{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"170475","rtpr_id":"nPnbrrw16a-20261015","ticker":"ALL","exchange":"ASX","all_tickers":["ALL"],"title":"Spooky Link™ Goes Digital: One of the World's Most Popular Slot Games Launches Online Across North America","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-10-15T13:01:00.682Z","article_body":"Spooky Link™ Goes Digital: One of the World's Most Popular Slot Games Launches Online Across North America\nPR Newswire\n\nLAS VEGAS, Oct. 15, 2026\n\nSpooky Link Go Ghost™ is now available from Aristocrat Interactive™ on the\nregion's leading iGaming platforms\n\nLAS VEGAS, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Regulated online gaming across North\nAmerica just got a little spookier with the arrival of Spooky Link™ by\nAristocrat™ on leading online casino platforms. More than a game launch,\nthis marks the debut of one of the industry's most successful slot franchises\nin the Real Money Gaming (RMG) digital space, reimagined and optimized for\nonline play.\n\nGallery: Click to download high-res images\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4798574-1&h=3322229918&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dropbox.com%2Fscl%2Ffo%2Fhy7svus546yg5ok8kzpuf%2FAAIVrrjx-iEVSy6T2MOSU3E%3Frlkey%3Divg5rek9wudynzv6caqm31g68%26st%3Dflhqsd23%26dl%3D0&a=Gallery%3A+Click+to+download+high-res+images)\n\nIn a milestone moment, Aristocrat Interactive, the online RMG division of\nAristocrat, is bringing the Spooky Link franchise to players across all\nregulated U.S. iGaming states and Canadian provinces for the very first time.\n\nThis network-wide launch ensures players can now enjoy the fun and excitement\nof Spooky Link Go Ghost across major online casino operators throughout North\nAmerica. The release marks the beginning of a broader rollout, with additional\ntitles from the iconic Spooky Link franchise planned for launch throughout\n2027.\n\n\"The launch of Spooky Link brings one of the most successful land-based slot\nfranchises in the industry to online players across the U.S. and Canada. This\nfull-scale network rollout has been timed to coincide with the Halloween\nseason and is supported by the industry's leading operators, with additional\niconic Spooky Link titles to follow,\" said Dylan Slaney, CEO of Aristocrat\nInteractive.\n\nThe Spooky Link franchise continues to demonstrate its global appeal,\ncontinuously topping the Eilers & Krejcik U.S. & Canada Game\nPerformance Report, with the land-based titles ranking among the industry's\ntop-performing games.\n\nThis launch underscores Aristocrat Interactive's commitment to delivering\nworld-class online gaming experiences by bringing some of the industry's\nbest-performing casino content to regulated digital markets.\n\n\"Our spirits are up for this launch as Spooky Link has seen strong appeal and\nexceptional land-based performance, driven by high levels of player\nengagement. Bringing the brand to online RMG allows us to build on that proven\nsuccess while delivering an experience tailored for digital audiences. It's\nanother example of our ability to take world-class land-based content and\nextend its reach across channels, creating a truly connected player\nexperience,\" Slaney continued.\n\nSpooky Link Go Ghost features the player-favourite Cash Collect™ mechanic,\nwhere special symbols collect and enhance credit values, jackpots, and other\nprizes appearing on the reels. Go Ghost introduces a unique twist on this\npopular feature, with the Ghost character randomly appearing to boost credit\nvalues, creating even more opportunities for exciting wins.\n\nThe Spooky Link brand family delights players with its distinctive cast of\nmonster characters. Go Ghost is the first game release in an entertaining and\nhighly engaging character family, to be joined in future titles by\nplayer-favourite Mo' Mummy™ and Yo Yeti ™. Combining playful spooky\nthemes, eye-catching animations and feature-rich gameplay, the Go Ghost title\ndelivers a memorable experience that has already resonated with players on\ncasino floors and is now set to entertain online audiences across North\nAmerica.\n\nPlayers in regulated jurisdictions across North America can experience Spooky\nLink Go Ghost today on participating online casino platforms and mobile casino\napps.\n\nAbout Aristocrat Interactive\nAristocrat Interactive is Aristocrat Leisure Limited's (ASX: ALL) regulated\nonline Real Money Gaming (RMG) business, delivering content, technology, and\nservices across iGaming, iLottery, Customer Experience Solutions, casino\noperations, and Online Sports Betting. Combining industry-leading game\ncontent, proprietary technology platforms, AI-powered analytics, and digital\ngaming solutions, Aristocrat Interactive helps operators create connected\nplayer experiences, optimize performance, and drive growth across regulated\ngaming markets. Aristocrat Interactive is committed to responsible gameplay\nand innovation that bridges land-based and online gaming experiences.\nAristocrat Interactive's regulated gaming products are for use only in\naccordance with local laws and regulatory requirements.  Aristocrat\nInteractive promotes Responsible Gameplay.  Please see\nhttps://www.aristocrat.com/responsible-gameplay/\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4798574-1&h=3328881811&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aristocrat.com%2Fresponsible-gameplay%2F&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aristocrat.com%2Fresponsible-gameplay%2F)\n\nMedia Contacts:\nLinn Alexander\nCommunications Director, Aristocrat Interactive\nlinn.alexander@aristocrat.com (mailto:linn.alexander@aristocrat.com)\n\nPaul Speirs-Hernandez\nSteinbeck Communications\npaul@steinbeckcommunications.com (mailto:paul@steinbeckcommunications.com)\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/spooky-link-goes-digital-one-of-the-worlds-most-popular-slot-games-launches-online-across-north-america-302909792.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/spooky-link-goes-digital-one-of-the-worlds-most-popular-slot-games-launches-online-across-north-america-302909792.html)\n\nSOURCE Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.\n\n\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS2013869/Spooky-Lin-by-Aristocrat-POSTER.jpg?id=OA3020459\nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1839778/Aristocrat-Interactive-Green-Logo.jpg?id=OA3020458\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPnbrrw16a-20261015","title":"Spooky Link™ Goes Digital: One of the World's Most Popular Slot Games Launches Online Across North America","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"ALL","created":"2026-10-15T13:01:00.682Z","tickers":["ALL"],"exchange":"ASX","article_body":"Spooky Link™ Goes Digital: One of the World's Most Popular Slot Games Launches Online Across North America\nPR Newswire\n\nLAS VEGAS, Oct. 15, 2026\n\nSpooky Link Go Ghost™ is now available from Aristocrat Interactive™ on the\nregion's leading iGaming platforms\n\nLAS VEGAS, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Regulated online gaming across North\nAmerica just got a little spookier with the arrival of Spooky Link™ by\nAristocrat™ on leading online casino platforms. More than a game launch,\nthis marks the debut of one of the industry's most successful slot franchises\nin the Real Money Gaming (RMG) digital space, reimagined and optimized for\nonline play.\n\nGallery: Click to download high-res images\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4798574-1&h=3322229918&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dropbox.com%2Fscl%2Ffo%2Fhy7svus546yg5ok8kzpuf%2FAAIVrrjx-iEVSy6T2MOSU3E%3Frlkey%3Divg5rek9wudynzv6caqm31g68%26st%3Dflhqsd23%26dl%3D0&a=Gallery%3A+Click+to+download+high-res+images)\n\nIn a milestone moment, Aristocrat Interactive, the online RMG division of\nAristocrat, is bringing the Spooky Link franchise to players across all\nregulated U.S. iGaming states and Canadian provinces for the very first time.\n\nThis network-wide launch ensures players can now enjoy the fun and excitement\nof Spooky Link Go Ghost across major online casino operators throughout North\nAmerica. The release marks the beginning of a broader rollout, with additional\ntitles from the iconic Spooky Link franchise planned for launch throughout\n2027.\n\n\"The launch of Spooky Link brings one of the most successful land-based slot\nfranchises in the industry to online players across the U.S. and Canada. This\nfull-scale network rollout has been timed to coincide with the Halloween\nseason and is supported by the industry's leading operators, with additional\niconic Spooky Link titles to follow,\" said Dylan Slaney, CEO of Aristocrat\nInteractive.\n\nThe Spooky Link franchise continues to demonstrate its global appeal,\ncontinuously topping the Eilers & Krejcik U.S. & Canada Game\nPerformance Report, with the land-based titles ranking among the industry's\ntop-performing games.\n\nThis launch underscores Aristocrat Interactive's commitment to delivering\nworld-class online gaming experiences by bringing some of the industry's\nbest-performing casino content to regulated digital markets.\n\n\"Our spirits are up for this launch as Spooky Link has seen strong appeal and\nexceptional land-based performance, driven by high levels of player\nengagement. Bringing the brand to online RMG allows us to build on that proven\nsuccess while delivering an experience tailored for digital audiences. It's\nanother example of our ability to take world-class land-based content and\nextend its reach across channels, creating a truly connected player\nexperience,\" Slaney continued.\n\nSpooky Link Go Ghost features the player-favourite Cash Collect™ mechanic,\nwhere special symbols collect and enhance credit values, jackpots, and other\nprizes appearing on the reels. Go Ghost introduces a unique twist on this\npopular feature, with the Ghost character randomly appearing to boost credit\nvalues, creating even more opportunities for exciting wins.\n\nThe Spooky Link brand family delights players with its distinctive cast of\nmonster characters. Go Ghost is the first game release in an entertaining and\nhighly engaging character family, to be joined in future titles by\nplayer-favourite Mo' Mummy™ and Yo Yeti ™. Combining playful spooky\nthemes, eye-catching animations and feature-rich gameplay, the Go Ghost title\ndelivers a memorable experience that has already resonated with players on\ncasino floors and is now set to entertain online audiences across North\nAmerica.\n\nPlayers in regulated jurisdictions across North America can experience Spooky\nLink Go Ghost today on participating online casino platforms and mobile casino\napps.\n\nAbout Aristocrat Interactive\nAristocrat Interactive is Aristocrat Leisure Limited's (ASX: ALL) regulated\nonline Real Money Gaming (RMG) business, delivering content, technology, and\nservices across iGaming, iLottery, Customer Experience Solutions, casino\noperations, and Online Sports Betting. Combining industry-leading game\ncontent, proprietary technology platforms, AI-powered analytics, and digital\ngaming solutions, Aristocrat Interactive helps operators create connected\nplayer experiences, optimize performance, and drive growth across regulated\ngaming markets. Aristocrat Interactive is committed to responsible gameplay\nand innovation that bridges land-based and online gaming experiences.\nAristocrat Interactive's regulated gaming products are for use only in\naccordance with local laws and regulatory requirements.  Aristocrat\nInteractive promotes Responsible Gameplay.  Please see\nhttps://www.aristocrat.com/responsible-gameplay/\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4798574-1&h=3328881811&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aristocrat.com%2Fresponsible-gameplay%2F&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aristocrat.com%2Fresponsible-gameplay%2F)\n\nMedia Contacts:\nLinn Alexander\nCommunications Director, Aristocrat Interactive\nlinn.alexander@aristocrat.com (mailto:linn.alexander@aristocrat.com)\n\nPaul Speirs-Hernandez\nSteinbeck Communications\npaul@steinbeckcommunications.com (mailto:paul@steinbeckcommunications.com)\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/spooky-link-goes-digital-one-of-the-worlds-most-popular-slot-games-launches-online-across-north-america-302909792.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/spooky-link-goes-digital-one-of-the-worlds-most-popular-slot-games-launches-online-across-north-america-302909792.html)\n\nSOURCE Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.\n\n\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS2013869/Spooky-Lin-by-Aristocrat-POSTER.jpg?id=OA3020459\nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1839778/Aristocrat-Interactive-Green-Logo.jpg?id=OA3020458\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. 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