Canada

SeventySix Capital Unveils Sports Advisory Venture

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5 years ago

July 22, 2020

SeventySix Capital, the sports venture capital company that invests in sports tech, esports and sports betting companies, announces its SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory venture (“Sports Advisory”). It advises top sports executives, leagues, organizations and athletes across the evolving landscape of sports management with a focus on esports, sports betting, media and social responsibility.

The Sports Advisory will be led by sports industry veteran, Dan Bravato, whose diverse background includes Van Wagner Sports, Dan Gilbert’s Family of Companies, Manchester City, and most recently, his own agency, Pitch 15 Sports Group. Bravato’s experience across the team, agency, brand, and startup sectors of the sports industry strongly positions him to lead the entire portfolio of practice areas.

“The mission of this organization aligns perfectly with the trajectory of the sports industry,” said Bravato. “SeventySix Capital’s experience across these sectors, coupled with our managing directors and alliance partners’ collective expertise, has us poised to help organizations and executives be on the forefront of this sports revolution.”

To date, the Sports Advisory has attracted industry experts to lead as Managing Directors for various practice areas. Leading the esports practice will be Bravato’s co-founder of Pitch 15 Sports Group, Chris Yortsos, whose esports agency has worked with esports franchises/teams, traditional sports leagues and brands. Evan Davis, former Vice President and General Counsel of Rivers Philadelphia Casino, will lead the sports betting practice. General Partner of SeventySix Capital and former NBC, Comcast and Altice executive, Michael Schreiber, will lead the media practice along with Managing Director Rick Alessandri, formerly of ESPN, Univision and currently part of Turnkey Sports.

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In addition to the practice leaders, the Sports Advisory is partnering with renowned business executives to help advise its client roster.

This list includes:

Joanne Pasternack, Senior Advisor, Social Responsibility
-President and Chief Impact Officer of Oliver+Rose and Former Vice President of Community Relations for the Golden State Warriors and San Francisco 49ers

Eric D. Darr Ph.D., Senior Advisor, Esports
-President of Harrisburg University

Len Perna, Alliance Partner
-Turnkey Sports, Chairman and CEO

Lovell Walker, Alliance Partner
-Founder of Onward and formerly MGM Head of Esports

Aljit Joy, Operating Partner
-Founder of Cirquare and formerly the founder of Comcast Innovation Labs

Ari Roitman, Alliance Partner
-Pivot Sports Group and formerly of the Philadelphia Eagles and Major League Baseball

“As one of the leading venture capital investors in the sports industry, we have a window into what is happening next,” stated Wayne Kimmel, Managing Partner of SeventySix Capital and Chairman of Sports Advisory. “The Sports Advisory business has enabled us to activate our vast network of experts and work with sports leagues, teams, universities, athletes and media companies to become their trusted advisor and help them be one step ahead of their competition. Like on the venture capital side of the business, our Sports Advisory team led by Dan Bravato, is composed of passionate, smart, and nice people who want to change the world.”

About SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory

SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory is a sports consulting group of experts focused on bringing the emerging innovations and technology to sports executives, leagues, organizations and athletes. The Sports Advisory works side by side with these change makers across the evolving landscape of sports, including esports, sports betting, media and social responsibility.

About SeventySix Capital

SeventySix Capital is a sports tech venture capital company that invests in passionate, smart and nice entrepreneurs who are launching game-changing tech startups in the sports tech, esports and sports betting industries.

SeventySix Capital’s Athlete Venture Group allows players to invest, learn, and work directly with top sports tech startups and entrepreneurs. The firm aims to bridge the gap between athletes, entrepreneurs, and investors by creating opportunities for athletes to become tech investors and for entrepreneurs to access the financial and social capital that professional athletes have to offer.

Additionally, SeventySix Capital has a strategic partnership with Rubicon Talent, a sports marketing and talent agency based in New York City with a wide range of clients including NFL and NBA stars, Hall of Famers, MVPs, Heisman Trophy winners, Olympic icons, media personalities, and celebrity chefs. Click here to learn more about SeventySix Capital.

Betty

Thunderkick commits to growth in Ontario with Betty partnership

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2 days ago

September 10, 2025

GamingAmericas.com

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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.

Thunderkick’s content is the latest to be integrated into Betty’s 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: “It’s 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.

“Since 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.”

Paraskeva Smirnova, Casino Operations Manager at Betty, added: “Betty’s USP has always been our drive to build a slot portfolio with the very best titles from the industry’s most creative suppliers.

“Thunderkick’s passion for slot development is there for all to see, and the introduction of its games to our casino further elevates the consumer experience.”

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BCLC

Save the Date: BCLC’s New Horizons in Safer Gambling Conference Returns November 2026

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2 days ago

September 10, 2025

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BCLC is pleased to announce the return of the New Horizons in Safer Gambling Conference, taking place November 2–4, 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 BCLC’s 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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7 days ago

September 5, 2025

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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 Ontario’s legal market under the oversight of AGCO and iGaming Ontario (iGO).

The registration marks a key step in absolutebet’s 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.

“Securing AGCO registration is more than a milestone—it’s the start of absolutebet’s journey in one of the most exciting regulated markets in the world,” said Chen Truman, Founder of absolutebet. “We are building a brand that will grow with the Ontario community and set the stage for future expansion.”

On the regulatory milestone, Krisztina Kalla, Legal & Regulatory Compliance Advisor of absolutebet, commented: “I’m 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.”

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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