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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – May 9-15

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May 17, 2022

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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

DraftKings has reported revenue of $417m in Q1 2022, an increase of 34% compared to $312m during the same period in 2021. Revenue for the company’s B2C segment grew to $404m, an increase of 44% compared to the three months ended 31 March 2021.

The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada’s Division of Industrial Relations recognises two Boyd Gaming properties – Main Street Station Casino Brewery Hotel and California Hotel and Casino – for successful entry into the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Programme (SHARP).

Galaxy Racer has launched a fund in North America to support women in esports. The project, called HER Galaxy, features safe and empowering online platforms for gamers who identify as women.

BetMGM has announced that the first BetMGM Poker Championship is scheduled for June 23-26 at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The tournament, scheduled during the 2022 ARIA Poker Classic, will lead four days of BetMGM poker events.

Saracen Casino Resort has launched its BetSaracen mobile sports betting app and has become the second gaming company in Arkansas to accept mobile wagers. Saracen is also accepting wagers through the BetSaracen website.

Leadstar Media has announced that it is fully licensed and operational in the state of West Virginia. The sports wagering supplier license issued by The West Virginia Lottery allows the company to partner with and promote the legal betting sites in the state.

Partnerships

Ruby Seven Studios has announced a new partnership with Chicago-based online gaming company ODDSworks Inc. This partnership will expand Ruby Seven’s vast content library of games to include ODDSworks’ most popular games across Ruby Seven’s suite of social casino applications.

BetMGM has announced that the company now is the exclusive Sports Betting Partner of the Houston Astros. This marks BetMGM’s first relationship in Texas.

Sycuan Casino Resort announced that the organisation has signed a one-year endorsement deal with San Diego Padres Pitcher Joe Musgrove. As a part of this new agreement, Musgrove will be featured in upcoming marketing campaigns, promotions, social media content and make exclusive casino appearances.

New Appointments

Fanatics has announced the appointment of preeminent fintech, e-commerce and marketing executives Lydia Jett and Jonathan Mildenhall to its board of directors.

Infinite Arcade, the blockchain platform built to launch the mobile games industry into the metaverse, has announced the appointment of marketing industry leader Andrew Dubatowka as Core Contributor to their Product Marketing Department.

Digital audio advertising platform AdTonos has appointed Tony Moustakelis, former Director of Business Development at iHeart Media, as Business Development Director (US).

Super Group announced the appointment of Natara Holloway and Jonathan Jossel to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. These appointments increase the number of independent Board members and take the total directors on Super Group’s Board to nine.

Parleh Media Group announced that popular Canadian soccer broadcaster James Sharman has joined the company as an investor and new Head of Soccer Content.

Game Play Network Inc (GPN) has announced that it has appointed Ian Smith as the company’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

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RPM GAMING BOLSTERS LEADERSHIP TEAM WITH CONLETH BYRNE NAMED STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS DIRECTOR

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November 11, 2025

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RPM Gaming, a specialist in retail and online betting and gaming, has strengthened its senior executive team with the appointment of industry veteran Conleth Byrne as Strategic Partnerships Director.

Byrne brings with him two decades of leadership experience across the iGaming and technology sectors, having held directorial roles at IGT, The Football Pools, and SIS, alongside more recent strategic consultancy work with a range of high-growth businesses across the betting and gaming ecosystem.

Following a rapid period of growth at RPM Gaming, Byrne’s scope will be to translate his extensive experience in business strategy and operational excellence across various iGaming sectors into long-term value for the company’s global partners, adding significant value with his understanding of high-growth operations and ability to foster top-tier partnerships.

Richard Thorp, Founder at RPM Gaming, said: “Conleth’s a hugely respected figure in this industry, having operated in senior roles in high-stakes, high-growth environments for the past twenty years. His experience in-house with some of iGaming’s biggest names and in advisory roles for successful companies in a number of verticals will be a huge asset to our organisation and our global partners.”

Conleth Byrne, RPM Gaming’s Strategic Partnerships Director, added: “RPM Gaming has become the go-to name for ambitious iGaming firms looking to enter their next growth phase, from either a tech or new-market point of view. Joining this team – which is packed full of industry heavyweights – is a pleasure, and I’m looking forward to adding my own value to RPM and its customers.

“We want to cement RPM’s reputation as the one-stop shop for those who have strong visions but are, perhaps, unable to join the dots with internal resources in making that a reality. This team can do just that, with the connections, know-how, and go-to-market experience to take companies of all sizes to their next level.”

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Gaming Corps appoints new Chief Commercial Officer to drive next growth phase

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November 10, 2025

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Gaming Corps Gaming Corps, a publicly listed game studio based in Sweden, today announces a key hire for the Company’s growth journey. Graham Greensmith, Gaming Corps new Chief Commercial Officer, joins with more than 20 years experience from a multitude of commercial management roles within the industry.

Greensmith was most recently heading the growth journey at British iGaming giant Inspired as Head of Commercial Development, where he played a fundamental role in expanding market presence and driving sales.

Juha Kauppinen, CEO of Gaming Corps says: “As we continue to grow, we’re entering a new and exciting phase of our journey. With a strong and unique game portfolio, best in-class distribution and top talents on board we are now focused on scaling our commercial efforts, to further accelerate our growth journey.

We need to review our commercial strategies so they align with the company we are growing into and bringing Graham on board feels great and is an exciting example of the increased attention Gaming Corps are experiencing from the industry. We will now continue to work hard to become one of the industry’s most innovative and respected game studios.”

Greensmith joins Gaming Corps following several impressive commercial successes, most recently leading a strong growth journey with iGaming giant Inspired. Having operated at senior level within a fast-growing PLC, he brings valuable experience from scaling operations and driving strategic expansion in a public company environment as well as strong connections and relationships from the European iGaming scene. Graham holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Surrey, and started his new role November 10th 2025.

Graham Greensmith commented, “I am thrilled to be joining Gaming Corps at the most exciting phase of their ambitious journey. The goal is clear, to become the vendor of choice for operators, producing games of the highest quality, known and enjoyed on a global scale. I’m grateful to Juha and the upper management team for the trust and opportunity to be part of this next chapter and I can’t wait to play my part in the undoubted success that is to come.”

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JACK BUTLAND CALLS ON RANGERS FANS TO HELP END HOMELESSNESS IN GLASGOW

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November 10, 2025

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Jack Butland has called on Rangers fans to show their support for tackling homelessness in Glasgow and sign-up for the Rangers Big Ibrox Sleep Outs – which encourages Rangers fans to sleep out at Ibrox.

On Friday 14th and Saturday 15th November, Rangers fans will brave the elements and get a glimpse of the nightly conditions those who are street homeless face. As part of their support of the event, 32Red will contribute the first £10 to every participant to kickstart their fundraising.

Jack Butland said: “Over the last 10 years, the Big Ibrox Sleep Outs have made a huge impact on tackling homelessness in Glasgow. These kind of initiatives are invaluable and the work both Rangers Charity Foundation and 32Red do for these is amazing. As a Club and as players we understand the importance of the community work off the pitch as well as on it and we are proud of our supporters for continuing to take on this challenge or support those who are doing it to help people who don’t have a home to call their own”

Half of the funds raised from the Sleep Outs will benefit the work of Glasgow City Mission and Simon Community Scotland, with the other half going to support the Rangers Charity Foundation’s life-changing work in the community. Those who attend the Friday 14th Sleep Out will also receive a complimentary ticket to Rangers v Celtic Women’s at Ibrox prior to sleeping out.

Glasgow City Mission’s Winter Project is committed to providing people with routes out of rough sleeping and ensuring that they have access to a bed. Glasgow City Mission is the world’s first City Mission and has been at the forefront of compassionate care for the city’s marginalised since 1826.

Simon Community Scotland believes everyone deserves a safe place to live. They provide information, care, support, accommodation and homes to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

This season, the donation from the Sleep Outs to Simon Community Scotland will help to provide basics such as winter clothing (jackets, hats, scarves and gloves) and moving in packs which contain essentials for a new home, as well as supporting the charity’s Connect Hub for women experiencing homelessness.

David Henson, Supporter Engagement and Events Executive, Rangers Charity Foundation said: “Our supporters have been incredible over the last decade, raising over £358,000 for homeless charities via the Big Ibrox Sleep Outs, as well as additional funds for the Foundation’s own work in the community and with its charity partners. They have really taken this particular cause to heart. I think homelessness is something many of us see in the city every day, so it really struck a chord with fans and the Sleep Outs were a great way to get involved and do something positive while at the same time having the experience of spending the night in our iconic Stadium. We hope our 11th annual Sleep Outs continue to be a huge success and help two vital causes working to end homelessness in Glasgow.”

Elyse MacKinnon, Project Manager, Glasgow City Mission Winter Project, said: “The support of the Rangers Charity Foundation over the past decade has been incredible! It has allowed us to expand the winter project and having that extra month each winter has allowed us to support so many people who would have been at risk of rough sleeping. The Rangers supporters have managed to raise just under £277,000 for Glasgow City Mission alone over the years. To the fans who have taken part over the last decade and the ones who are going to do it this year, I truly just want to say thank you. It’s amazing what the supporters of the Foundation do, and it’s incredible that ten years later they are still supporting the winter project.”

Murray Easton, Head of Fundraising and Communications, Simon Community Scotland said: “The support of the Rangers Charity Foundation has been amazing, as its support we can reply upon. More people are homeless in Scotland now than ever before and we are at the frontline of that. The last winter was the most challenging we have experienced as a charity – the weather, the number of people rough sleeping or coming into our Hub looking for all kinds of support. To know that we’ve got regular support from the Rangers Charity Foundation is so important.”

Since 2015, the Sleep Outs have in total raised £358,500 for the community and tackling homelessness. Through their ongoing support, 32Red have contributed over £56,000 towards the events and continually support the work of the Foundation and their charitable initiatives.

Adam Gaskell, Head of UK Brand Marketing, FDJ United said: “We are continuing our support of the Big Ibrox Sleep Out by once again contributing the first £10 of sponsorship to every participant. This is an initiative we’ve been proud to support for many years as it aligns with our overall brand message of helping the local community and giving back. We want to thank everyone who has signed up so far and for supporting such a worthy cause. We hope that we can raise a lot of money to help those experiencing or at risk of homelessness”

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