IGT launched its PlayDigital MEGA VAULT promotional brand in the US and Ontario, combining tools from its Engagement Platform. The first promotion began on 23 May, with Fanatics Casino, FanDuel Casino and Rush Street Interactive participating.
The launch gives operators in the US and Ontario access to combined player-engagement promotion tools.
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Analysts issued views on Flutter Entertainment’s planned purchase of Boyd Gaming’s 5% FanDuel stake, IGT’s sale of its lottery division and Genius Sports’ prospects. One analyst said the Flutter-Boyd transaction was expected to close in Q3 2025; another cited about $4bn in net proceeds from IGT’s sale and its planned dividend and buyback. The item also reports analyst commentary on Genius Sports’ rights and products.
Gaming companies are due to report first-quarter results from this week, with Las Vegas Sands scheduled to report first, followed by other listed operators. Morgan Stanley analyst Stephen Grambling said casino trends weakened from the previous quarter, while digital handle remained stable. Deutsche Bank lowered its Macau forecasts for the first quarter of 2025 and subsequent periods, according to the report.
Reportedly, the NFL has agreed sportsbook partnerships for the 2026 season. DraftKings and FanDuel renewed their arrangements, while Fanatics Betting and Gaming expanded its NFL relationship. The multi-year deals give operators rights to NFL branding, event exposure and official data access through Genius Sports, alongside commitments to integrity policies and responsible gambling initiatives.
The NFL signed a multi-year agreement naming Fanatics Sportsbook an official sports betting partner and Fanatics Casino an official online casino partner. The deal grants Fanatics rights to use NFL intellectual property and gives its sportsbook access to official data through Genius Sports; the agreement is non-exclusive and its financial terms were not disclosed.
Alberta has opened its online casino market to private operators, with multiple brands cleared to launch, according to a consumer guide. The guide names DraftKings, FanDuel, Caesars, Penn Entertainment, BetMGM, bet365, Rush Street Interactive and Bally’s among companies entering the market. It says operators are launching casino and sportsbook services alongside the provincial PlayAlberta site.