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Mohegan Appoints Joseph J. Hasson as Chief Operating Officer
Mohegan, a leader in developing integrated entertainment resorts worldwide, announced, subject to all regulatory approvals, that Joseph J. Hasson has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO), overseeing the development and execution of short and long-term strategic business plans across all Mohegan properties. Hasson has served as Mohegan’s interim COO since April of this year.
“Joe Hasson’s expertise, garnered over more than 40 years in the gaming and hospitality industries, coupled with his exemplary leadership at our Las Vegas property, positions him uniquely to ensure strategic alignment and continuity across Mohegan’s diverse portfolio,” said Ray Pineault, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mohegan. “We are confident that his leadership as our Chief Operating Officer will be instrumental in our sustained success.”
As Mohegan’s COO, Hasson will oversee the day-to-day operations of Mohegan’s resorts across the United States, Canada and Northern Asia. He will also maintain his responsibilities as General Manager of Mohegan Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas while the casino transitions ownership. Mr. Hasson will report to Ray Pineault, Mohegan’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
As COO, Hasson will continue to enhance operational efficiency and guest satisfaction while maintaining the high service standards that define Mohegan. He will also work with Mohegan’s leadership team to align all strategic processes with company-wide goals, emphasizing the sustainable growth of Mohegan’s portfolio of entertainment resorts.
Prior to joining Mohegan, Hasson served as COO of Station Casinos LLC and Red Rock Resorts, Inc. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Rider University, NJ.
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PrizePicks Cuts Ribbon at New Atlanta Headquarters with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp
PrizePicks, the largest daily fantasy sports operator in North America, hosted a ceremonial ribbon cutting ceremony for its new 33,000-square foot headquarters, located in Midtown Atlanta. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp joined the executive leadership team at PrizePicks to celebrate the occasion.
âThis marks a major milestone for PrizePicks as we celebrate a new chapter of growth. Iâd like to extend my thanks to Governor and First Lady Kemp for their continued support as we look to further the cityâs mission of becoming a major tech hub in the US. Not only do we see massive opportunity to foster homegrown talent in the state, but also to attract the top minds in tech from around the country,â said Mike Ybarra, CEO of PrizePicks.
PrizePicks was founded in Atlanta and plans to continue to invest in the city, creating an economic impact of $25 million to the state of Georgia.
âI want to thank the entire PrizePicks team for your commitment to creating jobs and fostering innovation. Today is certainly a proud moment for both this team, but also for our state. It spotlights areas where weâre seeing our greatest success stories,â said Governor Brian Kemp.
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Allwyn North America Launches e-Instants in the US
Allwyn North America announced the launch of its portfolio of top-performing games in partnership with the Michigan Lottery.
With a library of over 300 unique games, Allwyn e-Instants have proven popular in Europe, including the first game available for Michigan players â Super Cash Bolt. The successful Cash Bolt series has consistently been a top performing game for the UK National Lottery, the Irish National Lottery, and Loterie Romande in Switzerland.
âWe are excited to partner with Allwyn to introduce Super Cash Bolt to Michigan lottery players. This innovative e-Instant game ushers in a new era of digital gaming with its dynamic features and immersive gameplay. Weâre always looking for ways to enhance player engagement, provide convenience, and deliver exceptional entertainment, and this game reflects our commitment to offering experiences that resonate with our players,â said Suzanna Shkreli, MSL Commissioner.
The game Super Cash Bolt has been customized for the Michigan State Lottery as part of Allwynâs content strategy, which is rooted in understanding the local market and players, and providing a diverse array of games that meet different player needs.
âWe deliver tailored, immersive gaming experiences for players. We help lotteries build engagement in a digital world, by offering players what they want â an engaging experience, immersive animations, and options for short or long-form gameplay. We canât wait to unleash the full capability of the Allwyn catalog in the US,â said Wayne Pickup, CEO of Allwyn North America.
Allwyn North America has been working in partnership with IWG to deliver its games via IWGâs InstantRGS, creating a simple and fast solution to bring games into market, and eliminating the need for additional technical development by the iLottery platform.
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Kansas November Sports Betting Surpasses $290M in Handle
Kansas reported record-breaking sports betting figures for November, the third month of bets on the 2024-25 NFL regular season. Sunflower State bettors wagered $291 million, a 5.5% increase from the previous record in October. Last month, the handle came to $275.9 million. The handle total also marks an 11.5% year-on-year increase from $260.9 million in November 2023.
Kansasâ six online sportsbooks contributed the most. They drew in a $279 million handle, making up almost 96.0% of the monthly total, and close to $24.7 million in revenue.
The state is also home to four retail sports betting locations, including ESPN BET at Hollywood Casino, the FanDuel Sportsbook in Kansas Star Casino, DraftKings at Boot Hill Casino & Resort, and Kansas Crossingâs Caesars Sportsbook. In November, these venues contributed $873,172 to the revenue total from a $12 million handle.
While the Kansas City Chiefs are based in neighboring Missouri, theyâre also the most popular NFL team in Kansas. So far this season, the Chiefs won all but one of their 13 games.
The loss actually came in mid-November, with quarterback Josh Allen sealing the Buffalo Billsâ 30-21 win. With Kansas bettors likely backing the Chiefs during the game, this loss could have contributed to extra revenue for the stateâs books to keep during the month.
The Chiefs are among the favorites to win Super Bowl LIX. The NFL is a particularly popular time of year for sports betting operators, with the American Gaming Association predicting bettors will wager around $35 billion on this seasonâs games. Like many states, Kansas reported a surge in betting activity from September onwards every year since it launched legal sports betting.
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