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VEGAS RESTAURANT ROUNDUP: Food Network Star Joins Caesars Palace, Mexican Restaurant Standoff

Celebrity chef Esther Choi will open a M?kbar Korean ramen, dumpling and bun house at the Caesars Palace food hall this fall – in the the former Tiger Wok & Ramen space. Choi, a Food Network fave, operates five Korean restaurants in New York City.

Esther Choi, who made Zagat’s “30 Under 30” list in 2015, has appeared on several Food Network shows, including “Bobby’s Triple Threat,” “Throwdown with Michael Symon,” “Chopped,” and “Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend.” (Image: Instagram/Esther Choi)

“M?kbar will offer a diverse menu for both seasoned Korean food enthusiasts and newcomers alike,” according to a Caesars Entertainment press release. “The fast-casual experience will feature classics like Pan-fried Dumplings, Buns, Fried Chicken, Bibimbap and Dumplings in Broth. Guests can choose from an array of rich ramen flavors and multiple rice bowl options.”

Already in the food court are Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay and Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy, to be joined later this year by Rick Bayless’ Tortazo and Buddy V’s Pizzeria by Buddy Valastro.

The owner of the Lindo Michoacan Las Vegas Mexican chain claims that this restaurant, which opened in 2016, uses its trademarks and branding. Michoacán is a state in Mexico. (Image: Michoacán Mexican Gourmet Mexican Restaurant)

Battle for Michoacan

The company behind Lindo Michoacan restaurants – which opened its fourth Las Vegas location in May at Palace Station — is suing the company behind the Michoacán Mexican restaurant in northwest Las Vegas for using its trademarks and branding without permission.

“Lindo Michoacan restaurants have received numerous awards, accolades, and favorable media attention since opening its doors,” claims the lawsuit filed by Lindo Michoacan Inc. against Divina Brands LLC, which seeks compensation for damages, profits made by Divina Brands, and legal fees.

The suit also seeks a court order forcing the company to change its name.

Dining Ins & Outs

Retro, the ’80s and ’90s-themed restaurant from “Top Chef” stars Michael and Bryan Voltaggio that closed on June 29, is reopening as The Cove, as per Vital Vegas.

Public School 702 is out forever. The restaurant, which was decorated like a schoolhouse with shelves of old textbooks, opened along with the Downtown Summerlin outdoor mall almost 10 years ago. A sister location, Public School 310, will continue operating in Culver City, Calif.

Roma Kitchen will open at 10420 S. Decatur Blvd. in Southern Highlights in September. The restaurant is the creation of executive chef Ricardo Romo and hospitality exec Steven Kennedy, the team behind Chef’s Roma Kitchen in Henderson.

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Lucky Player Wins €250,000 SOFTSWISS Prime Network Jackpot

After the SOFTSWISS Jackpot Aggregator launched the progressive Jackpot on the Prime Network in October 2023, the fortunate player finally claimed the winnings on February 7, 2024! The winner of the Jackpot takes the EUR 244,742.34 prize aggregated in the Prime Network Jackpot campaign.

Progressive Jackpot Campaign

The campaign was run by multiple operators that collectively established shared prize pools to pay winnings from such pools rather than by individual operators. Such a design enabled the campaign to offer outstanding rewards and attract a huge number of players. For this reason, the Prime Network Jackpot campaign received online bets of only one euro to see around one million in bets in the prize pool from October 2023 to February 2024.

€244K Jackpot Hit on February 7, 2024

first_softswiss_prime_network_jackpot_strikes_e244kThe first Prime Network Jackpot was seen on February 7, 2024 at the Fastpay Casino platform when a lucky player hit the 244,742.34 euro prize on a game provided by BGaming. When the jackpot amount paid from the network prize pool is compared to winnings from regular non-network progressive jackpots not exceeding 50K euro, it is evident that the network approach brings more benefits to players and operators. Therefore the SOFTSWISS Jackpot Aggregator is set to soon launch its next Prime Network Jackpot campaign as it is becoming a strategic tool for casinos to boost their operations.

Aliaksei Douhin, Head of SOFTSWISS Jackpot Aggregator at SOFTSWISS, commented: “We’re thrilled that the long-awaited win happened during the ICE industry event, an ideal time for the community to connect and share insights. This win provides an additional reason for celebration with our partners.

Following our initial online progressive network jackpot campaign with a starting 100,000 euro prize pool, we’re immediately launching a new one starting at 300,000 euro. This campaign offers substantial rewards for players and facilitates jackpot payouts from the collective prize pool. It serves as an effective marketing strategy to engage and attract users, a pertinent topic for discussion at ICE and, particularly, at our stand.”

Fastpay Casino representative added: “Hosting the inaugural draw of SOFTSWISS’ Prime Network Jackpot campaign has been an honour and a stroke of fortune for us. Among the many participating casinos, ours was privileged to be the first to celebrate a winner in this exciting campaign. It’s particularly symbolic that the win occurred in a game developed exclusively for us by BGaming – Fastpay Bonanza. This event underscores the advantages of collaborative network jackpots and affirms our commitment to providing exceptional gaming experiences. We look forward to hosting more such exciting events, continuing to create winners among our players and our casino community.”

Commenting on the winning campaign, Marina Ostrovtsova, CEO at BGaming said:“It’s gratifying to see players enthusiastically embracing fresh industry initiatives, like the SOFTSWISS Prime Network Jackpot campaign. We’re glad to mark the first winner in BGaming’s game, tailored specifically for Fastpay Casino. We’re thankful to the partners involved. As BGaming continues to create customised games and engaging online casino titles, we eagerly anticipate more SOFTSWISS’ campaigns.” 

Source: “SOFTSWISS Prime Network Jackpot Strikes €244K+”. European Gaming. February 9, 2024.

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Groove Enhances Its Partners Network Through a Deal with 3 Oaks Gaming

groove_plant_more_seeds_with_3_oaks_gaming_2Groove, the famous iGaming casino platform provider and aggregator, joined forces with 3 Oaks Gaming, the renowned iGaming content distributor.

A significant step towards global expansion:

This isn’t the first deal Groove agreed upon recently. The company signed various agreements prior to ICE2024 to strengthen its position in the global market and expand to new markets all over the world.

The newest deal with 3 Oaks Gaming is a great achievement for Groove. The impressive portfolio of 3 Oaks Gaming will be added to the aggregation platform developed by Groove to enhance its value and make it more interesting to its fans. On the other hand, this deal gives 3 Oaks an opportunity to reach new players across various key markets in the world and enhance its position in them.

Among the games that will be included in the offering and available on Groove’s platform are hit releases such as popular Hold and Win releases, as well as Little Farm, 3 Hot Chillies, 777 Coins, and the popular Goddess of Egypt. The offering also includes a hit series of games, such as Sun of Egypt, Aztec Fire, Gold Nuggets, Crystal Scarabs, Lady Fortune, African Spirit Sticky Wilds, and Olaf Viking.

Advanced integration

The games will be available through the integration with GroovePlay. Groove’s popular platform sees more than 100 new games every month in its offering, so the portfolio keeps growing. Currently, more than 15,000 games are available to players, all of them available via one single API.

The company’s partners network consists of more than 100 renowned content partners, including the most recent one with 3 Oaks Gaming, and keeps rapidly expanding. Through these partnerships, Groove focuses on developing and adding new, advanced, and unique products. Among the most popular types of games are slots, online casino games, live casino, poker, and table games. Its offering also includes crash games, sweepstakes, sportsbooks, virtual sports, and lottery.

Sebastian Damian, Managing Director of 3 Oaks Gaming, said: “Through this tie-in with Groove we boost our credentials as a distributor set to expand its footprint across a plethora of operators and jurisdictions thanks to the new partnership. We have ambitious plans to expand globally so we are very excited about this deal as a central pillar of our strategy.”

Yahale Meltzer, COO and co-founder at Groove said: “This partnership with 3 Oaks Gaming underscores our relentless pursuit of expanding our offerings and delivering world-class content to the iGaming community. Our operator network is constantly looking for fresh content, not only in the form of the more than 100 new titles we add every month but also in partner studio diversity where 3 Oaks Gaming has a unique set of player propositions.”

Source:

“Groove plant more seeds with 3 Oaks Gaming”, europeangaming.eu, January 30, 2024.

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1X2 Network Partners with REEVO to Strengthen Its Position in the Industry

The popular B2B platform for content and aggregation solutions, REEVO, partnered with 1X2 Network to present its fantastic portfolio with more than 8.000 different games to the new audience, unlocking new possibilities for further expansion.

Strategic mutually beneficial partnership

1x2-network-integrates-reevos-content-portfolio.1X2 Network is one of the leading content providers and aggregation platforms in the whole iGaming sector. Its vast network of customers will be able to try thrilling REEVO’s content of slot and table games. The strategic partnership established between two industry giants will surely strengthen their positions in the whole iGaming market. The offering is really impressive, and 1×2 Network’s fans will be happy to hear that among the releases that will be included in the offering will be hit games such as Electro Reels, Reel Fortune, as well as Blackjack. On top of that, the most recent release, the long-expected Crown Heist, will be added to the 1X2 Network portfolio.

The name of 1X2 Network is known in the whole industry as a reliable and trusted partner that has a history of successful partnerships with big industry names. The company delivers quality and unique content, followed by fantastic innovative gaming experiences that are provided to its partners and customers. The company’s main mission is to create smooth gaming environments while enhancing the player’s acquisition, retention, and engagement. This is what REEVO wanted to focus on, so it’s not surprising that the two companies decided to partner up.

Petra Maria Poola, Head of Sales at REEVO, said: “We are thrilled to partner with 1X2 Network, and with over two decades of experience, 1X2 Network has earned its reputation as a trusted and reliable partner. At REEVO, we take immense pride in curating a diverse range of engaging, high-performing titles that resonate with players. This partnership with 1X2 Network provides us with a remarkable opportunity to reach a broader audience and showcase our commitment to excellence in iGaming. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration.”

Christopher Loftus, Commercial Director at 1X2 Network, added: “REEVO’s content has been on our radar for some time now, so we’re delighted to make it available via our network and further expand the breadth of high-quality games on the 1X2 Network platform. REEVO offers a fantastic range of graphic-rich iGaming formats that we expect to resonate well with our client base and their players.”

At the moment, REEVO’s portfolio consists of more than 8.000 thrilling games from more than 70 game providers from all around the world. The offering includes slots, table games, and live gaming experiences collected from various third-party suppliers.

According to the company, it is planned to add more than 60 new game providers by the end of the year.

Source: Pal, Hunor, “1X2 Network Integrates REEVO’s Content Portfolio”, EuropeanGaming, October 12, 2023.

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Amazon Prime Sports Betting Network Debuts on Free Streaming Platform

Amazon Prime’s newest streaming channel is a 24/7 sports betting network airing on the Freevee platform.

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The SportsGrid Network studio. SportsGrid Network launched on Amazon Prime’s Freevee streaming platform this week. The network is focused on sports betting and runs 24/7. (Image: SportsGrid)

Amazon Freevee, formerly IMDd TV, was rebranded and debuted under its new identity last April. Amazon acquired IMDb, an online database of credits for movies and television productions, in 1998.

Freevee is a free streaming service featuring movies, television, and original shows. Along with on-demand programming, Freevee offers live entertainment channels.

Freevee’s newest channel comes from SportsGrid, an online website and sports radio network focused on the convergence of sports and gaming. The SportsGrid Network on FreeVee is the world’s first and only FAST (free ad-supported streaming channel) network.

It is an exciting day for the SportsGrid executive team to partner with Amazon Freevee and Prime Video services offering their millions of users access to the best destination source for sports betting news, real-time data, and expert commentary. We look forward to the Amazon partnership to innovate and develop new tools to engage and redefine the sports viewers betting experience,” said Louis Maione, president and co-founder of SportsGrid.

The SportsGrid Network launched Wednesday, February 8. The channel seeks to serve the global sports wagering audience with exclusive programming and real-time coverage of both pregame and in-game sports betting odds and line movements.

Amazon Considering Own Bet

Last December, Amazon revealed that it’s contemplating dipping its toes into the sports betting space with its own standalone app focused on the emerging gaming sector. The goal of the mobile application would be to allow Amazon to better capitalize off of its sports rights, which are highlighted by the company’s NFL “Thursday Night Football” package.

Amazon Prime is the exclusive broadcaster of “TNF” through the 2033 season. There was a bit of a learning curve for consumers this past season, however, as ratings for the Thursday games were down 15% in 2022 — or about two million fewer viewers per game. Since Amazon Prime is a subscription service, the NFL requires that Amazon allow the games to air on broadcast networks in the local markets of the teams playing.

Amazon’s “TNF” declines outpaced the league’s weekend and Monday Night Football games, which also experienced year-over-year ratings losses. The NFL’s 272 regular-season games averaged 16.7 million viewers across television and digital platforms — about 3% lower than in 2021. Despite the slight setback, NFL ratings were the third-highest since 2016 in 2022.

Along with “TNF,” Prime also has rights to Premier League soccer and some New York Yankees games.

DraftKings Partnership

Integrating its own sports betting product could help Amazon Prime increase its “TNF” audience. Amazon is paying the NFL $13 billion over 11 years to serve as the exclusive home to “TNF.”

In September, Amazon announced DraftKings as an official sponsor of the weekly games. DraftKings odds were integrated into the weekly kickoff games.

This Sunday is Super Bowl LVII between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. The Eagles are slightly favored, and Amazon’s Alexa believes a bet on Philly is a good one.

When prompted to predict an outcome, Alexa is currently telling users, “This game is going to come down to one thing: defense. My prediction? The Eagles and their defense are going to soar to their second Super Bowl win. Fly Eagles Fly!”

The Eagles last won the Super Bowl in 2017 with a 41-33 win over Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.

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