Gambling in the USA
Scientific Games Extends Partnership with Hard Rock International for US Sports and iGaming Expansion
Entertainment giant to roll out digital and retail solutions across multiple U.S. states
Scientific Games Corporation was selected by long-term partner Hard Rock International to deliver its OpenSports™ and OpenGamingTM solutions across regulated markets in the U.S.
Initially, Scientific Games will deploy its OpenSports digital and retail solutions for Hard Rock International in Iowa and New Jersey. The Company will be the exclusive provider of sportsbooks operating under the Hard Rock brand across the agreed states.
Hard Rock International will also power their iGaming offering in New Jersey with Scientific Games’ OpenGaming solution via the Hard Rock Casino apps and HardRockCasino.com.
Scientific Games’ OpenGaming solution will deliver the player account platform across all Hard Rock International digital solutions in the two states.
Jordan Levin, Group CEO, Digital for Scientific Games said: “The Hard Rock brand is instantly recognizable on a global scale and to extend our partnership with them once again is testament to our product development capabilities across iGaming and Sports in the US. As the digital team of Scientific Games, we have deep expertise across igaming and sports and we’re looking forward to working with the great team at Hard Rock.”
Kresimir Spajic, SVP Online Gaming and Sports Betting at Hard Rock International said: “We wanted to take our offering to the next level and Scientific Games and its product offering fit the bill perfectly. The company’s sports betting technology is second to none, while the launch of OpenGaming in New Jersey allows us to expand our already strong casino offering in the state. These are exciting times for Hard Rock International as we bring even more entertaining experiences to our loyal customer base.”
As part of the extended relationship, Hard Rock will offer its players the ultimate omni-channel sports betting and igaming experiences driven by Scientific Games’ robust and scalable technology.
Both OpenSports and OpenGaming are delivered as end-to-end solutions. On the sports side, Hard Rock International will benefit from a digital and retail betting offering that combines the performance of the OpenBet™ engine with the versatility of OpenTrade™; the full risk and liability management service powered by Don Best.
With OpenGaming, Scientific Games has quickly become the go-to casino aggregation platform for market leaders in the U.S. Hard Rock International will have access to OpenGaming’s extensive library of games available from the world’s leading studios supplemented by cutting-edge player features such as free-rounds and tournaments.
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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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