Canada

NOVOMATIC is “Golden” featuring Golden Book of Ra™ on the THUNDER CASH™ GOLD Link at IGA

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3 years ago

March 27, 2023

NOVOMATIC Americas is looking forward to displaying the exceptional product portfolio and the latest entertainment innovations on Booth #941 at the Indian Gaming Association’s upcoming trade show, IGA 2023, on March 27th-30th at the San Diego Convention Center.

Entertainment-centric cabinets, new sports betting technology, and many exhilarating progressives will be the focus on the NOVOMATIC Americas’ stand this year. Tribal Gaming customers will see the continued growth and commitment with an emphasis on player entertainment. NOVOMATIC Americas product lines are showcased with a substantial variety of highly entertaining new themes, core content, systems, new sports betting kiosks, new ETG platforms and exciting new progressive jackpot links.

Rick Meitzler, CEO of NOVOMATIC Americas said, “We strive to be that value choice for our Tribal partners. The scope of our new game products, bonus features, and progressive link development have significantly increased, as we continue to emphasize innovation that transforms the player experience. Our product line-up at IGA will again demonstrate our commitment to creating meaningful products that add value for Tribal casino operators. With the addition of the APEX PRO GAMING progressive product lines, we open new opportunities for our customers to add more successful products to their floor mix.”

Featured at the NOVOMATIC Americas booth will be their latest suite of linked progressive product lines, including the showcase of the THUNDER CASH series, MONEY PARTY on the THUNDER CASH banner. NOVOMATIC Americas will also have their new core product line on display with engaging games like Wild Inca by going “Golden”, with desirable jackpot mechanics, and new trigger features sure to produce rich and rewarding entertainment. With these attractive packages and popping progressives, and the variety of links, the games on display will appeal to a broad group of players.

With the latest hardware solutions featuring exclusive gaming content, the DIAMOND X Curve 1.43 and V.I.P LOUNGE Curve 1.43 provide players the perfect HD gaming curved viewing angle and operators the proven performance that will keep customers engaged and operators adding more to their floor.

The DIAMOND X theme. The captivating ULTRA BOOST LINK Curve 1.43 creates a focal point on any casino floor with breath-taking movement, art and incredibly winning gameplay experience.

“We continue to maximize momentum in multiple categories, especially the progressive slot segment,” said Kathleen McLaughlin, Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Sales, at NOVOMATIC Americas. “We’re showcasing unique, demonstrated APEX PRO GAMING products, fantastic new NOVOMATIC Americas link and new core products, and extending our growing position in the progressive segment with both. We are also further expanding the capabilities of our NOVOMATIC ActionBook Plus sports betting terminal, the FV831. With new partners and new product segments, we have a lot to talk about, and we’re focused on our growth in the next 12 months.”

Canada

RESPWNED partners with LOTUS 8 to bring GIRLGAMER festival to Winnipeg in 2026

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1 hour ago

May 6, 2026

Wladimir P.

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RESPWNED and LOTUS 8 have signed a partnership to launch the GIRLGAMER Winnipeg Festival in 2026, marking the GIRLGAMER Esports Festival brand’s expansion into Canada.

RESPWNED manages the GIRLGAMER Esports Festival brand, while LOTUS 8 is a Canada-based company focused on event development and partnerships. The companies said they will jointly develop and deliver the Winnipeg event, combining global esports IP management, event production, commercial partnerships, and local execution.

“This partnership represents an exciting milestone for GIRLGAMER as we continue to expand globally and bring our platform to new audiences,” said Tiago Fernandes, Managing Partner at RESPWNED. “Canada is a dynamic and fast-growing Esports market, and we are proud to collaborate with LOTUS 8 to deliver a meaningful and impactful event experience.”

Steven Vuong, representing LOTUS 8, added: “We are thrilled to partner with RESPWNED to bring the GIRLGAMER Festival to Canada. This collaboration reflects a shared vision of building inclusive, high-quality esports experiences while creating strong commercial and community value. Together, we are laying the foundation for a standout event in 2026.”

The GIRLGAMER Winnipeg Festival is planned as a family-oriented event with business networking, brand activations, and community programming, and is expected to include international and local talent. Additional details, including dates, venue, and participating partners, will be announced in the coming months.

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Canada

RESPWNED and LOTUS 8 to launch GIRLGAMER Winnipeg Festival in 2026

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1 hour ago

May 6, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

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RESPWNED, the company that manages the GIRLGAMER Esports Festival brand, and LOTUS 8, a Canada-based company focused on event development and partnerships, today announced their partnership to the launch of the GIRLGAMER Winnipeg Festival.

The strategic partnership marks a significant step in expanding the GIRLGAMER Esports Festival brand into Canada.

This brings its globally recognized platform for competitive gaming, inclusivity, and industry engagement to a new market.

The GIRLGAMER Winnipeg Festival is envisioned as a family-oriented event, with business networking, brand activations, and community-driven experiences.

Under the terms of the agreement, RESPWNED and LOTUS 8 will work collaboratively to develop and deliver the event, combining their respective expertise in global esports IP management, event production, commercial partnerships, and local market execution.

“This partnership represents an exciting milestone for GIRLGAMER as we continue to expand globally and bring our platform to new audiences,” said Tiago Fernandes, Managing Partner at RESPWNED.

“Canada is a dynamic and fast-growing Esports market, and we are proud to collaborate with LOTUS 8 to deliver a meaningful and impactful event experience.”

Steven Vuong, representing LOTUS 8, added: “We are thrilled to partner with RESPWNED to bring the GIRLGAMER Festival to Canada.

This collaboration reflects a shared vision of building inclusive, high-quality esports experiences while creating strong commercial and community value.

Together, we are laying the foundation for a standout event in 2026.”

The GIRLGAMER Winnipeg Festival will feature a combination of international and local talent, brand partnerships, and programming designed to foster diversity, inclusion, and innovation within the gaming and esports ecosystem.

Further details, including dates, venue, and participating partners, will be announced in the coming months.

RESPWNED LTD

RESPWNED is a United Kingdom-based company specializing in esports IP management, event production, and industry consultancy.

The company manages the GIRLGAMER Esports Festival brand, a global platform dedicated to creating opportunities and visibility for women in gaming and esports.

LOTUS 8

LOTUS 8 is a Canada-based premier esports organization based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Dedicated to building championship-calibre teams across North America, they are at the forefront of innovation in competitive gaming.

As pioneers in the industry, they have developed the Performance Mindset Mindfulness, a system designed to support mental health in esports.

This holistic approach blends mental wellness practices, meditation, nutrition, fitness, and proper sleep hygiene into their competitive strategy.

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Canada

Analysis flags World Cup 2026 stress test for Canada’s patchwork betting rules

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4 hours ago

May 6, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Canada’s provincial gambling model is likely to face a major stress test during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to new research published by CasinoCanada.com. The analysis argues the tournament will highlight uneven betting access and channelisation across provinces as Canada co-hosts the event.

The research draws on provincial regulatory reporting, iGaming Ontario’s annual figures and data from Blask’s 2025 iGaming Landscape Report. It says Ontario’s open market—described as having nearly 50 licensed operators—has reached an 83.7% channelisation rate, meaning most online bettors are using regulated platforms.

Outside Ontario, CasinoCanada.com estimates significantly higher offshore leakage, including 93% in Saskatchewan, 88% in Alberta and Manitoba, and about 49% retention in British Columbia despite the long-running PlayNow provincial platform. The report frames those gaps as a competitiveness issue for regulated offerings.

CasinoCanada.com also highlights timing risk in Alberta’s transition to a competitive market. The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) registration deadline for operators is 13 July 2026—after the World Cup reaches the quarter-final stage—raising the likelihood that peak tournament betting volume continues to flow through unregulated operators, the report says.

Eugene Ravdin, Head of PR for CasinoCanada, said: “The 2026 World Cup is not just a commercial opportunity for the Canadian market – it’s a live stress test for how the country regulates gambling. Ontario has built something that works, and the numbers show it. However, for most Canadians outside that market, the tournament is going to arrive at a system that was never designed for this level of demand.

“The offshore leakage figures are not abstract. They represent real bettors choosing unregulated platforms because the regulated alternative isn’t competitive enough. The World Cup will make that gap very visible, very quickly.”

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