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Online Casino and Slots Rule at Female-Focused Betty Gaming
At Betty Gaming, slots are Queen. So the New York-based operator drove that point home with the launch of its slots-only online casino in Ontario, Canada, in February. According to Co-founder and CEO Justin Park, Betty’s unique take is the company’s way of serving a market traditionally underserved by online operators: women. Park shared that […]
White Hat Studios Expands Its US Presence Through a Partnership With BetPARX Casino
BetParx Casino players will soon be able to play games by White Hat Studios in Michigan, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The two companies announced a partnership for BetParx to offer slots like Ted, The Goonies, and Almighty Buffalo Megaways, recently recognized at the Eilers & Krejcik Slot Awards. As well as slots, BetParx will offer […]
Fox Bet to Shut Down as Fox Sports Backs Out of Joint Venture
Flutter has announced that Fox Bet has stopped taking bets and will shut down entirely by the end of August, making it the latest casualty of a challenging US sports betting market. The news does not come as a surprise. Last year, I predicted that this would be likely in the wake of arbitration between Flutter and […]
Playtech Live Q&A With Bonus: CEO Edo Haitin on Online Casino Live Dealer Plans
Playtech Live is starting to take US market share from US online casino live dealer heavyweight Evolution. Playtech Live CEO Edo Haitin talked to Bonus on July 27 about the brand’s plans. Haitin told Bonus yesterday that American online casino gamblers can expect to see more innovation from Playtech Live. A recent example of that […]
Aristocrat Unveils NFL Super Bowl Jackpots, First of Six Pro Football Slots
Aristocrat Leisure has unveiled its NFL Super Bowl Jackpots slot machine, the first product stemming from the company’s partnership with the NFL. The slots will land on casino floors in time for the start of the NFL season in September. Aristocrat struck its multi-year global licensing partnership with the NFL in 2021 and expects to […]
Why Do Operators of Video Gaming Terminals Have Such Influence in Illinois?
Video gaming terminals (VGTs) are a major industry in Illinois and influence much of what’s happening with gambling in the state. Illinois has about 45,000 terminals, far more than any other state. The terminals are located in about 8,200 locations, which include restaurants, bars, and truck stops. VGTs are similar to casino slots, but available […]
Golden Nugget Online Gaming Gains Pennsylvania License
Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG) will be the next online casino in the Keystone State now that the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) unanimously approved granting it a license on July 26. GNOG will offer online slots and table games once it launches. That should happen within weeks, considering the license was the operator’s last […]
Can PlayStar Casino Become a Factor in US iGaming With Glitnor Group’s Support?
European gaming company Glitnor Group has acquired a 37.5% stake in the emerging New Jersey online casino PlayStar. This acquisition is made through Glitnor Ventures, an investment division of Glitnor Group, which operates international brands such as Swintt, LuckyCasino, and HappyCasino. Glitnor Group cofounder Jörgen Nordlund said that the company aims to identify promising talent […]
US Online Casinos Win $3.1B in H1, May Approach $6.5B Full-Year Forecast for 2023
The six states with legal online casinos produced a total of $3.14 billion in gross gaming revenue from iGaming in the first half of 2023, putting them roughly on track for the $6.5 billion annual total forecasted by Bonus coming into the year. The industry got off to a slow start to the year in January, but recent months have been […]
Jackpocket Partners With Circle K to Offer Lottery Courier Services in Massachusetts
Lottery courier app Jackpocket is now live in Massachusetts in partnership with convenience store chain Circle K. Massachusetts residents can now play the lottery from home or on the go using the Jackpocket app. Jackpocket is offering new players a free $2 lottery ticket by using the code “HEYMASS” during checkout to celebrate the launch. […]