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National Weather Service Certifies Little Caesars Arena, Comerica Park And Four Other Concert And Sports Venues As ‘StormReady’
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- Ilitch Holdings and Olympia Entertainment partner with Michigan State Police, Oakland University and Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties to earn certification from the National Weather Service
- Partnership across Southeast Michigan’s emergency response organizations key in building storm readiness program
- Specially-trained weather spotters track weather conditions during events
Metro Detroit’s major sports and entertainment venues are now certified to spot, report and prepare for a wide range of weather conditions. “The National Weather Service (NWS) now recognizes Ilitch Holdings, Inc. as “StormReady” for Olympia Entertainment’s major event venues both owned and operated by Olympia Entertainment.” The sites include Little Caesars Arena, Comerica Park, DTE Energy Music Theatre, Meadow Brook Amphitheatre at Oakland University, the historic Fox Theatre and the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill.
The StormReady certification brings together emergency managers from federal law enforcement groups to county leadership across Southeast Michigan, including Michigan State Police, Wayne Stateand Oakland universities, among others. Together, they collaborate to ensure the safety and security of visitors at the region’s major sports and entertainment venues.
“StormReady encourages communities to take a new, proactive approach to improving local hazardous weather operations and public awareness,” said Richard Pollman, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the NWS weather forecast office in White Lake, Michigan. “StormReady provides communities with improved communication and safety skills needed to save lives and property – before and during the event.”
With more than 50 specially-trained weather spotters, the six venues are continuously monitored for signs of inclement weather.
“We put in a great deal of behind-the-scenes effort to help ensure the best possible guest experience at our venues,” said Chris Granger, Group President for Sports and Entertainment at Ilitch Holdings, Inc. “With the National Weather Service in the lead, this program helps many organizations collaborate across the region to help ensure our guests always have a great experience at both indoor and outdoor venues.”
The nationwide StormReady weather preparedness program helps local communities develop plans to handle severe weather conditions. The program provides communities across the country with recommended processes to coordinate between the region’s National Weather Forecast office and state and local emergency managers and businesses that oversee security and weather preparedness.
Last year, Little Caesars Arena, home of the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings and the NBA’s Detroit Pistons, received the SAFETY Act Certification, the highest level of protection awarded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Managed and operated by Olympia Entertainment, Little Caesars Arena is the first combined NHL, NBA and entertainment venue to earn the certification. Comerica Park, home to the MLB’s Detroit Tigers, received the SAFETY Act Certification in 2015.
“Obtaining StormReady certification demonstrates our commitment to protecting our patrons and staff,” said Rick Fenton, Vice President of Security for Ilitch Holdings, Inc. “The StormReady certification is also part of our continuous effort to improve our SAFETY Act certification.”
To be recognized as StormReady, a site must:
- Establish a 24-hour warning point and emergency operations center
- Have more than one method to receive severe weather forecasts and warnings and to alert the public
- Create a system that monitors local weather conditions
- Promote the importance of public readiness through multiple outreach efforts
- Develop a formal hazardous weather plan, which includes training severe weather spotters and holding emergency exercises
StormReady began in 1999 and today includes over 2,700 communities in the United States. Ilitch Holdings, Inc. becomes the eighth commercial entity in Michigan to earn the StormReady designation. The recognition will last for three years.
About NOAA and National Weather Service
NOAA’s National Weather Service is the primary source of weather data, forecasts and warnings for the United States and its territories. NOAA’s National Weather Service operates the most advanced weather and flood warning and forecast system in the world, helping to protect lives and property.
About Ilitch Holdings, Inc.
Ilitch Holdings, Inc., was established in 1999 to provide professional services to certain businesses that were founded or purchased by Detroit entrepreneurs Mike and/or Marian Ilitch. The Ilitch companies represent leading brands in the food, sports and entertainment industries, including Little Caesars, Blue Line Distribution, the Detroit Red Wings, Olympia Entertainment, the Detroit Tigers, Olympia Development, Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising Program and Champion Foods. The organization also has a joint venture interest in 313 Presents. Additionally, Marian Ilitch owns MotorCity Casino Hotel.
About Olympia Entertainment
Headquartered in the heart of The District Detroit, Olympia Entertainment owns and operates the Fox Theatre, City Theatre and Hockeytown Cafe, and provides facility management services at Little Caesars Arena, DTE Energy Music Theatre, Meadow Brook Amphitheatre and Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill. The company also serves as the sales and marketing organization for the Detroit Red Wings and provides additional services to 313 Presents.
Olympia Entertainment is an Ilitch company. Other Ilitch companies include: Little Caesars Pizza, Blue Line Foodservice Distribution, the Detroit Red Wings, the Detroit Tigers, Olympia Development of Michigan, Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising Program, Ilitch Holdings, Inc., MotorCity Casino Hotel and Champion Foods. The Ilitch companies also maintain a joint venture interest in 313 Presents.
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Casino Kings Knocks Out Partnership with Boxing Powerhouse BoxNation
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Week 17/2025 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming
PG Soft has let its creative juices flow with its brand new title, Doomsday Rampage. As doomsday descends to plunge the world into chaos, players must navigate their way through a ruined city in search of three missing power clamps that hold the key to humanity’s last hope. Doomsday Rampage is a 5-reel, 1-row video slot featuring a three-level multiplier wheel with multipliers up to x100.
Spinomenal has released its tropical-themed game Majestic Lemur as part of its Wildlife series. The 5×3 reel frame is set against a picturesque beach backdrop, with clear blue waters, palm trees, wooden huts, and distant misty mountains. A light-hearted tropical soundtrack gives the game an exotic feel as players hunt for payouts.
Relax Gaming is pulling off the ultimate heist for cash in its heart-racing new release Cash in Transit. This highly volatile 5×4 slot sees players join a cunning gang of thieves in the City of London, attempting to commit the ultimate crime and get away with prizes worth up to 10,000x. The action begins when three or more Bonus Symbols land, unlocking the game’s Bonus Reels.
Evoplay has launched Lava Burst, a high-volatility slot packed with exciting features to boost player engagement. Played on a 4×3 grid, the game’s core mechanics are the Bonus Game and Ultra Bonus Game. Both begin with three spins, and each new symbol that lands reset the counter. The round continues until all 12 positions are filled or no spins remain.
Galaxsys is pleased to introduce Funny Faces: Hoglet Moglet, a cheerful and dynamic slot game designed to bring smiles and entertaining gameplay to players. Packed with playful animations, quirky characters, and unique bonuses, this new title adds a fresh and fun spin to the company’s ever-growing slot portfolio.
BGaming is serving up a delectable treat with the launch of the brand new Sugar Mix slot. Matching the ever-present demand for creative sweet-themed slot action, Sugar Mix invites players into a charming pastry shop where the shopkeeper guides them on a quest for big wins and exciting bonus action. Sugar Mix immerses players in a colorful world of sugary delight, while an exciting Free Spins bonus round, complete with the dynamic Swap feature, keeps players on the edge of their seats for every spin.
Yugo Workshop is back with another thrilling slot release! Wild Island marks the studio’s third launch this year under the Million Stars Partner Program, following the successful debuts of Thorfinn’s Journey and Vault Rush. This latest title delivers a paradise setting with a fiery twist, packed with high-energy gameplay, immersive visuals, and fiery features. As players spin the reels of this high-volatility 5×3 video slot with 20 paylines, they’ll uncover the island’s hidden dangers and lucrative rewards, all leading to an explosive finale when the volcano awakens.
Inspired Entertainment, Inc., is delighted to announce the launches of Piggy Winner™ and Gold Mine Fortune™ in the United Kingdom, Gibraltar and Malta iGaming jurisdictions. Piggy Winner™ is a fun, pig-themed slot game that builds on the success of Inspired’s ever popular Golden Winner™, combining the playful visuals of two popular slots, Big Piggy Bank™ and Prize Piggy Win & Spin™, into a vibrant slot experience. Gold Mine Fortune™ is a gold miner-themed slot game inviting players on a high-stakes mining adventure with its ‘three bags’ mechanic, represented above the reels by the red Wild, golden Prize Pot, and blue Multiplier minecarts.
Play’n GO reintroduce their iconic explorer in Rich Wilde and the Tome of Dead, a grid slot where forbidden knowledge, ancient deities, and raw chaos collide. Rich Wilde returns to face his most perilous discovery yet. Uncovering a cursed tome deep within the sands of myth, Wilde inadvertently releases Ammit – the Devourer of the Dead. This 5×5 cascading grid slot challenges players to manipulate arcane power to seal the beast away.
Stakelogic is proud to unveil its latest game release, Wild Canyon. This high-volatility adventure takes players to the rugged landscape of the Wild West, where an outlaw Chameleon rules the reels with attitude and generous payouts. In this 40-payline slot, players encounter a colour-shifting Chameleon outlaw who struts above the reels, blending in with the desert dusk.
Red Rake Gaming introduces Sugar Burst, a thrilling 6×6 video slot that turns every spin into a true celebration of flavours, colours, and rewards. This new release takes players to a world filled with candy, cakes, and waffles, where every spin can trigger a delicious avalanche of wins. With its Xtreme Cascading system, all matching symbols disappear after a winning combination, creating new cascades and even more chances to win.
Players can charge into action and lock in mighty wins in Blazin’ Buffalo Extreme Hold & Win, the latest slot from in-demand studio, Rival. This game is all about explosive action, with players caught up in a stampede across an arid frontier where they join the magnificent beasts to chase down blazin’ wins. They are helped along the way by different Wilds, a Hold & Win feature, Jackpots and the chance to win up to 20,000x the bet.
Get ready to experience a carnival colour in Supa Crew – the dazzling new addition to the Elysium Studios – Driven by Swintt line-up that sees players team up with a dynamic group of graffiti artists to grab their spray cans and paint the town any shade they please! Set in a fantasy kingdom filled with mushrooms, cats and other cute creatures, Supa Crew is a five-reel, 10-payline slot where wins are paid for adjacent matching symbols regardless of the reels they appear on.
Blueprint Gaming™ is ready to treat players to another thrilling underwater adventure via its latest release, Fishin’ Frenzy Even Bigger Fish 2™, where new and improved collect modifiers, free spins and the Rapid Fire Jackpots™ system boost chances of fishtastic returns. The 6×4, 4,096 way-to-win slot sees the collect modifiers more than double from the series’ predecessor, with Bait ‘N’ Catch, Win Stepper, Catch Match and Super Catch offering an array of features including increased cash symbols, wilds, multipliers and free spins.
Playson takes to the heavens in its latest release King of the Sky: Hit the Bonus™, where an exciting series-first sees the title’s Eagle’s Bonus awarding wins via both paylines and bonus symbols. A cloudy backdrop immerses players in the thick of the action with a majestic eagle guiding gameplay. The Golden Bonus Game is elevated via random Multipliers and Boost symbols which collects the value of all other icons on the grid, whilst four in-game jackpots increase the chance of soaring wins reaching 1,000x.
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. is excited to announce the release of Gate of Horus™, now available to the UK LBO, B3 market. From the creators of the popular Rise of Samurai slot™, Inspired’s Bell-Fruit Games studio presents Gate of Horus a captivating new Egyptian-themed slot. Packed with engaging features, players can enjoy an expanding symbol that unlocks additional win lines, Free Spins, a dynamic dual-wheel gamble, and Fortune Spins for even greater opportunities to win.
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LuckyStreak unveils optimised Mobile Live European Roulette
New ultra-slick interface brings mobile-first, immersive play with seamless multi-camera views, stat tracking, multi-tabling and social features
LuckyStreak, the Riga-based live games provider, has launched its new Mobile Live European Roulette game, delivering a stunning player experience with sleek mobile-first interface, smooth gameplay and a host of powerful new features.
Following the recent upgrades to its Blackjack and Baccarat offerings, the relaunch of this mobile-friendly format cements LuckyStreak’s position at the forefront of live casino innovation. The new Mobile Live European Roulette has been specifically designed for mobile gaming – playable in both portrait and landscape orientations with a bold interface.
New features include a streamlined UI and thumb-friendly controls for quick chip selection, bet placement and game interaction. Players can toggle easily between classic and racecourse betting layouts, track hot and cold numbers, review winning stats and save their favourite bets for speedy reuse.
A refined automatic camera system ensures players never miss a moment of action, smoothly transitioning between views to give a clear view of the entire game. Players can also customise their table presence with a fun selection of avatars and dive into the social element with in-game chat, emojis and a fully-integrated jackpot tournaments tool.
LuckyStreak’s new Mobile Live European Roulette game is now in-play and available to all operators and players. This launch demonstrates LuckyStreak’s ability to keep pace with some of the industry’s most popular live dealer suppliers and adapt to ever-evolving technological advancements.
Erez Cywier, CTO and co-founder at LuckyStreak, said: “This version of our Mobile Live European Roulette reflects everything we’ve learned from past relaunches and customer feedback. The new interface is sleek, intuitive, and designed for seamless play—without compromising the features our players love.
“We’re not trying to shout louder than the competition — we are proving that we belong in the top tier. With Mobile Live Roulette, we’ve once again delivered a product that not only matches, but in many ways surpasses, the best in the market in terms of usability.”
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