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Wynn Confirms Appetite for the Big Apple
Related Companies and Wynn Resorts have announced a partnership to pursue a downstate casino license on the Western Yards at Hudson Yards in New York.
Developed by Related Companies and Oxford Properties , Hudson Yards is the center of New York City’s rapidly evolving West Side
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ARIZONA – JCM Global has converted more than 400 slot games at Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita, Tuscon, to the iVIZION bill validator from a competitive product. The casino’s other 163 games are already equipped with iVIZION, so this new installation means iVIZION is now exclusively found on all the casino’s slot games.
Additionally, JCM installed its ICB Intelligent Cash Box system on each of the casinos slot games, which will dramatically improve the casino’s drop process. Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita is the latest Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment property to deploy JCM’s iVIZION, further strengthening the relationship between the companies. The conversion also includes preventive maintenance after the installation from JCM’s dedicated service team to ensure the bill validators continue to run smoothly.
“We’re excited to expand our partnership with JCM Global and implement their iVIZION bill validator and ICB system across all the gaming devices at our Sahuarita location,” said James O’Kimosh, Southern Arizona Slot Director for the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise. “At Desert Diamond Casinos we are committed to providing the highest quality guest experience and JCM’s fast, secure technology helps us continue to deliver on that promise.”
CANADA – Gateway Casinos & Entertainment (Gateway) has announced that the $99m Cascades Casino Delta, British Colombia, will officially open its doors on September 29, 2022. The casino offers 160,000sq.ft of space featuring a gaming floor, entertainment and extensive culinary options.
“Gateway is proud to invest over $99m in Delta and bring up to 600 new employees to the community,” said Tony Santo, CEO of Gateway. “Cascades Casino Delta will be a significant addition to the local economy and entertainment landscape of Delta.” Central to Gateway’s success has been the development of proprietary casino and restaurant brands. The Cascades brand is built around the design inspiration of ‘Play.’ Gateway has successful Cascades properties in Chatham and North Bay, Ontario and Langley, Kamloops and Penticton, BC.
NEW JERSEY – GLI has promoted Angela Wong to Vice President of Global Lottery Solutions. Wong has been with GLI since 2021, previously serving as Director of Lottery Solutions. In her new role,
Angela will join the GLI Global Leadership Team and continue to provide strategic direction for the GLI Group’s array of lottery services. She will focus on growing GLI's portfolio of engagements within the lottery industry and producing highly successful outcomes for the company's clients.
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Related Companies and Wynn Resorts have announced a partnership to pursue a downstate casino license on the Western Yards at Hudson Yards in New York. Te plan for a resort, entertainment and gaming destination along the Hudson River will deliver thousands of permanent and construction jobs and billions in direct and indirect tax revenue to the state and city. Te New York State budget passed earlier this year provided for three downstate gaming licenses.
Te Western Yards is ideally located directly next to Javits Center—which has recently completed a $1.5 billion expansion and is one of the busiest convention centers in the United States hosting the world’s leading conventions, trade shows and special events. Together with the Javits Center, a world-class resort on the Western Yards would create the country’s preeminent convention and entertainment district.
Located along the High Line’s northernmost portion, Hudson Yards is walking distance to all of the region’s major public transportation, including the 7-Train line, Penn Station Moynihan Train Hall and the Hudson Ferry.
GiG formalises agreement with Crabsports in Maryland
Maryland
Following a head of terms signed in June, Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has formalised the agreement to provide its platform and sportsbook, to US-based brand, Crabsports.
Tis marks the first deal of its kind in the US for GiG following the acquisition of Sportnco earlier this year, providing an example of the potential contained within the newly combined product offering.
Te turnkey solution includes the technical platform and Sportsbook, all powered by GiG’s unique data and GiG Logic rules based solutions.
Maryland’s Sportsbetting market is anticipated to
“As New York City emerges from the pandemic, the Western Yards provides the ideal site for a resort that will reinvigorate our tourism economy and provide billions in tax revenues for the city and state,” said Jeff T. Blau, CEO of Related Companies. “Combining Related’s unparalleled ability to execute complex mixed- use developments with the best-in-class resort and gaming operator is the perfect pair and we’re excited to pursue this together.”
“Wynn Resorts has a long history of utilizing a compact, upscale casino floor to support the creation of spectacular resort experiences that appeal to an array of guests—travelers and locals alike,” said Craig Billings, CEO of Wynn Resorts. “We look forward to engaging with the community, learning and understanding what we can do to help New York City to continue to thrive.”
Developed by Related Companies and Oxford Properties Group, Hudson Yards is the center of New York City’s rapidly evolving West Side and home to diverse shops, offices, public art, acres of open gardens and groves and dynamic hub to New Yorkers, tourists and visitors to the Javits Center.
generate $217m of revenue in year one alone. With a strong locally recognised brand, quality of product and focus on user experience, both GiG and Crabsports are highly optimistic for the future of the partnership.
Richard Brown, CEO of GiG, said: “I am excited to be partnering with a localised brand like Crab Sports in Maryland, US. We view the Maryland and the wider US market as a strong opportunity given our expertise in personalisation and building a unique customer experience.
“We believe we can partner with brands, such as Crab Sports, and provide them with a differentiation on the market and help them compete against the nationwide Tier 1 players. We look forward to working with the excellent team at Crab Sports to help build a brand and an experience that will stand out in Maryland.”
Mississippi
TCSJohnHuxley has been granted licence approval by the Mississippi Gaming Commission. Tis latest approval will allow the company to supply casinos in the state with its product portfolio, such as roulette wheels, dice, gaming tables, layouts, and accessories and grow its presence in this key jurisdiction.
Phil Lee, Managing Director for the Americas, commented: “We are delighted to receive approval from the Mississippi Gaming Commission, which now paves the way for an extensive roll-out in this key state. We are thrilled we can now supply Certified Perfects Dice alongside our TCSJohnHuxley Roulette Wheels that integrate with our Blaze Roulette Tables and Winning Number Displays. Ww hope our customers in Mississippi will enjoy the products and services we can now offer into this state!”
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