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Casino Time Elevates Social Gaming in Ontario with Launch of iGaming Website
Ontario-based operator delivers authentic casino experience, bridging the gap between physical and digital gaming
Kingston, Ontario, May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Casino Time, a full-service online casino for Ontario residents, proudly announces the highly anticipated launch of its iGaming website, CasinoTime.ca. Affiliated with 10 Charitable Gaming entertainment venues across the province, Casino Time extends its legacy fundraising model and beloved social gaming experience to the digital realm. At the time of launch, Casino Time features a premium selection of games in each of its core product verticals including Slots, Live Dealer Casino Games, and Bingo. Adding to its diverse portfolio, Casino Time is also set to introduce a Sportsbook in late 2024. With a robust suite of features including interactive chat, local customer service, 24/7 accessibility, loyalty rewards, and rapid payment solutions, the online platform provides a powerful casino experience that is community-oriented.
Casino Time is committed to meeting the expectations of players who value the superior gaming experience associated with its charitable gaming affiliates. The iGaming website harnesses industry-leading technology from Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) to deliver an intuitive user experience and offers progressive jackpots and full-service game offerings from Pragmatic Play, Evolution, IGT, and Blueprint Gaming, including mega hits like Lightning Roulette, Gonzo’s Quest, and Cleopatra.
Pragmatic Play will also be the driving force behind Casino Time’s Bingo offering, handpicked by the operator for its best-in-class user experience, comprehensive promotional suite, live chat functionality, and exclusive play-on-demand feature. Casino Time is the first Canadian iGaming operator to offer regulated access to the globally renowned bingo product, Bingo Blast, cherished by players everywhere.
“We have been leading the revival of community gaming in Ontario for 20 years with cutting-edge gambling entertainment at the local level. Now through an exclusive partnership with iGO, we’re bringing our offerings online across Ontario, providing more access to the social gaming revolution that has won us a legion of fans,” says D’Arcy Stuart, CEO of Casino Time.
Rooted in legacy, Casino Time’s team is dedicated to delivering an unparalleled online and offline gaming experience with over 50 years of serving the gambling community in Ontario. Committed to VIP loyalty, high-touch customer care, responsible gaming practices, and safety and security, Casino Time provides community and peace of mind to its players.
“In our physical locations, our gambling product is, of course, second to none, but the special sauce is the social experience, which we’re replicating with the iGaming platform,” adds George Prue, General Manager of Jackpot Time Sarnia. “We know our customers personally and we love being part of their recreation and banter. Plus, proceeds get invested straight back into the community. That’s a gambling model we can proudly stand behind.”
Casino Time is not merely an online entity; it is an extension of the vibrant Ontario gambling community. Casino Time’s iGaming website goes beyond the ordinary, fostering a community-oriented gaming experience that is both social and inclusive.
About Casino Time
Casino Time is an agent of iGaming Ontario registered with the Alcohol Gaming Commission of Ontario (“AGCO”) – OPIG#1240874 Ontario only 19+. Provincially owned and operated, Casino Time has 10 charitable gaming centre affiliates and an innovative iGaming website. Committed to responsible gaming practices, Casino Time ensures a safe and enjoyable gaming environment for all patrons both online and offline while supporting local communities. For more information, please visit http://casinotime.ca/.
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Canadian iGaming market
Hugo Casino Teams Up with CasinoCanada to Expand in Canada
Hugo Casino, a popular online gaming platform operated by Kawaii Partners, has officially partnered with CasinoCanada.com to strengthen its presence in the Canadian market. The collaboration will focus on editorial coverage, analytical reviews, and SEO-optimized content tailored for Canadian players.
Under this partnership, CasinoCanada will produce detailed reviews, comparison guides, and data-driven insights, aimed at delivering transparent, research-based evaluations of Hugo Casino’s platform. The content strategy is designed to attract high-quality, search-driven traffic, helping players make informed decisions while enhancing Hugo Casino’s digital visibility.
Eugene Ravdin, Head of PR at SEOBROTHERS, which operates CasinoCanada, commented:
“Partnering with Hugo Casino aligns with our strategy of working with operators who prioritize compliance, security, and quality user experiences. Hugo Casino has a strong operational foundation and clear product vision. Our goal is to provide objective, data-driven content that drives sustainable long-term traffic and measurable results.”
Hugo Casino operates under a Curacao license and offers a wide portfolio of online entertainment, including slots, table games, and a fully immersive Live Casino. Security is a priority, with advanced encryption safeguarding players’ personal and financial information. Customer support is available 24/7 via Live Chat and email.
Players can access over 10,000 casino games, featuring top titles from leading providers such as Pragmatic Play, Play’n GO, and Yggdrasil. Hugo Casino supports 10 fiat payment options and 12 cryptocurrencies, making deposits and withdrawals simple and convenient.
Kawaii Partners, launched in 2023, also operates Spinzen Casino, expanding its portfolio in the online gaming and affiliate marketing space.
This partnership with CasinoCanada highlights Hugo Casino’s commitment to transparency, high-quality content, and a growing Canadian audience.
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Soft2Bet launches Lodur, a Viking-inspired Swedish casino and sportsbook
From payments to content, Lodur is designed around how Swedish players prefer a seamless, locally tailored gaming experience. The platform supports popular local payment methods, highlights the sports events Swedish audiences follow most closely, and features localised Live Slots that present live dealer entertainment with a Swedish-first approach across both desktop and mobile.
A defining element of Lodur is its Island system, a persistent progression layer that continues across sessions. Alongside sports betting and casino gameplay, users develop a personal island settlement by constructing new buildings and upgrading existing ones to expand functionality.
The Island system operates on social casino mechanics. Players earn resources through gameplay and use them to build structures, strengthen their settlement, and unlock new progression paths. Each upgrade introduces fresh objectives and rewards, transforming short play sessions into long-term development.
Within Soft2Bet’s Lodur ecosystem, competitive play is enhanced through a PvP simulation that encourages rivalry and repeat engagement. Players can raid other islands, defend their own settlement, and refine strategies as they advance. With no defined endpoint, Lodur is built for continuous progression, where building, raiding, and upgrading form an ongoing gameplay loop.
Lodur is powered by MEGA (Motivational Engineering Gaming Application), Soft2Bet’s engagement engine that introduces missions, challenges, and narrative-driven journeys across casino and sportsbook experiences, supporting deeper retention through purposeful and reward-driven play.
Yoel Zuckerberg, Chief Product Officer at Soft2Bet, stated: “Lodur shows what our product toolkit can do when Soft2Bet’s MEGA is applied to social mechanics and PvP progression. We have built a journey that keeps players building, competing and returning to Lodur, without adding friction to the core experience.”
With Lodur, Soft2Bet continues to invest in brands designed specifically for local markets, combining distinct creative identities with high-quality UX, performance-driven delivery, and compliance-by-design to provide players with a secure and market-appropriate experience.
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AI
Kiss AI Live Casino: An AI-First Live Casino Infrastructure
Kiss AI Live Casino: An AI-First Live Casino Infrastructure , Kiss AI Live Casino is a fully AI-driven live casino system designed to replace traditional studio dependencies with fully configurable digital environments. The platform offers operators a flexible, scalable solution for delivering live casino experiences without the constraints of physical sets or fixed table layouts.
The product suite features a variety of live casino titles with AI-generated dealers, where artificial intelligence governs dealer behavior and interactions. Operators can define every aspect of the table presentation, allowing for a unique, brand-aligned experience.
Flexible Live Casino Setup
Each Kiss AI Live Casino table can be customized in multiple ways, including:
- Dealer appearance, ethnicity, and facial features
- Hairstyle and wardrobe styling
- Studio environment and background settings
- On-table branding and overall visual identity
The AI-powered dealers support 160+ languages, enabling full localization of both visual and spoken elements. These adjustments can be applied without changing the underlying table logic, allowing operators to deploy a single infrastructure across multiple brands, markets, and audience segments with minimal effort.
AI Engine. Human Approach.
Dealers are entirely generated and managed via AI, allowing for scalable deployment without the need for multiple studios. Visual environments are digitally constructed, and can be modified instantly, removing the need for production downtime or physical adjustments.
Kiss AI Live Casino operates as a live casino format where presentation and interactivity are defined at the system level, offering operators complete flexibility while maintaining the immersive experience of traditional live gaming.
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