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New York took less than a month to shatter the all-time US monthly record for a legal sports betting handle.According to figures released on February 4 by the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) consumers staked a total of US$1.63 billion during the first 23 days of legal online wagering in…

Within mere days of the announcement last week that Ontario’s long-awaited regulated online gambling and sports betting market would officially open on April 4, predicted major players in the market are confirming their licensing.Beginning on that date, private gaming operators that have…

PointsBet Canada has announced that it has been approved by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) to operate as a licensed iGaming provider and sportsbook in the province's new regulated market.Noting that PointsBet has remained fully committed to building "a Canadian sportsbook,…

The AGEM Index declined by 45.71 points to 925.87 in January 2022, marking a 4.7 per cent decrease from December 2021.Compared to one year ago, the index increased by 229.80 points for an annual growth rate of 33.0 per cent.In the latest period, nine of the AGEM Index companies reported…

Aristocrat's publicized and drawn-out attempted acquisition of Playtech has collapsed as the latter's shareholders this week rejected the takeover.Playtech shareholders convened on February 2 to review Aristocrat’s recommended £6.80 (C$11.71) per-share cash offer.An approval rate of 75 per…

PointsBet Canada has been named as Alpine Canada Alpin's official sportsbook as part of a new partnership between the two organizations.Alpine Canada is home to the national alpine, para-alpine, and ski cross teams and recently celebrated its 100th anniversary.The multi-year agreement…

Gambling.com Group has furthered its North American growth strategy with the acquisition of NDC Media, the publisher of BonusFinder, for around C$88 million. The company said in a release it anticipates an accelerated rate of expansion across the U.S., as well as becoming “strategically positioned”…

International Game Technology (IGT) is deepening its partnership with Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries (MBLL) with a five-year central systems contract extension.A news release states that the collaboration over the next five years will see IGT deliver an enhanced version of its INTELLIGEN video…

Vancouver-based betting and gaming company FansUnite has launched the online betting platform of its white-label partner, Money Line Sports, on its Chameleon Platform.Money Line Sports is an Ontario-based SaaS technology company focused on developing licensed, digital streaming content and tools…

NeoPollard Interactive (NPi) has collaborated with Aspire Global’s subsidiary, Pariplay, to roll out the brand's new digital gaming content to Alberta, Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis' (AGLC) PlayAlberta platform.Enhancing its presence within Canada, the deal will see Pariplay supply the only…