Canada
SportCaller teams up with Dimers to drive acquisition and retention stateside
Free-to-play specialist enters into JV with Australian outfit targeting the U.S.
SportCaller, the leading free-to-play (F2P) sports-game provider, has entered into a joint-venture agreement with breakout sports-betting affiliate brand Dimers.com, as the pair bid to drive user engagement and customer acquisition for sportsbooks across the rapidly unfolding North American landscape.
Dimers.com is the flagship offering from digital dynamo, iRival Media, whose content-driven mission is to equip US sports fans with the latest news, tools, analysis and live odds with which to comprehensively understand and enjoy sports betting. After all, in this greenfield U.S. environment, educating players as to the various intricacies of gambling terminology is of paramount importance.
Accordingly, this new venture aims to deliver informative content and innovative free-to-play games whose gameplay, and clearly-articulated language, cut through the jargon and remove any barriers to engagement. As an award-winning specialist in the key domains of acquisition and retention, SportCaller’s F2P expertise and flexible proprietary platform provide a proven path for operators to acquire and retain loyal players at low cost while also staying fully compliant in both regulated and non-regulated states.
The pioneering PointsBet sportsbook has been confirmed as the first operator partner for this progressive affiliate which will draw on SportCaller’s unique channeling capabilities to ensure players are served with intuitive, contextual bet-prompts which deliver reliable convert-to-bet rates, premised on each customer’s unique game selections with PointsBet, or any other platform partner.
This partnership’s initial launch will focus around the NBA Finals, with the rollout of two new games, The Dimers Dozen (12 simple prediction questions for a jackpot of $12k across the NBA Finals) and Sweet Six (six questions for $1k on each game of the concluding championship series. In turn, these games will naturally evolve into monthly and weekly editions across other mainstream U.S. sports, where they will be joined by Lock N Roll – an easy-trigger, streak-style game featuring highly-winnable daily prizes.
The past year has seen SportCaller bolster its presence and influence in the US, launching double-digit games for new clients including CBS, BetMGM and leading sportsbook-DFS operator FanDuel. As a result, the F2P specialist is bridging the gap between operators, affiliates, media companies and sports franchises, establishing F2P as a standalone vertical in its own right.
Cillian Barry, MD at SportCaller, said: “It’s great to see U.S. sports back in full swing, even behind closed doors, from the NBA Finals to the renewed NFL season and the recent US Opens in both tennis and golf. However, with this COVID-19-induced daylight between fans and the sports they love, creative content has never been more vital, reconnecting fans with the action they crave.
“Consequently, this partnership with Dimers was a no-brainer – allying our own F2P smarts with a very successful affiliate site boasting a proven pedigree in leveraging the betting revolution in the States. Our compelling and diverse game formats are primed to deliver unrivalled conversion levels, from recreational visitors to registration, and on to fully-completed entries. It’s an exciting time.”
Adam Fiske, Co-Founder at iRival Media / Dimers.com, added: “We’re naturally delighted to team up with SportCaller as Dimers goes through the gears stateside. As the definitive F2P platform, they offer elastic formats for affiliates and operators to acquire and engage repeat players whose long-term value is far greater than those customers who might typically populate a standard CPA scheme.
“SportCaller’s versatile range of F2Ps is now ramping up engagement through a series of games, targeting sportsbook and DFS-reared audiences with player-education and augmented activity at their heart. This matches up perfectly with Dimers’ mission statement: free, fun and accessible for all – regardless of whether you bet on sports or not. That sense of responsible community informs everything we do.”
Canada
ComeOn Group adds sportsbook to its offering in Ontario
ComeOn Group announced a significant milestone in its sportsbook expansion journey with the addition of sportsbook to their offering in Ontario following the successful acquisition of the required permits. This addition represents a strategic advancement in the Groups sportsbook growth trajectory where they are set to double its sportsbook business in the coming years.
ComeOn Group is one of 51 active operators in Ontario. The Ontario market has experienced robust growth since its launch, reaching C$6.7 billion in revenue in 2023.* By 2029, the market is forecasted to grow by a total of 29%, with 2024 expected to close with a 20% increase.
ComeOn keeps investing in its sportsbook business acceleration that is powered by its proprietary sportsbook platform and in-house risk management and trading team. As a multi product vertical operator, ComeOn is striving to give its customer base a safe and exciting entertainment destination and this approach is now expanded to their Ontario audience.
Juergen Reutter, Chief Executive Officer at ComeOn Group, said: “We are very excited about the opportunities this new milestone opens up for us. As a casino-led operator it represents a key part of our sportsbook strategy to double our business in the coming years. Like in any of our other markets, we are striving for a differentiated sportsbook entertainment experience that is powered by our in-house technology. Our goal is to deliver top-tier entertainment to our players while fostering safe and innovative gaming experiences.”
*Source – H2GC H2 Ontario Data 25.10.2024 (excl. Lottery)
BCLC
INTRALOT Announces New Project with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation for Online Lottery Platform
INTRALOT S.A. has announced the undertaking of a new project between the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), the sole lottery operator for the Government of British Columbia in Canada, and INTRALOT Inc., its US subsidiary, for the provision of an online lottery platform. The project also includes the digitalization of the existing land-based network.
The solution will be based on the Player X platform, part of the Lotos X ecosystem, and adds to the company’s overall partnership with BCLC, which has been extended until 2028.
INTRALOT is a leading player in a changing world of gaming. With significant experience in looking forward and anticipating emerging trends, the company provides future-proof solutions to regulated lottery and gaming operators around the world.
Canada
Relax Gaming joins forces with PointsBet to strengthen footprint in Ontario
Relax Gaming, the iGaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, has significantly enhanced its presence in the Ontario market through an agreement with leading Canadian operator, PointsBet.
This partnership reinforces Relax Gaming’s aim to become a standout provider across North America, having already gained early success in Ontario. Relax became one of the first suppliers to deliver content to the region’s players in March 2022, debuting with over 120 games across multiple operators.
PointsBet pride themselves as one of Canada’s leading operators offering unmatched speed, ease of use, and a comprehensive array of pre-game and in-play sports betting options. This is complemented by a top-tier online casino which will now be boosted with the integration of Relax’s portfolio of slots and live dealer options.
With its authentic Canadian approach, PointsBet prioritises technology that minimises external dependencies to maintain control over its platform and has a commitment to responsible gambling best practices, ensuring a safe and secure environment for all players.
Martin Stålros, CEO at Relax Gaming, said: “Since we launched in Ontario we have enjoyed tremendous success, with our content hitting the sweet spot for the broad range of players in the Canadian province. This partnership with PointsBet will strengthen our presence in the market as the region’s leading operator integrates our rich content portfolio which will engage its player base.”
Scott Vanderwel, Chief Executive Officer at PointsBet, added: “Relax Gaming has established a strong reputation across North America and in Ontario in particular. The impressive range of content that will be integrated into our platform will increase engagement within our online platform and we are delighted to be able to provide more immersive experiences to our audiences.”
Established as one of the industry’s leading B2B suppliers, Relax Gaming was awarded GGA’s Product Launch of the Year in February 2023 for Dream Drop Jackpots. Money Train 3 names the 2023 CasinoBeats Game Developer Awards amongst its 6 Slot of the Year titles, while the brand also won the award for Skill Games Supplier at the 2023 EGR B2B Awards along with the Innovation in Mobile award at the 2023 SBC Awards.
Relax Gaming provides more than 4,000 online casino games, from its high-performing proprietary slots to a significant, varied library of content from hand-picked third-party studios via its partnership programmes.
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