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Published June 12, 2023

Light & Wonder Partners with Shift4 on Cashless

Light & Wonder has signed an agreement with Shift4 to integrate Shift4’s payment processing technology into L&W’s cashless table game debit solution.

Published June 12, 2023

Sightline Receives Multiple Honors

Sightline received multiple honors in May, including congressional recognition, SBC Awards, and an American Business Award for communications.

Published June 12, 2023

IGT Extends Wheel of Fortune Licensing

IGT has signed a 10-year extension to its exclusive licensing deal to produce slot machines based on the Wheel of Fortune game show, rights it has retained since 1996.

Published June 12, 2023

Pavilion Payments Introduces Software Development Kit

Pavilion Payments has introduced a comprehensive iGaming software development kit that offers a seamless solution to integrate the supplier’s VIP Preferred program.

Published June 12, 2023

Chile Could OK iGaming in 2023

An iGaming bill drafted last year has been OK’d by the Economic Commission of Chile’s Chamber of Deputies. Commissioners voted 9-3 to approve the legislation.

Published June 12, 2023

Maine Kicks iGaming Bill to 2024

Maine lawmakers have pushed a bill to 2024 that would give the state’s Native American tribes the exclusive right to offer iGaming and sports betting.

Published June 12, 2023

DoubleDown, IGT to Pay $415 Million Settlement

A judge has approved a $415 million settlement in the class-action lawsuit against DoubleDown Interactive and IGT over chip sales in so-called social casinos.

Published June 12, 2023

Table Trac Continues Expansion, Adds Florio to Sales Team

Table Trac has hired industry veteran Thomas Florio to the role of head of business development for the eastern U.S.

Published June 12, 2023

Leech Lake Gaming Names Michaud CEO

Leech Lake Gaming, operator of Minnesota casinos owned by the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, has named casino industry veteran Michael Michaud (l.) as its new CEO.

Published June 12, 2023

GLI Names Otto South Africa GM

GLI has promoted Pierre Otto (l.), a longtime executive with extensive experience in the African gaming industry, to general manager, South Africa.

Published June 12, 2023

Culinary Union Leadership Stands Pat in Latest Election

The results of the latest leadership election for the Culinary Union are in, and the top three spots are unchanged—Ted Papageorge is secretary-treasurer, Diana Valles is president and Leain...

Published June 12, 2023

Four More Years for Wynn CEO Billings

Craig Billings (l.), CEO of Wynn Resorts since November 2021, will remain in the position until at least June 1, 2027 under a new four-year contract. The company has...

Published June 12, 2023

Kansas Tribe Awaits Florida Sports Betting Ruling

The state of Kansas will allow the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation to amend its gaming compact to offer online sports betting. But the tribe is awaiting the outcome of...

Published June 12, 2023

Seneca Nation Agrees ‘In Principle’ on NY Compact

The Seneca Nation announced that it has reached agreement in principle with the state of New York over a new gaming compact, after several months of negotiations.

Published June 12, 2023

Ohio Revenue Stream is a Tale of Two Platforms

When it comes to revenue from mobile or in-person sportsbooks, Ohio is holding its own. But the kiosks approved for bars and restaurants have yet to do as well...

Published June 12, 2023

FanDuel Passes $1 Billion In New York Mobile Sports Revenue

FanDuel reached a milestone by becoming the first mobile operator to pass the $1 billion in revenue in New York. The operator hit the milestone in week 73.

Published June 12, 2023

LSU Ends Caesars Deal; Legislature Outlaws New Ones

LSU has ended a sports betting partnership deal with Caesars Sportsbook just as the state’s Legislature passed a bill that would prohibit such agreements.

Published June 12, 2023

Las Vegas Golden Knights in NHL Finals With Operators Behind Them

The Las Vegas Golden Knights are back in the Stanley Cup Finals. But this time they are the favorites. Sportsbook operators have vowed to cheer the hometown team on...

Published June 12, 2023

North Carolina Sports Betting Clears the Finish Line

After a few near misses, North Carolina got its act together and passed legislation to create sports betting. It only needs the governor’s signature, which is almost assured. Almost.

Published June 12, 2023