Hacksaw Gaming Debuts in Connecticut: Continued US Expansion with FanDuel

Hacksaw Gaming has achieved another significant milestone in its North American expansion strategy. The Stockholm-listed online slot provider has officially gone live in the regulated Connecticut market. This launch was executed in close collaboration with FanDuel, one of the heavyweights in the US gambling industry. By doing so, the company is purposefully extending its footprint in the United States, following successful entries into other states earlier.

The expansion into Connecticut comes at a strategically opportune time. The local market is currently showing its strongest performance to date. For Hacksaw Gaming, this is the logical continuation of a partnership that has already borne fruit in Pennsylvania. Working with major platform operators allows the studio to make its innovative game content accessible to a massive audience and compete effectively against established rivals.

Numbers and facts

The economic relevance of this market entry is clearly visible in the latest performance data from Connecticut. In September, the state recorded a record volume of iGaming wagers totaling $1.95 billion. This represents a 6 percent increase compared to the previous year. Hacksaw Gaming prepared well for this launch: the company secured the necessary Online Gaming Service Provider license from the state's Department of Consumer Protection back in March 2026.

The stock market reacted immediately to the news. Shares in Hacksaw AB, trading under the ticker HACK on the Stockholm Stock Exchange, rose by 2.61 percent to SEK 57.05 per share following the announcement on Monday. This price increase illustrates investor confidence in the company's US strategy. As early as July 2025, the team laid the groundwork for today's cooperation by launching slots on FanDuel in Pennsylvania.

Background

The operational CEO of Hacksaw Gaming views the new market launch as far more than just another checkmark on the map. The relationship with FanDuel is seen as a central pillar for long-term success overseas. Due to the gradual regulation of individual states, the USA is considered one of the most lucrative yet regulatorily demanding markets worldwide.

"Making our Connecticut debut with FanDuel is a fantastic milestone for Hacksaw Gaming and another important step in our US expansion. FanDuel is one of the biggest names in American online gaming, and we’ve developed a great relationship with the team." - Marcus Cordes, operational CEO of Hacksaw Gaming

The technical integration of the games is carried out via proven interfaces that ensure strict compliance with the regulatory requirements of the Department of Consumer Protection. This includes mechanisms for player protection as well as the precise accounting of wagers.

Why it matters for German players

For German casino fans, this US success of Hacksaw Gaming has an indirect but tangible significance. When a provider gains a foothold in highly regulated markets like Connecticut or Pennsylvania, it underscores the credibility and technical quality of the software. In Germany, similarly strict rules have been in place since the State Treaty on Gambling 2021 (GlüStV 2021). German players registered with providers on the official GGL whitelist benefit from the fact that top providers like Hacksaw adapt their games to global standards.

In Germany, however, players must adhere to specific limits that do not exist in this form everywhere in the USA. These include the deposit limit of 1,000 euros per month via the LUGAS system and the stake limit of a maximum of 1 euro per spin on virtual slot machines. Additionally, the five-second pause between spins is mandatory. Anyone playing Hacksaw titles in Germany does so in a legally secure environment, provided the casino holds a German license. Illegal offers from Curacao or the MGA do not provide this protection and should be avoided.

What it means for GGL-licensed casinos

German casinos with a GGL license keep a close eye on such international developments. The availability of popular slots that generate record revenues in the US market increases the attractiveness of legal German platforms. For operators, it is essential to maintain partnerships with studios that are globally successful, as this also promotes player acceptance in the regulated home market. Hacksaw Gaming proves with its move into Connecticut that it possesses the necessary infrastructure to meet complex licensing requirements, making them an ideal partner for the German market.