During a discussion last week with Paul Burns, the President and CEO of the Canadian Gaming Association, he indicated that we are likely to witness the entry of additional operators into the market soon.Ontario sports betting space this week.
A noteworthy addition, Betway, which is a part of Super Group, a recognized international online gaming brand, has successfully registered with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario as an online gaming operator.
More big names, likeDraftKings Sportsbook Ontario Anticipation is building as BetRegal indicates it plans to launch operations prior to the commencement of the CFL season on June 9. This aligns with BetRegal's role as the official gaming partner for the CFL, giving them exclusive rights in this arrangement.
To legally operate within Ontario, gaming operators that have obtained registration from the AGCO are required to finalize an Operator Agreement with iGaming Ontario. This organization was formed by the province back in 2021 to oversee and regulate online gaming offered by private gaming companies.
Since the marketlaunched on April 4 According to the iGaming Ontario website, there are currently 21 licensed gaming platforms functioning in Ontario.
MaximBet Arriving Soon as Well?
In a press release on Wednesday, MaximBet revealed the establishment of the first-ever partnership between an active professional baseball player and a sports betting enterprise.
The player in question is Charlie Blackmon from the Colorado Rockies. This agreement encompasses personal appearances, special promotional events, and exclusive experiences that can't be bought.
MaximBet, part of the Carousel Group, is currently operational in Colorado and plans to launch in Indiana and Iowa next, with Ontario following shortly. Further details on these expansions will be provided soon, as stated in their announcement.
Makes one wonder whoMaximBet Canada We wonder which players would be approached for a similar partnership once the operations in Ontario are established, and it seems Bo Bichette would be an excellent choice for the sports betting entity if they choose to pursue this avenue.
OpenBet Expands Its Canadian Presence with a New Appointment
With OpenBethiring Stewart Groumoutis With its recent appointment of a new vice president for commercial operations in Canada, the company is quite evidently seeking to enhance its market presence, particularly in Ontario.
This appointment is particularly noteworthy given Groumoutis' extensive experience (10 years) with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation as the eGaming director.
The OpenBet platform is utilized by many prestigious sports betting brands, lottery agencies, casinos, and tribal institutions around the globe.
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