Gambling in the USA
Totally Gaming Academy, Spectrum Gaming Sports Group Offer In-House Sports Betting Training for US Operators
Spectrum Gaming Sports Group is partnering with Totally Gaming Academy to provide in-house sportsbook management training for land-based gaming operators throughout the United States that need staff training and management expertise to develop effective sports betting operations.
Classes will be led by trainers with global expertise in sportsbook operations and will be limited to no more than 20 in-house personnel at a time to allow one-on-one contact with the trainer. Totally Gaming Academy, a division of Clarion Events, will organize the training sessions.
The sports betting program will be led by Lee Richardson, a Principal in Spectrum Gaming Sports Group (SG2) and CEO of Gaming Economics. A General Motors-trained engineer, Richardson has held senior marketing and commercial roles with the Hertz Corporation in Europe. He is a former marketing director with the British Horseracing Board and has two decades of experience in i-gaming and sports betting, holding senior CEO/COO roles with Tote Direct, Coral-Eurobet plc, Chartwell Games International, Boylesports and ONEworks. Richardson earned his MBA from University of Strathclyde(Glasgow). He is a Chartered Marketer and a Fellow of the UK Chartered Institute of Marketing.
SG2, a unit of Spectrum Gaming Group, provides a full suite of services, including advising on operational and strategic planning needs, regulatory and licensing services, RFP development, market analysis, and economic impact studies. Its sports-betting clients include two US lotteries, one state government, two major professional sports leagues, and global gaming operators and suppliers.
About Spectrum Gaming Group:
Spectrum has performed advisory and consulting work for gaming operators, regulators and legislatures in 38 US states and territories and 47 countries on six continents. Spectrum serves as Executive Director of NCLGS, an organization of lawmakers that shares the goal of promoting best practices. Spectrum’s sister companies include Spectrum Gaming Capital, based in New York, and Spectrum Asia, based in Bangkok and Tokyo.
About Totally Gaming Academy:
Delivering multi-level training for gaming professionals since 2007, the Totally Gaming Academy has firmly positioned itself as the global leader in gaming training across online and land-based platforms. Their diverse training courses are unbiased and intensively researched to provide the best practice training, proven to maximize the potential of gaming operations for both public and in-house clients. Delivered by gaming experts, who all have extensive operational experience in the field, courses cover casino management, online gaming, marketing, player profiling, game mathematics, sports betting, anti-money laundering and more.
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Spinomenal makes US debut with New Jersey market entry
Spinomenal, the leading iGaming content provider, has made its US debut after launching an exciting collaboration with a leading operator in the state of New Jersey, and is anticipating many more valuable collaborations with top tier online casinos.
Following impressive growth rates, Spinomenal is making a major move into the New Jersey iGaming market, marking a key step in its global expansion. By entering this crucial U.S. region, Spinomenal will bring its innovative games to a new audience, strengthening its presence and leadership in the iGaming industry.
Spinomenal’s specially selected titles will be going live via Pariplay’s Fusion aggregation platform in the New Jersey market. Some of the outstanding titles being made available for NJ players are Demi Gods II, Majestic Wild Buffalo and Kitsune’s Scrolls.
This marks a major milestone in Spinomenal’s strategic expansion plan, as this debut establishes the company’s initial presence within the New Jersey market, with further growth anticipated across the US iGaming ecosystem. This move underscores Spinomenal’s commitment to expanding its global footprint and further solidifying its position as a leader in the online casino industry.
Lior Shvartz, CEO for Spinomenal commented: “After a decade of establishing and positioning Spinomenal as a leading provider in the iGaming industry, we have now taken a big leap and will provide our exciting content to the esteemed New Jersey audience. We are highly optimistic about entering this prominent market, following the process of obtaining approval from the DGE.”
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Mechoopda Casino to Suspend Operations Effective January 31, 2025
The Mechoopda Indian Tribe has announced that the Mechoopda Economic Gaming Authority (MEGA) Board has made the decision to suspend operations at Mechoopda Casino. The final day of operations will be Friday, January 31, 2025.
The Mechoopda Casino says this decision comes after months of deliberation and efforts to address the various challenges affecting the casino’s operations.
Dennis Ramirez, Tribal Chairman of the Mechoopda Indian Tribe, said: “Suspending operations at the Casino is a heart-wrenching decision that affects not only our Tribe but also our valued employees, customers, and the surrounding community. While this chapter is closing, our commitment to the Casino’s long-term vision remains steadfast. For over 25 years, this project has been a cornerstone of our economic development goals, and we will continue to work toward its future reopening.”
The Tribe is taking steps to support both its employees and community partners during this transition period:
Employee Support: The Tribe is committed to offering resources and guidance to assist team members through this difficult time.
Remaining Open Until January 31: The Casino will remain open through its final day of operation, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy the remaining days of service.
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