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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – March 15-21


Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! It was again an eventful week in the USA, despite the still-active virus attack.
Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news, new partnerships and compliance updates. Read on and get updated.
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Konami Gaming’s DIMENSION 49J video slot cabinet and All Aboard video slot series have got nominated in three separate categories in the Annual EKG Slot Awards by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming. DIMENSION 49J has been nominated for Top Performing NEW Cabinet, while All Aboard has been nominated for Top Performing NEW Premium Game and Top Performing Proprietary Branded Game.
Caesars Entertainment has announced a $32.5 million expansion to its Indiana Grand Racing & Casino. Construction is set to start on April 1 and the project is expected to be completed by the end of the year. The expansion is expected to create more than 100 new casino jobs. Currently, Indiana Grand has about 100,000 square feet of gaming space. The 25,000-square-foot expansion will provide space for 100 new slot machines and 25 additional gaming tables.
NASCAR partner WynnBET, the digital gaming division of Wynn Resorts, has launched the WynnBET mobile app in the Commonwealth of Virginia in conjunction with being awarded an online sports betting permit in the state. With the recent announcement from the Virginia Lottery, WynnBET is now a legal gaming operator in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the WynnBET mobile app has been launched for sports betting enthusiasts to register and use throughout the state. Players who are 21 years of age or older can now download the app on Apple or Android devices with a $500 risk-free bet.
Inspired Entertainment has generated total revenue of $71.7m and adjusted EBITDA of $34.9m in the fourth quarter of 2020. These results include a payment from a UK LBO customer related to the company’s contractual revenue share of their value-added tax rebate, which positively impacted revenue by $32.5m and adjusted EBITDA by $31.7 million (in conjunction with third party fees).
Gross gambling revenues at MGM Springfield rose in February to $16.89 million, up from $14.5 million in January. But gross gambling revenue at the downtown casino still lags pre-pandemic figures in a pattern that holds true elsewhere and reflects the hospitality industry’s continued efforts to rebound from COVID-19 and the shutdowns necessary to prevent its spread.
Partnerships
Sportsbet.io has signed a two-year sponsorship agreement with Copa do Brasil. The agreement involves collaboration between the two brands, visibility on signs (LEDs and static), panels and rugs on the lawn, in addition to the traditional backdrops and materials in digital media. According to Justin Le Brocque, Head of Marketing at Sportsbet.io, this association with the national tournament is more of a connection with the Brazilian fan and a reason for pride for the company.
Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the gaming industry, has extended its presence in South America through its new partnership with Grupo Cordialito in Venezuela. The operator, one of the largest in the South American nation, will soon gain access to the supplier’s complete collection of Slots, including its latest titles, such as Eye of the Storm and Joker King, as well as its leading Live Casino products and the Virtual Sports offering.
FanDuel Group has announced a new multi-year partnership with two-time NBA champion and Inside the NBA analyst Kenny “The Jet” Smith. This new partnership designates FanDuel as the exclusive sports betting and daily fantasy provider for Kenny Smith. Additionally, Smith will appear in FanDuel advertising and TNT promotions featuring FanDuel’s free-to-play contests. Smith will also provide unique content for FanDuel Group’s social media channels.
Dignitas and HyperX have renewed and extended their partnership. The renewed partnership is the continuation of HyperX and Dignitas’ relationship that dates back to 2013. HyperX will continue to be the official peripheral partner of Dignitas. Through the partnership, HyperX and Dignitas will collaborate on exciting new content for Dignitas’ die-hard esports fans. HyperX Cloud Comms, a new and recurring content series, will bring Dignitas fans closer than ever before to their favourite players.
Kindred Group has teamed up with Gamban to offer Unibet customers in the US the ability to block online gambling sites across devices. Kindred has a long-standing cooperation with Gamban since 2017 across Europe and Australia. Gamban’s gambling blocking software works as an online gambling self-exclusion tool, preventing access to any online gambling site on individual devices.
Scientific Games Corporation has announced that its instant scratch games are coming to the Idaho Lottery. Scientific Games will design and manufacture Idaho Lottery scratch games under a new two-year contract, which begins in March 2021 and may be extended by the lottery for up to six additional years.
New Appointment
Everi Holdings has appointed Kate C. Lowenhar-Fisher as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer – General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, effective 22 March 2021, subject to customary regulatory approvals. She will have responsibility for the Company’s legal and regulatory compliance affairs and will report to Everi’s Chief Executive Officer, Michael Rumbolz.
Compliance Updates
Nuvei Corporation has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Nuvei Technologies (Nuvei) has been approved to support the sports betting industry in Virginia. The Virginia Lottery has issued a sports betting vendor registration to Nuvei in accordance with the state’s sports betting regulation. The Company can now offer its innovative payment technology and industry expertise to provide an optimised payment experience and increased revenue opportunities for licensed gaming operators across the State.
Golden Nugget Online Gaming Inc. has announced that it has received a temporary permit to commence online sports wagering in the State of Virginia.

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New User Interface Redefines Gaming Experience
We are thrilled to launch our newly revamped user interface, specially engineered to elevate the gaming experience for your players. As a leading Live Game Solution provider, it is SA Gaming’s goal to empower our clients with various functions and features that encourage player retention and acquisition.
The new interface adopts modern design principles and is optimized for mobile devices of various screen sizes. We aim to provide a more intuitive and responsive gaming experience for your players. This revamp shows our commitment to creating an engaging environment using the latest technology.
Here are some of the key features of our new interface:
- New Games and Distinct Features: Your players will have access to all our newly launched games including Thai HiLo, Fish Prawn Crab, along with all upcoming titles. Additionally, features like new side bets at Baccarat are exclusively available at the new interface.
- Featured Section: Here your players can discover the top-performing games in their region, and good road display. This section also logs their recently played games so they can enjoy them again in the next login.
- Favorite Section: Players can save the games they love, which will be shown here. We hope to foster deeper player engagement and establish stronger player loyalty by offering personalized recommendations tailored to their preferences.
- Bet Area Position Switch: Our new user interface allows players to switch certain parts of the betting area to suit their individual needs, allowing them a greater control over their gaming experience.
- Updated Dealer Profile Pictures: At every table, profile pictures of dealers displayed in the lobby are now taken at the beginning of each shift. This enhancement boosts the immersiveness of our games and creates a more engaging atmosphere.
- Responsive Design: The new interface is designed to be responsive, seamlessly adapting to any screen size. Whether your players are using a desktop, tablet, or smartphone – portrait or landscape – the interface ensures an optimized and consistent experience.
The new interface can definitely attract more casual players who are looking for a taste of casino while also providing a more responsive and intuitive experience for your loyal veteran players. The interface revamp hails our commitment to customer-centricity, and empowers you to establish a greater player community with enhanced loyalty.
Explore the new user interface now:
Should you have any inquiry regarding the new product, please feel free to shoot us an email at [email protected]. Your feedback is highly appreciated and will help us to improve our ability to serve you better in the future.
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Melco publishes Company’s annual sustainability report “RISE to go Above & Beyond”
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has announced the publication of its sustainability report for the year 2024. The strategy continues to guide the Company to go “Above & Beyond” — to strive to achieve its commitments to restoring the environment, inspiring its people and communities, sustaining its supply chain and empowering its business to impact positive change. As Melco’s strategy, pillar goals and targets evolve in response to shifting environments through wide-reaching efforts as highlighted in the report, the Company aims to actively engage stakeholders on its journey towards a climate-fit and equitable future.
Mr. Lawrence Ho, Chairman and CEO of Melco Resorts & Entertainment, said, “Much more than a service, hospitality is about the experience it creates, the people it supports and the impact it leaves behind. Each year, Melco challenges itself to push this further, believing that luxury and responsibility are not opposing forces but partners in progress, which is reflected in how we uphold strong governance, manage our environmental impact, support our people and communities and lead in responsible gaming. This commitment to progress shaped our approach in 2024, as a year of recalibration in which we continued to strengthen operations, reignite momentum and ensure our integrated resorts remain at the forefront of excellence.”
Key performance highlights from Melco’s latest “RISE to go Above & Beyond” sustainability strategy.
Awards/Recognition
- DICJ RG Implementation Index – Ten Melco facilities have received recognition as ‘Responsible Gambling Model Units’ with nine earning perfect scores of 100% against the criteria.
- “RG Check” accreditation – International, third-party Responsible Gambling Council accreditation across Melco properties in Cyprus and Manila
- Member of the “S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025” and recognized as an Industry Mover, scoring in 93rd percentile in industry group
- Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) scores: B for Climate and B for Water
- Green Key and Green Hotel Awards for Studio City, Nuwa, Morpheus and The Countdown
Engaging our People
- Invested an average of US$582 per full-time-equivalent (FTE) employee on learning and development activities, equating to an average of 38 training hours per FTE, with 100% of colleagues attending training
- 3.5% of Macau colleagues participated in over 4,100 Foundation Acceleration Program (FAP) experiences, of which 12% were related to non-gaming activities; 86% of Culinary FAP participants were retained within the Company with a 17% promotion rate upon completion
Community Engagement & Investment
- Close to 3,600 participants volunteered their time and efforts across 359 volunteering initiatives
- Over US$17.42 million donated to worthy causes in Melco’s local communities
Energy & Climate Resilience
- Energy-efficiency measures (EEMs) since 2018 have resulted in annualized savings of over 62.5 million kWh, an increase of 9% over 2023
- More than 25,000 PV panels at all properties in Macau, Manila and Cyprus onsite, generating close to 10,000 MWh annually
Material Use & Waste
- Avoided 13.2 million SUP bottles with the NORDAQ water filtration system serving nearly all hotel rooms at Melco’s integrated resorts
- Expanded recycling of playing cards across properties in Macau, Manila and Cyprus
- City of Dreams Manila has established a circular economy where food waste is composted on site and excess compost is donated to a local farm to grow some of the vegetables served to guests
Sustaining our Supply Chain
- 100% cage-free eggs sourced for Melco F&B operations in Manila and Macau with 74% at City of Dreams Mediterranean
- Accelerated adoption of recycled fabric uniforms, working to establish guidelines and adopt recognized certifications
- Strengthened data tracking and credibility in certified sourcing and chain-of-custody verification for key categories such as seafood and chemicals, while equipping local suppliers to meet Company expectations
Empowering our Business
- Continued ethics training and capacity building programs for colleagues and suppliers
- Implemented onsite, real-world cyberattack simulation drills for relevant colleagues and teams across the Group to test awareness, readiness to respond and system effectiveness.
Melco remains steadfast in its commitment to sustainability and invites stakeholders, partners, and communities to join in its journey towards a climate-fit and equitable future.
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Maono Unveils DM40 PRO: AI-Powered Wireless Microphone for Gamers & Streamers
Maono’s new DM40PRO introduces wireless freedom, AI-powered voice effects, broadcast-quality sound, and customizable RGB lighting for a professional-grade gaming and streaming experience.
Maono, the global best-selling Internet microphone brand, has officially announced the release of its latest innovation in audio technology, the DM40PRO – AI Wireless Gaming Microphone. Engineered for gamers, streamers, and content creators seeking uncompromising performance, the DM40PRO combines cutting-edge features with exceptional sound quality, offering an all-in-one solution for immersive, high-quality content creation.
The DM40PRO is available from Amazon US in white and black and the Maono website with pricing starting from $85.99/£65 (Currently with an additional 20 percent coupon available on Amazon). It will also be available on Amazon UK and Amazon EU Mid- May.
The DM40PRO is a testament to Maono’s commitment to empowering creators with tools that elevate their performance. At the core of its appeal is the wireless and wired dual-mode design, which provides unparalleled flexibility and mobility without sacrificing audio fidelity. With ultra-low latency and an extended wireless range, users are free to move seamlessly within their space, enjoying smooth, uninterrupted transmission.
Featuring 48kHz/24-bit recording with a large 16mm condenser capsule, the DM40PRO delivers rich, detailed broadcast-quality sound. Whether capturing the excitement of a fast-paced game or delivering commentary during a live stream, the microphone ensures professional-grade clarity. Advanced noise cancellation with a single tap allows the DM40PRO to cut through environmental distractions, making it especially ideal for creators working in shared or noisy environments.
Setting the DM40PRO apart is its built-in AI voice changer with 10 distinct voice modes, allowing for engaging and interactive content with a creative twist. Coupled with vibrant, customizable RGB lighting, the microphone also adds visual personality to any setup, enhancing the overall streaming aesthetic.
Designed for convenience and control, the DM40PRO includes intuitive onboard controls for gain, EQ, and more, allowing real-time adjustments directly on the device. Its durable build and premium materials reflect Maono’s focus on quality and longevity, while the ultra-long 2600mAh battery supports up to 75 hours of use after just two hours of charging—ensuring creators can stream, record, and game for extended periods without interruption.
Compatible across multiple platforms, the DM40PRO is crafted to meet the demands of today’s most dynamic content environments. Whether used in a home studio or on the go, it offers a versatile solution for anyone seeking clear, consistent, and engaging audio.
With the launch of the DM40PRO, Maono once again reaffirms its place at the forefront of creator-focused audio technology. Perfect for professionals and advanced users, the DM40PRO represents the pinnacle of USB gaming microphones—merging wireless freedom, studio-grade sound, and a spectrum of customizable features into one powerful device.
The DM40PRO is available from Amazon US in white and black and the Maono website with pricing starting from $85.99/£65 (Currently with an additional 20 percent coupon available on Amazon). It will also be available on Amazon UK and Amazon EU Mid-May.
MAONO is also offering up to 10 percent commission on its affiliate programme
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