IGaming
888 leverages pioneering Nuvei payment method to push US igaming ambitions
Canadian fintech Nuvei has renewed its relationship with 888 to help the igaming operator enhance its payment experience in the US.Nuvei was instrumental in 888’s entrance into Ontario last year, following the launch of the newly regulated igaming market in April 2022.Now, Nuvei is taking…
Rush Street Interactive Credits Ontario for Q2 Profitability
When Rush Street Interactive CEO Richard Schwartz discussed how the group managed to achieve profitability of $1.2 million in Q2, he repeatedly mentioned the company's Canadian performance."On the international front, we had another strong quarter. We continued to perform very well in the highly…
PointsBet encouraged by early stage of Canadian operations despite FY2023 losses
PointsBet made several notable observations on its operations in Canada in its latest quarterly report, reporting a total net win of A$5.5m (CAD$4.9m) for the jurisdiction in Q4FY2023 despite an overall loss for the year.The Australian-owned betting and gaming group recorded A$102.3m (CAD$90.6m)…
iGO appoints Heidi Reinhart as new Chair
iGaming Ontario (iGO) has confirmed the appointment of Heidi Reinhart as its new Chair following the departure of previous incumbent Dave Forestell.The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario announced on July 21 that Forestell had vacated his position as iGO Chair to become the AGCO’s new…
VIP Entertainment Technologies handed Canadian remote gaming license by KGC
VIP Entertainment Technologies has regained its ability to offer its igaming services in Canada - excluding Ontario - after the Kahnawake Gaming Commission (KGC) granted the firm a remote gaming license.The news was confirmed by VIP Entertainment Technologies last Thursday, with the KGC…
iGO: Ontario igaming market hits $14bn in Q1 wagers as casino games reign supreme
iGaming Ontario (iGO) has published its first set of figures from the first quarter of the 2023-24 fiscal year, reporting an all-time high of $14bn in wagers.Previously, the quarterly record stood at $13.9bn, set in Q4 FY22-23, but the $14bn mark was officially breached in the period April 1 -…
David Mann: Swintt expects Ontario license in ‘next couple of months’
Swintt is prioritizing the province of Ontario as the igaming provider prepares to make its first foray in the North American market this year, according to CEO David Mann.The Malta-based firm has its roots firmly in Europe but is now pivoting for global expansion, with the US firmly on its…
Live Nation Canada picks GGPoker as official online poker partner
GGPoker has partnered with Live Nation Canada to become the live entertainment company’s official online poker partner.As part of the agreement, GGPoker will stage weekly ‘GG x Ticketmaster Gift Cards Freeroll’ online poker tournaments at 7pm ET, beginning July 2.Players entering these…
Videoslots makes online casino move to Ontario
Videoslots has confirmed its impending entrance into the Ontario online casino space as the operator continues its expansion across Canada.The Malta-headquartered firm was first founded by a group of ‘Swedish casino enthusiasts’ and officially launched in 2011, going on to become licensed by the…
iGO report says gaming brought $1.5B to Ontario last year
The first full day of the Canadian Gaming Summit kicked off with a bang of an announcement from iGaming Ontario. The group released a report compiled by Deloitte on the economic impact the industry has had on the province during the past year and the numbers are eye-popping.Per the report, the…