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Pace-O-Matic Announces Key Management Appointments
Pace-O-Matic, Inc. is pleased to announce key management changes as the company enjoys rapid growth and expansion into new markets.
Pace-O-Matic is one of the leading providers of fun, interactive, and entertaining skill games. Its groundbreaking products provide supplemental revenue to support small businesses, social and fraternal clubs in several markets across the nation.
Paul Goldean, Pace-O-Matic’s President and Chief Operating Officer, announced that the following employees have been promoted to new positions: Gina Trumm Reinhardt as Chief Marketing Officer, Michael Barley as Chief Public Affairs Officer, and Rick Goodling as Director of National Compliance.
“Pace-O-Matic has done a tremendous job of building the right team of experienced, qualified, and driven professionals capable of putting our company in the position to succeed today and in the future,” Goldean said. “We are proud to empower Gina Trumm Reinhardt, Michael Barley, and Rick Goodling — and their new positions reflect their importance and contributions to the company.”
Before being named Chief Marketing Officer, Gina Trumm Reinhardt served as the Vice President of Marketing for Pace-O-Matic.
In her expanded role, Gina is responsible for the oversight of the marketing and media strategy for the company. Before joining Pace-O-Matic, Gina was a director-level officer with Procter & Gamble.
Michael Barley most recently served as the Vice President of Public Relations for Pace-O-Matic. In his new role, Michael will be responsible for overseeing the government relations and communications for the company. Before joining Pace-O-Matic, Michael served as a government relations and political consultant in Pennsylvania, where he is recognized as one of the top professionals in his field.
Before being elevated to his new role, Rick Goodling most recently served as head of our Director of Compliance in Pennsylvania. Rick is a retired trooper with the Pennsylvania State Police, where he led the Compliance, Auditing, and Gambling Enforcement Unit.
These changes will help Pace-O-Matic as it continues to grow and expand into new markets by improving communications and engagement with employees, distributors, operators, and our dedicated customers utilizing our products across the nation. Pace-O-Matic is an industry leader in providing skill video games and establishing regulatory structures for our growing business.
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Internet Gaming Operator by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
This significant milestone authorizes absolutebet to offer regulated iGaming services in Ontario’s legal market under the oversight of AGCO and iGaming Ontario (iGO).
The registration marks a key step in absolutebet’s mission to bring a trusted, responsible, and innovative online casino experience to Ontario players. absolutebet is committed to operating with integrity and transparency, meeting all provincial standards for player protection, responsible gambling, anti-money laundering, and game integrity.
“Securing AGCO registration is more than a milestone—it’s the start of absolutebet’s journey in one of the most exciting regulated markets in the world,” said Chen Truman, Founder of absolutebet. “We are building a brand that will grow with the Ontario community and set the stage for future expansion.”
On the regulatory milestone, Krisztina Kalla, Legal & Regulatory Compliance Advisor of absolutebet, commented: “I’m incredibly proud to see all the hard work behind this license pay off. Securing AGCO registration has taken months of preparation and close collaboration with regulators and partners. I am very happy to see the result of that work, and even more excited as we move into the launch phase and open up the absolutebet community to Ontario players in a fun and responsible way.”
Ontario is recognized as one of the most competitive and fast-growing regulated iGaming markets in North America. With AGCO registration secured, absolutebet will move forward with the final stages of its iGO onboarding process in preparation for launch.
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Alex Malchenko Head of Sales at Evoplay
Evoplay strengthens Ontario presence in partnership with Caesars Entertainment
Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, has partnered with Caesars Entertainment to expand its footprint in the Canadian market, following its initial entry earlier this year. The partnership integrates 20 of the studio’s top-performing titles onto Caesars Palace Online Casino, Horseshoe Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino in Ontario, including fan-favourites such as Hot Triple Sevens, Triple Chili, and The Greatest Catch Bonus Buy.
Having announced its official entrance into Ontario in March, the collaboration with Caesars marks a significant step in Evoplay’s local strategy. Further standout releases, such as Inner Fire Bonus Buy and Hot Volcano, also launched as part of the initial package, with additional player favourites, including Fruit Nova and Ice Mania.
The collaboration underlines Evoplay’s commitment to working with leading operators to deliver high-quality content tailored to regional audiences.
Alex Malchenko, Head of Sales at Evoplay, said: “Launching with Caesars in Ontario marks a key milestone in our North American strategy.
“It reflects both the strength of our portfolio and our commitment to providing innovative, high-performing content to operators of the highest caliber.”
Ricardo Cornejo Rivas, Vice President of Online Gaming at Caesars Digital, said: “Evoplay brings a fresh and dynamic approach to online gaming, which we’re excited to offer to our players in Ontario. This portfolio of standout titles adds to our growing content library and furthering our ongoing goal of delivering top-tier entertainment experiences to our players.”
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The iGaming Ontario Board of Directors has announced Joseph Hillier as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 8, 2025. Joseph’s depth in the Ontario igaming market combined with successful public and private sector careers make him the ideal President and CEO at this critical point in iGaming Ontario’s growth.
Joseph was most recently Chief Strategy Officer and Corporate Secretary at the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), where he delivered significant strategic and regulatory initiatives across the province’s alcohol, cannabis, gaming, and horse racing sectors. Prior to the AGCO, he served as Chief of Staff to Ontario Attorney General Hon. Doug Downey and led the development, launch and implementation of Canada’s first private sector-driven igaming market and the creation of iGaming Ontario. Joseph also spent more than a decade working in the financial and legal services sectors.
The Board expressed its sincere thanks to David Smith for serving as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer since Martha Otton’s retirement.
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