Canada
Sightline Payments Announces $1 Billion+ Valuation
Sightline Payments announced the completion of a $244 million round valuing the company at over $1 billion. With this capital raise, Sightline becomes Nevada’s first fintech unicorn—one of roughly 700 startups worldwide to ever earn a $1 billion+ valuation as a private company.
In addition to Cannae Holdings, this funding round included existing investors Genting Group, Point Break Capital Management, and founding investor Walter Kortschak.
Gaming is one of America’s last cash-centric businesses, with hundreds of billions of dollars running through casinos annually. Sightline Payments was founded over a decade ago by Omer Sattar, Tom Sears, and Kirk Sanford to give consumers a way to safely and securely fund their online gaming experience, starting with New Jersey’s launch of online gaming in 2013. Sightline has helped power the exponential growth of sports betting after the Supreme Court overturned the Federal ban in 2018 and continues to lead the industry in innovation by launching cashless gaming in brick-and-mortar casinos.
“Sightline has continuously risen to meet the changing needs of the casino gaming industry. As we strive to help lead the digital transformation of the patron experience in our vertical, we are humbled to become Nevada’s first FinTech unicorn,” said Sightline Co-founder Omer Sattar. “Financial Services has historically not embraced the legal, regulated gaming industry, but thanks to the innovations Sightline has fostered in the market, gaming is clearly poised for an omni-channel cashless revolution.”
“After seeing Sightline’s groundbreaking technology firsthand at the recent launch of Resorts World Las Vegas, I am more bullish than ever about Sightline’s ability to be at the forefront of the digital transformation afoot in the North American gaming, sports, and entertainment ecosystem,” said Cannae Holdings Chairman William P. Foley II. “I look forward to helping Sightline continue their tremendous growth.”
“The Sightline team has reached new heights to provide innovative solutions to drive our industry forward,” said Sightline CEO Joe Pappano. “Our investors’ continued faith in our business will enable us to execute our vision of transforming payments in the casino gaming and hospitality industry.”
This $244 million round is Sightline’s second round in 2021. Sightline closed an earlier $100 million funding round in April, which also included an investment by Searchlight Capital Partners. Building upon Sightline’s growth in the gaming and hospitality sectors, Sightline recently acquired JOINGO, the casino gaming industry’s top mobile engagement and loyalty platform.
Latham & Watkins LLP served as legal counsel to Sightline in connection with the round, with a team led by M&A partner David Beller.
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INCENTIVE GAMES PARTNERS WITH LOTO-QUÉBEC TO LAUNCH REAL-MONEY GAMES IN THE PROVINCE OF QUÉBEC, CANADA
Incentive Games has announced a new partnership with Loto-Québec, the Crown corporation of the Government of Québec responsible for the province’s lottery, casino and online gaming operations and the sole legal gaming operator in the region.
The agreement, delivered through Incentive Studios, the real-money gaming division of Incentive Games, allows Loto-Québec to access the studio’s expanding portfolio of real-money Crash and Arcade titles, bringing fresh and innovative gameplay experiences to players across Québec.
As Incentive Games’ first client in Canada, Loto-Québec will roll out a curated selection of Incentive Studios’ real-money Crash games. These titles feature distinctive bonus mechanics and fast-paced gameplay designed to appeal to modern regulated-market audiences.
The games are being supplied to Loto-Québec via the Light & Wonder platform, building on Light & Wonder’s existing partnership with Incentive Games and enabling a smooth and efficient launch of Incentive Studios’ content.
This collaboration represents a significant step forward for Incentive Games, providing a strategic entry point into the Canadian market while further strengthening its reputation as a trusted global supplier of real-money gaming content. For Loto-Québec, the partnership supports its ongoing commitment to offering high-quality, fully regulated gaming entertainment to players in the province.
Commenting on the partnership, Ahmed Baker, Chief Commercial Officer at Incentive Games, said:
“Partnering with Loto-Québec marks an important milestone for Incentive Games as we continue to expand across regulated markets. Loto-Québec is a highly respected and trusted operator with a strong focus on responsible play and premium entertainment. We’re excited to introduce our real-money Crash games to Québec and showcase how our game design approach delivers something genuinely fresh and engaging for players in the region.”
The first real-money titles from Incentive Studios’ portfolio are now live with Loto-Québec, with additional launches planned throughout 2026.
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Ahmed Baker Chief Commercial Officer at Incentive Games
Loto-Québec Partners with Incentive Games for Rollout of Real-Money Games in Québec
Incentive Games, a B2B gaming studio focused on real-money and free-to-play games, has revealed a new collaboration with Loto-Québec, the crown corporation of the Québec Government that oversees the province’s lottery, casino, and online gaming services, the sole legal gaming option in the region.
Provided by Incentive Studios, the real-money gaming arm of Incentive Games, the agreement allows Loto-Québec to tap into Incentive’s expanding collection of Crash and Arcade real-money games, offering exciting gaming experiences to players throughout Quebec.
Loto-Québec, Incentive Games’ initial client in Canada, will launch a range of real-money Crash games from Incentive Studios in its market, giving users access to innovative titles with unique gameplay mechanics and bonus features. The games are provided to Loto-Québec through the Light & Wonder platform, enhancing Light & Wonder’s current collaboration with Incentive Games and facilitating a smooth launch of Incentive Studios’ offerings.
The collaboration offers Incentive Games access to the Canadian market while enhancing the firm’s reputation as a reliable real-money gaming provider worldwide. It further endorses Loto-Québec’s dedication to providing top-notch regulated gaming entertainment.
Ahmed Baker, Chief Commercial Officer at Incentive Games, said, “Partnering with Loto-Québec marks an important milestone for Incentive Games as we continue to expand across regulated markets. Loto-Québec is a highly respected and trusted operator, with a strong commitment to responsible play and delivering high-quality entertainment for players across Québec. We’re excited to introduce our real-money Crash games to the market and demonstrate how our approach to game design can offer something genuinely fresh and engaging for players in the region.”
Incentive Studios has launched its initial real-money games with Loto-Québec, and additional ones are set to release throughout 2026.
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Ahmed Baker Chief Commercial Officer at Incentive Games
INCENTIVE GAMES PARTNERS WITH LOTO-QUÉBEC TO LAUNCH REAL-MONEY GAMES IN THE PROVINCE OF QUÉBEC, CANADA
Incentive Games, a B2B games studio specialising in both real-money and free-to-play games, has announced a new partnership with Loto-Québec, the crown corporation of the Government of Québec responsible for the province’s lottery, casino and online gaming operations, the only legal gaming offering in the province.
Delivered through Incentive Studios, the real-money gaming division of Incentive Games, the agreement enables Loto-Québec to access Incentive’s growing portfolio of Crash and Arcade real-money titles, bringing innovative gameplay experiences to players across Quebec.
As Incentive Games’ first client in Canada, Loto-Québec will introduce a selection of Incentive Studios’ real-money Crash games to its market, providing users with access to new titles with distinctive bonus features and gameplay mechanics. The games are made available to Loto-Québec via the Light & Wonder platform, building on Light & Wonder’s existing partnership with Incentive Games and supporting a seamless roll out of Incentive Studios’ products.
The partnership provides Incentive Games with a gateway into the Canadian market while strengthening the company’s position as a trusted real-money gaming supplier, globally. It also supports Loto-Québec’s commitment to delivering high-quality regulated gaming entertainment.
Ahmed Baker, Chief Commercial Officer at Incentive Games, said, “Partnering with Loto-Québec marks an important milestone for Incentive Games as we continue to expand across regulated markets. Loto-Québec is a highly respected and trusted operator, with a strong commitment to responsible play and delivering high-quality entertainment for players across Québec. We’re excited to introduce our real-money Crash games to the market and demonstrate how our approach to game design can offer something genuinely fresh and engaging for players in the region.”
The first real-money titles from Incentive Studios’ portfolio are now live with Loto-Québec, with more to follow throughout 2026.
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