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A neutrality agreement has been signed by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and Bally’s Black Hawk, guaranteeing “a fair and direct path” to union representation.
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is one of the largest unions in Northern America, with it having first started in 1903 as the result of a merger between two associations. Now, workers of all different occupations, both professional and non-professional in either the private or public sector, are represented by the union.

In a major win for the gaming industry, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and Bally’s have reached a landmark neutrality agreement, guaranteeing a fair and direct path to Teamsters representation through card check for a wide variety of casino workers.
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In this new announcement, it has been revealed that card check for these casino workers is now a possibility. Under the new card check process, Bally’s Black Hawk workers will be able to choose union representation with the Teamsters by signing authorization cards.
Once a majority of workers in a given unit sign cards, Bally’s will automatically recognize the group as Teamsters.
Bally’s Colorado workers to become latest in Teamsters union
“The Teamsters Union and Bally’s Black Hawk have come together on an agreement that puts working people first. This is how you raise standards across an entire industry — by giving workers the freedom to unionize without fear,” said Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien.
“Bally’s workers are the heart and soul of the company. Now they’ll have the ability to secure the protection, strength, and long-term benefits that come with being Teamsters as they continue to ensure Bally’s remains successful for generations to come.”
Bally’s Black Hawk comprises three casino properties in the city of Black Hawk in Colorado, with the casinos being in the north, west and east of the city. Meanwhile, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters already represents 1.3 million people in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico.
“Our people are at the heart of everything we do,” said Soo Kim, Chairman of Bally’s Corporation. “This agreement reflects our commitment to listening, learning, and working together with the Teamsters to support our employees and the communities where we live and operate.”
Featured Image: Credit to Bally’s Black Hawk Casino Facebook photo
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Playtech have recently announced an expansion with long-term partners SkillOnNet to become the exclusive bingo provider for the operator in both the UK and Mexico.
A new brand called Zingo Bingo will be launched, while flagship names such as PlayOjo and PlayUZU will also be included in the exclusive deal.
This long-standing partnership, which dates back to 2021, is going from strength to strength with SkillOnNet successfully launching its bingo offerings on the new bingo platform by Playtech.
Both companies are now working in unison to not only improve player engagement across their bingo brands, but to further deepen their collaboration over the coming years.
“We’re pleased and excited to welcome SkillOnNet to the Playtech Bingo Network,” Said Marat Koss, Playtech’s Chief Interactive Gaming Officer.
“Their decision to migrate their iconic brands like PlayOjo to our new Next-Gen iBingo platform is a strong validation of our technology and long-term Bingo strategy. We look forward to continuing our close collaboration with the SkillOnNet team as we build on our shared success and drive further growth across key markets.”
SkillOnNet’s Head of Bingo, Malcolm Farrimond, added: “We are delighted to partner with Playtech Bingo as we bring PlayOjo, PlayUZU, and our new Zingo Bingo brand to their platform.
“To mark the launch of the new PlayOjo bingo, we will produce a large scale ATL and digital marketing campaign, including strategic TV sponsorship deals. The strength of Playtech’s technology, combined with the scale of its Bingo network, makes them the ideal partner to support our growth. We’re confident this collaboration will deliver great value to our players and look forward to building a strong, long-term relationship.”
Playtech have been busy throughout 2025
ProgressPlay also partnered with Playtech, rolling out its bingo platform across more than 120 UK gambling sites in April. This expansion, alongside SkillOnNet, is just one of the many deals Playtech have conducted this year.
In January, the company partnered with Nederlandse Loterij, before announcing a new deal to provide bingo games to BV Group and their brands BetVictor and Heart Bingo. However, it offloaded Happybet in May, the German brand of Playtech, transferring it to pferdewetten.de, a Frankfurt-based operator in the gambling industry.
In September, the company began to roll out retail sports betting across the MSC Cruises fleet after a partnership was forged earlier in 2025.
Customers are now able to make use of Playtech’s sports betting solutions, with MSC Cruises being the third largest cruise line in the world, enhancing Playtech’s growing stature in the industry.
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