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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – April 5-11

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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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Scientific Games has launched Mural cabinet, the most visually dramatic gaming cabinet in the company’s range of industry-leading products. The Mural cabinet captures the imagination with its stunning dual 55-inch, 4K resolution curved display, immersing the player in the game and creating an eye-catching attraction on the casino floor. Following the successful launch of Kascada, the next generation of the top-selling TwinStar J43 cabinet, the Mural cabinet’s massive display takes the evolution of Scientific Games’ cabinet building prowess a step further.
Sinclair Broadcast Group and Bally’s Corporation have formally rebranded Sinclair’s regional sports networks as Bally Sports. The rebrand comes on the heels of the November 2020 announcement of the enterprise-wide, long-term strategic partnership between Sinclair and Bally’s.
Scientific Games has launched its online iLottery subscription programme, Subscription Spot, for its longtime Canadian customer, Western Canadian Lottery Corporation. Subscription Spot is available via the WCLC website and is the first instance of a true digital offering for players, allowing the online purchase of lottery games and creating a pathway to digital modernisation with a larger online presence for the lottery.
New Partnership
BetMGM has become an official gaming partner of the Detroit Tigers under the terms of a multi-year sponsorship agreement. Highlights of the sponsorship deal include BetMGM branding on scoreboards throughout Comerica Park, fan-focused promotions, integrated social media content and more.
New Acquisition
Simplicity Esports and Gaming Company has acquired the assets of a gaming centre previously owned by a PLAYlive Nation franchisee in Vancouver. The gaming centre was originally opened in 2013 and has a database of over 17,000 unique customers. The venue is expected to reopen in mid-April.
Compliance Updates
The Brazilian authorities have launched an inquiry aimed at banning loot boxes in the country, on the recommendation of the National Association of Child and Adolescent Defence Centres. The association argued that randomised monetisation mechanics are a form of gambling, which is illegal in Brazil. The inquiry targets companies that sell loot boxes, including Activision, EA, Konami, Nintendo, Riot Games, Ubisoft, Tencent and Valve. If the ban is approved, Brazil could fine violators up to $706,000 per day.
The state of New York has announced it approved a budget for its fiscal year 2022 that would allow for legal online wagering in the state for the first time. Further reporting from the Action Network and the Buffalo News indicates the plan to implement online sports betting will be some form of a limited-operator model that has been championed by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The Governor said he wants to run the state’s sports betting industry through the New York Lottery, which is run by the government.
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Esports World Cup: Level Up Now Streaming on Prime Video YouTube Channel
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Season 2 of the Series in Development for 2026
Esports World Cup: Level Up, the five-part docuseries from Emmy-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler (Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry, Elton John: Never Too Late, Martha), is now streaming for free on Prime Video’s official YouTube channel.
The Level Up series, produced by This Machine (part of Sony Pictures Television) in partnership with the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF), offers an unprecedented look behind the scenes of the world’s largest esports and gaming festival, redefining what it means to be a champion in the digital age. A second season is now confirmed, continuing the story of the EWC and the next generation of Clubs and players shaping the future of global esports.
In the first season, Level Up captures human stories of the competition. From Oakland’s Soka of Team Falcons, a swaggering extrovert who defies gamer stereotypes while carrying the weight of a tough past, to FAKER of T1, a South Korean icon battling the loneliness of his own legend, each player’s journey reveals the person behind the avatar.
In the Philippines, 19-year-old Sanford of Team Liquid fights for his family after tragedy strikes, while Drazah of Atlanta FaZe traces his rise from a small shed in Alaska to the global stage. Indonesian sisters Chel and Cinny of Team Vitality lead a dominant women’s team even as personal loss tests their resolve.
Beyond the players, Yevhen Zolotarov of NAVI competes to support a war-torn Ukraine, and Mossad Aldossary, the 24-year-old CEO of Team Falcons, shoulders the hopes of a nation as he strives to keep the championship at home in Riyadh.
Together, their stories reveal what truly drives esports’ greatest figures, not just victory, but purpose, pride, and resilience.
Stay tuned for more information about Season 2 of Esports World Cup: Level Up.
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Innovecs Games Hosts Expert-Led Webinar: “From Crisis to Clarity — A New Blueprint for AAA Game Development”
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Innovecs Games, a leading game development studio under the Innovecs brand, announces its upcoming live webinar: From Crisis to Clarity: A New Blueprint for AAA Game Development!
Following two years of widespread studio closures and layoffs, the webinar will focus on how forward-thinking teams are reimagining workflows and talent structures to sustain creativity, efficiency, and innovation.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Nader Alikhani, VP of Games at Innovecs
- Chris Rowe, Business Development Director at Innovecs Games
- Amir Satvat, Founder of Amir Satvat’s Games Community
- Sam Carlisle, Co-Founder of XDS Spark
“These conversations are crucial as we collectively reimagine how the AAA ecosystem can thrive,” said Nader Alikhani, VP of Games at Innovecs. “Our goal is to share not just insights — but real frameworks for sustainable growth and creative resilience.”
The event will take place on November 19, 2025, at 9:30 AM PDT / 6:30 PM CET, and will include a live Q&A session. Participation is free and open to all professionals in game development and production.
Register here: innovecsgames.com/online-webinar-future-of-aaa-development/
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Softquo Holding to showcase integrated content strategy for Caribbean market at GAT Expo Santo Domingo
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Softquo Holding, the international technology group driving innovation across the global igaming sector, announced its participation at GAT Expo Santo Domingo 2025 (12th–13th November). The group will present the unified strength of its ecosystem, featuring industry leaders GoldenRace and Spinmatic, at Stand B3, highlighting a complete content and technology strategy for the burgeoning Dominican and Caribbean markets.
Softquo Holding’s focused presence in Santo Domingo acknowledges the region’s rapidly ascending market status. The Dominican Republic is emerging as a crucial igaming hub, bolstered by the imminent regulation of online gaming and a strong commitment to transparency and prevention of money laundering. GAT Expo Santo Domingo represents the essential meeting point for operators seeking secure, scalable and high-performance solutions in this high-potential region.
At Stand B3, Softquo Holding is dedicated to demonstrating how the combined expertise of its brands delivers holistic, integrated solutions for every betting and content vertical:
- GoldenRace: Highlighting the global market’s leading Virtual Sports, including the high-revenue Multiplier feature on horse and dog races and the dedicated LatAm solution, Baseball2Win, designed for unparalleled player engagement.
- Spinmatic: Showcasing a premium portfolio of slots and casino games, engineered for immersive gameplay and deep resonance with Caribbean and global audiences, driving increased Lifetime Value.
- Novusbet: Available for strategic discussions regarding its next-generation sportsbook and omnichannel platform technology, essential for rapid customisation and market entry.
Meet the Softquo Holding team at Stand B3 on 12th and 13th November to discuss how this unified content, platform and technology approach can immediately elevate your strategic growth in the Caribbean and LatAm markets.
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