iGaming
NeoGames appoints Robert Wesley as VP of North American Customer Development
NeoGames S.A. (Nasdaq: NGMS) (“NeoGames” or the “Company”), a technology-driven provider of end-to-end iLottery and iGaming solutions, has significantly enhanced its senior leadership team in North America, following the appointment of Robert Wesley as the company’s new Vice President of North American Customer Development effective August 1.
Wesley joins NeoGames after 25 successful years at the Virginia Lottery, where over the course of his tenure, he held a number of significant positions, with his most recent being Deputy Executive Director of Lottery. Under his leadership, Virginia’s iLottery programme became the top-performing U.S. jurisdiction in less than three years from initial launch. In addition, overall lottery sales grew by 23% in the most recently completed fiscal year.
In his new position, Wesley will draw on his many years of experience to serve as a resource to lotteries throughout North America that are interested in enhancing their interactive experience. He will also assist and support NeoGames’ existing customer base with best practices in the delivery and growth of their iLottery programmes and products.
Moti Malul, Chief Executive Officer of NeoGames, said: “Robert is hugely respected within the lottery industry and has an incredible track record of delivering iLottery growth during his time with Virginia Lottery. As we have consistently demonstrated, our iLottery offering is the industry leader and we want the right people to drive our efforts as we look to accelerate our customers’ success. Robert joining NeoGames is a major coup and sharing his expertise with our customers will undoubtedly help to grow their businesses.”
Robert Wesley, Vice President of North American Customer Development at NeoGames, said: “It is a thrill to join NeoGames and work with such an impressive portfolio of lottery partners. The North American iLottery market is one that continues to grow rapidly and NeoGames is in a prime position to support lotteries who are interested in enhancing the interactive gaming experience they offer. I am excited by the new challenges that lie ahead and look forward to sharing my expertise with the NeoGames team and our lottery partners.”
CT Interactive has announced a strategic partnership with Ondiss, one of Argentina’s leading online casino platform providers. Through this collaboration, CT Interactive’s top-performing titles are now integrated into the Ondiss platform, significantly expanding the company’s reach within the region’s regulated iGaming market.
This integration adds value to the broad Argentine audience of Casino & Hotel Casino Magic S.A., which successfully uses the Ondiss platform. With CT Interactive’s certified and player-favourite content now available, operators on the platform are empowered to diversify their offerings and meet the increasing demand for engaging, high-quality games.
“Partnering with Ondiss marks a pivotal step in our Latin America strategy. Their extensive presence across multiple provinces complements CT Interactive’s ambition to offer licensed, engaging content to a broad Argentine audience. This collaboration allows us to strengthen our footprint in one of the most promising markets in the region,” said Martin Ivanov, COO of CT Interactive.
“I am excited to announce our partnership with CT Interactive, this is the result of our team’s unwavering commitment to delivering a first-class gaming experience. We’ve invested in innovation, cutting-edge graphics, and thrilling game mechanics to ensure that every bet and every spin is an unforgettable adventure for Ondiss clients. With this partnership we are rising the bar for what it means to play at an online casino, and we couldn’t be prouder of the result,” said Gonzalo Alvarez, Commercial Manager of Ondiss.
This partnership provides operators with a broader variety of content, boosts player engagement, and enhances the competitive position of the Ondiss platform throughout Argentina. For CT Interactive, it represents another milestone in strengthening its presence in Latin America and supporting the development of sustainable, regulated iGaming markets.
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Certification for its standalone casino aggregator product allows WA Technology to increase its range of integrated iGaming content supplied to operators in the Brazilian market.
This ever-expanding catalogue of content includes tens of thousands of games, cementing it as a more trusted partner for operators seeking to thrive in this market, with the added assurance that it fully complies with Brazilian regulatory requirements.
Meeting the necessary requirements for the casino product builds on WA Technology’s strong record in the region, where it already has an established presence and certified platform, with an experienced team of professionals based out of an office in Recife. This gives the business a unique understanding of the players in the country and the team to simplify any complexities that may arise for operators.
The certification follows on from recent launches such as its Pick’Em player products for stats-led gameplay and Sportsbook Managed Service, to provide operators with more services and opportunities to grow.
Country Director for Brazil said: “This is a significant milestone for the business and signals our intent to expand further into the Brazilian market. I’m proud of the team’s hard work to secure this certificate and allow us to meet the market demands for casino games within this region.
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Michigan’s commercial and tribal internet gaming operators reported a combined total of $285.2 million in gross receipts from internet gaming (iGaming) and internet sports betting for June. This reflects a 5.4% decrease compared to May.
Monthly Gross Receipts
iGaming gross receipts for June totaled $240.6 million, down from $251.47 million in May. Gross sports betting receipts were $44.6 million, down from $49.96 million recorded in the previous month.
Monthly Adjusted Gross Receipts
Combined adjusted gross receipts (AGR) for iGaming and internet sports betting reached $256.5 million in June. Of that total, $226.0 million came from iGaming, and $30.5 million came from internet sports betting. This marks a 4.3% decrease in iGaming AGR and a 14.4% decrease in sports betting AGR compared to May. Year-over-year, iGaming AGR rose 37.3%, while sports betting AGR increased by $58.7 million compared to June 2024.
Monthly Handle
The total internet sports betting handle was $302.7 million in June, a 21.6% decrease from the $386.1 million recorded in May.
Monthly State Taxes and Payments
Operators reported submitting $48.9 million in state taxes and payments in June, including:
• iGaming taxes and fees: $47.1 million
• Internet sports betting taxes and fees: $1.8 million
Monthly City of Detroit Taxes and Payments
Detroit’s three commercial casinos reported $12.3 million in wagering taxes and municipal services fees paid to the City of Detroit in June, including:
• iGaming taxes and fees: $11.8 million
• Internet sports betting taxes and fees: $527,932
Monthly Tribal Operator Payments
Tribal operators reported $5.8 million in payments made to their respective governing bodies in June.
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