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PlayIt: Ontario – A New Legally Authorized City for Online Betting

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Ontario opens a legal online gambling market. The provincial government of the province of Canada-Ontario, after a deep analysis, introduces legislation allowing online gambling to be legal and lawful. The rights were passed in September last year when the provincial government decided to allow online betting. After a keen analysis of the global situation, the provincial government introduces the rules and rights for online gaming. By banning auto play, the provincial government standardizes rules and regulations for playing. A slot of 2.5 seconds is the minimum time for the spin speed.

According to Playit.ca, iGaming Ontario, the subsidiary of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), holds the rights and responsibility for regulating the new online market. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is in charge of issuing licenses to operators and suppliers. Since the news broke out in the market, AGCO has received a ton of applications from brands and gaming lovers for the approval of online gaming betting. A lot of big names in the town accredited the approval from AGCO, such as Inspired Entertainment, Play ’n Go, and High 5 Games, Points Bet, the Score, Rivalry, Rush Street Interactive, Bet365, Fan Duel, and 888 are on the list of brands to enjoy online gambling in Ontario. Points Bet Canada was one of the first private sportsbooks to take legal wagers.

Where the AGCO — Alcohol and Gaming Commission — regulates and legalizes the brands for online gaming and betting, at the same time, the AGCO holds the rights to ban any of the gaming brands. AGCO has a very strict policy of taking strong action to address any remaining unregulated Ontario market activity in partnership with law enforcement.

Play it The opening ceremony kicked off in Ontario. Brand owners such as Flutter Entertainment-owned Fan Duel Group, High 5 Games, and the Gambling.com Group participated in the opening ceremony. With the initiation of legalizing online gaming and betting, it opens new gates for the world of casinos and sports betting to come to Ontario.

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Play it In anticipation of the gaming enthusiasts, a free-to-use site, Bets.com, has also been launched in the province to compare legal online sportsbooks and casinos. The purpose of this site is to bring on board all the gaming hubs, brands, and gaming lovers to make the most of online betting through the proper channel. The launch of regulated online sports betting and iGaming is a major milestone and achievement for Ontario’s gaming industry.

This revolutionary step allows a huge variety of operators to enter the market through the right and beneficial approach of the province. This contemporary step fosters competition and ultimately benefits consumers as the operators with the best products rise to the top.

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Jackpot Digital Receives Approval from AGCO as a Registered Gaming Supplier

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Jackpot Digital Inc., a leading provider of innovative dealerless electronic poker gaming solutions, has announced that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has approved the Company to be licensed as a registered Gaming Related-Supplier (the “Supplier License”) under the Gaming Control Act in the Province of Ontario.

This significant achievement allows Jackpot Digital to enter one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing regulated gaming markets in North America. The Supplier License authorizes Jackpot Digital to supply its electronic table games to Ontario’s gaming venues, including casinos and other regulated gaming facilities.

Jackpot Digital’s flagship product, the Jackpot Blitz electronic table game system, offers a modern, dealerless, player-friendly solution that integrates traditional multiplayer poker games with cutting-edge digital technology. The Supplier License will enable the Company to offer its innovative gaming solutions to operators throughout Ontario, driving new revenue opportunities and enhancing player experiences.

“Receiving AGCO’s approval is a major milestone. This approval provides us with the opportunity to offer our top-tier electronic gaming systems to operators throughout all of Ontario, positioning us for further growth in one of the world’s most robust gaming markets. We are excited to bring our innovative products to Ontario’s gaming community and continue our commitment to providing exciting, technology-driven entertainment experiences,” said Jake Kalpakian, CEO of Jackpot Digital.

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Aviatrix enters North America for first time with Ontario launch

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Award-winning crash game Aviatrix is now live in North America for the very first time, after securing a licence and certification in the Canadian province of Ontario.

Aviatrix has been granted a Gaming-Related Supplier (B2B) Licence by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), meaning Ontario-licensed operators can now offer the game.

It’s the first time players in North America will be able to enjoy Aviatrix, marking another major milestone in the remarkable two-year journey of the game.

Aviatrix was helped through the AGCO licensing and certification process by BetComply.

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Anastasia Rimskaya, Chief Account Officer at Aviatrix, said: “We committed to expanding Aviatrix’s regulated footprint, and this is another huge step. We’re already present in many markets across Europe, so it is fantastic to add a province in Canada to the list. We are sure that players in Ontario are going to find Aviatrix every bit as enjoyable as their counterparts elsewhere.”

Aviatrix has added multiple new regulated markets over the past few weeks, including Italy, Sweden and the Netherlands.

It was also recently named ‘Game of the Year’ at the EGR Operator Awards 2024.

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Edict Egaming Secures Approval for Ontario Licence

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Edict egaming has received approval from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) to provide its games for the online casino market in the Canadian province. This applies to both the German edict egaming GmbH and Edict Malta Limited. From now on, the Merkur Group subsidiary will be able to offer its popular Merkur slots in one of the largest North American markets.

“We are delighted to have received AGCO approval for our Merkur games in Ontario. This is definitely a big step for edict and we are very excited to showcase ourselves to new audiences on the global stage in this dynamic market,” Dominic-Daniel Liénard, CEO of edict egaming GmbH, said.

The AGCO is working with the Government of Ontario and iGaming Ontario (iGO) to establish a new online gaming market that helps protect consumers gambling through private gaming companies. This license certifies that edict operates within the framework of strict laws and meets the requirements for responsible gaming.

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