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The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Now Integrated into MGM Rewards Loyalty Program
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is now officially integrated into MGM Rewards, allowing members to earn and redeem MGM Rewards at one of the world’s most distinctive luxury resorts while also creating a seamless loyalty experience throughout all MGM Resorts’ destinations, in Las Vegas and nationwide.
“This marks an important milestone for The Cosmopolitan as we become fully integrated into MGM Rewards, introducing our resort amenities to a broad new audience while offering our loyal guests unparalleled access to iconic destinations across Las Vegas. We’re looking forward to welcoming MGM Rewards members from our Las Vegas and regional markets who now have the ability to earn and redeem at The Cosmopolitan as they enjoy the resort’s exceptional accommodations, dining, entertainment, slots and table games,” Sean Lanni, President and COO of The Cosmopolitan, said.
Former Identity members of The Cosmopolitan can now unlock perks at over 20 MGM Resorts’ properties nationwide including access to more than 40,000 hotel rooms and luxury suites, over 400 restaurants and bars, and world-class entertainment offerings. With the integration, MGM Rewards members with select Tier Status can enjoy their enhanced tier benefits at The Cosmopolitan, including priority access lines, waived resort fees, air travel credits, dining credits, and cruise offers.
Anil Mansukhani, VP of Loyalty for MGM Resorts, said: “Integrating this beloved resort into MGM Rewards enhances our ability to deliver unforgettable moments and unprecedented access for our members at one of the most celebrated resorts in the city. This is an exciting step in the program’s continued evolution as we deliver a truly seamless loyalty experience throughout all of our resorts nationwide.”
Identity Points accumulated in The Cosmopolitan’s former Identity rewards program through July 29 have been transferred to those members’ MGM Rewards accounts as MGM Rewards Points and SLOT DOLLARS and members immediately qualify for FREEPLAY offers, promotions, and discounted rooms at all MGM Resorts’ destinations, consistent with program rules. Former Identity members who were not MGM Rewards members at the time of the integration simply need to activate their newly created MGM Rewards account, while those former Identity members who were existing MGM Rewards members at the time of the integration will see their balances updated in their existing MGM Rewards account.
Approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission paves the way for Kambi to provide its premium sports betting solutions in Las Vegas and across the Silver State
Kambi Group plc (“Kambi”), the home of premium sports betting solutions, has received approval for its Nevada gaming licence applications, marking a significant step towards launching in one of the world’s most iconic betting markets. The Nevada Gaming Commission approved Kambi’s application for Manufacturer & Distributor Licenses and an Information Services License, following a unanimous recommendation by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (“NGCB”) earlier this month.
The licences will enable Kambi to provide its industry-leading sportsbook technology and services to nonrestricted gaming establishments in Las Vegas and across the state of Nevada for the first time. With limited B2B competition in the state due to the high regulatory requirements, Nevada presents Kambi with future growth opportunities in line with its strategy to expand its footprint across the Americas.
Kambi has been at the forefront of the regulated US sports betting industry since 2018, processing the first legal online wager outside of Nevada following the repeal of PASPA. This latest achievement underscores the company’s dedication to delivering world-class sportsbook solutions while adhering to the highest standards of regulatory compliance and corporate probity.
Werner Becher, CEO of Kambi, said: “Securing approval for our licences in Nevada is an important milestone for Kambi and a testament to our market-leading technology, regulatory expertise and corporate integrity. Nevada is widely known as the gold standard for betting and gaming regulation, insisting on a standard that few companies can meet, and is therefore recognition of Kambi’s unwavering commitment to excellence. We would like to thank both the Commission and NGCB for their thorough review and approval of our applications.”
Red Desert Games content developed by leading industry veterans set to further add to Light & Wonder’s innovative offering.
Red Desert Games launches its new and innovative slot content via the Light & Wonder content marketplace, through the Light & Wonder™ Spark studio partner program.
Red Desert Games is an emerging slot studio founded by land-based and iGaming industry veterans. The young studio team members have over 100 years combined experience in the global slot industry and are now applying their substantial knowledge, experience, and deep passion for slots to create innovative and engaging content to delight and excite.
As part of this new agreement, iGaming content developed by Red Desert Games will be distributed exclusively across Canada and the USA to Light & Wonder’s extensive operator network and elsewhere around in other key regulated markets via Light & Wonder’s Infinity aggregation platform.
The addition of Red Desert Games to the Light & Wonder™ Spark studio partner program’s roster of premium game studios further cements Light & Wonder as one of the world’s leading content marketplaces. It demonstrates once again Light & Wonder’s ongoing commitment to diversifying its content offering, as well as providing an opportunity for independent studios to significantly boost their international reach.
Edgar Pau, Co-Founder of Red Desert Games said: “We are extremely excited to be selected by Light & Wonder to join their partnership program. Light & Wonder has an unrivalled footprint and is the perfect fit to distribute our range of innovative and engaging games to its global network.”
“We have been extremely impressed by the whole Light & Wonder team and our interactions to-date. Their product feedback, enthusiasm to work with us and recognition of the uniqueness of our content has given us encouragement that they are the right partner to launch us into the global market.”
Steve Mayes, Senior Director of Partners at Light & Wonder, added: We are delighted to welcome Red Desert to the Light & Wonder™ Spark studio partner program. Our program is committed to collaborating with the most forward-thinking and innovative new studios, and Red Desert’s distinctive game concepts, inventive mechanics, and meticulously crafted, visually captivating titles truly embody these values. We are excited to support their global expansion and look forward to a promising and successful journey together.
Compliance Updates
Michigan Lottery Achieves iCAP Re-certification for Responsible Online Gaming Practices
The Michigan Lottery has received re-certification for its commitment to responsible gaming after completing the Internet Responsible Gambling Compliance Assessment Program (iCAP) through the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG).
The Lottery first earned iCAP certification in October 2015 and was the first lottery in the United States to achieve this certification.
“We are incredibly proud to have once again received certification for our commitment to responsible gaming through the iCAP program, underscoring the Lottery’s dedication to player safety and well-being. We will continue to prioritize responsible gaming practices and provide Michiganders with the resources and support they need to play responsibly,” said Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli.
Developed by the NCPG, iCAP is the first and only online responsible gaming assessment program in the US. The NCPG evaluated the Lottery’s compliance with Internet Responsible Gaming (IRG) standards developed based on best practices from jurisdictions around the world. IRG standards are the highest standards for online responsible gaming in the nation. The nine areas of focus for the NCPG iCAP certification are:
• Corporate policy and commitment to responsible gaming
• Staff training
• Information available to players through com, and player account features to assist players in informed decision making
• Assisting players who indicate they are in distress or experiencing problems
• Self-exclusion and player-initiated restrictions on online play
• Advertising and promotion
• Game and website features that assist with gambling responsibly
• Research based on the transparency of play data
• Payment controls and limits
• iCAP re-certification provides Lottery players assurance that MichiganLottery.com is trustworthy and has adopted the best standards of player protection.
The NCPG, a non-profit organization founded in 1972, leads state and national stakeholders in the development of comprehensive policy and programs for all those affected by problem gambling.
Michigan Lottery players have a chance to win up to $500,000 instantly playing online. Players also may win prizes ranging from $1 up to multi-million dollar jackpots playing Powerball, Mega Millions, Lucky for Life, Lotto 47, and Fantasy 5 online. Through its online platform, the Lottery offers players more than 200 different games with plays ranging in price from .05 cents to $20.
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