IGaming
Playtech to roll out online casino content in Canada via Hard Rock Digital tie-up
Playtech has announced it has secured a small stake in Hard Rock Digital (HRD), the interactive gaming and sports betting division of Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming.The online gaming software supplier has purchased $116.36m of stock in a “low single-digit minority equity ownership”…
Insider Knowledge at Canadian Gaming Summit: ‘Leaders’ Track Showcases Top Operators and Regulators
Apart from a vibrant exhibition showcasing various products and services and numerous networking opportunities, the Canadian Gaming Summit — the country's premier gaming and betting event — will host a conference with an unrivaled line-up of first-rate speakers, handpicked by the event organizer,…
Tiidal agrees $13.25m sale of Sportsflare to Entain
Esports firm Tiidal Gaming has confirmed this week that it has entered into an agreement to sell all of its shares in esports betting developer Sportsflare to Entain.Under the terms of the deal, the Toronto-based organization will exchange all of the issues and outstanding shares of its New…
AGCO begins search for new CEO after Tom Mungham announces retirement
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has confirmed it is looking for a new Registrar and CEO following news of Tom Mungham’s impending retirement.Mungham joined the AGCO in 2006, initially serving as its Director of Licensing and Registration before becoming CEO until 2020, when…
iGO under pressure as operators condemn ‘due diligence’ bank charge
Operators in Ontario have communicated displeasure at the prospect of receiving an invoice from iGaming Ontario (iGO) demanding payment for ‘due diligence’ undertaken by its bank.As reported by Gaming News Canada, iGO informed operators last month that, if they had launched before Dec. 31, they…
NorthStar Gaming to start trading on TSX-V after delisting CSE shares
Toronto-based NorthStar Gaming has officially finalized its previously announced reverse acquisition of Baden Resources, and will now commence trading on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V).The deal was first communicated last June when the online gaming operator revealed it had entered into an…
FansUnite agrees $2m private investment to support growth strategy
FansUnite has secured a $2m non-brokered private placement of units of the company, agreeing to sell 13.75 million units of the financing to Tekkorp Capital.The Vancouver-based betting and gaming firm has listed its units at $0.08 individually - with each consisting of one common share in the…
SBC Summit North America’s First Pitch Competition to Discover the Next Big Thing in iGaming…
SBC is delighted to announce that the application period for the highly-anticipated SBC Summit North America First Pitch competition is now officially open and will continue until Mar. 31.By offering this opportunity, SBC provides a unique platform for start-ups in the sports betting and iGaming…
Unlock the secrets of Canada’s booming igaming industry at the Canadian Gaming Summit 2023
The 26th edition of the Canadian Gaming Summit, a prominent Canada-focused industry event, is set to offer a more robust conference agenda than ever before thanks to the event's new management by SBC, a recognized leader in providing industry conference content and educational value to attendees.…
Paysafe’s Greg Kirstein on the value of operators meeting payment demands in Ontario
Earlier this month, Paysafe released the latest edition of its premier igaming research report ‘All the Ways Players Play’, analysing how changes in the payments industry are impacting sportsbooks and bettors.The report focused on three different markets, including the newly expanded Canadian…