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The Fire Joker has returned, his blazing grin wider than ever. He’s back in control of the reels, where classic fruits and symbols light up under his fiery touch. But this time, there’s more than just mischief in the air. The heat has intensified, the stakes are higher, and this scorching slot is cranked up to a full 100.

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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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absolutebet Secures AGCO Registration as an Internet Gaming Operator in Ontario

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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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Evoplay strengthens Ontario presence in partnership with Caesars Entertainment

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Evoplay strengthens Ontario presence in partnership with Caesars Entertainment

 

Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, has partnered with Caesars Entertainment to expand its footprint in the Canadian market, following its initial entry earlier this year. The partnership integrates 20 of the studio’s top-performing titles onto Caesars Palace Online Casino, Horseshoe Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino in Ontario, including fan-favourites such as Hot Triple Sevens, Triple Chili, and The Greatest Catch Bonus Buy.

Having announced its official entrance into Ontario in March, the collaboration with Caesars marks a significant step in Evoplay’s local strategy. Further standout releases, such as Inner Fire Bonus Buy and Hot Volcano, also launched as part of the initial package, with additional player favourites, including Fruit Nova and Ice Mania.

The collaboration underlines Evoplay’s commitment to working with leading operators to deliver high-quality content tailored to regional audiences.

Alex Malchenko, Head of Sales at Evoplay, said: “Launching with Caesars in Ontario marks a key milestone in our North American strategy.

“It reflects both the strength of our portfolio and our commitment to providing innovative, high-performing content to operators of the highest caliber.”

Ricardo Cornejo Rivas, Vice President of Online Gaming at Caesars Digital, said: “Evoplay brings a fresh and dynamic approach to online gaming, which we’re excited to offer to our players in Ontario. This portfolio of standout titles adds to our growing content library and furthering our ongoing goal of delivering top-tier entertainment experiences to our players.”

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iGaming Ontario Appoints Joseph Hillier as its New President and CEO

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The iGaming Ontario Board of Directors has announced Joseph Hillier as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 8, 2025. Joseph’s depth in the Ontario igaming market combined with successful public and private sector careers make him the ideal President and CEO at this critical point in iGaming Ontario’s growth.

Joseph was most recently Chief Strategy Officer and Corporate Secretary at the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), where he delivered significant strategic and regulatory initiatives across the province’s alcohol, cannabis, gaming, and horse racing sectors. Prior to the AGCO, he served as Chief of Staff to Ontario Attorney General Hon. Doug Downey and led the development, launch and implementation of Canada’s first private sector-driven igaming market and the creation of iGaming Ontario. Joseph also spent more than a decade working in the financial and legal services sectors.

The Board expressed its sincere thanks to David Smith for serving as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer since Martha Otton’s retirement.

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