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NOVOMATIC Set to Participate in G2E Las Vegas 2023

NOVOMATIC is all set to participate in this year’s Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas. Visitors of the event will be energized by the new, fresh and inspiring look and feel of all that welcomes them at the NOVOMATIC booth #1259.
Rick Meitzler, CEO of NOVOMATIC Americas, said: “It is with great pride that we unveil the future of NOVOMATIC gaming innovation at this year’s G2E in Las Vegas. Our team has created exceptional, unprecedented entertainment experiences, and their commitment to redefining what gaming entertainment means is evident in every detail of what you will see. We have poured our dedication into crafting an all-new, fresh, and inspiring look and feel from the booth to the individual products, that will captivate players and customers alike. When you step into our Emerald Isle themed gaming world, you’ll be greeted by unparalleled technology, exciting gameplay, the best team in the business, and a dedication to design excellence. The products at this show are a testament to our pursuit of performance and innovation.”
With a special focus on new Progressive Links and VGT games in stunning cabinet hardware, NOVOMATIC Americas presents a product pipeline that provides operators with product poised to pay off in performance. The DIAMOND X, which is currently the highest performing cabinet for NOVOMATIC Americas, will be the focus of the product display for the U.S. markets with two stunning versions, DIAMOND X 1.55J and DIAMOND X 2.32 and a plethora of new and exciting content:
The brand-new Progressive Link THUNDER CASH GOLD launches with a variety of new titles, including Irish Locks and Irish Grace, both commanding an assortment of charms to conjure the Luck of the Irish with both, a Progressive feature and free games.
MONEY PARTY Fresh! will introduce fresh and new Linked Progressive fruit game entertainment that combines jackpot thrills with an exciting winning spins feature, while the mystical twin-game RISING TREASURES embarks on divine Progressive adventures to uncover hidden jackpot treasures under the watchful eye of the Pharaoh and Queen.
A final addition to the progressive portfolio of proven products is the APEX Diamond Link Progressive product line which will debut at G2E. NOVOMATIC Americas has the distribution rights for APEX gaming product in North America including the Clover Link Extreme and Clover Link Progressive product lines.
NOVOMATIC games also continue to excel in the VGT and route segment: Visitors can check out top-performing game mixes for the Illinois, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico and the Georgia skills markets.
Introducing the future of sports betting kiosks with more action, more betting, more edge and designed to fit effortlessly into any environment, the brand new NOVOMATIC ActionBook Edge 1.43J will launch at G2E: With dimensions that make it the perfect addition to any sports betting setting, ready to perform with cutting-edge graphics presentation and with lightning-fast processing for seamless betting, this new sports betting kiosk perfectly complements the, NOVOMATIC ActionBook Compact 1.27 table-top kiosk, and the twin-screen version, NOVOMATIC ActionBook Plus 2.27.
In a special ETG area, NOVOMATIC will present the great versatility of its NOVO UNITY II electronic table games platform with the latest slant top cabinets, EXECUTIVE SL 1.27 and LOTUS SL 1.27, in a show set-up staging the new Novo Multi-Roulette wheel and a broad choice of ETG games. Premiering in the US will be the stunning fully automated TITAN ROULETTE from FAZI, featuring four player stations, a fully automated Roulette wheel and an integrated display solution.
Another highlight in the international NOVOMATIC show display will be the latest BLACK EDITION II cabinet series with three cabinet versions: the smaller BLACK EDITION II 3.27, the extra-large BLACK EDITION II XL 3.32 and the single-screen BLACK EDITION II 1.49J, which will be on display with the Superia GOLDEN LINK Volume 1, NOVO LINE GOLDEN LINK Edition 2 and Superia CASH CONNECTION Volume 2 linked multi-games as well as with the IMPERA LINK Series 2, Impera Line HD Edition 9 and NOVO LINE Interactive Edition X4 multi-game compendiums.
A special premiere at the G2E will the presentation of the innovative NOVOVISION casino management system which has been awarded as “Best CMS/Software Product” at this year’s European Casino Awards in London. This powerful solution takes all areas of a casino business to another level, with a uniquely comprehensive range of functionalities that far exceed the traditional Accounting, Jackpots, Player Tracking, CASHLESS and TITO transactions. As a distinctive USP, NOVOVISION introduces biometric technologies for the management of gaming operations, e.g. for player recognition and access.
In a dedicated booth area, the iGaming offer of Greentube, the NOVOMATIC digital gaming and entertainment division, will be perfectly complementing the land-based portfolio with its ever-growing range of online content comprising both, NOVOMATIC classics as well as proprietary brands and developments.
Thomas Schmalzer, VP Global Sales and Product Management NOVOMATIC AG, said: “The G2E Gaming Show is a great opportunity for industry decision makers to experience the varied and broad diversification of NOVOMATIC’s product portfolio, not only for international markets and segments, but also for the different sectors of the U.S. gaming industry and for Latin America. We invite all show visitors at G2E to visit the NOVOMATIC booth and see how this comprehensive offering really allows them to find complete solutions from a single source.”
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Full House Resorts Announces Promotion of Lewis Fanger to President

Full House Resorts Inc. announced that it has promoted Lewis Fanger to President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer, effective July 11, 2025. The title of President was previously held by Daniel Lee, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. As previously disclosed, Mr. Lee extended his employment agreement as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer in June 2025.
“Since our arrival approximately ten years ago. Full House Resorts has undergone a significant transformation, from a small regional casino operator to one of the fastest-growing companies in our industry. Lewis’s financial leadership has helped enable that growth, allowing us to improve our existing assets and expand the Company through new developments such as American Place and Chamonix. Lewis has been an invaluable part of our team over the past decade, and his promotion to President will help ensure a continuity of leadership,” Mr. Lee said.
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NCPG Announces 2025 Board of Directors Election Results and Board Leadership

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has announced the newly elected members of its Board of Directors, as well as the slate of officers who will lead the organization for the upcoming year.
Following the annual election in June, NCPG members voted to elect the following individuals to serve on the Board of Directors from 2025 to 2028:
• Diana Goode – Affiliates Seat
• Wiley Harwell – Affiliates Seat
• Lori Manson – Affiliates Seat
• Glenn Yamagata – Affiliates Seat
• Jamie McKelvey – Organizations Seat
• Amanda Quintana – Organizations Seat
• Brian Ward – Individuals Seat
Glenn Yamagata and Jamie McKelvey will serve a two-year term from 2025 to 2027.
In addition, the Board has elected the following officers to lead NCPG for the 2025–26 term:
• President: Derek Longmeier, Executive Director, Problem Gambling Network of Ohio
• Vice President: Christina Gray, Executive Director, Indiana Council on Problem Gambling
• Secretary: Wiley Harwell, Executive Director, Oklahoma Council on Problem Gambling and Gaming
• Treasurer: Amanda Quintana, Player Health Manager, Colorado Lottery
The Board’s esteemed leadership and expertise are instrumental in fostering NCPG membership, shaping policies, implementing strategies, and attaining organizational objectives. By leveraging their subject matter knowledge, skills, and experience, Board members are dedicated to serving all NCPG stakeholders through the development of comprehensive policies and programs for all those affected by problem gambling.
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SharpLink Gaming Announces $425,000,000 Private Placement to Initiate Ethereum Treasury Strategy

SharpLink Gaming Inc. announced that it has entered into securities purchase agreements for a private investment in public equity (PIPE) for the purchase and sale of 69,100,313 shares of common stock (or common stock equivalents in lieu thereof) at a price of $6.15 per share ($6.72 per share for certain members of the Company’s management team), for expected aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $425,000,000, before deducting placement agent fees and other offering expenses.
Consensys Software Inc. acted as the lead investor, and the offering included participation by prominent crypto venture capital firms and infrastructure providers such as ParaFi Capital, Electric Capital, Pantera Capital, Arrington Capital, Galaxy Digital, Ondo, White Star Capital, GSR, Hivemind Capital, Hypersphere, Primitive Ventures, and Republic Digital among others including Rob Phythian, SharpLink’s CEO, and Robert DeLucia, SharpLink’s CFO.
The closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about May 29, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The Company intends to use the funds to acquire the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain commonly referred to as “ETH” pending identification of working capital needs and other general corporate purposes. ETH will serve as the Company’s primary treasury reserve asset.
A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners is acting as the sole placement agent in connection with the offering.
“This is a significant milestone in SharpLink’s journey and marks an expansion beyond our core business. On closing, we look forward to working with Consensys and welcoming Joseph to the Board,” said Rob Phythian, Founder and CEO of SharpLink.
“On close, Consensys looks forward to partnering with SharpLink to explore and develop an Ethereum Treasury Strategy and to work with them in their core business as a strategic advisor. This is an exciting time for the Ethereum community, and I am delighted to work with Rob and the team to bring the Ethereum opportunity to public markets,” said Joseph Lubin, Founder and CEO of Consensys and Co-Founder of Ethereum.
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