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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – January 31-February 6
Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news, new partnerships and new appointments. Read on and get updated.
Latest News
Penn National Gaming has announced that its subsidiary, Score Digital Sports Ventures (Canada) Inc. (theScore Bet), has received RG Check iGaming Accreditation from the Responsible Gambling Council.
Collegiate Sports Management Group, an integrated sports and entertainment media company focused on esports and traditional sports in the new creator economy, is launching ESPORTSU, its esports brand aimed at building community, content and events across the scholastic esports environment.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has shared its financial results for the last month of the year 2021, reporting that Nevada’s nonrestricted gaming licensees saw a total gaming win of $1.15bn.
Low6 has announced the successful completion of the company’s latest round of funding, ahead of an Initial Public Offering (IPO), expected to take place later this year.
Online payment solution AstroPay has launched its cryptocurrency offering, allowing clients to buy and sell crypto on the company’s platform and mobile app. The offering is cost-effective as users can trade cryptocurrencies without paying any purchase, trading, transfer, or maintenance fees.
Indigo Sky Casino & Resort has selected OPTX as its casino data platform for slots, slots artificial intelligence, player development and marketing. OPTX provides an end-to-end solution focused on slots, marketing and campaigns, player development and artificial Intelligence.
FanDuel Group and United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks, announced plans to open a state-of-the-art FanDuel Sportsbook lounge inside Chicago’s most iconic arena.
MGM Resorts has officially launched its new loyalty rewards programme, MGM Rewards. MGM’s this new loyalty rewards programme offers enhanced benefits and new ways to earn for its millions of members worldwide.
Sightline Payments announced the planned launch of its mobile loyalty platform, JOINGO, at Indigo Sky Casino & Resort in Wyandotte, Oklahoma in Q1 of this year.
New Partnerships
Caesars Sportsbook announced a partnership agreement with the New York Racing Association (NYRA) establishing Caesars as an official sports betting marketing partner and the title sponsor of the NYRA Turf Triple Series.
Betsson has signed a deal with the Federação Gaúcha de Futebol, in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, to sponsor the Gauchão 2022. In its 102nd edition of the competition, 12 clubs will play 72 games to compete for the title.
PointsBet has entered into a partnership with Women in Sports Tech Inc. (WiST), a non-profit organisation dedicated to driving growth opportunities for women at the intersection of sports, technology and innovation.
PointsBet Canada has signed a multi-year deal to become the official sportsbook operator of Alpine Canada Alpin (ACA). The agreement commences with the current 2021-2022 season.
New Appointment
Luxury gaming manufacturer Interblock has appointed international sales expert Galy Olazo to the role of regional sales manager in Latin America. Olazo will be based in the company’s office in Peru and will lead sales efforts for Peru, Colombia and Central America.
New Acquisition
Intema Solutions has signed a definitive share purchase agreement to acquire Livestream Gaming. Livestream is a private corporation which owns LOOT.BET, a licensed server-based real-money gaming platform and a top brand in the world of esports betting.
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GoldenRace launches Goal2Win to bridge the gap between football and numbers
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The world of sports betting and gaming is set for a major shake-up with the launch of GoldenRace’s innovative, new number game, Goal2Win, designed to captivate the massive global football audience. Goal2Win successfully bridges the gap between the universal passion for the “king of sports” and the proven thrill of number-based predictions, offering partners a fresh, high-potential product for monetisation.
Goal2Win is a premium offering that takes the familiar, classic number game format and integrates it with a dynamic, football-centric theme. This unique combination makes the game instantly recognisable yet excitingly new, appealing both to seasoned sports bettors and newcomers seeking an engaging, simplified experience.
Goal2Win is GoldenRace’s proposal to mix innovation and tradition. It offers operators a product that leverages the immense reach of football fandom while delivering the straightforward, engaging gameplay and massive win potential expected from a top-tier number game. It’s a compelling blend of excitement, simplicity, and significant reward potential.
Key features driving engagement and potential winnings:
Goal2Win is engineered for maximum player retention and high stakes, boasting dynamic gameplay and powerful features:
- Multiplier feature: Players can place the same set of bets across an impressive twenty-two consecutive events, significantly driving up potential winnings and ensuring sustained engagement over time.
- Jackpots and Mega Jackpots: The game includes tiered winnings with both standard Jackpots and highly coveted Mega Jackpots, promising life-changing sums and acting as a powerful player motivator.
- Quick picks: For rapid access to the action, the Quick picks option allows the system to randomly select numbers, streamlining the betting process for players.
- Row/Column selector: Enhancing the user experience, selector buttons enable players to easily pick an entire row or column of numbers, simplifying sophisticated betting.
Goal2Win represents a unique opportunity for operators to tap into the immense global football fanbase with a product that is both innovative and instantly recognisable. It stands poised to become a staple offering, driving higher stakes and attracting a broader demographic to the operators’ portfolio.
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PayAdmit partners with Yaspa to integrate Pay by Bank on its payments platform
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Yaspa, the Pay by Bank fintech, today announced a partnership with PayAdmit, the London-based payment software provider and orchestrator used by merchants across eCommerce, iGaming and digital services. The integration brings Pay by Bank to PayAdmit’s platform, giving its merchants a faster, secure, cost-effective way to accept customer payments with real-time confirmation.
PayAdmit offers a modular payments stack that includes White Label, Cashier Service, Payment Bridge and Payment Concierge Service — a high-touch support layer for resolving payment issues in real time. The platform aggregates 350+ global payment methods and provides streamlined onboarding, enabling merchants to go live in as little as 14 days.
Adding Yaspa gives PayAdmit’s clients a high-conversion bank payment option built for speed, conversion and compliance.
Yaspa’s Head of Commercial, Amie Kadhim, said: “PayAdmit moves fast and sets a high bar on payment performance, reliability and checkout experience. We’re excited to power their next chapter with instant bank payments that are speedy, secure and deliver a smooth, mobile-first experience – boosting approval rates and settling funds immediately.”
For PayAdmit’s merchants, the integration with Yaspa delivers:
- Real-time deposit confirmation
- Lower processing costs versus traditional methods i.e. debit and credit cards
- Reduced fraud and chargeback risk with bank-level authentication
- A smoother mobile journey with no card details to key in
Yaspa’s benefits align with PayAdmit’s focus on performance, security and a modern, merchant-friendly toolkit.
Vladyslav Kolodistyi, CEO of PayAdmit added: “Our mission is to give merchants a flexible, future-proof payments stack. Partnering with Yaspa adds a best-in-class, instant bank payment option, so clients get higher conversion with less complexity.”
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Continent 8 appoints Julia Weygandt as Head of Client Growth & New Business
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Continent 8 Technologies, a leading provider of cutting-edge managed IT solutions designed for the global iGaming and online sports betting industry, announces the appointment of Julia Weygandt as Head of Client Growth & New Business.
Based in Malta, Julia will spearhead strategic initiatives to drive customer growth and capture new market opportunities globally, working closely with the existing Sales team and Practice Leads.
Julia brings over 20 years of experience in gaming, entertainment, and technology, with a proven track record in commercial strategy, international market expansion, and strategic partnerships. Her career includes senior roles such as COO at G Games and Tornado Games, and Head of International Partnerships at GAMOMAT, where she successfully scaled operations and delivered significant revenue growth.
Julia is an active advocate for diversity and leadership in gaming, serving as a Board member for Global Gaming Women and leading partnerships for the Behind the Gloves initiative, which combines boxing and corporate engagement to support charitable causes.
Nick Nally, Chief Revenue Officer at Continent 8 Technologies, commented: “Julia’s appointment reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional value and growth opportunities for our customers. Her deep industry knowledge, commercial acumen, and passion for building strong partnerships make her an outstanding addition to our team. We are excited to see the impact she will have as we continue to expand globally.”
Julia Weygandt, Head of Client Growth & New Business, added: “I’ve known the Continent 8 team for a long time; they are a trusted and respected partner to the world’s leading iGaming operators and suppliers, and I am thrilled to join at such an exciting time. My focus will be on driving client success through innovative solutions and strategic growth initiatives, ensuring we continue to lead in this fast-evolving industry.”
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