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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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The Ottawa Black Bears announced an extensive partnership agreement with PowerPlay Online Sportsbook and Casino that will see the company’s logo featured on the club’s home and away jerseys.
In addition to the jersey partnership, PowerPlay will also have branding elements inside the goal crease, behind the bench, on the LED display ring, and along the rinkboards for Black Bears home games at Canadian Tire Centre. As part of the deal, PowerPlay also becomes the exclusive sportsbook and online casino partner for the Ottawa Black Bears.
“We are thrilled to have PowerPlay on board for our inaugural season with such a comprehensive partnership agreement. Their investment with the Black Bears represents a foundational agreement for our lacrosse club. And we’re proud to wear their logo alongside ours as we launch our franchise,” said Chelsea McDermott, Vice President of Business Operations for the Ottawa Black Bears.
“We are excited to bring PowerPlay’s bold, community-driven spirit to Ottawa-Gatineau, partnering with the Black Bears as they establish themselves as a force in lacrosse. This partnership celebrates a sport deeply tied to Canada’s heritage and competitive energy. Together, we’ll ignite passion, energize fans, and deliver excitement all season long,” said Thomas Vermeulen, Marketing Director for PowerPlay.
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Aristocrat Interactive iGaming White-Label
Aristocrat Interactive’s Full White-Label Solution Powers the Launch of Betiton in Ontario
, Aristocrat’s online Real Money Gaming (RMG) division, proudly announces the expansion of Betiton into the Ontario online market through its iGaming White-Label package. This marks the fourth market Betiton has entered via Aristocrat Interactive iGaming White-Label’s casino platform., with additional content from Wizard Games and Aristocrat Interactive to follow. Operators benefit from access to world-class games, advanced managed services, and a powerful CRM system designed to streamline operations and enhance player retention.
Rising iGaming brand Titanplay is entering the mobile market powered by Delasport’s turnkey solution. The solution includes the possibility of quickly launching iOS and Android apps, in this case – for the Ontario player base.
Mobile users will get the full sportsbook and casino experience of Delasport’s product, and even more: features like the proprietary Booster Panel for Casino games and ‘Combo of the Day’ for sports are also available for them.
Titanplay’s app is already available for iOS, and it will soon arrive on Google’s Play Store for Android devices.
The Ontario-focused brand is taking full advantage of what Delasport has to offer, thus providing the best player betting experience possible. Their platform has been live for a few months now and it has been thriving the whole time.
Aside from the mobile-only cutting-edge features, gamblers enjoy Player Engagement missions and tournaments, unmatched personalization capabilities with My Sportsbook, My Casino, My Combo, and My Event Builder, and much more.
“Having a mobile-first approach when developing products is a must in today’s iGaming industry”, Delasport’s CEO Oren Cohen Shwartz comments. “Data shows that mobile users are now more than 70% of the whole player base, so we make sure to be prepared to bring our partners to this thriving market at any point. This is the case with Titanplay who’ve had an incredibly successful launch in Ontario last year and are now ready to win even more players.”
In addition to a comprehensive sportsbook and casino experience, the Delasport mobile app includes innovative customization, and gamification features to boost user engagement and differentiate the company from its competitors. Cross-product Tournaments, Missions, Badges, Spin & Win, and other gamification elements are also available to Titanplay’s players.
As soon as the app is downloaded and installed on a device, it provides convenient and quick access. Titanplay’s team may communicate with their players in real-time using the built-in push notifications feature on their devices. The software also addresses current security demands by providing biometric login and facial recognition on supported devices.
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