Canada
TOM WEBB JOINS RED KNOT COMMUNICATIONS AS HEAD OF U.S. OPERATIONS
Experienced sports PR and communications executive joins Red Knot Communications as partner, building Austin, Texas-based U.S. office to service clients with North American and Latin American sports, sports betting and gaming interests
Red Knot Communications has announced that Tom Webb has joined the agency as partner and head of U.S. operations to build Red Knot’s office in the U.S., servicing clients with interests in North America, Latin America and worldwide. Red Knot Communications is the boutique agency founded by Andy Clerkson, Rich Thorp, Camilla Wright and Romilly Evans with offices in the UK and Hong Kong, specializing in sports, sports betting and gaming PR and communications.
Webb, a sports PR and communications expert with over 25 years of experience working for brands including Red Bull, Emirates, and Polo Ralph Lauren, and in Formula 1, the Olympic Games, Major League Soccer and the America’s Cup, will spearhead the agency’s growth in the U.S. and Latin American markets from Austin, Texas.
“We’re delighted Tom has taken up the opportunity to join Red Knot Communications and look forward to bringing his experience, contacts and knowledge of the U.S., Latin American and global sports markets to our client base,” commented Andy Clerkson, Founder and Partner in Red Knot Communications. “We have a diverse, growing list of clients in sports, sports betting, gaming and associated industries who are looking to expand into the North American and LATAM markets. Tom and the team we will build in the U.S. under his leadership are going to add huge value to the work our clients are engaged in, and we’re excited to continue to develop Red Knot Communications globally with Tom on board.”
“I could not be happier to join Red Knot Communications,” added Tom Webb. “My fellow partners are a highly experienced, incredibly well connected group who bring decades of experience of sports, sports betting and gaming PR and communications, and the global media market, and it is an honor to have the chance to help continue to grow Red Knot’s footprint from Austin, the city my family and I have called home since 2014.”
Red Knot Communications was started by Andy Clerkson, Rich Thorp, Camilla Wright and Romilly Evans to bring a fresh approach to PR and communications for the sport, gaming and betting sectors. Red Knot’s combination of skills and deep experience is unique in this sector worldwide.
The partner group has worked with some of the biggest names in media, and operates at the intersection of the growth of sports betting and gaming around the globe with offices in the UK, Latin America, Asia, and now, the U.S.
Red Knot Communications offers a diverse range of PR and communications services, from PR, brand and marketing strategy, to tactical services including press office functions, reputation management, crisis communications planning and activation, content creation, design and social media management. The agency is also experienced in monitoring, evaluation and reporting, enabling brands to work with Red Knot on all stages of PR and communications activities – from planning to activation and through to evaluation.
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Canada
ComeOn Group adds sportsbook to its offering in Ontario
ComeOn Group announced a significant milestone in its sportsbook expansion journey with the addition of sportsbook to their offering in Ontario following the successful acquisition of the required permits. This addition represents a strategic advancement in the Groups sportsbook growth trajectory where they are set to double its sportsbook business in the coming years.
ComeOn Group is one of 51 active operators in Ontario. The Ontario market has experienced robust growth since its launch, reaching C$6.7 billion in revenue in 2023.* By 2029, the market is forecasted to grow by a total of 29%, with 2024 expected to close with a 20% increase.
ComeOn keeps investing in its sportsbook business acceleration that is powered by its proprietary sportsbook platform and in-house risk management and trading team. As a multi product vertical operator, ComeOn is striving to give its customer base a safe and exciting entertainment destination and this approach is now expanded to their Ontario audience.
Juergen Reutter, Chief Executive Officer at ComeOn Group, said: “We are very excited about the opportunities this new milestone opens up for us. As a casino-led operator it represents a key part of our sportsbook strategy to double our business in the coming years. Like in any of our other markets, we are striving for a differentiated sportsbook entertainment experience that is powered by our in-house technology. Our goal is to deliver top-tier entertainment to our players while fostering safe and innovative gaming experiences.”
*Source – H2GC H2 Ontario Data 25.10.2024 (excl. Lottery)
BCLC
INTRALOT Announces New Project with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation for Online Lottery Platform
INTRALOT S.A. has announced the undertaking of a new project between the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), the sole lottery operator for the Government of British Columbia in Canada, and INTRALOT Inc., its US subsidiary, for the provision of an online lottery platform. The project also includes the digitalization of the existing land-based network.
The solution will be based on the Player X platform, part of the Lotos X ecosystem, and adds to the company’s overall partnership with BCLC, which has been extended until 2028.
INTRALOT is a leading player in a changing world of gaming. With significant experience in looking forward and anticipating emerging trends, the company provides future-proof solutions to regulated lottery and gaming operators around the world.
Canada
IAGR announces Toronto as host city for 2025 conference
Hot on the heels of its most attended conference in history, the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) is excited to announce that its 2025 conference will take place in Toronto, Canada, from October 20 to 23, 2025.
The event will be held in partnership with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) at the Westin Harbour Castle, offering stunning waterfront views and a premier, downtown Toronto location.
‘Fresh off the success of our Rome conference, we’re thrilled to continue the momentum with next year’s event in Toronto,’ said Ben Haden, IAGR President.
‘The IAGR 2025 conference promises to be another unparalleled opportunity for our global community to come together, collaborate and shape the future of gaming regulation. We’re looking forward to working with AGCO to bring it all together.’
AGCO CEO and Registrar Dr. Karin Schnarr, added, ‘We’re excited to welcome IAGR and its members to Toronto. This partnership provides a great opportunity to share Ontario’s innovative regulatory practices and foster meaningful discussions that drive positive change in the industry.’
Stay tuned for registration details early next year.
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