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Betsson launches sportsbook in Colorado

Stockholm-listed gaming operator Betsson has launched its Betsafe-branded online sportsbook in Colorado through a partnership with Dostal Alley Casino. 

The Betsafe launch marks Betsson's entry into the United States and will serve to showcase the company's proprietary, US-adapted sportsbook for new and existing operators in the market.

To further its B2B ambitions, [...]

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Scientific Games extends Mattel lottery licensing contract

Leading lottery supplier Scientific Games has extended its licensing agreement with toy maker Mattel to continue developing games based on popular Mattel brands.

The three-year contract extension allows Scientific Games to continue delivering Mattel titles to lottery operators, with the current portfolio of Mattel branded games including Magic 8 Ball, Rock [...]

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fuboTV

fuboTV names Henry Ahn as chief business officer

New York-listed fuboTV has appointed Henry Ahn to the newly-created role of chief business officer. 

Ahn will assume his new role in early April and will report directly to co-founder and CEO David Gandler, having served on the board of directors of fuboTV since July 2020.

He will be responsible for fuboTV’s [...]

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World Series of Poker goes live in Michigan

Caesars Entertainment's World Series of Poker (WSOP) has gone live in Michigan's regulated iGaming market. 

WSOP.com features live-action games from No Limit Hold'em to Pot Limit Omaha, as well as a full slate of daily tournaments, exclusive 2022 WSOP satellites to gold bracelet events in Las Vegas, and the popular BLAST Poker format.

The [...]

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White Hat Studios signs US content deal with BetMGM

iGaming supplier White Hat Studios has signed a content deal with online casino operator BetMGM in the United States.

White Hat Studios will supply slots, jackpot slots, and RNG table games to BetMGM players in the regulated markets of New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

“We are delighted at the incredibly [...]

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Rhode Island sportsbook wagers grow to $42.1m in February

Rhode Island’s regulated sports betting market continued to grow in February 2022 as total handle increased to $42.1m.

This marked a 23 per cent improvement compared to the same month last year but was 28 per cent lower than the previous month.

Rhode Island Sports Betting: February 2022 (US$)

Retail sports wagers at [...]

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Red Tiger agrees first Canadian lottery deal with Loto-Québec

Loto-Québec has signed a deal that will see it become the first Canadian lottery to offer games from Evolution-owned games studio Red Tiger.

The agreement will see Loto-Québec expand its Espacejeux.com offering with Red Tiger slots including Piggy Riches Megaways, Gonzo’s Quest Megaways, Primate King and Cash Volt. 

Loto-Québec will also gain access to [...]

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Harold Mays confirmed as permanent Illinois Lottery director

The Illinois Lottery has appointed Harold Mays as its new permanent director after more than three years under his leadership as acting director.

Mays joined the Illinois Lottery in January 2013 as chief of operations and technology and took over as acting director in July 2018, with the State Senate confirming [...]

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Toronto, Ontario

Light & Wonder receives iGaming supplier license in Ontario  

New York-listed casino supplier Light & Wonder has been granted a supplier license by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). 

The approval allows the company to provide its broad portfolio of games and supporting marketing tools to operators in the regulated Ontario iGaming market when it opens on April 4.

Ontario-licensed [...]

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Unibet

Kindred secures approval to launch Unibet in Ontario

Stockholm-listed betting and gaming operator Kindred Group is set to expand its North American footprint after receiving an iGaming license in the Canadian province of Ontario. 

The province is expected to be one of the largest regulated markets in North America when it opens on April 4.

"This is an exciting day [...]

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DraftKings

DraftKings opens new retail sportsbooks in Illinois and Louisiana

DraftKings will unveil its new permanent retail sportsbook in Illinois this week, just days after opening a new temporary retail sportsbook in Louisiana.

DraftKings at Casino Queen in Illinois will open on Tuesday, with the 6,000 square foot sportsbook offering 38 betting kiosks and five betting windows, alongside dozens of high-definition [...]

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fuboTV

fuboTV brings in former NFL executive to strengthen board of directors

New York-listed fuboTV has strengthened its board of directors with the appointment of Chicago Red Stars owner and former NFL executive Julie Haddon.

Haddon brings a wealth of experience to the live streaming provider and sports betting operator, having previously served as senior vice president of global brand and consumer marketing [...]

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