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We are pleased to present our weekly roundup on American gambling news! We are looking at the week’s highlights in American gambling news, including the most recent news and partnerships. Keep reading to stay up-to-date.
Latest News
PCI Gaming has announced an agreement to purchase Magic City Casino in Miami. This announcement was made following a positive decision by Florida Gaming Control Commission (FLGC), which allowed the transfer of assets and existing gaming licenses held by Magic City owners, to PCI Gaming’s wholly-owned subsidiary Gretna Racing.
Flutter Entertainment, an online betting company, announced that it will begin consulting shareholders to seek a U.S. listing. The plan to list in the US by the London-listed company comes as its U.S. FanDuel market-leading business is growing in revenue terms.
Graton Resort & Casino has launched a new, updated Graton Rewards Program. This incentive program will give you exclusive access to rewards-based offers and experiences. Guests can sign up to the Graton Rewards Programme free of charge by visiting the Rewards Centre and the new Rewards Kiosk.
MGM Resorts International has announced that it closed the sale of Gold Strike Tunica operations to CNE Gaming Holdings (a subsidiary of Cherokee Nation Businesses) for $450 million cash.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported the January 2023 Plainridge Park Casino and MGM Springfield generated $96.9 Million in Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR).
Partnerships
Playtech announced a retail partnership with Gold Rush Gaming. Gold Rush Amusements Inc is an Illinois affiliate and a major terminal operator in the fast-growing US video gaming market. Playtech will supply Gold Rush Gaming with its software and management systems to distribute the kiosks across Ohio as part of the agreement.
Trustly is the global leader for Open Banking Payments and partners with PointsBet to offer instant payouts to its players in the US powered by Cross River.
Pragmatic play is a leading content provider for the iGaming sector. The company has signed an agreement to provide slots and live casino verticals. Pragmatic Play’s hit titles, such as Book of Golden Sands or Octobeer Fortunes as well as multi-award winning Gates of Olympus, will be delivered under the agreement.
betPARX has launched mobile sports betting in Ohio through its partnership with the Memorial Tournament presented By Workday and The PGA TOUR. Ohio sports fans can now download the betPARX app for iOS, Android and on desktop to place wagers.
Everi Digital is the online gaming company of Everi Holdings. It has announced an agreement with Caesars Sportsbook & Casino in order to provide its award winning online gaming content for the operator’s real-money online gambling operations.
New Appointments
PlayAGS has announced that Robert Ziems, Chief Legal Officer, will join the Company. He will be effective immediately. Ziems has over 24 years’ gaming and legal experience and will oversee AGS’s legal and compliance activities as well as the Interactive business strategy.
Casino Arizona, Talking Stick Resort and Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community announced John Dinius’s appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer.
