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Nasdaq-listed industry technology group Scientific Games Corporation (SGC) has confirmed the appointment of James Sottile to the leadership position of Group Chief Legal Officer & Executive VP. Sottile will take charge of SGC’s group-wide legal entities from 4 September, joining the Nasdaq enterprise from US law firm Jones Day, where he most recently served as Senior Partner (2016-2018) A 30-year US …

Just in time for the kick off of the much anticipated NFL season, William Hill and FanDuel are looking to enrich the sports betting experience in New Jersey, offering mobile betting to its punters. The two firms commenced offering mobile sports betting New Jersey on Saturday night, becoming part of the State’s growing mobile sports betting market and taking the number …

SBTech has partnered with Churchill Downs, Golden Nugget and Resorts Casino to commence its retail operations in New Jersey and Mississippi. The industry technology provider’s sportsbook is now live in New Jersey with Golden Nugget as well as Resorts Casino. In Mississippi, it is live with Churchill Downs brand BetAmerica at Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa in Greenville, and at …

Renowned US activist investor Jason Ader has returned to the gambling scene, securing a reported $100 million stake in FTSE250 gambling technology group Playtech Plc. Ader’s ‘Springowl’ hedge fund is a specialist in activist investments, targeting underperforming listed enterprises and applying pressure on corporate governance to undertake major structural changes. The Times reports that Springowl is pressuring Playtech governance to …

Kindred has partnered with Scientific Games to utilise its Open Platform System and Open Gaming System in New Jersey. The agreement covers three years and allows for a possible extension of another two years, it covers the state of New Jersey, where SG Digital already has a license, but the aim is to extend the partnership to other U.S. states …

US debate and discussion has expanded with regards to developing a ‘federal sports betting framework’, following Democratic Party Senate Leader Chuck Schumer’s proposal of an initial mandate. One of the highest ranking Democrats, Schumer leads party policy development as leader of the ‘Senate Democrat Committee’. On Wednesday, Schumer unveiled to ESPN a memo which proposed initial provisions for the development …

Betting on Sports America has signed up one of the US industry’s leading events experts to help shape the conference and agenda. Gambling industry veteran Sue Schneider has agreed to head up the Advisory Board for SBC’s new Betting on Sports America conference, which is being held 23-25 April 2019 in New York. SBC Events already organises sports betting industry …

US racetrack operator Churchill Downs has confirmed the passing of long-term serving VP of Racing Communications John Asher who died on Monday of an apparent heart attack whilst on vacation in Florida with his family. Asher had served as Churchill Downs racing communications lead since 1999, becoming one of the most recognisable figureheads of the Kentucky-based racing operator. Issuing a …

Powered by its OpenBet product suite, Scientific Games has united with Caesars Entertainment to launch sports betting in Mississippi. Caesars’ Horseshoe Tunica Hotel & Casino processed its inaugural bet on August 14, ushering in a new era of sports betting for the state. Harrah’s Gulf Coast Hotel & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi also started offering sports betting on 20 August, …

Online casino brand Pala Interactive, has partnered with Betgenius as it looks to strengthen customer acquisitions in the freshly regulated New Jersey iGaming market. The deal will see Pala Interactive benefit from Betgenius’ seasoned expertise in delivering personalised digital campaigns in the online gaming space, as well as its performance-focused approach to programmatic media buying. Jeremy Clemons, Chief Marketing Officer …