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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – January 8-14
Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news and new partnerships. Read on and get updated.
Latest News
TransAct Technologies Incorporated, a global leader in software-driven technology and printing solutions for high-growth markets, announced that it has gained approval from a leading QSR to sell its newest BOHA! Terminal 2 to the U.S. domestic market, which represents an opportunity of more than 10,000 locations.
BetMGM, a leading iGaming and sports betting operator, announced that Star Trek: The Next Generation is now exclusively available at BetMGM Casino. Atlantic Digital, a London-based game studio, has created an immersive iGaming experience around one of the greatest science fiction television series of all time. Star Trek: The Next Generation is currently available in Michigan and BetMGM plans to make the slot available to all states where the operator’s iGaming offering is live.
Light & Wonder Inc. announced that Michael Marchetti has been appointed as a member of its Board of Directors. He previously served as a director of SciPlay Corporation. Light & Wonder acquired the remaining public shares of SciPlay in October of last year.
AppsFlyer, the global leader in marketing measurement, attribution and data analytics, launched Creative Optimization, its new product that provides marketers with unparalleled insights into their creative assets and data-driven guidance on maximising their impact. Coupled with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Creative Optimization identifies patterns, trends and features that drive optimal audience engagement, enabling marketers to capture the most value from their ad spend while enhancing the effectiveness of their creative content and campaigns.
Partnerships
BetMGM, a sports betting and iGaming leader, and Charlotte Motor Speedway, the iconic motorsports and entertainment venue, announced a new market access agreement enabling BetMGM to bring its online sports betting platform to North Carolina once legalised sports betting launches.
Betsson, the leading global betting operator, is the new global main sponsor of Atlético Nacional. The most successful Colombian football club will feature a fresh new logo on their jerseys for the first time in 23 years. This three-year agreement reconfirms Betsson’s long-term commitment to Latin American sports and continuous growth in the region.
Bragg Gaming Group has taken its aggregation platform live with Superbet in Brazil, following a deal that sees the provider become a leading partner to the operator in one of the world’s hottest gambling markets. As well as third-party content from the industry’s most sought after providers, Bragg now supplies Superbet with its proprietary games portfolio, including popular titles from in-house studios Atomic Slot Lab and Indigo Magic.
Corinthians, the Brazilian soccer giants, have become the latest club to join the sports betting wave in the country by signing a record shirt sponsorship deal with VaideBet. The three-year agreement will be worth a total of R$370 million ($75.9 million), or R$120 million per year, which is claimed to be the biggest sponsorship deal in the history of Brazilian soccer.
DraftKings and National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing LLC (NASCAR) announced that they have agreed to terms on a written designation agreement, paving the way for the digital sports entertainment and gaming company to operate in the state of North Carolina, pending licensure and regulatory approvals.
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StreamRollers names Top 100 casino influencers after Las Vegas awards gala
Inaugural StreamRollers Top 100 Casino Influencer Awards were held May 2 at SAHARA Las Vegas and livestreamed globally.
StreamRollers has announced its Top 100 Casino Influencers of 2026 following the inaugural StreamRollers Top 100 Casino Influencer Awards, held May 2 at SAHARA Las Vegas in Nevada. The company said the event brought together casino content creators, gaming executives and media for a formal gala.
Former Nevada State Attorney General George Chanos presented the awards. “Nevada continues to lead in gaming and innovation,” said Chanos. “This new wave of creators represents the next evolution of how audiences engage with Las Vegas and gambling entertainment.”
StreamRollers listed its top 10 ranked influencers as:
- Raja Richter (The Big Jackpot),
- Vegas Matt,
- Lady Luck HQ,
- Brian Christopher Slots,
- NG Slot,
- D Lucky Experience,
- Mr. Hand Pay,
- Pompsie,
- Xposed
- and PokerMetarb.
The company said the full Top 100 list has been published on its Instagram account.
The company positioned the awards as a marker of the growing creator economy around casino content, which it said spans platforms including YouTube, Twitch and Instagram. StreamRollers said the awards event was livestreamed via StreamRollers.com and noted its platform is currently in beta with an official launch planned.
David Wang, Founder of StreamRollers, commented: “Casino influencers aren’t just playing games—they’re redefining how millions experience Las Vegas and gambling entertainment from their screens. This event is about recognizing the creators leading that transformation.”
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StreamRollers names 2026 Top 100 casino influencers after Sahara Las Vegas awards
The inaugural StreamRollers Top 100 Casino Influencer Awards ran May 2, with former Nevada AG George Chanos presenting.
StreamRollers has published its 2026 Top 100 casino influencers following its first-ever Top 100 Casino Influencer Awards, held May 2 at SAHARA Las Vegas.
Former Nevada State Attorney General George Chanos presented the awards. “Nevada continues to lead in gaming and innovation,” said Chanos. “This new wave of creators represents the next evolution of how audiences engage with Las Vegas and gambling entertainment.”
StreamRollers’ Top 10 ranked casino influencers for 2026 are:
- Raja Richter (The Big Jackpot),
- Vegas Matt,
- Lady Luck HQ,
- Brian Christopher Slots,
- NG Slot,
- D Lucky Experience,
- Mr. Hand Pay,
- Pompsie,
- Xposed,
- and PokerMetarb.
The company said the full Top 100 list is posted on its Instagram account.
StreamRollers positioned the awards as a marker for the “casino creator economy,” citing a global casino industry that “exceed[s] $540 billion annually” and claiming the ecosystem includes “up to 50,000 creators globally.”
David Wang, Founder of StreamRollers, said: “Casino influencers aren’t just playing games—they’re redefining how millions experience Las Vegas and gambling entertainment from their screens. This event is about recognizing the creators leading that transformation.” StreamRollers said the event was livestreamed on StreamRollers.com and that the platform is currently in beta, with an official launch planned.
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Playson signs Mohegan Digital deal for Ontario launch via PlayFallsview.com
Playson has signed a content partnership with Mohegan Digital to launch its online casino games in Ontario via PlayFallsview.com, with go-live expected in early Q2 2026.
Under the agreement, PlayFallsview.com—Mohegan Digital’s online casino brand in Ontario—will add a selection of Playson titles. Games named in the announcement include Coin Strike: Hold and Win, Diamonds Power XXL: Hold and Win and 4 Pots Riches: Hold and Win.
The rollout will be delivered through Light & Wonder’s platform, which the companies said will support integration and content distribution in the regulated market.
Conor Jenner, Senior Sales Manager at Playson, said: “Fallsview is an iconic entertainment destination and a fantastic partner for us as we continue to grow our presence in Ontario.
“Launching through our long-term partners Light & Wonder allows us to deliver our most engaging titles efficiently and at scale. We’re excited to bring our popular content to Fallsview’s players and build a strong relationship together.”
Rich Roberts, President of Mohegan Digital, said: “Playson’s portfolio provides popular and in-demand additions to offerings on Play Fallsview.
“Through this collaboration, we look forward to impressive production value with gameplay that is sure to resonate with players. Playson is a premier supplier with experience in regulated markets that aligns seamlessly with our approach to digital growth in Ontario.”
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