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5 Things All Top Online Casinos Have

Go online and search for “online casinos,” and you will be overwhelmed with the seemingly endless choices before you even realize it. There are so many options that can be laid out in front of you–all of them claiming to be the best place that you can go to, all of them claiming to have the best deals, and all of them claiming to be the one you are looking for.
So how do you find your best pick among the top online casinos that are available to you? To help you at least narrow down your choices, here are some of the top things all good online casinos have.
License and registration
If a betting site or app is not registered under the government where its head of operations is, then consider that as a red flag that you should be wary of. With that in mind, how would you know that the site that you are looking at right now is has a license? It should be easy–usually, licensed online casinos would have some kind of seal of approval or registration that comes with a registration number of a serial number. Depending on the government-controlled regulating-body that granted it the license, you can go to their website and check if the license is real and legitimate.
After checking and making sure that they are registered, the next thing you should check is the certification that their games have been inspected and have passed the standard for security and gameplay fairness. There are also separate bodies that handle this certification, and one of them is the eCommerce Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance or eCORGA.
Wide range of payment options
Most of the top sites and apps make it easy for you to deposit money to your account wallet or to withdraw your winnings out of your wallet. With that, they accept payments and withdrawals through the most commonly used means such as a credit or debit card, a bank transfer, or an e-money wallet like PayPal, Skrill, Venmo, Neteller, and many more. Some offshore online casinos even accept cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
Good online reviews
You know what people say nowadays: a business is only as good as the feedback people have about them. This is true, in a way as unbiased and fairly balanced reviews can offer new and prospective customers like you an insight into how a business works, how are the services provided, and even how the business addresses customer problems.
However, learn to distinguish a real review from one that is not. There are “paid” reviews that are not real but are only fabricated. On the other hand, there are also malicious negative reviews that are not fair to the business but are from people who were disgruntled towards the service they received for some unfair reason.
Accessible customer service
Do you know what makes people leave a service or stop being a customer of a company? It’s not a bad product or the bad service that they received. Rather, it is the bad customer service and support that made them decide to cut ties with a company. No matter how many bad experiences a customer may get, it is statistically true that they will still go back as a repeat customer so as long as they get the support and service that they feel that they need.
So, find a site or app that has good customer service. Customer support that is available in real-time via live chat or phone call and is open 24/7 is a good sign that you can rely on them should something go wrong while you are playing.
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INCENTIVE GAMES SIGNS EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTION DEAL FOR NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE, SOUTH AFRICA AND UK WITH LIGHT & WONDER

Leading B2B games provider, Incentive Games, today announced its new agreement with premium gaming company and content provider Light & Wonder, Inc.
Through this agreement, Incentive Games will distribute its premium pay-to-play games – including new arcade-style titles – to key global regulated markets including the USA, Canada, South Africa, UK, and within Europe via Light & Wonder’s extensive operator network. Additionally, Incentive Games’ popular free-to-play content will be made available to a wider audience through Light & Wonder’s content marketplace.
The agreement brings together two industry leaders in iGaming and the strengths of both companies to deliver exceptional player experiences and elevate customer engagement.
Ahmed Baker, Chief Commercial Officer at Incentive Games said, “This agreement is a landmark moment in our company’s history. Previously, we’ve worked directly with major operators such as bet365, FanDuel, and Sky Bet. Now, we can distribute our games via Light & Wonder, an exceptional aggregator that we trust will handle our games with care.”
Steve Mayes, Senior Director of Partners at Light & Wonder, said: “We are excited to work with Incentive Games, a leader in gamification solutions. We look forward to leveraging their innovative platform and bringing their customisable crash and fast game content to all major regulated markets.”
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Canada
Soft2Bet’s ToonieBet Partners with the Ottawa Senators as Official Online Casino Partner

With the Ottawa Senators securing a playoff spot in the NHL, ToonieBet will be there every step of the way, engaging fans with exclusive giveaways, premium entertainment, and a casino experience that mirrors the team’s energy and excitement.
The Ottawa Senators and Tooniebet, an online casino for players across Ontario, announced a partnership that will make Tooniebet the NHL team’s Official Online Casino Partner.
Tooniebet, which launched in 2024 is part of Soft2Bet – one of the world’s fastest growing iGaming turnkey solutions providers with iGaming brands around the world with a portfolio of 19 global licenses, including Ontario.
Additional highlights of the Ottawa Senators and TonnieBet partnership will include:
- In-Arena & Broadcast Branding: Digitally enhanced dashboards for home and away games
- In-rink board signage for home games
- Virtual slot signage for various games
- Digital inventory throughout the Ottawa Senators site on NHL.com
- Direct Fan Engagement: Social contests and promotions hosted on Senators’ digital platforms
- Television Broadcast Branding: Digitally enhanced rink boards for home and away games
- In-arena rink board signage for home games
Martin Ballard, VP Corporate Partnerships, Ottawa Senators stated: “We are thrilled to welcome ToonieBet as an official partner of the Ottawa Senators. Cooperating with a brand that shares our commitment to providing fans with an exceptional and trusted experience is incredibly exciting. Together, we look forward to delivering memorable moments and engaging our passionate fanbase in new and innovative ways.”
Oksana Tsyhankova, Chief Marketing Officer at Soft2Bet, commented: “Partnering Soft2Bet’s ToonieBet brand with the Ottawa Senators is a significant milestone that reinforces our strong brand presence in Ontario. In a short period, we have achieved impressive performance and retention results, with a primary focus on localised, engaging experiences for Canadian players, which makes ToonieBet truly set itself apart.”
By tapping into the Senators’ digital platforms and in-arena presence, ToonieBet will stay close to the action and connect with fans in real, engaging ways while continuing to offer a top-quality online casino experience.
ToonieBet offers a fast, localised online casino experience for players in Ottawa and across Ontario. Through this partnership, fans will have the chance to win Senators merchandise and tickets while ToonieBet grows its presence in a competitive Ontario market. With in-arena branding, regional broadcast coverage, and digital promotions, ToonieBet will be highly visible to the team’s loyal supporters.
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Aaron LaBerge
PENN Entertainment Launches Stand-alone iCasino App, theScore Casino, in Ontario

PENN Entertainment announced that it has launched theScore Casino, a new stand-alone iCasino app in Ontario. The dedicated online casino experience leverages the popular theScore brand, which has been a mainstay in the Ontario market for decades. Now available on Android, iOS, and desktop, customers can login using their existing theScore Bet credentials, allowing for a seamless experience across online gaming platforms.
theScore Casino operates on the same cutting-edge proprietary technology platform as PENN’s online Hollywood Casino, which launched as a standalone product in the US in December. The product was recently ranked by Eilers & Krejcik as the #2 overall iCasino product in the US.
theScore Casino, also available within theScore Bet app, offers a variety of online slots, table games, and live dealer content, including original titles from PENN Game Studios, the company’s in-house game development studio. theScore Casino also includes bespoke live dealer tables and exclusive games such as Blue Jays Blackjack, an original title leveraging theScore Bet’s partnership with the Toronto Blue Jays.
“We’re excited to introduce our dedicated iCasino product in Ontario under the well-known and trusted theScore brand. We’ve built a strong online gaming foothold in the Ontario market and are primed to deliver an even better casino experience with our proven stand-alone app. Our customer-friendly platform features more than 1200 games, dozens of original titles and intuitive game play that distinguishes our product and positions us for even greater success,” said Aaron LaBerge, Chief Technology Officer and Head of Interactive at PENN Entertainment.
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