Canada
Experienced American iGaming platform CTO joins Strive Gaming
Jesse Cary, joins the Strive Gaming executive team
Leading player platform technologist and visionary strategist, Jesse Cary, has joined Strive Gaming as Chief Technology Officer, enhancing and future-proofing Strive Gaming’s ability to serve the US and Canadian markets.
Cary spent a couple years shy of a decade at Bede Gaming, an iGaming platform, spearheading its technical direction and holding several roles including Head of Technical Architecture prior to it completing a major stake sale to the Gauselmann Group.
Most recently, he held roles as Vice President Strategy at High 5 Games and Interim CTO for Avantage Entertainment based out of Florida. His familiarity and experience with regulatory challenges in North America are unrivalled having led the delivery of Player Platform to the Ontario Lottery.
Cary also oversaw one of the largest migrations in the industry while he was Technical Director of Bede, where he played a key role in migrating The Rank Group to their platform.
Cary, born and raised in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, spent considerable time based in Philadelphia working for the major media conglomerate Comcast before relocating to the United Kingdom. His understanding of the technical requirements and desires of players in the US are among the very best in the industry.
On joining Strive Gaming as CTO, Jesse Cary said: “I evaluated the iGaming platform competitive landscape in North America, and I quickly identified that what Strive has in terms of tech stack and expertise is market leading, so I’m delighted to join.
“I’m excited to contribute from a technical strategy perspective to ensure we can deliver upon our customer pledge of performance at scale in such a challenging and dynamic market, which happens to be my home country. I can’t wait to get started.”
Damian Xuereb, President and CCO of Strive Gaming, said: “Jesse’s wealth of experience with iGaming platform architecture, deployment and development coupled with his understanding of the North American market requirements and culture is second-to-none. This makes him the ideal fit to drive forward Strive’s technical ambitions.”
“We have some of the most advanced player platform technology in North America and we strive to be at the cutting edge technically for years to come.”
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INCENTIVE GAMES PARTNERS WITH LOTO-QUÉBEC TO LAUNCH REAL-MONEY GAMES IN THE PROVINCE OF QUÉBEC, CANADA
Incentive Games has announced a new partnership with Loto-Québec, the Crown corporation of the Government of Québec responsible for the province’s lottery, casino and online gaming operations and the sole legal gaming operator in the region.
The agreement, delivered through Incentive Studios, the real-money gaming division of Incentive Games, allows Loto-Québec to access the studio’s expanding portfolio of real-money Crash and Arcade titles, bringing fresh and innovative gameplay experiences to players across Québec.
As Incentive Games’ first client in Canada, Loto-Québec will roll out a curated selection of Incentive Studios’ real-money Crash games. These titles feature distinctive bonus mechanics and fast-paced gameplay designed to appeal to modern regulated-market audiences.
The games are being supplied to Loto-Québec via the Light & Wonder platform, building on Light & Wonder’s existing partnership with Incentive Games and enabling a smooth and efficient launch of Incentive Studios’ content.
This collaboration represents a significant step forward for Incentive Games, providing a strategic entry point into the Canadian market while further strengthening its reputation as a trusted global supplier of real-money gaming content. For Loto-Québec, the partnership supports its ongoing commitment to offering high-quality, fully regulated gaming entertainment to players in the province.
Commenting on the partnership, Ahmed Baker, Chief Commercial Officer at Incentive Games, said:
“Partnering with Loto-Québec marks an important milestone for Incentive Games as we continue to expand across regulated markets. Loto-Québec is a highly respected and trusted operator with a strong focus on responsible play and premium entertainment. We’re excited to introduce our real-money Crash games to Québec and showcase how our game design approach delivers something genuinely fresh and engaging for players in the region.”
The first real-money titles from Incentive Studios’ portfolio are now live with Loto-Québec, with additional launches planned throughout 2026.
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Ahmed Baker Chief Commercial Officer at Incentive Games
Loto-Québec Partners with Incentive Games for Rollout of Real-Money Games in Québec
Incentive Games, a B2B gaming studio focused on real-money and free-to-play games, has revealed a new collaboration with Loto-Québec, the crown corporation of the Québec Government that oversees the province’s lottery, casino, and online gaming services, the sole legal gaming option in the region.
Provided by Incentive Studios, the real-money gaming arm of Incentive Games, the agreement allows Loto-Québec to tap into Incentive’s expanding collection of Crash and Arcade real-money games, offering exciting gaming experiences to players throughout Quebec.
Loto-Québec, Incentive Games’ initial client in Canada, will launch a range of real-money Crash games from Incentive Studios in its market, giving users access to innovative titles with unique gameplay mechanics and bonus features. The games are provided to Loto-Québec through the Light & Wonder platform, enhancing Light & Wonder’s current collaboration with Incentive Games and facilitating a smooth launch of Incentive Studios’ offerings.
The collaboration offers Incentive Games access to the Canadian market while enhancing the firm’s reputation as a reliable real-money gaming provider worldwide. It further endorses Loto-Québec’s dedication to providing top-notch regulated gaming entertainment.
Ahmed Baker, Chief Commercial Officer at Incentive Games, said, “Partnering with Loto-Québec marks an important milestone for Incentive Games as we continue to expand across regulated markets. Loto-Québec is a highly respected and trusted operator, with a strong commitment to responsible play and delivering high-quality entertainment for players across Québec. We’re excited to introduce our real-money Crash games to the market and demonstrate how our approach to game design can offer something genuinely fresh and engaging for players in the region.”
Incentive Studios has launched its initial real-money games with Loto-Québec, and additional ones are set to release throughout 2026.
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Ahmed Baker Chief Commercial Officer at Incentive Games
INCENTIVE GAMES PARTNERS WITH LOTO-QUÉBEC TO LAUNCH REAL-MONEY GAMES IN THE PROVINCE OF QUÉBEC, CANADA
Incentive Games, a B2B games studio specialising in both real-money and free-to-play games, has announced a new partnership with Loto-Québec, the crown corporation of the Government of Québec responsible for the province’s lottery, casino and online gaming operations, the only legal gaming offering in the province.
Delivered through Incentive Studios, the real-money gaming division of Incentive Games, the agreement enables Loto-Québec to access Incentive’s growing portfolio of Crash and Arcade real-money titles, bringing innovative gameplay experiences to players across Quebec.
As Incentive Games’ first client in Canada, Loto-Québec will introduce a selection of Incentive Studios’ real-money Crash games to its market, providing users with access to new titles with distinctive bonus features and gameplay mechanics. The games are made available to Loto-Québec via the Light & Wonder platform, building on Light & Wonder’s existing partnership with Incentive Games and supporting a seamless roll out of Incentive Studios’ products.
The partnership provides Incentive Games with a gateway into the Canadian market while strengthening the company’s position as a trusted real-money gaming supplier, globally. It also supports Loto-Québec’s commitment to delivering high-quality regulated gaming entertainment.
Ahmed Baker, Chief Commercial Officer at Incentive Games, said, “Partnering with Loto-Québec marks an important milestone for Incentive Games as we continue to expand across regulated markets. Loto-Québec is a highly respected and trusted operator, with a strong commitment to responsible play and delivering high-quality entertainment for players across Québec. We’re excited to introduce our real-money Crash games to the market and demonstrate how our approach to game design can offer something genuinely fresh and engaging for players in the region.”
The first real-money titles from Incentive Studios’ portfolio are now live with Loto-Québec, with more to follow throughout 2026.
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