Canada
Happening next week on 22 June, Gaming Summit North America, the gathering of gaming leaders
Gaming Summit North America brings together top C-Level Executives for a very important virtual conference on 22 June.
We are excited to announce the final agenda for the upcoming Gaming Summit North America that will take place on 22 June and will be complemented on 23 June, by Gaming Summit Latin America.
The conference series is Gaming Americas’ flagship event in the Americas and was previously titled “Sports Betting & Casino Summit North America”, and complements the Gaming Americas Quarterly Meetups. (read more about the rebranding here)
As mentioned above, Gaming Summit North America gathers top C-Level Executives for a day of quality learning and engaging discussion about the gambling industry in North America.
The conference will target compliance updates from the West Side and East Side of the US will feature the special ongoing series of talks with Chantal Cipriano about the Canadian gaming industry, and will also include discussions about Responsible Gaming, Fintech and investment tips from the top investors of the gaming industry in North America.
You can view the full program here.
The registration is free and the conference already attracted 1.5k registrations. So, if you haven’t yet registered, make sure you get in on the list to receive the login details. Register here!
Here is a short preview of the panel discussions:
- (East Side) US Legislation Round-up
- The Gaming Gold Rush has to consider the implementation of Responsible Gaming measures
- The Canadian Gaming Industry Updates with Chantal Cipriano
- Focus on Yahoo Sports’ sports betting strategy in North America
- (West Side) US Legislation Round-up
- Innovative payment technologies and the regulators catch up
- M&A, Making of Unicorns and how VCs are reshaping the future of the sports betting industry
Among the leading speakers you can find:
- Dr. Laila Mintas – CEO at PlayUp US
- Ryan Butler @ Action Network
- Chantal Cipriano – Senior Director, Legal & Compliance at Mazooma
- Adrianna Cuccinello – VP, Online Gaming & Compliance Operations – US at Maxima Compliance
- Lloyd Danzig – Founder & Managing Partner at Sharp Alpha Advisors
- Andrew Crowe – SVP of Business Development at Sightline Payments
- Rich Roberts – Non-Executive Board Member with Webis Holdings PLC
- Bill Pascrell, III – Partner at Princeton Public Affairs Group, Inc.
- Martin Lycka – SVP for American Regulatory Affairs and Responsible Gambling, Entain
- Keith S. Whyte – Executive Director of the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG)
- Tammi Barlow – Director of Responsible Gaming and Corporate Social Responsibility at Caesars Entertainment
- Wendy Anderson – Chief Executive Officer at RG24seven
- Neil Erlick – Chief Corporate Development Officer at Nuvei
- Geoff Reiss – GM of Yahoo Sports
- Sarah Crennan – VP & Head of Content at Yahoo Sports
- Minty Bets – Yahoo Sports’ lead betting reporter and analyst
- Elizabeth Suever – Vice President of Government Relations at Bally’s Corporation
- Daniel Wallach – Founder at Wallach Legal LLC
- Wayne Kimmel – Managing Partner at SeventySix Capital
- Matt Davey – President & CEO at Tekkorp Capital LLC
- Daniel Bernard – Investor and General Partner at Mindspring Capital
- and many more…
For sponsorship/speaking and marketing inquiries, make sure to reach out to Andrada Marginean (B2B Sales Executive at Hipther Agency).
For media-related inquiries, please contact Alexandru Marginean (Marketing Specialist at Hipther Agency).
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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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