Canada
Pennsylvania Sportsbooks Join Elite Club with $462.8 Million in September, According to PlayPennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s online and retail sportsbooks took advantage of a perfect storm of major U.S. sports in September to easily generate a record $462.8 million in bets. By doing so, Pennsylvania entered an exclusive club of gaming markets, joining New Jersey and Nevada, that have surpassed $450 million in wagers in a single month, according to PlayPennsylvania.
“With the beginning of the NFL season, a full schedule of baseball, and the NBA and NHL playoffs, there may never be such a confluence of sporting events again,” said Dustin Gouker, lead analyst for PlayPennsylvania.com. “Like New Jersey, Pennsylvania has created a well-rounded market that can drive significant action on every major sport. That market dynamic was able to bear fruit in September in a way that may never be fully possible again.”
September’s handle, which was released Friday, was up 137.9% from $194.5 million in September 2019 and easily surpassed the previous record of $365 million set just last month. But the record wagers produced just $6.3 million in taxable revenue, down from $18.3 million in August and $14.9 million in September 2019, a result of heavy promotion and some unlucky results for sportsbooks. September revenue yielded $2.1 million in state taxes and another $125,398 in local share assessments.
“The question now becomes whether Pennsylvania can sustain this level once the sports calendar returns to normal,” said Valerie Cross, analyst for PlayPennsylvania.com. “Pennsylvania has etched a place in the top tier of gaming markets and could possibly pass Nevada as the nation’s No. 2 market before the end of the year.”
Online wagering accounted for 89.5%, or $414.1 million, of September’s handle. FanDuel Sportsbook/Valley Forge Casino extended its online supremacy with $168 million in online bets, up 16.2% from $144.6 million wagered in August. Those bets produced $2.4 million in taxable revenue. Also, Penn National’s Barstool Sports-branded sportsbook on Hollywood Casino’s license generated $29.9 million in bets, losing $2.8 million on those bets, in just two weeks of operation.
“Barstool adds a brand name with a uniquely loyal following, and its launch comes with high hopes,” Gouker said. “On the surface it seems like it has the potential to eat into the dominant market shares of FanDuel and DraftKings. But that is no easy task considering how entrenched both have become in the Pennsylvania market.”
In-person betting reached $48.7 million in September bets, winning $5.1 million on those bets. Rivers-Philadelphia claimed the top retail spot with $11.4 million in bets and gross revenue of $1.2 million.
Online gambling
Online casino games and poker continued their hot streak in September, combining to produce a record $57 million in gross operator revenue, or $1.9 million per day over the 30 days of September. That is up from August, when online gambling generated $55.9 million, or $1.8 million per day for the 31 days of August.
September’s revenue yielded $16 million in state taxes and another $3.8 million in local share assessments.
“Pennsylvania’s online casinos generate nearly five times as much in bets as sports betting, and revenue doesn’t fluctuate nearly as much,” Cross said. “That has quickly made online gambling a dependable and significant tax revenue driver for the state, accomplishing the main goal of regulation.”
Rivers-Philadelphia’s brands topped online casinos with $16.1 million in revenue on $578.8 million in wagers.
SOURCE PlayPennsylvania.com
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Playson expands North American reach with Mohegan Digital partnership
Playson, the skilled digital entertainment provider, has entered a partnership agreement with Mohegan Digital to enhance its presence in the Ontario market, where it functions as PlayFallsview.com online casino.
The deal will allow Playson’s collection to be accessible to local players, with the expected launch in early Q2 2026. The collaboration enhances the supplier’s presence in North America by partnering with one of the area’s most well-known and thriving tribal gaming operators, Mohegan.
Play Fallsview is the digital hub for the stunning Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls, Ontario, CA, managed by Mohegan.
Participants on Play Fallsview will gain entry to a range of Playson’s successful titles, such as Coin Strike: Hold and Win, Diamonds Power XXL: Hold and Win, and 4 Pots Riches: Hold and Win. All of Playson’s games offer engaging mechanics, distinctive visuals, and established player retention.
Launching through Light & Wonder’s platform guarantees a smooth deployment and dependable content delivery to 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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Canada
CasinoCanada announces partnership with FortuneJack casino
CasinoCanada.com has established a partnership with FortuneJack crypto casino to support brand visibility and drive traffic to the platform across non-regulated Canadian markets.
CasinoCanada will create and publish informational content highlighting FortuneJack’s features and gaming portfolio. The content will be integrated into CasinoCanada’s review and comparison sections to expand coverage and improve user navigation.
CasinoCanada is an online casino guide focused on the Canadian market, operated by SEOBROTHERS.
Eugene Ravdin, Head of PR at SEOBROTHERS, stated: “Our objective is to provide users with structured information about FortuneJack’s platform and support consistent traffic development. With crypto casinos rapidly growing in popularity and becoming an increasingly important segment of the iGaming industry, we see strong potential in this direction and aim to help users navigate it with clarity and confidence.”
Established in 2012, FortuneJack is an online cryptocurrency casino platform offering over 3,500 games, including more than 2,700 slot titles. The platform features providers such as Pragmatic Play, Yggdrasil, Betsoft Gaming, Red Tiger, GameArt, and PG Soft.
FortuneJack’s live casino section includes up to 135 games, along with betting options across 50 sports. FortuneJack is operated by PlayWave SRL, registered and licensed under Anjouan laws.
Sally Betanishvili, Brand Manager at FortuneJack commented: “At FortuneJack, Since 2014 our priority is staying at the forefront of the iGaming evolution by offering a premier crypto-gaming experience. Partnering with CasinoCanada allows us to bring our extensive portfolio of over 6000+ games to a wider Canadian audience that values transparency and variety. We are excited to work with a partner that shares our commitment to helping players navigate the exciting world of crypto casinos with confidence.”
The partnership will focus on ongoing content development, increased platform visibility, and user acquisition initiatives across CasinoCanada’s media channels.
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CasinoCanada partners with FortuneJack to expand crypto casino coverage
CasinoCanada.com has partnered with FortuneJack crypto casino to increase FortuneJack’s visibility and drive traffic via CasinoCanada’s content channels in non-regulated Canadian markets.
Under the deal, CasinoCanada will create and publish informational content focused on FortuneJack’s features and gaming portfolio. The material will be integrated into CasinoCanada’s review and comparison sections, which the company said is intended to expand coverage and improve user navigation.
CasinoCanada is an online casino guide focused on the Canadian market and operated by SEOBROTHERS. Eugene Ravdin, Head of PR at SEOBROTHERS, said: “Our objective is to provide users with structured information about FortuneJack’s platform and support consistent traffic development. With crypto casinos rapidly growing in popularity and becoming an increasingly important segment of the iGaming industry, we see strong potential in this direction and aim to help users navigate it with clarity and confidence.”
FortuneJack, established in 2012, said it offers over 3,500 games, including more than 2,700 slots, from providers including Pragmatic Play, Yggdrasil, Betsoft Gaming, Red Tiger, GameArt, and PG Soft. The operator also lists up to 135 live casino games and betting across 50 sports. FortuneJack is operated by PlayWave SRL and is registered and licensed under Anjouan laws.
Sally Betanishvili, Brand Manager at FortuneJack, said: “At FortuneJack, Since 2014 our priority is staying at the forefront of the iGaming evolution by offering a premier crypto-gaming experience. Partnering with CasinoCanada allows us to bring our extensive portfolio of over 6000+ games to a wider Canadian audience that values transparency and variety. We are excited to work with a partner that shares our commitment to helping players navigate the exciting world of crypto casinos with confidence.” The companies said the partnership will focus on ongoing content development, increased platform visibility, and user acquisition initiatives across CasinoCanada’s media channels.
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