FDJ United is targeting acquisitions in the US lottery market as a route into the country, CEO Stéphane Pallez said. Pallez said the operator does not intend to pursue sports betting in North America, citing potential disruption from other activities.
The strategy points to lottery acquisitions, rather than sports betting, as FDJ United’s proposed US entry route.
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Bally’s and Intralot introduced the Bally’s Intralot brand in the United States and Bally’s Intralot CA in Canada for their lottery technology operations. The companies said existing teams, employees and contracts remain in place following the rebranding; the launch follows Intralot’s 2025 acquisition of Bally’s Interactive assets.
North Carolina sports betting handle rose 5% year on year to $718.2 million in September, reportedly reaching its highest level in six months.
North Carolina's sports betting handle reached $718.2 million in September, a rise of 5 per cent compared with the same month a year earlier. The month ranked as the state's strongest in half a year.
North Carolina recorded sports wagers exceeding $500m for a 12th consecutive month. Citing Spectrum News, it said treatment providers were receiving more sports betting enquiries. Advocates argued that the state’s mandated $2m annual allocation from digital sports betting taxes was insufficient for gambling addiction education and treatment.
North Carolina has recorded a 12th consecutive month in which more than $500m was wagered on sports bets, according to a report. The figure was reported by Spectrum News, which also said treatment providers are receiving more sports betting-related enquiries.
Five North American professional leagues and their player associations asked state gaming regulators to coordinate action against betting-related athlete abuse. Their letter, dated 15 September, called for bans on abusive sports bettors.
North Carolina recorded sports betting of $566.3m in July. The outlet reported growth of 53% and attributed the increase partly to continued FIFA World Cup betting.