

Canada
Gaming Americas Q2 Meetup becomes a 2-day gathering, 28-29 April, LatAm Focus added
Gaming Americas Q2 Meetup brings together top C-Level Executives for a very important virtual Meetup that spans over two days.
We are excited to announce that due to the high demand, a second day has been added to the event schedule. The new dates of the meetup are 28-29 April.
Day 1 (28 April) will focus on the Latin American market while Day 2 (29 April) will focus on the North American region. See more details here
+2000 participants and +60 industry speakers are already confirmed, making the second quarterly meetup the largest up to date.
If you haven’t already registered, make sure to register for free here.
Zoltán Tűndik, Co-founder and Head of Business at Hipther Agency, said: “Gaming Americas will celebrate one year on the 23rd of April and we could not be more excited about the future of our project in the Americas. Our yearly Summit and the Quarterly Meetups are making history and our news portal is making waves among the large publications. It doesn’t come as a surprise that we need to extend the upcoming Q2 Meetup into a 2-day gathering and we look forward to sharing even more quality content with our audience”
The draft agenda includes the following discussions:
Day 1 (28 April) – LatAm Focus
- Live Casino – South America
- Latest on Argentina
- Chile Potential
- LATAM – Latest on online casino
- LATAM – Latest on sportsbook
- LATAM – Latest on regulation – Understanding the Latin American player and industry
Day 2 (29 April) – North American Focus
- 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
Among the already confirmed speakers’ and moderators’ you can find:
LATAM:
- Victor Arias – Vice President LATAM at Pragmatic Play
- Victor Araneda – Chief Business Development Officer at GAMING1
- Gabriel Szlaifsztein – General Manager LATAM at Continent 8 Technologies
- Ramiro Atucha – Chief Executive Officer at Vibra Gaming
- Arturo Chaltelt – Account Manager LatAm at Play’n GO
- David Mann – Chief Commercial Officer at Swintt
- Domenico Mazzola – Commercial Director at Altenar
- Joakim Renman – Chief Commercial Officer at Scout Gaming Group
- Fernando Garita – Head of Business Development at Betcris
- …and many more
North America:
- Laila Mintas – CEO at PlayUp US
- Adam Kostyál – Senior Vice President of Listing Services (Europe) at Nasdaq
- Christopher Granger – Gaming, Wagering & Lottery Lead at Visa
- Brandt Iden – Head of Government Affairs, US at Sportradar
- Stephen A. Crystal, Esq – Founder at SCCG Management
- Ryan Butler @ Action Network
- Jonodev Chaudhuri – Chair, Indian Law & Policy Practice at Quarles & Brady LLP
- Chantal Cipriano – Senior Director, Legal & Compliance at Mazooma
- Adrianna Cuccinello – VP, Online Gaming & Compliance Operations – US at Maxima Compliance
- Jeremy Kleiman – Gaming Attorney and Member at Saiber LLC
- Adam Noble – Executive Vice President of PlayStar Casino (casino operator)
- Allan Petrilli – Vice President of Sales and Growth at Intelitics (data/analytics provider)
- Dan Graetzer – CEO at Carousel Group/Sportsbetting.com (sports betting operator)
- Nick Nally – Managing Director Americas for Continent 8 Technologies
- Ron Segev – Founding Partner of Segev LLP
- Troy Ross – President at TRM Public Affairs
- Lloyd Danzig – Founder & Managing Partner at Sharp Alpha Advisors
- Evan Davis – Managing Director, Sports Betting and Gaming for SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory
- Andrew Crowe – SVP of Business Development at Sightline Payments
- Rich Roberts – Non-Executive Board Member with Webis Holdings PLC
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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mm_COqFo5Y
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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Betty
Thunderkick commits to growth in Ontario with Betty partnership

Independent slots studio Thunderkick has agreed a deal with Ontario-based operator Betty to supply the rapidly growing online casino with a diverse collection of globally popular titles.
Betty, an official partner of sporting franchises Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors, has risen to prominence since its 2022 establishment, when it was built following the consultation of 300 casino players to create the optimal iGaming environment.
Distinguishing itself from North American competitors by catering specifically to slot enthusiasts rather than sports bettors, the operator has curated a portfolio of 2,800 games, hand-picked to deliver customers maximum entertainment value.
Thunderkick’s content is the latest to be integrated into Betty’s online casino, and the agreement will see a selection of its most popular titles, including The Wildos 2, Midas Golden Touch 3, and Esqueleto Explosivo 3, made available to a greater number of Ontarian players.
Thunderkick marked its debut in the Canadian province in Q2 of 2024, and has since partnered with a network of leading operators to improve its market position. The collaboration with Betty will further amplify its visibility in a key jurisdiction as the provider looks to reinforce its reputation as a global slot developer.
Svante Sahlström, CCO at Thunderkick, said: “It’s our mission at Thunderkick to go deeper, not wider, in 2025. That means forging meaningful, lasting relationships in target markets as opposed to securing as many commercial deals as possible.
“Since entering Ontario over 12 months ago, we have worked tirelessly to enhance our presence in the province, and working with leading brands such as Betty allows us to bring our unique games to a deeper pool of Canadian players.”
Paraskeva Smirnova, Casino Operations Manager at Betty, added: “Betty’s USP has always been our drive to build a slot portfolio with the very best titles from the industry’s most creative suppliers.
“Thunderkick’s passion for slot development is there for all to see, and the introduction of its games to our casino further elevates the consumer experience.”
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BCLC
Save the Date: BCLC’s New Horizons in Safer Gambling Conference Returns November 2026

BCLC is pleased to announce the return of the New Horizons in Safer Gambling Conference, taking place November 2–4, 2026, at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver.
This global event brings leading voices in research, policy and industry together to explore innovative approaches to safer gambling. Attendees can expect two days of forward-thinking dialogue, evidence-based insights and collaborative solutions to help shape the future of player health.
Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available
New to the 2026 conference, BCLC is excited to offer sponsorship opportunities to organizations that share BCLC’s passion for safer gambling. Benefits of sponsoring New Horizons 2026 include industry visibility, leadership recognition and meaningful engagement with a global audience. To learn more about sponsorship, please e-mail [email protected].
Registration and program details will be released later this fall.
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Canada
absolutebet Secures AGCO Registration as an Internet Gaming Operator in Ontario

Internet Gaming Operator by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
This significant milestone authorizes absolutebet to offer regulated iGaming services in Ontario’s legal market under the oversight of AGCO and iGaming Ontario (iGO).
The registration marks a key step in absolutebet’s mission to bring a trusted, responsible, and innovative online casino experience to Ontario players. absolutebet is committed to operating with integrity and transparency, meeting all provincial standards for player protection, responsible gambling, anti-money laundering, and game integrity.
“Securing AGCO registration is more than a milestone—it’s the start of absolutebet’s journey in one of the most exciting regulated markets in the world,” said Chen Truman, Founder of absolutebet. “We are building a brand that will grow with the Ontario community and set the stage for future expansion.”
On the regulatory milestone, Krisztina Kalla, Legal & Regulatory Compliance Advisor of absolutebet, commented: “I’m incredibly proud to see all the hard work behind this license pay off. Securing AGCO registration has taken months of preparation and close collaboration with regulators and partners. I am very happy to see the result of that work, and even more excited as we move into the launch phase and open up the absolutebet community to Ontario players in a fun and responsible way.”
Ontario is recognized as one of the most competitive and fast-growing regulated iGaming markets in North America. With AGCO registration secured, absolutebet will move forward with the final stages of its iGO onboarding process in preparation for launch.
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