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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – May 25-31

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Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news.

Last week, several gambling companies have re-entered into their businesses despite the ongoing pandemic. Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which includes casino reopening, new partnerships, product launches, award winnings, latest approvals, and recent announcements. Read on and get updated.

Casino Reopening

Most of the casinos have resumed their operations this week. Some are on the preparations to restart their business.

Rodney Butler, Chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, said that the plans to partially reopen Foxwoods Resort Casino on June 1 are still moving ahead despite opposition from Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont.

Rodney Butler told in an interview that Lamont is welcome to tour Foxwoods and see firsthand the safety precautions being taken to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, ranging from fewer open slot machines to air filtration systems.

New Deals

AGS announced a new partnership with the Kindred Group to provide its online, real-money games for the Kindred Group’s Unibet brand in New Jersey.

The Vancouver Titans esports team entered into a new partnership agreement with Pizza Hut Canada and designated Pizza Hut as the Official Pizza of the team and their fans.

Microgaming signed an exclusive distribution agreement with game design and development studio, Neko Games. The studio’s Super Showball video bingo game is live on Microgaming’s content aggregation platform from 26 May 2020.

Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) and Aristocrat Leisure entered into an agreement in principle to settle the Kater v. Churchill Downs, and Thimmegowda v. Big Fish Games lawsuits.

New Launchings

The igaming publishing company Oddschecker Global Media announced the launch of RacingPicks, a standalone horse racing site. The site’s purpose is to provide day-to-day expert content to the American racing community.

TransAct Technologies Incorporated launched its new Epicentral Clean2Play Sanitization Tracking System for casinos. This new casino product provides real-time printed proof that a slot machine has been cleaned, sanitized, and is ready for play.

The D.C. Lottery is set to launch its sports betting platform in the coming days. The online sportsbook GambetDC will take its first wagers in June, even though a large number of global sports events remain canceled due to COVID-19.

Awards

Michigan State Rep. Brandt Iden received an honorary American Gambling Award for his extraordinary efforts in legalizing sports betting, online poker, and online casino gaming throughout the state in 2019.

Latest Approvals

Illinois lawmakers have approved an approximately $40 billion state budget that largely maintains spending, along with a plan to push forward a Chicago casino.

The budget, which largely relies on federal funding, mostly maintains funding from the current budget, which the exception of health care agencies affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.

Legislators also approved a plan pushed by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to change the tax structure for a casino in the city. The Chicago casino was included in last year’s gambling expansion authorizing six new casinos, part of a critical funding source for the state’s $45 billion capital plan.

Financial Help

Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) is going to receive a $500m loan from the Provincial Government.

With Ontario’s state of emergency shuttering casinos, slot machines, and racetracks for the past two months, the gaming monopoly was in dire need of a cash injection.

Announcements

Brazilian Deputy Bacelar has affirmed that the legalization of all gambling verticals could play a key role in economic stability in the country.

He stated that following the current health pandemic, he is in favor of legalizing all gambling verticals, including jogo do bicho, on the grounds that gambling could save Brazil from its current financial crisis and rejuvenate the economy.


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Three Big Game Parties – One Location! Tickets to viewing parties at the Plaza Hotel & Casino to watch Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9 on sale now

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Hotel room package offers discounted rates and $50 food & beverage credit

Tickets are now on sale to attend one of three Big Game viewing parties at the Plaza Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas on Sunday, Feb. 9 to watch Super Bowl LIX. With three party options to choose from, there is an event for everyone to enjoy.

Held annually inside the Sierra Ballroom within the expansive convention space on the third floor, the Plaza’s Big Game viewing party includes a complimentary stadium food buffet and free buckets of beer. There will be a cash bar for all other cocktails. The game will be broadcast on giant high-definition (HD) screens located at every angle in the room. Football fans will also have convenient access to make and cash out sports bets with William Hill’s satellite betting stations. Doors open at 2 p.m. Tickets for the Big Game Viewing Party in the Sierra Ballroom are now on sale for $150 (plus taxes and fees) per person.

Guests can elevate their Big Game experience by attending the Plaza’s VIP Viewing Party held inside its intimate showroom on the casino floor. Guests enjoy an open bar through the end of the game and an upscale food buffet that rotates options every 45 minutes. Tickets for the VIP Showroom Party are $275 per person (plus taxes and fees).

The Sand Dollar Downtown will again hold its own Big Game Viewing Party for $35 per person (plus taxes and fees). Attendees will witness every thrilling moment of the game on the venue’s state-of-the-art HD screens. The Sand Dollar Downtown’s full cocktail, wine and beer menu will be available for purchase along with pizza from Pop Up Pizza.

All parties are open to guests 21 years or older. Tickets and more information about all of the viewing parties for the Big Game at the Plaza Hotel & Casino can be found at plazahotelcasino.com/entertainment/the-big-game-viewing-party/.

Guests who book a hotel room at the Plaza by Feb. 2 can save up to 20% on room rates for a two-night minimum stay anytime Feb. 3-12. The Plaza’s Big Game 2025 Room Package also includes a $50 food & beverage credit. Rooms can be booked online.

Fans also can watch the game at the William Hill Sportsbook on the Plaza’s casino floor. With 20 TV screens and a giant seamless HD video wall encompassing more than 80 sq. ft., football fans won’t miss a moment of action as they relax in the sports book’s inviting lounge-like atmosphere steps away from an adjacent bar. William Hill will have more than 1,000 ways to bet on the Big Game via various prop bets. Complete details are available in the William Hill Sportsbook at the Plaza Hotel & Casino.

 

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ACR POKER ANNOUNCES FIRST HIGH STAKES ADVENTURE OF 2025 TO TRITON POKER SUPER HIGH ROLLER SERIES ON JEJU ISLAND

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Win one of two $110,000+ high-stakes packages to South Korea through ACR Poker’s Main Satellite this Sunday 

Following last year’s unforgettable poker experiences in world-class locations, ACR Poker is raising the stakes once again with its first High Stakes Adventure of 2025, offering players a chance to compete against poker’s biggest names during the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series on Jeju Island, South Korea.

The High Stakes Adventure: South Korea guarantees two exclusive packages during ACR Poker’s Main Satellite on Sunday, January 26th at 2:05pm ET. Each package, valued at over $110,000, includes tourney buy-ins / entry fees for the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series on Jeju Island (taking place from February 26th to March 15th), plus business-class airfare, and 5-night luxury accommodation.

“In 2024, our High Stakes Adventures brought players incredible poker experiences in iconic destinations like Montenegro and Monte Carlo,” said ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker, winner of the $25K buy-in event at the 2024 Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in Montenegro. “We’re excited to kick off our first High Stakes Adventure of 2025 with the exotic Jeju Island in South Korea, and look forward to another year of unforgettable high-stakes poker adventures. Don’t miss your chance to take on some of the world’s best poker players for huge rewards.”

Alongside luxury travel perks, package winners will have the flexibility to use their $110,000 tournament buy-in budget across multiple events or go all-in on a single high-stakes tournament.

Set against the backdrop of South Korea’s stunning Jeju Island, ACR Poker’s next High Stakes Adventure offers players the ultimate high-stakes poker experience alongside various ACR Pros, Stormers and iconic poker players. Beyond the tables, players can enjoy the island’s unique culture, exquisite dining options, beautiful beaches, and scenic attractions.

Players can buy-in for the High Stakes Adventure:

  • South Korea Main Satellite for $2,650 or qualify for less.
  • They can enter two 3-Seat GTD Super Satellites this Sunday at 12:30pm ET with buy-ins of $630 or $290.
  • Players can also buy-in to the Hyper tourney for $31.50 at 10:30am ET that day, which guarantees three seats to the $290 Super Satellite.
  • They can also earn their $31.50 Hyper buy-in via the All-In or Fold (AIOF) Freeroll at 9:45am ET that day, with six seats guaranteed.

For more details on the High Stakes Adventure: South Korea, visit the promo page at ACRPoker.eu.

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Delasport’s Sportsbook Now Fully Integrated with OMEGA Systems’ Platform

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Delasport’s award-winning sportsbook solution is now fully integrated with OMEGA Systems’ B2B Platform.

The key partnership between the two iGaming technology providers will allow even greater access for operators worldwide to Delasport’s renowned solution. This means their players will be able to enjoy advanced personalization through ‘My Sportsbook’, ‘My Event Builder’, ‘My Combo’, and more, as well as one of the industry’s best coverages in terms of sports and markets.
This is yet another significant deal Delasport has signed in the past few months.

“Partnering with a strong provider like OMEGA Systems is part of our strategy to continue expanding our presence on regulated markets”, Delasport’s VP of Business Development Rosaire Galea Cavallaro says. “We’re excited to be able to announce this great news during ICE 2025 where we saw once again how impressed people are with our products.”

The integration is part of a long streak of successful partnerships where Delasport delivers its cutting-edge sportsbook as a Plug & Play iFrame solution.

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