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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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BetConstruct is set to showcase its extensive array of leading-edge products and solutions at the Peru Gaming Show, Jockey Exhibition Centre, Lima, from June 12 to 13. The Peru Gaming Show (PGS), with 21 years of history, is Latin America’s largest gaming fair bringing together top brands, slot machine manufacturers, software developers and platforms for online games and sports betting.

OLG has begun the process of selecting a technology platform provider to replace aging, back-end lottery technology systems. On May 31, 2024, a Request for Proposal (RFP) was posted on MERXTM to initiate this work. The future implementation of a new lottery platform will give OLG the foundation needed to capitalise on emerging technological trends and offer market-leading products and experiences.

Jackpot Digital Inc., a leading manufacturer of electronic multiplayer dealerless poker tables, announced that it has completed the installation of one Jackpot Blitz casino machine at Gray Wolf Peak Casino, located in Missoula, Montana. Currently, the Company has over 70 Jackpot Blitz tables in the field. The Company’s order book continues to grow and now includes more than 90 additional Jackpot Blitz tables, an increase of approximately 120% over the current installation base.

Bragg Gaming Group announced the appointment of Robbie Bressler as interim Chief Financial Officer, effective July 1, 2024. Bressler brings a wealth of experience to the role, previously holding senior finance positions, including SVP Finance, at Bally’s Corporation, Gamesys Group plc and The Intertain Group Ltd. He is currently serving as CFO of ForumPay Ltd., a crypto payment processing company. He began his career at Ernst & Young, where he spent over a decade in their financial services assurance group.

Evolution announced that its highly successful, world-leading Crazy Time live game show has launched to online players in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Pennsylvania and West Virginia have become the latest states to join Crazy Time’s much-anticipated US rollout, following the game show’s US debut in New Jersey in December last year.

Partnerships

PENN Entertainment has announced that it has reached an agreement with Golf Canada on a multi-year extension for theScore BET to continue as the organisation’s exclusive Official Gaming Partner. The partnership includes sponsorship of Canada’s marquee national golf championships, the RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Women’s Open.

BetMakers Technology Group Ltd has announced that it has signed two-year market access and content agreements with bet365 relating to New Jersey and Colorado. Under the agreements, bet365 will be licensed by BetMakers to offer fixed odds bets on thoroughbred horse racing to bet365 customers within New Jersey. Bet365 will also be licensed to distribute BetMakers’ thoroughbred racing content to bet365 customers in New Jersey and both thoroughbred and harness racing in Colorado.

Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, has reinforced its commitment to Latin American expansion by strengthening its existing relationship with Colombian operator FullReto. The latest agreement will see FullReto offer its players a broad selection of Pragmatic Play’s unique Virtual Sports titles, building on an already extensive offering of over 300 Slots and Live Casino games.

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Booming Games, a leading slot provider in the gaming sector, has revealed its latest collaboration with BetArabia, Lebanon’s exclusive regulated online casino.

Booming Games’ selection of slots has been fully integrated into BetArabia’s innovative platform, offering players access to popular titles like Burning Classic, TNT Bonanza, and Cash Pig, among others from our diverse portfolio, including Buffalo Hold and Win, Power of the Vikings, and The Wild Wings of Phoenix.

BetArabia, owned by Casino Du Liban, received Lebanon’s first & only legal online gaming license from the Ministry of Finance in 2022. The history of Casino Du Liban dates back to July 29, 1957, when it was granted Lebanon’s sole gaming license and opened the iconic Casino Du Liban. Today, it remains the only legal online casino in Lebanon, holding the exclusive gaming license.

As part of this partnership, players can look forward to an array of new features, improved gameplay mechanics, and a diverse selection of gaming content. Both companies are dedicated to nurturing a vibrant gaming community and equipping players with the tools they need to excel in the digital realm.

Frederik Niehusen, Chief Commercial Officer at Booming Games, said: “We’re delighted to announce our partnership with BetArabia, the sole regulated online casino in Lebanon. This marks another milestone for our company as we continue to distribute our gaming content worldwide.”

Tigran Geghamyan, Head of Operations, said: “This collaboration heralds a new era of gaming excellence. By merging our respective expertise and resources, we are set to deliver an unparalleled dynamic and immersive gaming experience.”

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Sports content specialist Checkd Media, part of award-winning Checkd Group, is extending the run of its highly successful William Hill-sponsored show, No Tippy Tappy Football with Sam Allardyce, throughout Euro 2024 for what promises to be an exciting summer of football ahead.

Having proved to be a major hit across Checkd’s Footy Accumulators social channels since its creation ahead of the 2022 World Cup, the show has gained over 1 million YouTube views in the last month, as well as 32,000 YouTube subscribers and 370,000 audio downloads since the show started.

The series featuring leading names from the football world is continuing this summer with seven extra episodes airing across the competition.

No Tippy Tappy Football with Sam Allardyce started its extended run with former England and current Sheffield Wednesday coach Chris Powell joining hosts Natalie Pike and Sam Allardyce, with the trio discussing their final England squad picks and predictions for the tournament.

The series will continue to provide exclusive insight and opinions from the most high-profile guests and supply previews and reactions from on and off the pitch in Germany.

The extension also sees the introduction of a new tactics board designed for Big Sam to share his analysis of all England’s games in the competition.

Will Tyrrell, Director of UK Media at Checkd Media, said: “We are thrilled to extend No Tippy Tappy Football with Sam Allardyce through the Euros, delivering even more in-depth analysis and engaging discussions for our audience.

“This series has always been about offering fans a unique perspective from some of football’s most respected figures. With the addition of new features like the tactics board, we are confident that this summer’s episodes will be our best yet. We are grateful for the continued support of William Hill, which allows us to bring this exciting content to football fans across the globe.”