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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
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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Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) has announced the appointment of Larry Spagnolo as the new Board Chair, effective August 15, 2025. This announcement follows the official Order in Council issued by the Alberta Government and marks a new chapter in AGLC’s ongoing commitment to support communities, encourage responsible choices and position Alberta as the best place to do business.
Larry brings a wealth of experience in technology and business leadership to the AGLC Board and will play an integral role in guiding AGLC’s strategic direction. He is currently serving as VP and GM of Emerson’s SaaS SCADA business and has held senior roles at Zedi and Telus, driving innovation, growth, and global success.
A strong advocate for education and community, Larry serves as Vice Chair of Athabasca University’s Board of Governors and has held board roles with NAIT and Polytechnics Canada. He was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his community contributions.
AGLC and the Board of Directors extend their heartfelt thanks to Len Rhodes for his leadership and dedication as Board Chair since August 2019. He decided not to seek a third term and will continue to serve in this role until August 14, 2025. Len led AGLC through some significant milestones, including reducing red tape by 51%, growth of the emerging cannabis industry and ensuring AGLC delivered a balanced approach to business development, social responsibility, and regulatory oversight.
EveryMatrix has expanded its partnership with tier-1 operator Pinnacle powering its new casino in Ontario, Canada, using CasinoEngine platform technology – the first time its platform solution has gone live in North America.
The latest agreement builds on the two companies’ previous collaboration that saw EveryMatrix’s CasinoEngine productivity platform power the well-known brand’s global casino offering.
The new launch takes the relationship to North America, marking EveryMatrix’s debut CasinoEngine platform integration in that market.
BonusEngine, EveryMatrix’s cross-vertical bonusing tool will be integrated in the second phase of launch. This will equip Pinnacle Ontario with a host of bonus types as well as AI-powered bonus abuse solution Bonus Guardian.
BonusEngine is the first of multiple engagement tools from EveryMatrix’s EngageSuite that Pinnacle plans to integrate.
With this comprehensive toolkit at its disposal, and the opportunity to add even more casino products in the future, Pinnacle Ontario can tailor campaigns, segment audiences, and reward players more effectively, creating a world-class digital entertainment experience for its customers.
EveryMatrix has more than 300 global customers and holds North American licences in Ontario, New Jersey, Michigan, West Virginia, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.
Stian Enger Petersen, CEO, Casino, EveryMatrix, said: “This launch marks a key milestone for EveryMatrix as we bring our market-leading CasinoEngine platform to Canada for the first time.
“We’re delighted to expand our partnership with Pinnacle and support their ambitions in Ontario with a powerful combination of platform, content, and engagement tools that are proven to drive success.”
As CEO of Prime Skill Games Inc., I feel compelled to address recent comments made by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario regarding so-called unapproved gambling machines in convenience stores across the province.
Let me be perfectly clear
Our machines are not gambling devices. They are entirely skill-based, fully compliant with the law, and built on the fundamental idea that players are in control. The outcome of every session is determined solely by the player’s ability, not by random chance.
Prime Skill Games is proud to be the only true skill game operating in Ontario today.
We categorically reject any suggestion that our products fall under the definition of unregulated gambling. Such statements are inaccurate, misleading, and fail to recognize the critical distinction between games of skill and games of chance.
We stand firmly behind the legality of our machines and the integrity of our operations. We will demonstrate this through every available means, whether through legal documentation, expert analysis, or, if necessary, before the courts. We are prepared and unafraid to defend the truth.
To our players, partners, and business community, we want to reassure you that our mission has not changed. We are committed to offering a responsible, transparent, and innovative entertainment experience. We will not be intimidated by broad and baseless accusations, and we will continue to move forward with strength and clarity.
Sincerely
Matt Zamroźniak
Chief Executive Officer
Prime Skill Games Inc.
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