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

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 23rd 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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Alex Malchenko Head of Sales at Evoplay
Evoplay strengthens Ontario presence in partnership with Caesars Entertainment

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Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, has partnered with Caesars Entertainment to expand its footprint in the Canadian market, following its initial entry earlier this year. The partnership integrates 20 of the studio’s top-performing titles onto Caesars Palace Online Casino, Horseshoe Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino in Ontario, including fan-favourites such as Hot Triple Sevens, Triple Chili, and The Greatest Catch Bonus Buy.
Having announced its official entrance into Ontario in March, the collaboration with Caesars marks a significant step in Evoplay’s local strategy. Further standout releases, such as Inner Fire Bonus Buy and Hot Volcano, also launched as part of the initial package, with additional player favourites, including Fruit Nova and Ice Mania.
The collaboration underlines Evoplay’s commitment to working with leading operators to deliver high-quality content tailored to regional audiences.
Alex Malchenko, Head of Sales at Evoplay, said: “Launching with Caesars in Ontario marks a key milestone in our North American strategy.
“It reflects both the strength of our portfolio and our commitment to providing innovative, high-performing content to operators of the highest caliber.”
Ricardo Cornejo Rivas, Vice President of Online Gaming at Caesars Digital, said: “Evoplay brings a fresh and dynamic approach to online gaming, which we’re excited to offer to our players in Ontario. This portfolio of standout titles adds to our growing content library and furthering our ongoing goal of delivering top-tier entertainment experiences to our players.”
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Canada
iGaming Ontario Appoints Joseph Hillier as its New President and CEO

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The iGaming Ontario Board of Directors has announced Joseph Hillier as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 8, 2025. Joseph’s depth in the Ontario igaming market combined with successful public and private sector careers make him the ideal President and CEO at this critical point in iGaming Ontario’s growth.
Joseph was most recently Chief Strategy Officer and Corporate Secretary at the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), where he delivered significant strategic and regulatory initiatives across the province’s alcohol, cannabis, gaming, and horse racing sectors. Prior to the AGCO, he served as Chief of Staff to Ontario Attorney General Hon. Doug Downey and led the development, launch and implementation of Canada’s first private sector-driven igaming market and the creation of iGaming Ontario. Joseph also spent more than a decade working in the financial and legal services sectors.
The Board expressed its sincere thanks to David Smith for serving as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer since Martha Otton’s retirement.
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Blanka Homor Sales Director at Playson
Playson strengthens Ontario foothold with Casino Time integration

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Partnership accelerates supplier’s continued expansion across North America
 Playson, the accomplished digital entertainment supplier, has bolstered its presence in Canada after securing a new partnership with Casino Time, one of Ontario’s fastest growing regulated operators.
Casino Time will benefit from Playson’s comprehensive Hold and Win portfolio, which consistently features among the supplier’s top-performing titles released to market.
Coin Strike: Hold and Win, Thunder Coins: Hold and Win, and Diamonds Power: Hold and Win are among the releases now available to the Casino Time player base, courtesy of a seamless integration via Light & Wonder’s aggregation platform.
Renowned for its retail presence across Ontario, Casino Time has successfully bridged the gap between physical and digital gaming since entering the province’s regulated iGaming market in 2024. Its online offering is set to reach new heights with the addition of Playson’s titles, which offer immersive gameplay and captivating visuals that are proven to increase player retention and satisfaction.
The latest agreement coincides with a significant period of growth in North America for Playson, underlining its long-term vision of expanding its market share in regulated territories with key operators.
Blanka Homor, Sales Director at Playson, said: “Ontario is a market of major significance for us in North America and so it is great to join ties with such a household name.
“Casino Time’s online expansion continues to soar and we are confident our Hold and Win collection will resonate with local players, offering them alternative ways of engaging in captivating slot experiences.”
Jeffrey Holmes, Chief Operating Officer at Casino Time, said: “Partnering with Playson is an exciting step in our mission to deliver the very best in online casino entertainment. Their Hold and Win titles are a proven hit in multiple markets, and we are certain these will add a unique dynamic to our slot library.
“This collaboration strengthens our ability to bridge the gap between retail and digital gaming, while giving our players fresh, immersive experiences.”
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