Canada
“Affiliates & Advertising” conference track announced for Canadian Gaming Summit
The ‘Affiliates & Advertising’ conference track at the 26th edition of the Canadian Gaming Summit – the country’s premier gaming and betting event- is set to explore the most effective practices affiliates can use to capitalize a burgeoning Canadian market.
With sports betting and iGaming being a newly publicized market in Canada, it is imperative companies recognize the importance of marketing in an impactful, efficient and user-oriented manner.
The ‘Affiliates & Advertising’ conference track will commence on Thursday June 15th, the second core day of the Canadian Gaming Summit, located at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Throughout the day attendees will take part in a variety of expert-led panels, discussing topics like the use of data in adhering to responsible gambling regulations, consumer response to sports betting advertisements and utilizing omnichannel marketing in engaging marketing campaigns.
Opening the conference track is the panel ‘Brave new world: how affiliates can guarantee a successful launch in the Canadian market’, which will see affiliate experts explore how a comprehensive understanding of player choice and betting customs will aid in successful product launches and maximize conversions amongst audiences. With the Canadian iGaming landscape flourishing, affiliates must tailor marketing strategies and technology specifically to Canadian players in order to capitalize on the market.
The panel will be moderated by Bill Pascrell III (Principal, Princeton Public Affairs Group) and feature an expert line up of JD McNamara (Country Director Canada, Better Collective), Cassie Brickman (Managing Director, Betting Hero), Andrew Garven (Head of Marketing, Covers) and Marcos Oliveira (Chief Operating and Commercial Officer, Clever Advertising).
The ‘Analyze this: how data drives customer engagement through every channel and every touchpoint’ panel will highlight the importance of data and how it can be harnessed to maximize customer engagement. With players entering untested iGaming and Sports Betting markets, the panel will discuss what affiliates can learn about good data governance, data analysis and robust data collection from already established digital industries such as social media and eCommerce.
Robert Davidman (CEO, Slapshot Media) will be moderating the panel, which includes guest speakers Dave Rivers (SVP Marketing, PointsBet Canada), Kay Savage (Head of Data Science, BetFanatics), Gavin Whiteley (Chief Marketing Officer, Great Canadian Entertainment) and Kevin Collins (Co-Founder & CTO, Xtremepush).
‘Maximizing customer conversions through omnichannel marketing innovation’, is a panel focusing on how hybrid marketing models that incorporate both land-based and digital experiences, are integral in engaging the modern Canadian gamer. Experts will discuss how innovative user analytics, improved CX and customer choice can maximize user engagement and ensure a player share that is mutually beneficial to both iGaming and land-based organizations.
The panel will consist of expert speakers Nic Sulsky (Chief Commercial Officer, PointsBet Canada), John Gordon (CEO, Incentive Games), Jai Maw (President, Betting Hero) and Rome Smith (Head of Marketing North America, Betsson Group) with Jesse Learmonth (Betting Startups Podcast) moderating the panel.
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ThrillTech secures AGCO supplier licence for Ontario launch
ThrillTech has been awarded a Gaming-Related Supplier licence by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), clearing the company to launch in Ontario’s regulated market.
The licence allows ThrillTech to deploy its opt-in side bet jackpots technology with regulated online casino, sports betting and lottery operators across the province.
Benjamin Bradtke, Co-Founder of ThrillTech, said: “Securing our AGCO licence is a major step in our mission to transform how jackpots are delivered at scale across regulated markets. This latest certification is testament to our robust technology and trusted compliance frameworks, allowing us to continue our global growth trajectory. We are thrilled to bring our proven, compliant jackpot technology to Ontario, empowering locally licensed operators to uplift revenue without cannibalising existing spend.”
The company said its “ThrillPots” mechanics sit as an independent, player-funded side bet and do not alter the underlying game’s return-to-player mathematics.
ThrillTech said the Ontario approval enables its existing multinational partners that also operate in the province to launch its side bet jackpots locally, while it also holds talks with potential new operator partners. The company lists its regulated footprint as including the United Kingdom, Sweden, the Netherlands, Romania, Malta, Gibraltar, Brazil and Peru.
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AGCO
ThrillTech wins AGCO supplier licence to enter Ontario market
ThrillTech said it has been awarded a Gaming-Related Supplier licence by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), clearing the company to offer its side-bet jackpot technology to regulated online casino, sports betting, and lottery operators in Ontario.
Benjamin Bradtke, Co-Founder of ThrillTech, said: “Securing our AGCO licence is a major step in our mission to transform how jackpots are delivered at scale across regulated markets. This latest certification is testament to our robust technology and trusted compliance frameworks, allowing us to continue our global growth trajectory. We are thrilled to bring our proven, compliant jackpot technology to Ontario, empowering locally licensed operators to uplift revenue without cannibalising existing spend.”
The company said its ThrillPots product lets operators add player-funded, opt-in side-bet jackpots on top of existing games, without changing gameplay or the underlying return-to-player (RTP) calculations. ThrillTech positions the mechanic as a way to drive incremental engagement and revenue.
ThrillTech said the Ontario licence enables existing multinational partners that also operate in the province to roll out ThrillTech-powered jackpots locally, and added it is in discussions with potential new operator partners. The company listed other regulated jurisdictions it serves as the United Kingdom, Sweden, the Netherlands, Romania, Malta, Gibraltar, Brazil, and Peru.
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AGLC
St8 Secures Alberta Licence, Strengthening North American Expansion
Casino games aggregator and full-service technology provider St8 has secured its registration to operate in Alberta as an iGaming Services Supplier, marking another significant milestone in the company’s strategy to expand across North America’s regulated iGaming markets.
St8 was among the first suppliers to secure a conditional approval granted by the AGLC, underlining the company’s readiness to support operators as the province prepares to open its regulated iGaming market.
Alberta represents a key market in St8’s North American growth strategy and follows the company’s expansion into Ontario earlier this year. With its latest approval, St8 is now regulated in some of the industry’s most sought-after jurisdictions, including Sweden, the UK, Romania, and Ontario, among others.
The Alberta approval enables St8 to provide its next-generation game aggregation services to licensed operators in Alberta, giving partners access to more than 200 premium game providers through a single API integration, alongside bonus and promotional tools, advanced reporting, compliance capabilities, and a suite of operational features designed to simplify casino management.
Purpose-built with modern infrastructure and regulatory flexibility at its core, the St8 software enables operators to launch premium casino content quickly, while also reducing the operational complexity typically associated with multi-provider integrations and expansion into new markets.
This registration builds on St8’s growing presence in regulated jurisdictions and reinforces the company’s commitment to supporting operators with scalable, compliant technology as new opportunities emerge across North America and beyond.
With compliance, speed and operational efficiency at the heart of its product, St8 remains focused on helping operators enter new markets with confidence while delivering seamless access to premium casino content through a single integration.
Eva Alšauskaite, Head of Legal at St8, said: “Securing our Alberta supplier registration represents another important step in St8’s international growth strategy and reflects our continued investment in regulated markets.
“As jurisdictions continue to evolve, operators need technology partners that combine innovation with a deep understanding of regulatory requirements. Obtaining this registration demonstrates our commitment to meeting those standards while providing operators with a solution that makes expansion into regulated markets as simple and efficient as possible.”
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