

Canada
SCIENTIFIC GAMES GLOBALIZES LEADERSHIP IN RESPONSIBLE GAMING WITH WORLD LOTTERY ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATION
Scientific Games Corporation expands the company’s leadership as a responsible lottery company by achieving the World Lottery Association’s Responsible Gaming Framework Certificate of Alignment for its worldwide operations spanning five continents. WLA awarded the prestigious certification following an extensive process auditing Scientific Games’ continued improvement to responsible gaming practices across its global lottery operations for both retail and digital products and services. The audit was conducted by an independent, international panel with expertise in corporate social responsibility.
“In the global lottery industry, Scientific Games has truly established its leadership role in responsible gaming,” said Mélissa Azam, Senior Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, World Lottery Association. “The company’s Healthy Play program, which provides lotteries with real tools to support their own responsible gaming programs, demonstrates Scientific Games integration of the WLA Responsible Gaming Principles throughout the organization, and its investment in the future of the lottery industry. WLA is proud to support Scientific Games’ Global Responsible Gaming Certification and congratulates the company on its longstanding and continued commitment to responsible gaming.”
In 2020, Scientific Games increased its support of lotteries’ responsible gaming efforts with the Healthy Play program, an initiative to promote healthy enjoyment of games through player education. Scientific Games launched the global effort by creating Lottery employee responsible gaming training, customized in content and multiple languages to ensure companywide awareness and understanding of healthy, responsible lottery play.
“Scientific Games was already living the principles of responsible gaming,” said Peter Truesdale, Director of Corporate Citizenship, which conducted the audit for WLA. “There is a collaborative effort across multi-functional teams at the company to continually learn and to demonstrate thought leadership on the evolving topic of responsible gaming in the global lottery industry.”
The company also created the Healthy Play Guide, a digital magazine available to lotteries that outlines the Healthy Play program and responsible gaming tools. Next up in 2022 is a Healthy Play website, customizable for individual lotteries, and accessible by lottery stakeholders through a QR code.
“Scientific Games is honored to receive WLA’s Responsible Gaming Certification, which recognizes our ongoing commitment to Healthy Play across our global lottery organization,” said Carla Schaefer, VP of Responsible Gaming for Scientific Games Lottery. “We want to give our lottery customers tools and best practices to help them market their products in healthy and responsible ways. Our Healthy Play program helps lotteries educate their players, establish trust and increase lottery literacy.”
In 2012, WLA invited Scientific Games experts to help develop an initial responsible gaming framework. The company was among the first in the world to achieve WLA certification as a responsible gaming supplier at its European instant game operations in 2015, earning multiple re-certifications over the years and expanding across all products. The supplier certification framework includes research, employee programs, product and service development, remote gaming channels, advertising and marketing communications, client awareness, stakeholder engagement, and reporting.
AGLC
AGLC Announces New Board Chair

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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Bonus Guardian
Pinnacle Ontario live with CasinoEngine in North America debut

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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AGCO
Prime Skill Games Inc. Official Response to AGCO Press Release

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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