BetMGM and Octoplay have launched the first Elvis Presley-branded slot at BetMGM Casino in New Jersey, Michigan and Ontario. Octoplay holds rights to develop and distribute the games for BetMGM in the United States and Canada, and a second title is scheduled for summer 2026.
BetMGM gains Elvis-branded slots in its stated markets, while Octoplay holds exclusive rights to develop and distribute them.
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StarCasinò announced a week of slot releases, including three exclusive titles and an updated game, beginning on 26 October. The releases include games from Hacksaw Gaming, Pragmatic Play and Octoplay; the report states maximum wins of up to 15,000 times the stake for two titles and 3,000 times for another.
StarCasinò announced a week of slot releases beginning on 26 October, comprising three exclusive titles and an updated classic, the company said. The schedule opened with two releases: Deadline Max Chaos from Hacksaw Gaming and Gates of Olympus 2500 from Pragmatic Play.
BetMGM said it renewed its NFL marketing partnership in Canada, extending the agreement by one year on 23 October. The deal, first agreed in 2022 for Ontario, now covers Alberta as well and allows BetMGM to continue using NFL branding in its Canadian marketing.
BetMGM reported that 91% of its World Series handle and more than 60% of bets back the Brewers to beat the Rays. Caesars Sportsbook's Eric Biggio told Covers that overall volume may fall short of the past two World Series without major-market teams. FanDuel said the Brewers are taking 70% of the money.
BetMGM reported that 91% of its handle on the World Series is on the Milwaukee Brewers to win the best-of-seven series against the Tampa Bay Rays, with more than 60% of bets also backing Milwaukee. The report, published on 23 October, said the World Series winner odds moved from -165 at open to -175 on Friday.
The annual value of sports betting sponsorship deals in the Americas rose 145% between 2020 and 2025 to more than $1.45bn, according to GlobalData's Sponsorship Sector Report – Gambling & Betting – Americas 2026. The number of contracts grew 106.6% over the same period, with football the leading channel.
The yearly value of sports betting sponsorship deals across the Americas grew 145% between 2020 and 2025, reaching more than $1.45bn, according to the Sponsorship Sector Report – Gambling & Betting – Americas 2026 produced by GlobalData. Over the same period the number of contracts rose 106.6%.
Reportedly, Affiliate monitoring by Blask shows Bet365 appears on 53 sites in Brazil, the widest affiliate presence, with Betano and Stake tied at 44 each. Betsson and BetMGM each added eight new affiliate sites in the past month, the fastest growth. Blask tracks 315 affiliate sites and 583 active brands in the Brazilian market.
Bet365 has the widest affiliate presence in Brazil, appearing on 53 sites, according to affiliate monitoring by Blask. Betano and Stake are tied for second place with 44 sites each, ahead of Superbet with 43 and Novibet with 41.