888 Holdings has confirmed the appointment of Ben Hurst as Vice President of North American Expansion. Hurst will be charged with overseeing North American strategic growth opportunities for 888 as well as the SI Sportsbook and SI Casino brands, as part of a US partnership with Authentic Brands Group. A seasoned US sports executive, Hurst has formally served as the …
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Christoffer Ødegården, Bojoko: meeting the growing demands of the Canadian market
With a population of more than 38 million people, the Canadian market holds a wealth of potential for casino companies looking to expand their international footprint. But as more operators flood into the market, it becomes increasingly difficult for players to choose who to gamble with. This is where Bojoko comes in. Christoffer Ødegården, Head of Casino at Bojoko, spoke …
Read More »Ontario’s AGCO looks for new CEO as Tom Mungham confirms 2023 retirement
The board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has initiated an executive search for a new ‘Registrar and CEO’ as incumbent Tom Mungham will retire at the end of year. Last week, Mungham confirmed his intentions to step down as leader of the Gaming Commission in the fall of 2023, choosing to end his 33-year of public …
Read More »Andreas Koeberl, Twain Sport: Ontario is primed for hybrid sports
A week on from its entry into the Ontario market, and Twain Sport already has big plans to whet the appetite for hybrid sports in Canada – a market that BetGames CEO Andreas Koeberl believes is “thirsty for content innovation”. Twain Sport, working alongside BetGames to develop its T-Basket and T-Kick products, plans to meet the needs of the sports-savvy …
Read More »FSB makes Canada debut with Fitzdares partnership
Canada is the next stop for FSB after the sportsbook and igaming service provider announced it had gone live in Ontario alongside its long-term partner, Fitzdares. FSB has agreed to power Fitzdares’ sportsbook, iCasino aggregation product and will also elevate the operator’s back office platform. This partnership, FSB explained, will not only grow its global footprint but will also enable …
Read More »Oliver Lietz: Live streaming requires quality control to meet players seamless demands
Oliver Lietz CEO of nanocosmos dissects the challenges multi-national operators face when it comes to delivering high-quality streaming to players in different global markets. He also explains how these hurdles can be cleared so that operators can ensure players receive the same seamless experience in all of the markets they are active despite the unique challenges faced in each. __________ …
Read More »William Woodhams: taking the Fitzdares experience international
Ontario – the province that has been on everyone’s lips since it went live back in April 2022. But as betting operators from around the world try to get in on the action, what’s the key to success in this soon-to-be betting powerhouse? For some, it’s bonuses and offers that capture the attention of bettors. For others, it’s stand-out technology. …
Read More »BET99 joins IBIA to support betting integrity
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has added BET99 to its sportsbook membership list. The Canadian-based operator joins the IBIA after recently being approved by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and iGaming Ontario to provide its online sports betting and casino platform in the province of Ontario Khalid Ali, CEO of IBIA, commented: “IBIA is delighted to welcome …
Read More »Betano enters North America with Ontario launch
Kaizen Gaming and its gaming brand Betano have launched in a North American market for the first time, debuting in Ontario, Canada. Betano is providing a portfolio of over 30 sports and more than 1,000 casino games to players in the Canadian province. The gaming brand has gone live in Ontario during the peak season of all major sports leagues, …
Read More »Checkd to launch FlashPicks in Ontario as Callum Broxton leads North American business
Checkd Media Group has expanded into Canada’s new online gambling marketplace, as its FlashPicks portal is accredited an affiliate licence by AGCO – The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. Securing its Ontario licence, Checkd announced that it had achieved a primary 2022 objective of launching FlashPicks in Canada ahead of the start of the new NFL season. AGCO has …
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