Canada

Oddin.gg expands with Peru Trading Hub

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2 years ago

April 20, 2023

Oddin.gg, a leading B2B esports betting supplier, is making strides into South America with the establishment of a new Trading Hub based in Lima, Peru. This move aims to enhance the company’s coverage of esports tournaments in the Western Hemisphere, optimize trading, and further address the needs of the growing regions.

The expansion brings greater efficiency to the company’s trading operations, as matches in the Western Hemisphere can now be covered during the daytime, eliminating the challenges of night shifts posed by significant time differences to European time zones.

The newly-formed team in Lima will be an extension of Oddin.gg’s existing European Trading team, which counts over 50 traders across more than 15 titles, including Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Dota 2, League of Legends, Call of Duty, Valorant, and more.

Bookmakers utilizing the company’s esports betting ecosystem will enjoy extended and ever-growing real-time coverage of the esports tournaments globally, increased accessibility to Latin American and North American markets, and enhanced support from Oddin.gg’s trading team.

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“We see tremendous interest in esports betting in the United States, Canada, and Latin America as evidenced by our recent visits to events in Las Vegas, San Diego, New York, and Buenos Aires. This reaffirms our decision to expand into the American time zone and educate the market about betting on esports” said Vlastimil Venclík, CEO and Co-founder of Oddin.gg.

“The new office in Lima is dedicated to our traders, and while we currently have almost 10 people on board, our plan is to grow the team to up to 40 trading specialists. Our long-term goal is to continue expanding in the United States, Canada, and Latin America, and the new Oddin.gg trading hub in Peru holds strategic importance in achieving that” added Venclík.

To date, Oddin.gg is providing its services to over 250 brands, including traditional bookmakers, esport-centric operators, and platform providers, with commercial success on every continent.

Canada

ComeOn Group adds sportsbook to its offering in Ontario

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2 weeks ago

November 8, 2024

GamingAmericas.com

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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

GamingAmericas.com

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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

GamingAmericas.com

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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.