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New online casino brand BetCoco launches into crypto betting space across Canada and Brazil after securing licenses

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  • Experienced industry investment vehicle behind land-based casinos in LatAm venture into digital and crypto space for first time with new brand

  • Curacao license secured with India, Malta, Gibraltar, Nigeria and Brazil next territories on the radar

  • Mike Fox, who led an operation to run 30 land-based casinos for a Euronext-listed company, spearheads the launch

  • Group to pride itself on customer satisfaction – offering Las Vegas-style VIP treatment as well as best in class products such as live virtual reality games

  • Brand not deterred by recent crypto market crash, as Mike Fox says “we’ve entered the markets at a perfect time”

BetCoco, a new online casino brand, has launched this month with parent company Crystal Wealth Group (WG) planning to operate across the globe.

The platform offers casino, live casino, sports and esports betting to its customers, as well as incorporating virtual reality rooms for the likes of blackjack, roulette and live sports, so players can immerse themselves in the experience.

The project, led by Mike Fox – former CFO of Thunderbird Resorts, is part of a team who have 15+ years experience in launching Las Vegas-style land-based and online casinos in several emerging markets.

Crystal WG are aiming to create a new user experience offering “more thrill” for customers – something they believe many iGaming operators have lost in their brand promotions in recent years.

They aim to reward customers through various means such as via loyalty points to redeem special rewards, attractive bonuses, and exclusive offers/tournaments.

BetCoco has so far launched its cryptocurrency offering, with fiat to follow, in Canada and much of Latin America before its services will be provided in Brazil and India.

The company currently has a Curacao sub-license as a white label operator and are in the process of procuring their own Curacao license.  They also plan to procure a Malta and Gibraltar license.  They plan to obtain national licenses in Nigeria and Ghana in the short term with long term plans for licensing in certain EU markets, plus identifying parts of Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa as opportunities for the future.

Mike Fox, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Crystal WG, said: “BetCoco is a fun brand that offers a fabulous player experience with the leading games and services that the industry has to offer.  Innovation is at the foundation of everything we do through creating the best features to continuously improve our user experience.

“We are launching with crypto, with fiat soon to follow, and are deploying exciting paid media marketing and affiliate campaigns to let the markets know about us.

“The foundation of our vision is a passion for casino wagering and sports betting backed by very strong operational experience in both land-based casinos, sportsbooks, and the iGaming industry.

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“Our plan is based on working with the top providers in the industry to build the best core iGaming platform possible that gives us the launching pad to offer multiple brands to multiple markets.

“With the market expected to reach USD 154 billion by 2030, we view BetCoco as our first step into this exploding worldwide market where we hope to earn a meaningful share.”

Crystal Wealth worked in partnership with global marketing and digital specialists Digital Fuel Performance to launch the website of BetCoco.

Following launch, Digital Fuel Performance have been appointed to manage full-service digital marketing and acquisition for BetCoco in both fiat and cryptocurrencies.

Nick McClagish, Group Account Director for Digital Fuel Performance said:

“Crystal Wealth Group appointed Digital Fuel Performance to advise on and execute all aspects of the launch of their flagship casino brand, BetCoco, with a focus on their digital marketing and acquisition objectives, forming a long-term partnership with the joint objective of maximising revenue growth in a range of territories.

“The Crystal Wealth team match our ambition and belief in the potential of cryptocurrency betting and gaming to grow exponentially. Our specialist digital insight matched with their deep understanding of specific LATAM territories and their needs is a perfect match to support our joint bid to make the BetCoco casino brand the best experience possible for customers globally.”

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NetGaming Goes Live in Ontario with Rush Street Interactive via BetRivers Platform

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Pallavi Deshmukh, CEO of NetGaming

 

NetGaming, a fast-growing online casino content supplier, is proud to announce its launch in Ontario with Rush Street Interactive, Inc., a leading online casino and sports betting company in the United States, Canada and Latin America. This strategic collaboration marks a significant milestone for NetGaming as it continues to expand its footprint across regulated North American markets.

As part of the launch, Ontario players on BetRivers can now enjoy a diverse portfolio of NetGaming titles, known for their high-quality graphics, immersive gameplay, and unique themes. Standout games such as Zeus’s Thunderbolt, Bison Gold, and Fireball Inferno are among the first to go live, with additional titles set to follow soon.

This partnership is just the beginning. NetGaming plans to extend its collaboration with Rush Street Interactive into Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Mexico over the coming months.

Pallavi Deshmukh, CEO of NetGaming, commented: “We are thrilled to go live with Rush Street Interactive, a powerhouse operator with a strong presence and loyal player base. This launch marks a significant milestone in our
North American expansion strategy and underscores our commitment to delivering exceptional gaming experiences tailored to local player preferences across the region.”

Richard Schwartz, CEO of Rush Street Interactive, commented: “We are pleased to partner with NetGaming to bring innovative, premium games to our players in Ontario. This collaboration aligns with our strategy to offer world-class
entertainment through engaging, action-packed online casino games. We look forward to expanding this partnership into additional regulated markets in the months ahead.”

This strategic partnership highlights both companies’ dedication to providing high- quality, innovative, and responsible entertainment to players in regulated markets.

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User-Centric Redesign for Casinosfiables.ca

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Casinosfiables announced that they have redesigned their existing site – https://casinosfiables.ca/ to better address current user demands.

Although the site’s functionality aligns with modern industry standards, the redesign is a step in the right direction and could very well give a competitive edge.

The changes addressed certain functionality concerns and aligned with ever-changing user preferences and behavior.

• Seamless page transition – The overall performance of the site improved, so pages loaded faster, despite the addition of new elements.

• Integrated social media buttons – Buttons that lead to social media pages became more visible, so it is easier for readers to complete engagement incentives that granted them affiliate-exclusive rewards or promo codes.

• More valuable insights – Previously, charts and ratings were only explained in separate reviews. The new roundup charts and ratings had a dropdown feature that provided more insights or clarity behind the rating.

• Relevant search filters – Some trends or categories that targeted user intent weren’t visible in the previous version. The updated version introduced new categories that better reflected player preferences, or included roundups based on casino features (e.g., cashback, no wager promos, game providers) that weren’t at the forefront previously.

• Author pages – Readers who had similar opinions and game preferences to the site’s authors gained the ability to find other texts from those authors. Each casino expert received a dedicated page listing all of their publications.

The changes were finalized over the past few months. The team pushed these updates in batches rather than a single big update.

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Vancouver Resident Purchased Winning $40 Million Lotto Max Ticket While Quenching Sparkling Water Craving

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Phuc Duc (Daniel) Chau loves the Bubly brand of sparkling water and stopped in a convenience store to purchase a can. Chau likes to buy lottery tickets based on a gut feeling, and due to the employee’s bubbly nature while he purchased his Bubly, Chau also purchased a Lotto Max ticket for the May 23, 2025 draw.  

It was this ticket that ended up scoring Chau a whopping $40-million jackpot.  

“I was at work when I found out,” recalled Chau of the moment he realized he won. “I was going through my bag to find a cough drop, but I saw that I had two lottery tickets in my bag and decided to scan the tickets, but I needed to update the [BCLC Lotto!] app first. The first ticket I didn’t win anything, but the second said $40 million. I have never seen that many zeroes in my life, ever. I dropped my phone and then called BCLC right away!” 

At the time of the prize claim, the Vancouver resident hadn’t yet shared the news of his win.  

“My partner doesn’t know yet! I want to share the news with them in a special way.”  

Chau shared that his dream has always been to travel the world. “There are so many places I want to go to, so I haven’t fully decided!” 

When asked if he will quit his job, he said, “I haven’t decided, but I want to continue to support my community in a different way.” 

On how it feels to be a multimillionaire?  

“It means a lot to me. It opens up an opportunity for me to give back to my family, community and the world all around me. It’s not meaningful unless you can share this with those who need it.”  

Chau purchased the winning ticket at the 7-Eleven on Imperial Street and Boundary Road in Burnaby.  

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So far in 2025, B.C. lottery players have redeemed more than $146 million from Lotto Max. Lotto Max is a nationwide lottery game drawn on Tuesdays and Fridays after 7:30 p.m. (PST).  

Players can purchase tickets at lottery retailers or at PlayNow.com. Winning numbers and group release forms can be found online at www.bclc.com. Players can check their lottery tickets anytime, anywhere on iOS and Android devices. 

BCLC offers socially responsible gambling entertainment while generating income to benefit all British Columbians. Players can visit PlayNow.com to learn how to set time and money limits.

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