Canada
SGG Media Appoints Troy Paul as Chief Executive Officer
Pioneering social media sports marketing company names new CEO to drive global expansion
SGG Media, a Division of Sports Gambling Guides, Inc. has announced the appointment of Troy Paul as CEO, with Paul also operating as Co-founder and Board Member.
Troy Paul and Mark-Paul co-founded SGG Media in 2020, and it has quickly become one of the most talked about businesses in the sports gambling world. The company has had a meteoric rise to the top, harnessing the power of social media to change the sports marketing industry. In just three years, Troy Paul has overseen the rise of SGG Media to become the nation’s second largest sports social media marketing company.
SGG Media is a social media sports marketing company, featuring over 1,300 sports Content Creator / Influencers with over 26 million avid sports Followers. SGG delivers social media branding, advertising and customer acquisitions for the nation’s largest sports and sports gambling firms including DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics, Prize Picks, Fliff and others. In the past two years, the company has established itself as one of the three largest U.S. sports gambling accounts on Instagram as well as one of the top 10 on Twitter.
Troy Paul, CEO at SGG Media said ‘ I am delighted to have stepped into the position of CEO. We have become a top sports gambling advertising company and have immediate expansion plans into advertising retail and other products to our 26 million sports fans. SGG offers advertising partners the most cost-effective way to reach the new younger generation (21-41) of sports fans receiving their sports information solely from social media. SGG Media has created a community of sports lovers, just like us! SGG Media represents the growing $13 Billion Influencer Economy (2021) in a unique way – via Micro Sports Influencers. SGG Media is the go-to source for all sports and sports gambling related social media.’
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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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