Aristocrat selects Inspired for Virtuals
Aristocrat Gaming Selects Inspired Entertainment for Virtual Sports Offering Trough National Football League (NFL) License.
NFL fans worldwide to further engage with their favorite teams with new NFL-themed virtual sport experience
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Aristocrat Gaming has chosen Inspired Entertainment, as its partner to bring a new virtual sports experience to football fans worldwide through Aristocrat Gaming’s multi- year, global licensing agreement with the National Football League (NFL).
Te NFL-themed virtual sports simulations will provide fans the ability to wager on teams as they go head-to-head in fast-paced, ultra- realistic simulated matchups. Users will see many of the same wagering options as a standard sportsbook including money line bets, over/under total score and total touchdowns.
Te NFL-themed virtual sports simulations will include a variety of NFL imagery including the iconic NFL shield, all 32 team logos, heritage team marks, AFC and NFC Conference logos, and the Super Bowl logo.
Te NFL is the premier sports and entertainment brand that brings people together socially and emotionally like no other. With over 500 million fans around the world, the NFL has global appeal, hosting regular season matches in England, Germany, and Mexico.
“Trough Inspired, this NFL license expansion into virtual sports presents a ground-breaking entertainment option that’s never been done before,” said Hector Fernandez, Aristocrat Gaming CEO. “As part of our overall NFL strategy, we are thrilled to tap into the global appeal the NFL offers to current and new fans and casino, sports betting, and lottery players.”
“We are delighted to work with the NFL and Aristocrat Gaming on this historic new simulated gaming experience to bring fans a unique way to connect with the game, even in the off-season,” said Brooks Pierce, Inspired President, and Chief Executive Officer. “We look forward to launching this partnership and reaching millions of NFL fans with exciting entertainment options both online and in retail.”
Te NFL previously announced the launch of an extensive, integrated league-wide responsible betting public awareness program. For more information about responsible betting tools and resources, visit
responsibleplay.org. Aristocrat is committed to responsible gameplay, with a dedicated approach of “comply, empower and improve.”
Louisiana Cordish Companies to redevelop Diamond Jacks
Te Cordish Companies has presented master project plans to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board for the redevelopment of Diamond Jacks Casino & Hotel in Bossier City.
Cordish intends to transform the property into a world-class Live! casino resort and entertainment destination. Centrally, this includes the construction of an entirely new, land-based Live! casino and the removal of the existing casino riverboat. Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana is scheduled to open in 2025.
Te new Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana which represents an investment of $250m, will be a world-class gaming, dining, entertainment and hotel destination, featuring more than 47,000-square-feet of gaming space including 1,000+ slots and electronic table games and 30+ live action table games. In addition to fully renovating the hotel rooms
and public space, Cordish plans to develop a brand new, land-based casino to replace the existing casino riverboat, as well as introduce a variety of new dining and entertainment concepts including a fine dining steakhouse and an Asian restaurant.
Among the featured outlets in the facility will be Sports & Social and PBR Cowboy Bar, two powerhouse names that are among the fastest growing concepts in the United States. Te concepts are located at the front door of professional sports stadiums, high-profile entertainment and lifestyle districts, and world-class casino resort destinations.
Tomas Chandler, Mayor of Bossier City, LA, commented. “Live! Casino and Hotel Louisiana will attract millions of visitors to our city, create substantial new jobs, and generate additional significant tax revenue for our community. It’s a life changer for our region.”
Texas
Light & Wonder will partner with Naskila Casino to install a variety of high-tech systems’ products throughout the casino located in Livingston, Texas, 90 miles from Houston.
“We are thrilled to be the systems provider for Naskila Casino and to offer our outstanding suite of products that will enhance user experience for both players and operators,” said Siobhan Lane, Light & Wonder CEO of Gaming.
Te casino boasts 825 slots and two restaurants. Light & Wonder’s systems and solutions – including the modern IVIEW PRO hardware and mobile apps such as Servizio – will help Naskila’s operators elevate their service by enhancing player retention and rewards, marketing programmes and promotions, managing campaigns, and controlling accounting.
OREGON - Oregon’s governor Tina Kotek has said there will be no casino expansion in the state, having written to all nine tribes, as well as state leaders and Oregon Lottery director Mike Wells, to outline that the one casino per tribe quota will stay in place. Her letter follows bids from the Coquille Tribe to lobby for a new casino in Medford with the Siletz Tribe wanting to do similarly in Salem.
Ms Kotek said: “Throughout my legislative career, during my campaign for this office, and since the start of my administration, I have been clear that I do not favor an expansion of gaming.”
NEW YORK – New York sports betting surged to its best ever month in March, with the New York State Gaming Commission confirming a record high of $163.6m betting revenue, beating the previous record of $149.4m set in January.
New York trails Ohio as the state with the best ever monthly betting revenue, with Ohio pulling in $209m in revenue during its opening month in January. Mobile betting also had a record-breaking month, setting a national record for monthly state tax revenue with $162.8m in mobile revenue.
NEW JERSEY – Caesars Entertainment has relaunched Tropicana Online Casino in the state of New Jersey. The new iCasino app and online casino experience offers customers enhanced functionality with a catalogue of casino games and an improved integration with loyalty programme, Caesars Rewards.
“Caesars has a legacy in New Jersey with a history of providing a best-in-class gaming experience,” said Matthew Sunderland, Senior Vice President of iGaming at Caesars Digital. “The relaunch of Tropicana Online Casino is an important step in our progression toward providing valued customers with the best iGaming products in the industry.”
Caesars’ New Jersey customers now have access to a wide variety of classic and new casino games, including American and European Roulette, slot games, and live dealer titles.
WASHINGTON STATE – Kindred Group has launched a retail operation at the Swinomish Casino & Lodge, following the announcement of the six- year agreement with the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community in October 2022.
The first phase of the Sportsbook launch includes Unibet branded kiosks and over-the-counter sports betting. Further development will include an immersive Unibet sports betting lounge, due to launch later this year. The launch marks Kindred’s 13th retail launch in North America.
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