RubyPlay’s Ambitious International Growth Secures An Ontario Casino License

Monday marked a pivotal milestone for RubyPlay, which was granted an online gaming license by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), signifying a huge leap forward for the Maltese-based digital games development firm.

Soon, players who play online casinos in Canada will also have access to a number of RubyPlay’s award-winning titles, including Immortal Ways Diamonds, Diamond Explosion 7s, and Mayan Cache.

Following the announcement, Dr. Eyal Loz, RubyPlay’s Chief Product Officer, enthused, “We’re thrilled to have obtained our Ontario license and build our reach in Canada.”

Perhaps best known within the industry for its graphics and innovative features, RubyPlay’s company ethos has always centered itself on developing responsive, mobile-optimized online casino games, which makes its entry into Canada a monumental achievement.

Emphasizing the company’s determination to continue to expand its global footprint, Loz stated, “North America will be a strong growth engine for us, where building and maintaining a strong brand is key.”

RubyPlay’s move into Ontario follows hot on the heels of the firm’s recent announcements in January of its money-spinning collaboration with iGaming giants FanDuel and Rush Street Interactive for their operations in New Jersey.

Ontario’s iGaming Regulatory Break-Up

RubyPlay’s expansion into Ontario also comes in the midst of an enforced break up of the province’s two regulatory bodies later this year, with iGaming Ontario (iGO) – which also regulates the province’s online poker sector – set to separate from the AGCO and operate as an independent agency.

The split – announced last November – was orchestrated following Ontario’s Auditor General’s perception that a breakup was needed to address not only a growing conflict of interest but also as a chance to enforce a more detailed oversight over the rapidly expanding iGaming sector.

RubyPlay’s entry into Canada’s Heartland Province is likely to be a highly lucrative venture as iGaming Ontario’s data demonstrated a 31.7% year-over-year increase in gaming revenue, with total wagers soaring to $18.7 billion in Q2 2024-25.

Loz was quick to pinpoint RubyPlay’s new foothold in the Ontario market as a key milestone for the firm’s long-term success strategy, explaining “Our goal at RubyPlay is to bring our expansive portfolio of unique and innovative games to as many players as possible around the world,” reinforcing the company’s ambitious commitment to further expand its reach by tapping into new and emerging iGaming territories.

As RubyPlay celebrates its entry into the Canadian marketplace after securing its Ontario licensing agreement, the dynamic games developer has set its sights on further expansion and is undoubtedly well-positioned for further growth into other parts of Canada, as well as other emerging US state markets.