Canada
Wazdan gears up for Canadian Gaming Summit 2023

Wazdan, the innovative games provider, will be in attendance at this year’s Canadian Gaming Summit.
Running from the 13th to the 15th of June, the prestigious event will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Center, bringing together industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders in the Canadian gaming sector.
Demonstrating the provider’s commitment to expansion in Canada and the wider regulated North American markets, the summit also provides a means to share insights, network and showcase cutting-edge technologies.
Wazdan will be ready at stand G142 to offer attendees the opportunity to learn more about its collection of top-performing games, such as the ever-popular 9 Coins™ and Hot Slot™ series, as well as its latest technological advancements, including the Mystery Drop™ promotional tool, which has been selected as the Game Feature of the Year 2023 during the recent CasinoBeats Game Developer Awards.
In attendance will be Michal Imiolek, CEO, Andrzej Hyla, CCO, Izabela Slodkowska-Popiel, Head of Account Management for North America and Latin America and Marcin Trafialek, Account Manager. They will be on hand to answer any questions that the participants may have and to talk about future cooperation.
Furthermore, Wazdan is a Premium Sponsor of the pre-registration party held prior to the event on the 13th of June at the Urban Waterfall Garden Toronto.
Inviting delegates to its stand, Wazdan looks forward to showcasing its extensive portfolio and welcomes both existing and potential customers.
Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan said: “The Canadian Gaming Summit gives us a fantastic opportunity to strengthen our existing relationship and engage in meaningful conversations with our valued clients, as well as gather feedback that is critical to our entire operations.
“The Canadian market remains a key region for our commercial expansion roadmap, and the summit marks the perfect occasion to demonstrate what our high-quality and innovative games bring to the market.”
Canada
Thunderkick commits to growth in Ontario with Betty partnership

Independent slots studio Thunderkick has agreed a deal with Ontario-based operator Betty to supply the rapidly growing online casino with a diverse collection of globally popular titles.
Betty, an official partner of sporting franchises Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors, has risen to prominence since its 2022 establishment, when it was built following the consultation of 300 casino players to create the optimal iGaming environment.
Distinguishing itself from North American competitors by catering specifically to slot enthusiasts rather than sports bettors, the operator has curated a portfolio of 2,800 games, hand-picked to deliver customers maximum entertainment value.
Thunderkick’s content is the latest to be integrated into Betty’s online casino, and the agreement will see a selection of its most popular titles, including The Wildos 2, Midas Golden Touch 3, and Esqueleto Explosivo 3, made available to a greater number of Ontarian players.
Thunderkick marked its debut in the Canadian province in Q2 of 2024, and has since partnered with a network of leading operators to improve its market position. The collaboration with Betty will further amplify its visibility in a key jurisdiction as the provider looks to reinforce its reputation as a global slot developer.
Svante Sahlström, CCO at Thunderkick, said: “It’s our mission at Thunderkick to go deeper, not wider, in 2025. That means forging meaningful, lasting relationships in target markets as opposed to securing as many commercial deals as possible.
“Since entering Ontario over 12 months ago, we have worked tirelessly to enhance our presence in the province, and working with leading brands such as Betty allows us to bring our unique games to a deeper pool of Canadian players.”
Paraskeva Smirnova, Casino Operations Manager at Betty, added: “Betty’s USP has always been our drive to build a slot portfolio with the very best titles from the industry’s most creative suppliers.
“Thunderkick’s passion for slot development is there for all to see, and the introduction of its games to our casino further elevates the consumer experience.”
Canada
Save the Date: BCLC’s New Horizons in Safer Gambling Conference Returns November 2026

BCLC is pleased to announce the return of the New Horizons in Safer Gambling Conference, taking place November 2–4, 2026, at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver.
This global event brings leading voices in research, policy and industry together to explore innovative approaches to safer gambling. Attendees can expect two days of forward-thinking dialogue, evidence-based insights and collaborative solutions to help shape the future of player health.
Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available
New to the 2026 conference, BCLC is excited to offer sponsorship opportunities to organizations that share BCLC’s passion for safer gambling. Benefits of sponsoring New Horizons 2026 include industry visibility, leadership recognition and meaningful engagement with a global audience. To learn more about sponsorship, please e-mail [email protected].
Registration and program details will be released later this fall.
Canada
absolutebet Secures AGCO Registration as an Internet Gaming Operator in Ontario

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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