Welcome to the Weekend Report, where iGB looks at the news that you may have missed across the last few days. This week: poll suggests Las Vegas is “too expensive” for tourists, Betano extends with Sporting CP and Incentive Games secures UK entry with Jumpman Gaming.
Las Vegas ‘too expensive’ for tourists
The US gambling haven of Las Vegas is becoming “too expensive” for tourists, according to a new poll.
Some 87.9% of over 15,000 respondents said the Nevada city is not affordable for tourists. In contrast, just 6.6% said it was not too expensive, while 5.5% were undecided.
Conducted by Las Vegas Locally, the poll, published on X, also drew comments suggesting the problem is deeper than simple affordability for tourists. Several comments said locals can also no longer afford to visit the famous Strip.
Concerns raised included minimum bets of $25 on tables, the price of food and drinks and rising hotel room costs.
Betano scores extension with Sporting CP
Betano has signed an extension to its partnership with Portuguese football club Sporting CP.
The new deal runs for four years, through to the end of the 2028-29 season. Betano, a brand of Kaizen Gaming, will remain the club’s premium sponsor and work with Sporting on various activations and initiatives.
The agreement covers Sporting’s A and B teams. Betano branding will continue to appear on the front of Sporting playing jerseys.
“We are delighted to extend our partnership with Sporting Clube de Portugal,” Kaizen Chief Commercial Officer Julio Iglesias said. “Over the years, we have built a solid relationship based on trust and shared ambition.”
Gaming Corps doubles monthly production with expanded agreement
Gaming Corps is to double its monthly game output under an expanded deal with an unnamed operator.
The widened remote game server (RGS) agreement is effective immediately. Gaming Corps said the partnership is with a “a major global iGaming group” and will deliver two new titles per month.
Swedish-based Gaming Corps added that the partnership forms part of its broader strategic partnership with major shareholder Denwena Limited. This, it added, has led to increased production demands for original content.
Gaming Corps CEO Juha Kauppinen said: “Our close collaboration with Denwena gives us the opportunity to write completely new chapters in our journey.”
CT Interactive eyes Argentina with Ondiss deal
CT Interactive has announced a strategic partnership with Argentine online casino platform provider Ondiss.
CT Interactive’s titles have been integrated into the Ondiss platform. This will expand the company’s reach within the regulated iGaming market in Argentina.
The deal builds on an existing retail relationship with Ondiss, covering the Casino & Hotel Casino Magic in Neuquén.
“Partnering with Ondiss marks a pivotal step in our Latin America strategy,” CT Interactive Chief Operating Officer Martin Ivanov said. “This collaboration allows us to strengthen our footprint in one of the most promising markets in the region.”
Incentive Games enters UK with Jumpman Gaming
Incentive Games is to launch real-money content in the UK through a link-up with Jumpman Gaming.
The deal will see content from the provider’s Incentive Studios division added to Jumpman-owned platforms. Jumpman operates a number of online casino and bingo sites.
The announcement comes after Incentive Games secured a licence from Britain’s Gambling Commission in March this year.
Ahmed Baker, chief commercial officer at Incentive Games, said: “We’re thrilled to partner with Jumpman Gaming as our first UK operator, marking a major step forward in Incentive Games’ real-money expansion. Their reach and unique white-label model give us access to a wide network of brands, making this a powerful launchpad.”
This week, the Weekend Report looks at Las Vegas prices, Betano and Gaming Corps.