Canada
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Elevates Key Leaders to Drive World-Class Customer Experience

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) is pleased to announce the strategic promotions of four exceptional leaders within the organization: Mackenzie Haugh, Chief Delivery Officer; James Boje, Managing Director, EMEA; Devon Dalbock, Chief Operating Officer, EMEA; and Martin Britton, Chairman, EMEA. These promotions reflect GLI’s commitment to world-class delivery and outstanding customer service for all its nearly 2,000 clients globally.
“These are trusted, exceptional leaders within our organization; their contributions are vital to our ongoing efforts to drive global consistency, providing a world-class delivery and customer experience for each of our clients, no matter the size or volume of submissions,” said GLI President & CEO James Maida. “We maintain this ongoing commitment to our customers by tirelessly enhancing testing strategies, processes and tools, training, and innovative solutions, and ensuring we have the highest caliber leadership driving the business forward. This commitment allows us to continue to advance and enhance our client and customer experience well into the future.”
Mackenzie Haugh – Chief Delivery Officer
Mackenzie Haugh has been with GLI for more than 20 years and was previously Vice President of Engineering. Haugh has extensive hands-on experience in the regulatory compliance testing of games, platforms, systems, hardware, protocols and peripherals for land-based lottery, online, mobile, and sports betting products. He believes in customized service-delivery experiences for customers, and leads his teams with passion, skill, and innovation. In the January 2020 issue of Global Gaming Business, he was named one of its “25 people to watch.”
James Boje – Managing Director, EMEA
James Boje has more than 35 years of experience in the gaming and hospitality industry, was previously GLI’s Chief Operating Officer for the EMEA region, and has held key positions with IGT, CPI and Aristocrat. He came to GLI in 2021 and has been working with key stakeholders including commercial teams and key client accounts to ensure transparent and smooth support service across all geographies. He believes in driving excellent customer service through employee engagement and fostering collaboration with global partners internally to drive excellence.
Devon Dalbock – Chief Operating Officer, EMEA
Devon Dalbock has been with GLI since 2016 as General Manager, where he was responsible for GLI’s African and Indian operations, working with regulators in various jurisdictions on current technical standards and new developments. He has over 35 years of senior executive and management experience, with the past 15 years in the gaming industry. He is also recognized as an award-winning speaker and spokesperson. He will serve as Chief Operating Officer to the EMEA region and is located in the Netherlands office.
Martin Britton – Chairman, EMEA
Martin Britton, former Managing Director of EMEA, will be moving to a new role as EMEA Chairman. He has been a cornerstone of the organization’s growth in EMEA through his tireless work in new acquisitions, his work in preparing newly promoted team members for their new roles, and his sincere dedication to every office and employee throughout GLI’s network of labs. He will continue to focus on GLI’s global strategic direction and provide counsel and insight as EMEA continues to advance.
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Maverick Games Launches Sports Betting Operations in Ontario

Maverick Games has launched sports betting operations in Ontario, through a partnership with Delasport.
Maverick Games will offer Ontarian players a premium sports betting experience, built on Delasport’s superior technology and known for its unique innovative features that players love including personalization, recommendations, gamification, quick bets, player engagement features, and more.
Maverick Games is the second brand to launch on Delasport’s technology in Ontario, with another full turnkey brand set to go live soon. Delasport also recently unveiled its innovative sports betting jackpot network game, SuperPot. The company will showcase this unique product at the Canadian Gaming Summit next month and begin rolling it out to Ontarian operators shortly thereafter.
“We are proud to see Maverick Games live and thriving with our one of a kind sportsbook solution at its core. They have been a fantastic partner from the start, and this launch further demonstrates how fast and efficient our technology is when paired with a clear vision and strong collaboration,” said Rosaire Galea Cavallaro, VP of Business Development at Delasport.
“Maverick Games’s sports vertical is a major step forward for us and launching it with Delasport has been the right move from day one. The platform’s performance and flexibility allow us to deliver the kind of user experience we believe Ontario players deserve. We’re excited to now bring that vision to life,” CEO Matt Rathbun said.
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Canada
Tsleil-Waututh Nation Signs MoU to Acquire Casino Business at Hastings Racecourse & Casino

Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN) announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to acquire the casino business and related real property interests at Hastings Racecourse & Casino (Hastings) in the City of Vancouver from Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (Great Canadian Entertainment).
“We are thrilled to take another important step towards economic self-determination for our Nation in our traditional territory, and we are eager to work with the senior management team at Great Canadian Entertainment to finalize due diligence and execute a definitive agreement, as well as working with the City of Vancouver to ensure the best long-term use of this important asset within the City. We believe that this opportunity is historic for us in many ways, and we look forward to entering the gaming industry in due course,” said Jen Thomas, Chief of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation.
“We are excited about working with TWN on their potential acquisition of the casino operations and related real property interests at Hastings Racecourse & Casino. Recognizing that Hastings is part of the TWN’s traditional territory, we can think of no better entity to inherit this asset, and we look forward to supporting them in the transition after the anticipated close of the sale,” Matt Anfinson, Chief Executive Officer of Great Canadian Entertainment.
The agreement is subject to further due diligence, finalization of financial terms and the execution of a definitive purchase and sale agreement. Once a definitive agreement has been executed by the parties, it is anticipated that the transaction will be subject to customary closing conditions as well as customary approvals by gaming regulatory and other authorities, including certain approvals by the City of Vancouver given its ownership of the real property. It is expected that Great Canadian Entertainment will provide transition services to TWN for a period of time following the anticipated closing.
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Ben Clemes
High Roller Submits Gaming License Application in Ontario

High Roller Technologies, operator of the premium online casino brands High Roller and Fruta, announced the submission of its Internet Gaming Operator license application in Ontario, Canada, targeting the launch of its flagship brand HighRoller.com in the second half of 2025.
“The submission of our licensing application to access Ontario’s regulated online gambling market is an important milestone in our Company’s journey. Once our application is approved, we anticipate that we will have the opportunity to launch our online casino product into the market later this year,” said Ben Clemes, Chief Executive Officer at High Roller.
Ontario is one of the largest regulated online gambling markets in the world as measured by gross gaming revenue. In 2024, regulated online gambling operators within the province generated approximately $2.3B in gross gaming revenue, and growth continues to be recorded in the first half of 2025. Recently, the province of Alberta passed enabling legislation to establish a regulatory framework for online gambling. Once available, the Company also intends to pursue licensure in Alberta to expand its regulated market footprint in Canada.
“Ontario is missing an elegant brand like High Roller. We’re excited to roll out the red carpet for our new customers, and we’re looking forward to showcasing our tremendous product,” said Clemes.
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