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Top names of the North and Latin American gambling industry confirmed for the Gaming Americas Q2 Meetup (29 April)

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Gaming Americas Q2 Meetup brings together top C-Level Executives for a very important virtual Meetup.

The Gaming Americas Q2 Meetup will take place on 28 April and we are excited to confirm +2000 participants and +60 industry speakers from North and Latin America. See more details here

To keep the momentum going, we are once again highlighting some of the most talked-about topics in the regions and will stress on keeping the relaxed format that allows the audience to join in on the panels and add their own insights.

If you haven’t already registered, make sure to register for free here.

The draft agenda includes the following discussions:

  • US Legislation Round-up – Which states to monitor in Q2 and beyond
  • Challenges facing operators and suppliers when entering the US market and how they are overcome
  • Canadian gambling industry in the spotlight
  • Stock exchange: Is the gambling industry still underestimated?
  • Innovations in the payments journey and time to talk cryptocurrency
  • 3 x Latin American panels (in English)

Among the already confirmed speakers’ and moderators’ you can find:

  • KAREN MARCELA SIERRA-HUGHES – VICE PRESIDENT, LATIN AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AT GAMING LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL (GLI®)
  • SARAH BLACKBURN – DIRECTOR AT GAMEON
  • SISSEL WEITZHANDLER – CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER AT PLAY’N GO
  • CHANTAL CIPRIANO – SENIOR DIRECTOR, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AT MAZOOMA
  • BRANDT IDEN – HEAD OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, US FOR SPORTRADAR US
  • STEPHEN A. CRYSTAL, ESQ – FOUNDER AT SCCG MANAGEMENT
  • JEREMY KLEIMAN – GAMING ATTORNEY AND MEMBER AT SAIBER LLC
  • BILL PASCRELL – PARTNER AT PRINCETON PUBLIC AFFAIRS GROUP, INC.
  • NEILL WHYTE – CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER OF B2B IGAMING SOLUTIONS FOR DGC
  • ADAM NOBLE – EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF PLAYSTAR CASINO
  • BOB AKERET – VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS, NORTH AMERICA FOR FSB
  • DAN GRAETZER – CEO at CAROUSEL GROUP/SPORTSBETTING.COM
  • NICK NALLY – MANAGING DIRECTOR AMERICAS FOR CONTINENT 8 TECHNOLOGIES
  • ADAM KOSTYAL – HEAD LISTINGS EMEA AT NASDAQ
  • LLOYD DANZIG – FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER AT SHARP ALPHA ADVISORS
  • RICH ROBERTS – VP OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AT INTERCHECKS
  • JONODEV CHAUDHURI – CHAIR, INDIAN LAW & POLICY PRACTICE AT QUARLES & BRADY LLP
  • DOMENICO MAZZOLA – COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR AT ALTENAR
  • and many more to be confirmed

As mentioned above, the Gaming Americas Q2 Meetup will follow the course of the Gaming Americas Quarterly Meetups that from its first edition has built important momentum in the North and Latin American gambling industry.

You can view the full recording of the Q1 meetup here:

 

For sponsorship/speaking and marketing inquiries, make sure to reach out to Andrada Marginean (B2B Sales Executive at Hipther Agency).

For media-related inquiries, please contact Alexandru Marginean (Marketing Specialist at Hipther Agency).

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AGLC Announces New Board Chair

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Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) has announced the appointment of Larry Spagnolo as the new Board Chair, effective August 15, 2025. This announcement follows the official Order in Council issued by the Alberta Government and marks a new chapter in AGLC’s ongoing commitment to support communities, encourage responsible choices and position Alberta as the best place to do business.

Larry brings a wealth of experience in technology and business leadership to the AGLC Board and will play an integral role in guiding AGLC’s strategic direction. He is currently serving as VP and GM of Emerson’s SaaS SCADA business and has held senior roles at Zedi and Telus, driving innovation, growth, and global success.

A strong advocate for education and community, Larry serves as Vice Chair of Athabasca University’s Board of Governors and has held board roles with NAIT and Polytechnics Canada. He was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his community contributions.

AGLC and the Board of Directors extend their heartfelt thanks to Len Rhodes for his leadership and dedication as Board Chair since August 2019. He decided not to seek a third term and will continue to serve in this role until August 14, 2025. Len led AGLC through some significant milestones, including reducing red tape by 51%, growth of the emerging cannabis industry and ensuring AGLC delivered a balanced approach to business development, social responsibility, and regulatory oversight.

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Pinnacle Ontario live with CasinoEngine in North America debut

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EveryMatrix has expanded its partnership with tier-1 operator Pinnacle powering its new casino in Ontario, Canada, using CasinoEngine platform technology – the first time its platform solution has gone live in North America. 

The latest agreement builds on the two companies’ previous collaboration that saw EveryMatrix’s CasinoEngine productivity platform power the well-known brand’s global casino offering.

The new launch takes the relationship to North America, marking EveryMatrix’s debut CasinoEngine platform integration in that market.

BonusEngine, EveryMatrix’s cross-vertical bonusing tool will be integrated in the second phase of launch. This will equip Pinnacle Ontario with a host of bonus types as well as AI-powered bonus abuse solution Bonus Guardian.

BonusEngine is the first of multiple engagement tools from EveryMatrix’s EngageSuite that Pinnacle plans to integrate.

With this comprehensive toolkit at its disposal, and the opportunity to add even more casino products in the future, Pinnacle Ontario can tailor campaigns, segment audiences, and reward players more effectively, creating a world-class digital entertainment experience for its customers.

EveryMatrix has more than 300 global customers and holds North American licences in Ontario, New Jersey, Michigan, West Virginia, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.

Stian Enger Petersen, CEO, Casino, EveryMatrix, said: “This launch marks a key milestone for EveryMatrix as we bring our market-leading CasinoEngine platform to Canada for the first time.

“We’re delighted to expand our partnership with Pinnacle and support their ambitions in Ontario with a powerful combination of platform, content, and engagement tools that are proven to drive success.”

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Prime Skill Games Inc. Official Response to AGCO Press Release

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As CEO of Prime Skill Games Inc., I feel compelled to address recent comments made by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario regarding so-called unapproved gambling machines in convenience stores across the province.

Let me be perfectly clear

Our machines are not gambling devices. They are entirely skill-based, fully compliant with the law, and built on the fundamental idea that players are in control. The outcome of every session is determined solely by the player’s ability, not by random chance.

Prime Skill Games is proud to be the only true skill game operating in Ontario today.

We categorically reject any suggestion that our products fall under the definition of unregulated gambling. Such statements are inaccurate, misleading, and fail to recognize the critical distinction between games of skill and games of chance.

We stand firmly behind the legality of our machines and the integrity of our operations. We will demonstrate this through every available means, whether through legal documentation, expert analysis, or, if necessary, before the courts. We are prepared and unafraid to defend the truth.

To our players, partners, and business community, we want to reassure you that our mission has not changed. We are committed to offering a responsible, transparent, and innovative entertainment experience. We will not be intimidated by broad and baseless accusations, and we will continue to move forward with strength and clarity.

 

Sincerely

Matt Zamroźniak

Chief Executive Officer

Prime Skill Games Inc.

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