Canada
IGT to Unveil First-ever Omnichannel Wheel of Fortune Linked Progressive for the US at SBC Summit North America 2021
International Game Technology (IGT) has announced that it will unveil the first-ever omnichannel Wheel of Fortune linked progressive for the US at the SBC Summit North America 2021, Nov. 30 – Dec. 2 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, N.J.
This industry-first technology will join additional IGT iGaming and sports betting products in the Company’s booth 501.
For the first time in the US, IGT will link its digital Wheel of Fortune Gold Spin Triple Gold game with all land-based Wheel of Fortune $1 wide area progressives, sharing the entire wide area progressive jackpot liquidity between land and online casinos across New Jersey and giving players additional choice and convenience for when and where they enjoy their favorite high-awarding $1 Wheel of Fortune games. This unique technology will also give players in New Jersey the opportunity to vie for the same large-scale Wheel of Fortune jackpots that are typically only found in land-based casinos, across all three gaming channels: land-based, mobile and online. IGT has proven this technology with its highly successful Powerbucks link in Canada, which became the first omnichannel connected jackpot in the world when it debuted in 2016.
“IGT is once again breaking barriers in the digital gaming space with the soon-to-launch U.S. omnichannel Wheel of Fortune linked progressive. We are combining proven technology with the most successful slot brand of all time to create a powerful jackpot liquidity pool that engages players and delivers life-changing wins for New Jersey residents playing across channels. SBC Summit attendees will be among the first in the U.S. to see how the technology works,” Enrico Drago, IGT CEO Digital & Betting, said.
In addition to the exciting debut of the U.S. omnichannel game at the SBC Summit, IGT will also be showing Fortune Coin Boost!, a sequel to the Company’s top-performing digital game in 2020, Fortune Coin. Other leading PlayCasino games on display will include Great Bear and MegaJackpots Elephant King.
IGT PlaySports will showcase its new CrystalFlex and PeakBarTop Flex cabinets and multigame software offer. IGT PlaySports will also feature the capabilities of its trading advisory services team, demonstrate cashless wagering on its PlaySports Kiosk and highlight why PlaySports is the most widely used B2B sports betting solution in the US.
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Bede Gaming
PointsBet Canada rolls out Bede Gaming aggregation and bonusing platform
PointsBet Canada has launched a new iCasino aggregation and bonusing platform supplied by Bede Gaming, rolling the solution into its live player environment in Ontario.
The operator said it selected Bede following a competitive process to add external content aggregation and player engagement capabilities for the regulated Canadian iGaming market. PointsBet Canada runs pointsbet.ca on a proprietary platform originally developed by its Australian-based parent company.
Bede’s open-API aggregation platform gives PointsBet Canada access to a broader casino catalogue, with the supplier naming Games Global, Pragmatic Play, Play’n GO and Light & Wonder among the available content providers.
PointsBet Canada said the platform will support its casino strategy through promotion management and campaign tooling, including “advanced campaign workflows, and automated player lifecycle segmentation.” Bede also said it will provide “a reliable infrastructure with 99.99% uptime, and 24/7 monitoring from its Network Operations Centre.”
“Our strategy emphasizes delivering outstanding digital content that creates exceptional player engagement,” said Scott Vanderwel, Chief Executive Officer of PointsBet Canada. “I’m excited by the innovative tools we now have available with Bede. This partnership positions us strongly in Ontario and prepares us for future growth across additional Canadian markets.”
Bede said the deal is multi-year and includes a roadmap for potential future provincial launches, “including Alberta, as new regulated markets emerge in Canada.”
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Bede Gaming
PointsBet Canada and Bede Gaming Launch New iCasino Partnership
PointsBet Canada has now launched its new casino aggregation and bonusing platform with Bede Gaming, following a competitive selection process.
The new solution through Bede Gaming has now been successfully launched into the live PointsBet Canada player environment, enabling an expansive library of new, engaging content for its users. The open-API aggregation platform notably provides the operator with access to a robust casino catalogue that includes Games Global, Pragmatic Play, Play’n GO, Light & Wonder, and others.
This partnership will strengthen PointsBet Canada’s casino strategy by enabling more competitive player acquisition and improved long-term retention through an enhanced user experience. Bede’s comprehensive content catalogue and engagement toolkit offer greater configurability and flexibility in promotion management, advanced campaign workflows, and automated player lifecycle segmentation.
Bede will also deliver operational stability and efficiency through proven support processes, a reliable infrastructure with 99.99% uptime, and 24/7 monitoring from its Network Operations Centre.
“Our strategy emphasizes delivering outstanding digital content that creates exceptional player engagement,” said Scott Vanderwel, Chief Executive Officer of PointsBet Canada. “I’m excited by the innovative tools we now have available with Bede. This partnership positions us strongly in Ontario and prepares us for future growth across additional Canadian markets.”
In addition to Bede powering PointsBet’s iCasino offering in Ontario, the new multi-year agreement expands Bede’s international portfolio and establishes a shared roadmap for future provincial launches, including Alberta, as new regulated markets emerge in Canada.
“We are thrilled to partner with the PointsBet Canada team, and eager to support their ambitious goals in Canada,” said Colin Cole-Johnson, Bede Chief Executive Officer. “Our Partnership Model means that we mobilise to support the strategies of our customers, and we’re thrilled to already be demonstrating this through the successful launch of this new casino solution. Bede remains committed to providing stable, secure and pioneering technical solutions to the North American regulated gaming markets.”
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Acquisitions/Merger
Petroglyph Development Group and Great Canadian Entertainment Announce the Successful Closing of the Acquisition of Chances Maple Ridge
Great Canadian Entertainment and Petroglyph Development Group Ltd. confirmed the close of PDG’s acquisition of Chances Maple Ridge. The acquisition marks another milestone in the ongoing collaboration between the two companies. PDG is a wholly owned corporation of Snuneymuxw First Nation and the vehicle through which the Nation builds long-term economic self-determination.
“The closing of this acquisition marks an important moment for Snuneymuxw. Chances Maple Ridge officially becomes part of a growing portfolio that supports our Nation’s long-term prosperity and the well-being of future generations,” said Chief Mike Wyse, Xum’silum, Snuneymuxw First Nation.
Chances Maple Ridge has served the Maple Ridge community since its opening in 2013 and now officially joins PDG’s growing portfolio of gaming and hospitality assets, which includes Casino Nanaimo and Elements Casino Victoria. Great Canadian and PDG have previously announced the execution of agreements for PDG’s acquisition from Great Canadian of River Rock Casino Resort and Great Canadian Casino Vancouver.
“The completion of this transaction marks an important step in PDG’s continued expansion in the Metro Vancouver marketplace, and we are excited for their continued growth in the provincial gaming industry. As was the case with the successful sales of Casino Nanaimo and Elements Casino Victoria to PDG, our team and PDG together invested a tremendous amount of work and cooperation to bring this transaction to a close,” said Matt Anfinson, Chief Executive Officer of Great Canadian Entertainment.
Revenue generated through Chances Maple Ridge and PDG’s growing portfolio is returned directly to Snuneymuxw, supporting Nation-building and community priorities, including monthly Sulxween (Elder) payments, community distributions, a firewood distribution program, scholarships and bursaries and community maintenance programs.
“Each acquisition strengthens our position and allows us to scale in a thoughtful way that supports long-term economic success for the Nation. With the closing of Chances Maple Ridge, we continue to build momentum as the largest Indigenous gaming operator in B.C. and the largest Indigenous-owned operator in Canada by revenue,” said Erralyn Joseph, President of PDG.
“The successful acquisition of Chances Maple Ridge is the result of the disciplined, strategic approach PDG brings to every transaction. We are building a portfolio that is diversified, sustainable and positioned for continued growth,” said Ian Simpson, Yaatqumtun, Chief Executive Officer of PDG.
McMillan served as legal counsel to Great Canadian. McCarthy Tétrault acted as legal counsel and KPMG Corporate Finance Inc. acted as financial advisor to PDG. The transaction, originally announced on October 30, 2025, has received all regulatory approvals from the regulatory authorities.
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