Canada
Gaming Americas Q3 Meetup is streaming next week, announcing the final agenda and sponsors
The third Gaming Americas Quarterly Meetup will take place between 25-26 August and will focus on North and Latin America.
There is only a week to go until the team gets back to the virtual stage and brings you the opportunity to dive into quality discussions with some of the greatest minds of the online and land-based gambling industry in the Americas.
The Gaming Americas Q3 Meetup will span over 2 days and has the following setup:
- Day 1 (25 August) focus on the Latin American market
- Day 2 (26 August) focus on the North American region
The meetup series already has +3000 participants registered and the organizer looks forward to doubling the number by the end of 2021.
If you haven’t already registered, make sure to register for free here.
The already confirmed sponsors are Altenar, Play’n GO, and All-In Global.
The discussions will focus on some of the most talked-about topics such as omnichannel in LATAM, choosing between one single provider or getting different components from different providers, World Cup 2022 in the LATAM region, Fixed Odds Horse Racing in the US, player acquisition strategies during the NFL season, investment strategies and regulatory updates from both regions.
The meetup also features “The Canadian Gaming Industry Updates with Chantal Ciprianoâ€, an ongoing series of panels hosted by Chantal Cipriano.
The final agenda looks the following way:
Day 1 – 25 August – LATAM FOCUS
All times are Buenos Aires Time – check time converter
- 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM – TURBO Update: Recent movements in Latin America
- 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM – Omnichannel in LATAM
- 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – LATAM – Going for goal during the 2022 World Cup
Day 2 – 26 August – North American FOCUS
All times are EDT (Eastern Daylight Time – New York Time) – check time converter
- 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM – Introducing Fixed Odds Horse Racing to the US
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – US Legislation Round-up
- 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM – The Canadian Gaming Industry Updates with Chantal Cipriano
- 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM – Touchdown – how to drive player acquisition during the NFL season
- 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM – Follow the investment, sports betting will be even more exciting in 2022
- 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM – Will iGaming be king in the end? (Sponsored by Play’n GO)
Among the confirmed experts, you can find:
- Ilana Klein – Senior LATAM MARKET Director and iGaming Consultant at Playtech
- Vera Motto – Business Development Executive at Habanero Systems
- Brianne Doura-Schawohl – VP US Policy and Strategic Development at EPIC Risk Management
- Chantal Cipriano – Vice President of Legal, Compliance & People with PointsBet Canada
- Laila Mintas – CEO at PlayUp US
- Daniel J. Kustelski – Co-Founder and CEO at Chalkline Sports
- Martin Lycka – SVP for American Regulatory Affairs and Responsible Gambling, Entain
- Javier Guerrero – Managing Director Mexico at SafeCharge, a Nuvei company
- Juan Camilo Carrasco – Lawyer at ASENSI ABOGADOS
- Cristian Acuna – Head of Sales LATAM at Play’n GO
- Domenico Mazzola – Commercial Director at Altenar
- Chris Dempsey – Managing Director at Playtech’s IG
- John Gordon – CEO & Co-Founder of Incentive Games
- Thomas Carvalhaes – Regional Director LATAM at Hero Gaming
- David Charnock – Business Development Executive at FSB
- Gabriel Szlaifsztein – General Manager LATAM at Continent 8 Technologies
- Dallas Baker – Head of International Operations at The BetMakers Holdings Limited
- Patrick Cummings – Executive Director at Thoroughbred Idea Foundation
- Dennis Drazin – Chairman and CEO of Monmouth Park Racetrack
- Bill Pascrell, III – Partner at Princeton Public Affairs Group, Inc.
- Jeremy Kleiman – Gaming Attorney and Member at Saiber LLC
- Jay Downton – Co-Founder at The Nation Network
- Jordan Gnat – CEO at Playmaker
- Bob Akeret – Vice President of Operations, North America for FSB
- Allan Petrilli – VP of Sales & Growth at Intelitics
- Simon Noble – Sportsbook Product Director at Champion Sports
Register for free here
You can view the full recordings of the Q1, Q2 meetups on the following links:
- Q1 recordings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mm_COqFo5Y
- Q2 recordings (LATAM): https://youtu.be/bG1zIx_MZpY
- Q2 recording (North America): https://youtu.be/u_MPU8Nvh9M
For sponsorship/speaking and marketing inquiries, make sure to reach out to Andrada Marginean (B2B Sales Executive at Hipther Agency).
For media-related inquiries, please contact Alexandru Marginean (Marketing Specialist at Hipther Agency).
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Canada
ComeOn Group adds sportsbook to its offering in Ontario
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.â€
*Source – H2GC H2 Ontario Data 25.10.2024 (excl. Lottery)
Canada
INTRALOT Announces New Project with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation for Online Lottery Platform
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
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.
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