Jennifer Shatley, a recognized expert in the field and a highly sought speaker and advisor, has joined the Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) as Executive Director.

Shatley has had 25+ years worth of experience, working closely with the treatment community, academics, researchers, government bodies, state councils, and gaming industry representatives to promote responsible gaming.

“Many of America’s largest legal mobile gaming operators will be establishing a framework that helps to aid in responsible gaming education and awareness. By coming together with a clear set of objectives, ROGA and our members will work to enhance consumer protections and help provide easier and more efficient access to responsible gaming tools for consumers to enjoy the entertainment of online gaming,” Shatley said.

GAT Expo, one of the flagship events of the Latin American gaming industry, celebrated its 25th anniversary from April 9 to 11 at the Hotel Las Américas in Cartagena de Indias. NOVOMATIC, as a platinum sponsor, excelled with an extraordinary range of solutions on display, led by the team of NOVOMATIC Gaming Colombia, the local subsidiary of the Group, and with the participation of renowned executives from Peru, Serbia, Austria and Ecuador.

The trade show dedicated to the land-based and online segments of the industry began with the emblematic ribbon cutting in the presence of Dr. Marco Emilio Hincapié (President of Coljuegos), Elizabeth Maya Cano (President of Cornazar), José Aníbal Aguirre (creator and organizer of the trade show) and José Casapía Bardales (Institutional Relations Manager of NOVOMATIC Peru) among others.

NOVOMATIC was the epicenter of innovation and entertainment during both days of GAT Expo. Showcasing its BLACK EDITION series of cabinets, including the BLACK EDITION II 3.32 with NOVO LINE™ GOLDEN LINK™ Edition 1, the MASTER SL™ 3.32 with Superia GOLDEN LINK™ Volume 2, and the BLACK EDITION II 3.27 with IMPERA LINK™ Series 2, NOVOMATIC demonstrated its commitment to excellence both in Terms of design and functionality.

Also presented was the acclaimed DIAMOND X™ 2.32 in its elegant Black Metro finish, equipped with the Linked Progressive Jackpot CASH CONNECTION™ Edition 4, as well as the FUNMASTER 2.27 cabinet with Superia GOLDEN LINK™ Volume 1, known for its exceptional price-performance ratio in the region. In addition, the 5-seat Fazi Optimum Roulette caught visitors’ attention with its compact design and ability to maximize entertainment in any space.

Another highlight of NOVOMATIC’s appearance at GAT Expo was the NOVOVISION™ casino management system and its advanced functionalities for the management and administration of casino floors, together with its innovative biometrically-supported access and payment solutions.

Manuel Del Sol, CEO of NOVOMATIC Gaming Colombia, expressed his satisfaction with the success of the trade show: “We are very proud of the road we have travelled and being part of this special edition of GAT Expo. We look forward to continuing to build and perfect our industry together.” The executive also appreciates the work and commitment of those involved in the realization of the exhibition: “A warm thanks to our local and international team for their effort in this event and to the GAT Expo teams for their excellence.”

NOVOMATIC would also like to thank all the operators, business partners and visitors and looks forward to continuing to contribute to the future of entertainment in the gaming industry.

Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG), has announced the launch of Casino Time, powered by its award winning iGaming platform and pioneering real-time rules engine LogicX, with revolutionary sportsbook, SportX soon to follow, to further extend its footprint in the regulated Canadian province of Ontario.

The launch of Casino Time carries extra significance, marking only the second time that on-demand, regulated online Bingo has been made available in Ontario. The new Bingo product vertical, launched alongside a strong Casino offering, will be boosted by GiG’s new sportsbook, SportX, as part of a planned release later this year.

GiG has focused its solutions on driving exponential growth in revenue for operators with its highly scalable iGaming platform, offering localised third party content and leading suppliers for the Ontarian market. GiGs peerless gamification layer creates an optimised and immersive casino experience tailored to regional preferences, swelling client retention and player engagement.

Canadian owned and operated, Casino Time is a joint venture amongst leading retail operators in Ontario’s Charitable Gaming sector, delivering Bingo, Slots and Live Dealer Casino Games. Promising a personalised service and community experience, Casino Time is continuing its long-standing partnership with local charities, introducing its joint fundraising model into the iGaming space for the first time.

Now coming towards the end of its second year of licensed operations, Ontario has emerged as one of the largest iGaming markets in North America, second only to New Jersey according to data supplied by Vixio. The first and as yet only Canadian province to launch a regulated market, Ontario boasts more than 1.6 million active player accounts spread over 40 plus operators, generating €1.3 billion in Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) in its first year of trading, with this data supplied by iGaming Ontario.

Andrew Cochrane, Chief Business Officer of GiG, said: “GiG continues to set the pace with a strong cadence of brand launches in 2024, and I’m pleased that when operators are seeking platform solutions in regulated markets, GiG is leading the pack. Our partnership with Casino Time, will help deliver something new and exciting to the Ontarian market, and further helps to demonstrate the flexibility of our solutions, adapting to match the regional aspirations of our partners to deliver growth.”

D’Arcy Stuart, CEO of Casino Time, said: “We are thrilled to partner with GiG as the core technology provider of our iGaming platform. Their powerful suite of player engagement tools, as well as diverse content and regulatory integrations, underpin our ability to serve and delight our player community. Our hybrid online and offline customer network, as well as unique bingo offerings, will drive exciting opportunities as the platform and the marketplace continues to grow.”