Canada
PRAGMATIC PLAY GOES LIVE WITH GANA360 AND LOTERIA DEL NIÑO IN GUATEMALA
Three verticals from the provider’s award-winning portfolio will be available at Gana360 and Loteria del Niño
Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the iGaming industry, has strengthened its prominent position in Latin America by taking multiple verticals live with Gana360 and Loteria del Niño of Billetera Electronica Bet Guatemala S.A.
Players at Gana360.com can now enjoy Pragmatic Play’s top-performing slots such as successful titles Bigger Bass Bonanza, as well as the multi-award-winning Gates of Olympus Live Casino fans will be treated to an entire portfolio including casino classics Blackjack, Roulette, and the gameshow-inspired Mega Wheel. The multi-product content deal also provides access to Pragmatic Play’s innovative collection of Virtual Sports titles. Developed using cutting-edge tech, its virtual games deliver high-frequency, 3D renderings of live sporting events 24/7, featuring a wide selection of popular sports like horse and greyhound racing, and Fantastic League.
Pragmatic Play continues to make strides in Latin America, a region it has maintained its leading position in for some time and remains a key component of its commercial growth strategy.
Victor Arias, Vice President of Latin American Operations at Pragmatic Play, said: “We’re delighted to see the fruits of labour culminate in the rollout of our products with another valued partner.
“Our verticals represent outstanding value for any operator looking to enhance their offering and we’re sure Gana360 customers are going to take full advantage of the increased entertainment options at their disposal.”
Marcella Ivana Vizia at Billetera Electronica Bet Guatemala S.A. said: “Pragmatic Play’s games have a fantastic reputation with players across Latin America and are therefore essential for any operator to feature in their lobby. “It’s fantastic news to see all the new content go live and we’re thoroughly looking forward to working with our new partner as our relationship evolves.”
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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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