The Canadian Gaming Summit 2025 will unpack the biggest shifts in Canada’s casino and sports betting landscape. At the heart of the event is the Sports Betting & Casino track, where industry leaders will tackle everything from AML reform to omnichannel growth strategies, all through the lens of customer experience.

With customer experience at the heart of every discussion, experts will explore the need to modernize AML frameworks, the rise of micro-betting, the digital evolution of land-based casinos and more.

Taking place on Wednesday, June 18 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the dedicated track will feature over 20 industry voices, including key names from major operators such as FanDuel, PointsBet and BetMGM, and representatives from key regulatory bodies like the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). 

“Operators are constantly challenged with striking the right balance between offering innovative, engaging experiences and upholding robust player protection standards,” said Rasmus Sojmark, CEO and founder of SBC. “We’ve designed this track with that in mind — addressing not just where the industry is heading in the betting and casino sectors, but how we can get there responsibly.

“The track offers a rare chance to hear directly from regulators, legal experts, and operators and suppliers on the key trends shaping Canada’s market. You can’t miss this if you’re serious about finding innovative and responsible ways to grow your betting or casino business in Canada.”

The track begins with a discussion over reforming Canada’s approach to AML regulations as part of Broken: The Urgent Need to Modernize Canada’s AML Framework. Experts Amanda Brewer (Senior Executive, Canadian Gaming Association), Terry McInally (Chief Compliance Officer & Chief Technology Officer, Gateway Casinos), Derek Ramm (Director, Kinectify Advisors), Christine do Souto (Director, AML, iGaming Ontario) and Brian Terranova (Director, AML & Sanctions Operations, FanDuel) will explore Canada’s current AML regulations and look at how updated requirements for operators can be designed to be both effective and realistically implementable across the sector.

Innovations in Betting: Micro and More will look at how micro-betting and other innovative wager models are taking sports bettors by storm in both the U.S. and Canada. Experts Matthew Ferrara (Sales Manager, Altenar), Kris Abbott (Country Manager Canada, Stake.ca) and John Humphreys (Head of Product, 10star) will explore what the growth of this trend means for player protection and regulatory oversight and how operators can balance player engagement with maintaining responsible gambling.

The panel Omnichannel Marches On: Are The Bricks and Mortar Crowd Catching Up? will examine how land-based operators are closing the gap with their online counterparts by embracing omnichannel strategies. The discussion will feature insights from Paul Adams (Marketing Operations Manager, BetMGM Canada), Scott Baker (Interactive Account Manager, AGS), François Hardy (Product & Innovation Director, Loto-Quebec), Tony Plaskow (Commercial Director, Pixiu Gaming), and Nasr Sattar (EVP Business Solutions, NRT Tech) as they discuss how branding, technology and gameplay innovations can be implemented to reach more customers.

Attention then turns to the world of charitable gaming during cGaming – A Collaborative Approach & Community Impacts. This panel will feature Peter McMahon (Chief Executive Officer, CGAO), David Philips (Chief Operating Officer, AGCO), David Pridmore (Chief Gaming Officer, OLG), and Richard Schwar (Executive Director, OCGA) as they discuss how cGaming can stay true to its community-first mission while evolving to meet the demands of a changing audience that is becoming increasingly digitized.

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Operators are eligible for a free pass to the Canadian Gaming Summit! Apply to get your hands on one

Affiliates are also eligible for a Complimentary Affiliate Pass

Not an operator or affiliate? You can still take advantage of Early Bird tickets for the event at just $695 — a saving of $300 — until April 28! This ticket grants you full access to the entire Canadian Gaming Summit experience, including the show floor, conference sessions, and exclusive evening networking events.

Not interested in full access to exclusive networking events? You can still buy an Expo Plus Pass at $195