iGaming Gossip from Canada brings Inspired virtual sports to Betano Onatario while there’s a Canadian Gaming Association update here too! (Photo by Alesia Kozik on Pexels)
If you are a fan of virtual sports, then you probably already play Pragmatic Play’s version of these games, but what about Inspired Entertainment? The land-based and online casino slot developer has just made a deal to bring its virtual sports games to Canada via the Ontario iGaming market.
On top of this, the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) meeting scheduled for December is through and new board of directors have been announced. One of those appointments includes a senior figure from the UK Playtech iGaming company listed on the London Stock Exchange.
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Firstly, let’s jump into the Inspired Entertainment deal made with Kaizen Gaming to bring virtual sports to the Betano iGaming platform.
Inspired Entertainment Launches Virtual Sports in Ontario
In another big money move for Inspired Entertainment, its virtual sports product will become available in Canada’s Ontario iGaming market. The deal is via Kaizen Gaming, the owner of Betano and follows Inspired recent US market entrance into Pennsylvania. FYI – Kaizen Gaming won the EGR Operator Awards 2022 ‘Casino and Sports Operator’ and ‘Sports Betting Operator’ of the year accolades and the SBC Latinoamérica 2022 ‘Sportsbook Operator’ of the year award.
Currently, the company supplies content for approximately 50,000 gaming machines worldwide. In addition, the software provider has been developing a number of virtual sports products. This includes a Women’s Virtual Soccer game, and a Football product featuring retired NFLA legends. On top of this, it has secured a Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) licence allowing the company to include star names on its baseball games.
You may have heard of Babe Ruth, Cecil Fielder and Mickey Mantle whether you are or are not a baseball fans.
It also provides gaming systems and online content to both regulated and social gaming operators. Its product is available on over 100 websites in 35 countries, with customers including DraftKings and Entain. In particular, you will also find Inspired video slots in UK pubs, gambling halls and land-based casinos, plus at online casinos thanks to its proven track record of creating feature-rich games and cabinets that appeal to a wide range of players.
Most notably, its VALOR(tm) multi-game Video Lottery Terminal is a leading product in key VLT jurisdictions. In addition, the company’s Multi-Game Cabinets address player preferences.
Inspired CCO of Virtual Sports: Steve Rogers said that via the Ontario/ Betano Inspired deal, he hopes to replicate the success seen in Greece via Stoiximan, another Betano brand Inspired works with.
Where to find Inspired Entertainment Games
(All casino accept Canadian Dollars)
- Boom Casino
- Simple Casino
- Casino Tropez
- Spin Hill
- Lapalingo Casino
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Playtech Head of Regulatory Affairs Takes a Seat on CGA Board of Directors
Founded in 2005, the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) is an iGaming lobby group for the gambling industry in Canada. Its members include some of the largest gaming operators in the world, including but not limited to casinos, lotteries, and payment companies as well as other ancillary industries.
It has so far become extremely popular and most of the country’s provinces and territories are showing interest.
On 7 December, the Canadian Gaming Association held its Annual General Meeting in Vancouver. During the meeting, it decided to extend its board members with six new members joining the board of directors (BOD).
One of those members includes Charmaine Hogan who is Playtech’s head of regulatory affairs. The software provider currently operates across Canada through MGA and Curacao casinos, while also holding an Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). You can find out more about the Playtech software provider here.
Other appointments include Mark Harper, general manager at NS Sports, Niaz Nejad, senior vice president and head of marketing at Aristocrat Gaming, and Dale Hooper, general manager of FanDuel Canada. Bruce Caughill, managing director of Rush Street Interactive in Canada, is also on the board. Plus, Niaz Nejad, senior vice-president and head of marketing at Aristocrat gaming and Scott Vanderwel the CEO of PointsBet Canada.
A mix of foreign influences: The idea of also adding non-Canadians to the board is to bring experience from other iGaming jurisdictions to the table. For example, Playtech’s Charmaine Hogan has experience with European gambling regulators.
Key Appointments to the CGA BOD
- Charmaine Hogan – Playtech Head of Regulatory Affairs
- Bruce Caughill – MD of Rush Street Interactive
- Mark Harper – GM at NS Sports
- Dale Hooper – GM at Fan Duel
- Niaz Nejad – Head of marketing at Aristocrat
- Scott Vanderwel – CEO of PointsBet Canada
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