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Penn National Gaming to launch sports betting at Hollywood Casino

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Penn National Gaming, a Pennsylvania-based casino operator, is going to launch sports betting at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races from September 1. William Hill USA will manage the company’s sports book.

Timothy J. Wilmott, Chief Executive Officer, said: “Penn National is excited to soon begin offering sports wagering for our customers in West Virginia. The enthusiasm around sports betting has been growing since the federal ban was repealed in May, and we look forward to providing our patrons with another great amenity to enjoy at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.”

Penn National plans to offer a state-of-the-art sports betting experience at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. The Company has been actively developing a new sports book conveniently located near the Skybox Sports Bar, installing new walls and adding dozens of new televisions for customers to enjoy sports action from across the country and around the world.

 “Our customers can’t wait to begin wagering on sports,” said Scott Saunders, General Manager at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. “This region is a hotbed of both professional sports and college athletics, and we look forward to becoming a destination for fans in West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC.”

 

About Penn National Gaming
Penn National Gaming owns, operates or has ownership interests in gaming and racing facilities and video gaming terminal operations with a focus on slot machine entertainment. At June 30, 2018, the Company operated twenty-eight facilities in sixteen jurisdictions, including Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, and Ontario, Canada. At June 30, 2018, in aggregate, Penn National Gaming operated approximately 34,100 gaming machines, 770 table games and 4,800 hotel rooms. The Company also offers social online gaming through its Penn Interactive Ventures division.

About William Hill
William Hill PLC is one of the world’s leading betting and gaming companies, employing over 16,000 people. Its origins are in the UK where it was founded in 1934, and where it is listed on the London Stock Exchange. The majority of its $2.1 billion annual revenues are still derived from the UK, where it has a national presence of licensed betting offices and one of the leading online betting and gaming services. In 2012, it established William Hill US with a focus on retail and mobile operations in Nevada, which is now the largest sports betting business in the USA. William Hill US currently operates 107 race and sports books in Nevada and the state’s leading mobile sports betting app. Following the ruling in May 2018 by the Supreme Court that the federal ban on state sponsored sports betting was unconstitutional, the company is planning to operate where permitted by law throughout America. William Hill US is already operating in New Jersey at Monmouth Park Racetrack and Ocean Resort Casino and is the exclusive risk manager for the sports lottery in Delaware. William Hill also has licensed operations in The Bahamas, Italy and Spain and serves online customers throughout the world from its Online headquarters in Gibraltar.

Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the expected impact of sports betting on the Company’s operations. These statements can be identified by the use of forward looking terminology such as “expects,” “believes,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “seeks,” “may,” “will,” “should” or “anticipates” or the negative or other variations of these or similar words, or by discussions of future events, strategies or risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions within the bounds of its knowledge of its business, there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from our expectations. Meaningful factors that could cause actual results to differ from expectations include, but are not limited to, risks related to entering into a new line of business, including our ability to establish and maintain relationships with key partners or vendors and to generate sufficient returns on investment, as well as risks relating to potential legislation in various jurisdictions, and other factors as discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, each as filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not intend to update publicly any forward-looking statements except as required by law. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this press release may not occur.


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MGA Games announces the launch of Magic Stones in International Markets, its new online slot available from April 28. The game offers an underground adventure in a voxel art world (3D graphics made of blocks), where players explore caves, collect precious stones with multiplier effects, and face various challenges in a fantasy environment.

The main gameplay is based on a 5×3 format with 10 paylines. It features cumulative Money symbols and a direct Free Spins purchase option. During these free spins, progressive multipliers and the Collect function with Wild symbols allow players to unlock additional spins and boost their chances of winning as the game progresses.

With a clear focus on innovation, Magic Stones positions itself as a key title in MGA Games’ expansion strategy. Its release represents a unique opportunity for operators looking to diversify their portfolios and offer players a distinctive, memorable, and highly profitable experience.

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ZEAL is a new member of the German Online Casino Association (DOCV)

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  • In addition to online lotteries, the company offers a growing portfolio of online games for B2C and B2B target groups
  • ZEAL is committed to responsible gambling and strengthening the regulated market

ZEAL Network SE, Germany’s market leader for online lotteries and provider of online games for B2C and B2B target groups, has been a member of the German Online Casino Association (DOCV) since April. With this step, ZEAL underlines its commitment to responsible online gambling and effective regulation that strengthens the legal market in Germany.

“We are delighted to be working with the DOCV,” says Helmut Becker, CEO of ZEAL. “Our aim is to provide a fair and transparent gaming experience with state-of-the-art player and consumer protection. We are now working together with the DOCV to strengthen regulated gambling in Germany and combat the black market.”

“We are delighted to welcome ZEAL as a new member of the DOCV,” says Julia Lensing, Managing Director of the DOCV. “The DOCV continues to advocate market-driven regulation of online gambling that strengthens legal offerings, effectively curbs the black market and guarantees genuine player protection. With ZEAL, our association has gained another committed company that supports the principles of legal, transparent and responsible online gambling and wants to actively contribute to the positive development of the regulated market.”

By joining the DOCV, ZEAL is reaffirming its commitment to a responsible corporate policy and sending a clear signal for player protection and regulation.

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Soft2Bet shortlisted for 8 honours at 2025 WIG Diversity Awards

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Soft2Bet, a leading iGaming turnkey solutions provider that delivers high-quality products and services for online gambling operators, has been shortlisted in eight headline categories at the 2025 Women in Gaming (WIG) Diversity & Inclusion Awards, scheduled for 5 June at London’s Savoy Hotel. The WIG Diversity & Inclusion Awards honour outstanding contributions across areas such as innovation, inclusive culture, community impact, and business leadership within the global gaming sector. This recognition follows a year of high performance results, new deals, new brand launches, platform, MEGA product growth, and leadership recognition, underscoring Soft2Bet’s dual strength as a technology provider and an employer of choice.

Shortlisted categories

  • B2B Excellence (Company)
  • Best Diverse Place to Work
  • Community Engagement
  • Company of the Year (Supplier)
  • Great Place to Work
  • Innovator
  • Leader of the Year and Positive Role Model of the Year (Supplier) – CMO at Soft2Bet

“These nominations are a powerful endorsement of our teams, our strategic leadership, industry impact, and our unwavering commitment to excellence in key European markets where our brands and products consistently deliver top-tier performance,” said Oksana Tsyhankova, Chief Marketing Officer at Soft2Bet.

The shortlisting for Best Diverse Place to Work and Great Place to Work reflects the company’s internal progress: women now occupy 60% of leadership roles and team members from nine nationalities contribute to product development and strategy through initiatives like the Culture Squad and the Make a Difference platform.

Over the past year, Soft2Bet doubled its EBITDA, secured licenses in Ontario, Sweden, Romania, Spain, etc., announced new brands, new sponsorships on highly competitive markets, such as as Nordics and Ontario, and prepared for its first U.S. launch in New Jersey, bringing its total to 19 licenses across 12 jurisdictions.

Soft2Bet being shortlisted as B2B excellence is reflected in a robust portfolio of 13 consumer brands and industry recognition for both our proprietary platform and standout products such as MEGA, which continue to redefine engagement and innovation in regulated markets.

Earlier in 2025, Soft2Bet earned three titles at the European – Global Banking & Finance / Sustainability & ESG Awards, recognising Soft2Bet’s ongoing pursuit of innovation, its focus on delivering exceptional customer value, its strong AML measures, and overall commitment to compliance standards and sustainability across key European markets.

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