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The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) has received congratulations from leading provider of gambling products and services, Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS). The agency’s total Fiscal Year 2018 sales saw a swell of 5.8 percent from the same time last year, with sales exceeding $2.043 billion.

According to the official press release (pdf)…

A historic year, the Maryland Lottery surpassed annual sales of $2 billion for the first time. The Lottery’s record-breaking year of profits saw contributions totaling $575.6 million go to support good causes in the Mid-Atlantic state including education, public safety and health, the environment, veterans’ organizations, the horse racing industry in the state and more.

Driving value and profit:

The Las Vegas-based company went “live” in April with the Maryland Lottery’s brand-new, advanced gaming system, providing service to the Lottery and its network of upwards of 4,500 retailers. Under the terms of an eight-year contract with the MLGCA, Scientific Games is providing a cutting-edge portfolio of interactive games, draw and monitor games and an array of advanced technologies to drive profit and value for the Lottery.

Included is its SciTrak™ instant game management system, as well as its gem | Intelligence and gem | Retailer™ suite of real-time retail and business intelligence. SciTrak is used by the top yielding global lotteries as it integrates game, system and market data to ensure that retailers are sent the proper inventory.  The gem | Suite, meanwhile, helps the sales team of the Maryland Lottery make improvements to productivity and merchandising and increase sales of new instant games.

Best-ever sales record:

Only behind Keno in world sales of monitor games, virtual horse-racing game, Racetrax, also realized a best-ever sales record of $192.6 million. Maryland players were awarded a record $1.247 billion in prizes, an increase of 4.2 percent from Fiscal Year 2017, with the state’s Lottery retailers being paid a record $153.7 million in commissions. Additionally, the Lottery also beat its previous fiscal year record for scratch-off/instant game sales with $750.9 million.

Gordon Medencia (pictured headline), Gaming Director for the Maryland Lottery, said…

“We value our partnership with Scientific Games. With SG’s new system in place, we believe our players will not only appreciate the fun and excitement of the games, but also the convenience that the new technology brings. I am confident that, together, we can help drive Lottery profits, which will benefit the good causes of the state.”

Sales per capita:

La Fleur’s Almanac, a trade lottery publication, currently ranks the Maryland Lottery as No. 5 in the world for numbers game sales per capita, as well as one of the Top 15 lotteries in the world for total sales per capita. Via Scientific, the Lottery is provided with instant games, systems, licensed properties and the popular loyalty program, My Lottery Rewards.

Group Chief Executive, Lottery, Scientific Games, Jim Kennedy, congratulated the MLGCA on their record-breaking year, saying…

It’s exciting to see our customer achieve record-breaking results while we migrated them to our latest platforms and products. Scientific Games has invested in innovative products, games, technology and analytics to both entertain players and increase the Lottery’s profits. We take great pride in the growth and successes of our lottery customers and their contributions to important causes in their states.”

Since its inception in 1973, more than $25.6 billion in prizes has been awarded to Lottery players by Maryland Lottery and Gaming and more than $16 billion in Lottery revenue has been awarded to the State of Maryland, according to La Fleur’s.

Installation of the final beam of the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino’s $40 million expansion is being prepared by construction crews on the corner of Perry Street and Michigan Avenue in downtown Buffalo this week. The Seneca Nation of New York will be joined by Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown and leaders of the casino company this afternoon for a ceremonial “topping-off,” as the steel frame of the building reaches its apex, according to The Buffalo News.

On January 14, leaders from the Seneca Nation and Seneca Gaming Corporation, joined representatives from the business and construction communities, elected officials, and others in kicking off the project with an official groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a 28,500-square-foot addition. The expansion will increase the existing casino by more than 42 percent to 95,500-square-feet on the South Park Avenue side of the complex, and feature additional retail, restaurant, and gaming space.

More specifically, the expansion includes increasing the casino’s existing slot machine count by 360, bringing the total to 1,200 machines, and adding 10 more table games, giving it a total of 32. An expanded non-smoking area will be added, as well as a high-limit room for slots and table games. A small performance stage will be installed by crews at Stixx Sports Bar for live entertainment. Changes will also be made to the Buffalo Savors Grill, as well as banquet space, additional retail space, and a version of the Western Door Steakhouse restaurant located on the second floor with indoor and outdoor seating.

The decision to expand was officially approved last summer by the Seneca Nation Council and represents Seneca Gaming’s latest series of investments made in its three local casino resort operations. More than 3 million customers visit the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino annually. All totaled, more than 10 million patrons visit the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino, Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, and Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino each year.

Last month, representatives from the Seneca Gaming Corp. announced that both Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino in Salamanca and the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls received Four Diamond Awards from AAA. Since 2006, the 26-story, 604-room Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel has received the award every year. The Four Diamond rating has been awarded to Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino each year since 2009.

Expected to be completed in spring 2017,  the expansion will add approximately 300 new jobs when finished, bringing the employee base to about 800.

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Stakelogic, the Malta-based content provider, has stipulated the very first deal with Dutch operator, Betnation, set in motion by aggregator partner, Oryx Gaming. The parties agreed upon the supply of the full range of Stakelogic online slots and live dealer content to the Netherlands-based operator.

The deal will enable the Dutch operator’s players to access the provider’s content, including its popular fruit-themed titles. These classics have been very popular in Netherlands, a likely factor in the decision to sign with the Maltese content provider. Stakelogic will also deliver enhanced slots, equipped with big bonus features like wilds, respins, and free spins.

Pushing the boundaries:

Stakelogic produces blockbuster titles with attractive design, thrilling sounds, and exciting features. The supply to the Dutch market is another demonstration of the developer’s proven formula for success. According to the brand, its focus on innovation is what makes it a leading choice among players. Its portfolio showcases exceptionally smart mechanics, allowing players to enjoy an avail of different slot feature combinations.

The developer is committed to creating highly authentic state-of-the art online slots offered to worldwide players. Its portfolio includes some of the most popular modern slots titles like El Cowboy Megaways, Hola Frutas, and Wild Moon Saloon. The provider’s mission to push the boundaries has now been spotted by Betnation, as it enters the picture.

Exciting opportunities for players:

“Betnation needs no introduction,” said Stakelogic’s Sales Manager, Neil Tanti. ”It is a power player operator, and we are thrilled to see our classic slots, video slots, and live dealer games land in its game lobby and for Dutch players to experience the insane excitement our content offers.”

He added: ”Our portfolio of games offers quality and variety in equal measure, with many of our games topping the charts in markets around the world. They will now shake up Betnation’s game offering, allowing the operator to deliver a superior player experience.”

Betnation representative is also thrilled with the opportunities emerging on the digital horizon. Robert T. Schouten, Director of Smart Gaming B.V., concluded: “We have long been fans of Stakelogic’s work and we are delighted to have added its slots and live dealer games to our offering for our Dutch players. Its content really is next-level entertainment and will undoubtedly be a big hit with our players.”

After just days ago signing a landmark content agreement with casino software provider, SkillOnNet, Malta-based multi-product content provider, Pragmatic Play, has announced the launch of its latest title, John Hunter and The Aztec Treasure.

A further expansion of its portfolio, the new 5×6 slot sees the return of the adventurous hero from the wildly popular Da Vinci’s Treasure, as the dashing John Hunter uncovers the secrets of the Aztec civilization as he navigates the reels.

“We are delighted to release our newest John Hunter adventure”

According to the official press release…

…the variable pay ways video slot is set deep in the dangerous jungle and is there that the Indiana Jones-esque Hunter battles the deadly inhabitants that protect the ancient temple.

Random win multiplier:

If our lead character finds three or more Aztec amulets among the reels’ black panthers, cards J, Q, K & A, Toucan, serpent, cowboy hat, lasso and torch, the extra spins mode is triggered. When that happens, our hero is transported to a ‘gold-drenched version of reality’ that once existed in the heart of the former Aztec world, while the reels expand and lead to higher wins by way of a random win multiplier.

“John Hunter and the Aztec Treasure contains a thrilling bonus round”

Supporting the game’s title is an immersive presentation featuring a moving backdrop complete with detailed ruins, both of which are further complemented by an engaging soundtrack.

Commenting on the new online slot, Chief Business Development Officer for Pragmatic Play, Yossi Barzely, said…

“We are delighted to release our newest John Hunter adventure, where everyone’s favourite hero battles through the jungle to gain untold riches.

“John Hunter and the Aztec Treasure contains a thrilling bonus round, and with its huge win potential we look forward to players getting their hands on ancient trinkets.”

Award-winning portfolio:

The Maltese developer’s new launch is the latest addition to its popular library of games and follows the release of the treasure-filled, Pirate Gold, in May, that joins top-performing titles such as Mustang Gold, Da Vinci’s Treasure, and the highly-rated howler, Wolf Gold.

Strategic signings:

In addition to the previously mentioned deal that sees the company significantly increase its presence in a number of regulated markets through SkillOnNet, including the UK, Denmark, Sweden, Schleswig Holstein, Spain and Portugal…

…in a move that has expanded its Latin American footprint, Pragmatic also recently inked content supply deals with Colombian operator Wplay.co., and has taken its pioneering live casino portfolio live with international online betting company, Parimatch.

Pragmatic’s entire portfolio of live casino games, scratchcards, bingo, and video slots is available to all of its operator partners by way of a single API.

A lucky online casino player in Sweden is celebrating this week after taking home €7,832,262 ($8,833,383) in cash courtesy of the progressive jackpot tied to the Joker Millions video slot from developer, Yggdrasil Gaming Limited.

Mobile pay-day:

The Malta-based firm used an official press release to detail that the life-changing sum was won late on Friday evening after the aficionado used their mobile phone to wager some €0.48 ($0.55) on the five-reel and 25-line title via the LeoVegas.com domain from Swedish online casino operator, LeoVegas AB.

Record-setting windfall:

Fredrik Elmqvist, Chief Executive Officer for Yggdrasil Gaming Limited, declared that the progressive jackpot attached to its Joker Millions game has been awarding players with cash prizes since 2015 before explaining that the most recent windfall represents the attraction’s largest ever payout.

Elmqvist’s statement read…

“We are thrilled to see a player win such a life-changing sum of money, especially this close to Christmas and while playing one of our slot games on mobile. Joker Millions is our first progressive slot and it is beloved by both operators and players. With more operators continuing to join the Yggdrasil Gaming Limited network, the jackpot will be building up again quickly.”

Prizes a-plenty:

Yggdrasil Gaming Limited is a subsidiary of Swedish online casino giant, Cherry AB, which is responsible for over a dozen domains including SunnyPlayer.com, SveaCasino.com and CherryCasino.com, with the firm stating that its network of global progressive jackpots has so far awarded video slot aficionados with approximately €26.9 million ($30.3 million) in cash.

Operator is ‘really happy’:

For his part, James Ford from Stockholm-headquartered LeoVegas AB, proclaimed that progressive jackpots ‘always create excitement’ and that the operator had ‘been keeping a close eye on this one’ excitedly waiting for it to be hit.

Ford’s statement read…

“What a record win. We’re really happy it was triggered at LeoVegas.com and pass huge congratulations on to our lucky player.”