changes at Yolo Group, Caesars digital wallet

Welcome to the Weekend Report, where iGB looks at the news that you may have missed across the last few days. This week: changes at the top for Yolo Group, Caesars roll outs universal digital wallet in Nevada, and Flutter partners with Leeds Trinity for training scheme.

Yolo Group confirms senior changes

Yolo Group has announced several changes to its management team, including appointing Lara Falzon as CEO of its B2B brands.

Falzon will oversee brands such as the Hub88 aggregation platform and flagship live casino provider Live88. Her remit will also cover Odds88 and OneTouch.

Meanwhile, Yolo Group has named Stephanie Eddy as chief revenue officer of its B2C arm, Yolo Entertainment. Eddy joins after more than a decade with Betway.

In her new role, Eddy will oversee Yolo Entertainment’s commercial performance across key regions and strategic channels.

Caesars rolls out universal digital wallet in Nevada

Caesars Entertainment has launched a new universal digital wallet on its Caesars Sportsbook app in Nevada.

The operator said this upgrade streamlines the wagering experience for sports bettors who visit Nevada. This will allow customers to manage their funds and Caesars Rewards® credits in a single place.

Caesar said the wallet allows access across 19 jurisdictions where Caesars Sportsbook offers mobile sports wagering.

“We’re always looking for ways to make things easier and more seamless for our players,” said Eric Hession, president of Caesars Digital. “The launch of our universal wallet in Nevada is a significant step forward and a long-anticipated enhancement that brings greater convenience and connectivity to our mobile app.”

AGCO amends responsible gambling rules

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has announced changes to responsible gambling requirements for licensees.

As of 11 July, AGCO no longer requires registrar approval for responsible gambling training programs for casino and lottery employees. This applies to its standards for both gaming and lottery.

Training will still be mandatory, regularly updated and based on best practices. Staff must also understand responsible gambling, their role in player protection and how to support those showing signs of gambling harm.

However, AGCO said the changes offer greater flexibility for casino and lottery operators to design and update training.

3 Oaks Gaming pens StarVegas deal

3 Oaks Gaming, an iGaming content distributor, has expanded its presence in Italy by striking a new deal with StarVegas.

Under the agreement, StarVegas will now offer the full range of 3 Oaks Gaming slots to players in the country. This covers titles such as Scarab Boost, Queen of the Sun and Lord Fortune 2.

3 Oaks Gaming is certified and approved in many major markets across Europe. Among its other approved regions are the UK, the Netherlands and Greece.

Yuriy Muratov, chief commercial officer at 3 Oaks Gaming, said: “The StarVegas brand is instantly recognisable in Italy. We’re excited to see our content go live within its online casino lobby.”

Flutter partners with Leeds Trinity University

Flutter Entertainment has agreed to a new training partnership with Leeds Trinity University.

Flutter will support the university with an educational course taking place this September. It will focus on digital skills and aims to attract those over 18 and mature students seeking a new job or a different challenge.

Flutter, which counts Sky Betting & Gaming and Paddy Power among its brands, has one of its largest offices in Leeds.

The free digital skills programme will take place in person from 2-4 September.