Canada
IWG’s InstantJackpot Powers Record-Breaking Prizes
Instant Win Gaming (IWG), a leading supplier of eInstant games to NASPL/WLA-member lotteries, congratulates the Michigan Lottery, the New Hampshire Lottery, and the Virginia Lottery on record setting eInstant progressive jackpot prizes.
In all three cases, these records were set within the first two of months of 2023, and all were driven by games powered by IWG’s InstantJackpot technology.
Most recently on February 22, the New Hampshire Lottery’s “Premier Jackpot” awarded a record-breaking payout of $392,703 to one lucky player. Alongside its progressive jackpot top prize, the gameplay features IWG’s InstantBoost that incorporates a set of in-game actions that unlock additional ways to play and win.
Earlier in February, the Virginia Lottery awarded a record-setting $785,414 jackpot prize through its linked Commonwealth Jackpots family of eInstants. Commonwealth Jackpots is funded by a portion of sales from three IWG games, Lucky Golden Multiplier, Icy Winnings, and Magnificent Multiplier. The record win was awarded to a lottery player purchasing Lucky Golden Multiplier.
In January, the Michigan Lottery awarded a record $403,618 jackpot prize via its Monthly Jackpot second chance jackpot eInstant. Powered by IWG’s InstantReplay, Monthly Jackpot is funded by a percentage of game sales, with all players automatically earning entries into an end-of-month second chance drawing. The Michigan Lottery has awarded 10 Monthly Jackpot Second Chance Progressive prizes totaling more than $1.7 million since the promotion began in April 2022.
These record jackpot payouts are examples of the excitement that IWG’s InstantJackpot powered games are bringing to lottery players across the US. They follow last year’s industry-record $1.6 million jackpot that was awarded in October by the Pennsylvania Lottery and IWG’s Big Keystone Jackpot eInstant.
Rhydian Fisher, IWG CEO, said: “Congratulations to Michigan, New Hampshire, and Virginia lotteries for each setting eInstant progressive jackpot records. We were very proud to offer the first eInstants progressive jackpot game with the Virginia Lottery back in December 2020, and since then we’ve launched over 70 progressive jackpot eInstants across North America. Each progressive jackpot game builds upon our experience from the previous to continually improve the product for lottery players. What I love about all these record-setting jackpots is that they leverage the combination of IWG game styles and technologies to drive this excitement. Whether its InstantJackpot, InstantReplay, InstantBoost or InstantLink, they all offer a tailored product specific for the need of each lottery. It’s very exciting and we look forward to growing the jackpot category further in 2023.”
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Canada
St8 launches in Ontario through partnership with Tonybet
Casino games aggregator and full-service technology provider, St8 has officially gone live in Ontario’s regulated market through a new partnership with international brand Tonybet.
Through the partnership, Tonybet gains access to St8’s casino games aggregation platform, offering a wide range of premium titles from leading providers through a single API, alongside bonusing and promotional tools, compliance and licensing solutions, advanced reporting and data capabilities.
Built as a single scalable platform, St8’s products are designed to help operators launch and grow across regulated markets with fast, flexible technology solutions while maintaining full compliance.
The agreement marks a further step in St8’s global growth strategy as the company continues to expand its presence across regulated jurisdictions.
Vladimir Negine, CEO at St8, said: “Going live in Ontario is an important milestone for St8 and reflects our continued commitment to growth in regulated markets. Since receiving our Ontario licence, we have focused on building strong local partnerships and delivering a platform that combines scalability, speed and compliance.
“As a respected international brand, Tonybet shares our commitment to building reliable solutions for regulated markets, and we look forward to working closely together as we continue to expand our presence in regulated jurisdictions worldwide.”
Kiryl Liudvikevich, Head of Product at Tonybet, added: “As we expand our presence in Ontario, it is important for us to work with technology partners that support continued growth while meeting the highest regulatory standards.
“St8’s platform gives us the flexibility to integrate a wide range of content and tools through a single connection, helping us scale smoothly while maintaining a strong focus on player experience.”
St8 continues to lead the way as a partner of choice for regulated markets. In addition to its Ontario licence, the company holds licences in key regulated jurisdictions like the United Kingdom, Sweden and Romania, among others.
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Canada
Rivalry Corp. Announces Significant Reduction in Operations and Evaluation of Strategic Alternatives
Rivalry Corp. announced that its Board of Directors has approved a significant reduction in operating activity as the Company evaluates strategic alternatives in respect of its assets and operations.
The Company is engaged in discussions with third parties regarding potential transactions. However, in light of recent performance volatility, the Board has determined to materially reduce the scale of operations while assessing whether a strategic transaction or other alternative can be advanced.
Effective immediately, the Company is implementing substantial cost reductions, including a significant workforce reduction and reduced operating expenditures. The Company has paused player activity on its platform and is facilitating player withdrawals in the ordinary course.
The Company is assessing a range of potential alternatives, which may include asset-level transactions, corporate transactions, restructuring initiatives or other strategic outcomes.
Given the Company’s reduced operating scale and the ongoing evaluation process, there can be no assurance that any strategic alternative will be completed or that operations will continue in their current form.
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Alex Malchenko
Evoplay Strengthens Canadian Presence with BetMGM Partnership
Evoplay is celebrating another milestone in its regulated-market journey with a new launch in Ontario, teaming up with BetMGM to bring its games to one of Canada’s most dynamic and competitive jurisdictions.
The rollout introduces 18 Evoplay titles to BetMGM Casino in Ontario, carefully selected to deliver long-term engagement and appeal to a wide range of player preferences. The first wave includes proven performers such as:
• Hot Triple Sevens
• Hot Volcano
• Gold of Sirens Bonus Buy
• Inner Fire Bonus Buy.
These are games that have already demonstrated strong results across multiple regulated markets.
This launch marks another confident step in Evoplay’s Canadian expansion, reinforcing the company’s commitment to aligning its content with local market requirements, player expectations, and regulatory standards.
Alex Malchenko, Head of Sales at Evoplay, said: Ontario continues to set a high standard for regulated online casinos, making it a market where the right partnerships truly matter. Collaborating with BetMGM allows us to expand our reach with a portfolio that has already performed strongly across multiple areas and territories.
Oliver Bartlett, VP of Gaming at BetMGM, said: “Partnering with Evoplay adds a strong selection of proven, high-performing titles to our growing portfolio in Ontario.”
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