IGaming
Paysafe Creates New CEO Role for North America iGaming
Payments platform Paysafe has announced in a news release that it has created a new CEO role for its North America iGaming operations and has appointed Zak Cutler to the position.Reporting directly to Group CEO Philip McHugh, Cutler will lead Paysafe’s ongoing strategic focus in the North…
Scientific Games and Design Works Gaming Agree Exclusive 3-Year North America Distribution Deal
Scientific Games has agreed an exclusive three-year content partnership with Design Works Gaming (DWG) that will see it distribute the Arizona-based company's online casino titles across North America via its OpenGaming platform, confirms a DWG press release.Scientific Games will initially make…
AGCO Releases Final Registrar’s Standards
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has released its final Registrar's Standards on iGaming in the province.The draft of the iGaming standards, as well as the sports betting standard, was published in July. The AGCO has now released a refined and updated version that incorporates…
IGT Splits Business to Create New Digital & Betting Segment for iGaming & Sports Betting
International Game Technology (IGT) has split its business to create a Digital & Betting segment that will include the iGaming and sports betting activities that were previously part of its Global Gaming division.An IGT news release stated that beginning from Q3 of FY2021, IGT will report…
AGCO Releases iGaming Operator Application Guidelines
As Ontario continues to prepare to launch a revamped iGaming marketplace, as well as lead the way in a new expansive and regulated Canadian sports betting industry, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has released an iGaming Operator Application Guide.The Canadian Gaming…
GLI Named an Independent Testing Lab for iGaming in Ontario
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has been named an iGaming independent testing laboratory (ITL) by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).The registration means that, effective immediately, GLI is authorized to test and certify iGaming components such as games, random number…
iGaming Ontario Publishes Overview of Information for Operators
iGaming Ontario (iGO), the new subsidiary of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) tasked with facilitating the creation of a safe, regulated, and competitive online gaming market within the province, has published more information for existing and prospective operators.iGO…
AGCO Outlines Rules for Online Casino Games
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has published its initial rules for iGaming in the province.The Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming, expected to come into force when Ontario's regulated gaming market launches in late 2021, include the prohibition of auto-play for online…
Ontario Government Launches iGaming Ontario to Regulate Online Gaming
The Ontario government has officially launched iGaming Ontario, a new subsidiary of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).A government release states that the subsidiary's mandate will be to facilitate the creation of a safe, regulated, and competitive online gaming market within…
Scientific Games Launches AGS’s Canadian Debut via Loto-Québec
Scientific Games and Loto-Québec have extended their partnership by launching prominent gambling brand AGS's Canadian debut via SciGames' OpenGaming platform.AGS is a Las Vegas-headquartered gaming equipment supplier that provides cabinets, games, proprietary table games, and other equipment.…