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FORMER NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF GAMING ENFORCEMENT LAB CHIEF ERIC WEISS JOINS ERIC FRANK’S REBRANDED CONSULTANCY ODDS ON COMPLIANCE

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5 years ago

September 8, 2021

Odds On Compliance has been officially unveiled as the rebrand of EDF Compliance, with immediate effect. Eric Frank, Odds On Compliance CEO and Founder, who launched EDF Compliance in early 2021 to provide industry-leading regulatory compliance consultancy services to the sports betting, iGaming and gambling sectors, announced the new Odds On Compliance brand, and welcomed industry veteran Eric Weiss, VP of Technical Compliance for Odds On Compliance, to the team.

“I am delighted to officially unveil Odds On Compliance as the new name for EDF Compliance and welcome Eric Weiss to the Odds On team,” announced Eric Frank. “Eric adds unrivaled U.S. regulatory and market knowledge to our core group, enabling us to meet the broad range of needs of our clients. Our experience, knowledge and skills immediately position Odds On Compliance as the leading provider of regulatory compliance consultancy services in the sports betting, iGaming and gambling industries in the U.S. and worldwide. The value to our customers goes beyond our years of experience in the industry, as I’m also excited to announce the creation of our software development arm which is building unique compliance and regulatory information tools which we will be unveiling soon.”

Odds On Compliance CEO and Founder Eric Frank is a sports betting, iGaming and gambling industry leader. His past experience includes roles as Group Compliance Officer at The Stars Group and as a legal advisor at an AM Law 100 firm. He is currently working as an advisor to a multitude of industry clients, acting on the advisory board of BettorFantasy, and working as a special advisor to Genius Sports on U.S. regulatory affairs. This range of experience gives Eric market-leading insights and experience into the complex and dynamic regulatory compliance market, both in the U.S. and abroad.

Eric Weiss is recently retired from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, where he served as Chief of Staff, and, most recently, Deputy Executive Director – Technical Services / Slot Laboratory. Eric joins Odds On Compliance as Vice President, Technical Compliance and brings over 30 years’ experience, adding significant market insights, experience and knowledge to the core team.

“I am proud to be joining Eric and the team at Odds On Compliance and am excited to start work with our clients,” added Eric Weiss. “There isn’t anyone in the industry with the combined knowledge Odds On Compliance brings to companies who need help navigating the ever-evolving world of sports betting compliance and regulatory environments, so the chance to join the team was one I could not turn down.”

Alongside Eric Frank and Eric Weiss are Mike Mignone, Senior Advisor, Technical Compliance; Joe Casole, Senior Advisor, Regulatory Compliance; and Jared Bowen, Senior Project Manager. Mignone’s experience includes working in Quality Assurance and Technical Compliance at GLI, and at William Hill as the Technical Compliance Manager for the Eastern United States. Casole brings experience in the gaming and cannabis groups at Duane Morris LLP, one of the world’s largest law firms, and managing global regulatory compliance at GLI. Jared Bowen is a U.S. Army veteran who deployed to Afghanistan from 2010 to 2011 as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. Prior to joining Odds On Compliance, Bowen was an IT management professional, supporting businesses across multiple industries since 2011.

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XSOLLA STRENGTHENS COMMITMENT TO ATLANTIC CANADA’S GROWING GAME INDUSTRY WITH EXPANDED EVENT PRESENCE

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3 days ago

June 3, 2026

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Global Video Game Commerce Company To Support Industry Growth Through Panels, Workshops, And Community Engagement Across Atlantic Canada

Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company, today announced its participation in two major gaming industry events taking place across Atlantic Canada from June 3-5, 2026, reinforcing the company’s commitment to supporting regional game development ecosystems and fostering industry collaboration.

Xsolla will participate in both Game Invest East and XP Game Connect Atlantic, joining developers, publishers, investors, and industry leaders for discussions centered on the future of game development, investment, and innovation in the local area.

At Game Invest East, held in partnership with Scaffold, Xsolla will contribute to conversations around funding, growth opportunities, and the evolving business landscape for game studios.

Featured on the panel titled “If You Can Make It Here,” Xsolla’s Manny Hachey, Senior Director of Developer Success, joins Kate Edwards, CEO and Principal Consultant of Geogrify, and Amir Satvat, Business Development Director at Tencent Games, founder of Always Supporting the Games Community (ASGC), and a 2026 GamesBeat Visionary Award honoree, to explore how new regions and new entrants can survive and thrive in disruptive times.

Hachey, a native of Atlantic Canada, was personally requested by Scaffold to represent Xsolla at the event — a homecoming that adds a personal dimension to the panel’s central thesis. Having built her career and made her mark in Germany’s games industry, she returns with a firsthand perspective on what it takes to leave, build something meaningful abroad, and come back with proof of concept.

Xsolla will continue its Atlantic Canada engagement at XP Game Connect Atlantic in Halifax on June 5. John Nguyen, Regional Vice President, Canada at Xsolla, and Ted DiNola, Developer Evangelist at Xsolla, will host a workshop titled ‘Full Picture to Fast Lane: Xsolla Ecosystem Overview & Live SDK 3 Integration’, providing practical insights and actionable strategies for developers navigating today’s rapidly evolving gaming market.

Nguyen will also host a panel titled, ‘What Does the Future of Game Development Look Like in Atlantic Canada?’ where he will be joined by industry experts, including Ryan Filsinger from Iron Fox; Shawn Woods, CEO at Alpha Dog and VP of Interactive Society of Nova Scotia; George Greer, Founder of Besszong; and Jade Yhap, President of Interactive NB. The panel will explore the region’s growing role in the global games industry and the opportunities ahead for studios, talent, and ecosystem partners.

John Nguyen, Regional Vice President, Canada, at Xsolla

“Atlantic Canada continues to emerge as an exciting hub for game development talent and innovation,” said John Nguyen, Regional Vice President, Canada, at Xsolla. “Xsolla is proud to support these events and contribute to conversations that help empower developers, build ecosystems, strengthen industry connections, and accelerate growth across the region.”

Berkley Egenes, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer at Xsolla

“Events like Game Invest East and XP Game Connect Atlantic are critical for building stronger connections across the games industry,” said Berkley Egenes, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer at Xsolla. “Atlantic Canada has a growing community of talented developers, creators, and industry leaders, and we’re excited to be part of conversations that help to shape the future of gaming in the region while supporting studios at every stage of growth.”

Through its participation in these events, Xsolla aims to deepen relationships within the Atlantic Canadian game development community while supporting knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and long-term ecosystem growth.

For more information about Xsolla’s participation in these events across Atlantic Canada, visit: xsolla.pro/Atlantic-Canada

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GGPoker selects GeoLocs geolocation service for regulated Ontario market

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3 days ago

June 3, 2026

Wladimir P.

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mkodo’s GeoLocs will handle in-platform location checks for GGPoker players in Ontario, removing the need for a separate verification app.

GGPoker has selected GeoLocs by mkodo as its geolocation service provider for the operator’s regulated Ontario offering.

Under the partnership, GeoLocs will provide in-platform location verification for GGPoker players across Ontario, with the aim of supporting regulatory compliance without requiring an additional app download or separate approval process.

“Our priority is to ensure players have a seamless experience on GGPoker whilst staying fully compliant with regulations. We chose GeoLocs because of their proven expertise, industry and regulatory knowledge and the fact that players don’t need to verify location through a separate app or download.” – Sarne Lightman, Managing Director of GGPoker.

“The partnership with GGPoker is very exciting. We’re proud to support a globally recognised operator in delivering a seamless, compliant player experience in Ontario. With Alberta opening in July, the partnership with GGPoker in Ontario further reinforces GeoLocs’ expansion across the Canadian gaming market.” – Ben Scobie-Trumper, Head of Sales at mkodo.

GeoLocs is a geolocation product built by mkodo for regulated markets, supporting web and mobile location checks for gaming, sports betting, poker and lottery operators, according to the company.

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Xsolla expands Atlantic Canada event push with Game Invest East and XP Game Connect

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3 days ago

June 3, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Xsolla will take part in two Atlantic Canada industry events—Game Invest East and XP Game Connect Atlantic—running June 3-5, 2026, as it increases its presence in the region’s game development ecosystem.

The company said it will join discussions with developers, publishers, investors, and other stakeholders focused on game development, investment, and innovation. At Game Invest East, held in partnership with Scaffold, Xsolla will participate in a panel titled “If You Can Make It Here.” Xsolla’s Manny Hachey, Senior Director of Developer Success, will appear alongside Kate Edwards, CEO and Principal Consultant of Geogrify, and Amir Satvat, Business Development Director at Tencent Games, founder of Always Supporting the Games Community (ASGC), and a 2026 GamesBeat Visionary Award honoree.

Xsolla’s Halifax stop comes on June 5 at XP Game Connect Atlantic. John Nguyen, Regional Vice President, Canada at Xsolla, and Ted DiNola, Developer Evangelist at Xsolla, will host a workshop titled “Full Picture to Fast Lane: Xsolla Ecosystem Overview & Live SDK 3 Integration.”

Nguyen will also host a panel, “What Does the Future of Game Development Look Like in Atlantic Canada?”, joined by Ryan Filsinger from Iron Fox; Shawn Woods, CEO at Alpha Dog and VP of Interactive Society of Nova Scotia; George Greer, Founder of Besszong; and Jade Yhap, President of Interactive NB.

“Atlantic Canada continues to emerge as an exciting hub for game development talent and innovation,” said John Nguyen, Regional Vice President, Canada, at Xsolla. “Xsolla is proud to support these events and contribute to conversations that help empower developers, build ecosystems, strengthen industry connections, and accelerate growth across the region.”

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