High Roller Prepares for Ontario Launch with Playtech Backing

Ontario’s flourishing online gaming market through a new alliance with Playtech. The agreement will see Playtech provide its technology to power HighRoller.com, expected to launch in the second half of 2025, pending license approval from Ontario’s gaming authority.

Ontario has become a hub for online gambling, with wagers totaling CA$82.7 billion and CA$3.2 billion in revenue in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. With the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) still reviewing High Roller’s application, the company is positioning itself to enter a lucrative and regulated space that continues to attract global operators.

Strategic Tech Partnership for Market Entry

As part of the collaboration, Playtech will supply its full suite of technology services to High Roller’s gaming platform. The move aligns with Playtech’s broader strategy to operators in more than 40 regulated jurisdictions.

Sergey Harutyunyan, Playtech’s Chief Revenue Officer, expressed confidence in the partnership, saying, “We are delighted to partner with High Roller as they expand into Ontario. Playtech’s technology is designed to operators in regulated markets, and we look forward to working together to provide High Roller’s players with safe, innovative, and engaging gaming experiences.”

This follows Playtech’s other recent initiatives in North America and Europe, including the launch of more than 120 bingo sites in the UK through a collaboration with ProgressPlay.

High Roller Eyes Canadian Expansion

High Roller CEO Ben Clemes described the Ontario venture as a key growth step: “Collaborating with Playtech in Ontario is an exciting step for High Roller as we continue to grow and evolve. Playtech’s well-established technology will be instrumental to our mission of providing a world-class entertainment experience for our players.”

Clemes also emphasized the brand’s appeal in a maturing market: “Ontario is missing an elegant brand like High Roller. We’re excited to roll out the red carpet for our new customers, and we’re looking forward to showcasing our tremendous product.”

In addition to launching in Ontario, High Roller is considering further Canadian expansion, with plans to pursue licensure in Alberta. The company’s growing game portfolio includes over 5,000 titles, underscoring its ambitions to deliver diverse and high-quality entertainment.

Market Performance and Future Outlook

High Roller Technologies, listed on the NYSE American under the ticker ROLR, saw its stock jump 59.85% to close at $4.38 on Friday, though it dipped 11.87% in pre-market trading on Monday. Meanwhile, shares of Playtech (LSE: PTEC) were down 1.42% at 313.00 pence in London.

If approved, HighRoller.com will a rapidly evolving iGaming sector in Ontario, where the combination of regulatory clarity and market appetite continues to draw international operators and strategic tech partners.

Source:

“High Roller and Playtech announce partnership for Ontario market” gamblinginsider.com, Jun 2, 2025