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Indiana Sportsbooks Impress with $169 Million August as Industry Turns 1, According to PlayIndiana

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Indiana’s sports betting industry capped its tumultuous first year on a high note by posting one of its best months yet. With a full month of major sports, Indiana’s online and retail sportsbook generated $169 million in wagers, seemingly keeping the state’s increasingly tenuous place as the fourth-largest legal market in the U.S., according to PlayIndiana.

“A rebound was inevitable with such an active sports schedule in August, but seeing such an active month is awfully welcome news for Indiana’s sports betting industry,” said Dustin Gouker, lead analyst for PlayIndiana.com. “August’s results are a clear signal that we are turning the page on its darkest days. The state’s status among legal jurisdictions is relatively safe for now. But Indiana also faces some headwinds, including increased competition in Illinois and Michigan.”

Indiana’s August handle was the state’s third-largest monthly total since the industry launched on Sept. 1, 2019, and the largest since sportsbooks generated a record $187.2 million in February, according to official reporting released Friday.

August’s bets produced $9.8 million in adjusted gross revenue, up 47.7% from July, and yielded $934,314 in tax revenue for the state.

Through the industry’s first 12 months, Indiana produced:

  • $1.2 billion in wagers
  • $94.8 million in adjusted gross revenue
  • $9 million in state taxes

Through those 12 months, Indiana trailed only NevadaNew Jersey, and Pennsylvania in total wagers. But Indiana’s next 12 months will bring more challenges.

“This has been an eventful first year for Indiana sportsbooks, and increasing competition from neighboring states and rapidly growing jurisdictions such as Colorado will continue to put pressure on Indiana’s status,” said Jessica Welman, analyst for PlayIndiana.com. “An Illinois expansion of online betting could really affect Indiana. In that case, the state’s sportsbooks will have to be creative in attracting new bettors within the state to help blunt the loss of the Chicago market. And Indiana is still in position to capitalize on large markets in Ohio and Kentucky.”

The positive effect of a busy sports schedule in August was immediate. Basketball generated $55.2 million in bets, the most of any sport in August.

“The positive attributes of Indiana’s market never went away while the sports world ground to a halt,” Gouker said. “Even as competition grows, Hoosier State sportsbooks will remain popular so long as the sports schedule stays active.”

Online betting generated 85.1%, or $143.9 million, of August’s handle. That is down from 91.1% in July as retail sportsbooks continue to work to regain their footing.

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DraftKings/Ameristar Casino remained the online market leader with $73.7 million in bets, up from $32.9 million in July. That produced $5.2 million in gross receipts, up from $2.2 million July. FanDuel/Blue Chip Casino followed with $50.1 million in bets, up from $24.2 million.

Retail sportsbooks picked up in August, generating a $25.1 million handle in August. Hollywood Lawrenceburg’s $6.9 million handle easily led the retail market.

“Even though Indiana’s industry is 1, it is still gaining maturity,” Welman said. “Online sportsbooks like BetIndiana and theScore Bet are expected to launch soon, and the growth of major players like PointsBet and BetMGM have been stunted because they launched just before the shutdown. The more sportsbooks that launch in the state, the higher the level of competition will become, and that will be good for bettors.”

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EGT Digital won the “Best Aggregator 2025” prize from SiGMA Americas Awards

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EGT Digital won the “Best Aggregator 2025” prize from SiGMA Americas Awards

 

EGT Digital took the “Best Aggregator 2025” prize from this year’s SiGMA Americas Awards. At an official ceremony held on 7th April, the Bulgarian iGaming provider received the accolade in recognition of its visionary casino aggregation platform, which offers a vast library of over 13,000 gaming titles from more than 130 leading providers.

EGT Digital’s Gaming Aggregator is one of the 4 main modules of the company’s in-house developed “all-in-one” betting platform X-Nave, and can function both as part of the turnkey solution and independently. It stands out with a flexible front-end, allowing the use of iFrame and various widgets for custom casino website development. The easy API integration and numerous fast time-to-market capabilities guarantee quick access to a wide variety of games. In addition the Aggregator offers 24/7 support, as well as in-depth reporting and a comprehensive performance overview. Combined with numerous functionalities for content personalization and tools like the Buy Bonus and Hot and Cold games category, providing live RTP insights, these features enable operators to create offers, perfectly fitting their customers’ preferences and needs.

“We are honored to receive this prestigious award,” said Celina Guedes, Regional Director Brazil at EGT. “It is an expression of the high appreciation given to our team for their creativity and tireless efforts in enhancing player engagement and operator efficiency. We would like to thank our clients, partners, and friends who have once again shown us their invaluable support. This prize inspires us to continue to contribute to improving and enriching the gaming environment on a global scale through our highly advanced gaming solutions.”

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NOVOMATIC Argentina hosted a successful event with the ‘NOVOMATIC Experience’ during SAGSE 2025

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NOVOMATIC Argentina hosted a successful event with the ‘NOVOMATIC Experience’ during SAGSE 2025

 

Held in a private and sophisticated setting at the Rooftop in Puerto Madero, the NOVOMATIC Experience attracted a distinguished audience of 80 industry leaders, strategic partners, and customers. Guests enjoyed privileged access to the latest innovations, live demonstrations, strategic networking, and premium entertainment.

An outstanding showcase of NOVOMATIC’s excellence

The event provided a unique platform for the exploration of NOVOMATIC’s cutting-edge portfolio, featuring state-of-the-art cabinets, Linked Progressives, and advanced casino management systems. Attendees were impressed by the seamless integration of innovation and entertainment that provided a truly immersive experience.

The premiere of GLOBE LINK™ Xtension Volume 2 in the elegant V.I.P. Lounge™ Curve 1.43 drew lots of attention, as did the powerful ULTRA BOOST™ Link on the PANTHERA™ Curve 1.43. Additionally, the DIAMOND X™ 1.55J with NOVO LINE™ GOLDEN LINK™ Edition 2 and the BLACK EDITION II 3.27 with IMPERA LINK™ Series 2, as well as the engaging MONEY PARTY™ Edition 1, which was showcased in the versatile FUNMASTER 2.27 cabinet, further enhanced the presentation, offering a comprehensive showcase of NOVOMATIC’s gaming solutions.

Guests also enjoyed participating in an exciting live tournament, powered by NOVOMATIC’s acclaimed Casino Management System. The event provided the ideal atmosphere for building relationships, exchanging insights, and creating valuable business opportunities.

Positive feedback and regional commitment

Reflecting on the event’s success, Fabián Luis Grous, Managing Director of NOVOMATIC Argentina, expressed his satisfaction: “The NOVOMATIC Experience was an incredible success. We were delighted to welcome so many esteemed guests and present our latest innovations in such an exclusive environment. This event not only strengthened our relationships but also reaffirmed our commitment to the evolution of gaming in Latin America.”

The NOVOMATIC Experience has once again set new standards of exclusivity in the gaming industry. With overwhelmingly positive feedback from attendees, the event stands out as one of the highlights of SAGSE 2025 week, delivering innovation, networking, and entertainment of the highest quality.

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Accel Entertainment Names Scott Levin as Chief Legal Officer

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Accel Entertainment Names Scott Levin as Chief Legal Officer

 

Accel Entertainment, Inc. announced the appointment of Scott Levin as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, effective immediately.

Levin brings more than three decades of experience as an executive and senior legal advisor for a variety of high-growth public and private companies and will support Accel’s continued expansion as not only the preferred gaming operations partner of bars, restaurants, convenience stores, and fraternal and veteran establishments across the country, but also a premier operator of brick-and-mortar retail stores and casinos. As Chief Legal Officer, Scott Levin will oversee all the Company’s legal affairs and report directly to Andy Rubenstein, Chief Executive Officer at Accel Entertainment.

“Scott brings a wealth of invaluable experience to Accel Entertainment across multiple legal disciplines, and we are excited to welcome him to our leadership team as we continue to expand into new markets and adjacent gaming verticals,” said Accel CEO Andy Rubenstein. “In the gaming industry, a strong legal function is essential for long-term growth, and Scott brings the key legal experience needed to help us further strengthen our best-in-class organization.”

Levin has held senior leadership positions with several public and private companies across various industries, including serving as CEO of FTD Companies, leading the company in pursuing strategic opportunities and developing a robust legal function, and as the first General Counsel for Morton’s Restaurant Group, a publicly held restaurant holding company, helping Morton’s expand its leading hospitality footprint internationally. Levin was most recently the Founder and Managing Director of Portco Advisors LLC, where he served as outside general counsel and executive advisor for growing companies undergoing periods of significant transformation. Prior to founding Portco Advisors, Levin also served as General Counsel for companies including Torex Retail, a provider of information technology systems for the retail, fuel and convenience stores, and pub markets in Europe, and several successful startups including Atlas Power Group, Coskata, eMac Digital, and OurHouse. Levin received his Juris Doctor with Honors from George Washington University and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Boston College.

“I have been closely following Accel Entertainment’s sustained growth since becoming a public company, and I am thrilled to join the team at such an exciting stage of development,” said Scott Levin. “Accel’s commitment to excellence and determination to fuel growth through innovation is inspiring, and I look forward to working with the incredibly talented leadership team and everyone at the company to help advance Accel’s industry-leading position in the locals gaming sector.”

As a part of this announcement, Derek Harmer, current General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, will now serve as Accel’s first dedicated Chief Compliance Officer and will continue to report to Accel CEO Andy Rubenstein. Harmer will continue to leverage his decades of industry insights and experience to lead Accel’s national Compliance and Government Affairs functions, supporting the company in an increasingly complex regulatory and legislative environment.

“Derek has made a tremendous impact on our organization while leading the legal and compliance teams. His success in this dedicated national role will be a key driver in supporting the Company’s commitment to compliance and growth into new regulated markets,” said Accel CEO Andy Rubenstein.

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