Canada
Sightline Appoints Shannon Nadeau and Larry Whelan to Lead Compliance and Risk Teams
Sightline Payments has announced the appointments of Shannon Nadeau and Larry Whelan to lead Sightline’s compliance and risk departments, respectively.
Both Shannon and Larry bring decades of experience from some of the most respected gaming companies and institutions, including the Nevada Gaming Control Board, Wynn Resorts, Shuffle Master, MGM Resorts International, and Penn National Gaming.
Shannon Nadeau joins Sightline as the Director of Regulatory and Licensing Compliance, where she will oversee licensing as Sightline continues to expand into new markets. Shannon will also help advance Sightline’s responsible gaming initiatives and work with regulators to advance payments innovation across the gaming industry. Shannon most recently served as the Executive Director of Global Compliance for Wynn Resorts, Ltd. She began her career in the gaming industry more than two decades ago with the Nevada Gaming Control Board and has served in compliance roles with IGT and Shuffle Master. Shannon attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where she earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in Communications and Criminal Justice. She is a Certified Compliance & Ethical Professional (CCEP) as issued by the Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics.
Larry Whelan joins Sightline as the Director of Risk, where he will oversee the company’s risk management division, anti-money laundering efforts, and fraud prevention activities. Larry will be responsible for monitoring the millions of transactions that occur annually across Sightline’s more than 1.5 million cardholders. Larry will also manage Sightline’s risk team, which continuously monitors transactions across Sightline’s partners. Larry most recently served as Vice President of Compliance for Interblock Gaming. During his nearly 30-year career in gaming, Larry has served in leadership roles at Wynn Resorts, Penn National Gaming, Station Casinos, Caesars, and MGM Resorts International. Larry holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from UNLV.
“The additions of Shannon Nadeau and Larry Whelan further bolster Sightline’s best-in-class efforts across risk, compliance, and licensing. Their decades of gaming compliance enhances Sightline’s continued ability to offer payments innovations safely and securely,” Jennifer Carleton, Chief Legal Officer at Sightline, said.
“I’ve seen firsthand how Sightline’s innovations have modernized payments within the gaming industry, and I’m thrilled to play an integral role in helping the company grow. I now enjoy a 360 degree view of risk and anti-money laundering in gaming, from the operator through the platform to the supplier,” Larry Whelan, Sightline’s new Director of Risk, said.
“As digital payment options become more prevalent in U.S. casinos, we must ensure regulators understand how payments fit within the broader gaming industry. I’m excited to join the Sightline team and their expanding team of experts from across the gaming and payments industries,” Shannon Nadeau, Sightline’s new Director of Regulatory and Licensing Compliance, said.
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St8 launches in Ontario through partnership with Tonybet
Casino games aggregator and full-service technology provider, St8 has officially gone live in Ontario’s regulated market through a new partnership with international brand Tonybet.
Through the partnership, Tonybet gains access to St8’s casino games aggregation platform, offering a wide range of premium titles from leading providers through a single API, alongside bonusing and promotional tools, compliance and licensing solutions, advanced reporting and data capabilities.
Built as a single scalable platform, St8’s products are designed to help operators launch and grow across regulated markets with fast, flexible technology solutions while maintaining full compliance.
The agreement marks a further step in St8’s global growth strategy as the company continues to expand its presence across regulated jurisdictions.
Vladimir Negine, CEO at St8, said: “Going live in Ontario is an important milestone for St8 and reflects our continued commitment to growth in regulated markets. Since receiving our Ontario licence, we have focused on building strong local partnerships and delivering a platform that combines scalability, speed and compliance.
“As a respected international brand, Tonybet shares our commitment to building reliable solutions for regulated markets, and we look forward to working closely together as we continue to expand our presence in regulated jurisdictions worldwide.”
Kiryl Liudvikevich, Head of Product at Tonybet, added: “As we expand our presence in Ontario, it is important for us to work with technology partners that support continued growth while meeting the highest regulatory standards.
“St8’s platform gives us the flexibility to integrate a wide range of content and tools through a single connection, helping us scale smoothly while maintaining a strong focus on player experience.”
St8 continues to lead the way as a partner of choice for regulated markets. In addition to its Ontario licence, the company holds licences in key regulated jurisdictions like the United Kingdom, Sweden and Romania, among others.
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Canada
Rivalry Corp. Announces Significant Reduction in Operations and Evaluation of Strategic Alternatives
Rivalry Corp. announced that its Board of Directors has approved a significant reduction in operating activity as the Company evaluates strategic alternatives in respect of its assets and operations.
The Company is engaged in discussions with third parties regarding potential transactions. However, in light of recent performance volatility, the Board has determined to materially reduce the scale of operations while assessing whether a strategic transaction or other alternative can be advanced.
Effective immediately, the Company is implementing substantial cost reductions, including a significant workforce reduction and reduced operating expenditures. The Company has paused player activity on its platform and is facilitating player withdrawals in the ordinary course.
The Company is assessing a range of potential alternatives, which may include asset-level transactions, corporate transactions, restructuring initiatives or other strategic outcomes.
Given the Company’s reduced operating scale and the ongoing evaluation process, there can be no assurance that any strategic alternative will be completed or that operations will continue in their current form.
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Alex Malchenko
Evoplay Strengthens Canadian Presence with BetMGM Partnership
Evoplay is celebrating another milestone in its regulated-market journey with a new launch in Ontario, teaming up with BetMGM to bring its games to one of Canada’s most dynamic and competitive jurisdictions.
The rollout introduces 18 Evoplay titles to BetMGM Casino in Ontario, carefully selected to deliver long-term engagement and appeal to a wide range of player preferences. The first wave includes proven performers such as:
• Hot Triple Sevens
• Hot Volcano
• Gold of Sirens Bonus Buy
• Inner Fire Bonus Buy.
These are games that have already demonstrated strong results across multiple regulated markets.
This launch marks another confident step in Evoplay’s Canadian expansion, reinforcing the company’s commitment to aligning its content with local market requirements, player expectations, and regulatory standards.
Alex Malchenko, Head of Sales at Evoplay, said: Ontario continues to set a high standard for regulated online casinos, making it a market where the right partnerships truly matter. Collaborating with BetMGM allows us to expand our reach with a portfolio that has already performed strongly across multiple areas and territories.
Oliver Bartlett, VP of Gaming at BetMGM, said: “Partnering with Evoplay adds a strong selection of proven, high-performing titles to our growing portfolio in Ontario.”
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