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Pocket Gamer Connects is coming to Toronto for the very first time this July
Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with 400 top companies and 750 professionals at the leading global gaming industry conference this summer in Toronto.
Pocket Gamer Connects, the leading b2b games industry conference, is returning to Canada for the first time since 2016. This time, the conference will be taking place in the all-new dynamic location of Toronto from July 6-7. It’s the same conference you know and love in a brand new place brimming with opportunities for the industry. Some 750 professionals are expected to be in attendance representing 400 leading companies from around the globe, spanning from C-level executives to developers, from publishers to students, you’ll find them all at Pocket Gamer Connects Toronto.
Pocket Gamer Connects conferences have made a name for themselves across the world stage through creating unparalleled opportunities to connect with incredible international games industry companies. Since the very first Connects conference in 2014, the team has developed a stellar reputation for delivering the highest quality games industry events that set the perfect stage for attendees to expand their networks and gain exceptional insights on what they need to do to propel their businesses to the next level. Among the 400 companies that will be present at our upcoming Toronto conference, attendees will get the chance to meet with representatives from Netflix, Google, Electronic Arts, Wizards of the Coast, A Thinking Ape, Starcaster Games, Photon, Dimoso, Viral Nation and many, many more.
Just like the top-tier quality of brands that will be joining us this July, we have an incredible line-up of the biggest authorities in the industry as speakers. They will be diving into all the hottest topics facing the industry today, covering mobile, PC, console, blockchain, web3, the metaverse and much more. PG Connects will get you up-to-date with all the latest industry trends and any emerging growth opportunities you need to know about. Our stellar lineup is made up of absolute powerhouses in the industry, and it includes Franci Dimitrovska of Electronic Arts, Elena Doty of Google Firebase, Margaret McClure of Netflix Games, John Eberhardt of Wizards of the Coast, Kenshi Arasaki of A Thinking Ape, Patty Toledo of YAHAHA, Shum Singh of Agnitio Capital, Martin MacMillan of Pollen VC and over 150 other major industry authorities that will be sharing their wealth of expertise with us.
Explore the future of brand partnerships at the Brands x Ads x Games Summit
All Pocket Gamer Connects Toronto attendees gain complimentary access to our first ever Brands x Ads x Games Summit, which is taking place right alongside the conference from July 6 to 7.
This summit is designed to focus upon the latest trends in the games industry and the spaces where games meet brands and advertising. It’s a prime opportunity to stay on top of all the up-and-coming branding trends and scope out new opportunities to elevate your ad strategies. Attendees will enjoy hearing talks spanning all the hot topics in the industry ranging from developing on blockchain to what we can learn from games delving into the metaverse to esports innovation and the first-ever iteration of our new Brand Booster track, which is dedicated to analysing success stories, failures and opportunities where brands meet the growing games industry. You can look forward to hearing from Nick Branstator of Playwire, Mark Val of Photon, Tim Tello of Pocketful of Quarters, Daniel Griffiths of Steel Media, Adam Starcaster of Starcaster Games, Jean-Philippe Steinmetz of AcceleratXR, Nav Gupta of Chaarmi Worlds Inc., Nimrod Shanit of Holy City VR and Bobby Baird of Stream Hatchet and many more as they lead insightful, future-gazing discussions in the summit.
Secure your spot at Pocket Gamer Connects Toronto today and connect with leading authorities in the games industry this July 6-7.
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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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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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