Canada

IWG Congratulates the New Hampshire Lottery on 100th eInstant Launch

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2 years ago

December 7, 2022

Instant Win Gaming (IWG), a leading supplier of eInstant games to NASPL/WLA-member lotteries, congratulates the New Hampshire Lottery on its latest milestone; the launch of its 100^th eInstant. New Hampshire’s iLottery offering first went live four years ago.

The 100^th game is Holiday Stacked Cash, a seasonal eInstant developed by IWG. Holiday Stacked Cash combines two popular lottery game themes to deliver an original holiday concept. The gameplay includes a free play feature where only the most valuable symbols are available to win, creating elevated winning experiences.

The 100^th game launch is supported by a one-day online promotion. On December 7^th, players who make a qualifying deposit will receive 100 free games of Holiday Stacked Cash as a bonus and will be entered into a drawing for the chance to win a $100 VISA gift card.

Rhydian Fisher, IWG CEO, said: “Everyone at IWG congratulates the New Hampshire Lottery on such a tremendous milestone, as well as the creativity to offer a fun and exciting promotion to celebrate its 100^th eInstant game release. It sums up why the New Hampshire Lottery has one of the most successful iLottery programs in the world.”

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Charlie McIntyre, Executive Director at New Hampshire Lottery, said: “We are pleased to be introducing our 100^th e-Instant game and we are excited to partner with IWG to give our players another opportunity to win big with Holiday Stacked Cash, the latest example of our team’s continuous efforts to give players new ways to play and to win.

“We are not surprised NH iLottery and our ever-growing menu of e-Instant games has become increasingly popular with our players—NH iLottery was the natural next step for the New Hampshire Lottery as we continued to push the envelope in terms of engaging both current players and new audiences. We are confident NH iLottery will continue to play a major role in driving maximum revenue in support of New Hampshire schools.”

Canada

ComeOn Group adds sportsbook to its offering in Ontario

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2 weeks ago

November 8, 2024

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ComeOn Group announced a significant milestone in its sportsbook expansion journey with the addition of sportsbook to their offering in Ontario following the successful acquisition of the required permits. This addition represents a strategic advancement in the Groups sportsbook growth trajectory where they are set to double its sportsbook business in the coming years.

ComeOn Group is one of 51 active operators in Ontario. The Ontario market has experienced robust growth since its launch, reaching C$6.7 billion in revenue in 2023.* By 2029, the market is forecasted to grow by a total of 29%, with 2024 expected to close with a 20% increase.

ComeOn keeps investing in its sportsbook business acceleration that is powered by its proprietary sportsbook platform and in-house risk management and trading team. As a multi product vertical operator, ComeOn is striving to give its customer base a safe and exciting entertainment destination and this approach is now expanded to their Ontario audience.

Juergen Reutter, Chief Executive Officer at ComeOn Group, said: “We are very excited about the opportunities this new milestone opens up for us. As a casino-led operator it represents a key part of our sportsbook strategy to double our business in the coming years. Like in any of our other markets, we are striving for a differentiated sportsbook entertainment experience that is powered by our in-house technology. Our goal is to deliver top-tier entertainment to our players while fostering safe and innovative gaming experiences.”

*Source – H2GC H2 Ontario Data 25.10.2024 (excl. Lottery)

BCLC

INTRALOT Announces New Project with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation for Online Lottery Platform

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2 weeks ago

November 7, 2024

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INTRALOT S.A. has announced the undertaking of a new project between the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), the sole lottery operator for the Government of British Columbia in Canada, and INTRALOT Inc., its US subsidiary, for the provision of an online lottery platform. The project also includes the digitalization of the existing land-based network.

The solution will be based on the Player X platform, part of the Lotos X ecosystem, and adds to the company’s overall partnership with BCLC, which has been extended until 2028.

INTRALOT is a leading player in a changing world of gaming. With significant experience in looking forward and anticipating emerging trends, the company provides future-proof solutions to regulated lottery and gaming operators around the world.

Canada

IAGR announces Toronto as host city for 2025 conference

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3 weeks ago

October 30, 2024

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Hot on the heels of its most attended conference in history, the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) is excited to announce that its 2025 conference will take place in Toronto, Canada, from October 20 to 23, 2025.

The event will be held in partnership with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) at the Westin Harbour Castle, offering stunning waterfront views and a premier, downtown Toronto location.

‘Fresh off the success of our Rome conference, we’re thrilled to continue the momentum with next year’s event in Toronto,’ said Ben Haden, IAGR President.

‘The IAGR 2025 conference promises to be another unparalleled opportunity for our global community to come together, collaborate and shape the future of gaming regulation. We’re looking forward to working with AGCO to bring it all together.’

AGCO CEO and Registrar Dr. Karin Schnarr, added, ‘We’re excited to welcome IAGR and its members to Toronto. This partnership provides a great opportunity to share Ontario’s innovative regulatory practices and foster meaningful discussions that drive positive change in the industry.’

Stay tuned for registration details early next year.