Canada
XCAD Network Receives Series A Funding via Strategic Partnership with Jump Crypto

XCAD Network, the content creator tokenization platform that has YouTubers with a combined following of over 100 million, is pleased to announce they have completed Series A funding from one of Wall Street’s major digital asset players, Jump Crypto.
As well as investing, Jump Crypto will be helping to build XCAD into a top asset in the space, via exchanges, partnerships, further liquidity and more.
Who is Jump Crypto?
Jump Crypto, headquartered in Chicago, with offices worldwide and 800+ employees, is a global trading firm, active in futures, options and equities markets. Jump Crypto has made similar investments to the one announced today, in many notable projects, such as Chiliz ($CHZ) and Solana ($SOL). They are one of the biggest liquidity providers in the world for the cryptocurrency market.
Jump has emerged as a key player in cryptocurrency space, since the birth of six-year-old digital asset division, Jump Crypto. They offer liquidity to markets, act as a market maker and execute trades for Robinhood Markets Inc.’s customers, as well as other large T1 exchanges in the cryptocurrency space, to which they are heavily connected with.
The Partnership & Investment
Jump Crypto will be adding liquidity to XCAD on current and upcoming exchanges. Extra liquidity enables bigger trades to be placed, both buys and sells, without having as much price impact. This will make XCAD a much more attractive asset to participants in digital assets. Furthermore, Jump will be providing liquidity for XCAD’s fan tokens on any centralised exchanges they may be listed on. Fan tokens can only be listed on exchanges with XCAD Network’s approval via an exchange partnership.
Jump will be focused on expanding XCAD to new audiences within the cryptocurrency space via their strong network of Tier 1 exchanges & partners. The undisclosed investment will provide XCAD with the additional funding to scale and grow. Thanks to this investment, XCAD’s expansion plans have now been expedited, and will be able to scale at a faster pace.
Oliver Bell, CEO and Co-Founder at XCAD Network, said:
“We have the biggest names in YouTube as part of our network and now one of the biggest names in the investment world. We’re very excited to have this backing from Jump Crypto and believe they will help to shape us into a major player in the crypto space. What they have been able to achieve with other projects is incredible. Hopefully now people will start to see the direction we are heading with XCAD, and we look forward to sharing more important partners with the community soon.”
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absolutebet Secures AGCO Registration as an Internet Gaming Operator in Ontario

Internet Gaming Operator by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
This significant milestone authorizes absolutebet to offer regulated iGaming services in Ontario’s legal market under the oversight of AGCO and iGaming Ontario (iGO).
The registration marks a key step in absolutebet’s mission to bring a trusted, responsible, and innovative online casino experience to Ontario players. absolutebet is committed to operating with integrity and transparency, meeting all provincial standards for player protection, responsible gambling, anti-money laundering, and game integrity.
“Securing AGCO registration is more than a milestone—it’s the start of absolutebet’s journey in one of the most exciting regulated markets in the world,” said Chen Truman, Founder of absolutebet. “We are building a brand that will grow with the Ontario community and set the stage for future expansion.”
On the regulatory milestone, Krisztina Kalla, Legal & Regulatory Compliance Advisor of absolutebet, commented: “I’m incredibly proud to see all the hard work behind this license pay off. Securing AGCO registration has taken months of preparation and close collaboration with regulators and partners. I am very happy to see the result of that work, and even more excited as we move into the launch phase and open up the absolutebet community to Ontario players in a fun and responsible way.”
Ontario is recognized as one of the most competitive and fast-growing regulated iGaming markets in North America. With AGCO registration secured, absolutebet will move forward with the final stages of its iGO onboarding process in preparation for launch.
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Alex Malchenko Head of Sales at Evoplay
Evoplay strengthens Ontario presence in partnership with Caesars Entertainment

Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, has partnered with Caesars Entertainment to expand its footprint in the Canadian market, following its initial entry earlier this year. The partnership integrates 20 of the studio’s top-performing titles onto Caesars Palace Online Casino, Horseshoe Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino in Ontario, including fan-favourites such as Hot Triple Sevens, Triple Chili, and The Greatest Catch Bonus Buy.
Having announced its official entrance into Ontario in March, the collaboration with Caesars marks a significant step in Evoplay’s local strategy. Further standout releases, such as Inner Fire Bonus Buy and Hot Volcano, also launched as part of the initial package, with additional player favourites, including Fruit Nova and Ice Mania.
The collaboration underlines Evoplay’s commitment to working with leading operators to deliver high-quality content tailored to regional audiences.
Alex Malchenko, Head of Sales at Evoplay, said: “Launching with Caesars in Ontario marks a key milestone in our North American strategy.
“It reflects both the strength of our portfolio and our commitment to providing innovative, high-performing content to operators of the highest caliber.”
Ricardo Cornejo Rivas, Vice President of Online Gaming at Caesars Digital, said: “Evoplay brings a fresh and dynamic approach to online gaming, which we’re excited to offer to our players in Ontario. This portfolio of standout titles adds to our growing content library and furthering our ongoing goal of delivering top-tier entertainment experiences to our players.”
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Canada
iGaming Ontario Appoints Joseph Hillier as its New President and CEO

The iGaming Ontario Board of Directors has announced Joseph Hillier as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 8, 2025. Joseph’s depth in the Ontario igaming market combined with successful public and private sector careers make him the ideal President and CEO at this critical point in iGaming Ontario’s growth.
Joseph was most recently Chief Strategy Officer and Corporate Secretary at the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), where he delivered significant strategic and regulatory initiatives across the province’s alcohol, cannabis, gaming, and horse racing sectors. Prior to the AGCO, he served as Chief of Staff to Ontario Attorney General Hon. Doug Downey and led the development, launch and implementation of Canada’s first private sector-driven igaming market and the creation of iGaming Ontario. Joseph also spent more than a decade working in the financial and legal services sectors.
The Board expressed its sincere thanks to David Smith for serving as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer since Martha Otton’s retirement.
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