GLI Accredited in Maranhão, Brazil
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has become the first laboratory to achieve accreditation in Maranhão, Brazil. The accreditation allows GLI to perform tests and certification for the gambling and lottery industry interested in working with lottery and fixed-odds betting operators in the state of Maranhão.
The milestone is the latest in a series of regulatory achievements for GLI in Brazil. Lottery of the State of Maranhão is the third jurisdiction in Brazil to accredit laboratories, and GLI is accredited in all and the first to be authorized in all.
“We are grateful to the Lottery of the state of Maranhão for granting GLI the laboratory accreditation, becoming the first to be authorized in Maranhão,” said Karen Sierra-Hughes, GLI’s vice president of Latin America, Caribbean and Spain. “The laboratory accreditation is the first step for a successful implementation of the certification based on jurisdictional standards, and the reason why we at GLI take this step very seriously and with great priority every time a new jurisdiction opens.”
Zitro Launches Merging Fu Pots
Slot Supplier Zitro has launched a new concept with the game Merging Fu Pots. The three-pot collection game is the first to offer a guaranteed bonus with all pot enhancements for an extra wager.
At 75 credits, players can access three combinable features: the Green Pot (Multiplier), the Orange Pot (Double), and the Blue Pot (Extra Spin) to unlock up to seven different bonus links. But at the boost level bet of 100 credits, players will unlock one merge pot which combines the Double, Multiplier, and Extra Spin features for a fully enhanced hold-and-spin feature.
Delaware North selects Playtech
Delaware North, a global hospitality and entertainment company with a portfolio of regional casinos and an interactive gaming division, has selected leading online gaming platform, content and services provider Playtech to power its Betly mobile sportsbook and casino.
Playtech is the new platform provider for the Betly sportsbooks, starting with Betly Ohio, which launched this month and replaces MVGBet in an affiliate license partnership with Miami Valley Gaming, a Delaware North joint-venture property located between Cincinnati and Dayton.
The Betly sportsbooks in Arkansas, Tennessee and West Virginia, a state where Betly also offers an online casino in addition to sports betting, will be migrated to the Playtech platform in the coming months.
TransAct Expands Reach in Panama
TransAct Technologies Incorporated, a global leader in software-driven technology and printing solutions, announced a new strategic partnership with Suppliers of Panama, Inc., a premier technical service provider for Panama’s gaming sector.
Under the partnership, Suppliers of Panama will support sales and service for TransAct’s Epic line of gaming products across Panama, delivering enhanced access to high-quality support and technology.
Established in 2018, Suppliers of Panama has earned a reputation for excellence in technical services, maintenance, repairs, and logistics support for Panama’s major casino operators.
“We are excited to collaborate with Suppliers of Panama, Inc., whose expertise and commitment to the gaming industry align perfectly with our own,” said Tracey Winslow, CRO of TransAct Technologies. “With this partnership, we aim to elevate the customer experience for Panama’s gaming operators by offering convenient, locally available sales and support for our Epic line.”
Golden Circle Picks Light & Wonder Systems
Gaming supplier Light & Wonder announced it has been selected to provide a host of systems solutions for the Ruffin Group’s newest project, Golden Circle Casino, located in Wichita, Kansas.
Golden Circle Casino, scheduled to open in Q3 2025, will leverage Light & Wonder’s best-in-class technology to power its casino floor. The installation will include a full suite of products, including the SDS/ CMP system with promotions, iVIEW Pro, CoolSign Media, Beverage Ordering, Elite Bonusing Suite, Promo Kiosk, Business Intelligence with Campaign Manager, Unified Wallet, Servizio Mobile, and the L&W Engage player loyalty offering.
This is Light & Wonder’s fourth systems installation in Kansas, further strengthening its footprint in the state. Golden Circle Casino’s advanced technology implementation will provide the property with the tools needed to elevate both guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Koin Names Craig Libson Chief Strategy Officer
Digital payments solution provider Koin has appointed fintech veteran Craig Libson to the role of chief strategy officer, a pivotal addition as the company continues its growth trajectory in cashless gaming and digital wallet solutions across global markets.
As chief strategy officer, Libson will be instrumental in shaping and driving Koin’s overall strategic initiatives, broadening the company’s reach in key markets and spearheading efforts to enhance the entire digital payments landscape. He brings a proven track record in launching pioneering, sector-defining payment solutions, aligning \ with Koin’s vision for the future of cashless solutions.
Libson has enjoyed a prolific career in payments before joining Koin. In 2015, he founded Cash2Go Inc., launching the first Latin American cashless gaming fintech solution, integrating multi-account card capabilities and synchronized player onboarding to optimize the user experience. More recently, in 2021, he founded Flexia Payments, which extended cashless innovations throughout both the United States and Canada. Between these and other ventures, his work has helped establish new quality standards in gaming and payments.
