Canada

Gaming Americas Q2 Meetup becomes a 2-day gathering, 28-29 April, LatAm Focus added

Published

5 years ago

April 20, 2021

Gaming Americas Q2 Meetup brings together top C-Level Executives for a very important virtual Meetup that spans over two days.

We are excited to announce that due to the high demand, a second day has been added to the event schedule. The new dates of the meetup are 28-29 April.

Day 1 (28 April) will focus on the Latin American market while Day 2 (29 April) will focus on the North American region. See more details here

+2000 participants and +60 industry speakers are already confirmed, making the second quarterly meetup the largest up to date.

If you haven’t already registered, make sure to register for free here.

Zoltán Tűndik, Co-founder and Head of Business at Hipther Agency, said: “Gaming Americas will celebrate one year on the 23^rd of April and we could not be more excited about the future of our project in the Americas. Our yearly Summit and the Quarterly Meetups are making history and our news portal is making waves among the large publications. It doesn’t come as a surprise that we need to extend the upcoming Q2 Meetup into a 2-day gathering and we look forward to sharing even more quality content with our audience”

The draft agenda includes the following discussions:

Day 1 (28 April) – LatAm Focus

Live Casino – South America
Latest on Argentina
Chile Potential
LATAM – Latest on online casino
LATAM – Latest on sportsbook
LATAM – Latest on regulation – Understanding the Latin American player and industry

Day 2 (29 April) – North American Focus

US Legislation Round-up – Which states to monitor in Q2 and beyond
Challenges facing operators and suppliers when entering the US market and how they are overcome
Canadian gambling industry in the spotlight
Stock exchange: Is the gambling industry still underestimated?
Innovations in the payments journey and time to talk cryptocurrency

Among the already confirmed speakers’ and moderators’ you can find:

LATAM:

Victor Arias – Vice President LATAM at Pragmatic Play
Victor Araneda – Chief Business Development Officer at GAMING1
Gabriel Szlaifsztein – General Manager LATAM at Continent 8 Technologies
Ramiro Atucha – Chief Executive Officer at Vibra Gaming
Arturo Chaltelt – Account Manager LatAm at Play’n GO
David Mann – Chief Commercial Officer at Swintt
Domenico Mazzola – Commercial Director at Altenar
Joakim Renman – Chief Commercial Officer at Scout Gaming Group
Fernando Garita – Head of Business Development at Betcris
…and many more

North America:

Laila Mintas – CEO at PlayUp US
Adam Kostyál – Senior Vice President of Listing Services (Europe) at Nasdaq
Christopher Granger – Gaming, Wagering & Lottery Lead at Visa
Brandt Iden – Head of Government Affairs, US at Sportradar
Stephen A. Crystal, Esq – Founder at SCCG Management
Ryan Butler @ Action Network
Jonodev Chaudhuri – Chair, Indian Law & Policy Practice at Quarles & Brady LLP
Chantal Cipriano – Senior Director, Legal & Compliance at Mazooma
Adrianna Cuccinello – VP, Online Gaming & Compliance Operations – US at Maxima Compliance
Jeremy Kleiman – Gaming Attorney and Member at Saiber LLC
Adam Noble – Executive Vice President of PlayStar Casino (casino operator)
Allan Petrilli – Vice President of Sales and Growth at Intelitics (data/analytics provider)
Dan Graetzer – CEO at Carousel Group/Sportsbetting.com (sports betting operator)
Nick Nally – Managing Director Americas for Continent 8 Technologies
Ron Segev – Founding Partner of Segev LLP
Troy Ross – President at TRM Public Affairs
Lloyd Danzig – Founder & Managing Partner at Sharp Alpha Advisors
Evan Davis – Managing Director, Sports Betting and Gaming for SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory
Andrew Crowe – SVP of Business Development at Sightline Payments
Rich Roberts – Non-Executive Board Member with Webis Holdings PLC

As mentioned above, the Gaming Americas Q2 Meetup will follow the course of the Gaming Americas Quarterly Meetups that from its first edition has built important momentum in the North and Latin American gambling industry.

You can view the full recording of the Q1 meetup here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mm_COqFo5Y

For sponsorship/speaking and marketing inquiries, make sure to reach out to Andrada Marginean (B2B Sales Executive at Hipther Agency).

For media-related inquiries, please contact Alexandru Marginean (Marketing Specialist at Hipther Agency).

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AGCO

Amusnet Marks Strategic Entry into North America with Ontario Licence

Published

6 hours ago

April 20, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

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Amusnet is entering the North American market after securing a Gaming-Related Supplier–Manufacturer Registration from the AGCO in Ontario, Canada, marking a strategic milestone in the group’s global expansion.

Licensing grants Amusnet access to Ontario’s regulated iGaming market, which is one of the most established and fast-growing jurisdictions in North America, known for its robust regulatory framework and strong long-term growth potential.

It will allow the supplier to offer online gaming content to licensed operators in the province, officially establishing its presence in the region. Amusnet will initially roll out its iGaming portfolio, with the option to expand into Land-based solutions at a later stage.

Ontario’s regulatory framework emphasises strict compliance, ensuring that all suppliers adhere to high standards in technology, security and player protection. This makes Ontario a key benchmark market for companies entering North America. The new registration further confirms that Amusnet has successfully met these rigorous requirements for integrity and regulatory compliance, enabling it to distribute its content across the province.

“Securing the AGCO licence is an important milestone for Amusnet and reflects our long-term commitment to operating in fully regulated markets. Our entry into Ontario represents a key strategic step into North America, which is a high-priority region with strong long-term growth potential. We look forward to partnering with local operators and building a sustainable presence in the market,” said Ivo Georgiev, CEO of Amusnet.

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Canada

DraftKings Announces Intent to Launch Online Sportsbook and Casino in Alberta, Canada

Published

6 hours ago

April 20, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

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DraftKings announced its intent to launch its online sports betting and casino products in Alberta, Canada, pending licensure and regulatory approval. If granted approval, DraftKings Sportsbook and Casino intends to be available on the province’s anticipated universal launch date of July 13, 2026, as set by the AGLC.

“We’re excited about the opportunity to expand DraftKings’ footprint in Canada and bring our online sportsbook and casino experiences to customers in Alberta. With the anticipated launch aligning with the World Cup — hosted right here in North America — it’s a particularly exciting moment for sports fans in the province to engage with our platform,” said Greg Karamitis, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Sports at DraftKings.

Alberta would represent the second province in Canada where DraftKings operates mobile sports betting and casino products, alongside Ontario. It would also mark the 34th jurisdiction in North America where DraftKings offers online sports betting, and seventh with online casino.

Eligible Alberta residents can pre-register for DraftKings Sportsbook and Casino ahead of the expected launch.

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Caesars Digital

RubyPlay partners with Caesars Entertainment in Ontario to advance North American expansion

Published

4 days ago

April 16, 2026

Wladimir P.

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RubyPlay, a studio-based content ecosystem, is further strengthening its presence in Ontario as part of its broader North American growth strategy with a new partnership with Caesars Entertainment.

The partnership will see a curated selection of RubyPlay’s fan-favourite titles, including JMania® Lucky Pyggs, Mad Hit® Mr Coin and Diamond Explosion® 7s SE, made available on Caesars Entertainment’s online casino platforms including Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino and Horseshoe Online Casino.

This partnership is also set to expand in the near future with the addition of content from Koala Games, one of RubyPlay’s most popular titles. The launch with Caesars represents a significant milestone for RubyPlay in Ontario, building on its momentum following its initial entry into the province early last year, where its portfolio of high-performance games has already gained traction with top-tier operators.

Partnering with Caesars Digital underscores RubyPlay’s growing influence and reputation within a key global territory, as well as the strength of its multi-studio platform, which is designed to bring tailored content to regulated markets worldwide. The partnership also forms part of a broader collaboration, with potential to expand into additional North American markets.

Dima Reiderman, CCO at RubyPlay, said: “By launching with one of the most trusted names in gaming, we’re not only expanding our footprint in Ontario but also demonstrating the value of our multi-studio model.”

“Launching with Caesars in Ontario allows us to further scale our content offering within a highly competitive regulated market. Our approach is to deliver high-performing titles that align with each operator’s needs, combining the flexibility required for local markets with the consistency needed to scale, while ensuring efficient rollout and strong market relevance.”

Ricardo Cornejo Rivas, Vice President of Online Gaming at Caesars Digital, added: “We’re committed to partnering with brands that bring high-quality, differentiated content to our players.

“RubyPlay provides exactly that with its steady pipeline of tailored, high‑performance titles and we’re looking forward to introducing their games to our online casino customers in Ontario and enhancing our content offering in the province.”

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