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ESPN BET’s First Retail Sportsbook Opens at Hollywood Casino at Greektown

Hollywood Casino at Greektown unveiled its new ESPN BET branded sportsbook and restaurant on the upper floor of the 100,000-square-foot Downtown Detroit casino. This sportsbook is the first ESPN BET branded retail location to open across PENN Entertainment’s (PENN) portfolio of properties.
The ESPN BET sportsbook and restaurant offers guests approximately 4500 square-feet of betting and dining space, with high-tech wagering kiosks, big-screen TVs, a 30’ video wall for the ultimate sports viewing experience and elevated bar food and drink. The restaurant is one of the many premium dining options available throughout Hollywood Casino at Greektown.
“This is an exciting week to debut PENN’s first physical ESPN BET sportsbook as the city of Detroit hosts the NFL Draft and its festivities. Bringing ESPN BET to Hollywood Greektown combines PENN’s premier sports media and sports betting offerings to create an amazing atmosphere for fans to watch and bet on sports. To celebrate the opening, we’re thrilled to host ESPN talent and programming at our property throughout the week,” John Drake, General Manager of Hollywood Casino at Greektown, said.
“We’re thrilled to open the first ESPN BET retail location in Detroit and become part of a community of deeply passionate sports fans. We want fans to come embrace a first-class betting experience and we’re excited to showcase the ESPN BET brand in a contemporary space,” Mike Morrison, Vice President of ESPN BET and ESPN Fantasy, said.
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ZITRO’S LEGENDARY SWORD TAKES TOP SPOT IN JULY EILERS & KREJCIK – FANTINI REPORT

Zitro is proud to announce that its hit game Legendary Sword – Avalon has earned the #1 ranking in the July 2025 Game Performance Report by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, in partnership with Fantini Research. The game led the Top Indexing Overall Games – Emerging Suppliers category for both the U.S. and Canadian markets.
This milestone marks a major achievement for Zitro, underscoring the game’s strong appeal on casino floors and its growing impact across North America. Legendary Sword has quickly become a favorite among operators and players alike, thanks to its standout gameplay and proven performance.
Zitro founder Johnny Viveiros Ortiz shared his excitement: “Being recognized in the Eilers & Krejcik – Fantini report is a tremendous honor and a reflection of our team’s dedication to creating world-class gaming experiences. Seeing Legendary Sword lead the category for emerging suppliers confirms our momentum in the market — and we couldn’t be more proud.”
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Apple iSports Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire LBC Enterprises Pty Ltd

Apple iSports, a gaming, entertainment, and technology services company, announced that it has signed a Definitive Agreement with LBC Enterprises Pty Ltd (LBC or Lucky Bet), an online gaming, wagering, and payment systems company.
The proposed acquisition underscores Apple iSports’ ability to execute strategic transactions pursuant to its stated business strategy. This transaction will underpin the Company’s ambitions and excellent relationships in the gaming and entertainment communities by securing highly accretive gaming and wagering revenue streams from business-to-business (B2B) and consumers (B2C). In doing so, this will position the Company to become a highly competitive player in the U.S. online gambling services ecosystem.
Ian Parke, CEO of LBC, said: “The proposed acquisition of our company by Apple iSports validates the global opportunity we see in regulated, tech-driven gaming. By combining LBC’s platform and operational expertise with AiS’s capital markets presence and distribution network, we are primed to accelerate our expansion into new markets and scale our white label program. This partnership represents a major step forward for Lucky Bet and the broader LBC ecosystem.”
Joe Martinez, CEO and Chairman of Apple iSports, said: “The Board of Directors is excited to continue rolling out our stated objectives with our proposed acquisition of LBC. Our service offerings to B2B and B2C will now be significantly enhanced in a rapidly growing sector. Combined with our exceptional team, this transaction catapults us into the US and international gaming markets.”
Board member and director Lyndon Hsu, who is based in Singapore, said: “This defining transaction will expand our reach into gaming, wagering, and payment services markets via B2B and B2C opportunities. AiS will also be able to accelerate its stated capital raising objectives and further anticipated business acquisitions. Apple iSports remains on track to become a NASDAQ mainboard-listed company.”
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JACKPOT PARTY and Carnival Cruise Line Announce Daily Cruise Giveaway Partnership

SciPlay, the social games division of Light & Wonder, and Carnival Cruise Line announced a collaboration to launch the “Daily Cruise Giveaway” sweepstakes. From July 21 through August 4, 2025, the social casino game owned and operated by SciPlay entitled JACKPOT PARTY is giving players the chance to win a Carnival Cruise Line voucher (valid for two guests) every single day.
This partnership unites two established entertainment brands, blending the popular and wildly fun gaming experience of JACKPOT PARTY with the real-world vacation experiences offered by Carnival Cruise Line. Players 21 and older can enter the sweepstakes by downloading the JACKPOT PARTY mobile app and registering through the in-game sweepstakes portal. No purchase is necessary to enter or win.
JACKPOT PARTY delivers authentic casino-floor excitement through its wildly popular free-to-play mobile game. With over 100 million global downloads, it consistently ranks among the top-grossing mobile apps, offering thrilling virtual slots experiences. Key features include JACKPOT PARTY’S collection of authentic slot machines, prominently featuring fan favorites like HUFF N’ EVEN MORE PUFF, DANCING DRUMS LINK TREASURE, and INVADERS ATTACK FROM THE PLANET MOOLAH. All in-game coins are virtual, and the game does not offer real money gambling and is for entertainment only, with in-app purchases.
“This sweepstakes is a way for us to offer additional value to our players and connect their in-game enjoyment with tangible real-world experiences. Collaborating with a brand like Carnival Cruise Line, known for delivering memorable vacations, allows us to extend the fun beyond the screen and onto a cruise ship,” said Noga Halperin, Chief Revenue Officer of SciPlay.
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