Sports Betting
Future Anthem increases Canada expertise as Jessica Wu becomes Head of Marketing
Future Anthem has confirmed the appointment of Jessica Wu as its new Head of Marketing to help deliver on the company’s ‘ambitious’ growth plans in North America.The AI and game data science firm is bidding to make a serious splash in the market and the recruitment of a marketing specialist in…
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…
FanDuel secures ‘co-exclusive’ sports betting partnership with MLB in North America
FanDuel has inked a multi-year deal to officially become a co-exclusive sports betting partner of Major League Baseball (MLB) in North America.The sports betting firm has been upgraded from its previous position of authorized gaming operator - which it has held since 2019 - and now holds even…
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.…
Great Canadian appoints Katie Lever as General Counsel, Corporate Secretary & CPO
Great Canadian Entertainment has confirmed its latest significant appointment at senior level, welcoming Katie Lever into the role of General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Privacy Officer (CPO).Considered a ‘seasoned expert’ in corporate law, governance, mergers and acquisitions,…
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…
PointsBet Canada aids rise in North America revenues during H2 2022
Points Bet’s entrance into the Ontario market last year has paid dividends following the announcement that its revenues were up 28% to $162.7m in H1FY23.Publishing its results for the six-month period ended Dec. 31, 2022, the sportsbook nearly doubled its US revenue, while revenue in Canada came…
FansUnite: Betting Hero scores customer deposit record in Super Bowl LVII week
FansUnite Entertainment has shared the success of Betting Hero during Super Bowl LVII week, revealing the customer acquisition, retention, and development brand set a new company record.According to the Vancouver-based betting and gaming firm, Betting Hero registered more than 6,700 new…
AGCO verdict imminent as BetRegal plots Ontario entrance
BetRegal is awaiting a decision from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) as the igaming brand seeks to enter the regulated online betting market.The Canadian firm’s application has been in the process for some time but all details have now been finalized on its end, though two…