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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – December 21-27

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Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! It was again an eventful week in the USA, despite the still-active virus attack.

Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news, new partnerships and new acquisitions. Read on and get updated.

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Further to the announcement on December 18 from the Ontario provincial government that certain businesses in certain regions, such as casinos and race tracks, will be restricted further operationally, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation has suspended gaming operations at Elements Casino Brantford and racing operations at Flamboro Downs from December 20.

Israel-based mobile gaming giant Playtika Holding Corp has filed for an initial public offering (IPO), disclosing shrinking profit on increased revenue this year. The company in its filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission listed the size of the offering as $100 million.

Landcadia has amended the purchase agreement relating to its merger with Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG). The amendment was made after Landcadia failed to obtain enough shareholder votes in favour of the merger in a virtual meeting. While around 99.8% of those attending the meeting voted in favour, they represented just 40.5% of total shareholders as many did not attend. Landcadia’s policy required that at least 50% of all outstanding shares vote in favour. The purchase agreement has now been amended to allow the merger to be approved with more than 50% of votes cast at a particular meeting.

HeadsUp Entertainment has announced its strategic plan to enter the regulated sports betting market in Canada. Last month, the Canadian federal government introduced a bill (C-218) to the House of Commons that, if passed by both House and Senate, would legalise single-game sports wagering within the country’s 10 provinces and three territories. It is anticipated that this bill will pass in the spring of 2021 and HeadsUp is positioned to be a major player in the sector.

Casinos in New Orleans have reported $32.3 million in winnings this November. This shows a decline of 36.5% when compared to $50.8 million in November 2019. Harrah’s New Orleans reported winning $26.1 million in November 2019. Gaming revenue at the resort this November was $14.7 million, a falloff of 43.5%. Harrah’s recently announced an upcoming name change to Caesars New Orleans and a $325 million renovation. Gaming revenue at the three riverboat casinos in New Orleans saw a 29.3% drop in the November month-to-month comparison. Casino winnings went from $20.8 million in November 2019 to $14.7 million this November.

New Partnerships

BetMakers Technology Group’s wholly-owned subsidiaries BetMakers DNA Pty Ltd and Managed Trading Services Pty Ltd have signed fixed odds and global distribution deals with Supreme Ventures’ wholly-owned subsidiaries Prime Sports Jamaica Limited and Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Ltd.

CT Gaming Interactive has further expanded its presence in the Mexican iGaming market. The company has entered into a new partnership and the deal sees onlinebigbola.mx host CT Gaming Interactive casino games.

New Acquisition

TGS Esports has completed the acquisition of Pepper Esports, a next-generation competitive esports platform. As part of the acquisition, the Pepper executive team, Guy Halford-Thompson, Jackson Warren, and Ben Hoffman, who have a decade of combined experience in growing early-stage companies in the public markets, joined the TGS executive team, and Guy Halford-Thompson will join the TGS board of directors.

New Launching

BetMGM has launched its market-leading sports betting app in Pennsylvania. The BetMGM app offers a user-friendly sports betting experience, making it easy to customise pre-game, live in-play, futures and parlay wagers. Additionally, BetMGM’s integration with MGM Resorts’ M life Rewards programme allows BetMGM customers in Pennsylvania to redeem their gameplay for world-class experiences at MGM Resorts properties nationwide.

Compliance

Online gambling comparison site Compare.bet has successfully completed the registration process in Colorado and is now able to operate in the newly regulated US state.


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European Gaming Congress 2025 Unites Europe’s Leading Operators with Record-Breaking Support

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The European Gaming Congress (EGC) 2025 is set to become the defining industry event of the year, as an unprecedented number of Europe’s largest operators rally behind the Congress — showing their support through sponsorships, thought leadership, and active participation.

This year, EGC welcomes a record number of sponsors, and the attendance is including industry leaders such as SUPERBET, Betclic, Fortuna, Betfan, Kaizen Gaming, Betano, Totalizator Sportowy, ComeOn Group, LVBet, RocketPlay Casino, WinSpirit Casino, 1spin4win, Win Casino, eCasino.cz, and Alfor (Fenikss).

Some operators are powering the event as sponsors, others are shaping the conversation as panelists in high-level discussions, while many are showing their commitment to collaboration by attending in force.

“The European Gaming Congress has always been about uniting the industry, but this year we’re seeing something truly remarkable,” said Zoltán Tűndik, Co-Founder and Head of Business at HIPTHER, the organizer of EGC. “With a record number of operator sponsors, packed panels, and incredible attendance from leading brands, this year’s Congress sends a clear message: Europe’s iGaming sector is ready to work together to build a sustainable and innovative future.”

The EGC 2025 agenda will feature powerful panel discussions and expert-led sessions covering the most critical topics shaping the industry:

  • Regulatory updates and cross-border compliance strategies
  • Responsible gaming and player protection initiatives

  • Technological innovation — from AI to gamification and personalization
  • Emerging partnerships driving sustainable market growth

By gathering top executives, regulators, legal experts, affiliates, suppliers, and innovators under one roof, the European Gaming Congress 2025 offers unmatched opportunities for knowledge exchange, strategic partnerships, and collaborative problem-solving.

The European Gaming Congress takes place between 30-31 October in Warsaw, Poland, bringing together Europe’s most influential leaders for two days of networking, insights, and shaping the future of gaming.

Meet Europe’s Leading Operators – Register Now for the European Gaming Congress!

 

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Gaming Corps integrates full portfolio with Light & Wonder’s content marketplace

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Gaming Corps integrates full portfolio with Light & Wonder’s content marketplace

Gaming Corps – a publicly-listed game development company based in Sweden, has signed a global distribution deal with Light & Wonder, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, “Light & Wonder”), strengthening its international presence through one of the industry’s most trusted aggregation platforms.

The agreement will see Gaming Corps’ full games portfolio spanning Slot, Crash, Mine, Table and Plinko titles — made available via Light & Wonder’s award-winning content marketplace ecosystem. This includes the studio’s latest launches: the mythological slot 3 Pigs of Olympus and retro-style instant win game Plinkball 5000.

Light & Wonder is the leading cross-platform global games company, active in over 38 regulated jurisdictions and trusted by many of the world’s largest operators. Its content marketplace hosts more than 6,700 titles and handles over five billion game rounds each month.

For Gaming Corps, the agreement provides access to an expansive global network of online casinos and players and accelerates the studio’s ability to deliver its content to new audiences with speed and confidence.

Juha Kauppinen, CEO at Gaming Corps, said: “This deal with Light & Wonder is a significant moment for us. Their content marketplace is one of the leading distribution networks in the industry, and this agreement puts our content in front of new audiences in key regulated markets. We’re particularly excited to bring our most popular title, 3 Pigs of Olympus, to a broader operator base — and to keep building momentum with a partner who shares our vision for quality and innovation.”

Steve Mayes, Senior Director, Partners iGaming at Light & Wonder, added: “At Light & Wonder, we focus on delivering diverse, forward-thinking gaming experiences to operators in every major regulated market. Our content marketplace is trusted by tier-one brands worldwide, and we are deliberately selective about the content studios we integrate. Gaming Corps impressed us with both the originality of its portfolio and the speed of its growth, and we are delighted to welcome them onto the Light & Wonder content marketplace”.

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Disability Initiative Wins Inaugural F1 Allwyn Global Community Award

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Allwyn, the multi-national lottery-led entertainment company, and Formula 1 have announced Stichting HandicapNL as the winner of the inaugural F1 Allwyn Global Community Award and a €100,000 donation from Allwyn. The donation will be used to further the winner’s positive impact – breaking down barriers by improving event accessibility. From extra facilities to offering specialised information, the foundation provides support across the entire event experience – helping the two million people with disabilities in the Netherlands and creating a more inclusive society.

The Award recognises the outstanding contributions to society that F1-linked initiatives are making in their country. Taking the international spotlight ahead of the Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix, the local Dutch community initiative won over the panel of judges with the impressive impact that it has made not just in the world of F1, but in the wider community in the Netherlands. Over the next 12 months, the donation will enable Stichting HandicapNL to increase the number of events it supports, so that more people can access and inclusively attend from start to finish, regardless of their disability.

The F1 Allwyn Global Community Award, created as part of the multi-year partnership between Formula 1 and Allwyn, reflects a shared commitment to driving positive change and giving back to the communities in which they operate. During the 2025 season, a total of four local initiatives making a positive impact in their countries – which could include advancements in education, culture, wellbeing and sustainability – will be chosen by judges to each win a €100,000 donation from Allwyn and the chance to visit a Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Three further winners will be announced this season, with local initiatives to be recognised at the home of Formula 1 races in the US (Austin and Las Vegas) and Mexico.

Jan Karas, CEO of OPAP, part of Allwyn, and F1 Allwyn Global Community Award judge said: “Stichting HandicapNL’s impact here in the Netherlands is truly inspiring. At Allwyn, we want to bring fun and entertainment to as many people as possible – no one should have to face a physical barrier in doing so. Stichting HandicapNL’s work is not just improving accessibility for F1 fans, but is providing learnings that can be applied to different types and scales of events outside of the F1 environment.”

Emily Prazer, Chief Commercial Officer at Formula 1 said: “The F1 Allwyn Global Community Award is a perfect example of how Formula 1 can use partnerships to enact real change in the communities where it races. This unique collaboration has created a global platform to celebrate the fantastic local initiatives that go above and beyond to make a real difference. Stichting HandicapNL has helped transform experiences for many people living in the Netherlands, and the F1 Allwyn Global Community Award will help them to continue to expand their vital works and help people across the country.”

F1 Allwyn Global Community Award winner Jan Willem Koopman from Stichting HandicapNL said: “Our ultimate goal is that it becomes commonplace for people with disabilities to access and inclusively attend a whole festival or event, from start to finish. It has been fantastic working with Formula 1 at Zandvoort to make this track as accessible as possible and, thanks to this Award, we can expand our operations. The donation from Allwyn will mean we can make four additional events more accessible, support a further six events with advice and assistance and develop new partnerships with like-minded organisations. It will also have a lasting impact in the long term, empowering even more people to attend events, challenging negative perceptions and creating a more inclusive society.”

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