Digital e-instants supplier Instant Win Gaming (IWG) has launched its linked progressive jackpots functionality with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC).Sales from separate e-instant games will now contribute to a set of…

Endeavor Group Holdings is acquiring Scientific Games' sports betting unit OpenBet for US$1.2 billion in cash and stock, Scientific Games has announced in a news release.Endeavor, the owner of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, said…

The new CEO of Great Canadian Gaming, Tony Rodio, has said the company's acquisition by funds affiliated with Apollo Global Management can help the operator capitalize on the size of the opportunity available in Canada and particularly…

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) has been selected as the operator of the province's regulated online gaming and sports betting offerings, the authority confirmed in a press release.The Federation of Sovereign…

London-listed betting and gaming operator Entain has confirmed it has received an improved acquisition offer from DraftKings.A report from CNBC has suggested the offer is in excess of US$20bn but Entain’s board said in a statement only…

Great Canadian Gaming Corporation has announced in a press release that its acquisition by an affiliate of funds managed by Apollo Global Management has been completed as of September 22.According to the previously announced terms of…

Betting and gaming operator PointsBet has hired Dale Fallon as senior director of product for its Canadian operations.Fallon joins PointsBet from Canadian sports media giant Rogers Sportsnet, where he was responsible for product…

Two IGT leaders were among the women recently recognized in the 2021 Women in Gaming Diversity Awards.The annual awards program, now in its 11th year, rewards and recognizes individuals and organizations for outstanding devotion to…

Scientific Games has announced in a press release the appointment of Connie James as its new chief financial officer, as well as executive vice president and corporate secretary.James had served as chief financial officer of Scientific…

Recognizing the need for enhanced responsible gambling tools as Canada continues its iGaming and sports betting expansion and with casinos open again across the country, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) has…