Gambling Weekly News Summary in Canada – 2025/01/17
Caesars Entertainment Partners with Bragg Gaming to Launch in Canada
Bragg Gaming, a B2B iGaming content and technology solutions provider, revealed it was expanding its partnership with Caesars Entertainment to launch exclusive online casino games to licensed markets in Canada and the United States.
Through the collaboration, Bragg Gaming will be able to develop various online casino games for Caesar’s digital platforms, including online games for Caesars Palace Online Casino, Horseshoe Online Casino, and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino.
“We’re thrilled to be kicking off this exciting new content and technology project with Caesars for its online casino platforms,” said Neill Whyte, Chief Commercial Officer at Bragg Gaming Group.
“We have decades of expertise and know-how, as well as the full technology suite to build, launch and operate the highest quality online casino games, and we look forward to expanding our strategic partnership with the Caesars team to enhance the player experience through innovative and exclusive gaming content creation.”
First Nations and Sonco Gaming Team-up in Canadian Casino Endeavor
Sonco Gaming, a multifaceted property development and gaming management company, partnered with five Nova Scotia-based First Nation Tribes in December to purchase Pure Canadian Gaming’s operating assets. This casino operator owns four properties in Alberta.
Sonco Gaming and the First Nations formed the Indigenous Gaming Partners (IGP), which will operate Pure Canadian Gaming’s existing casinos, build upon its infrastructure, and create economic opportunities for their communities.
“We’re always looking at ways to diversify our revenues for our community, and to find ways to generate our own source revenue instead of relying on government funding,” said IGP Chairman Michael Peters to Canadian Gaming Business.
“In Nova Scotia, we’re already involved in gaming on a small scale. Each of the five members of Indigenous Gaming Partners have a small amount of VLTs and gaming in the community, but we’re looking to really expand on that and diversify our revenue streams, not only in different industries but also geographically.”
Konami Gaming Announces Collaboration with BC Lottery Corporation
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) and Konami Gaming, a gaming and casino management company, announced a province-wide agreement for Konami Gaming to develop the next generation of BC Gold games for Canadian players at 27 casino destinations across British Columbia.
Dan Beebe, Chief Operating Officer at BCLC, commented, “Since 1999, BC Gold has represented positive community impact and big jackpot potential for millions of guests across British Columbia, as BCLC’s own custom-created wide area progressive. Following an extensive, 7-month VRP review process, BCLC is excited to begin development on the next generation of BC Gold slots in partnership with the highest ranked provider for game design, win celebration feature, business/technical requirements, and overall fit: Konami Gaming.”
BetConstruct Becomes First iGaming Company to Provide B2B and B2C Licenses in Canada
Through its affiliate entity, YoLicence, BetConstruct has become the first iGaming provider in Canada to offer Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Consumer (B2C) licenses, granted by the Tobique First Nation, which gave YoLicense the authority to oversee and manage applications within its jurisdiction.
Vigen Badalyan, Co-Founder of BetConstruct, said, “At BetConstruct, we’ve always strived to push the boundaries of what’s possible in iGaming. This landmark achievement with the Tobique First Nation reflects our unwavering dedication to creating opportunities for our partners while upholding the highest standards of responsibility and integrity in gaming.”
Ziv (Steve) Chen
CEO at Major League Content
Ziv has been working in the iGaming industry for more than two decades, serving in senior roles in software developers like Playtech and Microgaming. He then followed his lifelong passion of writing and became a fulltime journalist, covering casinos, sports betting, legislation and other gambling topics and news with a specialty in North America.
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