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Sleeper joins forces with Birches Health for Responsible Gaming Education Resources and Care

Sleeper, an industry leader in fantasy sports, has formed a partnership with Birches Health, a behavioral healthcare company that specializes in the prevention and treatment of problem gambling.
Together, Sleeper and Birches Health are developing custom Responsible Gaming educational resources and creating streamlined care pathways for individuals facing related behavioral challenges. The partnership focuses on ensuring clinically validated treatment and resources are accessible to all. The announcement comes during Responsible Gaming Education Month, held every September to promote consumer education.
âThis partnership with Birches Health highlights our commitment to providing effective support for any of our users who may need it,â said Matt Hagerty, Sleeperâs Senior Legal Counsel. âThe wellbeing of the Sleeper community will continue to be a priority as we grow into the future.â
âSleeperâs focus on ensuring access to resources and clinical treatment is a significant investment in player health,â said Elliott Rapaport, Founder of Birches Health. âTheir commitment to a sustainable user experience in fantasy sports is crucial to a collaborative and vital ecosystem that securely and swiftly connects those in need with the proper resources.â
Sleeper is a fantasy sports app focused on bringing people together. Known for its free fantasy leagues (NFL, NBA, Premier League, etc.), Sleeper also offers a variety of other products to its millions of users, including DFS contests, free Pickâem/Survivor games, media content, score updates, and more, all connected through chat and other social features.
Birches Health is a modern digital healthcare company that offers clinician-led resources and care services for behavioral addictions, focusing primarily on gambling and gaming disorders. Deploying a three-tiered strategic approach centered on education, engagement and treatment, Birches Health provides free online learning modules, self-assessments, tools and educational content to help prevent problem gaming behaviors. Birches also offers personalized treatment plans crafted by licensed, specialized clinicians for individuals in need.
For more information about Sleeper, visit sleeper.com or follow the conversation on Twitter and on Instagram.
To learn more about Birches Health, access online educational and assessment resources or explore treatment options, visit BirchesHealth.com, email [email protected] or call (833) 483-3838.
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Caesars Sportsbook Accepts its First Sports Wagers in Oregon Through a Partnership with the Coquille Indian Tribe

Caesars Entertainment Inc. accepted sports wagers in Oregon for the first time, made possible through a partnership with the Coquille Indian Tribe in Coos Bay. The ceremonial first bet was placed on Caesars Sportsbook self-service wagering kiosks inside the Coquille Indian Tribeâs premier gaming and hospitality destination, Ko-Kwel Casino Resort | Coos Bay, previously known as The Mill Casino, which now celebrates its 30th anniversary.
Caesars has enhanced Coquilleâs sports viewing experience at its premier destination with a large fleet of Caesars Sportsbook self-service betting kiosks, conveniently located on the casino floor. These kiosks feature a best-in-class wagering menu with a wide array of same game parlays, player props, futures and live in-play markets. Sports fans 21 and older can enjoy the gold standard of sports wagering, including unmatched full college sports offerings which are not otherwise available on a statewide mobile basis in Oregon, reflecting Caesarsâ and the Coquille Indian Tribeâs shared commitment to providing world-class experiences.
âWe remain committed to supporting Indian gaming, and weâre proud to partner with the Coquille Indian Tribe to enhance their guest experience. Bringing our sports wagering offering to a new jurisdiction for the first time is always significant, and we know offering our expansive menu of sports wagering markets will undoubtedly enhance the exceptional experience that the Coquille Indian Tribe provides to its guests,â said Eric Hession, President of Caesars Digital.
âWe are proud to have this iconic gaming brand join us, as both brands have represented excellence in the industry for decades. This partnership aligns perfectly with our commitment to advancing gaming opportunities and enhancing guest satisfaction. We are excited to collaborate with such a distinguished brand and look forward to creating even more memorable sports wagering experiences for our guests,â said Margaret Simpson, CEO of the Coquille Economic Development Corporation.
Oregonâs newest in-person sports wagering destination at Ko-Kwel Casino Resort | Coos Bay provides a responsible environment for guests to wager on their favourite sporting events, supported by the longstanding commitment to Responsible Gaming that both Caesars and the Coquille Indian Tribe have upheld for decades.
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Light & Wonder Completes Acquisition of Grover Gamingâs Charitable Gaming Assets

Light & Wonder Inc. announced it has completed its previously disclosed acquisition of Grover Gamingâs charitable gaming assets for total consideration of $850 million cash, subject to customary purchase price adjustments, and a four-year revenue-based earn-out of up to $200 million cash.
âGrover Gaming has established itself as a leader in the fast-growing charitable gaming space. Bringing their assets and expertise into our ecosystem aligns perfectly with our strategy to expand into complementary regulated markets. This addition enhances our position as the leading global cross-platform games company and opens new opportunities to deliver our world-class content to even more players. Weâre excited to welcome the Grover team to Light & Wonder,â said Matt Wilson, President and CEO of Light & Wonder.
âJoining Light & Wonder marks an exciting new chapter for the charitable gaming business. Weâre proud of what weâve built in the charitable gaming space, and we see tremendous opportunity to grow even further as part of Light & Wonder. Our teams share a passion for innovation and a commitment to serving customers and communities, and weâre excited to take that to the next level together,â said Brian Brown, CEO of Grover Gaming (Light & Wonderâs new division).
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Pavilion Payments Names Alyssa Beaver Senior Vice President of Sales

Pavilion Payments, the leader in omnichannel payment solutions for the gaming industry, has announced the appointment of Alyssa Beaver as Senior Vice President of Sales. In this role, Alyssa will lead Pavilion Paymentsâ brick-and-mortar sales organisation, working closely with the leadership team to drive growth and foster long-term relationships with new and existing customers. She will also be key in enhancing the companyâs market footprint by cultivating strong, collaborative partnerships across product, operations, and service teams.
âWe are thrilled to welcome Alyssa to the Pavilion Payments team. Alyssa has a proven track record in sales leadership, and her deep understanding of both the gaming and fintech industries will be invaluable as we continue our growth. Her customer-centric approach, strategic mindset, and collaborative leadership style will help us continue to innovate and deliver outstanding solutions to our customers,â said Dan Connors, CEO of Pavilion Payments.
âIâm excited to join Pavilion Payments at such a pivotal time of innovation and growth. I look forward to working with our incredible team to help our partners grow, enhance the player experience, and deliver meaningful value to the industry,â said Alyssa Beaver, Senior Vice President of Sales at Pavilion Payments.
Alyssaâs extensive experience in sales and marketing comes from her recent leadership role at Passport Technology, where she led the sales and marketing teams and was instrumental in driving significant revenue and organizational growth. During this time, she played a critical role in landing several major enterprise accounts and expanding the companyâs market presence.
Before her work at Passport, Alyssa held senior sales positions at Apriva and gained experience at Paycom, where she built a strong foundation in fintech and SaaS solutions across diverse sectors such as education, healthcare, and military.
Her ability to build relationships, close large deals, and scale sales teams has set her apart as a sales leader. Alyssa is passionate about fostering partnerships and collaborating across teams to create customer-first solutions that drive business success. She is a graduate of Arizona State University.
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