Canada
HeadsUp to Buy 50% Stakes in VIP Entertainment Group

Canada-based media and entertainment company HeadsUp Entertainment International Inc. has inked a letter of intent (LOI) to buy 50% of the shares of VIP Entertainment Group NV (VIP), a Curacao-based global gaming operator dealing with online casino, sports betting and online poker business. There are five sportsbook brands, five online casino brands and an online poker platform under VIPâs fold.
VIP has posted an overall profit of $5,400,000 over the last four years, after processing wagers worth $112,000,000. Even after the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic, VIP posted robust revenues in August by processing wagers worth $970,000 and generating  a net profit of $93,148.
According to the LOI, there will be a three-step due diligence process that could take 30-45 days before formalizing the acquisition.
HeadsUp will form a new management team and Board of Directors after the completion of acquisition.
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Betty
Thunderkick commits to growth in Ontario with Betty partnership

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Independent slots studio Thunderkick has agreed a deal with Ontario-based operator Betty to supply the rapidly growing online casino with a diverse collection of globally popular titles.
Betty, an official partner of sporting franchises Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors, has risen to prominence since its 2022 establishment, when it was built following the consultation of 300 casino players to create the optimal iGaming environment.
Distinguishing itself from North American competitors by catering specifically to slot enthusiasts rather than sports bettors, the operator has curated a portfolio of 2,800 games, hand-picked to deliver customers maximum entertainment value.
Thunderkickâs content is the latest to be integrated into Bettyâs online casino, and the agreement will see a selection of its most popular titles, including The Wildos 2, Midas Golden Touch 3, and Esqueleto Explosivo 3, made available to a greater number of Ontarian players.
Thunderkick marked its debut in the Canadian province in Q2 of 2024, and has since partnered with a network of leading operators to improve its market position. The collaboration with Betty will further amplify its visibility in a key jurisdiction as the provider looks to reinforce its reputation as a global slot developer.
Svante Sahlström, CCO at Thunderkick, said: âItâs our mission at Thunderkick to go deeper, not wider, in 2025. That means forging meaningful, lasting relationships in target markets as opposed to securing as many commercial deals as possible.
âSince entering Ontario over 12 months ago, we have worked tirelessly to enhance our presence in the province, and working with leading brands such as Betty allows us to bring our unique games to a deeper pool of Canadian players.â
Paraskeva Smirnova, Casino Operations Manager at Betty, added: âBettyâs USP has always been our drive to build a slot portfolio with the very best titles from the industryâs most creative suppliers.
âThunderkickâs passion for slot development is there for all to see, and the introduction of its games to our casino further elevates the consumer experience.â
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BCLC
Save the Date: BCLCâs New Horizons in Safer Gambling Conference Returns November 2026

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BCLC is pleased to announce the return of the New Horizons in Safer Gambling Conference, taking place November 2â4, 2026, at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver.
This global event brings leading voices in research, policy and industry together to explore innovative approaches to safer gambling. Attendees can expect two days of forward-thinking dialogue, evidence-based insights and collaborative solutions to help shape the future of player health.
Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available
New to the 2026 conference, BCLC is excited to offer sponsorship opportunities to organizations that share BCLCâs passion for safer gambling. Benefits of sponsoring New Horizons 2026 include industry visibility, leadership recognition and meaningful engagement with a global audience. To learn more about sponsorship, please e-mail [email protected].
Registration and program details will be released later this fall.
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Canada
absolutebet Secures AGCO Registration as an Internet Gaming Operator in Ontario

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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 Ontarioâs legal market under the oversight of AGCO and iGaming Ontario (iGO).
The registration marks a key step in absolutebetâs 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.
âSecuring AGCO registration is more than a milestoneâitâs the start of absolutebetâs journey in one of the most exciting regulated markets in the world,â said Chen Truman, Founder of absolutebet. âWe are building a brand that will grow with the Ontario community and set the stage for future expansion.â
On the regulatory milestone, Krisztina Kalla, Legal & Regulatory Compliance Advisor of absolutebet, commented: âIâm 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.â
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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