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Strive Gaming Launches with Post PASPA Industry Pioneers At The Helm
Sports wagering pioneers launch Strive Gaming, the first modern, modular iGaming platform designed specifically for North American operators
Strive Platform Ltd, the first iGaming platform business specifically created to cater to the modern, multi-state requirements of North American operators, has officially launched.
Known as “Strive Gaming” the company will be led by Max Meltzer and Damian Xuereb, both joining from Kambi Group Plc where they were Chief Commercial Officer and Vice President of Sales respectively.
Xuereb assumes the role of President and CCO effective immediately and Meltzer assumes responsibilities of CEO in the next few months.
The duo have been responsible for some of the largest B2B commercial partnerships in the US since PASPA was repealed in 2018. These partnerships have gone on to capture more than 35% of the post PASPA US sports wagering market.
Strive Gaming delivers technical performance at scale. Its modern proprietary player account management technology (PAM), roadmap and development team is focused purely on solving the challenges faced by operators in the North American market.
Strive Gaming is also bringing innovation to the market through its limitless Strive INFINITY Engine. This is a unique value driver that will change the way operators engage with their customers and build their internal work-flows.
Strive Gaming’s INFINITY engine will drive higher lifetime values by bringing operators closer to their players through operational automation and contextual real-time engagement.
Development teams for the company will be situated in both the US and Europe with customer serving offices in both the US and Canada to provide a premium, 24/7 service clients.
Damian Xuereb, President and CCO of Strive Gaming, said:
“This is a new era of iGaming PAMs in North America. US operators now have more choice and a new partner to consider that knows what they need and want.
“Strive has carefully considered and understood the shape of the US sports and casino market. As a result, it has built a US centric solution that is battle tested and delivers operator performance at scale – solving the many challenges faced by modern day US operators.
“The speed of regulation across multiple deployment topologies and unique US work-flows means that operators need a PAM partner that can deliver speed to market, agility and a future proof solution – and Strive Gaming has been built to do just that.”
Strive Gaming will be announcing its first operator going live in H2 2021 in the coming weeks.
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Hard Rock Digital announced the official launch of Hard Rock Bet in Ontario, Canada, marking the company’s first international market expansion and bringing its award-winning mobile sportsbook and online casino platform to players across the province.
Hard Rock Bet enters Ontario with a differentiated offering that combines a premium online sportsbook experience with one of the largest online casino selections in the market, featuring more than 3000 games, including top slots, table games, and live dealer content from leading providers. The platform delivers an intuitive player experience, fast deposits and withdrawals, and parlay wagering across fan-favorite sports from around the world. Ontario players will have access to exclusive Legendary Reward Drops at launch, as well as online Unity Points, which can be redeemed in the Hard Rock Bet Reward Store.
The Ontario launch reflects Hard Rock Digital’s commitment to building a truly local presence in Canada. Hard Rock Bet draws on the legacy of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa, which has established itself as a trusted destination in the province. The company has an Ontario-based marketing team and a 24/7 local customer support operation to provide players with around-the-clock service.
“Expanding into Ontario with Hard Rock Bet marks the first time we’ve brought our platform to an audience outside the US. We’re excited to introduce Ontario players to a premium entertainment experience that reflects the energy and service synonymous with the Hard Rock brand. And by investing in local talent, local partnerships, and localized customer support, we’re creating an experience designed specifically for Ontario players,” said Marlon Goldstein, Executive Managing Director & CEO of Hard Rock Digital.
“Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa has the reputation of bringing people together for amplified entertainment experiences, and we’re excited to see that spirit extend into the digital space. The launch of Hard Rock Bet is a natural next step for the Hard Rock brand in Ontario, and we look forward to building on that connection with guests and players over time,” said Christine Crump, President of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa.
The launch will also be supported by connections to Toronto’s iconic music scene, including a collaboration with Canadian artist Choclair that remastered a celebrated 20-year-old track, “Let’s Ride,” to celebrate Hard Rock Bet’s arrival in Ontario.
Hard Rock Bet is available for download via iOS and Android and can also be played on desktop via HardRockBet.ca.
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Supplier says its slot content is live across most tier-one Alberta brands, extending its Canadian footprint to three provinces.
1X2 Network has gone live in Alberta, launching with seven operators in the province’s newly regulated iGaming market.
The supplier said the rollout covers the majority of Alberta’s tier-one brands. It added that its content has secured homepage placement across operator lobbies since the market opened, with Iron Dog Studio’s 3 Hot Chilli Peppers featuring on the homepages of most operators in the province.
The Alberta launch follows 1X2 Network’s existing presence in Ontario and Quebec. The company said Alberta will be treated as a core market for future game releases, with new titles included in its ongoing release schedule for the province.
Kevin Reid, Chief Executive Officer at 1X2 Network, said: “Going live in Alberta with seven operators is a fantastic start and a real milestone in our North American journey.
“North America is a primary focus for us this year, and Alberta is now a core market for everything we release. We’re excited to build on this momentum as we expand further across the region.”
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1X2 Network has deepened its commitment to North America by going live in Alberta, launching with seven operators in the province’s newly regulated iGaming market. The rollout spans the majority of Alberta’s tier-one brands and reinforces the supplier’s decision to make the region a primary focus for the year ahead.
Since the market opened, 1X2 Network content has secured prominent homepage placement across operator lobbies, giving its studios immediate visibility with Albertan players from day one. Leading the way is Iron Dog Studio’s 3 Hot Chilli Peppers, the network’s flagship title, which currently features on the homepages of most operators in the province.
The launch builds on the momentum 1X2 Network has established in Ontario and Quebec, where its content has resonated strongly with local players. On the back of that success, the supplier has confirmed Alberta as a core market for all future game releases, ensuring new titles reach Albertan players as part of its ongoing release schedule.
Alberta represents the latest step in a wider North American growth strategy, with its Canadian presence now spanning three provinces.
Kevin Reid, Chief Executive Officer at 1X2 Network, said: “Going live in Alberta with seven operators is a fantastic start and a real milestone in our North American journey.
“North America is a primary focus for us this year, and Alberta is now a core market for everything we release. We’re excited to build on this momentum as we expand further across the region.”
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