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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – August 25-31

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Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry. Read on and get updated.

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DraftKings has introduced credit card deposit ban for US customers. This decision aligns them with other major gambling operators, such as Fanatics Betting & Gaming, Betr and Sporttrade, which have already banned credit card funding for wagering accounts. It also comes on the heels of another major announcement by DraftKings. Starting September 1, DraftKings will charge a 50-cent fee for every mobile and online bet placed in Illinois using its Sportsbook platform.

Virginia lawmakers are actively debating whether to establish a new regulatory agency to oversee iGaming. The joint subcommittee discussed a bill to create the Virginia Gaming Commission. It would manage all gambling verticals beyond the lottery. Currently, the Virginia Lottery regulates sports betting and casinos, while other agencies manage charitable gaming and horse racing. Lawmakers also considered legalising online casinos, including real-money platforms.

This summer is shaping up to be a strong one for the Atlantic City casinos and their online gambling operating partners. According to the latest data collected by the state, the total gambling revenue for the casinos and their operating partners from in-state online gambling was nearly $250 million during July. That represents a nearly 27% increase over last year’s total revenue for July, and it comes on top of a more than 23% year-over-year increase measured during the month of June. In all, revenue this year from online gambling through the end of July topped $1.6 billion, up 23.3% compared to the same period last year, according to a report from the state’s Division of Gaming Enforcement, which regularly tracks gambling revenue earned legally in New Jersey.

The Uruguayan Government has taken an important step towards legislating and taxing gambling activities. A new decree, decree number 167/025, gives life to a special tax on bets placed with electronic game machines and automatic betting systems installed within casinos and authorised entertainment spaces. It was signed into law by President Yamandú Orsi and Minister of Economy Gabriel Oddone and is a careful step in the direction of allowing more direct contributions to the state’s fiscal system. The new regulation imposes a 0.75% tax on the total amount of each wager. That is, regardless of whether the wager is placed in chips, coins, bills, e-money or other equivalent sources, the initial amount wagered by the player is subject to tax.

Leading gambling companies Caesar’s Entertainment, MGM Resorts International and Las Vegas Sands have recently been spotlighted in the 2025 “Low-Wage 100” report. This annual publication by the Institute for Policy Studies and Inequality.org identifies S&P 500 companies that show the smallest median wages for their employees compared to the large earnings of their top executives. These pay gaps have sparked ongoing criticism of the casino industry. Since 2019, the top executive pay at Caesar’s has more than doubled, surpassing the 40% wage increase seen among its workforce. Though MGM and Las Vegas Sands have also raised executive salaries at a faster rate than employee wages, their growth was less dramatic compared to Caesar’s. Industry critics suggest these pronounced salary gaps damage employee morale and complicate talent retention, ultimately hindering long-term growth.

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Octoplay advances on its European growth strategy by partnering with Evoke Group in the UK and Denmark

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Octoplay is accelerating its European strategy through an expanded partnership with Evoke Group. This collaboration will bring Octoplay’s premium content to Evoke’s leading brands, 888 and Mr Green, in both the UK and Denmark. The integration represents a major expansion of the companies’ strategic partnership, which began with Octoplay’s successful William Hill integration in 2024 and has since deepened through collaborative product development, including a custom-built version of Jackpot Hunt for the William Hill brand.

The continuation of the partnership comes as part of Octoplay’s accelerated growth strategy across these markets, following the company’s recent partnership with state-owned Danske Spil in Denmark and its sixth UK integration with Midnite just weeks ago. Danish and British players will gain access to Octoplay’s full gaming portfolio through the 888 and Mr Green networks, positioning Octoplay as a rising European force, now active in 9 jurisdictions across the region and solidifying the company’s position as a go-to partner for tier-one operators across key European markets.

Ralitsa Georgieva, Director of Business Development at Octoplay, says: “Expanding our partnership with Evoke through 888 and Mr Green highlights our momentum in delivering premium content to tier-one operators. This integration marks our third partnership in Denmark and another successive launch in the UK, bringing Octoplay’s content to even more players across both markets.”

Keiron Downs, Head of Content Operations at Evoke, adds: “We are pleased to partner with Octoplay and introduce their innovative game portfolio to our 888 and Mr Green players in Denmark and the UK. This strategic expansion reflects the strong performance of our existing partnership and our confidence in Octoplay’s ability to deliver exceptional gaming experiences.”

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Control the Wheel in BGaming’s Fortune Spin

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Rapidly expanding content provider offers a new take on a classic gameplay mechanic in BGaming’s Fortune Spin

Popular iGaming content provider BGaming offers a unique take on the classic Wheel-of-Fortune style game with the release of Fortune Spin.

This exciting new casual game keeps it simple, inviting players to spin a money wheel of varying sizes to land prizes of up to 10,000x their stake. During the game, players eliminate ‘empty’ sectors on the wheel by landing on them, increasing their chances of hitting a max win on the next spin. The wheel resets whenever a player secures a win.

Players can adjust the wheel whenever they want, switching between four different volatilities: Easy, Medium, Hard, and Daredevil. This provides them with complete control over how they choose to play the game.

Fortune Spin also delivers fast, instant action with its autoplay. Like all BGaming products, there is an emphasis on responsible gameplay, so the feature allows players to set win and loss limits.

Alex Baliukonis, Game Design Team Lead at BGaming, said: “Our range of casual games has been a huge success in recent years. Fortune Spin follows in the footsteps of hits like Plinko 2, which features similar, dynamic and exciting gameplay.

At BGaming, we love providing players with an element of control. By giving them four wheels to choose from, we ensure a flexibility that will attract a wide range of players.”

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Glitnor Group Secures €55 Million Facility to Finance Acquisition, Accelerate Growth and Strategic Initiatives

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Glitnor Group, a leading European iGaming Operator, announces that it has completed a €55 million financing facility with HG Vora Capital Management, LLC (“HG Vora”). This financing will provide funding for M&A, additional capital to support the company’s continued growth, operational expansion, and strategic initiatives across its regulated market footprint.

HG Vora’s investment reflects strong confidence in Glitnor’s performance, business model, and long-term vision.

“This financing marks a significant milestone for Glitnor as we continue to scale our business across regulated markets and deliver value to our customers,” said Richard Brown, CEO of Glitnor Group. “The support from our financing partners underscores the strength of our current positions as well as the opportunities to accelerate growth, operating power and profitability.”

The new capital will be used to finance a recent M&A transaction enabling The Group to expand into new markets, invest in product development and strengthen operations. By enhancing its financial flexibility, Glitnor is better positioned to seize market opportunities and execute on its strategic roadmap.

“Securing this debt facility demonstrates both our strong financial profile and the market’s confidence in our future,” added Mr. Brown. “We are excited about the opportunities ahead and remain committed to delivering sustainable growth.”

Parag Vora, Founder and Portfolio Manager of HG Vora, said, “We have been thoroughly impressed with Glitnor’s growth trajectory and the operational excellence underpinning its success. The company has established itself as a dynamic operator in the online gaming sector, and we are excited to provide a bespoke capital solution to accelerate its momentum. This investment reflects HG Vora’s conviction in both Glitnor’s strategy and the significant opportunities in regulated online gaming markets globally.”

Imperial Capital LLC and Spectrum Gaming Capital acted as joint financial advisors to Glitnor through the transaction.

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