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Encore Boston Harbor Partners with Boston Red Sox

Encore Boston Harbor announced a multi-year partnership with the nine-time World Series champions, the Boston Red Sox. With the newly formed collaboration, Encore Boston Harbor now has partnerships with all the region’s professional sports teams, the Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, New England Patriots, and New England Revolution.
“Boston is the city of champions and Encore Boston Harbor is proud to be a partner of all the city’s major sports teams. We truly believe this makes us the premiere destination for all sports enthusiasts and entertainment seekers,” Jenny Holaday, president of Encore Boston Harbor, said.
To celebrate the partnership, Encore Boston Harbor has made $25,000 donations to the Red Sox Foundation, Shamrock Foundation, Boston Bruins Foundation, and Patriots Foundation. The donations were commemorated by check presentations with Encore Boston Harbor President Jenny Holaday; Bekah Salwasser, Executive Vice President, Social Impact and Executive Director of the Red Sox Foundation, Dave Hoffman, Senior Vice President of the Boston Celtics; Kerry Collins, Senior Director of Community Relations of the Boston Bruins, and Andre Tippett, Pro Football Hall of Fame and Executive Director of Community Affairs for the New England Patriots.
“The Red Sox are proud to partner with Encore Boston Harbor, an organization that is highly regarded as a staple to Boston locals and tourists alike and revered for playing an active role in the Greater Boston community. Through this partnership, Red Sox fans will have access to exclusive offers to enhance their gameday experience with Encore Boston Harbor as a post-game destination,” Troup Parkinson, EVP of Partnerships at Boston Red Sox, said.
This newest collaboration between two of Boston’s most recognizable organizations demonstrates commitment to the fundamentals of what makes Boston special. Together, both the Boston Red Sox and Encore Boston Harbor will continue to invest in community organizations, build on Boston’s passion for sports and offer top-level entertainment to Encore Boston Harbor guests and baseball fans alike.
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Inspired and bet365 Launch Next-Gen Virtual Sports: V-Play NHL, NBA Re-Play, and Re-Play eSports

Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: INSE), a leading B2B provider of gaming content, technology, hardware, and services, is proud to announce the launch of three groundbreaking Virtual Sports titles – V-Play NHL, NBA Re-Play, and Re-Play eSports – available through bet365, one of the world’s premier online gambling brands.
These new products represent the next generation of Inspired’s award-winning Virtual Sports portfolio, featuring cutting-edge motion capture, ultra-realistic animation, and non-stop action to deliver an engaging player experience.
V-Play NHL is an officially licensed product that brings the speed and intensity of professional hockey into the virtual arena. Featuring real NHL teams and logos, the game delivers an authentic sports betting experience with broadcast-quality graphics and dynamic gameplay.
NBA Re-Play, officially licensed by the NBA and the NBPA, uses iconic archive footage and advanced rendering technology to recreate unforgettable basketball moments. Fans can engage with the action in innovative ways, thanks to new betting formats and cinematic presentation.
Re-Play eSports™ offers fast, always-on Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) virtual gameplay and betting opportunities for one of the most popular competitive video games globally and its captive audience of digitally native fans. The product utilizes official tournament archive footage from the Champion of Champions Tour, a top CS:GO event, with official in-game data and video feeds provided by data and technology company GRID.
These new titles are part of Inspired’s growing suite of officially licensed North American Virtual Sports products available through bet365, further reinforcing the companies’ shared leadership in the space.
“We’re excited to expand our partnership with bet365 through the launch of these groundbreaking products,” said Brooks Pierce, President & CEO of Inspired. “With V-Play NHL, NBA Re-Play, and Re-Play eSports, we continue to redefine what’s possible in Virtual Sports, delivering high-quality, immersive content that resonates with both fans and bettors.”
“Inspired continues to lead the way in Virtual Sports innovation,” said a bet365 spokesperson. “With compelling visuals, official league integrations, and thrilling gameplay, these titles are set to be a major hit with our global audience.”
The launch highlights the ongoing collaboration between Inspired and bet365 and their joint commitment to innovation and player-first entertainment.
All three products are now live on bet365’s global platform, fully optimized for desktop and mobile.
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Virginia Casino Revenue Increases 42.8% to $84.7M in July

Virginia’s casinos have generated $84.7 million in adjusted gaming revenue in July, a 42.8% increase compared to $59.3 million in July 2024, boosted by Caesar Virginia opening its full casino in December.
According to the report from the Virginia Lottery, Caesars Virginia led the market with $35.1 million in AGR, up 86.5% year-over-year from the $18.8 million generated in 2024. Revenue from slots totaled $24.6 million, up from last year’s figure of $14.4 million. Table games saw an increase of 137% to $10.5 million in July.
Rivers Casino Portsmouth was the second-highest earner in the state but saw the smallest year-over-year increase. Revenues for table games and slots increased last month, with table games generating $7.9 million, up from $7.4 million, and slots rose by 3.4% from $18.3 million to $18.8 million.
Hard Rock Bristol posted the lowest AGR at $22.9 million, but it was a double-digit percent increase from the $14.8 million generated from the year prior, with slots accounting for 81.6%.
Virginia is close to welcoming its next casino in the form of an interim gaming hall. Boyd Gaming and the Pamunkey Indian Tribe will open the temporary casino in Norfolk in November, with the permanent resort slated for 2027.
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