Okada Manila and 26 Capital’s New York bid
Okada Manila International and 26 Capital Acquisition Corp. have confirmed they will submit plans in response to the New York’s three new casino licences.
Okada Manila International, a subsidiary of Universal Entertainment, and an affiliate of the operator of Okada Manila, and 26 Capital Acquisition Corp. have confirmed they will submit plans in response to the New York State Gaming Commission’s requests for information for what is expected to be three new casino licences in the southernmost part of the state.
Te licences are the last authorised as part of a 2013 ballot measure that allowed for seven new non-tribal casinos, four of which have already been built upstate. Okada Manila Int., recently announced its corporate name change to UE Resorts International, Inc. and the response to the information request will be submitted under this name.
“Te transition to UE Resorts International, Inc. marks another milestone for our business,” said Byron Yip, President of UE Resorts International, Inc. “Te corporation continues to show it’s taking advantage of its alluring destination in one of the fastest-growing gaming markets in the world.”
New Jersey
Esports Entertainment Group has entered a new partnership with the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Atlantic City that will be kicked-off by hosting the first sanctioned esports skill- based wagering event in the US. EEG and Hard Rock Atlantic City will create a tournament on January 22-23, 2022 that will launch LANDuel and be the springboard for more esports betting events and permanent installations in the future at the casino and hotel venue.
“We are extremely excited to partner with one of the top global hotel and casino venues to kickstart the world of regulated peer to peer wagering in esports,” said Grant Johnson, CEO of Esports Entertainment Group. “Tis partnership and event are a tremendous accomplishment for our brand and creates a wide variety of opportunities for our groups to explore more innovative esports events.”
US Scientific Games acquires ACS Playon
Scientific Games will now provide its AToM cashless table game solution to operators around the globe after completing the acquisition of ACS’ PlayOn.
AToM, Access To On Demand Money, provides players with a debit solution at live table games by letting them access funds without having to leave their seats. In addition, there are no back-end or out-of-network transaction fees charged by the player’s financial institution. To access funds, players swipe their debit card and enter their PIN. Te AToM solution is currently live on 650 table games in California, Nevada and New Mexico and is approved for use in New Jersey.
“We are thrilled to offer AToM – it’s unbelievably simple, intuitive and offers a great convenience for players,” said Roger Snow, Senior Vice President of Global Table Games at Scientific Games. “Te AToM solution is fast and reliable,
and we’re excited to add even more features to this product in future.”
AToM augments the company’s existing suite of cashless products, including its Unified Wallet. AToM will provide an additional cashless solution for players to access funds and continue play at live table games. Casino operators receive financial data from all gaming transactions made using AToM solution real time, using easy-to- implement internal management and accounting systems.
Te AToM system is certified, secure and PCI Compliant. As a measure to promote responsible gaming, Scientific Games supports organisations dedicated to problem gaming prevention and has developed responsible gaming technology solutions for their gaming business.
Te AToM system is currently live at over 20 properties in North America.
In October, Okada Manila International, Inc. announced it entered into a merger agreement with 26 Capital Acquisition Corporation, a Miami-based publicly traded special purpose acquisition company founded by gaming expert Jason Ader, to become a publicly traded company. Te deal may provide up to $275m of cash to the business, and the transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2022. Te name change marks a new chapter for the business as it continues to expand in the Philippines and look outside its current market for additional opportunities.
Jun Fujimoto, Chairman, President and CEO of Universal Entertainment Corporation, commented:“Our partnership with Jason Ader and 26 Capital was only the beginning of our plans. We have decided to change the company name of Okada Manila International, Inc. to UE Resorts International, Inc. to focus our combined efforts for the future growth and development of Okada Manila and our ambitions to establish a presence in other countries around the world.”
Oklahoma - JCM Global installs massive sign JCM Global has installed a massive outdoor LED pylon sign at Grand Casino Hotel & Resort in Shawnee, Oklahoma, setting another milestone for its Digital Signage Solutions product line.
JCM installed a 10mm Mitsubishi NXL Series double- sided digital sign that measures nearly 40ft. wide and 20ft. tall on both sides. It is mounted within an existing pylon sign frame structure at the property’s entrance and greets guests with a variety of messaging, including jackpot wins and promotions highlighting the resorts many amenities. The sign can be seen for miles from Interstate 40. While JCM has installed many digital signage solutions, this installation marks the largest double-sided LED pylon sign to date for the company. Local contractor Signs & Wonders assisted with the installation of the signage supports and the direct view LED panels.
“This signage upgrade provides an immediate impact on visibility and energy here at the Grand and provides us with an opportunity to develop and deliver engaging content across our property,” said Grand Casino Marketing Director, Chad Mathews.
“Grand Casino is a long-term partner of JCM, and they came to us asking for a market-leading solution. They wanted to upgrade their current exterior sign, have more flexibility in messaging, and create a better sense of arrival for their guests. We took the challenge head-on, partnered with Mitsubishi, and developed a solution that is as grand as this premier gaming destination,” said JCM SVP of Sales, Marketing & Operations, Dave Kubajak.
US - Referendum rejects casino relocation Peninsula Pacific Entertainment has failed in its attempts to relocate a casino licence in Northwest Louisiana to the southeastern portion of the state with St. Tammany Parish voting against the proposal. The casino project was kicked out by a 26-point margin, with 63 per cent of voters voting against it with participation in the vote high at over 30 per cent. The plans would have seen a large casino built near the lakefront in the city of Slidell.
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) had given its blessing for Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) to relocate its Diamond Jacks casino in Bossier City to Slidell as part of a $325m development including a casino, resort, and marina dubbed Camellia Bay. Camellia Bay’s resort was planned for some 100 acres just off Interstate 10 at the Lakeshore Marina. Peninsula Pacific Entertainment also owns Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City, del Lago Resort & Casino in New York and Colonial Downs Group owners of the Rosie’s Gaming Emporium brand. Earlier this year, the operator shut its DiamondJacks casino in Bossier City, claiming that the Shreveport area casino market was over supplied.
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