Gambling in the USA

Americorp Investments And Arrow Gaming Expand Gaming Portfolios

Published

6 years ago

June 12, 2019

Patents Provide Extensive Protection for Wagering and Technology

Americorp Investments LLC, a company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing innovative technologies for the gaming industry, announced that it has been awarded an additional patent by the United States Patent Office. This patent is the 25^th U.S. patent for gaming granted to Americorp or its affiliate Arrow Gaming. Americorp and Arrow also hold six gaming patents issued in Japan and the Philippines and have 37 gaming and related blockchain technology patents pending in the EPO and PCT countries and jurisdictions worldwide.

Newly-granted U.S. Patent No. 10,297,106 covers distributed multi-ledger gaming architectures allowing for the creation and execution of customized bets. The patent includes the latest in technology such as smart contracts and also covers the technology in Americorp’s forthcoming blockchain wagering platform. This comprehensive patent also covers the generation and management of customized transactions (such as transactions that can be stored and automatically executed through smart contracts) via a gaming application/service. The customized bets can be between the player and any other party, including, among others, a casino, another player and a sports book.

Sports betting is expanding rapidly across the United States since a federal law limiting the activity to Nevada was overturned in 2018.

Arrow’s U.S. and international patents and patents-pending cover numerous aspects of gaming including, among others:

Online and land-based casino and interactive games involving skill, including eSports, card, skill-based, hybrid, peer-to-peer, augmented and virtual reality games, gamblification of arcade games and video games;
Tournament style games, individual player games and games with virtual tables, among others;
Location-based restrictions for mobile gaming allowing platforms to customize or restrict gameplay based on location;
Games with variable payback and dynamic adjustment of gaming parameters;
Collusion detection and detection of automated play;
Artificial intelligence for the review of gameplay;
Land-based machines and electronic gaming devices, smartphones and tablets such as Apple iOS and Android models;
Daily fantasy sports; and
Numerous other technologies.

Americorp founder and CEO Jordan Simons remarked: “Our combined inventions, as reflected in our growing patent portfolios include a broad range of the technologies and services that are core to the next generation gaming experience. Our patents include regulated and non-regulated cash and social gaming and offer an intellectual property roadmap for the industry’s future. We have assembled a great team of industry insiders and we welcome partnerships that will enhance our deployment and distribution of our portfolio.”

Gaming Industry veteran John English, Partner and Managing Director of Sports Betting and Technology at Global Market Advisors stated: “Americorp’s new patent recognizes a dynamic innovation that I believe will revolutionize the gaming industry. Sports betting and Esports are growing at incredible rates globally. The ability to easily create and track customized bets utilizing the blockchain is a truly exciting proposition.”

Mr. English added: “Arrow Gaming created and resolved key impediments for the gaming sector with its cutting-edge geolocation-based solutions, smart contracts and collusion detection systems. The Americorp blockchain technology covered by its latest patent will be a phenomenal asset to current operations and to the next wave of the gambling and hospitality boom.”

Gaming industry analysts report that the demand for modernized gaming technology and services is rapidly growing as consumers seek the ease and convenience of cash and social gaming from mobile devices. Americorp’s and Arrow’s inventions and patents are key to unlocking the value of this demand.

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About Americorp:
Americorp Investments is a private holding company that develops, invests in, manages assets and businesses, with a focus on intellectual property rights related to new technologies. Americorp has 14 issued patents and patents-pending worldwide.

About Arrow Gaming:
Arrow Gaming has built an IP portfolio built around advanced gaming technologies that includes more than 50 issued patents and patents-pending around the world, including patents issued in the United States, Australia, Canada, Japan, Korea, and the Philippines, and patents-pending in the United States, EPO and PCT countries. Collectively, these patents and patents-pending cover numerous aspects of interactive gaming, network-based gaming, skill-based gaming, peer-to-peer gaming, collusion avoidance techniques, multi-player skill-based tournaments, matching techniques for peer-to-peer play, odds-based sports wagering, pari-mutuel wagering and daily fantasy sports wagering.

Editors and investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which may affect business prospects and performance. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted and reported results should not be considered an indication of future performance. Potential risks and uncertainties may include economic, competitive, governmental, technological, or other factors.

Source: Arrow Gaming

Compliance Updates

Arizona Department of Gaming Releases October Sports Betting Figures

Published

2 weeks ago

January 9, 2025

Adrienn Sarkany

Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately $791 million on sports in October of 2024, according to a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming. This represents an approximate 22% increase when compared to October of 2023.

The state collected approximately $2.35 million in privilege fees in the month.

Gambling in the USA

Neosurf & Betting Hero to reveal results of their in-depth study into US online gambling and payment habits in exclusive two-part webinar series

Published

2 weeks ago

January 9, 2025

Adrienn Sarkany

Neosurf, the globally trusted provider of swift and secure cash-to-digital payment solutions, has announced it will be sharing the findings of a recent study into the online betting habits, preferences and frustrations of US players in an exclusive two-part webinar series beginning on January 14^th.

Neosurf commissioned the research via Betting Hero – a leading US-based iGaming portal with expertise in casino, sports betting and DFS. The webinars will see Neosurf CEO Americas, Sue Page, Betting Hero’s Co-Founder and President, Jai Maw, and Senior Director of Product and Research, Ernie Ropas, dive into the report’s key findings and discuss what some of the more surprising results could mean for operators.

The survey, which featured respondents from New Jersey, Colorado and North Carolina, aimed to help operators and regulators within the gambling industry better understand the typical US bettor – how and why they bet, what tools they use to manage their budget and what Responsible Gaming means to them. The findings will be revealed in the webinars and used to identify areas where Neosurf’s products can help operators provide a better user experience.

The research highlighted several aspects of payments and responsible gaming that bettors felt could be improved. Problems with payments remain an issue – 52% of respondents said that they’d experienced payment issues in the past year, and with over 50% depositing and withdrawing multiple times each month, there is a significant cost impact to the operators.

Additionally, respondents indicated they’d be in favour of using a service that could share pre-verified ID information with operators, with ease of use for new payment methods and seamless integration across multiple platforms identified as important factors in their choosing and remaining loyal to a single sports betting platform.

Sue Page, Neosurf CEO Americas, said: “It was important to us to gain a more detailed insight into the US sports bettor. We wanted to talk to the players and ask questions that no one else is asking, and through our collaboration with Betting Hero I’m delighted that we now have a comprehensive piece of research.

“Offering valuable insights into player habits – how and why they bet, the ongoing pain points they’re experiencing with payments and their thoughts on Responsible Gaming—we’ll be taking a deep dive into the results of the survey in our two-part webinar series starting at 10:00 ET on January 14^th, and we encourage all US-focused operators and regulators to join us.”

Gambling in the USA

Saracen Casino Resort Chooses QCI Chatalytics to Enhance Casino Operations with Integrated AI Solutions

Published

2 weeks ago

January 9, 2025

Adrienn Sarkany

Saracen Casino Resort has selected Quick Custom Intelligence’s (QCI) Chatalytics, an integrated AI-driven suite, to revolutionize its casino operations and elevate guest experiences. The QCI Chatalytics solution, which includes Slot Copilot, Player Copilot, Dashboard, and the Robot Button, leverages OpenAI integration to provide real-time insights and streamlined decision-making across the casino floor.

QCI Chatalytics offers a powerful blend of AI-powered tools designed to optimize both player and slot management. With Slot Copilot, operators gain enhanced capabilities for real-time slot performance monitoring, predictive analytics, and dynamic task assignment. Player Copilot delivers personalized player engagement by analyzing customer data to inform service decisions and reward recommendations. The Dashboard component offers an intuitive, real-time display of key metrics, enabling data-driven insights at a glance. Additionally, the innovative Robot Button automates routine processes, allowing staff to focus on higher-value tasks and improve overall efficiency.

Clayton Mason, Senior Director of Marketing of Saracen Casino Resort, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership: “Integrating QCI Chatalytics into our operations marks a significant step in our strategy to harness the power of AI. With advanced tools like the Robot button, Slot Copilot and Player Copilot, we can deliver a more tailored and efficient experience for our guests while gaining deeper insights into our gaming operations.”

Dr. Ralph Thomas, CEO of QCI, shared his vision for the collaboration: “We’re excited to bring the capabilities of QCI Chatalytics to Saracen Casino Resort. By integrating OpenAI technology, our solution provides unprecedented levels of automation and insight. We believe Chatalytics will play a crucial role in optimizing floor operations and enhancing guest satisfaction through real-time, data-driven decision-making.”

The QCI Chatalytics platform is part of Quick Custom Intelligence’s commitment to driving innovation in the gaming industry, offering a comprehensive suite of solutions to streamline operations and enhance the player experience.