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MGM Donates $500K into Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas LIFE to Establish Farming Facility in Historic Westside
MGM Resorts International has donated $500,000 into the Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas LIFE and its fiscal agent, the Nevada Community Foundation, to establish a community-based urban agriculture farming facility in Historic Westside.
The Historic Westside Farming Facility will establish a new, local food source in the Historic Westside in the city of Las Vegas. This facility will serve to tackle food insecurity rates in the Historic Westside while addressing unemployment and building community wealth. The Historic Westside community has consistently struggled with reliable access to healthy food. As a food desert, Historic Westside residents experience 25.5% food insecurity – the highest in the Las Vegas Valley.
“The city of Las Vegas is committed to bringing unique solutions, whenever possible, to challenges that may face communities. This partnership will not only revitalize a currently unused public space and transform it into a farming facility providing healthy food, but it will also serve as a model for replication in other parts of the community,” Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman said.
“This investment by MGM in the Historic Westside demonstrates the company’s commitment to our community, and to addressing long-standing challenges unique to this neighborhood by investing in creative solutions. I applaud MGM’s involvement in making this important project a reality. The legacy this will have will shape not only the Historic Westside in a positive way, but has the potential to be a model that can be replicated citywide, and across the country,” Las Vegas Ward 5 City Councilman Cedric Crear said.
The Historic Westside Farming Facility will be located within James Gay Park in the Historic Westside. The city of Las Vegas will use the funding from MGM to acquire two ready-built, plug-and-play container growing facilities. The pre-built 40-foot shipping containers (manufactured by Freight Farms in Boston) are climate-controlled and can operate year-round, providing approximately 320 square feet of vertical growing space, and producing the output of nearly 3.5 acres of flat farming each, or 8 tons of produce. The containers are anticipated to be placed and operational by early 2022.
“The iconic Las Vegas Strip would not be what it is today without the Historic Westside Community. We are honored to join our neighbors in developing this farming facility that will have a positive and direct impact for those who are currently food insecure. At MGM Resorts we take seriously our commitment to invest in our communities, and we believe that we are all better off when we unite with one another for the common good. We are grateful for the entities who together have turned this innovative idea into a reality and look forward to the produce that will be readily available for Historic Westside families and individuals to harvest in 2022,” Bill Hornbuckle, CEO and President of MGM Resorts, said.
The ELA Games team is proud to announce it has been nominated for two categories at the prestigious SiGMA Americas Awards 2025. It has been shortlisted for the “Most Played Game 2025” and “Best Game Studio 2025” categories.
Joker Cashpot is a prime candidate for the “Most Played Game 2025” category, as it was well received by players and B2B partners, garnering widespread acclaim. Upon release, it quickly became one of the company’s most popular releases, with a margin of 27.7% in Gross Gaming Revenue within its first 30 days, ranking it second in Turnover for the company.
The studio has fostered a culture of creativity and experimentation, earning it a reputation for producing player-favourite games that encourage customer engagement and business growth for partners. ELA Games’ extensive portfolio of over 45 games and operator-friendly offerings has made it a frontrunner for the “Best Game Studio 2025” category.
Yaroslav Soloshenko, ELA Games’ Business Development Manager, commented on the nominations, “It’s an honour to be recognised for these prestigious accolades, as it’s a reflection of our team’s hard work and dedication to excellence. The nominations are for significant categories, showcasing our rapid growth into an influential figure in the iGaming industry. We look forward to attending the awards ceremony, connecting with our partners and meeting new faces.”
The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) issued the following statement regarding the announcement that the Atlantic City Airshow will be returning this summer:
“The Casino Association of New Jersey is thrilled to hear that the Atlantic City Airshow will be returning this summer. The airshow has always been a highlight during the summer season, and we look forward to celebrating this renowned event in July.
“Along with world-class gaming, exciting concerts, a replenished beach, delicious food, and an all-star lineup of entertainment options, Atlantic City is the place to be this summer.
“We want to thank New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, CRDA Executive Director Eric Scheffler and Visit Atlantic City President and CEO Gary Musich for their efforts to bring the airshow back.”
SCCG Management, a global leader in gaming advisory and business development, has announced a strategic partnership with Publishers Clearing House (PCH) to explore new social gaming monetization opportunities. This collaboration will leverage PCH’s extensive zero- and first-party consumer database and SCCG’s deep expertise in gaming to drive engagement and revenue growth across social gaming operators.
Founded in 1953, PCH has built a multi-channel digital entertainment platform, blending free-to-play, chance-to-win gaming experiences with a robust direct-to-consumer business model. PCH has awarded over $614 million in prizes, captivating audiences through its famous Prize Patrol and its vast network of web and app-based entertainment properties.
Through this partnership, SCCG will provide advisory and business development services, focusing on monetizing PCH’s massive player base by connecting them with innovative social and Sweepstakes gaming operators. By optimizing first-party data and analytics, SCCG and PCH will create new pathways for engagement and revenue generation in the growing social gaming space.
Stephen Crystal, Founder & CEO of SCCG Management, said: “Publishers Clearing House has a long-standing reputation as a pioneer in digital entertainment and consumer engagement. By combining their vast database of highly engaged users with our expertise in social gaming, we are creating new ways to drive monetization and expand opportunities for gaming operators. We look forward to helping PCH unlock the full potential of their digital ecosystem.”
Ed Leahy, Head of Sales at PCH, said: “We are incredibly excited to partner with SCCG and leverage their unparalleled expertise in gaming and monetization. This collaboration opens up new opportunities to enhance player engagement and drive innovative solutions in the social gaming space. We look forward to unlocking new growth potential together.”
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