TCSJohnHuxley Acquires Midwest Games
TCSJohnHuxley is to acquire Midwest Game Supply from Charles and Linda Sohm, a worldwide distributor of dice.
Established since 1945, Midwest Game Supply is a manufacturer and distributer of dice covering the US market.
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TCSJohnHuxley has signed an irrevocable undertaking to purchase all the issued and outstanding shares in Midwest Game Supply from Charles P. and Linda L. Sohm.
Te transaction, subject to the usual regulatory approvals, is expected to close by Q1 2022.
Established since 1945, Midwest Game Supply is recognised manufacture and distribution of dice with a worldwide customer base covering the whole of the US to Singapore and beyond. Additional product lines include layouts and accessories.
TCSJohnHuxley and Midwest Game Supply have enjoyed a successful relationship over many years, so it was therefore a natural fit when Linda and Charles Sohm decided to retire and enjoy their silver years.
TCSJohnHuxley is committed to growing the business, and this acquisition aligns perfectly with the company’s vision to become the
USAbility announces partnership with Fubo Gaming
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USAbility is partnering with Fubo Gaming, a subsidiary of the live TV streaming platform fuboTV, and developer and distributor of Fubo Sportsbook. Fubo Sportsbook is now live in Iowa for sports bettors 21 years of age and older to wager on thousands of professional and collegiate sporting events.
USAbility has supported Fubo Gaming throughout its launch process, including offering consult and advice on the overall market entry preparation programme and providing expert advice in the areas of regulatory compliance, product, operations, trading and risk strategy, sportsbook configurations, and more.
Scott Butera, president of Fubo Gaming, said: “Entering the Iowa market is an important next step to bringing engaging TV and wagering experiences
premier supplier of live table games to the North American market, following the acquisition of the GPI table, layout and accessories product lines in 2020.
Te MWGS facility in Kearney, MO will continue to operate as usual and is positioned to provide the springboard for an expanded Midwest presence for TCSJohnHuxley.
Tristan Sjöberg, TCSJohnHuxley Executive Chairman, said: “My brother Michael and myself are delighted with this deal to acquire Midwest Game Supply. Linda and Charles have established a strong company, that is committed to excellence, and admired by many.
“As a family run business ourselves, we understand the importance of these values and therefore fully intend to uphold their legacy by continuing to run the business in the same spirit that they are well known for. We also look forward to working with their children whom will continue working in the company.”
to sports fans across the nation. USAbility’s unmatched expertise paired with their knowledge of the American gambling market, particularly in Iowa, played an integral role in helping us enter the state.
“We look forward to our continued partnership with them as Fubo Sportsbook further builds and delivers a personalized omniscreen experience that turns passive viewers into active participants.”
Fubo Gaming is to announce the launch of Fubo Sportsbook in additional markets, whereby USAbility will continue to provide tailored delivery plans for each market launch and state-specific guidance.
Avi Howard, CEO of USAbility, said: “We are delighted to have helped Fubo Gaming enter the state of Iowa and are looking forward to working with them to enter more U.S. states in the future. We are also looking forward to helping them develop their proposition in the Hawkeye state.”
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Scientific Games has boosted its OpenGaming content by signing an exclusive deal with Playzido to offer its content to operators in regulated markets across the US, Europe and Canada. Te agreement will see the games supplier bring its Banijay branded Deal Or No Deal titles to the OpenGaming content aggregation platform, including upcoming release Deal Or No Deal Bankers Riches Megaways. Launched in 2018, Playzido is a game supplier and open RGS platform operating in markets globally. As well as developing its own titles, the company also supports an expanding roster of independent studios, currently numbering 12, and helps bring their games to market. Tis month, Playzido has gone live with their first OpenGaming operator partner, one of the largest online gaming and lottery providers in Canada, with the roll-out continuing across regulated markets worldwide later this year.
US – Maryland’s Sports Wagering Application Review Commission (SWARC) has awarded five sports betting licences to five casinos; Hollywood Casino in Perryville, which is partnering with Barstool Sports; Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore who is part of Caesars; Live! Casino & Hotel in Hanover who will work with FanDuel Sportsbook; MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, who will work with BetMGM and Ocean Downs Casino in Berlin, who will work with TwinSpires.
Commissioner Frank Turner wanted more time for 17 applications still in the process to advance. “Let us all start at the same starting point for a change,” he said. “I would have hoped that we could have done this before the end of the year, where the other group would be part of the five licences that we are now considering.”
Commissioner Randy Marriner, said of the casinos approved: “They are already so regulated we know who they are. That’s why they ended up here first.”
SWARC member, Rosie Allen-Herring, added: “I want to ensure that within the confines of where we are and where we find ourselves, that we put forth the effort to ensure that minority and women- owned businesses have the ability to be in the pipeline, to be considered sooner, quicker and faster.”
CALIFORNIA – IGT is expanding its sport betting footprint in Arizona via a multi-year agreement with Cliff Castle Casino in Camp Verde, Arizona.
IGT PlaySports technology and trading advisory services will power Cliff Castle Casino's retail sportsbook, enabling casino guests to place pre- match and in-game wagers over the counter or at the venue's self-service PlaySports Kiosks.
"We believe adding sports betting to Cliff Castle Casino's existing entertainment offering will enable us to attract new patrons, extend and enhance our guests' visits and help us stay competitive in Arizona's rapidly growing sports betting market," said Aaron Moss, Cliff Castle Casino General Manager. "Cliff Castle Casino looks forward to introducing our guests and local sports fans to the excitement and quality of an IGT-powered sportsbook."
"Cliff Castle Casino can be confident in the reliability and scalability of IGT PlaySports technology, and in the abilities of our skilled trading advisory services team to help them maximise the opportunity." said Joe Asher, IGT President of Sports Betting.
"Arizona is an exciting sports betting market and we're pleased to see IGT's long-time customer, Cliff Castle Casino, be a part of this growth opportunity."
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