Genius Sports Group is pleased to announce that it has entered into a multi-state official data partnership with WynnBET, Wynn Resorts’ online U.S. sportsbook brand.

The deal signed by the parties sees Genius supplying WynnBET with its LiveData and Live Trading services, powering in-game betting experiences across Michigan, New Jersey and Colorado, with more states expected to follow in due course.

The agreement also includes Genius’ official NASCAR solution, which will allow WynnBET to offer over 15 in-race bet-types throughout the 2021 Cup Series, commencing with the Daytona 500.

In terms of the partnership agreement Genius’ ultra-fast, reliable official data content for hundreds of international soccer, ice hockey, basketball, table tennis and volleyball federations and leagues will also be involved, including the English Premier League, German Bundesliga, Italian Serie A, Euroleague Basketball, LigaMX and Argentina soccer.

Jack Davison, Chief Commercial Officer at Genius Sports Group, commented that along with its broad market-access and nationally-recognizable brand name, Genius is an ideal partner to enhance WynnBET’s expanding online sportsbook and in-game betting offering.

Davison also said that with growing numbers of states introducing online betting regulation, in-game handle is quickly rising – and WynnBET recognizes the direct engagement and revenue benefits of official data in this landscape.

Genius Sports Group is the official data, technology and commercial partner that power the global ecosystem connecting sports betting and media.

They are the trusted partner to over 500 sports organizations globally, including the NBA, Premier League, AFA, FIBA, NCAA, NASCAR and PGA TOUR.

WynnBET offers a world-class collection of casino and sports betting apps and their products are designed to digitally deliver the legendary service and guest experience Wynn Resorts is known for.

Hard Rock International has entered into a joint venture with three former Stars Group executives, including ex-chief executive Rafi Ashkenazi that will see it significantly enhance the restaurant, casino and hotel giant’s digital gaming business.

The new Hard Rock Digital venture will endeavor to utilize Hard Rock International’s network of properties alongside those operated by the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Seminole Gaming arm to develop omni-channel sports betting and igaming businesses worldwide.

Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming have a database of over 130 million customers between them as well as a footprint of close to 250 land-based properties across 76 countries.

Rafi Ashkenazi will manage the new business as from early next year and will be joined by Marlonn Goldstein, formerly Stars’ Chief Legal Officer, who acts as Hard Rock Digital’s Executive Managing Director and CEO.

Matt Primeaux, previously Senior Vice President of US strategy and operations for Stars serves as Executive Managing Director and President of the new business.

Jim Allen, International Chairman at Hard Rock International commented that with the launch of Hard Rock Digital, they are broadening their digital business which enhances consumer experiences and offerings across their interactive gaming and sportsbook offerings.

He went on to say that Hard Rock Digital also intends to pursue strategic branding and distribution opportunities both within the US and globally.

Allen also said that in the US alone, the potential future market size is estimated at $7bn for sports betting and $14bn for online gaming.

Esports Entertainment Group Inc., an esports entertainment and online gambling operator has announced that its online tournament provider, broadcaster and event organizer Esports Gaming League (EGL) has entered into an agreement with English football club Arsenal FC which will see it manage its Pro Evolution Soccer (“PES”) roster for the eFootball League. In August 2020 the Company signed an LOI to acquire EGL.

The team will be participating in the third season of the eFootball League with nine other clubs.

The two parties first collaborated last year when EGL signed up potential players to represent the Gunners in the eFootball League. The team competed against AS Monaco, FC Bayern Munich, Juventus and Manchester United as part of the league organized by Pro Evolution Soccer developer Konami.

Glen Elliot, Chief Executive Officer of EGL, commented that Arsenal came within one point of Knockout Stage contention in their inaugural season last year, and they are excited to see what happens this season.

Grant Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of Esports Entertainment Group, also spoke on the partnership, saying that Arsenal recognizes the value of EGL’s wealth of experience in esports, and so do they.

Johnson went on to say that they look forward to completing the EGL acquisition and integrating Glen and his team’s expertise into their organization.

Johnson also said that their work with Arsenal and many others, similar to deals they announced with the LA Galaxy, Philadelphia Union and more, provides a strong foothold in major sporting which continues to turn to esports as a way for teams to connect and engage fans.

ORYX Gaming, a leading provider of Omni channel Turnkey solutions, Aggregated Content and Games, has entered into a deal with Gauselmann Group-owned MerkurXtip, in terms of which it has become the operator’s exclusive content aggregation partner.

The deal between the parties will also see ORYX Gaming further boosting its footprint in Serbia’s rapidly growing regulated online gambling market and the online casino and sports betting operator significantly enhancing its virtual offering and gaining access to Oryx Hub and its over 10,0000 games from more than 100 premier suppliers.

In addition, MerkurXtip will gain access to content from the Bragg Gaming Group (TSXV: BRAG) member’s premium RGS partners including German online games developer Gamomat as well as Giveme Games, Peter & Sons, Golden Hero, CandleBets, Academ and Malta and Krakow based international games studio Kalamba Games.

Oryx Hub is being operated by the iGaming operator to introduce games from ORYX’s remote gaming server (RGS) partners together with third-party content via leading suppliers such as Blueprint, Microgaming, Pragmatic Play, Greentube and Evolution.

MerkurXtip will also use the Slovenian provider’s data platform in order to analyze product performance, to perform targeted marketing campaigns and to offer a number of player engagement tools, such as free rounds, leader-boards, achievements and tournaments which have shown to increase player retention and values tremendously.

Nenad Aleksic, Head of IT for MercurXtip, commented that by partnering with ORYX they are now able to offer their customers a substantial library of top-notch gaming content via a single integration.

Pragmatic Play, a leading Maltese online casino games developer has announced the return of its highly successful Drops & Wins prize promotion that features a massive prize fund of €/£2.5m.

The promotion commenced on 11th February 2021 and will continue until 17th November 2021 with the supplier giving away an impressive amount of €/£250,000 per month via its Weekly Tournaments and Daily Prize Drops, which are both part of its Enhance – Promotion Tools.

The weekly tournaments run from Thursday to Wednesday, with each tournament incorporating the multi-product content provider’s most sought-after and impressive games, giving players the chance to enjoy their favorite titles while creating even more opportunities to win.

The tournament rewards players based on highest single-spin win amounts that are adjusted to bet value, thus making sure that all can enjoy it and experience success, regardless of their staking levels.

Daily Prize Drops are randomly awarded to players in the participating games throughout each day for the full ten months of the promotion, giving players that opt in double the chance to receive rewards.

Yossi Barzely, Chief Business Development Officer at Pragmatic Play, commented that their first Drops and Wins prize promotion was so successful that they are bringing it back even bigger and better than before.

He added that giving €/£2.5m to their players over the course of the year will be hugely exciting and with so much up for grabs during the event, they cannot wait to reward Pragmatic Play fans.

Barzely also said that with their intuitive backend ensuring that operator partners need not worry about a time-consuming process, they are looking forward to this being their biggest promotion yet.