Ontarians can now enjoy the 1X2 Network’s compelling portfolio of casino games via 888casino – one of the world’s leading online casino brands and part of 888 Holdings plc – along with groundbreaking content from 1X2’s sister brand, Iron Dog Studio.

These include hit titles like. Wolf Strike, Megaways and 1 Million Megaways BC

The news comes after the 1X2 Network received licensing approval from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario in May 2022. 888casino was one of the first operators to go live on a locally regulated basis in Ontario when the province launched its new online gaming market in April.

Ontario is the first of Canada’s 13 provinces to regulate online gaming and license international operators, with other provinces largely offering limited gaming through state-owned monopolies. Ontario is Canada’s largest province by population and promises to quickly become one of the biggest casino markets in North America, with 888casino being a dominant player.

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Rory Kimber, Account Management and Marketing Director at 1X2 Network said: “We are committed to expanding our footprint in key newly regulated markets and to working with regulators to ensure our games are compliant, while providing a best-in-class, localised gaming experience. There is so much potential in this market, and it is very exciting that our games are reaching a new audience in Ontario, thanks to our partnership with 888casino.”

Talya Benyamini, VP B2C Casino at 888casino said: “Partnering with leading games suppliers such as 1X2 Network and Iron Dog Studio, which are creating some of the most interesting and engaging content in the casino space, is a key part of our product and content leadership strategy. This will enhance our offer allowing us to continue providing unique and exciting experiences to our players in Ontario. We look forward to working with the 1X2 Network team, and introducing its portfolio to our players, over the coming months.”

Playtech, the world’s leading gambling technology company, today announces the signing of a new multi-state agreement in the U.S. with 888 Holdings, one of the world’s leading betting and gaming companies with internationally renowned brands including 888, William Hill, Mr. Green and SI Sportsbook.

As part of the deal, Playtech will provide its innovative Live Casino and random number generator (RNG) games to 888casino, starting in New Jersey with other states to follow.

This extended partnership follows Playtech’s premium Live Casino and RNG content on 888casino in several regulated markets and is part of both companies’ strategic expansion into the U.S. market. Playtech’s entertainment-led Live Casino offering and best-performing RNG games will further strengthen 888casino’s unique offering.

Shimon Akad, Playtech Chief Operating Officer, said: “I am thrilled that our trusted partners, 888, have chosen to take our Live Casino and RNG games across multiple states, marking another exciting step in our expansion in the U.S. Live Casino is Playtech’s newest proposition to the U.S. market and it is giving operators the opportunity to diversify their offering, resulting in great demand for our industry-leading software. We are proud to be supporting 888casino in delivering the very best online entertainment experience to its U.S. audience and we look forward to continuing this successful partnership with a market-leading operator.”

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Howard Mittman, President, 888 US, said: “We are pleased to expand our partnership with Playtech and offer its unique Live Casino and RNG content to players of 888casino in the US. This agreement will enhance the overall player experience by offering more entertaining and dynamic games, which is a key part of our content and product leadership strategy. We look forward to welcoming Playtech’s content and growing our partnership together.”

Company live under content distribution agreement with tier-one operator as newly regulated market opens

Bragg Gaming Group, a global iGaming technology and content provider, announced that yesterday it launched its content distribution agreement with 888casino in Ontario on the first day of the regulated market opening pursuant to its supplier license from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (“AGCO”).

The agreement, representing the first of several with well-known tier-one iGaming operators in Ontario, includes games from Bragg’s exclusive portfolio, such as Egyptian Magic, the recent debut game from its in-house studio Atomic Slot Lab, and others picked specifically for the newly-regulated Ontario iGaming market which opened on April 4.

Since receiving its supplier license from the AGCO in early March 2022, Bragg has worked with local regulators to ensure the compliance of its technology and content, both of which have been given full approval. Now, as the market moves to full legalization, the Company is excited to offer the growing number of operators looking to address the Ontario market a full suite of titles from its in-house studios as well as content from its exclusive third-party content partners.

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Chris Looney, Chief Commercial Officer at Bragg, commented: “We work closely with 888casino in a host of markets and we are pleased to now be able to do so in our home market too, which provides a significant opportunity for continued growth.

“Our team has done a fantastic job to build on our relationship with 888casino in several other global markets to secure this agreement for Ontario. The team at 888casino has a well-known global profile and offers a market-leading platform. We are very pleased to support their Ontario market launch efforts.”

Talya Benyamini, VP B2C Casino at 888, added: “We’re delighted to be working once again with Bragg, this time in its domestic market. We know they’ll allow us to provide our players in Ontario with content of the highest quality and we have no doubt that it will be received. Ontario represents an attractive long-term growth opportunity for 888casino and having Bragg’s content available to us as we launch is a huge boost.”

The combined iCasino and online sports betting market in Canada is estimated at over US$2bn in 2022 according to H2 Gambling Capital. This includes Ontario, which is widely expected to become one of the largest iGaming markets in North America.