Canada
ASX Enters Distribution Agreement with 4Tune Entertainment Group for North American Sports Gaming Markets

Portland, Oregon – The American SportZ Exchange (ASX) has announced a major distribution agreement for its social gaming products with 4Tune Entertainment Group. The deal has the potential to reach over 90 million digital users in the USA. ASX is a new fantasy sports betting company, led by gaming industry visionary Paddy Power, where virtual shares in players and teams can be ‘traded’. The FinTech-inspired startup, which will allow users to buy or sell ‘shares’ based on how they believe a player or team will perform, is being described as “the world’s first sports trading exchange”. It will offer live ‘share prices’ of individual players and teams based on expected performance.
Power says that he has already entered partnership discussions with multiple US professional sports teams and broadcasters. These include the Philadelphia Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays MLB teams, Las Vegas’s Golden Knights NHL, New Orleans Saints NFL, and the online sports subscription video streaming service DAZN, while the Canadian broadcasting and telecoms group Rogers Sports & Media is also in discussions with the Company.
4Tune CEO, Robert Miller said: “The ASX set of products and fan engagement tools has significant appeal for US professional sports teams. Our strategic sports broadcast partners see ASX as an intuitive extension of fantasy sports with the excitement of a trading marketplace. The ASX team has combined intuitive play using familiar stock exchange transactions with the dynamics of live sporting events and in-stadia play.”
ASX and 4Tune are exploring several application models which include a standalone exchange for fans and a white-label solution for major sports teams or media operators. Paddy Power said: “There are opportunities for teams and clubs to own their fans’ engagement in this type of activity.” Pending completion of ASX capitalization, 4Tune expects to launch ASX by the first quarter of 2022.
4Tune Entertainment is a leading provider for organizations looking for digital strategy, gamification, loyalty, and technology solutions. The Company grows brands, investment values, revenues and customers through excellent digital experiences. We are a resource for enterprises seeking to monetize the world of performance marketing in a fully controllable environment. 4Tune Entertainment’s principal clients have included ViacomCBS, Warner Bros, Sinclair Broadcast Group, 888 Holdings, Netflix, Universal Studios and SBTech.
Based in Dublin, ASX is a Sports and Entertainment Technology company. It operates at the nexus of Sports Betting, Financial Market Investment and Fantasy Games. ASX offers Sports Fans a new way to speculate on Player Performance or Team Performance. ASX is a member of the prestigious Sportradar Acceleradar Programme and was also selected out of 1,500 global sports tech startups to partner with the leading sports tech promoter HYPE to secure a range of partnerships and investors specialised in the sports and entertainment industry.
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Betty
Thunderkick commits to growth in Ontario with Betty partnership

Independent slots studio Thunderkick has agreed a deal with Ontario-based operator Betty to supply the rapidly growing online casino with a diverse collection of globally popular titles.
Betty, an official partner of sporting franchises Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors, has risen to prominence since its 2022 establishment, when it was built following the consultation of 300 casino players to create the optimal iGaming environment.
Distinguishing itself from North American competitors by catering specifically to slot enthusiasts rather than sports bettors, the operator has curated a portfolio of 2,800 games, hand-picked to deliver customers maximum entertainment value.
Thunderkick’s content is the latest to be integrated into Betty’s online casino, and the agreement will see a selection of its most popular titles, including The Wildos 2, Midas Golden Touch 3, and Esqueleto Explosivo 3, made available to a greater number of Ontarian players.
Thunderkick marked its debut in the Canadian province in Q2 of 2024, and has since partnered with a network of leading operators to improve its market position. The collaboration with Betty will further amplify its visibility in a key jurisdiction as the provider looks to reinforce its reputation as a global slot developer.
Svante Sahlström, CCO at Thunderkick, said: “It’s our mission at Thunderkick to go deeper, not wider, in 2025. That means forging meaningful, lasting relationships in target markets as opposed to securing as many commercial deals as possible.
“Since entering Ontario over 12 months ago, we have worked tirelessly to enhance our presence in the province, and working with leading brands such as Betty allows us to bring our unique games to a deeper pool of Canadian players.”
Paraskeva Smirnova, Casino Operations Manager at Betty, added: “Betty’s USP has always been our drive to build a slot portfolio with the very best titles from the industry’s most creative suppliers.
“Thunderkick’s passion for slot development is there for all to see, and the introduction of its games to our casino further elevates the consumer experience.”
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BCLC
Save the Date: BCLC’s New Horizons in Safer Gambling Conference Returns November 2026

BCLC is pleased to announce the return of the New Horizons in Safer Gambling Conference, taking place November 2–4, 2026, at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver.
This global event brings leading voices in research, policy and industry together to explore innovative approaches to safer gambling. Attendees can expect two days of forward-thinking dialogue, evidence-based insights and collaborative solutions to help shape the future of player health.
Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available
New to the 2026 conference, BCLC is excited to offer sponsorship opportunities to organizations that share BCLC’s passion for safer gambling. Benefits of sponsoring New Horizons 2026 include industry visibility, leadership recognition and meaningful engagement with a global audience. To learn more about sponsorship, please e-mail [email protected].
Registration and program details will be released later this fall.
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Canada
absolutebet Secures AGCO Registration as an Internet Gaming Operator in Ontario

Internet Gaming Operator by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
This significant milestone authorizes absolutebet to offer regulated iGaming services in Ontario’s legal market under the oversight of AGCO and iGaming Ontario (iGO).
The registration marks a key step in absolutebet’s mission to bring a trusted, responsible, and innovative online casino experience to Ontario players. absolutebet is committed to operating with integrity and transparency, meeting all provincial standards for player protection, responsible gambling, anti-money laundering, and game integrity.
“Securing AGCO registration is more than a milestone—it’s the start of absolutebet’s journey in one of the most exciting regulated markets in the world,” said Chen Truman, Founder of absolutebet. “We are building a brand that will grow with the Ontario community and set the stage for future expansion.”
On the regulatory milestone, Krisztina Kalla, Legal & Regulatory Compliance Advisor of absolutebet, commented: “I’m incredibly proud to see all the hard work behind this license pay off. Securing AGCO registration has taken months of preparation and close collaboration with regulators and partners. I am very happy to see the result of that work, and even more excited as we move into the launch phase and open up the absolutebet community to Ontario players in a fun and responsible way.”
Ontario is recognized as one of the most competitive and fast-growing regulated iGaming markets in North America. With AGCO registration secured, absolutebet will move forward with the final stages of its iGO onboarding process in preparation for launch.
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