iGaming plans for Ontario are described by a prominent industry triumvirate

After being approved by the region's gaming regulator, American online casino operator Rush Street Interactive Incorporated has announced that it will begin operations in the Canadian province of Ontario at the beginning of the next month.

The Chicago-based company announced in a formal press statement on Thursday that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario may approve its application, allowing its mobile-friendly online casino and sportsbook at BetRivers.ca to launch for enthusiasts in Ontario as early as April 4. In order to be prepared to launch a real-money counterpart, the firm said that it already runs a free-play version of this service geared toward residents of Canada's most populous province. It now plans to "satisfy all remaining regulatory criteria."

Correct pledge

Additionally, Rush Street Interactive Incorporated is the company behind the PlaySugarHouse.com website, which has licenses from Pennsylvania and New Jersey as well as the Colombia-focused domain RushBet.co. Richard Schwartz, the company's chief executive officer, stated in a press release that the expansion into Canada will mark "an critical milestone" and demonstrate his company's dedication to "operate only in legalized markets where we pay local taxes."

Read Schwartz's statement.

We are now one step closer to opening the BetRivers.ca real money online casino and sportsbook in Ontario and providing the millions of residents of the province with distinctive betting options like our cutting-edge peer-to-peer slot tournaments and same-game parlays, quick payouts, and award-winning customer service. When our real-money options launch on April 4, we hope to provide those gamers with similarly enjoyable and responsible experiences as our free-play social gaming platform has done so far in Ontario.

A confident opponent:

Following the announcement by Rush Street Interactive Incorporated, rival Swedish company LeoVegas AB declared that it has also registered with the Ontario Alcohol and Gaming Commission. The Stockholm-based iGaming company stated that as of April 4, it should be able to start providing online casino, live-dealer, and sportsbetting entertainment to players in the Canadian jurisdiction through its RoyalPanda and LeoVegas-branded domains.

Tempting surroundings:

Gustaf Hagman, the Chief Executive Officer of LeoVegas AB, announced in a formal press release on Monday that his company now plans to finish "the essential onboarding processes" in order to expand its position in the Ontario market, which presently contributes roughly 13% of its overall revenues. LeoVegas.com, according to the CEO, is already "the third most recognizable online casino brand in the Canadian market," while the company's RoyalPanda.com website "has demonstrated great growth," demonstrating that its services are "loved by North American clients."

In a statement, Hagman said 

"We are now giving the process our total attention, and we anticipate launching in a controlled setting. We continue to have high hopes and objectives for continued expansion in the Ontario market given our track record and expertise operating in regulated markets.

a cutting-edge provision

Last but not least, renowned online casino game maker Play'n GO has announced that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario recently granted it with a supplier licence, enabling any of Ontario's accredited iGaming sites to use its games. The Malta-licensed inventor noted in its own press statement on Monday that, starting next month, this accreditation would also let such Canada-facing websites to feature its extensive selection of video slots, including the five-reel Rise of Olympus, Tome of Madness, and Book of Dead.

Exercise in expansion

Play'n GO's Chief Commercial Officer, Magnus Olsson, stated that regulated iGaming markets are essential to the company's business plan and that of the industry as a whole because they "provide a safe gaming environment for players." Magnus Olsson is seen. He is also the CEO of Play'n GO. He then revealed that his company's debut into Ontario is simply the first phase of its "North American entry strategy," and that it soon plans to start making its inventions available to gamblers in certain American jurisdictions "for the very first time."

According to Olsson's remark,

"We are looking forward to players from Ontario, a significant province that makes up around 40% of Canada's population, enjoying our games. It's going to be a thrilling year for Play'n GO with the introduction of the regulated market in Ontario and our debut into the US.