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Light & Wonder Unveils Innovative Offerings at G2E 2023

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2 years ago

October 3, 2023

Light & Wonder Inc. announced it will showcase its diverse portfolio of innovations for land-based casinos and the digital gaming sector at the 2023 Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Oct. 10-13 in Las Vegas.

The Company will unveil cutting-edge content housed on revolutionary hardware within its G2E booth #1116. The portfolio reflects the company’s unwavering dedication to enhancing the player experience through dynamic customer-focused solutions.

“Light & Wonder is proud to present a stellar lineup of new and beloved content at this year’s G2E, reaffirming our commitment to building great games for multiple platforms. Our focused investment in research and development underscores our commitment to delivering customer-centric innovation and an unparalleled player experience,” Matt Wilson, CEO of Light & Wonder, said.

Gaming innovations showcased within L&W’s booth #1116 include:

Slots That Excite: Building on the global success of the Company’s MONOPOLY-themed content, Light & Wonder will introduce three new MONOPOLY games housed on the all-new LANDMARK 7000 MONOPOLYCASH WHEEL. The new hardware marks the evolution of the top-performing Landmark 7000 gaming machine and will debut alongside the Landmark 7000 Transparent.

The Landmark 7000 Transparent brings video elements to the stepper space with a video reel glass screen for dynamic content delivery. The stand-out cabinet will launch with four all-new titles including HUFF N’ PUFF 3 and BANG! BAM! BOOM!

Elevated Class II Content: L&W will demonstrate its commitment to Class II content with the unveiling of the game-changing REEL WINNERS Wide Area Progressive (WAP) Link. The innovative link will make its G2E debut with the Class II version of the top-performing FRANKENSTEIN theme on the COSMIC cabinet. Introduced earlier this year, the cabinet offers a built-in reserve for a faster reset to deliver a seamless player experience.

Industry-Leading Table Games: The Company’s new table progressive system featuring a never-before-seen coin sensor technology will make its premiere within L&W’s G2E booth. This industry-first technology offers a built-in LCD screen, an eye-catching 27-inch LED-trimmed sign and updated software with new bonusing features and enhanced reporting.

Attendees can experience Light & Wonder’s POWERX ROULETTE which takes the classic roulette experience to the next level with a two-level progressive jackpot and offers players the chance to win up to 750 times the value of their wager on a single number.

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iGaming: The Company will shine a spotlight on its expanded content roadmap and upcoming network capabilities as part of its iGaming portfolio. Attendees can get a firsthand look at innovations such as True Multiplayer, operator-funded marketing jackpots, daily free games, player retention mechanisms and in-game tournaments.

Systems: The Company’s system-agnostic global platform, L&W ENGAGE, will also be on display within the L&W booth. L&W ENGAGE enables operators to leverage data to execute a cohesive curated customer journey at every touchpoint regardless of location, vertical or platform. With L&W ENGAGE’s new Artificial Intelligence tool, operators have access to insights such as player habits, offer preferences and the ability to push real-time marketing to customers. The system’s third-party integration allows for a seamless experience at any property.

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FanDuel Sports Network Appoints Damon Phillips to Lead South, Southeast, Florida and Sun Regions

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6 hours ago

August 11, 2025

Niji Narayan

FanDuel Sports Network, owned and operated by Main Street Sports Group, announced that Damon Phillips is joining the Company as Executive Vice President, Team Partnerships, effective August 25. In this role, Phillips will assume oversight of the South, Southeast, Florida and Sun regions, including partnerships with the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Hawks, Carolina Hurricanes, Charlotte Hornets, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Miami Marlins, Nashville Predators, Orlando Magic, and Tampa Bay Rays. He will report to David DeVoe, President of Main Street Sports Group.

“Damon brings an exceptional track record of using digital innovation, audience segmentation, and cross-platform strategies to drive fan growth and engagement. As we continue to invest in our local sports media platform, Damon’s deep leadership experience at both NBC Sports and ESPN, combined with his ability to scale technology-forward solutions for both media companies and team partners, provide a unique perspective as we continue to focus on team-first solutions in a dynamic local media landscape,” said DeVoe.

“I’m thrilled to be joining a company that’s reshaping what local sports media can deliver for fans and partners. FanDuel Sports Network has built a strong foundation and is uniquely positioned to harness the power of local fandom, scale engaged audiences and unlock new growth across its markets. I’m excited to help drive this next chapter,” said Phillips.

Phillips has spent more than three decades at the intersection of sports, media, and technology, including senior leadership roles at NBCUniversal and ESPN. At NBC Sports, he served as Senior Vice President, Digital Media & Emerging Businesses, overseeing NBCSports.com, Sports Betting, Fantasy Sports, the NBC Sports YouTube Channel, Peacock B2B distribution, and multiple podcast and streaming ventures. He led partnerships with DraftKings, BetMGM, Fanatics, and others, and provided strategic direction for the company’s FAST and sports betting content initiatives.

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Caesars Entertainment Launches Signature American Roulette

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6 hours ago

August 11, 2025

Niji Narayan

Caesars Entertainment has launched its third fully in-house developed proprietary online casino title: Signature American Roulette. Now live in New Jersey, the game is available across Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino, and Horseshoe Online Casino, bringing another standout addition to the Company’s Signature table game series.

Developed by Empire Creative, Signature American Roulette reflects Caesars’ growing investment in building its own proprietary content, a cornerstone of its online casino strategy aimed at delivering a best-in-class player experience.

“Our in-house content team’s latest addition to the Signature series of table games is a standout for our online casino players. Bringing Signature American Roulette to our iGaming platforms perfectly complements our suite of Caesars-branded table games and further strengthens the robust collection of digital offerings that bring the energy of the casino floor to players’ mobile devices,” said Matthew Sunderland, Senior Vice President and Chief iGaming Officer at Caesars Digital.

Signature American Roulette follows the recent launches of fan-favorite Signature titles, Caesars Palace Signature Multihand Blackjack Surrender in May and Signature Blackjack Surrender in June, both also developed by Empire Creative. Online casino players can enjoy these games across Caesars’ marquee iGaming platforms in New Jersey, Michigan and Ontario, with Caesars Palace Signature Multihand Blackjack Surrender now also available on Caesars Palace Online Casino in Pennsylvania.

“Signature American Roulette continues our commitment to delivering immersive and player-centric table games that align with our many iconic brands. From player-selectable wheel spin direction and speed to our intuitive favorite bets system, every detail is crafted to boost engagement. With seamless play in portrait or landscape modes and picture-in-picture win evaluations, we’re bringing the thrill of the casino straight to players’ fingertips,” said Scott Krell, Senior Director of Game Products and Head of Studio at Caesars Digital.

Those 21 and older in New Jersey can play Signature American Roulette by downloading the Caesars Palace Online Casino, Horseshoe Online Casino or Caesars Sportsbook & Casino apps on iOS or Android, or visiting the platforms on desktop. These platforms are also available in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ontario, and West Virginia, offering a dynamic online casino experience that features Caesars-branded games, timeless casino classics, and unique titles from top game providers. Each platform offers a dynamic online casino experience with a range of unique games from top providers, Caesars-branded games, and timeless casino classics. Additionally, each platform integrates Caesars Rewards, the Company’s industry-leading loyalty program allowing players in the US to earn Caesars Rewards Credits redeemable for unforgettable experiences at more than 50 world-class Caesars Rewards destinations across North America.

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Maryland Casinos Generate $165.7 Million in Gaming Revenue During July

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4 days ago

August 7, 2025

Niji Narayan

Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $165,661,894 in revenue from slot machines and table games during July 2025. The statewide total was down $4,159,416 (-2.5%) compared to July 2024.

Casino gaming contributions to the state during July 2025 totaled $71,857,827, a decrease of $305,727 (-0.4%) compared to July 2024. The July 2025 contributions included $51,742,064 to the Education Trust Fund, a decrease of $272,892 (-0.5%) compared to July 2024.

Casino gaming revenues also support the communities and jurisdictions where the casinos are located, Maryland’s horse racing industry, and small, minority- and women-owned businesses.

Maryland’s six privately owned casinos offer both slot machines and table games: MGM National Harbor in Prince George’s County; Live! Casino & Hotel in Anne Arundel County; Horseshoe Casino Baltimore in Baltimore City; Ocean Downs Casino in Worcester County; Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County; and Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County.

The gaming revenue totals for July 2025 were as follows:

MGM National Harbor (2261 slot machines, 208 table games)

$68,587,339 in July 2025, a decrease of $3,396,384 (-4.7%) from July 2024

Live! Casino & Hotel (3832 slot machines, 179 table games)

$59,702,771 in July 2025, a decrease of $2,860,124 (-4.6%) from July 2024

Horseshoe Casino (1365 slot machines, 115 table games)

$14,415,536 in July 2025, an increase of $1,098,302 (8.2%) from July 2024

Ocean Downs Casino (900 slot machines, 18 table games)

$10,236,754 in July 2025, an increase of $615,672 (6.4%) from July 2024

Hollywood Casino (731 slot machines, 23 table games)

$7,622,642 in July 2025, an increase of $325,372 (4.5%) from July 2024

Rocky Gap Casino (630 slot machines, 12 table games)