Canada

The Gaming Americas Q2 Meetup has come to end. Save the date for the upcoming events!

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4 years ago

April 30, 2021

The Gaming Americas Q2 Meetup has come to end and we are already gearing up for the upcoming Summit that are dedicated for the North and Latin American regions.

The Q2 Meetup took place between 28-29 April and has recorded over 2000 participants from

3 continents, who tuned in to hear the latest from the gambling industry leaders.

“We are not surprised to see such high demand when it comes to quality content around the North and Latin American gambling industry. With multiple webinars and virtual events, it is hard for one to navigate through the clutter. We always aim to keep the conversation on the topic and we are proud to say that once again have proved that Gaming Americas is a growing force in the region. We are thankful to everyone involved an we are grateful to have the opportunity to work with all of you” stated Zoltán Tűndik, Co-Founder and Head of Business at Hipther Agency.

European Gaming Congress 2024 (Warsaw, Poland)

You can view the recordings on the following links:

Day 1 (LATAM Focus): https://youtu.be/bG1zIx_MZpY
Day 2 (North American Focus): https://youtu.be/u_MPU8Nvh9M

Make sure to save dates for the Q3 Meetup which will take place between 25-26 August.
You can register for free on the following link: https://gamingamericas.com/meetups/register/
If you are already registered for the meetups, you do not need to register again. All updates will be sent to your e-mail address once they are available!

We are also eager to see you at our two mega events dedicated for the Americas, which will take place between 22-23 June.

Check out our intro video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cj4ay22scE

Register for Gaming Summit North America or Gaming Summit Latin America here: https://summits.gamingamericas.com/register/

Canada

ComeOn Group adds sportsbook to its offering in Ontario

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1 week ago

November 8, 2024

GamingAmericas.com

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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

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1 week ago

November 7, 2024

GamingAmericas.com

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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

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2 weeks ago

October 30, 2024

GamingAmericas.com

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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.