GiG Lists as Independent Company
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has announced its first day of trading Oct. 1 as an independent B2B iGaming technology company, following its strategic spinout from marketing affiliate business Gentoo Media. The listing as GiG Software PLC on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market marks a significant milestone as GiG continues to leverage its enormous potential for driving growth and innovation with its proprietary technology, across the global B2B iGaming sector.
GiG is currently live with over 70 brands, spanning over 40 partners in regulated and complex markets across the globe. As an independent platform business, GiG represents an attractive high-growth opportunity, having moved to reduce blockers and unlock its vast potential following the arrival of a highly experienced executive team, under the stewardship of CEO Richard Carter.
In conjunction with the recent spinout, GiG Software PLC has also received a significant cash injection, ensuring the company is well-capitalized to support its future growth. This capital boost included the repayment of external debt, positioning GiG Software in the strongest possible financial standing to realize its full potential and execute on its strategic objectives.
IGT Renews NC Lottery Contract
International Game Technology PLC announced today that its subsidiary, IGT Global Solutions Corporation, signed a 10-year contract extension with the North Carolina Education Lottery (NCEL). The contract extension will begin July 1, 2027, and run through June 2037. The NCEL has been an IGT customer since the lottery began in 2006.
Under the terms of the agreement, IGT will deploy its high-performing Aurora central system, a feature component of IGT’s integrated lottery solution, OMNIA. Additionally, IGT will provide upgraded Wizard back-office business applications, up to 8,500 newly launched Retailer Pro S2 terminals, 500 GameTouch 28 self-service vending machines, 2,000 lottery play centers, 4,000 Jackpot signs, a dual cellular communication network, and expanded testing capabilities for the NCEL.
IGT’s Aurora platform and related components were developed to drive lottery innovation and profitability. This technology will provide the NCEL with intuitive, user-friendly applications, tools, and reporting capabilities. Components of Aurora, including Performance Wizard, Sales Wizard, Learning Wizard and Retailer Wizard, will streamline operations for optimal functionality.
The introduction of IGT’s high-performance, high-volume Retailer Pro S2 terminals will enable the NCEL to easily add new features across multiple point-of-sale terminals simultaneously. As the global lottery market leader, IGT is the primary technology provider to 26 of the 46 lotteries in the U.S., eight of the world’s largest 10 lotteries and 16 of the world’s top 25 lotteries.
Playtech, bet365 Expand Partnership to Pennsylvania
Online gaming supplier Playtech announced the expansion of its longstanding partnership with bet365 into Pennsylvania. This marks the second U.S. market where Playtech and bet365 will collaborate, following the success in New Jersey.
Bet365 has worked with Playtech to create innovative solutions, dedicated environments, and bespoke games across various markets, and as part of this expansion, bet365 will be taking Playtech’s content offering to Pennsylvania. This launch follows the recent delivery of a bespoke game in Spain, Super Spin Roulette, showcasing both Playtech and bet365’s commitment to delivering unique and interesting content.
Everi Highlights G2E Fintech Lineup
Everi Holdings has released a preview of the fintech solutions it will demonstrate at the Global Gaming Expo. Everi’s fintech offerings at G2E will emphasize convergence and connectivity across product lines, featuring the BeOn Mobile Services Platform, as well as a comprehensive suite of additional mobile, financial access, loyalty, regtech, and enriched marketing solutions.
The newest product enhancements on display will showcase Everi’s ability to develop solutions that enable secure, mobile-first self-service capabilities throughout the patron journey.
The company has built upon the success of Everi Compliance with the recent release of Entegrity, Everi’s fourth-generation AML compliance platform. Entegrity combines Everi’s decades of compliance experience with the latest in technology to deliver the most advanced toolkit for AML professionals in the gaming industry.
Designed for optimized player engagement, BeOn extends the casino floor to the patron’s mobile device with award-winning solutions bundled into a full mobile experience. Combining gamification, loyalty, payments and data insights, BeOn is the turbocharger for the operational engine and guest experience, as it puts the power of self service in the guest’s hands.
Everi’s robust collection of integrated products, services, and kiosks facilitate convenient and secure financial access transactions while providing self-service player loyalty tools and applications. Powered by the award-winning Trilogy platform, Everi is a premier provider of loyalty solutions that power casino floors, hotels, venues, and mobile apps.
JCM Global Previews G2E Display
JCM Global has previewed the solutions it will demonstrate at the Global Gaming Expo. Visitors to Booth 4039 will see sophisticated technologies for both the casino floor and count room.
Digital signage empowers casinos to dynamically and creatively communicate with their guests indoors and outdoors. In the booth, attendees can see the possibilities as they explore the TV PRO, VB DIAMOND, LED posters, and the crystal-clear DSS CLEAR series, featuring the NSN8 6.5-foot-high wall, NexBarrier or NB6 3.5-foot-high wall, and the eye-catching CLEAR Circle and CLEAR Curve displays.
JCM’s award-winning bill validators provide a smooth and secure experience for players. The iVIZION and UBA Pro set global casino standards for reliable and secure cash and TITO handling, while powering mobile transactions at the casino gaming machine. The UBA Pro-RC, UBA Pro-RQ, and MRX offer efficiency in banknote recycling perfect for unattended point-of-sale and kiosk transactions.
Industry-leading thermal printers GEN5 and CouponXpress enable operators to deliver TITO, personalized promotions, and rewards directly to the player, enhancing their gaming experience and loyalty.
Visitors will also discover the future of casino system solutions with JCM’s FUZION, now GLI-certified with mobile transaction capability. The ICB Intelligent Cash Box System, PromoNet Promotional Couponing System, and CountR’s TITA table game transaction system further demonstrate JCM’s commitment to advancing the industry.
IGT, FanDuel Renew Sports Betting Agreement
International Game Technology PLC announced that it recently renewed a multi-year retail sports betting agreement with FanDuel, North America’s premier online gaming company and an operating unit within Flutter Entertainment PLC.
Under the terms of the agreement, IGT PlaySports will continue as the exclusive retail sports betting platform provider for FanDuel’s retail sportsbooks across North America for four additional years, starting Sept. 1, 2024.
IGT PlaySports and FanDuel have worked together since 2019, when FanDuel opened its first sportsbook in the U.S. at The New Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment in New Jersey.
TCSJohnHuxley Previews G2E Exhibit
TCSJohnHuxley, a leading global provider of innovative gaming solutions, has previewed its latest product innovations to be displayed at Booth 3259 at the Global Gaming Expo.
Attendees of G2E can expect to see a wide range of new offerings from TCSJohnHuxley, designed to meet the evolving needs of the gaming market. From cutting-edge technology to innovative design, the company’s new products will set new standards for performance, efficiency and player experience.
These new developments include the next generation in chip handling technology, and significant updates to the Qorex Electronic Gaming range. Additionally, TCSJohnHuxley will unveil its new automated roulette wheel and an industry-first progressive jackpot for electronic gaming terminals.
TCSJohnHuxley offers a comprehensive portfolio of live gaming solutions, including roulette wheels, chippers, money wheels, gaming tables and layouts, and winning number displays.
IGSA to Co-Host Cyber Security Workshop
The International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) will co-host a cyber security workshop in conjunction with the Retail & Hospitality ISAC (RH-ISAC). This event takes place at the Wynn Las Vegas on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 11:30 a.m. PST.
The Retail & Hospitality ISAC is a secure place for retail and hospitality companies to share cybersecurity information and intelligence in order to not only better protect their own companies, but to also strengthen the entire sectors. The RH-ISAC has over 300 core members (retailers, restaurants, hotels, casinos, food retailers, consumer products, and other consumer-facing companies) sharing threat information so others can learn, grow, and continue to mature.
“We are delighted to have IGSA be a part of the return of the RH-ISAC Gaming Workshop to Las Vegas,” said Luke Vander Linden, RH-ISAC VP, membership & marketing. “The workshop will include interactive discussion sessions, threat briefings, and the sharing of leading practices centered on the topic of building secure products for the gaming industry.”
IGSA President Mark Pace said, “IGSA is very excited to be a part of this cyber security workshop where we can highlight the best practices that IGSA’s Cyber Resiliency Committee is developing. We believe that working together as an industry and in conjunction with our Regulatory Authority partners, we as the gaming industry can be better prepared to deal with the ever-evolving cyber threats.”
Mohegan Gaming Partners with Gaming Analytics
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment has entered into a multi-year partnership with Gaming Analytics (GA) to integrate AI solutions across its properties.
This strategic collaboration encompasses Mohegan properties, including Mohegan Sun (Uncasville, Connecticut) and Mohegan Pennsylvania (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania) pending all regulatory approvals, with additional expansion to other locations planned. The partnership marks a step forward in transforming the gaming landscape built on a shared vision, “Spirit of Aquai.”
Mohegan will implement a full suite of GA’s AI-driven modules across slots, marketing and player development, as well as a host module designed to streamline operations, improve decision-making and boost guest experience.
Mohegan is centered on delivering personalized guest services across its properties as part of its enterprise-wide approach. Mohegan will optimize player engagement and streamline marketing efforts by integrating GA’s platforms, creating consistency among all locations.
Mohegan plans to leverage GA’s AI to gain deeper insights into player preferences and behavior, enabling targeted and tailored services. Collaborating with GA gives Mohegan a unique advantage in using advanced AI tools to increase reactivation rates, which enhances the efficiency of campaign processes.
Pavilion Payments Partners with betPARX
Pavilion Payments, the leading omnichannel payments provider exclusively serving the gaming industry, announced a strategic partnership with betPARX.
The partnership will integrate Pavilion Payments’ cutting-edge Real-Time Payments (RTP) solution—fully supporting FedNow and RTP networks—into betPARX’s platform, revolutionizing the payout experience for patrons by enabling instant access to their winnings.
The RTP solution offers patrons instant access to funds within minutes, a significant improvement over traditional payout methods that often take days. By supporting both FedNow and RTP networks, Pavilion Payments ensures broad coverage across various financial institutions. If a patron’s account is ineligible for RTP or FedNow, payouts are seamlessly processed via Same Day ACH. Real-time notifications provide added convenience and security throughout the process.
Marker Trax launches Moolah Play at Rivers Casino Philadelphia
Cashless gaming pioneer Marker Trax has launched its proprietary cashless gaming product Moolah Play at Rivers Casino Philadelphia, marking the system’s first appearance at a resort outside Las Vegas.
Marker Trax and Rivers began working together in May of last year, when the forward-thinking Philadelphia property launched Rush Credit, a cashless payment solution powered by Marker Trax technology. Rush Credit was quickly embraced by Rivers’ customers, and upgrading to the more customer-centric branding and enhanced performance provided by Moolah Play is a natural next step in the partnership.
A key feature of Marker Trax’s original technology was an efficient and optimized credit underwriting process. Moolah Play moves this functionality forward, integrating technology that considers a customer’s true ability to pay back lines of credit and expected future profitability in credit issuance, an advancement that provides more accurate and inclusive underwriting decisions, while bringing more qualified customers into the fold than ever before.
Along with further establishing Marker Trax and its leadership position in the cashless space, and representing its ever-expanding footprint, the debut also showcases Rivers’ ongoing commitment to promoting technological advancements.
Gift&Go Launches Prize Link with Acres Technology
Gift&Go has announced the launch of its innovative retail-themed bonus game, currently titled Gift&Go Prize Link, at this year’s Global Gaming Expo (G2E).
Designed to generate incremental revenues for casinos, this cutting-edge bonus experience offers players the chance to win valuable retail prizes by engaging with traditional slot machines outside of the traditional continuity gifting model. Utilizing Acres Manufacturing’s advanced Achievement Bonusing platform, Gift&Go Prize Link converts normal slot machines into a real-money slot tournament during a unique bonus round where players compete for rewards shipped to their home address by Gift&Go.
Players must earn eligibility for the bonus round by maintaining a minimum level of play. During the bonus round, participants will compete to achieve the highest coin-out, displayed on a live leaderboard that adds to the thrill of the experience.
The winning player receives a claim ticket, dispensed by their slot machine’s ticket printer, that links to a Gift&Go redemption page, allowing them to choose from a selection of rewards shipped to their home.
Everi and Crane Payment Innovations Announce Strategic Agreement
Crane Payment Innovations (CPI), a Crane NXT, Co. company and a global leader in payment technology, announced its agreement with Everi Holdings, a premier provider of land-based and digital casino gaming content and products, financial technology, player loyalty solutions, and bingo.
The collaboration will integrate Everi’s CashClub Wallet with CPI’s Betbridge cashless solution, enabling at-machine mobile payments in casinos. By building this solution on the trusted bill validator and TITO technology, CPI and Everi are making cashless payments seamless in casinos.
The Betbridge cashless solution, a cutting-edge innovation by CPI, allows for at-machine mobile wallet payments with a simple upgrade to the installed base of SC Advance Note Validators. Unlike traditional cashless solutions that require a comprehensive casino management system upgrade, Betbridge offers a simplified implementation process and transparent pricing, facilitating a smooth roll-out of cashless payments for casinos.
The integration with Everi’s CashClub Wallet allows players to load money from their mobile wallet onto slot machines easily.
Everi’s CashClub Wallet is a mobile digital wallet that enables casino operators to offer a cashless and contactless funding option for the casino floor that elevates patron engagement with frictionless, omni-channel payments.
Jacqui Krum Named Wynn General Counsel
Wynn Resorts announced that Jacqui Krum will succeed Ellen Whittemore as general counsel and executive vice president of Wynn Resorts, following Whittemore’s retirement in early 2025.
Krum is currently general counsel and senior vice president at Wynn Resorts’ Encore Boston Harbor resort in Everett, Massachusetts. Whittemore, who also serves as secretary for Wynn Resorts, Ltd., has led the company’s global legal affairs, philanthropic, community relations, government affairs, and sustainability activities since 2018. She has been instrumental in the company’s efforts to enhance its workplace culture, corporate ethics and governance.
She will continue to serve on the Wynn Macau, Ltd Board of Directors and act as a consultant to the company. Krum originally joined Wynn Resorts in 2013 to assist with the development of gaming projects in the U.S. and abroad and was a member of the team that won the competitive gaming license bid in the Eastern Massachusetts area for Wynn Resorts. In 2015, she moved from Las Vegas to Boston to help lead the opening of Encore Boston Harbor.
Before to joining Wynn Resorts, Krum served as vice president and general counsel of the divisions of MGM Resorts International responsible for gaming and non-gaming projects globally. She also held a partner position in the Los Angeles office of Glaser, Weil, Fink, Jacobs, Howard & Shapiro, LLP.
SuzoHapp Names Geoff McDowell President
SuzoHapp announced the appointment of Geoff McDowell as its new president, effective Oct. 1.
McDowell previously worked at SuzoHapp from 2010 to 2017, successfully leading the gaming business in Australia and Asia. He rejoins the company from Coinflip, a global digital currency platform, where he was senior vice president and general manager of U.S. kiosks. Prior to that, he held the position of CEO of Atlas Gaming Pty. Ltd., an Australian developer of proprietary gaming content and products.
