Ontario iGaming Milestones, Leadership Exits, and Industry Insights

In the latest episode of the Gaming News Canada Show podcast, key developments in Ontario’s iGaming sector, leadership changes, and potential industry acquisitions took center stage. Here are the highlights:

Ontario’s iGaming Progress

Mitch Davidson, Chief of Staff for iGaming Ontario (iGO), joined the discussion to share insights from iGO’s latest quarterly market performance report. Davidson highlighted the robust numbers from Ontario’s regulated sports wagering and online gaming operations. Industry experts Amanda Brewer and Phill Gray also weighed in, providing a lookahead to what 2024 might hold for the province’s gaming market.

Leadership Shifts in Barstool and The Action Network

The podcast also covered the recent departures of Erika Ayers Badans as CEO of Barstool Sports and Patrick Keane as CEO of The Action Network. Mark Silver, co-founder and CEO of Parleh Media Group, and Eric Herd, founder of A2Z Ventures, analyzed the implications of these leadership changes for the industry.

Potential Acquisition of Diamond Sports Group

Silver and Herd delved into the potential acquisition of Diamond Sports Group by Amazon, discussing how the move could reshape the landscape of sports broadcasting and its impact on gaming.

Expanding Opportunities in Canadian iGaming

The conversation shifted to the opportunities for gaming operators in Canada. With Alberta poised to become the next province to regulate iGaming, the panel discussed strategies for capturing market share. GBG, a leader in identity verification, highlighted its partnerships with over 60% of Ontario’s iGaming brands to ensure compliance and player onboarding success.

Must-Watch Podcast Highlights

The podcast also reflected on popular past episodes, featuring topics such as:

• Ellen Hyslop on women’s sports in the gaming world.
• Media rights and their impact on sports fans.
• Chris Grove’s analysis of gambling industry trends.
• Ontario’s Court of Appeal cases on DFS and online poker.