Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news and new partnerships. Read on and get updated.
Latest News
Konami Gaming’s President & Chief Executive Officer Steve Sutherland has received the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers’ (AGEM) 2024 Jens Halle Memorial Award during the official awards ceremony at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Las Vegas. He was selected for excellence in commercial gaming professionalism, as the embodiment of business success, attention to detail, evident humanity, willingness to “go the extra mile” and long-lasting dedication to the health of the industry as a whole. Investing more than three decades of his career in the gaming supplier sector, Steve Sutherland is a central figure and longtime advocate in responsible gaming industry advancement.
RotoUnderworld, a technology company that analyzes statistical data for fantasy sports, announced that it has raised $1.5 million in a pre-seed funding round to build the next-generation fantasy gaming platform. The round was led by iGaming mavens and technology investors recognising the company’s hyperactive user base and mobile development capabilities. RotoUnderworld’s new FastDraft app is revolutionising the iGaming sector with high-engagement fantasy contests that appeal to both low and high-volume customers.
Scientific Games announced the appointment of Patrick Homm as Vice President, Systems Engineering for the company’s international lottery systems technology. Patrick Homm brings over a decade of experience in innovative gaming systems, software engineering, technology leadership and large-scale systems architecture to his new role.
FanDuel, North America’s premier online gaming company and an Official Sports Betting Partner of the National Basketball Association (NBA), is tipping off the NBA season by bringing back a promotion to provide fans with a three-month subscription to NBA League Pass. Fans who opt-in can also view an enhanced broadcast experience featuring live odds from FanDuel during NBA League Pass games.
Partnerships
Community Gaming, the leading esports platform for automated tournament payouts and sponsor of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang’s professional league for the Latin America Region, MPL LATAM, now supports developing esports communities in Latin America in collaboration with Moonton. This partnership is a significant boost to CG’s existing advantages associated with its grant programme, a partner-backed initiative to provide organisers with economic resources based on the performance and growth of their local gaming communities.
WPT Global has partnered with Triton Poker Series as the official sponsor of the renowned Triton Poker Super High Roller Series. This partnership ushers in a new era of growth for the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series, as it continues its journey as a leader in high-stakes tournament poker. WPT Global – now offers players the exclusive opportunity to qualify for Triton Poker Super High Roller Series events, expanding accessibility to one of the poker world’s most prestigious tournament circuits.
SCCG Management, a global leader in Tribal gaming advisory and management services, has announced a strategic partnership with Steelhead Compliance Solutions, a leader in tribal gaming compliance and regulatory affairs. This partnership aims to create significant opportunities for tribal nations by connecting them with SCCG’s expansive network of over 200 affiliated gaming companies and service providers. Together, SCCG and Steelhead will work to strengthen tribal gaming operations, enhance regulatory compliance and uphold tribal sovereignty.
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