Canada
NorthStar Gaming partners with Genius to provide Ontario bettors with immersive betting experiences
- New partnership to provide Canadian sportsbook with PreMatch, LiveData and LiveTrading solutions across thousands of events a year
- Agreement includes official data-driven content for CFL, NASCAR, EPL, MAC Football and Basketball and the NFL
NorthStar Gaming Inc. is proud to announce it has secured a new official data partnership with Genius Sports Limited (“Genius Sports”), the official data, technology and broadcast partner that powers the ecosystem connecting sports, betting and media.
This partnership will provide NorthStar Bets players with more pre-game and live in-game betting opportunities. Genius Sports’ PreMatch, LiveData and LiveTrading solutions are powered by the highest quality official data and will provide NorthStar Bets with real-time feeds and pin-point pricing across thousands of markets.
Offering unique and customized wagering options, NorthStar Bets continues to deliver an impressive volume of betting choices for Ontario consumers. Included in this partnership is Genius Sports’ leading portfolio of exclusive rights, comprising the CFL, NASCAR, EPL, NCAA and NFL. As the official data partner to the Mid-American Conference (“MAC”), Genius Sports will provide NorthStar Bets with the first and only official data feed for betting on NCAA sports.
To coincide with the kickoff of the NFL season, NorthStar Bets will have access to Genius Sports’ full NFL product suite, including access to the league’s real-time statistics, proprietary Next Gen Stats (NGS) and official sports betting data feed.
“Genius Sports’ world-class sports data ecosystem integrates seamlessly into our platform allowing us to provide consumers with a highly interactive, visual and comprehensive sportsbook experience,” said Michael Moskowitz, Chief Executive Officer and a founding partner of NorthStar Gaming. “We continue to add enhancements to the NorthStar Bets App to strengthen the user experience and provide consumers with an immersive and premium gaming experience, something we know local players are looking for.”
The partnership further enhances the unique and immersive experience Ontario sports bettors have come to expect from NorthStar Bets. Consumers will now enjoy a more compelling visual experience thanks to the NorthStar Bets App’s newly optimized look and feel. Enriched with more in-game stats-driven content, the NorthStar Bets platform with integrated capabilities from Genius Sports helps users understand and wager on trending bets and win probabilities.
“In April, Genius Sports became one of the first sportsbook providers to be officially licensed in the rapidly expanding Ontario market,” said Sean Conroy, Executive Vice President, North America of Genius Sports. “This approval enabled us to partner with leading operators like NorthStar Bets who will be provided with a major competitive advantage through our leading portfolio of official data rights and products.”
Canada
ComeOn Group adds sportsbook to its offering in Ontario
ComeOn Group announced a significant milestone in its sportsbook expansion journey with the addition of sportsbook to their offering in Ontario following the successful acquisition of the required permits. This addition represents a strategic advancement in the Groups sportsbook growth trajectory where they are set to double its sportsbook business in the coming years.
ComeOn Group is one of 51 active operators in Ontario. The Ontario market has experienced robust growth since its launch, reaching C$6.7 billion in revenue in 2023.* By 2029, the market is forecasted to grow by a total of 29%, with 2024 expected to close with a 20% increase.
ComeOn keeps investing in its sportsbook business acceleration that is powered by its proprietary sportsbook platform and in-house risk management and trading team. As a multi product vertical operator, ComeOn is striving to give its customer base a safe and exciting entertainment destination and this approach is now expanded to their Ontario audience.
Juergen Reutter, Chief Executive Officer at ComeOn Group, said: “We are very excited about the opportunities this new milestone opens up for us. As a casino-led operator it represents a key part of our sportsbook strategy to double our business in the coming years. Like in any of our other markets, we are striving for a differentiated sportsbook entertainment experience that is powered by our in-house technology. Our goal is to deliver top-tier entertainment to our players while fostering safe and innovative gaming experiences.”
*Source – H2GC H2 Ontario Data 25.10.2024 (excl. Lottery)
Canada
INTRALOT Announces New Project with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation for Online Lottery Platform
INTRALOT S.A. has announced the undertaking of a new project between the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), the sole lottery operator for the Government of British Columbia in Canada, and INTRALOT Inc., its US subsidiary, for the provision of an online lottery platform. The project also includes the digitalization of the existing land-based network.
The solution will be based on the Player X platform, part of the Lotos X ecosystem, and adds to the company’s overall partnership with BCLC, which has been extended until 2028.
INTRALOT is a leading player in a changing world of gaming. With significant experience in looking forward and anticipating emerging trends, the company provides future-proof solutions to regulated lottery and gaming operators around the world.
Canada
IAGR announces Toronto as host city for 2025 conference
Hot on the heels of its most attended conference in history, the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) is excited to announce that its 2025 conference will take place in Toronto, Canada, from October 20 to 23, 2025.
The event will be held in partnership with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) at the Westin Harbour Castle, offering stunning waterfront views and a premier, downtown Toronto location.
‘Fresh off the success of our Rome conference, we’re thrilled to continue the momentum with next year’s event in Toronto,’ said Ben Haden, IAGR President.
‘The IAGR 2025 conference promises to be another unparalleled opportunity for our global community to come together, collaborate and shape the future of gaming regulation. We’re looking forward to working with AGCO to bring it all together.’
AGCO CEO and Registrar Dr. Karin Schnarr, added, ‘We’re excited to welcome IAGR and its members to Toronto. This partnership provides a great opportunity to share Ontario’s innovative regulatory practices and foster meaningful discussions that drive positive change in the industry.’
Stay tuned for registration details early next year.
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