888 awarded license in Ontario

888 is one of the first operators to have been awarded an iGaming license by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) in Ontario, Canada, where the newly regulated market is set to launch on April 4. 888 will then be ready to offer its casino, sports and poker products to players located across the province, all powered by its proprietary technology.

The approval of 888’s license in Ontario is an important step in the Group’s growth strategy, which focuses on expansion in attractive regulated markets, with Ontario representing an exciting long-term growth opportunity. 888, which now holds licenses in 19 locally regulated market including seven states in the U.S., has strong brand awareness in Ontario and is looking forward to being able to leverage its full marketing expertise and focus on product leadership to provide exciting and locally relevant experiences for players.

 “We are delighted to have been awarded a licence by the AGCO and look forward to launching in the market when it officially opens. As a Group, our focus is on strengthening our presence and offer to customers across key regulated markets. To that end, Ontario represents an attractive long-term growth opportunity for 888 and this is an extremely strategically important milestone for us, commented Itai Pazner, CEO of 888 Holdings Plc. As we prepare for launch in the coming weeks, we are excited to bring all of 888’s leading products and games to new audiences across the province, providing our unique and differentiated experiences to players.”