Canada
Paysafe platform launches with SuperBook Sports in Colorado and New Jersey
Online sportsbook for Colorado and New Jersey plugs into Paysafe technology combining comprehensive suite of payment methods in single interface
Paysafe, a leading specialized payments platform, announced that its platform is live in Colorado and New Jersey with SuperBook Building on 35 years of sports-betting experience through its flagship operations in Las Vegas, SuperBook Sports is expanding its presence nationwide, with its initial launch in Colorado in October 2020 followed by New Jersey in August. The SuperBook Sports brand has become synonymous with expansive betting menus, superior pricing and risk, as well as being home to one of the world’s most prestigious professional football handicapping contests.
Through its upgraded mobile presence, the SuperBook Sports app and website enable customers to bet on an array of local, national and international sports markets, including NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, college football, and soccer. By plugging into the Paysafe platform through a simple, streamlined integration, SuperBook Sports can now provide its players with a broad range of depositing and payout choices. These include credit and debit cards processed through the Paysafe gateway, online bank transfer, and alternative payment methods such as the Skrill USA digital wallet and paysafecard eCash solution as well as third-party solutions. Paysafe’s platform will strengthen SuperBook Sports’ relationship with existing and future customers, given payments’ established role in supporting U.S. sportsbooks’ player acquisition. Frictionless payments and payouts in particular are the most important factor for American sports bettors when selecting a gaming brand, and prioritized over brand reputation, promotions, competitive odds, and sports markets offered, according to Paysafe’s Q4 2020 research.
SuperBook Sports will also benefit from the Paysafe platform’s sophisticated back-end analytics and reporting suite, allowing the operator to analyze and optimize individual payment methods and the brand’s overall payment offering. In addition, by leveraging Paysafe’s two-decade expertise in gaming-specific risk and fraud, the platform’s infrastructure will protect the brand and secure players’ data.
Zak Cutler, CEO of North America iGaming at Paysafe, said: “We’re excited to partner with SuperBook Sports, which has already shown strong growth in the Colorado sports-betting market. We’re confident that our payment platform, with its state-of-the-art analytics suite, will help SuperBook Sports build on its initial success through 2022 by providing customers with all the ways they want to pay.”
Jay Kornegay, Executive Vice President at SuperBook Sports, commented: “Payments are a critical part of the wagering experience, and we’re very focused on strengthening our payment offering and the overall depositing experience for our customers. It was a logical next step to partner with Paysafe, whose cutting-edge payment platform will be a game changer for us and for our players.”
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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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