B2B games provider Incentive Games, through its real-money gaming division Incentive Studios, has partnered with BetMGM, a leading iGaming and sports betting operator, to launch four real-money titles in Ontario. BetMGM will be first to market with these titles in the province.

The partnership has seen four of Incentive Studios’ titles, Velocity, Mega Flight, Kicker and Squid Game Red Light Green Light Cashout, go live on the BetMGM platform, bringing the studio’s portfolio of crash and arcade experiences to players across the province.

As one of North America’s leading betting and gaming operators, BetMGM has built a strong reputation for delivering premium player experiences across regulated markets. Ontario remains a key market within its growth strategy, with a continued focus on high-quality content, innovation and responsible gambling.

The launch further strengthens Incentive Games’ position in North America and marks another important milestone in the company’s continued expansion across regulated gaming markets, building on its recent securing of licences in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Ontario.

Ahmed Baker, Chief Commercial Officer at Incentive Games, said, “We’re incredibly proud to be partnering with BetMGM and to see four of our real-money titles go live in Ontario. From the outset, it’s been clear that we share a strong focus on delivering engaging, high-quality player experiences, making this a natural collaboration for both teams. This launch marks an exciting milestone for Incentive Studios as we continue our expansion across regulated markets, and we look forward to growing our relationship with the BetMGM team.”

Rob Passerino, Director of Gaming, BetMGM said, “BetMGM is focused on delivering the best online casino experience possible. As crash and arcade-style games continue to see significant growth, Incentive Studios’ portfolio strengthens our ability to meet evolving player demand, especially in key markets like Ontario.”

The World Series of Poker (WSOP), the longest-running and most prestigious poker tournament series in the world, announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration with the Solana Foundation to bring cryptocurrency directly into the global poker experience.

This will be the first time in WSOP history where players can purchase tickets to tournaments directly with cryptocurrency, and by leveraging Solana’s technology, this payment method will have zero processing fees.

The integration will expand further at the 2026 WSOP Paradise in The Bahamas this December, where tournament winners can receive settlements in stablecoins on Solana, enabling near-instant access to payments and reducing the friction traditionally associated with international tournament settlements.

As part of this collaboration, Solana Foundation will also serve as the official Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 World Series of Poker and 2026 World Series of Poker Paradise.

The World Series of Poker, Dealt by Solana

The poker community has long been at the forefront of cryptocurrency adoption, with players embracing decentralized technology, like Solana, for its efficiency and transparency. As a high-performance blockchain, Solana is celebrated for its industry-leading transaction speeds – capable of processing thousands of transactions per second – and ultra-low costs, with average fees remaining below $0.001. By enabling players to make purchases through Moonpay, and cashout in stablecoins on Solana, these initiatives allow:

• Faster settlement and streamlined payment processing for eligible events

• Greater accessibility for international players traveling to WSOP events

• Near-instant global settlement, with reduced friction for users

• Expanded payment flexibility for players participating in marquee tournaments worldwide

Introducing Solana-powered purchases and settlements modernizes how money moves through the poker ecosystem and reduces friction for players around the world.

Where Poker and Cryptocurrency Converge

This initiative bridges the digital space and the poker world, reinforcing the growing demand among players for faster financial tools that simplify participation in global events. Beyond payments, the collaboration brings together communities that are closely aligned.

“We are incredibly proud to bring such an innovative and passionate community into the fold. Solana’s ecosystem, like the WSOP, constantly challenges conventions and remains laser-focused on the consumer experience. Solana’s speed and efficiency mirror the fast-paced energy of our tournaments, and we are excited to showcase their technology to our global audience,” said Ty Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of WSOP.

“Solana is a digital economy where people can own and trade millions of assets, make payments, earn on their money, and more. Trading in particular has been a huge area of growth on Solana over the last few years, generating over $4 trillion in volume. At its core, trading shares many of the same characteristics as poker: hard decisions, incomplete information, minding your bankroll. We’re incredibly excited to grow the game of poker with the WSOP and bring these two worlds together,” said Vibhu Norby, Chief Product Officer, Solana Foundation.

“Poker players have always lived at the forefront of innovation. They think in probabilities, move fast, and adopt the tools that give them an edge. Cryptocurrency is a natural fit. By powering purchases and settlements through MoonPay on Solana, we’re meeting that demand directly: faster, borderless payments that make it simple for players anywhere to take their seat at the world’s biggest tables,” said Jim Walker, President of MoonPay Commerce.

Beyond the Felt: Ambassadors and Hospitality

The Solana Foundation is set to sponsor a select group of individual poker player ambassadors who will represent the ecosystem at this summer’s WSOP event. Additionally, the Solana ecosystem will host exclusive hospitality events at the Paris and Horseshoe venues in Las Vegas, as well as a premier experience during WSOP Paradise in The Bahamas this winter. Solana users can also look forward to collaborative onchain poker products, developed with WSOP, to follow.