Canada
GeoComply Strengthens Management Team with Lindsay Slader and Chad Kornett
GeoComply is pleased to announce it has strengthened its management team with the promotion of Lindsay Slader to the position of Managing Director of Gaming where she will be responsible for the success of GeoComply’s gaming business in the U.S. and worldwide. In addition, gaming industry veteran, Chad Kornett, has joined GeoComply as VP, Global Government Relations. These changes are to support the exponential growth of GeoComply’s core business as well as its expansion into international markets.
Lindsay Slader has been a key member of GeoComply’s management team since its inception in 2011. Her knowledge and expertise has made her a much requested speaker at iGaming, sports betting and regulatory conferences, as well as serving as an expert witness for state and federal government hearings. Her leadership has been instrumental in making GeoComply the trusted provider of geolocation and compliance solutions for the iGaming industry.
Chad Kornett joins GeoComply after over 16 years at Gaming Laboratories International, where he most recently served as Senior Director of Engineering. Chad brings to the company a deep knowledge of the sector and well established relationships with operators, platform providers, and regulators worldwide.
“The growth of GeoComply over the past 10 years has been nothing short of amazing and I am very excited to be leading the company’s gaming business as it expands internationally,” says Lindsay Slader, Managing Director of Gaming. “And I’m so happy to welcome Chad to the GeoComply team as our history goes back to my days at GLI where his expertise and professionalism had always been impressive. Chad will play a pivotal role in the company as we continue to grow our core gaming business in the U.S. and move rapidly into new markets.”
“I feel incredibly fortunate to join the GeoComply team at this pivotal time in its history,” says Chad Kornett, VP, Global Government Relations. “The demand for location technology to achieve compliance and expose fraud and other security risks is increasing on a global scale. GeoComply’s unique expertise and technology will have tremendous impact not only in gaming, but any industry where authenticating a true digital identity is important.”
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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.
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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