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Casino Arizona Enters Sports Betting Arena With OpenBet Partnership

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Casino Arizona Enters Sports Betting Arena With OpenBet Partnership

 

OpenBet, the world leader in sports betting entertainment, has facilitated the launch of Casino Arizona’s new retail sportsbook offering, further extending the company’s impressive foothold within the State.

As part of this new deal with the tribe Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC), OpenBet has supplied Casino Arizona in Scottsdale and its sister property, Talking Stick Resort, with its comprehensive range of retail sports betting solutions.

Both casinos take advantage of the company’s customizable Self Service Betting Terminals (SSBTs), as well as the state-of-the-art Promote screen management system, which displays engaging content through a variety of in-venue formats from mini displays through to large video walls.

In addition, OpenBet is providing its 24/7 Managed Trading Services (MTS), the full risk and liability management service powered by Don Best Sports. Covering a breadth of markets and events including the big six U.S. sports, the MTS delivers AI-driven pricing models overseen by a team of expert sportsbook traders that lead the industry.

The highly-anticipated retail sportsbook at Casino Arizona is now open for business, heralding an exciting new chapter in the casino’s proud history.

This latest agreement for OpenBet underpins the company’s strong presence in Arizona’s regulated sports betting market, with its leading technology live with a host of online operators in the State, along with pricing solutions powered by Don Best Sports and SportCast’s game-changing products.

Ramon Martinez, director of public relations at Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort, said: “Launching a new retail sportsbook is an extremely exciting move for our organization. Sports betting has grown to become a major form of entertainment and we wanted to complement our core offering to bring even more exciting opportunities for our customers. When choosing a technology partner to power our sportsbook, OpenBet’s reputation was clear to see and we know that we’re in safe hands given its reliable and trusted solutions.”

Cathryn Lai, Chief Commercial Officer at OpenBet, said: “We’re incredibly proud to have secured this partnership with Casino Arizona, with our robust and scalable retail products set to provide the operator with the best platform to enter the highly competitive sports betting arena. This is undoubtedly an exciting time for Casino Arizona and its sister property Talking Stick Resort. With an unrivalled passion for sports betting entertainment, our team will utilize their extensive experience to deliver a smooth launch. We’re looking forward to bringing quality and responsible sports betting opportunities to even more Arizonians later this year.”

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Choctaw Nation Brings More than $3.2 Billion Impact to Oklahoma in 2021

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Choctaw Nation Brings More than $3.2 Billion Impact to Oklahoma in 2021

 

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma announced today that the tribe had a significant $3,227,364,212 impact on the State of Oklahoma for 2021. Tribal officials made the announcement during an economic impact press conference for several tribal, state, county and local officials.

The economic impact report, prepared by Dr. Kyle Dean, Economist for the Center for Native American Studies at Oklahoma City University, show the Choctaw Nation is a driving force in southeastern Oklahoma, as well as the overall state. In 2021, the Tribe reported 20,142 Oklahoma jobs supported, representing $1 billion in wages and benefits paid to Oklahomans.

“With its remarkable $3.2 billion impact, the Choctaw Nation is one of the most significant contributors to economic prosperity in Oklahoma. Through innovative enterprises and steadfast commitment to community, the Nation not only fortifies its own future but also significantly contributes to the economic fabric of communities throughout southeastern Oklahoma and the state,” said Dr. Dean. “Continued partnerships between the Choctaw Nation and local communities are crucial for the survival and prosperity of rural areas in southeastern Oklahoma, serving as a cornerstone for sustainable development and mutual growth in the region.”

“The Choctaw Nation’s $3.2 billion (up from $2.5 billion in 2019) economic impact is helping improve lives across Oklahoma. These dollars extend beyond our tribal reservation to help educate students, fund infrastructure improvements, and provide needed healthcare coverage to the often underserved,” said Chief Gary Batton, Chief of the Choctaw Nation. “We are proud the Choctaw Nation is able to help fuel Oklahoma’s growth and economic prosperity.”

Education

Choctaw Nation has paid more than $335 million in exclusivity fees to the State according to the Gaming compact, including $34.2 million in 2021. These funds go directly to support public education statewide. The Choctaw Nation funded over $61 million (beyond exclusivity fees) for educational programs. In addition to providing statewide education support, the Choctaw Nation funded 10,410 college education scholarships to the tune of $10.8 million, provided summer school education to 5,573 tribal and non-tribal students in 48 schools, and paid for 708 elementary-age children to attend Choctaw Head Start and Choctaw Childcare programs.

Housing

The Choctaw Nation is building a pathway to safe and affordable housing. In 2021, the Choctaw Nation invested $14.2 million to build 92 new homes across the reservation as part of the Lease-to-Purchase (LEAP) homeownership program, independent elder, and affordable rental programs. A total of 481 storm shelters were installed in 2021 to protect the lives of tribal members.

Healthcare

Providing access to quality healthcare to tribal members is a primary focus for the Choctaw Nation which operates a full-service hospital in Talihina, Okla., eight health clinics, three behavioral health clinics, five specialty clinics and 14 wellness centers. In 2021, the Choctaw Nation spent $282 million to support healthcare for Oklahomans and had more than 1 million patient encounters.

Community

Through the Choctaw Community Partnership Fund and Choctaw Development Fund, the Choctaw Nation has provided $3,525,252 in contributions and community grants to cities, towns and counties to support economic development, infrastructure and sustainability.

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Salsa unveils Gina Macheri as Strategic Alliance Manager to spearhead Latam expansion

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Salsa Technology has unveiled Gina Macheri as Strategic Alliance Manager to spearhead the company’s expansion across Latam markets. Arriving with a wealth of iGaming experience, Macheri will focus on amplifying Salsa’s presence in key LatAm jurisdictions.

Salsa Technology’s Strategic Alliance Manager, Gina Macheri commented: “I’m joining Salsa Technology at the perfect time given the business’ prolific growth and as Latam continues to expand thanks to regulation. I cannot wait to play a core role in increasing Salsa’s presence in our main target markets.”

Leveraging her impressive background in strategic business development and integral growth, she’ll play an influential role in striking strategic partnerships. This week Macheri will be attending SAGSE Latam in Buenos Aires where the company will exhibit its cutting-edge technology and flexible solutions designed specifically to meet the demands of local markets. Besides being personally in charge of increasing Salsa’s footprint in Latam, Gina will also lead the setting up of a team of trade representatives to pave the company’s way to new markets such as Africa and Asia, among others.

Macheri steps into Salsa from Betconstruct, where she held the position of Regional Director, overseeing the comprehensive growth of the business. A proven track record and a deep understanding of the nuances of the iGaming space make Macheri a valuable addition. Prior to her time with Betconstruct, Gina excelled at esteemed gaming entities such as Ainsworth Game Technology, JVL Gaming Labs, and IGT.

“Gina’s talent and experience in strategic business development make her the ideal person to drive our progressive expansion efforts,” said the company Founder, Peter Nolte.

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Arizona Department of Gaming Announces Allocation for Event Wagering License

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The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) announced today that it has allocated an event wagering operator license to Fanatics Betting and Gaming as the designee for Tonto Apache Sports Betting, an organization of the Tonto Apache Tribe, pursuant to A.R.S. § 5-1304 and A.A.C. R19-4-105 and 106.

On January 16, 2024, ADG announced that it would begin accepting applications for available event wagering licenses, which included one event wagering license reserved for Arizona Tribes and no less than one event wagering license reserved for Arizona Sports Franchises, as defined in A.R.S. § 5-1301(7).

The application window for event wagering licenses opened on February 16, 2024, and closed on March 4, 2024. Applicants were required to submit their completed applications within this timeframe in order to have been considered for an event wagering license.

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