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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – August 15-21

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August 22, 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 and new partnerships. Read on and get updated.

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Jackpot Digital has announced that it has received licensing approval from the Redding Rancheria Gaming Commission, which is the regulator for Win River Resort & Casino located in Redding, California. The Vendor’s license was the final step required for the company to officially install Jackpot Blitz ETGs at the property.

Major League Baseball announced its support of an initiative that would authorise online sports betting in California, becoming the first major sports league to take sides in the high-stakes battle between bookmaking giants and the state’s powerful tribal gaming operators. Two primary sports betting initiatives are on the November ballot. Proposition 26 would restrict betting to in-person only at tribal casinos and four horse racing tracks. Proposition 27 would allow online sports betting.

European Gaming Congress 2024 (Warsaw, Poland)

Pragmatic Play is all set to attend and sponsor the upcoming G&M News Mercosur Summit. The event, hosted at the City Centre Iguazu, in Puerto Iguazu, Misiones, Argentina from August 31 to September 1, offers attendees the chance to enjoy networking, panels and training opportunities, as well as a chance to visit the picturesque Iguazu Falls.

Peru’s president Pedro Castillo has officially legalised sports betting and online gaming, after the country voted for the move last month. The law received 91 votes in favour at Peru’s Congress last month. There were no opposing votes. The law was then signed and published in Peru’s official newspaper.

On Tuesday, August 16, Uruguay’s Senate passed a bill to legalise online gambling, moving closer to the final legislation. The bill was debated during a parliamentary session, where Uruguay’s Chamber of Senators voted in favour of its implementation.

Southland Casino Hotel, which launched the first online and mobile sportsbook in Arkansas earlier this year, has launched its Betley online and mobile sportsbook for betting anywhere in Tennessee. According to a press release, the Betly.com Online Sportsbook for Tennessee is now available on PC and Mac browsers at Betly.com.

MGM Resorts Foundation has awarded nearly $2 million in the form of 82 grants to nonprofit organisations located in communities around the country in which MGM Resorts operates, including Southern Nevada, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, Northeast Ohio, the DC Metropolitan area and Western Massachusetts.

Konami Gaming announced an expansive list of gaming entertainment and systems technology planned for the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas on October 11–13. From highly-anticipated new game releases to award-winning SYNKROS casino systems advancements, Konami’s G2E 2022 lineup is rooted in the winning experience—emphasising celebration, team spirit and high-reward.

New Partnerships

rEvolution has been named as the media agency of record for Betfred Sportsbook, the wholly owned US subsidiary of Betfred Group, a UK-based bookmaker that owns and operates over 1400 betting shops in the UK with over 50 years of experience.

Riot Games has partnered with jeweller Tiffany & Co. to redesign the League of Legends World Championship Summoner’s Cup.

SCCG Management Founder and CEO, Stephen Crystal, announced the execution of an agreement with RGS provider, PDX Slots, to provide strategic advisory and business development services for North America.

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Kongebonus statement: Norway’s election result signals gambling policy continuity, but licensing debate is set to intensify

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September 11, 2025

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With the centre-left retaining a narrow majority, Norway’s gambling framework is set to remain largely unchanged in the near term.

Norsk Tipping’s monopoly will continue, and enforcement tools such as payment and DNS blocking of unregulated operators are likely to remain in focus. While a shift to a licensing model appears unlikely this parliamentary term, the Progress Party’s stronger position as the main opposition keeps the reform debate active.

For industry stakeholders, the sensible course is to concentrate on compliant, sustainable strategies and to track policy signals closely as the debate continues.

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Slots Temple Announces Exclusive Free-to-Play Tournament Partnership with Pragmatic Play

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8 hours ago

September 11, 2025

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Leading online casino operator Slots Temple is excited to announce a brand-new partnership with the UK’s number one slot provider, Pragmatic Play. This exclusive new deal will allow Slots Temple to integrate Pragmatic Play’s industry-leading products into its free-to-play tournament platform.

As part of this collaboration, Pragmatic Play’s renowned online slot portfolio, which features popular titles like Big Bass Bonanza, Big Bass Splash, and Gates of Olympus, will be available on Slots Temple’s tournament platform.

This is a landmark moment for Slots Temple as it continues establishing itself as a unique proposition in the UK marketplace. The operator became the first affiliate site to receive a full United Kingdom Gambling Commission license, enabling it to offer real-money prizes and slots to its customers. Through this partnership, Slots Temple will also be the first operator in the UK to offer free to play Tournaments (on Pragmatic Play Slot Games) that award real cash prizes

Slots Temple is committed to giving its players access to the latest and best slots available, and this new partnership underscores that dedication.

Fraser Linkleter, CEO of Slots Temple, said: Tournaments are the beating heart of everything we offer here at Slots Temple. By signing this exclusive partnership, we are continuing to demonstrate to our players our commitment to collaborating with the best the industry has to offer.

“Slots Temple has repeatedly proven itself to be a trailblazer in the UK slot scene, and we’re excited for their players to engage with our titles through dynamic tournaments. Our games are designed with player engagement in mind, making them a perfect match for this format.” Beatriz Chamero, Business Development Manager at Pragmatic Play commented.

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iGP Partners With BetComply to Support Strategic Expansion

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September 11, 2025

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iGP, the full-service iGaming platform, aggregator, and lottery provider, has partnered with regulatory consultancy BetComply to accelerate its strategy to expand its presence in regulated markets. This marks a key milestone in iGP’s multi-year transformation project into a leading B2B iGaming solutions provider, following a strategic shift to become a purely B2B-focused business.

BetComply, the leading compliance advisory business, will provide iGP guidance across licensing applications, documentation preparation, internal controls, and technical compliance. This ensures iGP and its operator partners are fully equipped to launch and scale successfully in regulated markets.

The strategic collaboration adds further strength to iGP’s full-suite offering, which includes a feature-rich iGaming Platform, the next-generation iGaming Deck aggregator, turnkey casino and sportsbook offering, integrated crypto and retail capabilities, as well as the latest lottery solution. With BetComply’s expertise, iGP reinforces its ability to deliver long-term compliance assurance alongside the robust infrastructure operators depend on.

Having evolved from a fast-growing tech provider to a trusted partner for scalable growth, iGP empowers operators to expand with confidence and achieve sustainable success in competitive regulated markets.

Jovana Popovic Canaki, CEO at iGP, said: “Partnering with BetComply marks a significant milestone that underscores both our ambition and momentum. It strengthens iGP’s position as a serious player in regulated markets worldwide, and I’m immensely proud of the teams and partners who made this possible. With BetComply’s support, we are ready to deliver our technology and vision to operators across regulated markets. We look forward to announcing our new market launches shortly.”

Mike de Graaff, Chief Compliance Officer at BetComply, said: “We’re excited to support iGP as they target to expand into regulated markets. Our role is to ensure that iGP and its partners enter every jurisdiction on a strong and sustainable compliance foundation, giving operators the confidence to focus on growth.”

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