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Aristocrat expands Lightning Link reach via North America debut

ONLINE GAMBLING25 Jul 2026
3 min. read
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  • Online casino players in regulated markets across the United States and in Canada can now enjoy Aristocrat’s hit slot brand, Lightning Link
  • Major online gambling websites in the region have now gone live with Lightning Link High Stakes, with more games from the series coming soon
  • Dylan Slaney, Aristocrat Interactive’s CEO, speaks about the importance of the launch of one of the most popular slot brands in the world

Aristocrat Leisure Limited’s regulated online Real Money Gaming (RMG) business, Aristocrat Interactive, hit a major milestone by launching one of the world’s most popular slot brands, Lightning Link, to online gambling platforms across North America.

Lightning Link to reach new players

Per the strategic announcement the popular slot brand, Lightning Link, will reach new players in all regulated online gambling markets in the United States and in Canada provinces for the first time.

This milestone debut effetely grows the offering of all major online casino websites with the addition of a player-favorite game called Lightning Link High Stakes.

According to Aristocrat, the roll out of the hit game marks only the beginning of its North American expansion as more games from the iconic Lightning Link franchise are expected to reach players in different markets in the region.

The Lightning Link series stand out with the legendary Hold & Spin feature and remain one of the most popular brands of slots in the online and land-based vertical.

Tapping into Lightning Link High Stakes, players access a vibrant, Las Vegas-style lounge featuring roulette wheels, poker chips and supercars.

While the leading Hold & Win mechanic is a key feature in the game, it also offers a range of other rewarding and engaging options like Cash-on-Reels, the "Big Reel" feature during Free Games and other engaging options.

Wrapping up the supreme experience of the game, shared progressive jackpots await fortunate players.

Dylan Slaney, Aristocrat Interactive’s CEO, spoke about the latest launch of the popular series, Casino Guru News learned from a press release.

"The launch of Lightning Link brings one of the most successful land-based slot game families in history to online players across the U.S. and Canada," he said.

Moreover, Slaney pointed out: "This is a full-scale network rollout supported by the industry's largest operators, featuring a roadmap of subsequent legendary titles."

The executive pointed to the popularity of Lightning Link across the globe, highlighting the game’s ability to transfer an engaging land-based title into an online casino hit that delivers exceptional experiences.

"This is the definition of omni-channel excellence: taking this global sensation and optimizing it for the digital frontier," Slayney explained in conclusion.


Image credit: Aristocrat Interactive

25 Jul 2026
3 min. read
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