Canada

Underdog Chooses GeoComply as Exclusive Geolocation Provider Across North America

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2 years ago

May 23, 2023

Fantasy sports and online sports gaming operator Underdog has chosen fraud and risk solutions provider GeoComply as its geolocation provider for North America.

Underdog will utilize a combination of GeoComply’s Core suite and its Solus product for Underdog’s fantasy sports operations and future sports betting products.

“We are thrilled to be working with Underdog,” the Business Development and Licensing Vice-President for GeoComply, Sam Basile, said. “With its customer focus and commitment to product innovation and compliance, it has quickly become one of the market leaders in the daily fantasy sports market.”

Underdog Fantasy is one of the fastest-growing sports gaming companies ever, with a valuation of $485 million after a Series B fundraising round last year. Underdog has finalized market access agreements in several legalized online sports betting states and is positioned to expand into sports betting in the near future.

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“We are proud to work with partners like GeoComply to meet our commitments to our customers and regulators,” the Senior Operations Director for Underdog, Matt Garrigan, said. “This partnership is a key component of ensuring that our customers benefit from a safe, compliant and frictionless experience.”

GeoComply Core is the most reliable, robust and accurate geolocation, device and user technology available in the gaming market today. Over 80 percent of users go through a geolocation check within three seconds. It delivers geolocation pass rates of up to 98 percent with an IP spoofing detection rate of 99.6 percent. In addition, all Core customers can access GeoComply’s fraud prevention tools to protect against bonus abuse, identity theft, chargeback fraud and more.

GeoComply’s Solus solution removes friction for web-based daily fantasy players. This solution runs seamlessly on HTML5 browsers so users do not have to download any additional apps or plug-ins in order geolocate themselves.

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)

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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.