Canada
How To Succeed in The Netherlands: Tailor-Made Casino Games
After long deliberation, the Netherlands decided to adopt the new Remote Gambling Bill in February 2019 seeing the first regulated online casinos opening their virtual doors two years later in October 2021. While some might have stuck to the question of why it took a country as liberal as the Netherlands to legalize online gambling, both operators and providers were quick to grab their chances in this new casino market.
Both online casinos and providers need a license to be able to operate in the Netherlands with some companies showing to put some extra effort into their activities by launching tailor-made casino games that are fully adapted to the preferences of Dutch consumers. As the number of available operators is gradually increasing (24 at the time of writing), online casinos are trying to find new ways to make them stand out from the rest.
Simon Lucas, expert in iGaming in the Netherlands, therefore suggests that tailor-made casino games are highly effective to do so, with some successful examples discussed in this guide. These slot games are available in different online casinos in the Netherlands of which TOTO, Unibet, and BetCity have turned out to be the most popular websites since the market opened in October 2021.
Taking a closer look at which providers perform well it is fair to say that the usual likes of Nolimit City and Play’n Go have gained widespread popularity in the country while Stakelogic’s success can be explained by their Dutch roots and the impressive growth of their live dealer titles. Playtech, responsible for most of Holland Casino Online’s platform, is another provider that has been able to earn recognition in the Dutch iGaming market. This brings us to the tailor-made casino games with some popular titles being:
Oranjekoorts Mega Moolah
Oranjekoorts literally translated to “Oranje Fever” which refers to the madness the country sees during massive football tournaments like the WC 2022. TOTO Casino and Inspired Gaming teamed up for this one and launched a special slot inspired by Mega Moolah.
Mega Player
You won’t find a lot of countries where traditional fruit machines are so popular as in the Netherlands and fellow Dutchies Stakelogic were eager enough to come up with Mega Player; a slot game that stands for nostalgia and pays a maximum win of 1086x the stake.
Flodder
If you’re Dutch, and a 90’s kid (or older), then you’ll have a pretty good idea of what’s waiting for you in the Flodder slot game by Red Tiger Gaming. The 6,500x potential is solid, although you’ll need to bear in mind that the RTP rate is capped at 95,75%.
The importance of targeting the audience the right way
Despite being one of the last countries in the European Union to legalize online casinos, the Dutch iGaming market has shown to have a huge potential, especially for slot providers with tailor-made casino games. Simon Lucas, an expert in iGaming in the country, therefore recommends software providers carefully analyze the possibilities of adapting slot games to the Dutch market or even consider fully tailor-made casino games. Oranjekoorts Mega Moolah is one of the most recent examples, “but with our yearly Kings Day, you won’t have to wait for a new football tournament”, according to Simon Lucas.
“Dutch players have shown large interest in both casino games with typically Dutch themes explaining the popularity of games such as Flodder and Oranjekoorts Mega Moolah. I would encourage providers to release a slot with a Kings Day game theme, which is the most important national holiday in the Netherlands and is as Dutch as it can get. Alternatively, other Dutch themes and symbols also work well.”
Simon Lucas, part of team CasinoScout.nl
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AGCO
Platipus Gaming secures Ontario supplier licence
Platipus Gaming has obtained a supplier licence in Ontario, Canada, clearing the company to provide gaming content to licensed operators in the province.
The licence brings Platipus under the oversight and technical standards required in Ontario, with the company positioning the approval as part of its broader focus on regulatory alignment and responsible product supply.
A spokesperson from the Legal Department commented:
“We are pleased to receive our supplier licence in Ontario and to make our gaming content and solutions available. Following a comprehensive application process, we can now formally present this achievement as part of our regulated market presence.”
Viktoriia Andreasen, Head of Marketing, added:
“Ontario stands out as a well-structured and highly organised jurisdiction. It represents an important regulated market with strong operational standards”.
The company said the approval supports its “compliance-by-design” approach, where regulatory requirements are integrated early in product development, and that operating under Ontario’s framework can help support entry into other regulated markets that reference Ontario standards.
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Bally’s Intralot
Bally’s Intralot Signs New Contract with British Columbia Lottery Corporation
Bally’s Intralot S.A. has announced that its Canadian subsidiary, Intralot Canada Ltd., has signed a new contract with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) for the provision of Shared Services, an integrated model governed by BCLC, to accelerate the continued evolution of its lottery technology and to strengthen lottery operations, for the benefit of players across the Province.
Under the agreement, Intralot Canada will deliver end-to-end operational and technical support across BCLC’s lottery technology encompassing both lottery and technology operations. The contract further includes structured roadmap delivery for the ongoing enhancement of lottery technology and the seamless integration of new capabilities — ensuring BCLC remains at the forefront of lottery innovation.
Pat Davis, President and CEO of BCLC, said: “This collaborative Shared Services model represents a significant advancement in BCLC’s digital transformation journey. BCLC looks forward to continuing its partnership with Bally’s Intralot in service of a more efficient, streamlined, and resilient operating framework that delivers an elevated experience for our players across both our retail and digital channels.”
“This contract builds on the long-standing successful partnership between BCLC and Bally’s Intralot, and enhances our presence in the Canadian market. We are committed to delivering our best-in-class, fully integrated Shared Services model in support of the responsible growth of the Lottery and the good causes it serves across the Province. This is an exciting new chapter for both organizations, and we look forward to the journey ahead,” said Robeson Reeves, CEO of the Bally’s Intralot group.
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AGCO
Platipus Secures Ontario Supplier Licence
Platipus Gaming has officially obtained a supplier licence to operate in the province of Ontario, Canada. This licence allows the company to provide gaming content to licensed operators in the province and represents a significant milestone in Platipus’ ongoing focus on regulatory alignment, operational consistency, and responsible product supply.
Importance for Operators
For Ontario-licensed operators, partnering with a licensed supplier like Platipus ensures that content is delivered in line with AGCO requirements. This reduces the need for additional regulatory assessments and supports smoother integration of third-party content into licensed operations. All products are designed and supplied with responsible gambling and player protection in mind, adhering to the technical and operational standards required by the Commission.
Strategic Significance for Platipus Gaming
The Ontario licence is a reflection of Platipus’ compliance-by-design philosophy. Regulatory considerations are integrated early in the development process, rather than being addressed as a final checkpoint. This approach ensures that products, processes, and operational structures are prepared for regulated environments from the outset.
Operating under AGCO also positions Platipus to engage with other regulated markets where Ontario standards are often referenced as benchmarks. The licence supports the company’s long-term goal of maintaining consistent product quality, operational reliability, and responsible content supply across multiple jurisdictions.
Company Perspectives
A spokesperson from the Legal Department commented: “We are pleased to receive our supplier licence in Ontario and to make our gaming content and solutions available. Following a comprehensive application process, we can now formally present this achievement as part of our regulated market presence.”
Viktoriia Andreasen, Head of Marketing, added: “Ontario stands out as a well-structured and highly organised jurisdiction. It represents an important regulated market with strong operational standards”.
Ontario supplier licence confirms that Platipus can deliver content in one of the world’s most tightly regulated iGaming markets, with all technical, operational, and compliance requirements addressed.
This milestone represents more than a geographic expansion. It signals that Platipus Gaming has structured processes, robust governance, and a compliance-focused development approach, supporting sustainable regulated operations and long-term market participation.
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