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PlayUSA.com: Super Bowl to generate $500 million in legal wagers

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TheLines.com: Big favorites on tap in NFL's Week 10 after wild week 9

 

U.S. bettors will place more than $500 million in wagers on Super Bowl LV at legal online and retail sportsbooks across 21 U.S. jurisdictions where sports betting in some form is legal, according to projections by PlayUSA, which provides news and analysis of the U.S. gaming industry. Whether those projections are met or surpassed, the matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Feb. 7, will almost certainly become the most legally wagered-on single event in U.S. history.

“With the expansion of legal sports betting over the last year, both in terms of new markets and growth within existing markets, a historic weekend is inevitable,” said Dustin Gouker, lead analyst for PlayUSA.com. “Half a billion dollars or more bet on one game seems almost unfathomable, but considering the direction of the U.S. market, that handle is easily within reach.”

With 20 states and Washington D.C., representing a population of about 120 million, now offering some form of legal sports betting, a year-over-year jump is certain. Last year, 14 states, representing a population of 70 million, allowed for legal Super Bowl bets. Those 14 states combined for an estimated Super Bowl handle of $300 million, according to PlayUSA.

The Super Bowl is always the most bet-on single sporting event in the U.S. In 2020, the American Gaming Association estimated that $6.8 billion was bet in the U.S., both legally and illegally.

For this year’s game:

  • Sports betting is legal in at least some form in Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington D.C., and West Virginia.
  • Two of the most populous legal states, Michigan and Virginia, launched online sports betting just last week.
  • Illinois, Colorado, and Tennessee did not offer any form of legal sports betting for last year’s Super Bowl. Together they represent three of the seven largest legal sports betting markets currently operating in the U.S. Michigan is also expected to quickly join the upper tier of U.S. markets.
  • Nevada, the second-largest market in the U.S., is expected to lead all U.S. markets with $125 million in bets on the big game, according to PlayUSA projections. No. 1 New Jersey, which is less event-driven than Nevada, is expected to take in $75 million in Super Bowl wagers.
  • PlayUSA projects Illinois to be No. 3 with $60 million in bets.

“The potential this year is enormous compared to last year, with legal sports betting available to 50 million more people than last year’s Super Bowl,” said Eric Ramsey, analyst for PlayUSA. “The U.S. market has changed so much over the last year. Not only has it nearly doubled in size, but bettors now make a higher percentage of their bets online compared with a year ago. And sportsbooks will utilize the Super Bowl to aggressively promote themselves to new customers, especially in fledgling markets like Michigan and Virginia.”

The Mahomes-led Chiefs are consensus 3-point favorites over the Brady-led Bucs, with an over/under that could surpass the Super Bowl record of 57 points by kickoff. Prop bets and in-game wagering will also add significantly to the handle, especially as bettors have become more accustomed to betting via mobile apps.

Already books are offering prop bets, including who will be the first player to score, who will win the coin toss, and the over/under on how many players will throw a pass during the game.

“It’s an intriguing matchup with two of the biggest names in the sport, Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady, facing off, and that should help compensate for both teams being from relatively small markets,” Gouker said. “With the expansion of the sports betting market, it is close to a certain win for the industry, with the potential to reach more customers than ever before.”

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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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