Canada
ENV Media and KTO Group Announce Joint Venture Agreement
ENV Media announced its latest strategic partnership with KTO Group, a prominent leader in the Brazilian iGaming industry. Through this joint venture, ENV Media will expand its footprint into the thriving iGaming market of Brazil.
The agreement encompasses a joint venture that allows ENV Media to enhance KTO’s front-end, including optimizing its site architecture, product, and content, as well as improving the user journey with better UX/UI, HTML markups, and redirect logic. ENV Media will take ownership of all marketing activities related to improving KTO’s share of voice in search engines and increasing the acquisition metrics from organic and referral channels.
“This partnership marks yet another milestone for our company. We are now expanding our footprint into Latin America with Brazil as the first market. This agreement allows us to get access to one of the fastest-growing brands in the region, and I hope that we can utilize our internal knowledge and strategies to increase KTO’s organic presence and share of voice in the market,” Mattias Bergehed, CEO of ENV Media, said.
Furthermore, the two parties will strengthen their partnership by launching a new brand called 7jackpots. The brand will be launched on KTO Group’s current platform, utilizing KTO’s leading position in Brazil, and offering a fully localized product tailored for the Brazilian market.
In addition, ENV Media and KTO Group have agreed to use ENV’s own developed front-end that is tailor-made for increasing visibility in search engines and fostering long-term organic growth.
“We are excited to introduce our new front-end aimed at increasing visibility in search engines and fostering long-term organic growth. This stands as a testament to our commitment to innovation and our passion for delivering the highest-quality experiences for both our partners and users,” Martin Larsson, CTO at ENV, said.
As a result of this new partnership, ENV Media will need to strengthen its team with local employees. As of last month, ENV Media has been actively looking for skilled, casino-focused content writers, outreach specialists, and other roles to ensure the success of its future projects.
“Since the beginning, we have had an ethos of hiring skilled individuals with an undeniable knowledge of the casino product. Expertise is everything, and with the right people by your side, it’s amazing how much you can achieve. We’ve all agreed on various roles that are necessary for our future success, and we look forward to meeting the right people to help us achieve this,” Shane Hand, COO at ENV Media, said.
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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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