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Sports Betting & Casino Summit North America assembles betting industry VIPs

Exclusive US betting and gaming virtual summit to focus on COVID comeback
Running from Tuesday 23rd June at 12:00 EST, until the afternoon of Wednesday the 24th, Sports Betting & Casino Summit North America is set to feature a host of leading industry figures spanning the casino, sports betting, lottery, data, and regulatory industries.
Exclusively limited to 400 virtual seats, the conference will feature over +50 leading lights from the industry – offering the U. S.’ first virtual betting and gaming summit since the easing of COVID restrictions began.
With an assembled line up set to include Joe Asher, CEO of William Hill US; Ilkim Hincer, Executive VP at Hard Rock International; Jon Kaplowitz, Head of Penn Interactive, Kip Levin, President of FanDuel Group, Grant Johnson, CEO at Esports Entertainment Group; the summit will tackle the U.S. scene’s key topics in a bitesize two-day special.
Zoltan Tuendik, Co-Founder of Gaming Americas (part of Hipther Agency), sees the summit as a must-attend event for anyone looking to capitalize on the return of the Americas:
“Despite its inception merely a few months ago, we’ve been blown away by the level of interest we’ve attracted for one of North America’s first-ever virtual conferences for the betting and gaming industry.
“With a star-studded list of industry heavyweights offering unmatched insight into North America’s post-COVID comeback, as well as on-the-ground updates from key state’s ongoing regulation, this event is not to be missed for anyone looking to gain traction in the market.”
Offering 15 key panels across 30 hard-hitting topics around the betting industry’s return, Tuesday’s opening will kick-off by focusing on the industry’s post-COVID restart, touching on market developments in California, Texas and Florida, as well as the re-opening of the Las Vegas strip and the rise of Esports.
Wednesday’s session will take a deep dive into industry innovation, compliance, tribal gaming, Canada’s online potential and the Americas’ investment landscape. Bringing together a raft of senior experts from the likes of GVC, National Council on Problem Gambling, MGM Resorts International, DRIVE; DraftKing’s start-up ecosystem, Gaming Laboratories International, Sharp Alpha Advisors and New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement.
Founded in March 2020 as an all-encompassing hub for the gambling and gaming sectors, GamingAmericas.com’s inaugural industry conference has been chiefly developed by the publication’s advisory board.
Its collective leadership includes the former Deputy President of Sportradar US, Counsel to the Governor of New Jersey, and an ex-senior strategist for the Presidential campaigns of Bill Clinton, Al Gore, John Kerry, Hillary Clinton, and Barack Obama.
For more information on the event, as well as topics to be discussed and details on how to sign up, please visit the event’s official website.
Canada
Thunderkick commits to growth in Ontario with Betty partnership

Independent slots studio Thunderkick has agreed a deal with Ontario-based operator Betty to supply the rapidly growing online casino with a diverse collection of globally popular titles.
Betty, an official partner of sporting franchises Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors, has risen to prominence since its 2022 establishment, when it was built following the consultation of 300 casino players to create the optimal iGaming environment.
Distinguishing itself from North American competitors by catering specifically to slot enthusiasts rather than sports bettors, the operator has curated a portfolio of 2,800 games, hand-picked to deliver customers maximum entertainment value.
Thunderkick’s content is the latest to be integrated into Betty’s online casino, and the agreement will see a selection of its most popular titles, including The Wildos 2, Midas Golden Touch 3, and Esqueleto Explosivo 3, made available to a greater number of Ontarian players.
Thunderkick marked its debut in the Canadian province in Q2 of 2024, and has since partnered with a network of leading operators to improve its market position. The collaboration with Betty will further amplify its visibility in a key jurisdiction as the provider looks to reinforce its reputation as a global slot developer.
Svante Sahlström, CCO at Thunderkick, said: “It’s our mission at Thunderkick to go deeper, not wider, in 2025. That means forging meaningful, lasting relationships in target markets as opposed to securing as many commercial deals as possible.
“Since entering Ontario over 12 months ago, we have worked tirelessly to enhance our presence in the province, and working with leading brands such as Betty allows us to bring our unique games to a deeper pool of Canadian players.”
Paraskeva Smirnova, Casino Operations Manager at Betty, added: “Betty’s USP has always been our drive to build a slot portfolio with the very best titles from the industry’s most creative suppliers.
“Thunderkick’s passion for slot development is there for all to see, and the introduction of its games to our casino further elevates the consumer experience.”
Canada
Save the Date: BCLC’s New Horizons in Safer Gambling Conference Returns November 2026

BCLC is pleased to announce the return of the New Horizons in Safer Gambling Conference, taking place November 2–4, 2026, at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver.
This global event brings leading voices in research, policy and industry together to explore innovative approaches to safer gambling. Attendees can expect two days of forward-thinking dialogue, evidence-based insights and collaborative solutions to help shape the future of player health.
Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available
New to the 2026 conference, BCLC is excited to offer sponsorship opportunities to organizations that share BCLC’s passion for safer gambling. Benefits of sponsoring New Horizons 2026 include industry visibility, leadership recognition and meaningful engagement with a global audience. To learn more about sponsorship, please e-mail [email protected].
Registration and program details will be released later this fall.
Canada
absolutebet Secures AGCO Registration as an Internet Gaming Operator in Ontario

Internet Gaming Operator by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
This significant milestone authorizes absolutebet to offer regulated iGaming services in Ontario’s legal market under the oversight of AGCO and iGaming Ontario (iGO).
The registration marks a key step in absolutebet’s mission to bring a trusted, responsible, and innovative online casino experience to Ontario players. absolutebet is committed to operating with integrity and transparency, meeting all provincial standards for player protection, responsible gambling, anti-money laundering, and game integrity.
“Securing AGCO registration is more than a milestone—it’s the start of absolutebet’s journey in one of the most exciting regulated markets in the world,” said Chen Truman, Founder of absolutebet. “We are building a brand that will grow with the Ontario community and set the stage for future expansion.”
On the regulatory milestone, Krisztina Kalla, Legal & Regulatory Compliance Advisor of absolutebet, commented: “I’m incredibly proud to see all the hard work behind this license pay off. Securing AGCO registration has taken months of preparation and close collaboration with regulators and partners. I am very happy to see the result of that work, and even more excited as we move into the launch phase and open up the absolutebet community to Ontario players in a fun and responsible way.”
Ontario is recognized as one of the most competitive and fast-growing regulated iGaming markets in North America. With AGCO registration secured, absolutebet will move forward with the final stages of its iGO onboarding process in preparation for launch.
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