IGaming
Playtech points to NorthStar, operator deals for Canadian H1 growth
Playtech reported in its H1 earnings update that new deals with operators in Ontario, as well as the continuation of its partnership with NorthStar Gaming, were contributing factors in its surging revenue growth in the first half of 2024.
Noting in its H1 2024 release that total revenues in the…
Light & Wonder launches new cross-platform product for Loto-Québec
Loto-Québec has launched the first cross-platform mystery jackpot using Light & Wonder's new cross-platform technology.The progressive, named SUPER CAGNOTTE, can be found on Loto-Québec’s online gaming portal, lotoquebec.com, and on COSMIC gaming machines across casino floors within the…
Bojoko: Increasing FTDs in the Canadian Market
Bojoko.ca is establishing itself in the Canadian igaming industry, helping operators attract new players and increase their first-time deposits (FTDs). The platform strives to be known for its user-driven approach, offering players a chance to leave reviews, select online casinos based on their…
Senate urged to tackle social media, youth exposure to betting ads
After more than three months of dormancy, the Canadian Senate debate on gambling advertising picked up again this week with four hours of sessions discussing betting ads.The Transport and Communications Committee held a pair of meetings on Sept. 24-25 regarding Bill S-269, the National…
Bodog shuts down offshore operations in Nova Scotia
Online casino and sports betting site Bodog is no longer available in Nova Scotia.The Antigua and Barbuda-based operator had been available as an unlicensed and unregulated operator in the Atlantic province, where the only licensed sports betting and online gaming offerings are delivered by the…
South African operator Goldrush Gaming enters Ontario with Delasport
South African land-based gaming operator Goldrush Gaming Group has entered the Ontario gaming market via a partnership with Delasport.Goldrush Gaming operates bingo halls and slot routes in its home market, where it also provides the online sportsbook Gbets.Delasport is providing its full…
CGA research: gambling ad regulation misaligned with evidence
New research from the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) suggests that regulatory policies around gambling advertising are evolving at a faster rate than relevant evidence and warns the misalignment could lead to regulations that are wide of the mark.The CGA, along with leaders from GP Consulting…
PlayOJO signs SGG Media to exclusively stream live-action casino shows
Canadian online casino PlayOJO has recruited social media marketing agency SGG Media as its exclusive provider of live-action casino shows.PlayOJO will leverage SGG Media's extensive network of over 2,500 sports and casino influencers to stream interactive casino experiences directly to its…
IWG launches Canada’s first multi-province progressive jackpot
Multiple Canadian lottery corporations have rolled out a first-of-its-kind multi-province progressive jackpot from eInstant game supplier Instant Win Gaming (IWG).IWG is a prominent supplier of eInstant games to North American Association of State & Provincial Lotteries (NASPL) and World…
Pragmatic Play lands partnership in Ontario with Caesars
Pragmatic Play is delivering a collection of online casino games in Ontario through a deal with Caesars Digital.The iGaming content supplier has announced a partnership with Caesars to bring its portfolio of slot games to players who use the operator’s sportsbook and casino platform. The pact…