Canada

EvenBet strengthens LatAm presence with strategic appointment

Published

5 years ago

May 19, 2021

Manuel Jimenez joins market-leading poker platform provider to spearhead business in Colombia

EvenBet Gaming has appointed Manuel Jimenez as its Representative for Colombia to solidify the leading poker platform provider’s position in the regulated market and maintain business connections within the LatAm region.

Jimenez comes with a wealth of igaming experience, having held senior positions at numerous organisations including event organiser GAT EXPO, software suppliers Join Games and Spinola Gaming, operator Apuesta Rápida Perú and was director of the magazines Apuesta Colombia and Sector de Juego Panamá. Trained in business administration, he has also worked as a business consultant for 25 years.

In his new role, Jimenez will work closely with EvenBet’s new and existing partners in Colombia, one of the biggest regulated markets in Latin America.

The appointment of Jimenez complements the company’s Spanish-speaking support team in Costa Rica, led by Danny Ortiz, and demonstrates the platform provider’s strong ambitions to increase its foothold within on the of the industry’s fastest growing regions.

Dmitry Starostenkov, CEO at EvenBet Gaming, said: “We’re thrilled Manuel is joining the EvenBet team. His experience and contacts in Colombia and Latin America are exceptional. We’re sure he’ll be a true asset to both EvenBet and all our clients, as we bid to broaden our global footprint.

“He’s a brilliant strategic thinker and is exactly what we need in the region to take our business to the next level.”

Commenting on his new role, Manuel Jimenez said: “My family’s business was lottery distribution when I was growing up so I’ve always been close to the industry, but poker is definitely one of my passions. As a result, working with EvenBet will be very exciting.

“Having the certification of the online poker platform for Colombia facilitates decision-making by our clients throughout the Latin American region, where we have solid relationships achieved by years of successful commercial development in the iGaming space.”

Alberta

Play’n GO goes live in Alberta iGaming with 10+ operators

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15 minutes ago

July 16, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Supplier expands to its third regulated Canadian province after Ontario and Québec, launching on Alberta’s market opening week.

Play’n GO has entered the newly regulated Alberta iGaming market, launching its casino games with more than ten licensed operators on the market’s opening week, the supplier said on 16 July 2026.

The Alberta rollout marks Play’n GO’s third regulated Canadian province, following Ontario and Québec, and extends the company’s North American regulated-market footprint.

According to the company, its content was made available in Alberta for the first time on launch day via a network of licensed operators.

Esteban Perez, New Market Entry Lead at Play’n GO said: “Entering Alberta with more than 10 operators on day one of regulation is a significant milestone for Play’n GO and a testament to the strength of our regulated market strategy. Canada continues to be a key focus for us, and expanding into our third province reflects both the demand for our content and the strength of our partnerships with licensed operators.

“We are proud to support Alberta’s regulated market with a portfolio that prioritises entertainment, compliance and long-term sustainability.”

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Alberta

Play’n GO strengthens Canadian footprint with Alberta iGaming market entry

Published

15 minutes ago

July 16, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

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The Swedish gaming giant confirms its entry into its third regulated Canadian Province with its industry leading portfolio of games now available in Alberta for the first time

Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, today announced its successful entry into the newly regulated Alberta iGaming market, with a wide range of its premium content going live with more than ten licensed operators on market launch day this week.

The milestone further reinforces Play’n GO’s commitment to regulated market expansion across North America and marks the company’s third Canadian province, following established operations in Ontario and Québec.

Play’n GO’s launch in Alberta ensures players have immediate access to a portfolio of world-class titles from day one of the market’s regulated opening. By partnering with a broad network of licensed operators at launch, the company has solidified its position as a trusted supplier in newly regulated jurisdictions.

The Alberta rollout builds on Play’n GO’s strong track record of working alongside regulators and operators to deliver safe, compliant, and high-quality entertainment to players, while supporting sustainable market growth.

“We are proud to support Alberta’s regulated market with a portfolio that prioritises entertainment, compliance and long-term sustainability.”

To find out more about Play’n GO, please visit playngo.com

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Alberta

Peter & Sons launches full game portfolio in Alberta

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10 hours ago

July 16, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Peter & Sons has launched in Alberta with its full game portfolio, extending the Barcelona-based iGaming studio’s North American expansion.

The company said the Alberta rollout brings its complete catalogue to a market it described as “one of Canada’s most closely watched,” as the province continues to develop its regulated online gaming framework.

Peter & Sons said Alberta players will have access to titles including Barbarossa: Dragon Empire, The Soapranos and Greedy Alice.

Lauryn Duncan, Head of Sales at Peter & Sons, said: “Alberta is an exciting new market for Peter & Sons and an important step in our North American growth. Launching with our full portfolio gives us the chance to introduce the complete Peter & Sons experience from day one, from the art and characters to the mechanics and worlds that define our games. It is a market with strong potential, and we are proud to bring our games to players there.”

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