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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 Cipriano”, an ongoing series of panels hosted by Chantal Cipriano.
The final agenda looks the following way:
Day 1 – 25 August – LATAM FOCUS
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- 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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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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