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US SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PUBLIC RELATIONS CHIEF LARRY FINK JOINS RED KNOT TO LEAD NEW WEST COAST OFFICE

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US SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PUBLIC RELATIONS CHIEF LARRY FINK JOINS RED KNOT TO LEAD NEW WEST COAST OFFICE

 

Red Knot, the PR and communications agency specializing in sport, sports betting, and gaming announced seasoned public relations executive, Larry Fink, has joined the company as Vice President of Consumer Public Relations and Communications. Fink will head the company’s West Coast operations from its new Los Angeles office.

“We are thrilled to be welcoming Larry to Red Knot,” said Andy Clerkson, Co-Founder of Red Knot. “He brings with him some terrific clients and adds years of experience, knowledge, and contacts to our team. We intend to expand our operations into sport and entertainment, but also have a powerful desire to tell our betting and gaming partners stories to a broad mainstream audience. I worked with Larry when he was first starting out at Access Hollywood and when he was at the Palms in Vegas, and we know he is the best person to lead Red Knot’s West Coast group.”

Fink most recently operated his own boutique agency, 1on1 PR, as Co-Founder and President for six years. To Red Knot he brings clients including Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) from Major League Soccer, OSDB Sports, and Xperience Restaurant Group. At 1on1, Fink helped Danny Trejo and Trejo’s Tacos build a strong foothold in the Southern California restaurant market, and amplified Trejo’s TV, radio, and social media presence. He has also represented sports greats Eric Dickerson, Baron Davis and Adrian Gonzalez, as well as fashion designer and entrepreneur Steve Madden.

“Red Knot is a young, and highly respected company growing quickly in the U.S., and I am excited to be bringing my ideas, insight and energy to the team,” said Fink. “There are so many possibilities for growth in sports betting and gaming, as well as the wider sports industry and I look forward to shepherding the projects our clients are passionately working on and developing.”

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A well-known figure in media and public relations for more than two decades, Fink began his career at NBCUniversal’s Access Hollywood as a segment and field producer. During his time at the syndicated entertainment news program, he became a red-carpet fixture, interviewing and developing relationships with some of the most celebrated actors, athletes, musicians, and reality stars in global entertainment.

After eight years at NBC, Fink was recruited in 2006 by Palms Casino Resort owner and President, George Maloof, to join the Las Vegas property as Executive Director of Public Relations. Under Fink’s watch, the Palms became the hottest destination for young Hollywood to stay and play in Vegas. During his six years at Palms, Fink also led a public relations effort for expansion projects at the resort totaling $750 million. While serving as communications adviser to Maloof, he oversaw long-term campaigns for multimillion dollar projects and openings including Fantasy Tower, Playboy Club and Pearl Theater.

Following his stint at Palms, Fink joined Planet Hollywood International as Vice President of Public Relations where he oversaw the expansion of brands including Buca di Beppo and Earl of Sandwich. Fink doubled the social media following of Planet Hollywood’s brands and improved its data acquisition program on Facebook and Twitter.

At Red Knot, Fink will be charged with building the company’s West Coast client base and developing a strategy for growth for companies operating at the tremendously exciting intersection of sports, sports betting and celebrity talent.

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Compliance Updates

Tennessee Sports Wagering Council Takes Action Against Illegal Sportsbook

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The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council through its executive director issued $50,000 in fines to Bovada.lv, an unlicensed and therefore illegal sportsbook operating in Tennessee.

Bovada failed to comply with cease and desist letters delivered to addresses in Curaçao, and Council investigators placed wagers through Bovada’s platform on three separate occasions, including as recently as October 16, 2024.

The Sports Gaming Act authorizes the Council to impose a $10,000 fine for the first offense of accepting wagers without a license, which rises to $15,000 for the second offense, and $25,000 for the third offense. Subsequent offenses may lead to the imposition of a $25,000 fine for each occurrence, an occurrence being a single wager accepted in Tennessee.

In the cease and desist letters, the Council ordered Bovada to allow all Tennessee users to withdraw any funds currently held by the unlicensed sportsbook.

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“The Sports Wagering Council recommends that Tennessee users of Bovada withdraw their funds immediately. Our primary role is the protection of the public interest through a safe, regulated environment, and Tennessee sports bettors need to know that just because they can access a sports betting website or app inside Tennessee’s borders does not mean it is licensed to do business here,” Mary Beth Thomas, Executive Director of Tennessee Sports Wagering Council, said.

Legal sportsbook operators provide important bettor protections not found in the illegal market. If an individual wagers with unlicensed sportsbooks, their sensitive financial and personal information may not be protected and could even be shared with criminal enterprises. The bettor’s money could be withheld or disappear without a way to recover it.

The SWC is working closely with its network of law enforcement at the state and federal level to eradicate illegal sportsbooks such as Bovada and others.

Tennessee is the largest “online-only” sports betting market in the US, with more than $4.7 billion wagered in Tennessee last fiscal year through online sportsbooks licensed by the Council.

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Phoenix Link by Aristocrat Gaming Now Lighting Up Casino Floors

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The hottest new game from Aristocrat Gaming, Phoenix Link, is now live on casino floors, with Yaamava’ Resort & Casino being the first in North America to offer the highly-anticipated game. As the next evolution of the international hit game, Dragon Link, Phoenix Link features player-favorite mechanics from top games with all-new themes, features, and bonuses.

“We have been humbled by the incredible global fanfare Dragon Link has received over the years but are never ones to rest on our laurels. The teams have been working tirelessly on a follow-up that brings together all the player-favorite elements in a new and exciting way with Phoenix Link as the proud result. We were thrilled to partner with Yaamava’ to premiere Phoenix Link with flair, excitement, and celebration,” said Victor Duarte, executive vice president of product for Aristocrat Gaming.

Phoenix Link players will enjoy the game’s additional denominations, configurations, and jackpots on each of the launch game theme titles. Gameplay features include Hold & Spin, Free Games with multiplier wilds or twin spin reels, Phoenix Mystery trigger, and more new bonus twists. Phoenix Link is available on the Neptune Single cabinet.

“Yaamava’ is thrilled to host yet another world premiere in gaming with the launch of Phoenix Link by Aristocrat Gaming. Our Club Serrano members are already raving about this captivating extension of the player-favorite Dragon Link. It’s a great addition to the Yaamava’ gaming floor,” said Kenji Hall, General Manager of Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel, said.

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Panel on the benefits of regulation in the Mexican iGaming market

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On November 6, the iGaming industry in Mexico is preparing for a key event in which the benefits and challenges that regulation has brought to the Mexican market will be discussed. Under the title “Benefits of Regulation in the Mexican Market”, this panel will offer an in-depth look at the impact of regulation on transparency, competition and consumer protection, critical issues in the new digital era of iGaming.

The event, moderated by Geraldine Alexandra García Torres, Media Manager of Digital Gaming News, will feature the participation of recognized figures in the sector such as Daniel Magariños, representative of BMM Testlabs, and Hermilo Peregrina Cabrera of Prometeo IT Solutions. Both panelists will contribute their extensive knowledge and experience in regulation and certification in the Mexican market, and will analyze with the public the challenges and opportunities that companies face in an increasingly competitive and regulated context.

BMM Testlabs, who will participate as a Gold Sponsor, underlines with its sponsorship the importance of regulation to strengthen the iGaming sector in Mexico and demonstrates its commitment to progress and transparency in the Mexican market. For its part, Kushki joins as a Silver Sponsor, promoting the dialogue and analysis necessary for the industry.

Daniel Magariños, from BMM Testlabs, expressed his enthusiasm for participating in this digital webinar: “It has been a pleasure to be able to share our comments as a Laboratory on a market like the Mexican one and exchange opinions with a reference like Hermilo and the company Prometeo IT Solutions, with its excellent track record in this market. A relaxed talk with a lot of learning that I hope will be interesting for the attendees.”

For his part, Hermilo Peregrina, from Prometeo IT Solutions, highlighted the relevance of these spaces for dialogue: “Thank you to Conferencias iGaming for the invitation to participate in this panel. Thanks to Geraldine for coordinating us, and it was a pleasure to share ideas and opinions with my friend Daniel from BMM Testlabs, who has extensive experience in international regulations and certifications.”

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Sponsor Support

The panel has the support of important sponsors who recognize the relevance of regulation in the development of the iGaming market in Mexico. Among them, BMM Testlabs as Gold Sponsor, and Kushki as Silver Sponsor.

Event Details:

Date: November 6

Time: 10:00 a.m. (Mexico)

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Registration: Register here

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this essential conversation for the future of the industry. Secure your place and access a key analysis on the dynamic iGaming market in Mexico!

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