Canada
FANDUEL GROUP APPOINTS TRICIA ALCAMO CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER
FanDuel Group, the premier online gaming company in the United States, announced it has appointed Tricia Alcamo as the company’s Chief People Officer. Alcamo will be responsible for the acceleration of FanDuel’s People strategy reflecting the company’s extraordinary growth trajectory. Alcamo will lead the company’s human resources organization inclusive of culture development, talent acquisition, diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), organizational effectiveness, employment branding, learning and development, compensation and employee benefits in service to the company’s Sportsbook, Casino, Racing, Daily Fantasy, Retail and corporate functions.
“I am incredibly excited to welcome Tricia to my leadership team as our new Chief People Officer,” said Amy Howe, President & Chief Executive Officer for FanDuel. “Tricia has had a distinguished career building and running award winning human resources teams at media companies like our own and at globally trusted brands. Her arrival reflects our investment in our people and our commitment to a culture that recognizes and attracts the most talented team while providing them the most empathetic and inclusive environment to succeed.”
Alcamo is seasoned human resources executive who most recently served as Group Vice President of Human Resources for Spectrum Enterprise, a leading national provider of scalable fiber technology solutions and a part of Charter Communications. Prior to Spectrum Enterprise, Alcamo honed her skills at American Express where she held a series of progressively senior positions across multiple HR functions and her early career experiences were shaped as a management consultant with Deloitte.
Alcamo added, “As FanDuel continues to experience rapid growth in this exciting space, the people team plays a critical role in ensuring that the organization has the culture and capabilities that will enable sustained success well into the future. I’m honored to be working alongside Amy and the entire leadership group to drive innovative and strategic people practices that lead to winning business outcomes and an outstanding employee experience.”
During her career, Alcamo has been heralded for her innovative and progressive approaches to changing work environments. In 2020, Multichannel News recognized her with their prestigious “Wonder Woman” award, and CableFax Magazine named her as one of the “Most Powerful Women in Cable” in 2018. Lauded for the passion and commitment she brings to all aspects of her life, she was honored in 2015 by Working Mother Magazine as “Working Mother of the Year.” Alcamo earned her Bachelor of Arts in English and American Studies from Princeton University.
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Canada
ComeOn Group adds sportsbook to its offering in Ontario
ComeOn Group announced a significant milestone in its sportsbook expansion journey with the addition of sportsbook to their offering in Ontario following the successful acquisition of the required permits. This addition represents a strategic advancement in the Groups sportsbook growth trajectory where they are set to double its sportsbook business in the coming years.
ComeOn Group is one of 51 active operators in Ontario. The Ontario market has experienced robust growth since its launch, reaching C$6.7 billion in revenue in 2023.* By 2029, the market is forecasted to grow by a total of 29%, with 2024 expected to close with a 20% increase.
ComeOn keeps investing in its sportsbook business acceleration that is powered by its proprietary sportsbook platform and in-house risk management and trading team. As a multi product vertical operator, ComeOn is striving to give its customer base a safe and exciting entertainment destination and this approach is now expanded to their Ontario audience.
Juergen Reutter, Chief Executive Officer at ComeOn Group, said: “We are very excited about the opportunities this new milestone opens up for us. As a casino-led operator it represents a key part of our sportsbook strategy to double our business in the coming years. Like in any of our other markets, we are striving for a differentiated sportsbook entertainment experience that is powered by our in-house technology. Our goal is to deliver top-tier entertainment to our players while fostering safe and innovative gaming experiences.”
*Source – H2GC H2 Ontario Data 25.10.2024 (excl. Lottery)
BCLC
INTRALOT Announces New Project with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation for Online Lottery Platform
INTRALOT S.A. has announced the undertaking of a new project between the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), the sole lottery operator for the Government of British Columbia in Canada, and INTRALOT Inc., its US subsidiary, for the provision of an online lottery platform. The project also includes the digitalization of the existing land-based network.
The solution will be based on the Player X platform, part of the Lotos X ecosystem, and adds to the company’s overall partnership with BCLC, which has been extended until 2028.
INTRALOT is a leading player in a changing world of gaming. With significant experience in looking forward and anticipating emerging trends, the company provides future-proof solutions to regulated lottery and gaming operators around the world.
Canada
IAGR announces Toronto as host city for 2025 conference
Hot on the heels of its most attended conference in history, the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) is excited to announce that its 2025 conference will take place in Toronto, Canada, from October 20 to 23, 2025.
The event will be held in partnership with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) at the Westin Harbour Castle, offering stunning waterfront views and a premier, downtown Toronto location.
‘Fresh off the success of our Rome conference, we’re thrilled to continue the momentum with next year’s event in Toronto,’ said Ben Haden, IAGR President.
‘The IAGR 2025 conference promises to be another unparalleled opportunity for our global community to come together, collaborate and shape the future of gaming regulation. We’re looking forward to working with AGCO to bring it all together.’
AGCO CEO and Registrar Dr. Karin Schnarr, added, ‘We’re excited to welcome IAGR and its members to Toronto. This partnership provides a great opportunity to share Ontario’s innovative regulatory practices and foster meaningful discussions that drive positive change in the industry.’
Stay tuned for registration details early next year.
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