Canada
Gaming Americas Q2 Meetup becomes a 2-day gathering, 28-29 April, LatAm Focus added
Gaming Americas Q2 Meetup brings together top C-Level Executives for a very important virtual Meetup that spans over two days.
We are excited to announce that due to the high demand, a second day has been added to the event schedule. The new dates of the meetup are 28-29 April.
Day 1 (28 April) will focus on the Latin American market while Day 2 (29 April) will focus on the North American region. See more details here
+2000 participants and +60 industry speakers are already confirmed, making the second quarterly meetup the largest up to date.
If you haven’t already registered, make sure to register for free here.
Zoltán Tűndik, Co-founder and Head of Business at Hipther Agency, said: “Gaming Americas will celebrate one year on the 23rd of April and we could not be more excited about the future of our project in the Americas. Our yearly Summit and the Quarterly Meetups are making history and our news portal is making waves among the large publications. It doesn’t come as a surprise that we need to extend the upcoming Q2 Meetup into a 2-day gathering and we look forward to sharing even more quality content with our audienceâ€
The draft agenda includes the following discussions:
Day 1 (28 April) – LatAm Focus – Sponsored by Play’n GO
- Live Casino – South America
- Latest on Argentina
- Chile Potential
- LATAM – Latest on online casino
- LATAM – Latest on sportsbook
- LATAM – Latest on regulation – Understanding the Latin American player and industry
Day 2 (29 April) – North American Focus
- US Legislation Round-up – Which states to monitor in Q2 and beyond
- Challenges facing operators and suppliers when entering the US market and how they are overcome
- Canadian gambling industry in the spotlight
- Stock exchange: Is the gambling industry still underestimated?
- Innovations in the payments journey and time to talk cryptocurrency
Among the already confirmed speakers’ and moderators’ you can find:
LATAM:
- Victor Arias – Vice President LATAM at Pragmatic Play
- Victor Araneda – Chief Business Development Officer at GAMING1
- Gabriel Szlaifsztein – General Manager LATAM at Continent 8 Technologies
- Ramiro Atucha – Chief Executive Officer at Vibra Gaming
- Arturo Chaltelt – Account Manager LatAm at Play’n GO
- David Mann – Chief Commercial Officer at Swintt
- Domenico Mazzola – Commercial Director at Altenar
- Joakim Renman – Chief Commercial Officer at Scout Gaming Group
- Fernando Garita – Head of Business Development at Betcris
- …and many more
North America:
- Laila Mintas – CEO at PlayUp US
- Adam Kostyál – Senior Vice President of Listing Services (Europe) at Nasdaq
- Christopher Granger – Gaming, Wagering & Lottery Lead at Visa
- Brandt Iden – Head of Government Affairs, US at Sportradar
- Stephen A. Crystal, Esq – Founder at SCCG Management
- Ryan Butler @ Action Network
- Jonodev Chaudhuri – Chair, Indian Law & Policy Practice at Quarles & Brady LLP
- Chantal Cipriano – Senior Director, Legal & Compliance at Mazooma
- Adrianna Cuccinello – VP, Online Gaming & Compliance Operations – US at Maxima Compliance
- Jeremy Kleiman – Gaming Attorney and Member at Saiber LLC
- Adam Noble – Executive Vice President of PlayStar Casino (casino operator)
- Allan Petrilli – Vice President of Sales and Growth at Intelitics (data/analytics provider)
- Dan Graetzer – CEO at Carousel Group/Sportsbetting.com (sports betting operator)
- Nick Nally – Managing Director Americas for Continent 8 Technologies
- Ron Segev – Founding Partner of Segev LLP
- Troy Ross – President at TRM Public Affairs
- Lloyd Danzig – Founder & Managing Partner at Sharp Alpha Advisors
- Evan Davis – Managing Director, Sports Betting and Gaming for SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory
- Andrew Crowe – SVP of Business Development at Sightline Payments
- Rich Roberts – Non-Executive Board Member with Webis Holdings PLC
As mentioned above, the Gaming Americas Q2 Meetup will follow the course of the Gaming Americas Quarterly Meetups that from its first edition has built important momentum in the North and Latin American gambling industry.
You can view the full recording of the Q1 meetup here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mm_COqFo5Y
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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