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New Jersey has become the first U.S. state to generate more than US$1 billion in sports betting in a single month by taking in US$1.01bn in wagers in September. That total broke the U.S. record of US$996.3 million that New Jersey had set in December 2020. September’s volume was up 35.1 per cent…

Online gambling company Playtech has agreed to a £2.7 billion ($4.6 billion, US$3.7 billion) takeover by Australian gaming and slots manufacturer Aristocrat, reports BNN Bloomberg and others. Aristocrat says the acquisition, which the companies expect to be completed in the second quarter of 2022…

Just as happened the other way around in August when Canada began to allow visitors from the U.S., casinos in northern U.S. states are eagerly awaiting the return of Canadian visitors and staff. COVID-19 has halted the flow of visitors in the traditionally busy time of Fall in northern U.S.…

Online casino and sports betting giant Rush Street Interactive (RSI) has made its debut in the Canadian market with the launch of its social gaming platform, CASINO4FUN, in the province of Ontario. The free-to-play online casino and sportsbook is available now on all mobile devices, tablets,…

Ontario Lottery and Gaming is adding 12 new digital casino games from Everi Digital to its platform, OLG.ca, over the next few months. An Everi press release states the titles will include games that recall classic three-reel mechanical slot machines. “OLG is constantly exploring opportunities…

PointsBet Canada has signed a five-year exclusive partnership with curling governing body Curling Canada, that will grant PointsBet exclusive marketing rights for both sports betting and online casino games across all of Curling Canada’s broadcast and digital properties. PointsBet will also…

DraftKings has signed on to become an official sports betting, daily fantasy sports (DFS), and iGaming partner of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the U.S. A press release confirms that the deal will also see DratfKings reach an agreement with Turner Sports, including Bleacher Report, to be…

NorthStar Gaming has named Michael Moskowitz, former Chairman and CEO of Panasonic North America, as Chief Executive Officer and founding partner. A press release notes NorthStar is intending to operate in the regulated Ontario online gaming market with a made-in-Ontario product for casino and…

Wondr Gaming, a publicly traded entertainment company on the Canadian Securities Exchange, on October 12 launched what it calls the first comprehensive loyalty and rewards platform in the gaming/NFT space. WondrRewards.com is the result of partnerships with several organizations in the gaming,…

At this months Global Gaming Expo 2021 in Las Vegas, Gasser Chair Company launched two new gaming series. The new chairs, called the Chaney and Newport, were both designed to provide a plush long-lasting sit, while also adding beauty to the casino floor. “Both of the units were driven by…