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Hard Rock Bet Launches in Illinois

Hard Rock Digital and Hard Rock Casino Rockford announced that Hard Rock Bet has been launched in Illinois, with its highly rated online sports betting app now live throughout the state and in-person wagering began on August 29 at Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s sportsbook.
Hard Rock Bet recently launched its ‘Roll With Us’ fall campaign, welcoming players of all types to play on its easy-to-use app and online sportsbook by visiting HardRock.bet. New Illinois players can take advantage of Hard Rock Bet’s signup offer and receive $100 in Bonus Bets instantly following their first cash bet of at least $5. Hard Rock Bet offers pre-game, live betting, futures, and multiple parlay options (including Same Game Parlays) as well as a free online rewards program and engaging promotions.
“This is shaping up to be a monumental football season for Hard Rock Bet with our Roll With Us campaign, the continued innovations on our highly-rated platform, and now the launch of Hard Rock Bet in one of the largest sports betting markets in the country. We’re thrilled to be delivering the unique Hard Rock Bet mobile experience to players throughout Illinois on our award-winning app and in-person at the new Sportsbook at the amazing Hard Rock Casino Rockford,” said Marlon Goldstein, Executive Managing Director & CEO for Hard Rock Digital.
“Sports betting was always part of our holistic plan for Rockford and is another example of providing thrilling entertainment options for guests. The launch of Hard Rock Bet on mobile and in-person sports betting is another milestone for the Hard Rock brand in Illinois, one that adds to the complete array of entertainment options for our guests. If guests want to enjoy live music, have a meal, play table games, slots, or place bets on a sporting event, they can now take part in any facet of entertainment all under one roof,” said Geno Iafrate, President of Hard Rock Casino Rockford.
Canada
Thunderkick’s portfolio makes Ontario debut through SkillOnNet brands

Global entertainment brand SkillOnNet is deepening its existing partnership with Stockholm-based game studio Thunderkick to launch the developer’s unique, engaging slot titles in Ontario.
The Canadian province is one of the most exciting regulated markets in North America, and the Ontario players will now gain access to Thunderkick’s full portfolio of highly acclaimed games via SkillOnNet-powered online casino brands such as PlayOJO, SlotsMagic, and SpinGenie.
Thunderkick is known for its independent, boundary-pushing slot games like Pink Elephants, Esqueleto Explosivo, and Beat the Beast and has established a strong reputation for creativity and originality in the iGaming space. The deal allows the studio to further expand its global footprint while giving Ontario players the chance to enjoy a fresh wave of premium content.
Ontario’s regulated online gaming market, which officially opened in 2022, has quickly become a key market for the iGaming industry, and SkillOnNet was among the first brands to secure licensing in the province. The expansion reinforces SkillOnNet’s commitment to delivering top-tier entertainment in regulated markets globally.
Jani Kontturi at SkillOnNet said: “Thunderkick has been a key partner of ours in other markets, and we’re delighted to bring their outstanding content to Ontario. This region is fast becoming a vital part of our operations, and we’re confident players here will respond just as positively to Thunderkick’s games as they have elsewhere.”
Mariam Dodosh, Account Manager at Thunderkick said: “We’re thrilled to expand our relationship with SkillOnNet and enter the Ontario market together. Our games have a track record of strong performance, and we’re excited to see them go live in one of the most dynamic new regions in iGaming.”
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PopOK Gaming Joins the 22nd Edition of Peru Gaming Show

PopOK Gaming is taking part in the Peru Gaming Show (PGS) 2025, scheduled for June 18-19 in Lima, Peru. The event marks its 22nd edition this year and is recognized as one of the most prominent gaming industry gatherings in Latin America.
Participating in PGS reflects PopOK Gaming’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its presence in the Latin American market. The PopOK team values the opportunity to engage directly with regional partners, explore collaboration opportunities, and better understand the local market dynamics.
The event offers a space to not only showcase innovation but also to build meaningful connections with industry professionals in a growing and competitive landscape.
PGS has steadily grown in attendance and scale, welcoming over 8000 visitors and 80+ exhibitors in 2024. The show brings together companies across the gaming and iGaming sectors, providing a platform to explore new technologies, market developments, and regulatory trends relevant to the region.
PopOK Gaming will use the opportunity to present its latest game releases and product updates to industry professionals attending the show. The team will also be available for live demos and conversations with operators looking to enhance their offering with engaging, performance-driven content.
In addition to the exhibition, the event includes two days of conference sessions, known for their focus on the Latin American market and their lineup of experienced industry speakers.
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IGT PlaySports Continues Partnership with Boyd Gaming in Nevada via New Three-year Technology Agreement

International Game Technology PLC announced that it recently signed a new, three-year sports betting technology agreement with Boyd Gaming Corporation. Under the terms of the agreement, IGT’s award-winning PlaySports platform will continue powering Boyd Gaming’s retail and mobile sports betting offering in Nevada through August 2028. The new agreement builds on IGT and Boyd Gaming’s long-standing sports betting technology partnership that started in 2018.
“Boyd Gaming is pleased to announce our decision to continue powering our retail and mobile sportsbooks in Nevada with IGT PlaySports technology. As the core technology of our sports betting offering in Nevada, IGT PlaySports’ platform enables us to evolve Boyd Sports in ways that deliver incremental value to our players and seamlessly scale our offering to address new business opportunities,” said Bob Scucci, Vice President of Race & Sports Operations for Boyd Gaming.
“IGT PlaySports looks forward to continuing our close partnership with Boyd Gaming in Nevada for three additional years and helping them engage players across channels in the most mature, competitive sports betting market in the US. IGT PlaySports continues to invest in and grow our footprint in Nevada. The performance, reliability and scalability of our technology stack and self-service betting technologies ensure our customers benefit from the most comprehensive B2B solution in North America,” said Joe Bertolone, IGT SVP of Sports Betting.
In addition to using the IGT PlaySports platform, Boyd Gaming will continue to offer IGT’s PlaySports Kiosks at its 10 retail betting locations across Nevada.
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