DraftKings CEO: Ontario Launch Was Nothing Like Those in US
CEO Jason Robins tells attendees of a business conference that Ontario is a textbook example of how important it is for operators to get into a market ASAP and build a customer database.
CEO Jason Robins tells attendees of a business conference that Ontario is a textbook example of how important it is for operators to get into a market ASAP and build a customer database.
After initial beta testing in the UK, online poker players in Canada now have webcam functionality with their PokerStars Home Games.
There is no launch date as of yet, but we take a look at the RG tools that can be expected when GG & WSOP’s Ontario online poker site finally goes live.
The operator makes its long-awaited debut after spotting its rivals a 44-day head-start, but its StatsHub feature and an expanding portfolio of online casino titles should help it make up for lost time.
Online poker giant has debuted a new Pick-A-Box mini-game with extra prizes.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) now lists DraftKings as a licensee for online sports betting and casino gaming. It still needs to execute an operating agreement with iGaming Ontario (iGO) before its official launch.
Toronto-based company releases bespoke platform built through partnerships with Playtech and Kambi. Parent NorthStar Gaming also has lucrative partnership with owner of the Toronto Star.
Executives said a Q2 launch is the plan but signaled it could happen before the end of the month. Despite a Q1 loss, the company raised its revenue guidance — without factoring in an Ontario launch.
As operators navigate the month-old Ontario online poker, casino gaming, and sports betting market, some violations were expected to occur. But don’t look for regulators to change the rules anytime soon.
The Responsible Gambling Council of Ontario’s Director of Standards and Accreditation, Tracy Parker, tells us more.