Playnetic has secured licence approval from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) to launch its online casino games in the Canadian province.

The approval as a gaming-related supplier enables Playnetic to provide its portfolio of games to licensed operators in the province.

“Acquiring AGCO approval for our gaming-related supplier application is undoubtedly a big step for Playnetic,” said Playnetic CEO Dan Phillips. “The new license not only secures our first Canadian market entry, but also reaffirms Playnetic’s position as a trusted provider in iGaming and underlines our commitment to compliance and operational excellence.”

Julian Borg-Barthet, chief commercial officer at Playnetic, added: “We’re very excited to now be in a position to offer our library of innovative gaming content in Ontario, and the groundwork to do that with some of the region’s biggest licensed operators is already underway.

“Over time, we’re confident this license will also help us expand further into current markets and emerging regulated provinces, such as Alberta.”

Playnetic also holds licences in Malta, Sweden and Romania, and last month entered the Italian market through a partnership with Microgame.