Zitro has joined the American Gaming Association, the supplier said. Zitro USA chief executive Derik Mooberry said the membership would allow the company to take part in industry advocacy and policy discussions.
AGA membership gives Zitro a role in US gaming industry advocacy and policy discussions.
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BetMGM and MGM Resorts said they would contribute $320,000 to responsible gambling initiatives during September’s Responsible Gaming Education Month. The money will support research, state problem gambling councils, the 1-800-GAMBLER helpline and the Evive Foundation. The companies also reported that more than 3,000 employees had qualified as GameSense Advisors.
DraftKings is promoting its DraftKings Predictions platform in California and pursuing expansion in Georgia, Texas and Florida, according to the report. The article says prediction-market operators argue their products fall under Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulation rather than state gambling laws, a position disputed by some state regulators. It also reports that the debate has divided the gambling industry.
It was reported that Zitro launched Fantasy at Chamada Girne Hotel & Casino in Northern Cyprus. Zitro said the installation marks its debut in that market.
Zitro has installed its FANTASY cabinet at Bingo Luján in Buenos Aires, where Lion Falls is included. Bingo Luján founder Carlos Gonzalez said the addition matched the venue’s product requirements; Zitro said further installations in Argentina would be announced soon.
Kalshi will provide $2 million over two years to fund the National Council on Problem Gambling’s Financial Trader Health and Safety Initiative. NCPG said the programme will develop education and harm-reduction resources for retail traders, including those using prediction markets; Kalshi will also join a new NCPG membership category.