Sports betting

Prove Identity Partners with BetMGM to Elevate Security and Enhance Sports Betting Experience for March College Basketball

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Mardi, avril 2, 2024

Prove Identity, Inc. ("Prove"), the global leader in digital identity, today announced a strategic partnership with BetMGM , a sports betting and iGaming leader, to enhance the security and user experience for BetMGM customers through the cutting-edge Prove Pre-Fill ® identity solution.

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  • Prove Identity, Inc. ("Prove"), the global leader in digital identity, today announced a strategic partnership with BetMGM , a sports betting and iGaming leader, to enhance the security and user experience for BetMGM customers through the cutting-edge Prove Pre-Fill ® identity solution.
  • This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Prove’s journey towards providing seamless and secure digital sports betting and casino services in the U.S. states where BetMGM operates, pending regulatory approval.
  • “BetMGM is an innovator in the space, always looking to find new and compelling ways to improve the online gaming experience,” said Tom Hill, Director of Digital Identity and Head of Sports Betting and iGaming at Prove.
  • “Prove Pre-Fill® adds an extra layer of security, reduces sign-up abandonment, and improves the overall user experience by streamlining the identity verification and authentication processes.

IGT Signs Retail and Mobile Sports Betting Agreement with Ponce Plaza Hotel & Casino in Puerto Rico

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Jeudi, novembre 9, 2023

LONDON, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it is growing its sports betting presence in Puerto Rico via a multi-year IGT PlaySports technology and services agreement with Ponce Plaza Hotel & Casino. Located in Ponce, Puerto Rico, the casino will leverage IGT PlaySports' award-winning technology and experienced trading advisory services team to power Puerto Rico's first casino brand-led retail and mobile sportsbook, PlayBets by Ponce Plaza.

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  • IGT PlaySports™ technology and services will enable Puerto Rico's first casino brand-led sportsbooks, PlayBets by Ponce Plaza
    LONDON, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it is growing its sports betting presence in Puerto Rico via a multi-year IGT PlaySports technology and services agreement with Ponce Plaza Hotel & Casino.
  • Located in Ponce, Puerto Rico, the casino will leverage IGT PlaySports' award-winning technology and experienced trading advisory services team to power Puerto Rico's first casino brand-led retail and mobile sportsbook, PlayBets by Ponce Plaza.
  • "IGT has been a valued Ponce Plaza Hotel & Casino gaming equipment supplier for many years, and we are thrilled to expand our strategic alliance and entertainment portfolio with PlayBets by Ponce Plaza, our soon-to-launch IGT PlaySports-powered sportsbook," said Ramon Muñoz, Ponce Plaza Hotel & Casino General Manager.
  • "IGT PlaySports looks forward to helping Ponce Plaza Hotel & Casino deliver the excitement of multi-channel sports betting to fans in the region through our proven technology and comprehensive services," said Joe Asher, IGT President of Sports Betting.

GBank Financial Holdings Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Mardi, octobre 31, 2023

For the quarter ended September 30, 2023, loan originations by the Bank's SBA and Commercial Lending divisions increased 19% to $81.1 million, compared to $68.0 million for the prior linked quarter.

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  • For the quarter ended September 30, 2023, loan originations by the Bank's SBA and Commercial Lending divisions increased 19% to $81.1 million, compared to $68.0 million for the prior linked quarter.
  • For the quarter ended September 30, 2023, the Company's equity to assets ratio was 12.97% and the Bank's Tier 1 leverage ratio was 16.18%.
  • For the quarter ended September 30, 2023, net interest income increased 10% to $9.5 million, compared to $8.7 million for the prior linked quarter.
  • For the quarter ending September 30, 2023, Gaming FinTech deposits averaged $31.6 million, compared to $45.7 million for the prior linked quarter.

THE RLJ COMPANIES ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF SCOTT ROYSTER AS THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF CARIBBEAN CAGE (AN RLJ COMPANIES MAJORITY OWNED COMPANY)

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Mardi, octobre 10, 2023

BETHESDA, Md. and MIAMI, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The CAGE Companies (an RLJ Companies majority-owned company), a leading operator of gaming systems, terminals and games in the Caribbean Community and South America today announced the appointment of Scott Royster as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective October 1, 2023.

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  • and MIAMI, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The CAGE Companies (an RLJ Companies majority-owned company), a leading operator of gaming systems, terminals and games in the Caribbean Community and South America today announced the appointment of Scott Royster as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective October 1, 2023.
  • Scott has also previously served as a Director of one of my companies, RLJ Entertainment, said Robert L. Johnson, Founder of The RLJ Companies and majority owner of the CAGE Companies.
  • Mr. Royster brings a wealth of financial leadership and experience to the CAGE Companies and will play a crucial role in driving the financial growth, discipline, and strategies at CAGE.
  • "I am extremely honored to be joining the CAGE Companies at this very exciting time in their history," said Royster.

Brandon Lenssen: A Strategic Addition to the Quick Custom Intelligence Team

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Mardi, août 22, 2023

Quick Custom Intelligence ("QCI") recognizes this, and we are ecstatic to announce that Brandon Lenssen, a twenty-seven-year stalwart of the casino industry, has come onboard as Vice President & General Manager.

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  • Quick Custom Intelligence ("QCI") recognizes this, and we are ecstatic to announce that Brandon Lenssen, a twenty-seven-year stalwart of the casino industry, has come onboard as Vice President & General Manager.
  • We want you to understand the strategic depth behind this decision, and the far-reaching potential of what Brandon brings to our team.
  • With a career spanning over 2.5 decades, Brandon has been an industry insider, having served in roles as diverse as Operator, Operational Intelligence Partner, and Regulator.
  • The casino industry is on the brink of evolution, and with strategic leaders like Brandon steering the ship, QCI is poised to lead the way."

IGT and St. Croix Casinos Team Up for Launch of PeakBarTop Cabinet with Sports Betting

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Lundi, août 21, 2023

LONDON, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its award-winning PeakBarTop™ cabinet with sports betting made its global casino debut at St. Croix Casino in Turtle Lake, Wisc. and St. Croix Casino in Danbury, Wisc. With the benefit of the incredible flexibility of IGT's Total Gaming software bundle, patrons of these casinos can be among the first in the world to have the option to sit in a bar environment and enjoy their choice of IGT video poker, slots, keno games and sports betting on the same cabinet and with the same gaming wallet.

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  • "IGT video poker has been a mainstay of St. Croix Casinos for decades and our recently opened IGT PlaySports-powered sportsbooks have already started driving new player acquisition and engagement.
  • In introducing IGT's PeakBarTop with Total Gaming, St. Croix Casinos are providing players the market's most advanced sports betting interface for land-based casinos on quality hardware that they readily embrace."
  • "I'm excited that IGT's PeakBarTop with sports betting has launched at St. Croix Casinos.
  • There's no doubt that adding a sports betting vertical to IGT's PeakBarTop cabinet is going to be a winner."

Swifty Global Accelerates Growth Following Strong Performance in First Full Year of Operations

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Lundi, juillet 24, 2023

In only its first 12 months of trading, Swifty has already delivered $68 million in revenue and profitable cashflow.

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  • In only its first 12 months of trading, Swifty has already delivered $68 million in revenue and profitable cashflow.
  • The company is in a strong position as it prepares for an exciting phase of territorial expansion and new technology launches.
  • Swifty’s growth continues to accelerate, and the company is elevating itself towards its goal of becoming a global leader in the gambling sector.
  • Swifty Global Chairman, Nicolas Link, commented: “We are in particularly good shape to harness our next phase of growth.

IGT PlaySports™ Technology to Power Sports Betting at St. Croix Casinos in Wisconsin

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Lundi, juillet 24, 2023

LONDON, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that the Company will soon expand its sports betting footprint in Wisconsin, via a multi-year agreement with the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin. Under the terms of the agreement, IGT PlaySports technology will power retail sports betting at St. Croix Casino in Turtle Lake, Wisc., St. Croix Casino in Danbury, Wisc. and St Croix Casino in Hertel, Wisc. In addition, all three casinos will leverage IGT's trading advisory services and deploy self-service IGT PlaySports QuickBet Kiosks.

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  • LONDON, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that the Company will soon expand its sports betting footprint in Wisconsin, via a multi-year agreement with the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, IGT PlaySports technology will power retail sports betting at St. Croix Casino in Turtle Lake, Wisc., St. Croix Casino in Danbury, Wisc.
  • In addition, all three casinos will leverage IGT's trading advisory services and deploy self-service IGT PlaySports QuickBet Kiosks.
  • "As a trusted sports betting partner in Wisconsin and beyond, IGT PlaySports looks forward to helping St. Croix Casinos scale their player engagement and sportsbooks' profitability with our technology and services," said Joe Asher, IGT President of Sports Betting.

IGT PlaySports Technology Powers Sports Betting at Palace Casino Resort in Mississippi

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Jeudi, juillet 13, 2023

LONDON, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its award-winning IGT PlaySports™ technology is now powering retail sports betting at Palace Casino Resort in Biloxi, Miss. Palace Casino Resort guests now have the option to visit the CONTACT Sports and Race Book to place a range of pre-game and in-play wagers at the venue's four walk-up betting windows or via the IGT PlaySports-powered sportsbook's four self-service betting kiosks. Palace Casino Resort is also leveraging the services and expertise of IGT PlaySports' trading advisory team.

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  • LONDON, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its award-winning IGT PlaySports™ technology is now powering retail sports betting at Palace Casino Resort in Biloxi, Miss.
  • Palace Casino Resort is also leveraging the services and expertise of IGT PlaySports' trading advisory team.
  • "Elevating the CONTACT Sports and Race Book with IGT PlaySports technology and services positions us for continued growth and supports our mission of delivering high-quality gaming experiences to our Palace Casino Resort guests," said Keith Crosby, Palace Casino Resort, General Manager.
  • Palace Casino Resort also plans to leverage IGT PlaySports technology to power on-premise mobile sports betting once all regulatory approvals are met.

IGT PlaySports Wins Sportsbook Supplier of the Year at 2023 SBC Awards North America

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Mercredi, mai 17, 2023

LONDON, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) ("IGT") announced today that IGT PlaySports™ reinforced its sports betting industry leadership by being named Sportsbook Supplier of the Year at the 2023 SBC Awards North America last week in New York.

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  • LONDON, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) ("IGT") announced today that IGT PlaySports™ reinforced its sports betting industry leadership by being named Sportsbook Supplier of the Year at the 2023 SBC Awards North America last week in New York.
  • Winning the Sportsbook Supplier of the Year award is a wonderful testament to the hard work our team members put in day after day, year after year," said Joe Asher, IGT President of Sports Betting.
  • "IGT PlaySports is supporting customers in 30 jurisdictions across North America.
  • The 2023 SBC Awards North America was held in conjunction with the 2023 SBC Summit North America and recognized the achievements of operators, affiliates and suppliers from all the major digital and sports betting disciplines including payments, marketing, platform providers and data.