sponsorship/speaking and marketing inquiries, make sure to reach out to Andrada Marginean (B2B Sales Executive at Hipther Agency).
For media-related inquiries, please contact Alexandru Marginean (Marketing Specialist at Hipther Agency).
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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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