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Golden Nugget Online Gaming Wins “Operator of the Year” Four Years In A Row
Golden Nugget Online Gaming clinched two awards at the 2020 EGR North America Virtual East Coast awards. The awards recognized and celebrated excellence in the North American online gaming and sports betting industry, rewarding leading operators and service providers for their performance in the past year. The awards are judged by industry peers who take growth, innovation, execution and more into consideration.
The Golden Nugget Online Gaming team picked up the coveted top prize for the fourth year in a row by bringing home the ‘Operator of the Year 2020 Award’, in addition to ‘Mobile Operator of the Year’.
Thomas Winter, President, Golden Nugget Online Gaming said, “We are honored and humbled to be recognized by our esteemed industry peers as the Operator of the Year in North America for the fourth consecutive year. Their vote confirms the choice of New Jersey players, who have chosen Golden Nugget as their favorite destination for online and mobile casino. We will now try and apply the same focus on superior product, flawless execution and world-class player experience as we plan our expansion into the other states and launch our new sports betting offer.”
Warren Steven, Vice President, Golden Nugget Online Gaming said, “We take great pride in again winning the Mobile Operator of the Year in North America award. 75% of wagers are already taking place on a mobile device and we’ll continue to work tirelessly to offer the very best entertainment experience to Golden Nugget’s ever growing community of players.”.
In the first 9 months of 2020, Golden Nugget saw its New Jersey gross gaming revenue grow 72% YoY and recorded over $2 billion in wagering, consolidating its leadership among legacy casino brands. GNOG plans to launch its award-winning product in more US states over the next 12 months, starting with Michigan.
About the Awards
The eGaming Review (EGR) Awards 2020 in their fourth year celebrate excellence in the North American online gaming industry. For the first time the EGR North America Awards are going virtual including a virtual awards ceremony due to the global pandemic. The Golden Nugget Online Casino took home the awards in the following categories.
- Operator of the Year
- Mobile Operator
SOURCE Golden Nugget Online Gaming, Inc.
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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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