Canada

Vibra Gaming claims Innovation prize at SBC Latin America awards 2022

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4 years ago

November 10, 2022

Vibra Gaming, the go-to games, and platform developer for the LatAm region, has claimed the Silver Award at SBC Latinoamerica Awards 2022 for its unique ‘Scratch-a-lot’ product based on instant lottery mechanics.

Vibra Gaming developed and launched ‘Scratch-a-lot’ earlier this year enabling players to experience the adrenaline of the ‘scratch and win’ concept while also enjoying the entertainment of slots in jurisdictions that allow lottery products.

Launched in June in partnership with Betsul, Scratch-a-lot’ is a new, game-changing approach to instant lottery. The Vibra Gaming team has developed six different titles within the ‘Scratch-a-lot’ series with the product integrated by several large LatAm brands, opening a new window of opportunity for developers and lottery operators.

Based on the lottery vertical created by the Brazilian federal government and granted to the private sector in 2019, the product aims to make scratchcards more interactive and inclusive as part of a broader, digital lottery and gaming experience.

All the technology developed fits within the international standards for instant lottery GLI 14 – Finite Scratch Ticket and Pull-Tab Systems.

The development of Scratch-a-lot is aligned with Vibra’s approach to content and the important role it is playing in bridging the gap between traditional games that local players are familiar with and the latest digital products from international brands – a strategy that is proving highly successful across LatAm with a series of major commercial wins in 2022.

Ramiro Atucha, CEO of Vibra Gaming, said: “This award is particularly important for the whole team, both as it reinforces Vibra Gaming as an industry leader in LatAm and because we pride ourselves on creativity and innovation. We are always pushing the envelope on new game concepts and features.

“This enables our clients to offer their players with games we know they like and are familiar with but that also include exciting, never-before-seen’ new elements that present them with new levels of entertainment and that keep them coming back.

“SBC Awards Latinoamerica honours the outstanding gaming companies in our region so we’re delighted to have been recognised by the judges as one of the most innovative suppliers that both local and international brands can partner with here.”

Founded just three years ago by a management team of highly experienced industry experts with decades of land-based and online experience, Vibra Gaming has emerged as one of the most exciting and innovative content studios and software suppliers in the industry and rapidly grown to become the LatAm market’s ‘go-to’ casino games and software services partner for local and international operators.

The business has gone from strength-to-strength in 2022 announcing a series of high-profile deals including strategic content agreements with major operators such as Betcris and suppliers such as SOFTSWISS, while releasing a series of best performing games including new bingo, table game and slots concepts that have been widely integrated by leading brands.

Canada

Gaming Corps goes live with OLG iCasino in Ontario

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19 hours ago

June 25, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Gaming Corps has launched its casino game portfolio with Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) in Ontario, bringing a selection of the Swedish studio’s titles to OLG’s digital casino audience.

The rollout includes football-themed games timed to the summer football calendar. Titles going live with OLG include Goals to Glory: Football Fever, Penalty Champion: Goals to Glory, and Goals to Glory: Instant Blitz, part of Gaming Corps’ Instant Blitz series.

OLG is a provincial crown agency that has operated in Ontario since 1975, with responsibilities spanning land-based gaming facilities, province-wide lottery games, internet gaming, bingo, and electronic gaming products at Charitable Gaming Centres.

Graham Greensmith, Chief Commercial Officer at Gaming Corps, said: “Launching with OLG gives Gaming Corps outstanding visibility in one of the most exciting regulated markets in North America. The timing could not be better. As global football moves into focus, we are bringing OLG a fantastic line-up that speaks directly to the moment, while also introducing some of our most recognisable titles, mechanics and characters.”

Ian Shelswell, Director, iCasino Product, Partnerships & Development at OLG, added: “OLG is always looking to bring high-quality content to our players, and Gaming Corps’ portfolio adds further variety to our iCasino offering at an exciting time in the sporting calendar. The combination of football-themed releases, instant win content, recognisable slot franchises and engaging game mechanics makes this a strong addition to our casino catalogue. We are pleased to welcome Gaming Corps to OLG and look forward to developing the partnership.”

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Alex Cuoci

Wealthsimple and Kalshi Partner to Bring Prediction Markets to Canada

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4 days ago

June 22, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

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Wealthsimple announced the release of Wealthsimple Predict, providing retail investors the ability to trade event contracts on Kalshi. The standalone application is scheduled to launch this summer. Through the app, users will have access to approximately 4000 Kalshi event-based contracts in categories Wealthsimple is authorized to offer in the Canadian market, specifically climate, financial markets, and economic indicators.

“Prediction markets are the fastest-growing segment of global financial markets, letting traders turn an opinion into a position on the factors that shape our world – where inflation is headed, what happens to rates, or how the year unfolds. Until now, Canadians have had limited access. Wealthsimple Predict gives Canadians a clean, well-designed way to access these markets, with education and guardrails built in from day one,” said Brett Huneycutt, co-founder and Chief Product Officer, Wealthsimple.

“Kalshi was founded on a simple belief: views on the future should have markets, and those markets should be available to everyone. That’s why we’re partnering with Wealthsimple, Canada’s leading financial innovator – to give everyday investors in Canada access to fair, secure, and regulated prediction markets,” said Alex Cuoci, Kalshi.

In March, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) authorized Wealthsimple to offer event and forecast contract trading, also known as prediction markets. These contracts are regulated as futures contracts (derivatives). The approval covers contracts with a 30-day settlement period or longer, within the categories of economic indicators, financial markets, and climate. Wealthsimple is the second investment dealer to receive regulatory approval from CIRO for prediction markets.

To access trading through Wealthsimple Predict, new clients must complete a standard Know Your Client (KYC) process. Education is built into every stage of the experience, including a guided orientation of a client’s first trade. The app also shows users key disclosures and definitions, including trading risk reminders, contract resolution information, notices that positions can be sold at any time, and liquidity risk warnings on lower-activity markets. Wealthsimple Predict will only be available to Canadian residents.

Kalshi is authorized to operate in the US as an event contracts exchange, with federal authority from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the regulatory authority for the U.S. derivatives market. Prediction markets follow the same regulatory framework applied to other financial assets traded in the US, such as equities, bonds, and traditional derivatives, with clear rules for price formation, settlement, and governance.

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Alberta

MediaTroopers lines up eight operator partners ahead of Alberta launch

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1 week ago

June 18, 2026

Wladimir P.

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MediaTroopers said it is preparing to launch in Alberta’s regulated gaming market on July 13, as Canada’s next regulated commercial gaming market opens.

The digital marketing and customer acquisition firm said it plans to enter Alberta alongside eight “premium operator” clients, which it said are also preparing for their own market entries. MediaTroopers did not name the operators.

The company said its Alberta offering will mirror its work in Ontario, including localized acquisition strategies, compliance-focused marketing, regional player education, and market-tailored performance campaigns.

MediaTroopers also said it has seen “strong interest” from Alberta players through pre-registration activity, without providing figures.

“Alberta represents an exciting next step for regulated iGaming in Canada, and Media Troopers is ready to support operators from day one,” said Shmulik Segal, CEO of Media Troopers. “Our experience in Ontario has given us a strong understanding of what it takes to enter a new Canadian market successfully, from compliance and localization to scalable player acquisition. With eight of our premium clients already preparing for launch and early pre-registration traction underway, we see Alberta as a market with tremendous potential.”

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