Gambling in the USA
Betfred debuts American Sports Betting platform at Betting on Sports America 2019 at Meadowlands, New Jersey
World’s largest privately owned retail bookmaker moves into US market with OptimaMGS and SCCG Management.
Betfred, the world’s largest privately owned retail book maker, debuts an unmatched suite of managed sports betting and trading products in Meadowlands, New Jersey at the Betting on Sports America 2019 Convention, booth 617, April 23-25, 2019.
Betfred incorporates the award-winning OptimaMGS platform, offering partners a full suite of managed products which includes BI/Analytics, Anti-Fraud, Trading, Compliance/GDPR, Customer Support, Payments and Marketing.
With over 50 years of market leading experience in the betting industry, as reflected in the over 1,600 retail stores in the United Kingdom, Betfred seeks to unlock and empower the newly opening US Sports Betting Market. Said Betfred Managing Director, Mark Stebbings regarding the event, “The entire team is energized by the opportunity to bring the totality of our experience and technology to the diverse and innovative US sports wagering leaders who are responding to the tremendous opportunity these markets present.” Betfred brings a wealth of expertise to the US market, in superior retail customer service, market automation, in-play sports betting offerings, innovative ideas such as “bet builder”, where customers may create their own bets, and powered by the best in class OptimaMGS sports wagering management platform.
Betfred has partnered with SCCG Management in Las Vegas, to represent the company in the US Native American and Non-Tribal gaming markets. SCCG is an internationally respected management consultancy focused on global sports betting, IP, esports and the casino entertainment industries. Stephen Crystal, Principal Partner of SCCG Management, said, “The scope and scale of the combined resources and experience of Betfred, Optima and SCCG Management allow us to bring a turnkey, industry leading set of tools and talent to the sports betting industry. We’re working tirelessly as a team to present flexible, comprehensive solutions to the US sports betting industry.”
ABOUT BETFRED:
Betfred was founded in 1967 by Fred Done, funded through a winning bet on England to win the 1966 Football World Cup. Operating across multiple gaming channels including LBO, Online & Mobile, positions the company as a leading gaming technology vendor, built on the OptimaMGS platform. Built over years of experience providing industry leading in-person and digital betting services, Betfred is poised for an expansion into the American market through SCCG Management. Headquartered in Warrington in the United Kingdom, Betfred has over 1600 licensed Betting Offices across the UK.
ABOUT SCCG:
SCCG specializes in the investment in and development of worldwide brands, governmental and regulatory management support, intellectual property, and strategic business development within international land-based casinos, sports wagering, internet gambling, gaming, esports and entertainment markets.
Source: SCCG Management, LLC
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Clark County residents can bring a friend for free to next week’s Super Bingo $160,000 tournament at the Plaza Hotel & Casino, May 6-8
Home to downtown Las Vegas’ only bingo room, the Plaza Hotel & Casino is offering Clark County, Nevada residents who register to play in next week’s Super Bingo tournament the opportunity to bring a friend for free.
Happening Monday, May 6 through Wednesday, May 8 in the Plaza’s expansive ballroom, Super Bingo is expected to draw nearly 1,000 people from the local Las Vegas valley and across the country and Canada for the opportunity to win big playing fun-filled games of bingo over two days, with a $50,000 super coverall both days while socializing with like-minded bingo players.
Bingo-only registration is $160 per person, and Clark County residents who register can bring a friend for free. Registration is available online at https://www.plazahotelcasino.com/bingo/super-bingo-registration/. Hotel-and-bingo packages start at $300 for a four-night stay with no resort fee.
All Super Bingo players receive one 6-on paper pack for both days, two daubers, free drinks via an open bar at all sessions, boxed lunch both days, and $10 in free slot play after the first day’s session.
The Plaza’s Bingo room offers six daily bingo sessions at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and is located on the 3rd floor. By parking on the third floor of the Plaza’s self-parking garage, guests have convenient and direct access to the Plaza’s bingo room and parking is validated for bingo players.
Gambling in the USA
Kambi Group plc extends Mohegan partnership with on-property sports betting agreement in Pennsylvania
Kambi Group plc (“Kambi”), the world’s trusted sports betting partner, has agreed a long-term on-property sportsbook partnership with Mohegan to provide its award-winning sportsbook at two retail locations in the state of Pennsylvania.
The partnership will see Mohegan utilise Kambi’s cutting-edge retail sportsbook offering across more than 20 kiosks in sportsbook locations at Mohegan Pennsylvania and Mohegan Pennsylvania at Lehigh Valley Race and Sportsbook.
The deal further strengthens Kambi’s relationship with Mohegan, which already utilises Kambi’s suite of sports betting products at ilani in Washington, as well as online and on-property in the Canadian province of Ontario at Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara.
Kristian Nylén, Kambi CEO and Co-founder, said: “With several successful partnerships with Mohegan already in place, we are pleased to agree this new partnership as we continue to build on our strong relationship.
“This latest deal further reinforces Kambi’s position as the sportsbook provider of choice for tribes across North America, and we look forward to our ongoing collaboration with Mohegan.”
Tony Carlucci, President & GM of Mohegan Pennsylvania, said: “Mohegan Pennsylvania is excited to continue utilising the same Kambi technology platform that existed under our Kindred partnership, which will help to create a seamless process as the Sportsbook at Mohegan Pennsylvania fully rebrands later this Spring.”
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