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Light & Wonder to Delist on Nasdaq, List Solely on ASX
Light & Wonder announced on its second-quarter earnings call that it will delist from the Nasdaq stock exchange and transition to a sole listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) by the end of November.
L&W President and CEO Matt Wilson said the move to the Sydney exchange can boost shareholder value.
“Following an extensive diligence process, I am excited to announce the board’s decision to transition to a sole ASX listing, which I believe will deliver tremendous shareholder value going forward,” Wilson said in a statement.
The company’s ASX listing two years ago was initially considered a secondary listing, but the Australian stock now accounts for 37 percent of the company’s market value. The company hired Jarden Australia and Goldman Sachs to evaluate the potential of a sole ASX listing, which could include a place on the prestigious ASX 50.
IGT PlaySports and Corporación Caliente Partner in Mexico and Latin America
IGT announced that it has secured a multi-year sports betting technology and services agreement with Hipodromo de Agua Caliente SA de CV and Distribuidora Internacional de Equipos de Juego, S. De R.L. De C.V. that will significantly extend IGT PlaySports’ footprint in Mexico and Latin America.
Per the agreement, 42 Caliente sportsbooks in Mexico will leverage the IGT PlaySports platform and services from the company’s Trading Advisory Services Team. Through a phased rollout, Caliente will also be able to provide select sportsbooks operators throughout Latin America access to IGT PlaySports technology, extending the technology’s reach to more than 100 additional venues across eight countries
IGT PlaySports and Caliente will kick off their partnership with sportsbooks in Mexico and then expand to the following countries over time: Antigua, Argentina, Aruba, Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, Paraguay and Uruguay.
AGS Celebrates Dual-Property, Bi-State World Premiere of Mariachi Fortunes Trio
Gaming supplier AGS partnered with Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel in Southern California and Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas to debut its newest slot family, Mariachi Fortunes Trio, in a first-of-its-kind bi-state world premiere.
On July 22, each property hosted a launch celebration inspired by one of the game’s two themes. Yaamava’ Resort & Casino showcased Fiesta de los Vivos (the festival of the living) in a daytime event, while Palms Casino Resort brought Fiesta de las Calacas (the festival of the skeletons) to life with a nighttime celebration.
Both themes are now live at both properties.
The premiere transformed both casino floors into lively Mexico-style plazas with themed slot banks, folklorico dancers, live mariachi bands, decorated street carts, and larger-than-life visuals that brought the game’s festive setting to life. Club Serrano members at both Yaamava’ Resort & Casino and Palms Casino Resort received themed giveaways and were among the first to experience Mariachi Fortunes Trio.
Inspired Launches 5p Roulette in U.K., Slots in Brazil
Inspired Entertainment, Inc., a leading B2B provider of gaming content, systems and solutions, announced the launch of 5p Roulette in the U.K. Cat C market. Building on the success of 5p Roulette in the British betting shop market, this latest addition brings a popular title from the franchise to a new audience.
5p Roulette offers players a classic roulette experience, enhanced by Inspired’s innovative Spin-Bar mechanic, delivering added excitement and greater control during game play.
Players can place between 100 and 1,500 chips per game. When exactly 100 chips are placed, the roulette wheel spins automatically. If more than 100 chips are placed, the Spin Bar mechanic is activated.
The Spin Bar, already familiar to fans of the street-shop edition, dynamically adjusts its green and red sections based on the number of chips placed. As more chips are placed, the red section increases. A larger green section increases the chance of triggering the roulette spin. Pressing ‘Bet’ sends the arrow up and down the Spin Bar and If it lands in the green section, the roulette wheel spins.
Zitro’s Concept Cabinet Debuts on Eilers Report
Slot supplier Zitro announced that its new Concept cabinet debuts as the No. 1-ranking cabinet among U.S. emerging supplier in the July Eilers-Fantini Cabinet Performance Report.
This milestone underscores Zitro’s growing presence in the North American market and reflects strong operator demand for innovative form factors paired with high-performing content.
Further building on this momentum, Zitro’s latest title, Legendary Sword, has joined the Top Indexing New Games-Core, Video ranking.
Our consistent focus on innovation and quality is what drives Zitro forward,” said Johnny Ortiz, founder of Zitro. “This is a proud moment for us and every team member behind the Concept cabinet. We’ve always believed our products could stand alongside the industry’s best—and seeing Concept debut at No. 1 confirms that operators and players believe it too. And this is just the beginning of what we have in store for the market.”
WA Technology Earns Brazil Certification
Global iGaming solutions provider WA Technology has earned Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) certification in Brazil for its casino aggregator product, as it looks to expand its presence in South America.
Certification for its stand-alone casino aggregator product allows WA Technology to increase its range of integrated iGaming content supplied to operators in the Brazilian market.
Meeting the necessary requirements for the casino product builds on WA Technology’s strong record in the region, where it already has an established presence and certified platform, with an experienced team of professionals. By making the aggregator a standalone product, the team can provide content to operators who are not already on the WA Technology platform, joining the likes of F12 Bet, which already uses the full turnkey sportsbook, casino and player account management.
IGSA Hosting Technology Conference
The International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) will host a two-day educational conference November 12-13 aimed at providing legislators, regulators and industry decision-makers in-depth information and examples of how technology can be used to help continue to evolve the gaming industry.
Held in Phoenix, Arizona, at the Harrah’s Ak-Chin Hotel and Casino, tickets for the event include a full breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack on both days of the conference and an all-attendee cocktail reception on November 12.
Attendees will benefit from hearing leading technology companies speak about technologies already in use within other industries and the impact they are having. They will learn how those technologies have applicability to the gaming industry and hear from companies on the leading edge of innovation and the technology’s implementation.
Importantly, attendees will hear from legislators and regulators who have been tasked with creating laws and regulations and who are responsible for overseeing the technology’s use.
Table Trac Installs System at Barton’s Club 93
Table Trac, Inc. announced that a new Nevada casino partner is installing the CasinoTrac CMS system, and a longtime customer is upgrading from the classic system to the latest comprehensive technology stack featuring enhanced capabilities for “Loyalty, Bonusing, & Operations.”
Barton’s Club 93 Casino Hotel, under new ownership, GLM Gaming, LLC, as part of a significant property remodel and renovation is upgrading the slot system to CasinoTrac’s high-speed, secure, unified and stable PlayerLINQ network, which drives player engagement through the programmatic, custom SlotSUITE platform while turbocharging efficiency and time on device with SelfPAY. Additionally, the casino is implementing KTMobile for patron connectivity and cardless use, and DataTrac for next-generation loyalty marketing, operations data analytics, and visualizations.
Elsewhere, Border Inn Casino will deploy CasinoTrac’s high-speed PlayerLINQ network, NV Tech Standard 3-compliant accounting, and CTLoyalty for Patron & Club Management, powered by CasinoTrac’s bonusing, auto-tiering, and reflexive rewards functions.
RubyPlay Partners with Hard Rock Bet Casino
RubyPlay, a B2B iGaming development studio, has signed a significant content distribution agreement with Hard Rock Bet Casino, bringing its portfolio of online slot games to one of the top-rated platforms in New Jersey.
The launch has seen a variety of top-performing games go live on Hard Rock Bet Casino in the Garden State, including player favorites Diamond Explosion Patriots, Immortal Ways Diamonds SE, and J Mania Loco Habanero. These titles have been selected to resonate with local audiences while showcasing RubyPlay’s distinctive design and gameplay innovation.
In the weeks following the launch, an additional 10 games will be introduced to the operator’s offering as part of a strategic rollout.
Gaming Arts LLC Names Robert Ziems CEO
Slot supplier Gaming Arts LLC announced the appointment of Robert Ziems as chief executive officer.
Ziems, a gaming industry veteran, brings decades of leadership experience across both privately held companies and multibillion-dollar publicly traded corporations. His most recent role was chief business and legal officer at AGS, where he oversaw strategic legal and business initiatives. Prior to that, Ziems served as president of Aruze Gaming America.
Ziems holds a doctor of jurisprudence from Drake University Law School and an MBA in business administration from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. He is licensed to practice law, further reinforcing his strategic and legal insight in navigating complex regulatory landscapes within the gaming industry.
As CEO, Ziems will lead Gaming Arts’ continued innovation in casino gaming technology, enhance customer engagement, and drive key expansion strategies. His appointment reflects Gaming Arts’ commitment to remaining at the forefront of the gaming industry.
Eclipse Gaming Systems Names Mike Trask Chief Product Officer
Eclipse Gaming Systems announced the appointment of Mike Trask as chief product officer. Trask brings a diverse background and extensive knowledge to lead the next evolution in game development for Eclipse.
Trask is a gaming industry veteran with nearly 15 years in product strategy and marketing. Most recently, he spent nearly a decade at Ainsworth in various roles, including head of studio and vice president of product strategy and marketing.
At Ainsworth, Trask was instrumental in the creation of the successful San Bao & San Fa series of slots that have been top performers in Class III, Class II and historical horse racing markets. Prior to his time at Ainsworth, Trask served in key marketing roles with Scientific Games and Bally Technologies.
Dave Kissel Appointed Combined CEO of Good Giant and Two by Four Building
Good Giant and Two by Four, two private equity-backed advertising agencies that have come together under a new leadership structure owned by Merit Capital Partners and Six Pillars Partners, announced the appointment of Dave Kissel as chief executive officer of the group. Kissel is the first hire for the new ad agency holding group.
In his new role Kissel will enhance and complement an experienced leadership team comprised of Rich Sullivan (CEO of Good Giant) and David Stevenson (CEO of Two by Four). His appointment signals a strategic move to capitalize on the growing influence of independent agency holdings.
Kissel formerly was managing director of DDB Chicago.
In that role, Kissel drove strategic operations, creative excellence, and cultural initiatives for the agency, whose recent new business wins among existing and new clients have given the office significant momentum over the last year.
