IGaming
Kahnawake-based Morris Mohawk Gaming Group named in KY class action
A new class action suit in Kentucky could create issues for online gambling site Bovada and a group of people the plaintiff believe to be affiliated with the site.Bovada's alleged parent company, MMGG and its CEO and founder, Quebecer and Olympian Alwyn Morris have been named in the case. The…
FansUnite eyes new North American markets amid ‘significant’ YoY revenue increase in Q2
FansUnite has expressed excitement over its financial results in Q2 while outlining a desire to support its growth with expansion into more North American markets.The Vancouver-based betting and gaming firm reported total revenue of $5.3m between Apr. 1 - June. 30, an increase of 14% over Q2…
Apollo Entertainment takes RG action after six-figure AGCO fine
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has served Apollo Entertainment with a Notice of Monetary Penalty totalling $100,000 for failing to adhere to its responsible gambling standards.Apollo entered the Ontario market last September, receiving licenses from the AGCO for seven…
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…