Canada
Holly Gagnon Joins Spectrum as Senior Strategic Advisor
Gaming veteran Holly Gagnon, who has served with distinction for more than 28 years in multiple roles including as President and CEO of Seneca Gaming Corporation, is joining Spectrum Gaming Group as Senior Strategic Advisor.
Gagnon will help lead Spectrum’s strategic-planning initiative, designed to advise operators and suppliers as they plan for 2021 and beyond. She will also play key roles as Spectrum assists distressed properties and will advise a wide range of clients who rely on Spectrum to navigate challenges and identify opportunities.
Gagnon, who currently serves as a Distinguished Fellow at the University of Nevada Las Vegas International Gaming Institute, has held senior leadership positions in finance, IT, and operations, and has worked for major gaming operators, including Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International, as well as four successful Native American-owned operations. During her tenure at Seneca Gaming, the corporation launched sports betting at all of
its gaming properties, formed strategic sports partnerships with Pegula Sports & Entertainment, and transformed the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino with the $40 million Seneca Arrival Experience project.
As one of the few female CEOs in the gaming industry, Gagnon consistently prioritized the guest experience and employee engagement to drive superior results to the bottom line.
Gagnon earned an MBA from Chaminade University of Honolulu, received her BS in Accountancy from Bentley University in Massachusetts, and is also a CPA. She serves as an independent board and audit committee member for GameWorks and is a founding board member of Global Gaming Women, where she chairs the mentorship committee. Gagnon also serves as a Trustee for the Committee for Economic Development of the Conference Board where she is a member of the Women in Corporate Leadership and Workforce Development Committees as well as the Ad-Hoc Committee on Coronavirus Pandemic. She has also been honored as Native American Finance Officers Association’s Executive of the Year, one of the Top 30 CEOs with Native Business Magazine (2019), Pay It Forward Award by Global Gaming Women (2017), multiple times as Power Women with Buffalo Business First (2019, 2018, 2017), and Power 250 (2019 & 2018). She is a former member of the Buffalo Niagara Partnership Board of Directors and former member of the Mississippi Arts & Entertainment Experience Board.
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Incentive Studios launches four real-money games with BetMGM in Ontario
Incentive Games, via its real-money gaming division Incentive Studios, has partnered with BetMGM to launch four real-money titles in Ontario. The companies said BetMGM is first to market with the titles in the province.
The games now live on BetMGM in Ontario are Velocity, Mega Flight, Kicker and Squid Game Red Light Green Light Cashout. The supplier described the content as crash and arcade-style games.
Ahmed Baker, Chief Commercial Officer at Incentive Games, said, “We’re incredibly proud to be partnering with BetMGM and to see four of our real-money titles go live in Ontario. From the outset, it’s been clear that we share a strong focus on delivering engaging, high-quality player experiences, making this a natural collaboration for both teams. This launch marks an exciting milestone for Incentive Studios as we continue our expansion across regulated markets, and we look forward to growing our relationship with the BetMGM team.”
Rob Passerino, Director of Gaming, BetMGM said, “BetMGM is focused on delivering the best online casino experience possible. As crash and arcade-style games continue to see significant growth, Incentive Studios’ portfolio strengthens our ability to meet evolving player demand, especially in key markets like Ontario.”
Incentive Games said the Ontario rollout builds on its recent licensing in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Ontario as it expands across regulated North American markets.
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Canada
Tonybet launches World Cup Card Collection campaign with $150k up for grabs for Canadian customers
Tonybet has launched its World Cup Card Collection campaign for Canadian customers in time for the start of the 2026 World Cup, with a $150,000 CAD prize fund on offer.
Tonybet’s Canadian playerbase (excluding Ontario) will have the chance to collect a wide range of card packs through the tournament by successfully completing a number of sportsbook and casino-related quests on a weekly basis.
There are 51 cards in total to collect, including 48 standard digital cards – one for each participating World Cup nation – and three unique physical cards available in gold, silver and bronze.
Each card collected possesses a coin value which can be used in exchange for a variety of bonus rewards to be used across the Tonybet platform. Meanwhile, winners of the three unique physical cards will also claim cash prizes of $100,000 CAD for gold, $35,000 CAD for silver and $15,000 CAD for bronze, as well as receiving the one-of-a-kind, handcrafted cards.
Tonybet Head of Product Kiryl Liudvikevich said: “With Canada co-hosting the 2026 World Cup, it’s set to be a huge period for Canadian sport – and our World Cup Card Collection campaign will ensure our Canadian customers have even more reason to stay engaged through the tournament over the coming weeks.
“By completing quests, collecting card packs, unlocking collection bonuses, and chasing three one-of-a-kind physical cards available throughout the World Cup, there’s a share of $150,000 up for grabs. And with new rewards, tier completion bonuses, and exclusive collectibles on offer, every card pack could bring our players one step closer to a summer to remember.”
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Ahmed Baker Chief Commercial Officer at Incentive Games
INCENTIVE GAMES GOES LIVE WITH BETMGM IN ONTARIO
B2B games provider Incentive Games, through its real-money gaming division Incentive Studios, has partnered with BetMGM, a leading iGaming and sports betting operator, to launch four real-money titles in Ontario. BetMGM will be first to market with these titles in the province.
The partnership has seen four of Incentive Studios’ titles, Velocity, Mega Flight, Kicker and Squid Game Red Light Green Light Cashout, go live on the BetMGM platform, bringing the studio’s portfolio of crash and arcade experiences to players across the province.
As one of North America’s leading betting and gaming operators, BetMGM has built a strong reputation for delivering premium player experiences across regulated markets. Ontario remains a key market within its growth strategy, with a continued focus on high-quality content, innovation and responsible gambling.
The launch further strengthens Incentive Games’ position in North America and marks another important milestone in the company’s continued expansion across regulated gaming markets, building on its recent securing of licences in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Ontario.
Ahmed Baker, Chief Commercial Officer at Incentive Games, said, “We’re incredibly proud to be partnering with BetMGM and to see four of our real-money titles go live in Ontario. From the outset, it’s been clear that we share a strong focus on delivering engaging, high-quality player experiences, making this a natural collaboration for both teams. This launch marks an exciting milestone for Incentive Studios as we continue our expansion across regulated markets, and we look forward to growing our relationship with the BetMGM team.”
Rob Passerino, Director of Gaming, BetMGM said, “BetMGM is focused on delivering the best online casino experience possible. As crash and arcade-style games continue to see significant growth, Incentive Studios’ portfolio strengthens our ability to meet evolving player demand, especially in key markets like Ontario.”
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