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Board of Governors moves toward allowing student-athlete compensation for endorsements and promotions

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The NCAA’s highest governing body has taken unprecedented steps to allow college athletes to be compensated for their name, image and likeness.

At its meeting this week, the Board of Governors supported rule changes to allow student-athletes to receive compensation for third-party endorsements both related to and separate from athletics. It also supports compensation for other student-athlete opportunities, such as social media, businesses they have started and personal appearances within the guiding principles originally outlined by the board in October.

While student-athletes would be permitted to identify themselves by sport and school, the use of conference and school logos, trademarks or other involvement would not be allowed. The board emphasized that at no point should a university or college pay student-athletes for name, image and likeness activities.

The board directed all three divisions to consider appropriate rules changes based on recommendations from its Federal and State Legislation Working Group.

“Throughout our efforts to enhance support for college athletes, the NCAA has relied upon considerable feedback from and the engagement of our members, including numerous student-athletes, from all three divisions,” said Michael V. Drake, chair of the board and president of Ohio State. “Allowing promotions and third-party endorsements is uncharted territory.”

The board’s recommendations now will move to the rules-making structure in each of the NCAA’s three divisions for further consideration. The divisions are expected to adopt new name, image and likeness rules by January to take effect at the start of the 2021-22 academic year.

The board is requiring guardrails around any future name, image and likeness activities. These would include no name, image and likeness activities that would be considered pay for play; no school or conference involvement; no use of name, image and likeness for recruiting by schools or boosters; and the regulation of agents and advisors.

The board’s action is the latest step by the Association to support college athletes and modernize its rules regarding name, image and likeness. In October, the board identified guiding principles to ensure that any changes support college sports as a part of higher education. Any changes adopted by the divisions must be in concert with the following principles and guidelines:

  • Ensuring student-athletes are treated similarly to nonathlete students unless a compelling reason exists to differentiate.
  • Maintaining the priorities of education and the collegiate experience to provide opportunities for student-athlete success.
  • Ensuring rules are transparent, focused and enforceable, and facilitating fair and balanced competition.
  • Making clear the distinction between collegiate and professional opportunities.
  • Making clear that compensation for athletics performance or participation is impermissible.
  • Reaffirming that student-athletes are students first and not employees of the university.
  • Enhancing principles of diversity, inclusion and gender equity.
  • Protecting the recruiting environment and prohibiting inducements to select, remain at or transfer to a specific institution.

The board relied on a comprehensive report from the Federal and State Legislation Working Group to inform its recommendations.

“The NCAA’s work to modernize name, image and likeness continues, and we plan to make these important changes on the original timeline, no later than January 2021,” said Gene Smith, Ohio State senior vice president and athletics director and working group co-chair. “The board’s decision today provides further guidance to each division as they create and adopt appropriate rules changes.”

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In its report, the working group recognized that the rules needed to accomplish the modifications may differ by division and stressed the need for appropriate regulation in the future.

“As we evolve, the Association will continue to identify the guardrails to further support student-athletes within the context of college sports and higher education,” said Val Ackerman, commissioner of the Big East and working group co-chair. “In addition, we are mindful of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on higher education, college sports and students at large.  We hope that modernized name, image and likeness rules will further assist college athletes during these unprecedented times and beyond.”

The board also discussed the potential challenges to modernizing rules posed by outside legal and legislative factors that could significantly undermine the NCAA’s ability to take meaningful action. As a result, it will engage Congress to take steps that include the following:

  • Ensuring federal preemption over state name, image and likeness laws.
  • Establishing a “safe harbor” for the Association to provide protection against lawsuits filed for name, image and likeness rules.
  • Safeguarding the nonemployment status of student-athletes.
  • Maintaining the distinction between college athletes and professional athletes.
  • Upholding the NCAA’s values, including diversity, inclusion and gender equity.

The recommendations for federal engagement were provided by the Presidential Subcommittee on Congressional Action, which was formed as part of the Federal and State Legislation Working Group to provide input on the potential assistance the NCAA should seek from Congress.

“The evolving legal and legislative landscape around these issues not only could undermine college sports as a part of higher education but also significantly limit the NCAA’s ability to meet the needs of college athletes moving forward,” Drake said. “We must continue to engage with Congress in order to secure the appropriate legal and legislative framework to modernize our rules around name, image and likeness. We will do so in a way that underscores the Association’s mission to oversee and protect college athletics and college athletes on a national scale.”

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Amusnet to Participate in the Third Edition of SiGMA Americas

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Amusnet, a leading international provider of all-casino solutions, has announced its participation in the third edition of SiGMA Americas, taking place from April 8 to 10 at the Transamerica Expo Center in São Paulo, Brazil. With over 18,000 delegates expected, the event stands as one of the region’s most important gatherings for the gaming industry. Brazil plays a pivotal role in the global gaming landscape and is a central focus in Amusnet’s expansion strategy. In line with this commitment, the company will showcase its latest products and actively contribute to the event.

“SiGMA Americas is a key moment for us to reinforce our long-term commitment to Brazil. With over 180 games already certified for the newly regulated sector, we are fully prepared to support our partners and deliver top-notch products and entertainment to local players. At the event, we will showcase a strong mix of top-performing and exciting new releases set to differentiate in the dynamic and rapidly growing region,” said Georgi Izov, Head of Business Development LATAM at Amusnet.

As part of the official agenda at SiGMA Americas, Marco Pequeno, Amusnet’s Country Manager for Brazil, will join the discussion panel “Excitement in Real Time: How Live Games Transform the Gaming Experience.” His participation underscores Amusnet’s strategic focus on Brazil’s evolving gaming landscape and the company’s commitment to driving meaningful conversations around the future of the industry in regulated markets.

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Potawatomi Casino Hotel Partners with White Hat Gaming

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White Hat Gaming has entered into a multi-year partnership with Wisconsin’s Potawatomi Casino Hotel – one of the largest casino operators in the Midwest.

Under the agreement, White Hat Gaming will deliver its world-class PAM platform to support mobile sports betting and Class II slot wagering for patrons located on tribal land in Milwaukee and Carter Wisconsin. This partnership underscores White Hat’s commitment to providing cutting-edge, compliant gaming solutions tailored to the unique needs of tribal operators.

White Hat Gaming’s pioneering platform technology – already live in multiple U.S. states and Ontario, Canada – will power Potawatomi transition into mobile wagering, enabling the tribe to deliver a seamless, best in-class player experience.

Potawatomi Casino Hotel selected the White Hat platform for its robust in-house cashier, which offers a wide range of payment options through multiple integrated gateways. The platform’s real-time risk monitoring capabilities help identify and manage potential issues instantly, while its award-winning Traveling Wallet technology provides multijurisdictional flexibility within a single player account. Additionally, Potawatomi recognized White Hat’s early leadership in the emerging Class II mobile slots sector – a promising and potentially transformative sector for the tribal wagering industry.

White Hat’s PAM platform stands as the most widely distributed independent solution in the U.S., and its latest partnership with Potawatomi Casino Hotel underscores the company’s commitment to supporting the tribal gaming sector. By delivering advanced technology and operational tools, White Hat empowers tribal operators to optimize performance, enhance player experiences, and maintain long-term adaptability in a fast-evolving market.

Max Wright, Founder at White Hat Gaming, said: “We remain focused on expanding our presence in North America, continuously evolving and enhancing our PAM solution to empower iGaming operators with the technology needed to elevate the player experience and drive operational efficiency. This collaboration further demonstrates our commitment to delivering a cutting-edge platform that combines flexibility and speed to market. We’re confident that Potawatomi’s mobile presence will significantly benefit from our proprietary cashier, expert compliance and regulatory support, and Traveling Wallet technology.”

Dominic Ortiz, Chief Executive Officer of Potawatomi Casino Hotel, said: “We continually seek strategic opportunities to strengthen our market position, and our partnership with White Hat Gaming represents a key step forward as we enter a new era of mobile on premise gaming. By integrating White Hat’s PAM solution, we are enhancing our digital capabilities with industry-leading expertise and providing a best in class experience for our guests.”

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BETBY STRENGTHENS LATAM PRESENCE THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH CALÍMACO

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BETBY STRENGTHENS LATAM PRESENCE THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH CALÍMACO

 

BETBY, an industry-leading sports betting provider, has announced a long-term partnership with Calímaco, a premium B2B sportsbook supplier with a strong foothold across Latin America. This collaboration aligns with BETBY’s expansion strategy in the LATAM market, reinforcing its commitment to delivering state-of-the-art sportsbook solutions in the region.

As part of the agreement, Calímaco will integrate BETBY’s award-winning sportsbook solution, including its proprietary esports feed BETBY Games, and comprehensive trading and risk management services. Additionally, by leveraging BETBY’s AI-driven technology, AI Labs, Calímaco’s partners will gain access to an unparalleled betting experience tailored to the needs of the LATAM market.

Known for its scalable and robust casino and lottery platform, Calímaco will significantly enhance its offering with an additional 300,000+ events, 8,000+ markets, 125+ sports, and 35+ esports provided by BETBY, cementing its position as a go-to supplier in the region’s competitive iGaming landscape.

Stefanos Karakidis, Head of Business Development at BETBY, commented: “We are excited to partner with Calímaco, a company that shares our vision for technological excellence and operator-focused innovation. Integrating our complete sportsbook solution into Calímaco’s platform will enable brands across LATAM to elevate their sports betting offerings and provide their users with an exceptional experience.”

Alejandro Serrano, Head of Business Development at Calímaco, added: “BETBY’s sportsbook technology is renowned for its flexibility, scalability, reliability, and comprehensive coverage. Incorporating their award-winning solution into our platform will empower our partners with world-class sports betting capabilities, further strengthening our presence in the Latin American market.”

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