Canada
Top names of the North and Latin American gambling industry confirmed for the Gaming Americas Q2 Meetup (29 April)
Gaming Americas Q2 Meetup brings together top C-Level Executives for a very important virtual Meetup.
The Gaming Americas Q2 Meetup will take place on 28 April and we are excited to confirm +2000 participants and +60 industry speakers from North and Latin America. See more details here
To keep the momentum going, we are once again highlighting some of the most talked-about topics in the regions and will stress on keeping the relaxed format that allows the audience to join in on the panels and add their own insights.
If you haven’t already registered, make sure to register for free here.
The draft agenda includes the following discussions:
- US Legislation Round-up – Which states to monitor in Q2 and beyond
- Challenges facing operators and suppliers when entering the US market and how they are overcome
- Canadian gambling industry in the spotlight
- Stock exchange: Is the gambling industry still underestimated?
- Innovations in the payments journey and time to talk cryptocurrency
- 3 x Latin American panels (in English)
Among the already confirmed speakers’ and moderators’ you can find:
- KAREN MARCELA SIERRA-HUGHES – VICE PRESIDENT, LATIN AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AT GAMING LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL (GLI®)
- SARAH BLACKBURN – DIRECTOR AT GAMEON
- SISSEL WEITZHANDLER – CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER AT PLAY’N GO
- CHANTAL CIPRIANO – SENIOR DIRECTOR, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AT MAZOOMA
- BRANDT IDEN – HEAD OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, US FOR SPORTRADAR US
- STEPHEN A. CRYSTAL, ESQ – FOUNDER AT SCCG MANAGEMENT
- JEREMY KLEIMAN – GAMING ATTORNEY AND MEMBER AT SAIBER LLC
- BILL PASCRELL – PARTNER AT PRINCETON PUBLIC AFFAIRS GROUP, INC.
- NEILL WHYTE – CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER OF B2B IGAMING SOLUTIONS FOR DGC
- ADAM NOBLE – EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF PLAYSTAR CASINO
- BOB AKERET – VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS, NORTH AMERICA FOR FSB
- DAN GRAETZER – CEO at CAROUSEL GROUP/SPORTSBETTING.COM
- NICK NALLY – MANAGING DIRECTOR AMERICAS FOR CONTINENT 8 TECHNOLOGIES
- ADAM KOSTYAL – HEAD LISTINGS EMEA AT NASDAQ
- LLOYD DANZIG – FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER AT SHARP ALPHA ADVISORS
- RICH ROBERTS – VP OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AT INTERCHECKS
- JONODEV CHAUDHURI – CHAIR, INDIAN LAW & POLICY PRACTICE AT QUARLES & BRADY LLP
- DOMENICO MAZZOLA – COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR AT ALTENAR
- …and many more to be confirmed
As mentioned above, the Gaming Americas Q2 Meetup will follow the course of the Gaming Americas Quarterly Meetups that from its first edition has built important momentum in the North and Latin American gambling industry.
You can view the full recording of the Q1 meetup here:
For sponsorship/speaking and marketing inquiries, make sure to reach out to Andrada Marginean (B2B Sales Executive at Hipther Agency).
For media-related inquiries, please contact Alexandru Marginean (Marketing Specialist at Hipther Agency).
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PENN Entertainment Launches theScore Bet Sportsbook & Casino and theScore Casino and Hollywood Casino Standalone Apps in Alberta
PENN Entertainment has announced the launch of theScore Bet Sportsbook & Casino in Alberta, as well as theScore Casino and Hollywood Casino standalone apps, further expanding the Company’s Canadian online gaming footprint and bringing its leading digital gaming brands to players across the province. These apps are now available across Alberta on iOS, Android, and are also available on the web.
The Alberta launch marks the next chapter in theScore Bet’s continued growth in Canada, building on its success in Ontario. Players in Alberta can now enjoy the uniquely integrated sports media and betting experience from two of Canada’s most trusted brands, theScore and theScore Bet, bringing live scores, news, stats, and betting together in one connected ecosystem.
In addition to sports betting, theScore Bet Sportsbook & Casino gives Alberta players access to a comprehensive online casino experience featuring hundreds of slots, table games, live dealer experiences, and exclusive games, including Blue Jays Blackjack.
Complementing theScore Bet Sportsbook & Casino experience, PENN is also launching standalone Hollywood Casino and theScore Casino apps in Alberta. Hollywood Casino, a popular online and retail casino brand, delivers a casino-first experience featuring an extensive portfolio of slots, table games, and live dealer content. For players who prefer a dedicated casino app, theScore Casino offers the same premium gaming experience, providing additional choice alongside the all-in-one theScore Bet Sportsbook & Casino app.
“Alberta has an incredible sports culture, and we’re excited to bring theScore Bet Sportsbook & Casino to players across the province. Fans already know and trust theScore, and with theScore Bet, we’re extending that connection into a seamless sportsbook and casino experience. Whether you’re following your favorite team, placing a bet, or enjoying casino games, we’ve built the experience around the way fans naturally engage with sports. We commend the Alberta government for introducing a regulated online gaming market for private operators and look forward to serving fans in one of Canada’s great sports markets,” said Aaron LaBerge, Chief Technology Officer and Head of Interactive at PENN Entertainment.
Alberta customers can now enjoy:
• Same Game Parlays, player props, and live in-game betting.
• Seamless betting integration with theScore’s trusted sports news, scores, and data.
• Hollywood Casino’s extensive portfolio of slots, table games, and live dealer experiences, including Blue Jays Blackjack, the Dancing Drums series, and Sweet Bonanza series.
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Supplier expands to its third regulated Canadian province after Ontario and Québec, launching on Alberta’s market opening week.
Play’n GO has entered the newly regulated Alberta iGaming market, launching its casino games with more than ten licensed operators on the market’s opening week, the supplier said on 16 July 2026.
The Alberta rollout marks Play’n GO’s third regulated Canadian province, following Ontario and Québec, and extends the company’s North American regulated-market footprint.
According to the company, its content was made available in Alberta for the first time on launch day via a network of licensed operators.
Esteban Perez, New Market Entry Lead at Play’n GO said: “Entering Alberta with more than 10 operators on day one of regulation is a significant milestone for Play’n GO and a testament to the strength of our regulated market strategy. Canada continues to be a key focus for us, and expanding into our third province reflects both the demand for our content and the strength of our partnerships with licensed operators.
“We are proud to support Alberta’s regulated market with a portfolio that prioritises entertainment, compliance and long-term sustainability.”
The post Play’n GO goes live in Alberta iGaming with 10+ operators appeared first on EE Gaming | Global iGaming & Tech Intelligence Hub.
The Swedish gaming giant confirms its entry into its third regulated Canadian Province with its industry leading portfolio of games now available in Alberta for the first time
Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, today announced its successful entry into the newly regulated Alberta iGaming market, with a wide range of its premium content going live with more than ten licensed operators on market launch day this week.
The milestone further reinforces Play’n GO’s commitment to regulated market expansion across North America and marks the company’s third Canadian province, following established operations in Ontario and Québec.
Play’n GO’s launch in Alberta ensures players have immediate access to a portfolio of world-class titles from day one of the market’s regulated opening. By partnering with a broad network of licensed operators at launch, the company has solidified its position as a trusted supplier in newly regulated jurisdictions.
The Alberta rollout builds on Play’n GO’s strong track record of working alongside regulators and operators to deliver safe, compliant, and high-quality entertainment to players, while supporting sustainable market growth.
Esteban Perez, New Market Entry Lead at Play’n GO said: “Entering Alberta with more than 10 operators on day one of regulation is a significant milestone for Play’n GO and a testament to the strength of our regulated market strategy. Canada continues to be a key focus for us, and expanding into our third province reflects both the demand for our content and the strength of our partnerships with licensed operators.
“We are proud to support Alberta’s regulated market with a portfolio that prioritises entertainment, compliance and long-term sustainability.”
To find out more about Play’n GO, please visit playngo.com
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