Canada
The Nevada Gaming Control Board will hold an informational workshop Tuesday, 26 May
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (Board) will hold an informational workshop whereby state and local health and safety officers and other interested parties will provide an update regarding COVID-19 response measures at Resort Hotels as defined by NRS 463.01865, and other gaming related matters.
The workshop is scheduled as follows: Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 9:00 AM
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE GOVERNOR’S EMERGENCY DIRECTIVE #006, DATED MARCH 22, 2020, THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE CONDUCTED BY MEANS OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION. THE PUBLIC MAY ACCESS THE MEETING AT THE TIME NOTICED HEREIN BY LIVE STREAM LINK LOCATED AT: https://gaming.nv.gov/index.aspx?page=145 AND MAY SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT AS SET FORTH BELOW IN THE PUBLIC NOTICE SECTION.
WORKSHOP AGENDA
1. OPENING REMARKS BY CHAIRWOMAN SANDRA DOUGLASS MORGAN (Discussion Only)
2. CALEB CAGE, COVID-19 RESPONSE DIRECTOR, STATE OF NEVADA (Discussion Only)
Update on the newly created COVID-19 Response Director position and coordination of resources across federal, state, and local entities.
3. MASON VAN HOUWELING, CEO, UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, LAS VEGAS (Discussion Only)
Update on UMC’s COVID-19 testing capacity, UMC’s partnerships with gaming resorts to administer COVID-19 tests, and telemedicine capabilities and future testing capacity.
4. FERMIN LEGUEN, MD, MPH, DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER, SOUTHERN NEVADA HEALTH DISTRICT (Discussion Only)
Update on COVID-19 testing, contact tracing, and Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) guidance and policies.
5. CHIEF JOHN STEINBECK, CLARK COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT (Discussion Only)
Update on the Clark County Fire Department and its Office of Emergency Management’s COVID-19 response, including southern Nevada community based testing.
6. ANTHONY SLONIM, MD, DrPh, FACHE, PRESIDENT AND CEO, RENOWN HEALTH (Discussion Only)
Update on COVID-19 testing and Renown Health’s future testing capacity.
7. DEAN DOW, MBA, CMTE, PRESIDENT AND CEO, REMSA (Discussion Only)
Update on REMSA’s COVID-19 response abilities and its Ready Responders partnership.
8. BOARD DISCUSSION AND DELIBERATION (Discussion/Possible Action)
Discussion and possible action on matters presented or discussed during the Workshop, including the Governor and the Board’s directives to licensees regardIng COVID-19 matters and reopening plans; discussion and possible action regarding Industry Notices.
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Canada
ComeOn Group adds sportsbook to its offering in Ontario
ComeOn Group announced a significant milestone in its sportsbook expansion journey with the addition of sportsbook to their offering in Ontario following the successful acquisition of the required permits. This addition represents a strategic advancement in the Groups sportsbook growth trajectory where they are set to double its sportsbook business in the coming years.
ComeOn Group is one of 51 active operators in Ontario. The Ontario market has experienced robust growth since its launch, reaching C$6.7 billion in revenue in 2023.* By 2029, the market is forecasted to grow by a total of 29%, with 2024 expected to close with a 20% increase.
ComeOn keeps investing in its sportsbook business acceleration that is powered by its proprietary sportsbook platform and in-house risk management and trading team. As a multi product vertical operator, ComeOn is striving to give its customer base a safe and exciting entertainment destination and this approach is now expanded to their Ontario audience.
Juergen Reutter, Chief Executive Officer at ComeOn Group, said: “We are very excited about the opportunities this new milestone opens up for us. As a casino-led operator it represents a key part of our sportsbook strategy to double our business in the coming years. Like in any of our other markets, we are striving for a differentiated sportsbook entertainment experience that is powered by our in-house technology. Our goal is to deliver top-tier entertainment to our players while fostering safe and innovative gaming experiences.”
*Source – H2GC H2 Ontario Data 25.10.2024 (excl. Lottery)
BCLC
INTRALOT Announces New Project with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation for Online Lottery Platform
INTRALOT S.A. has announced the undertaking of a new project between the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), the sole lottery operator for the Government of British Columbia in Canada, and INTRALOT Inc., its US subsidiary, for the provision of an online lottery platform. The project also includes the digitalization of the existing land-based network.
The solution will be based on the Player X platform, part of the Lotos X ecosystem, and adds to the company’s overall partnership with BCLC, which has been extended until 2028.
INTRALOT is a leading player in a changing world of gaming. With significant experience in looking forward and anticipating emerging trends, the company provides future-proof solutions to regulated lottery and gaming operators around the world.
Canada
IAGR announces Toronto as host city for 2025 conference
Hot on the heels of its most attended conference in history, the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) is excited to announce that its 2025 conference will take place in Toronto, Canada, from October 20 to 23, 2025.
The event will be held in partnership with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) at the Westin Harbour Castle, offering stunning waterfront views and a premier, downtown Toronto location.
‘Fresh off the success of our Rome conference, we’re thrilled to continue the momentum with next year’s event in Toronto,’ said Ben Haden, IAGR President.
‘The IAGR 2025 conference promises to be another unparalleled opportunity for our global community to come together, collaborate and shape the future of gaming regulation. We’re looking forward to working with AGCO to bring it all together.’
AGCO CEO and Registrar Dr. Karin Schnarr, added, ‘We’re excited to welcome IAGR and its members to Toronto. This partnership provides a great opportunity to share Ontario’s innovative regulatory practices and foster meaningful discussions that drive positive change in the industry.’
Stay tuned for registration details early next year.
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