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Scientific Games Powering Up Digital and Sports Leadership

New Organization’s Digital and Sports Teams Expanding to Serve Global Lottery Customers
Scientific Games is building on momentum following its sale to Brookfield Business Partners in April 2022 by expanding the new organization’s digital and sports betting teams and re-aligning leadership to continue serving its digital lottery and lottery sports betting customers globally. The company is also hiring for a number of roles related to its digital and sports business.
Scientific Games promotes three executives as part of company’s digital lottery and lottery sports betting expansion.
Currently, Scientific Games provides digital lottery games, second-chance programs, player loyalty clubs, mobile apps, CRM and iLottery solutions to more than 20 US and 30 international lotteries. The company has lottery sports betting customers in the US, Canada and Europe.
In the past year, Scientific Games unveiled the Loteria augmented reality game extension at the 2022 World Lottery Summit and launched the lottery industry’s most state-of-the-art player loyalty program for the Missouri Lottery, a new mobile app for the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, a new second-chance program for the Georgia Lottery and 60 new eInstant games for its global customer base. The company continues to enhance the record-breaking Pennsylvania iLottery program with 46 eInstant games, five eDraw games and more than 11,500 CRM campaigns launched in 2022.
Winning the 2022 Heptagon Awards ‘CRM Team of the Year’ across many industries, Scientific Games’ digital experts recently launched customer relationship programs for four US lotteries and entered into a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Optimove to provide five US lotteries with customized data-driven strategies to optimize their paid social media campaigns, for customer acquisition and retention including on Facebook.
“We are investing in people, products and technology platforms that give lotteries the opportunity to engage with their players across all channels,” said Steve Beason, President of Digital and Sports for Scientific Games. “We’ve pioneered digital and sports betting solutions for lotteries since 2004. Now, in this next era, we’ve redefined our strategic focus and growth paths to position Scientific Games as the global leader in digital and sports to help our customers responsibly drive revenues for their beneficiary programs.”
As part of leadership re-alignment, Amy Bergette was promoted to Senior Vice President of Digital Solutions. A 35-year lottery industry professional, Bergette has extensive experience in all facets of digital programs. She will continue leading global teams to define, expand and drive product and program innovations, manage Scientific Games’ thriving game studios, facilitate the growth and advancement of the company’s digital marketing footprint, manage customer accounts and deliver world-class digital solutions.
Kira Summers has been promoted to Vice President of Operations and Planning for Digital. Summers joined Scientific Games in 2021 with an extensive land-based casino and iGaming program management and operations background. She holds the prestigious Six Sigma Blackbelt and served as the General Manager of the company’s record-breaking iLottery program in Pennsylvania, facilitating the effective planning, operations and P&L of the program and creating a strong customer partnership. In her new role, Kira will create and execute Scientific Games’ long-range plans for digital programs.
Merv Huber has been promoted to Vice President of Digital Growth. Huber has defined, expanded and facilitated Scientific Games’ extensive growth in the company’s award-winning CRM solutions and strategies, which now serve eleven US lotteries, as well as developed a focused product development team to drive digital product innovation and growth. With 15 years of experience in online horse racing, sports betting and iLottery providing online marketing expertise and digital solutions, Huber is responsible for driving the growth of customers’ digital business globally through product innovations and enhancements, expanded CRM and strategic marketing services.
Additionally, Scientific Games has career opportunities open for the following roles: CRM Manager, Head of Digital Business Development, iLottery Technical Operations Manager, Senior TechOps Engineer, Senior Web Developer, Senior Web Engineer and Senior UI/UX Designer. Experienced professionals may apply for US-based jobs at ScientificGames.com/Careers or e-mail [email protected] to learn more about the company’s international job openings.
Scientific Games launched the first digital instant game in the US in 2014 and is a leading provider of digital games, mobile apps, player loyalty programs and other digital products and services for the global lottery industry. The company provides retail and digital games, technologies, analytics and services to 130 lotteries in 50 countries.
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WSOP Circuit Returns to Latin America – Qualify Exclusively at GGPoker

GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room, is excited to announce the launch of online satellite tournaments for the upcoming WSOP Circuit Panama 2025 live poker event.
This exciting event will put Latin American poker back in the spotlight and is set to bring together the continent’s top players from November 6 to 16 at the prestigious Hilton Panama Hotel and the exclusive StarBay Casino.
Featuring 12 official World Series of Poker gold ring events, a full schedule of side tournaments, VIP activities, international media coverage, and a stunning seaside location, WSOP Circuit Panama promises to be one of the year’s most spectacular stops for both professional and recreational players.
Gregory Chochon, Chief Operating Officer of the World Series of Poker, added:
“We are proud to see the WSOP Circuit continue to grow internationally. Latin America is a passionate and fast-growing poker region, and events like WSOP Circuit Panama bolster our mission to bring the WSOP gold ring experience to players around the globe.”
GGPoker players can qualify via a 12-week online satellite series, with 20 guaranteed packages worth $2,500 USD each. Each package includes a $1,700 Main Event entry and $800 for travel expenses. Satellites start at just $5, giving players across Latin America the chance to live the full WSOP experience in Panama.
Online Satellite Schedule on GGPoker (ET time):
Day |
Time (ET) |
Tournament Name |
Mon–Sat |
3-4-5-6-7 PM |
WSOP-C Panama – $5 Daily Satellite |
Sunday |
12-1-2-3-4 PM |
WSOP-C Panama – $5 Daily Satellite |
Mon-Sun |
8 PM |
WSOP-C Panama – $33 Package Qualifier |
Sunday |
4 PM |
WSOP-C Panama – $22 Last Chance Satellite |
Sunday |
7 PM |
WSOP-C Panama – $215 Weekly Final |
WSOP-C Panama Satellite Stats (over 12 weeks):
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$5 Satellites: 1,296 tournaments
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$33 Qualifiers: 312 tournaments
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$22 Last Chance: 12 tournaments
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$215 Weekly Finals: 12 tournaments
Guaranteed Packages ($2,500 each):
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Weeks 1–4: 1 package per week
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Weeks 5–12: 2 packages per week
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Total: 20 guaranteed packages
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Total Prize Value: $50,000 USD
In addition to winning a coveted WSOP Circuit gold ring, each ring event winner in Panama will also receive a $5,000 WSOP Circuit Championship package, which includes:
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$2,750 entry to the Mystery Bounty WSOP Circuit Championship
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6-night stay at Atlantis (Coral or Royal Towers)
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Complimentary buffet access during the stay
“WSOP Circuit Panama is a unique opportunity for players across Latin America to enjoy a world-class poker experience in an extraordinary setting,” said Juan Carreño, GGPoker Representative.
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Caesars Entertainment Debuts IGT’s Kitty Glitter Grand Slot Across its Online Casino Platforms and Inside its Atlantic City Resorts

Caesars Entertainment Inc. announced it is the first in the industry to launch IGT’s newest installment of its beloved slot title, Kitty Glitter Grand. The game is now live across Caesars Palace Online Casino, Horseshoe Online Casino, and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia, and Ontario. It’s also available at Caesars Rewards destinations in Atlantic City, including Caesars and Harrah’s, with Tropicana set to join the lineup soon, subject to final regulatory approval.
This debut marks IGT’s first simultaneous exclusive launch of a game both online and in casinos in the US. As a result, Caesars is currently the only place where fans of the Kitty Glitter franchise can experience this latest installment, whether in person or online.
“The popularity of Kitty Glitter Grand speaks for itself across gaming floors at our Caesars Rewards destinations, which is why we couldn’t be happier that our players will be the first to enjoy the newest title in this renowned brand’s history. We know how impactful exclusive launches can be, so we’re grateful to our partners at IGT for their trust in partnering with us on their first simultaneous online and in-casino launch in the United States. We’re committed to bringing first-to-market, unforgettable experiences to our online casino players that can’t be found anywhere else,” said Matthew Sunderland, Senior Vice President and Chief iGaming Officer at Caesars Digital.
“The exclusive launch of Kitty Glitter Grand is another shining example of how we’re strengthening the powerful connection between our world-class destinations in Atlantic City and beyond with our dynamic digital platforms. We’re uniquely positioned to deliver exclusive, first-to-market gaming experiences that our guests can enjoy both on the casino floor and from the comfort of their home. This launch underscores our commitment to offering best-in-class entertainment wherever our players choose to engage,” said Barron Fuller, Regional President at Caesars Entertainment.
For more than twenty years, Kitty Glitter has been a fan favorite in brick-and-mortar casinos, and its enduring popularity continues to captivate players. This latest installment offers an enhanced gameplay experience with recognizable collection features that players already know and love from the original Kitty Glitter game, while adding even more compelling new enhancements. Both new players and fans of the original can enjoy an added wheel bonus and random wilds in the base game, which help boost these themes to the next level.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Caesars on the exclusive launch of Kitty Glitter Grand, a title that builds on one of IGT’s most iconic brands. This first-of-its-kind simultaneous launch across online and land-based channels in the U.S. reflects our commitment to innovation and delivering engaging content that resonates with players wherever they choose to play,” said Nick Khin, CEO of Gaming at IGT.
In celebration of this special debut, Caesars plans to host an exclusive VIP event for select Caesars Rewards members at Caesars Atlantic City in August. The Company is also running an omnichannel promotion at its Atlantic City destinations and a special leaderboard promotion across its digital platforms in all jurisdictions where it offers iGaming, excluding Ontario.
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NCPG Celebrates Senate Action on Military Gambling Addiction Research

The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a key provision in the FY26 Senate Defense Appropriations Bill that would, for the first time, make gambling addiction an eligible research topic under the Department of Defense’s Peer-Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP). The decision marks a historic step in addressing gambling disorder as a behavioral health condition impacting active duty servicemembers and Veterans.
The provision was championed by a broad group of lawmakers, led by Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), and supported by more than two dozen state affiliates of the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), as well as leading operators from the gambling industry including FanDuel, BetMGM, and MGM Resorts International.
“The Committee’s action will finally give researchers, local VA clinicians, and military health officials the ability to better understand and address gambling addiction among those who serve. We’re grateful to our allies in Congress, industry partners, and the public health community for making this progress possible,” said Derek Longmeier, President of NCPG’s Board of Directors.
According to recent research from NCPG, nearly 20 million American adults report experiencing at least one problematic gambling behavior “many times” in the past year. Although this research suggests that the risk for gambling problems may be stabilizing, military communities remain disproportionately affected.
Gambling addiction is one of the most under-researched behavioral health conditions among military populations even though servicemembers are twice as likely as civilians to experience gambling problems. Nearly 40% of veterans who seek treatment for gambling addiction report having attempted suicide.
“Servicemembers and Veterans facing gambling addiction deserve the same level of support and understanding we’ve worked to build around PTSD, depression, and other behavioral health challenges. This provision is a critical step toward recognizing the realities our military community faces and ensuring the federal government invests in the basic, foundational research needed to support recovery,” said Sen. Ben Ray Luján.
Congress previously mandated annual screenings for gambling disorder in the FY2019 National Defense Authorization Act. However, without federal research funding, military and local VA clinicians lack the data and tools necessary to facilitate early intervention or provide evidence-based care.
If enacted into law, the FY26 Defense Appropriations bill would establish the first federally recognized pathway for research into gambling addiction in the military. The bill now proceeds to the full Senate for consideration.
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