Weekly News Recap – 07/22
It’s great to have you back for this week’s news recap, where we bring you all of the latest updates from the US sports betting and iGaming industry. This week has been an exciting one for sure, including big state launches, partnerships, and exciting promotions as a major Las Vegas Strip casino closed its doors for the very last time. Keep on reading for all of the latest buzz!
After a long wait, bet365 prepares to launch in Pennsylvania
On Tuesday (July 16), prominent gambling company bet365 soft-launched in Pennsylvania. If all goes well, bet365 could receive final approval to launch online sports betting and iGaming in the state this week. bet365 first gained access to the PA market through a partnership with Presque Isle Downs & Casino back in January 2023.
916 Gaming and the Virginia Lottery launch ‘Team USA’ iLottery game
iGaming provider 916 Gaming has introduced its latest iLottery game, ‘Team USA.’ Exclusively available on the Virginia Lottery website and mobile app, this new game allows players to engage in Olympic sports like archery, track and field, and gymnastics and potentially win up to $300,000. “This game combines the excitement of sports with the thrill of lottery play,” commented 916 Gaming co-founder and CEO Steven Astrachan.
Treasure Island Casino offers exclusive deals to ex-Mirage customers
As Treasure Island Hotel & Casino bids farewell to its Las Vegas Strip neighbor this week, the resort is extending a special offer to former Mirage customers. The exclusive package includes up to 35% off room rates, a 2-for-1 cocktail voucher upon check-in, and more. Also, those who sign up for the Treasury Rewards Club can claim $30 in free slot or table game play.
The WSOP is heading back to paradise this December
The WSOP Paradise, the second edition of the winter tournament series, will return this December. Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas will host the event from December 6 to December 19, 2024, in partnership with GGPoker. This tournament series will feature the largest guarantee in the history of live poker tournaments. “Last year was no one-time gimmick,” commented WSOP SVP and Executive Director Ty Stewart.
Scientific Games expands iLottery content in EQL Games partnership
Scientific Games has announced that it has added EQL Games to its content delivery platform, the SG Content Hub Partner Program. Through the partnership, EQL’s high-quality games are available to Scientific Games iLottery customers worldwide. “Great content is the key to helping create an even brighter future for the lottery industry in the U.S. and abroad,” commented Brad Cummings, Founder and CEO of EQL Games.
Bovoda ceases operations in West Virginia
Three weeks after receiving a cease-and-desist letter from the West Virginia Lottery Commission, Bovada’s parent company has started limiting users’ access to its sportsbook and casino services in West Virginia. This move marks the eighth state in which access has been restricted.
Four Queens Hotel & Casino Las Vegas to undergo major renovation
The Four Queens Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas announced Monday, July 15, that it is spending $24 million to renovate the rooms in its North Tower, which has not been revamped since the late 1990s. “We can gut it and make it all fresh,” commented Four Queens’s General Manager, Tim Lager.
theLotter launches online lottery ticket service in Florida
Lottery company theLotter has launched in Florida as part of its US expansion plan. theLotter offers a user-friendly platform for purchasing lottery tickets and handles prize claims, ensuring a seamless experience for all users.
