Gila River Resorts & Casinos has announced the opening of a brand-new bingo hall at its newest property, Santan Mountain. To celebrate the launch of bingo at Santan Mountain and unveil its new bingo club, Gila River Resorts & Casinos will be hosting a grand opening event that is open to the public on Aug. 29 – Sept. 1. The grand opening event will be held from 10a.m. to 12p.m. and 4p.m. to 6p.m., at Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Santan Mountain, located at 7101 Gilbert Rd. Chandler, AZ 85249. 

Attendees can look forward to seeing the World’s Largest Bingo drum, giveaways, live DJ, a surprise celebrity guest host and more throughout the grand opening weekend. The first 230 guests in line for each session will get to spin the prize wheel and win a free t-shirt, dauber, gift card, hat, varsity jacket, or other prizes while supplies last. Attendees will also have a chance to participate in Santan Mountain’s inaugural bingo games at 12p.m., 5:30p.m., and 6:30p.m. Santan Mountain is offering a “Buy One, Get One Free” special offer for electronic ticket packages during the grand opening weekend, Friday, Aug. 29 – Monday, Sept. 1.

The new state-of-the-art bingo room also will host Bingo After Dark. Also known as B.A.D. Bingo, the exciting late night sessions will take place every Saturday night at 11:30p.m. and include a live DJ, line dancing, glowsticks, cash prizes, and more. Sales start at 9p.m. and spots fill up fast. Attendees won’t want to miss the surprise hosts for the first ever B.A.D. Bingo session at Santan Mountain on Saturday, August 30.

“Bingo has consistently been one of the most beloved and high-energy experiences at our Vee Quiva location, drawing loyal guests and new players alike with every session,” said Gila River Resorts & Casinos’ General Manager, Denise Pfaff. “We knew we had something special, and with the excitement and demand continuing to grow, it only made sense to bring bingo to our newest and most modern property—Santan Mountain. We’re thrilled to introduce a vibrant new way to play and win in a one-of-a-kind setting.”

Santan Mountain’s 13,000-square foot Bingo Club boasts an indoor/outdoor open floor plan with floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning panoramic views of the San Tan Mountains. The bingo hall also features a world-class sound system and lighting system for an immersive playing experience, a dance floor, sophisticated decor and modern interior design elements, 98inch HDTV’s, and digital bingo options and playing features. Bingo sessions will be hosted daily, with bingo ticket packages ranging from $30-$225.

In addition to the new bingo club, Gila River Resorts & Casinos’ Santan Mountain is a modern gaming destination and home to the largest casino sportsbook in the state, 900+ slot machines and table games, a luxurious High Limit Room, five culinary concepts, three bars and lounges, and live music on the weekends.

International Game Technology PLC, doing business as Brightstar Lottery, announced it has completed the sale of its Gaming & Digital business to a holding company owned by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management Inc. on July 1, 2025. Effective July 2, 2025, Brightstar began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under its business name, Brightstar Lottery, and new ticker symbol, BRSL. The Company’s CUSIP will not change, and no action is needed from current stockholders.

“The sale of the Gaming & Digital business positions Brightstar for an exciting future. The balanced allocation of proceeds to significantly reduce debt and return substantial capital to shareholders, in addition to funding investments in growth and improving ongoing shareholder returns, reflect the Board’s continuing commitment to enhance shareholder value,” said Marco Sala, Executive Chair of Brightstar.

“Today marks an exciting new chapter for the Company, one that builds on a long legacy of delivering responsible, sustainable solutions through our products, services, technology, and insights. I am extremely proud of the Brightstar team, whose future-forward mindset and commitment to innovation serving lottery customers around the world are the foundation of the Company’s strong financial position and predictable cash flows,” said Vince Sadusky, CEO of Brightstar.

The Company received approximately $4.0 billion of net cash proceeds that are expected to be allocated in the following manner:

• $2.0 billion used for previously disclosed contractual commitment to reduce debt:

• Redeem in whole the 4.125% Senior Secured U.S. Dollar Notes due April 2026 and the 3.500% Senior Secured Euro Notes due June 2026.

• €300 million to prepay the Term Loan Facilities due January 2027.

• Remaining amount allocated to prepay the Revolving Credit Facilities due July 2027.

• $1.1 billion to be returned to shareholders:

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• The Company’s Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend to common stockholders in the amount of $3.00 per share. The record date of the distribution is July 14, 2025, and it will be payable on July 29, 2025.

• In addition, the Board authorized a $500 million, two-year share repurchase program. The new authorization replaces the Company’s existing share repurchase program.

• $500 million to partially fund upcoming Italy Lotto license payments.

• $400 million to be used for general corporate purposes.

The Company intends to maintain a strong balance sheet with target net debt leverage (net debt/last twelve months (LTM) Adjusted EBITDA) around 3.0x supported by robust cash flow generation. Pro forma for the transaction, approximately $100 million of residual post-closing transaction costs, the full upfront payments associated with the new Italy Lotto license, and the $1.1 billion of capital returned to shareholders, net debt leverage as of March 31, 2025, was 3.5x.

Aristocrat Gaming and Hasbro announced that Aristocrat Gaming is the winner of a competitive RFP to create MONOPOLY slot games for worldwide land-based gaming venues, securing a multi-year agreement. The landmark partnership will see Aristocrat Gaming launch all-new MONOPOLY-themed slot titles, beginning in early 2026. The company is excited to reintroduce one of the world’s most iconic brands to land-based slot games.

“To be selected as Hasbro’s land-based slots partner – after a highly competitive process – is a proud milestone for Aristocrat Gaming. Our commitment to innovation and bold creativity sets us apart, and we’re excited to reimagine MONOPOLY slot games for today’s players around the globe,” said Craig Toner, CEO of Aristocrat Gaming.

“It was evident through our selection process that Aristocrat Gaming was the natural fit for the next evolution of the Monopoly brand in the gaming category. We can’t wait for Monopoly fans to experience all new premium gaming content on casino floors,” said Claire Hunter Gregson – Director, Gaming Relationships of Hasbro.